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#1. Re: Differential Cover Replacement - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 08:47:41 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Differential Cover Replacement on 4/12/03 9:26 PM, "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> wrote: > I wouldn't say that there was anything out of the ordinary when I put > an RE cover on my LWT. Andrew, I've been considering this cover, but had some concern about ground clearance since it's 2.25" lower than stock. I haven't got under the car to check the specifics of this yet, so it may or may not be an issue in real life. How is it on your car? Neil 96 M3
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#2. Need to fix/replace PS hoses... - from Chamberlain, Jesse
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 09:48:24 -0400 From: "Chamberlain, Jesse" <jchamb06@harris.com> Subject: Need to fix/replace PS hoses... My power-steering hoses on my 1993 325i are leaking, and I was wondering if there was a way to repair them without replacing them. I priced out new hoses at the dealer and they are VERY expensive. There are three hoses, one is about 50 dollars another one is 97 dollars and the last is 217 dollars! I dont want to spend about 375 dollars just for hoses! I know this is a common problem, PS hoses leaking at where the hose meets the metal crimp connector, but is there an easy way to fix it? If there isnt an easy way to repair the hoses, is there some place that you can get these hoses cheaper than the dealer? Thanks for the help Jesse Chamberlain jchamb06@harris.com
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: Differential Cover Replacement - from Patrick Buthmann
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 07:27:04 -0700 From: "Patrick Buthmann" <patrick@teutonic.ca> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Differential Cover Replacement Neil, I have the Rogue diff cover on my car as well, and while I was initially concerned about ground clearance, it's sitting right between the axles. Unless you're hitting a MAJOR pothole with one side or the other, or a manhole cover that's sticking up about 5 inches from the ground, you'll be alright. On a testimonial basis, the cover does a wonderful job of keeping my diff cool now. I'm running 60% lock-up on a 3.46 rear end, and would easily boil off 90W-140 Amsoil rear diff fluid with the stock cover. Now, I have no problems at all, and the diff is almost cool enough to touch. Pat ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Reply-To: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 08:56:20 -0500 >Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 08:47:41 -0500 >From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> >Subject: Re: Differential Cover Replacement > >on 4/12/03 9:26 PM, "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> wrote: > > >> I wouldn't say that there was anything out of the ordinary when I put >> an RE cover on my LWT. > >Andrew, > >I've been considering this cover, but had some concern about ground >clearance since it's 2.25" lower than stock. I haven't got under the car to >check the specifics of this yet, so it may or may not be an issue in real >life. > >How is it on your car? > >Neil >96 M3 > > > >************************************************* >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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#4. Re: [E36M3] RE: camber plates - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 07:19:52 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: camber plates Speaking of the GC plates to be used with stock sized springs. I talked to Jay Morris right afetr SEMA. He says they're on the back burner again. Said he needs to spend less time on BMW stuff and more time on Honda stuff. Follow the $$$$$. Jay At 12:06 AM 4/14/03 -0500, you wrote: >Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 01:05:08 EDT >From: LoweSeaton@aol.com >Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: camber plates > > >Could you be thinking of Ground Control? > ><A HREF="http://www.ground-control.com/">http://www.ground-control.com/</A> > >"Street Camber/Caster plates for stock springs are on the way! Check back >soon!" > >Lowell Seaton >'95 M3 >BMW CCA #131505 > > > >************************************************* >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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#5. RE: [E36M3] Steering Rack - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 07:26:19 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Steering Rack From the little analysis that I did, all refurb'ed racks are the same ratio. So you won't really be able to get any quicker ratio one :( Chester --- Patrick Buthmann <patrick@teutonic.ca> wrote: > On that note, are there any 'quick ratio' racks available for the E36 > M3? For that matter, is the E36 M3 steering rack the same ratio as the > E36 325is? > =====
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#6. Oil Consumption Up?? - from The Buch
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 07:32:50 -0700 From: The Buch <the_buch@telus.net> Subject: Oil Consumption Up?? Over the last couple of months I have noticed a significant increase in the amount of oil being 'used up' by may car ... details are - '99M3 with 110,000km (=65,000mi) street use only, running RedLine 10W40 synthetic, and using about 1 quart every 1,100km (=700mi) ... I have also noticed my exhaust pipes marked up with a considerable amount of black soot, and a noticeable sulfur smell from the tailpipes at idle ... similar experiences and ideas appreciated .... regards, Doug
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#7. Euro engine VS. US and exhaust question - from Frank & Kirsten
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 07:44:05 -0700 From: "Frank & Kirsten" <FranKirsten@msn.com> Subject: Euro engine VS. US and exhaust question Hello, I wanted to know what exactly were the differences between the 1995 M3 3.0 engine for US versus the Euro model. I know that the intake and exhaust flow easier, but what are the other aspects that allow it to gain much more horsepower? Will the addition of the 3.0 Euro cams in a US engine give any real power gains? Thanks, Frank
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#8. Will a 96 M3 Exhaust on a 1995 M3 - from Frank & Kirsten
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 07:46:31 -0700 From: "Frank & Kirsten" <FranKirsten@msn.com> Subject: Will a 96 M3 Exhaust on a 1995 M3 Will the exhaust manifolds from a 1996 3.2L M3 engine fit on a 1995 3.0 M3 engine, and if so are there any benefits? I ask because I have read that you can use the exhaust muffler from a E36 1996 and on model M3 exhaust on a 1995 M3 and gain a little size in the exhaust diameter, I'm not sure if this will gain much in itself, but would replacing the entire exhaust system realize any benefits? Thanks, Frank
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#9. Powerflex bushing failure - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 10:51:25 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Powerflex bushing failure > Front: Replace the control arms. This hasn't been done yet, and I think > it's time. I can go with either stock or E30 aluminum. I will be > replacing these no matter what bushings I choose. Opinions from those > who have E30 aluminum ones? I would use the stock E36 M3 steel control arms. They are beefier than the aluminum ones (both the arm and the joints), will last longer and are cheaper. The aluminum ones save very little un-sprung weight (like a pound or so each). The archives have a lot of information on this subject. > Rear: replace the beat powerflex bushings with stock and use the Ground > Control spacers. I'm leary of going with the monoball solid aluminum TA > because I do drive the car on the street occasionally. I am going to try the GC reinforcements with stock bushings. I hear that longevity is improved with a stock ride for the most part. I have never tried the Powerflex and probably never will. Regards, Rich
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Re: Differential Cover Replacement - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 08:16:14 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Differential Cover Replacement Neil asked: >I've been considering this cover, but had some concern about ground >clearance since it's 2.25" lower than stock. I haven't got under the car to >check the specifics of this yet, so it may or may not be an issue in real >life. > >How is it on your car? On my car (and it should be the same on all of them, since these are all "hard parts"), the lowest unsprung parts of the car (not including the front splitter) are: 1) The rearmost bar of the underside X-brace 2) Where the downpipes go 2-into-1 3) The RE diff cover fins. 1) and 2) are roughly equal (around 5" off the ground), and 3) is a full 3/4" higher (i.e. more clearance) than 1) and 2). So, despite the large size of the fins, clearance should not be an issue for most people. I've been off-track several times (no spins) with the RE finned diff cover in place, and it hardly even picked up any debris or got dirty. Oh, and Ben was right to say that the factory covers are "permanent molded" as opposed to "machine cast"-- it's what meant to say but my brain and fingers weren't cooperating. HTH, -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Re: Installing RE differential cover - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 08:19:22 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Installing RE differential cover At 17:46 -0500 4/13/03, John Pease wrote: >BTW don't believe his Mr. Clean and the class 10 garage line of BS. >The former is a pig while >working on cars but for some reason I always wind up dirtier when I >help him. The latter is a >pig-stye of very high order although it contains many great tools >and a nice lift. Guilty as charged! :-) LOL! But JP fails to mention that -- in addition to getting unusually filthy -- he also leaves behind clothes and various small tools on a regular basis. Maybe I should return them some day. Now if I could only get him to leave his Z06 behind, too ... -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#12. Re: [E36M3] Need to fix/replace PS hoses... - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 08:20:50 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need to fix/replace PS hoses... Re: > If there isnt an >easy way to repair the hoses, is there some place that you can get these hoses >cheaper than the dealer? I posted a write-up to the list a while back -- search on Suzy's site to find it. -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#13. Re: Powerflex bushing failure - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2003 11:30:29 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Powerflex bushing failure Front: Replace the control arms. This hasn't been done yet, and I think it's time. I can go with either stock or E30 aluminum. I will be replacing these no matter what bushings I choose. Opinions from those who have E30 aluminum ones? Hi Dinah, I replaced the front control arm bushings on my 98 (60K miles) with the Aluminum E30 control arms w/95 M3 offset bushings (stronger than the 96+ bushings). You can get them from James at Bimmerworld and he will have the bushings pressed into the control arms. Rear: replace the beat powerflex bushings with stock and use the Ground Control spacers. I'm leary of going with the monoball solid aluminum TA because I do drive the car on the street occasionally. I am leary, because of my previous experience, of just replacing the powerflex bushings with more of the same, but will be calling Phil at OMPD to see what he says. How many others have experienced this failure? I used the GC Spacers w/stock 96+ ta bushings on my 97 and the car felt tight. Currently have the same setup waiting to be installed for my 98. I did a lot of homework before reaching this conclusion and so far am happy with it. Ahmad 98 M3/2 Green Atlanta