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#1. Zionsville alloy radiator - from JUSTIN GERRY
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Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2003 10:01:09 -0400 From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> Subject: Zionsville alloy radiator For those that are curious... I installed the Zionsville all alloy radiator this past weekend. So far so good, and the fit was exactly like stock. No issues at all during the install (true drop in). My car took 3 gallons of coolant, which is I think 1 gallon more than stock. I'll have a more comprehensive writeup with pics posted to my website, hopefully in about a week or so. No affiliation, just a happy end user. -Justin -- '76 02 '97 m3 bmw cca checkout http://www.bmw2002.net
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#2. Re: [E36M3] ABS II: Another Braking Saga and Goodyear Eagle F1's - from Garrett
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Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2003 07:46:32 -0700 (PDT) From: Garrett <garrettmcw@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ABS II: Another Braking Saga and Goodyear Eagle F1's The passionate differences of opinion here are kind of surprising. I'm no expert, but what I said was mostly distilled from a lot of classroom discussion/analysis at a rainy DE last year after somebody wrecked. I can see the point about being more likely to stay on the track if the ABS is working but I don't know if it outweighs the experience some people have had after going off -- the "wild ride" as the ABS attempts to do its job (it *can* happen, but perhaps doesn't always from what you guys have experienced), that sickening sensation of having absolutely nothing happen when you step on the brakes... (the Stoptech big-brake article basically tells you why, btw) My $0.02 is just that, but I guess I've seen, experienced, and talked enough about it that I'm more comfortable without ABS. For the average street driver in the average street situation, it's a great idea. But I don't think it's unreasonable as a DE junkie or racer to aspire to and develop skills that go beyond what ABS can do for you in that average street situation. -Garrett
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#3. ABS in stasis? - from Steve Klein
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Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2003 11:49:47 -0700 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: ABS in stasis? So, ceteris paribus, is the general consensus that pulling the relay will disable the ABS without tripping faults? Another had mentioned pulling the black plug on the actual ABS unit itself. I still get the ABS kicking at what seems to be the limits of the tires (which is what I wish to check), but my initial cleaning of the sensors has greatly improved the condition. Lots of stick and stop now. Thanks in advance, Steve On Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at 12:23 PM, Ron Buchalski wrote: > I know of a few people who pull out the ABS relay for DE events, to > prevent ABS from engaging. They said that it doesn't trigger any > faults that aren't reset once the relay is re-installed. > > I haven't tried it myself...
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#4. HID Kit - from Junaidi Irwan
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Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2003 11:55:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Junaidi Irwan <cuwei@yahoo.com> Subject: HID Kit Listers, I know I am late in the HID bandwagon therefore asking people who have purchased and installed HID on the Euro light. Who makes the best HID and where can I get them at good price? I have ZKW euro lights at the moment, so I just need the HID kit. Thanks beforehand for any information Jay __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
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#5. Sachs Heavy Clutch Group Buy $400 - from jeffreylin@att.net
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Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2003 19:14:19 +0000 From: jeffreylin@att.net Subject: Sachs Heavy Clutch Group Buy $400 I've Negotiated a special Group Buy with Motorsport Imports for the Sachs Heavy Duty Clutch Kit. Price is $400, regular price is $699. The kits include pressure plate throw out bearing clutch plate pilot bearing Please contact Mitch Herman to order 732-752-5099 mherman@motorsportimports.com www.motorsportimports.com
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#6. RE: [CR] Fluidyne Install in E36...Truly Drop In? - from James Clay
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Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2003 15:37:51 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: RE: [CR] Fluidyne Install in E36...Truly Drop In? I thought there were some fitment issues discussed on the E36M3 list? If not, please correct me and please someone else confirm before they get labeled as poor fitting. Not beating up your products Brad, but if you bring it up on the list, it is open for discussion. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com <http://www.bimmerworld.com/> Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648 -----Original Message----- From: club-racing-list-admin@bimmers.com [mailto:club-racing-list-admin@bimmers.com] On Behalf Of Bradley J. Otoupalik Sent: Friday, August 01, 2003 3:10 PM To: Riley, Scott; BMW CR List (E-mail); E36 M3 Digest (E-mail) Subject: Re: [CR] Fluidyne Install in E36...Truly Drop In? Why not use the PWR. Same deal - all alum, drop in, CR tested. LESS MONEY! We have installed both in our shop and I can tell you there is no reason to spend more money on the Fluidyne, they are almost identical! Contact me if you want them. Another shipment is due to arrive next week! Thanks Brad At 02:56 PM 7/31/2003 -0500, Riley, Scott wrote: Given the severe Texas summers, I am considering the installation of the new Fluidyne radiator. My track car is a '95 M3 US 3.0 with a Euro oil cooler mounted to the bottom of the factory radiator. Is the Fluidyne radiator truly drop in? Can I still us the factory expansion tank and shroud? Can the euro oil cooler still be mounted in the two plastic tabs at the bottom of the radiator? Anyone installed one of these radiators yet in a Stock E36 car? Thanks, Scott _______________________________________________ BMW CR SIG Sponsors: http://www.motorsportimports.com <http://www.motorsportimports.com/> (Motorsport Imports) http://www.turnermotorsport.com <http://www.turnermotorsport.com/> (Turner Motorsport) http://www.vacmotorsports.com <http://www.vacmotorsports.com/> (VAC Motorsports) http://www.bimmerworld.com <http://www.bimmerworld.com/> (Bimmerworld) http://www.globalmotorsportsgroup.com <http://www.globalmotorsportsgroup.com/> (Global Motorsports Group) http://www.evosport.com <http://www.evosport.com/> (evosport) http://www.ipa1.com <http://www.ipa1.com/> (BMW Racers Non-Rated Life Insurance) _______________________________________________ Reply to club-racing-list@bimmers.com http://lists.bimmers.com/mailman/listinfo/club-racing-list Version BMW.2 _____ Brad Otoupalik | evosport brad@evosport.com www.evosport.com <http://www.evosport.com/> phone 714.731.6040, ext. 50 order 888.520.9971, ext. 10 fax 888.520.9972 [evolutionizing your driving experience] _____ CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE Attention: This email is intended for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. No one is authorized to copy or re-use this email or any information contained in it. If you are not the intended recipient, we request that you please notify us by reply email and destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. Thank you for your cooperation
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#7. Re: [E36M3] ABS II: Another Braking Saga and Goodyear Eagle F1's - from Gerald Low
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Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:15:34 -0400 From: "Gerald Low" <gerry@parallel-mkt.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ABS II: Another Braking Saga and Goodyear Eagle F1's Garrett, One is either in control or not. There is no point trying to plan to be in control in an out-of-control situation. I doubt whether ABS or not would have played a significant factor in the wreck at the DE that you mentioned. Hard unfeeling suspensions, poor rain tires, cement patches, oil and other fluids rising to the surface are a few more reasons for wrecks. At a DE, a driver that is beyond his mental, physical and experienced limits will have a wreck. Slow down, feel the car and drive home. Gerry Response to: > The passionate differences of opinion here are kind of > surprising. I'm no expert, but what I said was mostly > distilled from a lot of classroom discussion/analysis > at a rainy DE last year after somebody wrecked. I can > see the point about being more likely to stay on the > track if the ABS is working but I don't know if it > outweighs the experience some people have had after > going off -- the "wild ride" as the ABS attempts to do > its job (it *can* happen, but perhaps doesn't always > from what you guys have experienced), that sickening > sensation of having absolutely nothing happen when you > step on the brakes... (the Stoptech big-brake article > basically tells you why, btw) > > My $0.02 is just that, but I guess I've seen, > experienced, and talked enough about it that I'm more > comfortable without ABS. For the average street > driver in the average street situation, it's a great > idea. But I don't think it's unreasonable as a DE > junkie or racer to aspire to and develop skills that > go beyond what ABS can do for you in that average > street situation. > > -Garrett >
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#8. Re: [E36M3]///Maintainence - sparkplugs - from Michael Kelley
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Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2003 18:23:25 -0400 From: "Michael Kelley" <mkelley@nc.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3]///Maintainence - sparkplugs I installed the BMW recommended (for M52 usage, that is) BKR6EQUP from NGK. I'm not sure why BMW continues spec the Bosch FGR8KQC for the S52 but went NGK across the board for M52 engines. Anyway, prior to the switch, even brand new FGR8KQC's had a somewhat uneven idle but that's not the case with the NGK's.....after 20K miles on them the idle is still smooth. Pulled them about 5K miles back and they looked great! The NGK are a bit more $$ than the Bosch and I switched just to try something different........either are fine. Mike 98M3C > Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2003 06:13:15 -0500 > From: "Robert Exconde (M3)" <99e36m3@exconde.com> > Subject: ///Maintainence > > I'm about to change all the fluids, and a mass preventative maintenence on > the M and I'm looking for some advice . . . I havent really heard of anyone > discussing spark plugs. I know mine are way overdue for changing. What is > recommended or preferred by most? I've seen Bosch Plat+ 4 but are they worth > the cost?
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#9. WTB - used 225/45/17 Pliot Sport - from Vernon L. Anderson
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Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2003 13:08:53 -0400 From: "Vernon L. Anderson" <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> Subject: WTB - used 225/45/17 Pliot Sport Hello all, I am looking for a single used 225/45/17 Michelin Pilot Sport. Someone gave me three used ones with 50-75% tread depth (the 4th was damaged beyond repair from a bad alignment). Would prefer at least 50% tread depth, although I'd consider slightly less. Street-only tire, so patches and plugs OK (except on sidewall). Located in Pittsburgh, will pay for shipping. Thanks! Vern Anderson
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#10. Bilsteins PSS9 for (BMW M3 E36) - from Cesar Omar Torres
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Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2003 18:50:52 -0400 From: "Cesar Omar Torres" <cesar@cfl.rr.com> Subject: Bilsteins PSS9 for (BMW M3 E36) Greetings bimwads, Does anyone have any idea when the PSS9 will be available for the (BMW M3 E36)? Thank You! Cesar Omar Torres Orlando Fl 1997 M3 coupe