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#1. Re: [E36M3] I'm thinking about switching teams..... - from matthew c. mead
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 08:39:19 -0400 From: "matthew c. mead" <mmead-bmw@goof.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] I'm thinking about switching teams..... On Thu, Apr 24, 2003 at 05:46:02PM -0500, Jeremy Lucas wrote: > I find it surprising that you guys have such a hard time with laser. > Out in these parts if your paying attention you can always see a cop > trying to do laser well before the range of the laser gun. Out here in the midwest, it's pretty easy, but back where I used to live, Virginia, where it's mostly curves (FUN!) and not 3 mile straights with only a small hill to interrupt the view, it's hard to spot them in time! -matt - crappy RS POS detector that doesn't detect nearly as much as it used to :( -- matthew c. mead 97 Dakar M3/4 97 White GS-R/4 92 Black Miata 87 White Saab 900S http://www.goof.com/~mmead/
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#2. Strange Speaker - from Robert Exconde
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 08:20:20 -0500 From: "Robert Exconde" <99e36m3@exconde.com> Subject: Strange Speaker Does anyone know what that strange speaker is under the driver's dash (I have a 99M3)? I never seem to hear anything come out of it. re-99E36M3
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Strange Speaker - from Jim Powell
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 06:31:40 -0700 From: "Jim Powell" <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Strange Speaker Door chime/light buzzer. Jim > > Does anyone know what that strange speaker is under the driver's dash (I > have a 99M3)? I never seem to hear anything come out of it. > > re-99E36M3
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Strange Speaker - from Lee E. Piccione
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 09:33:04 -0400 From: "Lee E. Piccione" <leepic@smart.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Strange Speaker Door open/key in ignition/lights on noise maker thingy.... :-) Lee '95 M3 Violet Robert Exconde wrote: > Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 08:20:20 -0500 > From: "Robert Exconde" <99e36m3@exconde.com> > Subject: Strange Speaker > > Does anyone know what that strange speaker is under the driver's dash (I > have a 99M3)? I never seem to hear anything come out of it. > > re-99E36M3 > > ************************************************* > 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 > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > *************************************************
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#5. Xbrace Install question.. - from Chamberlain, Jesse
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 10:14:38 -0400 From: "Chamberlain, Jesse" <jchamb06@harris.com> Subject: Xbrace Install question.. I am about to put in an Xbrace on my car, and I need to enlarge the holes in the front subframe. I know how to install the nutserts and have a "tool" to do it, so thats not a problem. I know that the nutserts need an 11.0mm hole. But, question for the people that have enlarged the holes in the front sub-frame, what size drill bit did you use? I know, 11mm. :) But, I can't seem to find an 11mm (.4331") drill bit anywhere. I do have a 7/16th" drill bit which is 11.11mm, which is slightly larger than the nutsert. I drilled a hole in a piece of scrap metal, and when I inserted the nutsert, there wasn't any side to side play, but it does spin freely. I'm wondering if I will have a problem installing the nutsert with a hole made with a 7/16th drill bit?? I don't want to drill the 7/16th" hole and then realize that the hole is too big. I am hoping to tackle this project this weekend. Anyone know a place in the Rochester NY area that you can buy a 11mm drill bit?? Thanks! Jesse Chamberlain jchamb06@harris.com
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Xbrace Install question.. - from Carey Probst
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 11:57:01 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Xbrace Install question.. What year is your M3? Most later model M3s already have the nutserts installed so all you need to do is install the brace. Can't tell you where to get the drill but will highly recommend talking to Randy at Phoenix Imports in East Rochester if you need any help. Excellent service and frequently the on-site mechanic for the GVC drivers schools at Watkins Glen. Carey -----Original Message----- From: Chamberlain, Jesse [mailto:jchamb06@harris.com] Sent: Friday, April 25, 2003 10:46 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Xbrace Install question.. Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 10:14:38 -0400 From: "Chamberlain, Jesse" <jchamb06@harris.com> Subject: Xbrace Install question.. I am about to put in an Xbrace on my car, and I need to enlarge the holes in the front subframe. I know how to install the nutserts and have a "tool" to do it, so thats not a problem. I know that the nutserts need an 11.0mm hole. But, question for the people that have enlarged the holes in the front sub-frame, what size drill bit did you use? I know, 11mm. :) But, I can't seem to find an 11mm (.4331") drill bit anywhere. I do have a 7/16th" drill bit which is 11.11mm, which is slightly larger than the nutsert. I drilled a hole in a piece of scrap metal, and when I inserted the nutsert, there wasn't any side to side play, but it does spin freely. I'm wondering if I will have a problem installing the nutsert with a hole made with a 7/16th drill bit?? I don't want to drill the 7/16th" hole and then realize that the hole is too big. I am hoping to tackle this project this weekend. Anyone know a place in the Rochester NY area that you can buy a 11mm drill bit?? Thanks! Jesse Chamberlain jchamb06@harris.com ************************************************* 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 Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#7. One Lap of America - from Carey Probst
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 12:02:04 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: One Lap of America Hey, Is anyone else this list planning to attend the One Lap kickoff at Watkins Glen on May 3rd? My understanding is that BMW CCA membership is required for admittance. I'm arriving Friday evening and will be staying at the Falls Motel in Montour Falls, about 10 minutes from the track. Anyone wants to get together that night let me know. Carey Genesee Valley and Patroon Chapters, BMW CCA '99 M3 '86 325e soon to have i cam and become track car.
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Xbrace Install question.. - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 11:03:47 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Xbrace Install question.. "Chamberlain, Jesse" <jchamb06@harris.com> wrote: > I know that the nutserts need an 11.0mm hole. But, question for the > people that have enlarged the holes in the front sub-frame, what size > drill bit did you use? I know, 11mm. :) But, I can't seem to find an > 11mm (.4331") drill bit anywhere. I do have a 7/16th" drill bit which > is 11.11mm, which is slightly larger than the nutsert. 7/16" works and easy to procure. alex f (two X-brace installs at the last Lone Star Chapter DIY tech session)
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Xbrace Install question.. - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 11:11:45 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@fotofab.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Xbrace Install question.. If your car is an M3 it probably has the nutserts installed from the factory. My 95 (7/95 production) did. If not, a 7/16 drill should only be .004" oversize and should work just fine. Regards Jamie Howton 2002 330i 5 Spd Steel Blue Metallic SP 1995 M3 5 Spd Arctic Silver 1979 Porsche 928 5 Speed Opalmetallic
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#10. Re: Butt Dyno Graph: UUC Lt.Wt. Flywheel - from Steve Klein
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Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 11:54:31 -0700 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Re: Butt Dyno Graph: UUC Lt.Wt. Flywheel Thanks for the link, Rich. And thanks to all who've responded. Can you tell me what weight tranny fluid you wound up using? Thanks again, Steve On Thursday, April 24, 2003, at 02:13 PM, Dorffer, Rich wrote: > I wouldn't recommend the Synchromax if you think it will help to > dampen out some of the tranny rattle, if anything, it will make it > worse IMO. I put RP Synchromax in my 325is which didn't have any > tranny rattle (stock single mass flywheel with stock sprung centered > clutch) with the old fluid and the tranny immediately was rattling. > RP Synchromax is some slippery stuff and does make shifts nice, but I > don't think it will dampen the rattling. I replaced the RP Synchromax > with some heavier weight fluid and the tranny rattling is gone. > > www.hiperfuels.com is where I bought mine. > > Later, > > Rich >