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#1. Re: [E36M3] brake question - from Michael Lawrence
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Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2003 17:28:22 -0400 From: Michael Lawrence <95m3ltw@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] brake question Every M3 that I have tracked or raced, has done this. I have also heard this from other racers. I tend to notice it more when the rear ABS is engaging and thought it was a line pressure issue. It seems to happen regardless of engine RPM or so I thought. But since I havent raced in several months and recently sold my LTW, cant double check that. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> > > At the end of the back straight, > you can feel what I can > only describe a an increase in vacuum to the booster (due to the higher > RPMs from downshifting) that tends to pull the pedal back up a bit in > it's stroke. Anybody else notice that?
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#2. Re: [E36M3] brake question - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2003 14:31:45 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] brake question Re: >ps. Also, one of the guys at the track told me Turner Cool Willys are >rebadged Porterfield R4s. Anybody know if that's true? They are both >described as Carbon Kevlar and they both have the same part number on >the box: 394 fr / 396 rr. Maybe that number describes the brake shoe >type but it makes me suspicious.... 394 and 396 are industry-standard codes for the F/R pads on an E36 M3. PF uses them, too. -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#3. OT a bit - Drive for the Cure and steering wheels - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 17:44:04 -0400 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: OT a bit - Drive for the Cure and steering wheels Okay, after driving a 530i around the block (very solid car but seemed cramped) and then getting back in my 95 M, I've realized BMW must have borrowed my steering wheel from a MAC truck. That 530i wheel looked a whole lot like the e46 M3 3 spoke wheel, which I loved in the last Drive for the Cure. Maybe 14 or 13 inch diameter. Nice suede and great feel. Of course half of the gauges were cut off in my driving position, but no matter. Has ANYONE figured out how to put the new M steering wheel on e36's and keep airbag functionality??? PLEASE!! I'd hate to lose that $3 insurance savings I get every year for my airbag by installing a Momo. :) -Jonathan 95 M
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#4. Re: [E36M3] factory speed limiter - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 17:52:14 EDT From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] factory speed limiter Rick, I am sure Conforti and Dinan software remove the speed limiter. I have used both. I would wager money that every aftermarket software/chip removes the speed limiter. I know Conforti and Dinan both raise the rev limit too. Conforti bumps it up a little more than Dinan. However, I would not buy a software/chip based on whether it removes the speed limiter or not. IMHO, Conforti's software is far superior to everything else. It has a much broader, more useful mid range power and it is much smoother with the gas cut off when you coast in gear. Lowell Seaton '95 M3 - Sharked BMW CCA #131505 ------------------------------------- rickd@swfla.rr.com writes: > Does Conforti software alone defeat the factory speed limiter (137 mph)? = > Thanks. >
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#5. Is it ok to use Mobil 0 W 40? - from Pilewan23@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 18:55:26 EDT From: Pilewan23@aol.com Subject: Is it ok to use Mobil 0 W 40? Is it ok to use Mobil 0 W 40? Ajay
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#6. Is it ok to use Mobil 0 W 40? - from Pilewan23@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 19:02:03 EDT From: Pilewan23@aol.com Subject: Is it ok to use Mobil 0 W 40? Is it ok to use Mobil 0 W 40? Car has 71k miles Ajay
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#7. Re: [E36M3] OT a bit - Drive for the Cure and steering wheels - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2003 16:16:20 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT a bit - Drive for the Cure and steering wheels At 02:52 PM 6/8/03, Jonathan Evans wrote: >Has ANYONE figured out how to put the new M steering wheel on e36's and keep >airbag functionality??? PLEASE!! I believe you can install an M Coupe/Roadster steering wheel with minimal trouble. It's a sightly smaller diameter than the stock M3 wheel, I believe. This is something I plan on doing, once I have a job and can afford the parts :-) Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - BIG steering wheel compared to.... 1993 325is #44 JP/A5 - ...Sparco racing wheel :-)
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#8. Re: [E36M3] brake question - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2003 21:09:49 -0400 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] brake question > >ps. Also, one of the guys at the track told me Turner Cool Willys are > >rebadged Porterfield R4s. Anybody know if that's true? They are both > >described as Carbon Kevlar and they both have the same part number on > >the box: 394 fr / 396 rr. Maybe that number describes the brake shoe > >type but it makes me suspicious.... > > 394 and 396 are industry-standard codes for the F/R pads on an E36 > M3. PF uses them, too. So if that is a standard number, who's making Turner's pads? Jeremy Lucas 95 M3
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Is it ok to use Mobil 0 W 40? - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 01:12:50 EDT From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Is it ok to use Mobil 0 W 40? Ajay, I assume you are asking about Mobil 1 0W-40 synthetic oil. Yes, it would be an excellent choice - highly appropriate. Synthetic based oils are superior to natural petroleum based oils. Synthetic oils have a higher viscosity range. That means a 40W synthetic oil is thicker, more viscous than a 50W petroleum oil. This means you can use a lighter weight synthetic oil and get the same or better protection. The 0W part means that it will pump very easily when you first start the engine or in very cold temperature. That is good too. A 0W-40 synthetic oil may be the perfect oil for street usage. According to Mobil 1's web site, 0W-40 is used in all Porsche and Mercedes AMG new cars. Lowell Seaton '95 M3/2 BMW CCA #131505
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#10. Harbor Freight aluminum jack - from DocWyte
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Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 04:50:22 -0700 (PDT) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Harbor Freight aluminum jack Hey guys, HF has lowered their price on this jack, it's $149 now. I'm very tempted to get it. Anyone have one and can post their opinion of it? -josh ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com