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#1. RE: [E36M3] Freaked out windows (first wouldn't go down then - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 13:31:15 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Freaked out windows (first wouldn't go down then not up) ANSWER! At 06:46 AM 4/19/03, Dave Spragg wrote: >Thanks to the folks who took a shot at this one. The winning and correct >answer for my race car came from Jim Basset and for that I owe Jim as many >beers as he can put away and a steak. Just back from racing at Sears Point and saw that you fixed the problem. Great! So, when can I collect the beer & steak? <BG> And in answer to Jason's question, I, like Dave, drive the race car to/from the track so window glass is required :-) I also have A/C & sunroof still installed, but have managed to get to the new minimum for an E36 325is in JP (2964 w/driver). Add a few other goodies and a rented set of Hoosiers and I had a great time at Sears (which is good 'cause it's my last until I get a job). Cheers, Jim Bassett - HW Engineer for sale or rent :-) 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44
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#2. Re: [E36M3] M3 Guibo Question - from Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 16:29:29 -0400 From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <ben@rogueengineering.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 Guibo Question Another symptom is when you lift off the gas, at low speed while in gear, there is an audible "click" from the drivetrain area. Regards, Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com 201-444-8150 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Trieu" <trieu@mbkengineers.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 4:06 PM Subject: [E36M3] M3 Guibo Question > Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 13:00:07 -0700 > From: "Don Trieu" <trieu@mbkengineers.com> > Subject: M3 Guibo Question > > > Fellow list members: > > > > How can I tell if my guibo needs replacement? The car doesn't seem to > respond to acceleration out of turns like it use to. M3 is a '98 with > 80K miles. Cost for parts and labor? > > > > TIA!!! > > Don > > > > > ************************************************* > 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] Best Handling Car- Depends... - from Juan Rico
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 13:39:27 -0700 From: Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Best Handling Car- Depends... The article states: "Even at the hairy edge of traction, the M3 is accepting of further driver input, which builds tremendous confidence. Unlike the NSX, the Viper, or even the F355, you feel free to explore the M3 s limits without fear that something awful awaits if you miscalculate." Was the guy who wrote this smocking crack? I'm by no means a Nuvolari, I know, but my experience with the M3 after 6 years of ownership and 140K miles is exactly the opposite of this. Once the M3 decides to go, it goes and most of the time it's gone... I'm not saying there's not some margin for recovery, but just about every other car I've driven in my life has been easier to throw around, recover and have fun in sliding without staining my pants. If you miscalculate with the M3, something terrible *does* await you... And unless I'm on a track, the M3 is a car I would NEVER feel comfortable exploring the limits. I'd rather test the limits on a 400 HP Mustang Cobra... On the road, the M3 is an absolute marvel while it's gripping and not on the hairy edge of traction. Anyway, just my experience.... Juan. ************************************************* 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 *************************************************
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Spark plug impression - from Kit Wetzler
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 13:40:56 -0700 From: "Kit Wetzler" <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Spark plug impression Also look at how they mate to the cylinder block. I forget if the = F7LDCR has a tapered seat or uses a washers. The two are incompatible. = You can't use a tapered seat spark plug where you need a washer. And = for that matter, the tapers may be different between spark plugs. Both use a washer.=20 I don't think this is true but the ground strap may be "indexed" to = the spark plug. In other words, the strap may always be oriented at 12 = and 6 o'clock. Another spark plug model might have the strap at 3 and 9 = o'clock. The 96+ plugs use 4 electrodes, the 95 2. No indexing going on here, = and no factory plugs are indexed. Indexing only makes a difference if = the ground strap is directly in the way of the intake ports, which is = highly unlikely and generally irrelevant with multi ground strap plugs. The layout of the combustion chamber is identical. In fact, the entire = head is identical. The block is what changed. The colder F7LDCR gave = me better gas mileage and more knock resistance, and cost 1/2 of the 96+ = plugs. -kit
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Freaked out windows (first wouldn't go down then - from Jon Phillips
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 13:43:02 -0700 From: jon@maximumpc.com (Jon Phillips) Subject: RE: [E36M3] Freaked out windows (first wouldn't go down then That's right, the club race was this weekend! Results? Highlights? >Just back from racing at Sears Point and saw that you fixed the problem. >Great!
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#6. Spontaneous Cooling Fan Delete Option - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 15:46:14 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Spontaneous Cooling Fan Delete Option This weekend at the track my car exercised the spontaneous cooling fan delete option. Or at least 4/11ths of it, since that was the number of fins that broke off the fan. A while back I reported on my installation of the PWR all-aluminum radiator, which is somewhat thicker than the stock unit. Nonetheless, clearance between the radiator and the fan appeared satisfactory. Guess I was wrong about that last part... Looking closely at the back of the radiator I can see very faint circular marks where the tips of the fan blades pass. Looks to me as if forward flexing of the fan blades at high revs, maybe coupled with engine movement under braking, used up all the clearance. I then took off the viscous-coupled hub along with the other 6/11ths of the fan. Of course Lowell had been telling me to do that anyway. ;) I may add back a cooling fan, but if so it'll probably be the shallower unit from the E36 318i. This would give some mechanically driven airflow but allow more clearance. I did notice one interesting thing. With the new higher capacity radiator my oil temperature was about 30 degrees lower (220F vs. 250F) than it usually would be under hard running on track in a high 70s ambient. Neil 96 M3
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Freaked out windows (first wouldn't go down then - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 15:59:00 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] Freaked out windows (first wouldn't go down then jon@maximumpc.com (Jon Phillips) wrote: > > That's right, the club race was this weekend! Results? Highlights? Let me make a wile guess - everyone who ran won their class ;-) alex f
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Oh no. Another Tire Question - from Robert Chay
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 16:53:40 -0400 From: Robert Chay <rchay@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Oh no. Another Tire Question I don't have experience with the GS-D3's but I had the GS-D2's. They were ok tires. Quiet and decent grip but went away fast during hard driving (auto-x). They are fairly quiet and good in the rain. I replaced them with Pilot Sports and these have better grip in dry and wet conditions. There are better choices out there unless you get a really good deal, I'd look for something else. -Bobby ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Klein" <klein@robinsonad.com> > > Please respond privately if you feel the need. > > I'm just curious if anyone has had any experience with the Eagle F1 > GS-D3's > on our cars? Or in general, for that matter. > > Danke, > Steve >
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Best Handling Car- Depends... - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 16:18:56 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] Best Handling Car- Depends... Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> wrote: > > I'm by no means a Nuvolari, I know, but my experience with the M3 > after 6 years of ownership and 140K miles is exactly the opposite > of this. Once the M3 decides to go, it goes and most of the time > it's gone... I'm not saying there's not some margin for recovery, > but just about every other car I've driven in my life has been > easier to throw around, recover and have fun in sliding without > staining my pants. If you miscalculate with the M3, something > terrible *does* await you... Hey Juan, Time for a driving school? Seriously, E36 is a bit trickier to recover than E30, but it's nowhere near as bad as you make it out to be. > On the road, the M3 is an absolute marvel while it's gripping and > not on the hairy edge of traction. Anyway, just my experience.... I guess we disagree ;-) alex f
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#10. NEEDED: (1) Hoosier 245/40/17A3S03 - from erik
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 14:38:10 -0700 From: "erik" <erik@mpactmotorsports.com> Subject: NEEDED: (1) Hoosier 245/40/17A3S03 Hi all! I am in dire need of one Hoosier for my M3. Size 245/40/17. The rest of the set has about 2/32 left or so, I am looking for something comparable. I am located in the East Bay of San Fran, But I'll pay for shipping if I have to. Please email me if you have one, thanks! Erik Lind MPACT Motorsports erik@mpactmotorsports.co