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#1. Re: [E36M3] Front Strut Question-long - from Joe Tan
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Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 10:13:51 -0700 (PDT) From: Joe Tan <mailjtan@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Strut Question-long Josh, Do you know if this new externally adjustable rear shock replaced the old Koni one that you had to remove for adjustment or it's a new addition to the product line? Do you have the part# for those rear shocks? Thanks, Joe ------- Koni has an externally adjustable rear shock for our cars. No need to remove them from the car to adjust them, you just cut a small "window" in the rear trunk carpet and access the top of the shock from inside the trunk. I've had them in the car for over 6 months now and they rock, particularly since I auto-x and there's no way I'd be dropping the rear shocks in between runs to fine tune the shocks. -josh __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Front Strut Question-long - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 10:29:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Strut Question-long AFAIK, it hasn't replaced it. Think of the front strut insert with the trailing arm mount on the bottom and a little knub welded onto the shaft for a RSM to rest against. Chester --- Joe Tan <mailjtan@yahoo.com> wrote: > Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 10:13:51 -0700 (PDT) > From: Joe Tan <mailjtan@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Strut Question-long > > Josh, > > Do you know if this new externally adjustable rear > shock replaced the old Koni one that you had to remove > for adjustment or it's a new addition to the product > line? Do you have the part# for those rear shocks? =====
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#3. Putnam lodging - from Michael Turgeon
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Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 10:35:19 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Turgeon <turgeon1@yahoo.com> Subject: Putnam lodging Gruppe: The Holiday Inn is full. Is the Ramada OK, or should I look elsewhere, and if so, your recommendations please. Thanks, Mike 93 325iS #418 JP __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Harbor Freight aluminum jack - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 10:44:55 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Harbor Freight aluminum jack Happened into HF in Everett yesterday looking for another tool and checked out the jacks just for fun. HF now stocks three aluminum floor jacks: The cast side-frame style I bought (in silver) what appears to be a billet/plate side-frame version that was on display in two colors (blue and red). I believe both are 3000 lbs capacity and under $200. The third jack was also a plate side-frame style in blue, outboard (plastic?) front wheels (rather than internal alloy roller) and was a double pump-piston of 4000 lb capacity. As I recall it was priced under $300. < http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=2672 > Schuck's/Kragen has the Power Built light weight aluminum 3000 Lb racing jack on sale for $179. Local folks here have stated that this is identical to the one Costco sells for $280. It's made in Taiwan. It's very similar to the Harbor Freight "Made in China" jack except the Power Built lifts in two to three pumps rather than six or seven pumps and weighs 34 pounds rather than 37 pounds. http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDetails.asp?SourceArea=&SourcePage=SEARCHRESULTS&MfrCode=PBI&MfrPartNumber=647600&CategoryCode=3397 Kim Burgess - As always be careful when jacking...
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Front Strut Question-long - from Joe Tan
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Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:04:43 -0700 (PDT) From: Joe Tan <mailjtan@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Strut Question-long So how do you go about ordering one of these? Are they more expensive then the regular Koni SA Sports shocks? Joe --- Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> wrote: > AFAIK, it hasn't replaced it. Think of the front > strut insert with the > trailing arm mount on the bottom and a little knub > welded onto the shaft for a > RSM to rest against. > > Chester > > --- Joe Tan <mailjtan@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 10:13:51 -0700 (PDT) > > From: Joe Tan <mailjtan@yahoo.com> > > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Strut Question-long > > > > Josh, > > > > Do you know if this new externally adjustable rear > > shock replaced the old Koni one that you had to > remove > > for adjustment or it's a new addition to the > product > > line? Do you have the part# for those rear shocks? > > > ===== > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Front Strut Question-long - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:07:01 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Strut Question-long I know of people who ordered them through Ground Control. I ordered my set through Ground Control, but before the externally adjustable rears were available. Not affiliated, etc...just a satisfied customer. Chester --- Joe Tan <mailjtan@yahoo.com> wrote: > So how do you go about ordering one of these? Are they > more expensive then the regular Koni SA Sports shocks? =====
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Front Strut Question-long - from DocWyte
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Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:07:26 -0700 (PDT) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Strut Question-long Nope, Koni just added the externally adjustable ones to their product line. You can still get the old internally adjustable ones if you want. I don't have a part # for the external ones, but I got them from TC Kline. Pete was very helpful and I'm sure would be happy to help you out if you call him. -josh --- Joe Tan <mailjtan@yahoo.com> wrote: > Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 10:13:51 -0700 (PDT) > From: Joe Tan <mailjtan@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Strut Question-long > > Josh, > > Do you know if this new externally adjustable rear > shock replaced the old Koni one that you had to > remove > for adjustment or it's a new addition to the product > line? Do you have the part# for those rear shocks? > > Thanks, > > Joe > ------- > Koni has an externally adjustable rear shock for our > cars. No need to remove them from the car to adjust > them, you just cut a small "window" in the rear > trunk > carpet and access the top of the shock from inside > the > trunk. > > I've had them in the car for over 6 months now and > they rock, particularly since I auto-x and there's > no > way I'd be dropping the rear shocks in between runs > to > fine tune the shocks. > > -josh > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to > Outlook(TM). > http://calendar.yahoo.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 > ************************************************* > > ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com
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#8. vibration under hard acceleration - from jpaek421@attbi.com
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Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2003 18:24:59 +0000 From: jpaek421@attbi.com Subject: vibration under hard acceleration Recently, I've been experiencing a vibration from the rear under hard acceleration. It occurs usually after 3.5K and is most prominent when I'm WOT in 5th gear going 65mph. I've checked the GUIBO and it appears to be in healthy condition. I'm thinking it's either a bad center support bearing or bad rear diff bushings. How does one inspect the center support bearing? Any other ideas on what the culprit might be? TIA Justin Paek
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#9. Re: [E36M3] For your viewing pleasure - from ChuckBrazeau@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2003 14:46:26 -0400 From: ChuckBrazeau@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] For your viewing pleasure Very cool. :-) Chuck Brazeau '95 BMW M3 - Violet on Black SCCA Solo2 - Street Modified #95 http://www.brazeauracing.com/ In a message dated 6/9/2003 10:52:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, SHazard@nhboston.com writes: > Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:25:57 -0400 > From: "Steve Hazard" <SHazard@nhboston.com> > Subject: For your viewing pleasure > > It's a large file so beware! > If your into AutoX at all check it out :-) > > http://www.nlprod.com/videos.htm > > Steve
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#10. Re: [E36M3] brake question - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2003 15:55:46 -0400 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] brake question Speaking of Porterfield R4 pads...I purchased a used set from a list member, and recently used them for a three day event at Summit Point (Jefferson circuit). The only other track pad I ever used was the Performance Friction PF90, and was happy with them. Well, I was very happy with the Porterfield R4. In my experience with the PF90s, when they get very hot they would cause the front brakes to "vibrate" when the brakes were applied hard. Almost like they were unevenly grabbing as the rotor passed between them. The R4 pads never did this, and I ran them harder and longer than I ever ran the PF90s (including two one-hour track sessions, as well as one 35-minute session). The best part? The R4 pads have clips for the inboard pads, so they don't rattle at all. The only downside that I noticed is that the R4 pads make more squealing noises when coming to a stop on the street. I'm sold on the R4 pads for track use! Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata PS: This was also my first experience with Toyo RA1 tires, sized 235/40R17. My previous set of Toyos was 235/45R17 (235/40 wasn't being manufactured at that time). Anyhow, the shorter sidewalls of the 235/40R17s really make these tires work better than the larger 235/45R17. Definitely a great track tire! >Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 11:34:31 -0400 >From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.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.. > > >The above statement is _not_ true. Cool Willys were formerly known as >Cool Carbons. The Cool Carbons were discontinued and Will Tuner had the >exact same formula (produced for him by the manufacturer) with his name. > >The Porterfield R4 is a completely different brake pad. > >Ahmad _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
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#11. Re: For your viewing pleasure - from HyperM3@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2003 16:12:20 -0400 From: HyperM3@aol.com Subject: Re: For your viewing pleasure Thanks Steve, very enjoyable. Looked like a lot of fast courses. Alex "HyperM3" Demsky 97 S/C M3 ~ http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Bimmer.html