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#1. Installing Schnitzer pedals - from Andrew E. Skopp
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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 14:06:01 -0400 From: "Andrew E. Skopp" <AES@GEJLAW.com> Subject: Installing Schnitzer pedals I picked up a set of AC Schnitzer pedals, including the dead pedal, for my M3, but they did not come with instructions. Anybody been there done that with instructions or advice? Thanks in advance. Andrew E. Skopp
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Installing Schnitzer pedals - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 11:28:14 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Installing Schnitzer pedals Just place and drill. However, when doing the brake pedal, if you're going to leave the pedal in place while you drill, you might want to put lots of masking tape to protect the aluminum once the drill punches thru the metal...ask me how I know. ...or maybe have sharp drill bits on hand...lol Chester --- "Andrew E. Skopp" <AES@GEJLAW.com> wrote: > Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 14:06:01 -0400 > From: "Andrew E. Skopp" <AES@GEJLAW.com> > Subject: Installing Schnitzer pedals > > I picked up a set of AC Schnitzer pedals, including the dead pedal, for my > M3, but they did not come with instructions. Anybody been there done that > with instructions or advice? Thanks in advance. > > Andrew E. Skopp > > > ************************************************* > 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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#3. RE: [E36M3] Rear Wing Removal - from Dames, Mark
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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 11:46:42 -0700 From: "Dames, Mark" <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rear Wing Removal Newer garage doors have light beam sensors which prohibit closure of the door when there is anything in its path. They also have resistance sensors in the motor which reverse the door closure when any opposing pressure is encountered. Important for protecting the cars, even more important for small kids. -----Original Message----- From: Neil Maller [mailto:neil.maller@gte.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 10:44 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Rear Wing Removal Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 12:39:01 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Rear Wing Removal My wife and I have recently discovered an important marital/automotive principle: only the person in control of the car should be in charge of the garage door opener. As a result of our field work in the application of this principle, I now need to have the factory rear wing of my car repainted. I'd just as soon remove the wing myself and drop it off at the body shop. There appear to be two fastening screws under each side edge of the trunk lid, and I assume that at some point during removal a wiring harness and connector will become apparent. Anyone have advice or cautions before I do this? Neil 96 M3 - dragged butt ************************************************* 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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#4. Allignment Questions - from Jeff Stowe
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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 12:48:29 -0700 From: "Jeff Stowe" <jrstowe@pacbell.net> Subject: Allignment Questions Can someone shed some light as to how Caster settings affect handling?? While Camber is sort of intuitive to understand, I need some help with Caster. I am trying to figure out why the builder of our race car (944t) (long before my involvement) installed what would normally look like adjustable camber plates so that they adjust front to back (as oppossed to side to side). I've rarely seen much discussion regarding changing the caster as a tuning tool. Does this seem like an odd setup to anyone else? As always, any insights or comments are appreciated. thanks, jeff
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#5. 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? - from Msebmwman@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 15:57:35 EDT From: Msebmwman@aol.com Subject: 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? All; Anyone here use the Mobil 1 15W50 product for summer driving or cars that may spend some time on the track in summer? Curious if there are any issues with this heavier weight product. I usually use 10W30 Mobil 1 in my M3 but summer track days can be hot here in Southern California. Thanks, Marc 95M3
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#6. Re: [E36M3] 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 16:13:45 -0400 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? At 02:03 PM 4/8/2003 -0600, Msebmwman@aol.com wrote: >Anyone here use the Mobil 1 15W50 product for summer driving or cars that may >spend some time on the track in summer? Curious if there are any issues with >this heavier weight product. I usually use 10W30 Mobil 1 in my M3 but summer >track days can be hot here in Southern California. A heavier weight oil offers an additional degree of engine protection as it guards against oil breakdown. There is no downside other than perhaps slightly degraded fuel mileage, but this is a non-issue for track driving. I use it exclusively in my E36 M3 race car. Geof
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#7. Re: [E36M3] 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 13:17:30 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? Mobil 1 15W-50 is all I use, with no problems whatsoever. In Northern California. -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Allignment Questions - from Mel Silva
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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 15:21:16 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Allignment Questions Jeff, According to Carroll Smith: Castor is designed into the suspension to provide a self-centering effect. Most Racing cars have between 2.5 and 4.5 degrees of positive castor. Not enough leads to very light steering and straight-line instability while too much makes the steering effort heavy and the response slow. Keep in mind that Caster also affects camber. He may have added what may seem excessive caster to get more "outside wheel" camber. Mel -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Stowe [mailto:jrstowe@pacbell.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 2:44 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Allignment Questions Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 12:48:29 -0700 From: "Jeff Stowe" <jrstowe@pacbell.net> Subject: Allignment Questions Can someone shed some light as to how Caster settings affect handling?? While Camber is sort of intuitive to understand, I need some help with Caster. I am trying to figure out why the builder of our race car (944t) (long before my involvement) installed what would normally look like adjustable camber plates so that they adjust front to back (as oppossed to side to side). I've rarely seen much discussion regarding changing the caster as a tuning tool. Does this seem like an odd setup to anyone else? As always, any insights or comments are appreciated. thanks, jeff ************************************************* 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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#9. Re: [E36M3] Allignment Questions - from Tom Melton
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Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 16:37:35 -0400 From: "Tom Melton" <tom_melton@emoryhealthcare.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Allignment Questions Jeff, Increasing Caster aids in high-speed stability, and makes the steering wheel recenter quicker. As to why the installation was done as it was may take a Porsche specialist to answer... -Tom >>> "Jeff Stowe" <jrstowe@pacbell.net> 04/08/03 03:43PM >>> Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 12:48:29 -0700 From: "Jeff Stowe" <jrstowe@pacbell.net> Subject: Allignment Questions Can someone shed some light as to how Caster settings affect handling?? While Camber is sort of intuitive to understand, I need some help with Caster. I am trying to figure out why the builder of our race car (944t) (long before my involvement) installed what would normally look like adjustable camber plates so that they adjust front to back (as oppossed to side to side). I've rarely seen much discussion regarding changing the caster as a tuning tool. Does this seem like an odd setup to anyone else? As always, any insights or comments are appreciated. thanks, jeff ************************************************* 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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#10. Re: [E36M3] 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? - from e36m3digest@jedinite.com
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Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 15:40:20 -0500 From: "e36m3digest@jedinite.com" <e36m3digest@jedinite.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? One more "yes" here - M1 15w50 is all I use in the race car. Highly recommended. -Eric M. Foster http://Performify.com