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#1. RE: [E36M3] RE: Short shift kit - corrected links - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 08:55:26 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: Short shift kit - corrected links I would check with Ron as I have one of his short shifters in my car and the shift knob is perfectly centered. Perhaps the shift lever was oriented 180 degrees (read backwards) when the selector rod was connected? But if you're happy with it in that position, then that's fine. Chester --- Murray Roblin <murray@farleyroblin.com> wrote: > I've got a Stygar ss installed, and have bent the selector > rod to correct the alignment. It works fine, however the > shift lever now sits even further back (towards the rear of > the car). When the car is in 2nd or 4th, there is very > little clearance between the shift lever and the console. > This is a comfortable position, but it looks kind of funny. =====
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Need new race tires, opinions? - from Michael Feldpusch
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Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 10:41:26 -0600 From: "Michael Feldpusch" <m.feldpusch@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Need new race tires, opinions? Hey Bud, What region of BMWCCA do you autocross?? I'm in the Denver area. Anyway.... Hoosiers are still the best. They are light weight and provide plenty of traction. I found that in my era of learning and not having any money..was to buy used hoosiers from experienced drivers whom only use the treat 50% of the time. They usually part a whole set for a $100. I have a 95 M3 as well and I found that hoosier 245/235 40 17, AS303 work the best. If you are still on the stock rims, then the 235s are perfect. 245 on a rim smaller than an 8" is pushing it.. but not 100% effective. I had BFGs and found the hoosiers gave me an extra second at least. If Hoosiers are still not your flavor... the Kuhmo Victos are nice and rather cheap. If you want a REALLY good street tire that is still fairly good at Autocross(and in rain) are the Falcon Azena(?). Hope this helps.. and let me know where ya autocross. Michael Feldpusch Rocky Mountain region BMWCCA: #144 A SCCA: #44 SM ----- Original Message ----- From: "DocWyte" <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 9:11 AM Subject: [E36M3] Need new race tires, opinions? > Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 08:10:10 -0700 (PDT) > From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> > Subject: Need new race tires, opinions? > > Hey guys, > > Finally killed my race tires and need some input on > what to get next. > > I have a '95 M3 stock suspension with the exception of > SA koni's and '96 hats swapped side to side for -2 > degrees of camber. > > I use the tires almost exclusively for auto-x. I'm > mounting them on factory ltw wheels. > > I'm currently using 225-45-17 front and 255-40-17 rear > Victoracers. The left rear victo slightly contacts my > superspring exhaust can, but doesn't cause any real > damage, just kinda polishes the tire and can. > > I'm not really interested in the Hoosiers, they're > just too much $$. My main interest is in the Victos > vs the new V700's vs the Toyo RA1's vs the new Yoko > A032's... > > I compete in the BMWCCA auto-x, and do like to have > fun and be a little competitive, but I'm not all that > competitive that I need the absolutely best, stickiest > tire out there if you know what I mean. I do like the > victo's and am leaning toward just getting them again, > but I'd like to hear what else is out there and I > wouldn't mind getting a better size like 235-40 all > the way round... > > -josh > > ===== > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! > http://sbc.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 > ************************************************* > > > > This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential and > privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, > please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this > e-mail and destroy any copies. Any dissemination or use of this > information by a person other than the intended recipient is > unauthorized and may be illegal.
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#3. RE: Short shift kit - corrected links - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:42:25 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Short shift kit - corrected links Murray - Here is the image of the bent selector rod I was looking for < http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/shiftm.gif > Murray - Could your shift lever been bent to accommodate the geometry change created by the bent selector rod. Thanks Murray! KLBurgess -----Original Message----- From: Murray Roblin [mailto:murray@farleyroblin.com] Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: Short shift kit - corrected links I believe the images can be seen through the page < http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/drivetrain/e36_short_shifter_images.html > I've got a Stygar ss installed, and have bent the selector rod to correct the alignment. It works fine, however the shift lever now sits even further back (towards the rear of the car). When the car is in 2nd or 4th, there is very little clearance between the shift lever and the console. This is a comfortable position, but it looks kind of funny. Murray -----Original Message----- From: Burgess, Kim L [mailto:kim.l.burgess@boeing.com] Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> wrote: <snip> "The MZ3 lever requires more force because it's not working at the right angle." <snip> Interestingly enough I believe that Ron Stygar had documented the mis-alignment and had a fix - all using stock parts. Ron suggests correcting the selector rod geometry. (note: M3 and 328 share components/geometry) In addition to freshening all of the joints (new bushings and shimming with washers. It used to be clearly stated in the following links - the images of the stock and modified selector rod are gone but the graphs and text describe the fix. the shifter - in the image with the shifter arm and selector rod you can just make out the location of the bend line on the selector rod - side image w/dimensions no loner present in the site < http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/drivetrain/e36_replace_a_shift_lever.html > the short shifter < http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/drivetrain/e36_shorten_shift_lever.html > the discussion < http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/drivetrain/e36_vertical_off_axis_force.html > the fix < http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/drivetrain/e36_rons_short_shifter_install_extra_bend.html > The full blown SS kits are definitely the way to go if you need to spend the money. KLB
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#4. GB on Zionsville Alloy Radiator - from JUSTIN GERRY
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Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 13:28:11 -0400 From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> Subject: GB on Zionsville Alloy Radiator *Posting this with the moderators approval* For anyone interested there is a GB at this link: http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=113116 Zionsville has a custom (locally built) all alloy radiator offering a factory fit, increased strength (no more broken upper connection), and larger fluid capacity. See above link for all the other GB details. GB price is at $429 (regular is $459) They also offer a "Hi-po" version for $529 (regular is $559) that comes with alloy thermostat housing, thermostat (any temp), fan, and fan clutch. So for an extra $100 you get $200+ worth of parts. We are still trying to get the minimum 10 people to get the better pricing. If you order today, you can have it shipped at the regular price until we get the minimum 10 people, at which time you wil be refunded the difference. Thanks for listening. -Justin -- '76 02 '97 m3 (84,xxx miles, new radiator soon) bmw cca checkout http://www.bmw2002.net
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#5. Re: Need new race tires, opinions? - from Peter Fanning
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Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 11:31:52 -0700 From: Peter Fanning <p.fanning@verizon.net> Subject: Re: Need new race tires, opinions? Josh, I don't have any auto-x experience with these tires but I can give my $0.02 on track use. The reference car is a '98 M3/4 with Koni SA's, stock springs, stock anti-sway bars, KMAC's and x-brace driven at a fair pace. The A032 is no better than a good street tire like an S-03. The A032 will last longer on track but won't grip better. I only tried one set of these. I don't know anything about the 'new' compound. The Kumho Victoracer's are an OK tire but they do get greasy when hot and become inconsistent over a session. I've had some quality problems with these in the past (internal belt separation). I've used three sets of these. You may not have the quality problem auto-crossing due to much less heat build-up. They're not quite the optimum size. The Kumho V700's are the worst tire I've used on track. They are less consistent than the Victoracers and last nanoseconds (well, maybe a little longer) at which time they blister and cord. I tried two sets; one at molded depth and one shaved, no difference. When they still have tread they have more grip than the A032 and Victoracer. You may not have the wear problem auto-crossing due to much less heat build-up. I just used the RA-1 for this first time on track last weekend, my initial impression is very favorable. I think they grip better than any of the others and appear to wear better than the Kumho's. They also remain consistent over a session and don't seem to overheat. The RA-1 can be hard to get, Vilven Tire has been good to work with for ordering and they can shave them to your preference; 4-32 for race, 6-32 for school and best wear rate. Another tire I've heard good things about are the Michlen Pilot Sport Cup. It appears they wear well and have grip as good or better than the RA-1. The down side is cost and limited sizes. Peter Fanning '98 M3/4 At 11:01 AM 7/15/2003 -0500, you wrote: >Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 08:10:10 -0700 (PDT) >From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> >Subject: Need new race tires, opinions? > >Hey guys, > >Finally killed my race tires and need some input on >what to get next. > >I have a '95 M3 stock suspension with the exception of >SA koni's and '96 hats swapped side to side for -2 >degrees of camber. > >I use the tires almost exclusively for auto-x. I'm >mounting them on factory ltw wheels. > >I'm currently using 225-45-17 front and 255-40-17 rear >Victoracers. The left rear victo slightly contacts my >superspring exhaust can, but doesn't cause any real >damage, just kinda polishes the tire and can. > >I'm not really interested in the Hoosiers, they're >just too much $$. My main interest is in the Victos >vs the new V700's vs the Toyo RA1's vs the new Yoko >A032's... > >I compete in the BMWCCA auto-x, and do like to have >fun and be a little competitive, but I'm not all that >competitive that I need the absolutely best, stickiest >tire out there if you know what I mean. I do like the >victo's and am leaning toward just getting them again, >but I'd like to hear what else is out there and I >wouldn't mind getting a better size like 235-40 all >the way round... > >-josh
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#6. Anyone know a place in the Boston/Providence area that sells the Toyo RA1? - from DocWyte
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Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:30:23 -0700 (PDT) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Anyone know a place in the Boston/Providence area that sells the Toyo RA1? Just like the header sez, any local tire place sell these in the Boston/Providence area? Thanks! -josh ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Need new race tires, opinions? - from Gerald Low
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Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 15:44:46 -0400 From: "Gerald Low" <gerry@parallel-mkt.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Need new race tires, opinions? Peter, One of our Club members in Toronto, Peter Carroll, wrote a short piece on his impression of the Michelin Sport Cup tires. Article can be found in www.trillium-bmwclub.ca in the General Forum section, entitled "Can a tire be too sticky?". Interesting. Gerry > Another tire I've heard good things about are the Michlen Pilot Sport > Cup. It appears they wear well and have grip as good or better than the > RA-1. The down side is cost and limited sizes. > > Peter Fanning > '98 M3/4 >
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#8. TC Kline rollbar - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:51:48 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: TC Kline rollbar ....so where is the old TC Kline rollbar being fabricated today? A post from another list is looking for one. thanks Kim Burgess
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#9. Re: [E36M3] TC Kline rollbar - from Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering
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Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 16:10:44 -0400 From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <ben@rogueengineering.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] TC Kline rollbar Not sure where the "official" TC Kline bar is being made, but an exact copy can be found at HMS Motorsport. Regards, Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com 201-444-8150 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 4:03 PM Subject: [E36M3] TC Kline rollbar Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 12:51:48 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: TC Kline rollbar .....so where is the old TC Kline rollbar being fabricated today? A post from another list is looking for one. thanks Kim Burgess ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* This e-mail and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this e-mail and destroy any copies. Any dissemination or use of this information by a person other than the intended recipient is unauthorized and may be illegal.
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#10. help !!!!!!!!!! - from Ticalian57@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 17:03:40 EDT From: Ticalian57@aol.com Subject: help !!!!!!!!!! ok, I'm having a couple of problems here first of all my steringwheel is making a sound as if a rubber band is being pulled tight also clicking sqeaking and poping some times it would even lock up and it would seem like i didnt have power stering , thats just teh first one the next is a a loud noise from the rear drivers side only when i go over bumps sounds like a sqeaking noise but it also soulds like some thing is loose any suggestions the cars a 99 comos M3 coupe thank everyone.