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#1. RE: winter tire help - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 11:51:26 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: winter tire help DocWyte wrote: "Good luck with finding a set of winter tires that are decent in snow and ice and good in the dry. It just doesn't happen. <snip> I've heard good things about the Michelin Artic Alpin." Tire Rack give a pretty good rating for this tire in 17" www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot+Alpin Kim Burgess
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Anyone have old stock front struts? - from Jesse Caldwell
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Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 12:54:49 -0600 From: Jesse Caldwell <Jesse.Caldwell@Colorado.EDU> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Anyone have old stock front struts? > > I had an unfortunate incident recently that now > requires that I replace my driver's side front strut. > Does anyone have a set of old front struts available > for a cut-and-gut Koni install? > i guess it's *possible* that this parts car might have a driver side strut on it: http://www.klode.com/Kws/AimsWebApps/UnitDetail.asp?StockID=603342 anyone want to run a carfax report on this one? :) Jesse
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#3. RE: [E36M3] A/C condensation? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 11:54:47 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] A/C condensation? > I'm having an annoying A/C related problem. With the A/C running, > everything's fine. However - when turning off the A/C after it's been > on > for a while, a horrible musty wet dog smell comes out of the vents. If > I > then park with the windows closed, there will be a large amount of > condensation on the windshield just above the dashboard. I assume > there's > a condensation drain tube somewhere that's gotten clogged. Any hints > where > to start looking? Thanks, I believe the drain tube goes down through the transmission tunnel, from deep behind the dash. I think you can see it from underneath the car. Also, when did you last change the microfilter? That may be contributing to the problem(?). (FWIW, I sometimes get a small amount of condensation on the windshield after running the A/C and the car sitting for a while. I suspect a small amount may be "normal"?). My 2 cents, Jim Bassett
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#4. winter tire help - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 15:48:54 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: winter tire help Gary asks > > I need help deciding on winter tires. My old Blizzak's (205/55/16) were > absolute cr@p in the dry, but good in snow. Here in Louisville we do not > usually get that much deep snow, but occasionally we do and some ice storms. > I have extra 16 and 17 inch rims to put winter tires on. I want something > pretty decent in the dry, but OK in bad weather. Right now I have great > summer tires that are worthless in snow or ice. How about Nokian WRs. Or, possibly the Michelin Artic Alpins. I would suggest higher speed rated snow tires combined with lower profiles / wider tires based on your geographic region and potential use in order to reduce tread squirm and sidewall softness (to improve the dry performance) while still maintaining good snow/wet performance. Josh said >> >> Some are better than others tho. If you thought the >> blizzak was bad, you should try the Nokia Hakka Q's. >> Talk about a bad dry tire! I disagree. I have Nokian Hakka Qs on my 1990 325is for the winter and they aren't that bad in the dry, no worse than the Blizzak at full tread depth. The Blizzaks are bad in the dry during the first half of their tread but not as bad their second half (when the tread compound is largely just a regular all-season compound and largely worthless in the snow). Regards, Rich - recommends Nokians frequently
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Retainers - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 12:18:30 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Retainers > What year is it that the retainers need to be changed on a 1995 M3? I > have > a friend looking at a 9/94 production M3 and we can't remember if it > will > need the updated retainers or not as the previous owner never had them > replaced. Can you guys help us out? Doing some searching at the Unofficial E36 Web Page, I found this archived email: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/engine/e36_m3_carls_valve_failure.html which contained, in part, the following: "PRODUCTION CHANGE: approximately 10/95 - upper valve spring retainers were carbonitrided to insure a hardening depth of at least 10 microns. " So, sounds like your friend's M3 would be a candidate for getting the updated retainers. Cheers, Jim Bassett
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Retainers - from Michael Lawrence
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Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 16:03:17 -0400 From: "Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Retainers Also, who has actually known someone to experience a failure? I would not bother until doing a cam upgrade etc. I have never known anyone to experience a failure from the few I have been around. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2003 4:00 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] Retainers > Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 12:18:30 -0700 > From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Retainers > > > What year is it that the retainers need to be changed on a 1995 M3? I > > have > > a friend looking at a 9/94 production M3 and we can't remember if it > > will > > need the updated retainers or not as the previous owner never had them > > replaced. Can you guys help us out? > > Doing some searching at the Unofficial E36 Web Page, I found this archived email: > http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/engine/e36_m3_carls_valve_failure.html > > which contained, in part, the following: > "PRODUCTION CHANGE: approximately 10/95 - upper valve spring retainers were carbonitrided to insure a hardening depth of at least 10 microns. " > > So, sounds like your friend's M3 would be a candidate for getting the updated retainers. > > Cheers, > Jim Bassett > > > ************************************************* > 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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#7. Re: Redline products - from daanesh chanduwadia
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Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 15:53:46 -0400 From: "daanesh chanduwadia" <daanesh@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Redline products A couple of 'data points' >Last time I purchased/used Water wetter was for use in a 94 Integra GS-R, and the temperature did indeed go from the gauge being just to the left of vertical (say 11:40, 9:30 being its coldest reading) to more like 10:20. My understanding then and remembrance now is that it's purpose is not to bring water temp itself down but to increase the water's ability to cool the cylinder head (one and the same yet distinct-the lower reading being more of a side effect). i'm toolazy to look at the marketing premise but something about the wetter forming tiny bubbles that conduct heat better? anyhow, the idea being the cooler the head, the less the change of pre-combustion/detonation and the less the engine computer will dial back spark. so your engine runs more like God intended, more like it would if sipping Shell Optimax 99+ RON). Not sure what the consequences are to emissions, cooling system life, etc but it's most effective without coolant/antifreeze in there. A higher freezing point is part of the package so beware. >This is deep in the memory archives but i think Redline's fuel injector cleaner was bottled and sold by BMW with a BMW p/n which is reassuring. What is not is the fact that one oil engineer cautioned that fuel injector cleaner - when combined with oil - forms a sludge like no other - his suggestion was to use the fuel injector cleaner a tank or two before you anticipate changing your oil (not sure which ingredient is the culprit or which brands this applies to but better safe than sorry). I haven't needed/used fuel injector cleaner since adopting 'the italian tune up' and sticking to top-tier gas. i also suspect chipped cars that trundle trough traffic are more prone to deposits because of the richer mixture? There's a section in my owners manual urging the driver to exceed 3K rpm every few minutes to prevent the formation of deposits. Sir yes sir! -daaneshGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
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#8. F/S: 1995 Avus blue/black - from Raginglennie@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 17:06:27 EDT From: Raginglennie@aol.com Subject: F/S: 1995 Avus blue/black Putting the garage queen up for sale due to lack of quality driving time. 1995 Avus blue / black leather (special order), 54k miles, heated seats, forged alloys w/ S02's, OBC, sunroof, cruise. Complete history with all records/receipts since new, all maintenance issues for E36 M3's are done (t'stat & aluminum housing, steel impeller water pump, GC rsm's, Koni SA's, etc.). $1k invested in stereo that retains stock head unit. Euro M3 airbox, Dinan chip, B&B exhaust and x-brace (stock parts available for these items also). Other parts also available (extra driving light, rotors, pads, etc.). Excellent condition in & out. E-mail me privately if interested, as price will depend on what stuff you want on or in addition to the car. Located in N. IL. Thanks, Mike
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#9. Re: [E36M3] winter tire help - from DocWyte
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Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 16:09:54 -0700 (PDT) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] winter tire help Ugh! The Hakka Q's are a *hard-core* snow tire. They're very unhappy on dry pavement. Very squirmy and loud. If I was still living in Vail, they'd have been great. Here in the Boston area they were wayyy too radical of a tire. The Nokia NRW would be a much better choice... -josh > > I disagree. I have Nokian Hakka Qs on my 1990 325is > for the winter and they aren't that bad in the dry, > no worse than the Blizzak at full tread depth. The > Blizzaks are bad in the dry during the first half of > their tread but not as bad their second half (when > the tread compound is largely just a regular > all-season compound and largely worthless in the > snow). > > Regards, > > Rich - recommends Nokians frequently > > > ************************************************* > 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. ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
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#10. RE: [E36M3] winter tire help - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 19:18:21 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] winter tire help > Ugh! The Hakka Q's are a *hard-core* snow tire. > They're very unhappy on dry pavement. Very squirmy > and loud. If I was still living in Vail, they'd have > been great. Here in the Boston area they were wayyy > too radical of a tire. Yes, the Hakka "Q"s kick butt in the snow. They aren't horrible in the dry IMO (this assumes colder temps that you experience in the winter, if you are talking about summer temps...different story), not as nice as all-seasons mind you, but not bad as in unsafe IMO. Alas, I believe the "Q"s are no longer available and only the "1"s (a close brother of the "Q"s and studdable) are available now. > The Nokia NRW would be a much better choice... NRW is NLA too AFAIK, replaced by the WR. (Got all those abbreviations....?) :-) Regards, Rich