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#1. HEAVY Battery needed - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 11:06:50 -0500 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: HEAVY Battery needed I find myself in the odd position of looking for the heaviest high output battery available. We put the new WC car on the scales this past weekend and weighed in at 2300 with a splash of fuel (no lightweight panels!), about 150# too light. Is the Optima about as heavy as they get? James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#2. RE: [CR] HEAVY Battery needed - from genova, perry
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 11:15:41 -0500 From: "genova, perry" <pgenova@kospharm.com> Subject: RE: [CR] HEAVY Battery needed I installed two interstate batteries in my diesel F250 which weigh a TON each. Perhaps this'd be a way to go? Perry Genova -----Original Message----- From: James Clay [mailto:james@bimmerworld.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 11:07 AM To: E36M3 Cc: club-racing-list@bimmers.com Subject: [CR] HEAVY Battery needed I find myself in the odd position of looking for the heaviest high output battery available. We put the new WC car on the scales this past weekend and weighed in at 2300 with a splash of fuel (no lightweight panels!), about 150# too light. Is the Optima about as heavy as they get? James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648 _______________________________________________ BMW CR SIG Sponsors: http://www.motorsportimports.com (Motorsport Imports) http://www.turnermotorsport.com (Turner Motorsport) http://www.vacmotorsports.com (VAC Motorsports) http://www.bimmerworld.com (Bimmerworld) http://www.globalmotorsportsgroup.com (Global Motorsports Group) http://www.ipa1.com (BMW Racers Non-Rated Life Insurance) http://www.bmwcca.org (BMW Car Club of America) _______________________________________________ Reply to club-racing-list@bimmers.com http://lists.bimmers.com/mailman/listinfo/club-racing-list
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#3. RE: [CR] HEAVY Battery needed - from Legerlotz, Alan
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 11:18:44 -0500 From: "Legerlotz, Alan" <alegerlotz@kronos.com> Subject: RE: [CR] HEAVY Battery needed Either that or start eating 8^) I can see the bumper stickers now... "I'm not fat, I'm ballast!" -----Original Message----- From: Bruce.Shafer@firstdata.com [mailto:Bruce.Shafer@firstdata.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 11:19 AM To: James Clay Cc: club-racing-list@bimmers.com; club-racing-list-admin@bimmers.com; E36M3 Subject: Re: [CR] HEAVY Battery needed Sounds like a good time to develop that 150 pound exhaust system. "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent by: cc: <club-racing-list@bimmers.com> club-racing-list-admin@b Subject: [CR] HEAVY Battery needed immers.com 02/26/2003 11:06 AM I find myself in the odd position of looking for the heaviest high output battery available. We put the new WC car on the scales this past weekend and weighed in at 2300 with a splash of fuel (no lightweight panels!), about 150# too light. Is the Optima about as heavy as they get? James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648 _______________________________________________ BMW CR SIG Sponsors: http://www.motorsportimports.com (Motorsport Imports) http://www.turnermotorsport.com (Turner Motorsport) http://www.vacmotorsports.com (VAC Motorsports) http://www.bimmerworld.com (Bimmerworld) http://www.globalmotorsportsgroup.com (Global Motorsports Group) http://www.ipa1.com (BMW Racers Non-Rated Life Insurance) http://www.bmwcca.org (BMW Car Club of America) _______________________________________________ Reply to club-racing-list@bimmers.com http://lists.bimmers.com/mailman/listinfo/club-racing-list _______________________________________________ BMW CR SIG Sponsors: http://www.motorsportimports.com (Motorsport Imports) http://www.turnermotorsport.com (Turner Motorsport) http://www.vacmotorsports.com (VAC Motorsports) http://www.bimmerworld.com (Bimmerworld) http://www.globalmotorsportsgroup.com (Global Motorsports Group) http://www.ipa1.com (BMW Racers Non-Rated Life Insurance) http://www.bmwcca.org (BMW Car Club of America) _______________________________________________ Reply to club-racing-list@bimmers.com http://lists.bimmers.com/mailman/listinfo/club-racing-list
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#4. Subject: Wheel base question - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 11:19:41 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Subject: Wheel base question The coup is 106.3" -------------------- 1 -------------------- Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 08:50:54 -0500 From: "dholeman" <dholeman@racepad.com> Hi, Can someone tell me what the exact wheel base (front to rear) figure is for a 95 E36 M3.
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#5. Re: [E36M3] HEAVY Battery needed - from Rex Tener
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 08:32:07 -0800 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] HEAVY Battery needed At 10:13 AM 2/26/2003 -0600, James Clay wrote: >I find myself in the odd position of looking for the heaviest high output >battery available. We put the new WC car on the scales this past weekend >and weighed in at 2300 with a splash of fuel (no lightweight panels!), about >150# too light. Is the Optima about as heavy as they get? The optima is one of the heavier SLA (sealed lead acid) batteries. Checkout the following sites for more info: <http://www.batteryweb.com> <http://www.batterymart.com> -- Rex Tener rex_tener@yahoo.com
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Short Shift Kits - from Go, Jeffrey
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 17:36:46 +0100 From: "Go, Jeffrey" <jeffrey.go@sap.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Short Shift Kits Hi brian how does this short shift kit compare to the one by UUC ? just curious.. currently I have the kit from the M coupe/roadtser.. it is notchy as heck...:) thanks jeff -----Original Message----- From: Paragonloan@aol.com [mailto:Paragonloan@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 6:23 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Short Shift Kits Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:19:32 EST From: Paragonloan@aol.com Subject: Short Shift Kits Guys I just installed the Rogue SSK on my M3. simply put this is the best kit I have ever used. It feels exactly like the factory should have done it. Very smooth and fluid between shifts, just like stock but closer together.no annoying clickity clikity between shifts the car is a dream to drive now. I also suggest while you are down there to replace the knuckle it is a $12 part that takes an extra 5 minutes to change and Rogue usually stocks them. Good job Ben. Brian Jacobs 97 M3 Everglades CCA ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com BMW M3 Specialties http://www.jt-designs.com Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Entire Control Arm or just the bushings?? - from Dave Kelley
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 11:46:10 -0500 From: "Dave Kelley" <d.kelley@usa.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Entire Control Arm or just the bushings?? I just replaced the bushings with Powerflex and my control arms and ball joints looked fine with almost 70k miles and lots of track and autocross abuse! Dave Kelley 98 M3/4 > Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:24:35 -0500 > From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> > Subject: Entire Control Arm or just the bushings?? > > I am almost at 80,000 on my '97. > > I think I am almost due for a set of control arm bushings as I average > 3 to 5 track days a year + a few autocrosses + north east winter > driving. > > Do most of you guys simply replace the whole control arm or do you just > replace the bushings? > > Is there any reason that I should replace the whole arm? > > Thanks, > Justin > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > BMW M3 Specialties http://www.jt-designs.com > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > >
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#8. Lighted Shift Knob 1997 M3/4 - from D.J. Long
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 12:04:55 -0500 From: "D.J. Long" <djlong@hyannisharbor.net> Subject: Lighted Shift Knob 1997 M3/4 Does anyone have any experience with respect to the installation and use of a lighted shift knob in an E36 M3? Thank you for all comments. D.J.
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#9. Computer's Speed Read-Out - from DiVincenti, A.J.
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 11:15:42 -0600 From: "DiVincenti, A.J." <ADiVin@lsuhsc.edu> Subject: Computer's Speed Read-Out Since my recent engine transplant, I've noticed that the computer's speed read-out indicates 20.9 mph all the time when pressed. How does the computer pick up the speed reading? What could be going on here? AJ
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Entire Control Arm or just the bushings?? - from Patrick Buthmann
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:53:21 -0800 From: "Patrick Buthmann" <patrick@teutonic.ca> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Entire Control Arm or just the bushings?? Generally, my recommendation would be to replace the lower control arm(s) annually, or about every 20 track days or so. I do mine annually, though I actually attend about 30 (with the potential for 40+ days this year) each year. It's my understanding though, that you have to replace the entire lower control arm, and can't replace just the ball joint. I know on non M3's you can replace just the ball joint, but I thought the E36 M3 required complete replacement of the lower control arm? Pat ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <astaylor@taylorautosport.com> Reply-To: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <astaylor@taylorautosport.com> Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:03:02 -0600 >Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:45:44 -0500 >From: "Andrew-Taylor Autosport" <astaylor@taylorautosport.com> >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Entire Control Arm or just the bushings?? > >I assume you're taling the front here. > >If you track the car, or the ball joint dust boots are torn, replace the >arm. > >If it's a street car and the boots look good, don't. > >Andrew >http://www.taylorautosport.com/ > >> >> Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:24:35 -0500 >> From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> >> Subject: Entire Control Arm or just the bushings?? >> >> I am almost at 80,000 on my '97. >> >> I think I am almost due for a set of control arm bushings as I average >> 3 to 5 track days a year + a few autocrosses + north east winter >> driving. >> >> Do most of you guys simply replace the whole control arm or do you just >> replace the bushings? >> >> Is there any reason that I should replace the whole arm? >> >> Thanks, >> Justin >> >> >> ************************************************* >> Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: >> Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com >> Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com >> BMW M3 Specialties http://www.jt-designs.com >> Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com >> >> DIGEST INFORMATION: >> http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm >> ************************************************* >> >> >> >> > > > >************************************************* >Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: >Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com >Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com >BMW M3 Specialties http://www.jt-designs.com >Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > >DIGEST INFORMATION: >http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm >************************************************* > > > ____________________________________________________________ Free 20MB Web Site Hosting and Personalized E-mail Service! Get It Now At Doteasy.com http://www.doteasy.com/et/
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Computer's Speed Read-Out - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 12:39:18 -0500 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Computer's Speed Read-Out At 11:23 AM 2/26/2003 -0600, DiVincenti, A.J. wrote: >Since my recent engine transplant, I've noticed that the computer's speed >read-out indicates 20.9 mph all the time when pressed. How does the >computer pick up the speed reading? What could be going on here? This is a running average. Maybe you've driven so much that it's just not changing much anymore. What happens if you hit the reset button? - Chris