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#1. Re: How to tighten the front shock nut - from Neil Maller
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Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 17:30:33 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: How to tighten the front shock nut on 9/25/03 "Brian A. Marks" <brian@pfyc.com> wrote: >>> Quick bursts with an impact wrench will do it. I had the same problem. >> That's not a good thing to do with Konis, as it can destroy the adjuster >> mechanism. > Ground Control themselves, who sold me the units, suggested this would > be perfectly acceptable. I'm just passing it along :) Yeah, but Koni says not to. How much risk do you want to take with expensive parts? Plus the impact gun on a spinning shaft gives you zero control over tightening torque. Me, I preferred to modify a a $10 Sears socket to do the job right. Neil 96 M3
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Traffic Ticket - from Carguymb@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 19:49:28 EDT From: Carguymb@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Traffic Ticket David, I'm surprised nobody else has mentioned this yet, but since it hasn't come up, I'll drop out of lurk mode to suggest that you also consider joining the National Motorists Association, <http://www.motorists.org/>. In addition to being "our" advocate group against "them" on all sorts of motoring issues, they also have some really useful resource kits and referral links to support you in contesting unjustified traffic tickets. Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 ....NMA life member In a message dated 9/25/03 3:38:48 PM, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: > Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 12:05:41 -0700 > From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Traffic Ticket > > There are more than one person mentioned about hiring a lawyer to fight for > a ticket. This makes me curious. How much would it cost to hire a lawyer > for this? How could I find one that is willing to help me? What type of > lawyer? >
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#3. alternative front speakers - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 21:12:24 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: alternative front speakers I have blown the tweeter in my drivers door 2 times in the last 2 years. The dealer replaced 2x under warranty but I'm out of warranty. This is the stock system and I can't see why the tweeter continues to blow. Any suggestions on a decent replacement for the tweeter and mid range? Shel 1998 M3
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#4. source for replacement calipers - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 21:16:19 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: source for replacement calipers I've got a decent pull to the right and a nice little squeal going for me. The car has 81k and could use new calipers. Question, where is the best source? Turner had them for around $165. Auto Zone has rebuilt for $69 (very surprised). I don't know that I'd go with rebuilt. Thoughts? Shel 1998 M3
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#5. Re: Traffic Ticket - from Jon S.
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Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 21:03:41 -0500 From: "Jon S." <treehouse@comcast.net> Subject: Re: Traffic Ticket Usually there are a few lawyers everywhere that do the traffic stuff. They're usually familiar with the officer, but you can bank on a GOOD one actually being buddies with the judge. The offense does not matter(within reason) - if the Lawyer is buds with the Judge, you'll get off. Some lawyers will charge per hour, but in my experience (wish I didn't have any) They will usually charge $200-500. They'll quote a flat rate. I was showing up with more than one ticket- I paid $450 twice. Once got off clean from 2 tix, the other I paid the lawyer and still lost on the speeding ticket. Hometown DOES matter. Open the phone book, call the SMALLEST Law Firm ad and ask for someone to defend you in traffic court. The big boys will usually just send you packing with no info. The small shops will either take you or will know who will. If you can get a referral IN ANY WAY, do it. Friend of a friend, of a cousin, is better than a cold call- I think. HTH Jon "Season Ticket Holder" ----- Original Message ----- From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 2:10 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Traffic Ticket > Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 12:05:41 -0700 > From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Traffic Ticket > > There are more than one person mentioned about hiring a lawyer to fight for > a ticket. This makes me curious. How much would it cost to hire a lawyer > for this? How could I find one that is willing to help me? What type of > lawyer? > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get MSN 8 Dial-up Internet Service FREE for one month. Limited time offer-- > sign up now! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > >
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Traffic Ticket - from Carey Probst
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Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 23:02:02 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Traffic Ticket Probably depends a lot on where you live at what the lawyer charges. In small town upstate NY, mine charges me $125 to handle it, plus of course the cost of whatever charge he negotiates it down to. If you live in the real world it's probably higher. Usually it's the same $ fine but no points, usually a non-moving violation. Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, '86 325e w/i cam BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters JC CAIed and Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. -----Original Message----- From: david tow [mailto:david_tow@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:10 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Traffic Ticket Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 12:05:41 -0700 From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Traffic Ticket There are more than one person mentioned about hiring a lawyer to fight for a ticket. This makes me curious. How much would it cost to hire a lawyer for this? How could I find one that is willing to help me? What type of lawyer? _________________________________________________________________ Get MSN 8 Dial-up Internet Service FREE for one month. Limited time offer-- sign up now! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup ************************************************* 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 *************************************************
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#7. Re: [E36M3] In Car Video Cameras - from Brian A. Marks
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Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 23:12:16 -0400 From: "Brian A. Marks" <brian@pfyc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] In Car Video Cameras > Could some of you provide some input on their experiences with in car video > and camera selection. I am in the market for a mini DV format Digital > Camcorder. I have looked at the Canon ZR's (40-70) and the Sony DCR-TRV > (19-38). I have heard the sony's image stabilization handles the movement, > vibration and speed better than the Canon Image Stabilization system. Any > truth to this. Overall experience with brands and models appreciated. > Recommendations also appreciated. Hi Bernardo: I used to use my Sony TRV-17 (digital miniDV camcorder) mounted directly to the rollbar via an I/O Port Racing camera mount. The stabilization is so good that you can hardly tell the car is moving unless you look at the background. Sometimes, I almost found it annoying. Friends: It doesn't look like you're really going that fast... Me: I was doing 140 right there! Friends: Yeah, right... I would highly recommend any of Sony's late model miniDV camcorders for this purpose, although one shortcoming is that miniDV tapes are only an hour long (I think there may be 90 minute versions available now?)...I hate having to remember to switch tapes several times in a track weekend, so my newer setup works better... In my Z06, I went with four small bullet color cameras, a combiner, a data telemetry system, and a mobile VCR to record the action. This is a bit off-topic, but you can view some of my four camera in-car action here: http://www.pfyc.com/z06 Look at the bottom under "Videos". I have a front cam, a rear cam, a steering wheel/shifter cam, and a pedal cam. You can actually watch heel/toe and left foot braking in some of those videos. Hope this helps, -- Brian A. Marks President - PFYC - http://www.pfyc.com/ [ *** NOTE: Please include this message when replying *** ]
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#8. Re: How to tighten the front shock nut - from RonStygar@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 04:07:50 EDT From: RonStygar@aol.com Subject: Re: How to tighten the front shock nut Neil Maller put me on to his socket trick. Connect to the following for pics of what I did following his lead. Also a pic of the shock adjust tools I made up after doing this mod on my '01 M coupe. http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/upperstrutnuttool-1.jpg http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/upperstrutnuttool-2.jpg http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/upperstrutnuttool-3.jpg http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/upperstrutnuttool-4.jpg http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/konishockadjusttools.jpg
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#9. Re: [E36M3] need help with springs - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 05:02:28 EDT From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] need help with springs Jim, You would ask for specifics! <vbg> With my Dinan springs, I can't really tell my M3 is lower. So I'm going to guess the threshold for noticing this is about 1/2" which agrees with Dinan's literature. With the Eibach Pros on my friend's M3, we could definitely notice a drop. So I'll guess it was about 3/4". I've seen M3's with various versions of H&R springs. All of the H&R springs definitely have more drop than the Eibachs so I would guess H&R is in the 1"+ range. My (very rough) ranking: Dinan - 1/2" Eibach Pro - 3/4" H&R Sport - 1" H&R Race - 1.5" You probably saw the note from Bruce that said H&R springs have been out of stock for over a year according to TC Kline. That was interesting news to me. I see H&R springs listed on all of the BMW tuner websites. I have no idea since I have not been shopping for springs. I see Bavarian Autosport <A HREF="www.bavauto.com">www.bavauto.com</A> lists Eibach Pro springs on their web site, albeit pricey at $295. The description says 0.8 inch drop so I may not be all wet after all. I know you will definitely like their comfortable ride. Lowell ---------------------------------------- jim@jimbassett.com writes: > >What to recommend to you? That is a tough call. If you want a pure > >street car, I highly recommend the Eibach Pros. A friend has Eibach Pros > and > >Koni's on his M3. It is the nicest riding M3 I have seen. Moderate amount > of > >lowering. > > Can you quantify "moderate"? :-) > > I'm considering a new set of springs for the M3, as I'd like a little bit of > lowering while keeping the "street" ride quality. The front ride height is > at the maximum, as specified by Bentley. I already have Koni SAs on the car, > so it sounds like the Eibach's are something I should look into. >
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#10. Re: [E36M3] alternative front speakers - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 05:57:50 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@cdsnet.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] alternative front speakers Replacing the factory speakers with aftermarket is iffy. Factory speakers are not of standard impedence rating. And, the factory amp is designed, with internal crossovers, to work specifically with those non-standard drivers. You could install a set of aftermarket component speakers. But, the factory amp would probably be very weak and the new speakers would not perform up to their capability. There is also no full range output, from the factory amp, to feed to the external crossovers that come with the component speakers (most). BTW, the problem with repeated blowing of factory drivers could very well be the internal crossover in the factory amp. Not the driver itself. Eg., if the crossover for the tweeter is supposed to be highpass from 10K and it's sending full range to the tweeter, guess what happens to that poor tweeter? My recommendation has always been.....if you want to replace the speakers with aftermarket, you should replace the amp with an aftermarket too. And, visa-versa. They go hand in hand. If you have specific questions, feel free to contact me. Good luck. Jay At 08:20 PM 9/25/03 -0500, you wrote: >Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 21:12:24 EDT >From: Shelhart2@aol.com >Subject: alternative front speakers > >I have blown the tweeter in my drivers door 2 times in the last 2 years. The >dealer replaced 2x under warranty but I'm out of warranty. This is the stock >system and I can't see why the tweeter continues to blow. Any suggestions on >a decent replacement for the tweeter and mid range? > >Shel >1998 M3