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#1. HPS v. HP+ - from driver8 ///M3
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 04:28:43 -0700 (PDT) From: driver8 ///M3 <driver8m3@yahoo.com> Subject: HPS v. HP+ i recently changed from stock to HPS. no problems with grip (close to stock...but i'm no expert) or noise. the MAJOR benefit for me is the vast reduction in dust compared to stock. russell dakar99 ===== "democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."-ben franklin __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
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#2. BBS RK track wheels for sale 17 x 8 - from AVUSM3@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 07:38:09 EDT From: AVUSM3@aol.com Subject: BBS RK track wheels for sale 17 x 8 If anyone is looking for a nice set of lightweight track wheels, I am selling a set of BBS RKs. The wheels are one and a half years old and are in very good shape. They have some PF97 dust which cannot be removed but are perfect other than that. They are 17 x 8 ET 40 - weight is only 16.7 lbs. I'm asking $800 for the 4. Please drop me a line if you are interested. http://home.comcast.net/~avusm3/bbsrkssilverweb.jpg Thanks, John Cloutier (603) 292-5500
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#3. question: street tire wear on the track - from Paul Smith
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 07:17:07 -0500 From: Paul Smith <pauls@ontario.com> Subject: question: street tire wear on the track In my first Drivers school, I used my Pilot Sport street tires. I noticed some wear on the outside tread that was not there before this - nice to use all the tire:) I was at about 35 psi in each tire. To have less wear, should I have them boosted up a couple pounds? Should I have the tires transferred to the other side of the axle by remounting each one - they are directional and minimum wear on the inside. Still good tread wear left. I would really like a few more schools on street tires. The car was great - the driver needs more practice. Thanks in advance Paul Smith 98 M3/4/5 getting ready for school #2 @ Mid-Ohio in September
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#4. FS: M3 Konis - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 10:25:57 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: FS: M3 Konis > A couple of people asked what I'll be installing instead. The answer is > factory-made - i.e. complete struts with no cut & gut inserts required - > Koni double adjustable coilovers from TC Kline. I'll be posting about these > at greater length later this week. I have them, pretty nice I might add... You will surely like them. Regards, Rich - just getting used to the suspension and should start to play around with it but need to install control arms/bushings first then an alignment....
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#5. 540i HFM and rumors of it working on an E36 - from Michael Feldpusch
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 10:32:28 -0600 From: "Michael Feldpusch" <m.feldpusch@comcast.net> Subject: 540i HFM and rumors of it working on an E36 Good day all, I have heard rumors that its possible to get the 540i HFM to work with E36 M3s. But most of the rumors have been vague. Has anyone here ever heard of getting this to work? If so..respond to me cuz I have more questions with reguards to that. What I have in my possession is a Bosch HFM part# 280-217-800. Bosch states its an application for a 4.0 litre BMW engine. Thanks for any information someone may have. Michael
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#6. Re: [E36M3] question: street tire wear on the track - from twisty M3
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 09:18:57 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] question: street tire wear on the track >Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 07:17:07 -0500 >From: Paul Smith <pauls@ontario.com> > >my first Drivers school, > Welcome to addiction, Paul. ;) > >some wear on the outside tread that was not there before this - nice to use >all the tire:) I was at about 35 psi in each tire. > Was this the front tires, rear or all? Most likely the front, and pretty typical of stock M3s with no extra negative camber (could just be a sign of going in too fast too, however). ;) Also, was that 35psi cold or hot? Pressure will vary depending on the tire and suspension. My track tires (RA-1s) work best at around 39-40psi HOT in the front and 38 or so in the rear. My S03s, however, work best at about 36psi HOT up front and get greasy at anything above 37 HOT. This is with a stiffer than stock suspension, however, so it'll probably take some toying around with whatever you've got to find the optimum setting for yourself. At least tire pressures are cheap to figure out. Just be aware of what you're feeling... Too much pressure can sometimes make a tire too stiff and make it feel a bit greasy as it starts to slide. Too little pressure will cause the tire to roll over a bit, and can be a similar feeling if you're not familiar with the sensation of the two extremes. > >To have less wear, should >I have them boosted up a couple pounds? > Try that... Start high and work your way down. I have heard that the Pilots like higher pressures than some other street tires. Also concentrate on your entry speed to avoid understeering into the corner. ;) > >Should I have the tires transferred >to the other side of the axle by remounting each one - they are directional >and minimum wear on the inside. Still good tread wear left. I would really >like a few more schools on street tires. > Definitely the economic approach I like to follow. Just be sure to get it done before the tire looks "bald" on the outside. Many tire places have started to refuse to remount used tires. :( HTH, Jonathan L. _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
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#7. RE: Blown Radiator advice - from Dames, Mark
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 10:02:59 -0700 From: "Dames, Mark" <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> Subject: RE: Blown Radiator advice Got the radiator hose neck failure yesterday. My first notice was that the engine was sputtering/failing. I didn't notice a high temp guage, nor steam coming from the car till I stopped. Then it was all over the place. The failure was a complete fracture of the entire neck which would have caused a catastophic coolant loss I would guess. Can anyone tell me why the car would sputter and die? I'm thinking three options: 1) The engine got really hot and I either missed the temp guage pegging or the coolant loss uncovered the sensor so it wouldn't register and the engine burned up, OR 2) The coolant spraying all over the engine and maybe air cleaner (JC CAI) caused an electrical problem, hence the engine sputtering, OR 3) The engine is smart enough to shut down when there's a catastrophic coolant loss? I had just exited the freeway and two stops at lights within the preceeding five minutes had not made me aware of any coolant steam. I'm thinking the failure accured within 2 minutes of shutting the engine down, and at low speed/rpm. Any ideas. TIA, mark. PS. Any feed back on the capatibility of the new Fluidyne radiator with the JC CAI ?? I've got a new BMW radiator in the box. should I twist the dragon's tail here and risk the aftermarket upgrade/install debacle? Anyone know if Fluidyne considered the CAI fit parameters?
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#8. Re: HPS or HP Plus? - from James Clay
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 13:13:52 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Re: HPS or HP Plus? HPS for me. The Plus can make noise (seem to on about 66.66% of the cars) and when they do it is annoying. Also dust more and wear rotors faster. This is compared to HPS which have almost no dust and make no noise and zero rotor wear that I can see. I guess that would be minimal rotor wear if anyone is really being picky... James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#9. Re: Bosch +4 - from James Clay
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 13:16:58 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Re: Bosch +4 Don't really work that well. BMWs have never liked platinum plugs. The factory BMW plug has 4 electrodes on the 3.2L also. James James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#10. Re: E36 M3 diff ratio ?s - from James Clay
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Date: Mon, 18 Aug 2003 13:23:04 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Re: E36 M3 diff ratio ?s 3.23, 3.38 and 3.91 are the only stock ratios that are a direct bolt-on. We can build almost anything, including 3.46, 3.64, 3.73, 4.10, 4.27, 4.45, and we just finished a 4.75 for a car with a 6 speed in PR. If you are doing a custom ratio, your stock diff will be needed as a core. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648