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#1. RE: [E36M3] Hose Clamps - from Juan Bruce
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Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 14:15:54 -0700 From: "Juan Bruce" <jbrucebmw@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Hose Clamps Speaking of hose clamps. Does anyone have a good source for high quality metric hose clamps? I've been thinking of ordering a variety of them to keep with my spare parts. Juan Bruce BMW CCA GGC '85 M635CSi '95 M3 >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Jeremy Conners" <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> >To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 12:33 AM >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Hose Clamps > > > > Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 00:31:59 -0400 > > From: Jeremy Conners <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> > > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Hose Clamps > > > > <SNIP>Can anyone give me a tip on how to secure a pinch clamp?<SNIP> > > > > Cut them all off and use screw type hose clamps. I'd bet the PO of > > Patrick's car did the same. An OEM typically won't use them due to the >cost > > associated with them. > > > > I'm in the process of replacing them. Fuel system done. Cooling system > > done. Steering on deck. Of course, YMMV. > > > > Jeremy Conners > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > > 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 > > ************************************************* _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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#2. Re: 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 16:33:33 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? on 4/8/03 3:53 PM, 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? Damn near everybody, as you're beginning to see from all the responses! Those of us who have fitted oil temperature gauges can also tell you that an M3 without oil cooler will see 250-260F during summer track use. Mobil 1 15W50 provides some protection against these high temperatures without turning to molasses under ordinary conditions. There are of course other good synthetic oils, but Mobil 1 is reasonably priced and readily available. Neil 96 M3
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Hose Clamps - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 14:51:55 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hose Clamps Juan Bruce at jbrucebmw@hotmail.com wrote: > Speaking of hose clamps. Does anyone have a good source for high quality > metric hose clamps? I've been thinking of ordering a variety of them to > keep with my spare parts. > Steve D. at the Ultimate Garage. I have a set of the hose clamps he sells for the E30 M3 Hose Kit (which has more hoses than any 3 cars I know) and it's first-rate. http://www.ultimategarage.com - Mark '95 M3, gone '88 M3, gone but still financially damaged '94 325is JP/A5 car, still in a pile of parts -- mark@pdc-racing.net
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#4. Fwd: Re: [E36M3] 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 14:59:41 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Fwd: Re: [E36M3] 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? First attempt may not have made it through, due to a "bad word". Editted now :-). >Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 14:27:18 -0700 >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? > >At 01:43 PM 4/8/03, e36m3digest@jedinite.com talked about: >>One more "yes" here - M1 15w50 is all I use in the race car. Highly >>recommended. >> >>-Eric M. Foster >>http://Performify.com > >And another, Mobil 1 15W50 in the race car in No. Cal environment. > >And because it's such a classic post from the List, here is Bob Stommel's >(in)famous post (famous 'cause I keep repeating it :-)): >---------------------- >FWIW, here are my personal "oil rules for M-cars": > >Winter weather: BMW 5W40 synthetic or Mobil 1 10W30 (this is for street >only and assumes you're not going to do any track events or autocrosses in >the winter) > >Spring, summer and early fall weather: BMW 5W40 synthetic or Mobil 1 15W50 >(again for street) > >For ANY track event: Mobil 1 15W50 -- that's right, just one. I won't >bore everyone with all the reasons I no longer use Valvoline, BMW, Castrol, >Redline, Amsoil, Purple People Eater, or any other oil on the track. The >viscosity rating is simple -- anything thinner than 50-weight on the track >is gonna turn into hamster p*ss after a few hot runs. Just compare any >40-weight oil at the end of a driver school session with Mobil 1 15W50 >after a similar session and you'll see what I mean. >---------------------- >Hope that helps, >Jim Bassett >1998 M3/4 - doesn't follow rules, Red Line 10W40 (street only) >1993 325is #44 - Mobil 1 15W50 only
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Review of '03 330i vs '95 M3 - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Tue, 08 Apr 2003 18:01:15 -0400 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Review of '03 330i vs '95 M3 Chester's correct. BMW's earlier Steptronic transmissions would upshift when the lever was pushed forward, and downshift when pulled back. When the E46 M3 and SMG were coming, BMW switched the Steptronic shift directions around so that it would be consistent with the SMG. While I think that the E46 is a better built car than the E36, and I like it's dashboard layout better (reminds me of my old E30), the quiet nature of the E46 is too isolating for me. Also, for me, the feel of the dual VANOS (continuously variable) engine, with it's flat torque curve, seems to be less exciting than the peakier torque curve of the single VANOS (two-step), E36 M3. And the newer engine seems to run out of breath long before reaching redline. My $0.02... Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata >Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 07:29:22 -0700 (PDT) >From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Review of '03 330i vs '95 M3 > >That's strange. As far as I remember, it used to be the way you wanted it >and >I found that setup counterintuitive where I wanted to push the stick >forward to >downshift. I believe since the E46M3 came out with SMG, they changed all >models to conform to the push forward to downshift methodology. I think >this >is how true sequential gearboxes operate, no? > >Chester > _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Review of '03 330i vs '95 M3 - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 15:14:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Review of '03 330i vs '95 M3 FWIW, someone just told me that you can swap the directions by opening up the console and switching the wires around :) Afterall, it's just a switch. Chester --- Ron Buchalski <rbuchals@hotmail.com> wrote: > Chester's correct. BMW's earlier Steptronic transmissions would upshift > when the lever was pushed forward, and downshift when pulled back. When the > E46 M3 and SMG were coming, BMW switched the Steptronic shift directions > around so that it would be consistent with the SMG. =====
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#7. 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? - from Gcfuller@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 18:21:56 EDT From: Gcfuller@aol.com Subject: 15W50 Mobil 1 for summer: anyone use this? Gosh, I hope I don't start a war. But, from what I understand a thick SYTHETIC does not offer any more protection in hotter weather than a thinner one, and may actually be worse in some cases, i.e. lifter ticking. If we were talking CONVENTIONAL oil, this would be true, but sythetics do not thin nearly as much as conventional oils, and have a much higher film strength. In fact, a thinner synthetic oil circulates faster, drawing more heat away from the engine parts, and providing more consistant lubrication. This is why BMW recommends a 15W40 or higher conventional oil, but only a 5W30 synthetic year round. And, they also changed the BMW brand oil from a 5W40 to a 5W30. It is also why some autocrossers (so i have heard - I don't autocross) 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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#8. No Subject - from Gcfuller@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 18:35:51 EDT From: Gcfuller@aol.com Subject: No Subject Let's try this again... My hand hit the "send" button before I was done... Gosh, I hope I don't start a war.=A0 But, from what I understand a thick=20 SYTHETIC does not offer any more protection in hotter weather than a thinner= =20 one, and may actually be worse in some cases, i.e. lifter ticking. If we were talking CONVENTIONAL oil, this would be true, but sythetics do no= t=20 thin nearly as much as conventional oils, and have a much higher film=20 strength.=A0 In fact, a thinner synthetic oil circulates faster, drawing mor= e=20 heat away from the engine parts, and providing more consistant lubrication. This is why BMW recommends a 15W40 or higher conventional oil, but only a=20 5W30 synthetic year round.=A0 And, they also changed the BMW brand oil from=20= a=20 5W40 to a 5W30. It is also why some autocrossers (so I have heard - I don't autocross) have=20 had ticking problems with heavier sythetic oil, and it goes away with a=20 lighter synthetic. =20 In short, a lighter, faster moving sythetic oil protects better than a=20 thicker one. Either way, you are much better off with any weight sythetic you use than a=20 conventional, but it might be time to re-think which one you use. What=20 applied to Dino-oil does not necessarily apply to synthetics. The only monkey whench in this is the E39 M5 and E46 M3, which require 10W60= =20 special BMW Catrol made oil, or sometimes they blow up. Our E36's are fine= =20 on 10W30 synthetic, and may actually be better off. And you'll make more=20 power too! Again, this is my opinion only, and your mileage may vary. Just= =20 another data point for everyone to consider. 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 ma= y 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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#9. H&R coilover owners: anyone experience a cracked/fatigued rear spring perch? - from Scott Yu
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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 15:51:27 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott Yu <segascott@yahoo.com> Subject: H&R coilover owners: anyone experience a cracked/fatigued rear spring perch? One of my rear spring perch ride height adjusters CRACKED and a chunk fell off. I've been on the phone with H&R but they're giving me the runaround, and saying that I must have "misused" or "improperly installed" the suspension. Good grief. The other perch was just peachy. Anyway, just wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem. And if you haven't - it might be a good idea to check your rear adjusters! mine were only on the car for 1.5 years, the car was stock otherwise with no modifications, and at near-max ride height. A large chunk of the spring perch broke off, I'd be happy to send pics to anyone interested. Also, if you've had this problem I'd love to hear from you. H&R claims they've never received a warranty request for this item, if multiple people had experienced this failure I'm sure it would be a lot easier to get them to address the issue. Regards, Scott Yu '97 M3 Bay Area, CA __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - File online, calculators, forms, and more http://tax.yahoo.com
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Review of '03 330i vs '95 M3 - from Scott McClung
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Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 16:01:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Review of '03 330i vs '95 M3 Did your wife know you were stopping by the autox on the way to the grocery store My wife's 540iT is the same way - towards driver for downshift and away for upshift - seems intuitive enough to me and works pretty nicely on the twisty roads. No substitute for a manual, but a good compliment to the nice torquey V8 powerhouse in the 540. Scott Michael Gilbert <mjg2002@attbi.com> wrote:Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 10:56:26 -0400 From: "Michael Gilbert" Subject: RE: [E36M3] Review of '03 330i vs '95 M3 FWIW, on my wife's 2001 330xi with steptronic, you pull towards you for a downshift and push away from you to advance to a higher gear (which is opposite from what Josh described). To me this is intuitive, except that for the 2 to 3 shift you're used to grabbing and pulling and with the steptronic you have to push away. You basically get disconnected from what gear you're in, without that feel of the stick where you intuitively konw what gear you're in from where in the gate the stick is. Incidentally, this really messed me up when I autoXed my wife's car once when my Z3 was in the shop... The steptronic does shift a bit on its own (all of a sudden I'd find out I was in 3 instead of 2!) and it's awfully difficult to look down at the dash to figure out what gear you're in while flying through an autoX course!! Cheers, Mike 97 M3 IS #121 01 330xi -----Original Message----- From: Chester Wong [mailto:chester_p_wong@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2003 9:34 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Review of '03 330i vs '95 M3 Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 07:29:22 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong Subject: Re: [E36M3] Review of '03 330i vs '95 M3 That's strange. As far as I remember, it used to be the way you wanted it and I found that setup counterintuitive where I wanted to push the stick forward to downshift. I believe since the E46M3 came out with SMG, they changed all models to conform to the push forward to downshift methodology. I think this is how true sequential gearboxes operate, no? Chester --- DocWyte wrote: > The steptronic tranny is pretty neat, but the manual > upshift/downshift is counter intuitive. I wanted to > pull the stick back for downshifts and push it forward > for upshifts and bmw set it up the opposite way. That > made for some bumping of the rev limiter a few times. > I'm sure I'd get used to it, but it just doesn't feel > right. ===== ************************************************* 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 *************************************************