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#1. rsm question - from Cody_McCoy
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 07:24:33 -0700 From: Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> Subject: rsm question Gruppe, have a rsm question, a search thru the archives didn't find anything so..., I bought a fellow listers jtd rsm's..do you reuse the washers from the oem rsms? if so whats the orientation? cone away from bushing or towards?, thanks for da info Cody McCoy '95 m3/2 mailto:Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com
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#2. Re: [E36M3] RTAB squeaking - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 10:56:37 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB squeaking Scott Yu <segascott@yahoo.com> wrote: > > I actually have to lubricate my GC RTAB reinforcements every > year or so. Rather than disassebmle the whole mess, I use a > good spray lube (superlube or wurth HHS 2000) that has really > good penetration, but then sort of 'congeals' into place. Just > put the back of the car up, spray the reinforcements liberally, > and drive around for a bit. It was making a crazy squeak > (sounded just like a poly bushing squeak) before I lubed 'em. Scott, Thanks for the heads up. Everyone else who had replied to my post on and off the list mentioned that GC spacers requires repeat lubrication. I kinda wish I knew that before installing them. I might have reconsidered since I need another squeaky maintenance item on my car like a knife in the back. Will be spraying them tonight and will let you know how long the relief will last. alex f
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#3. Re: Front Bumper Support - from DrDan976@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2003 11:58:43 -0400 From: DrDan976@aol.com Subject: Re: Front Bumper Support Geoff, The only difference between all E36 bumper supports and the LTW bumper support are some predrilled holes that the LTW splitter brackets would support. That is the ONLY difference. Dan Wang Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2003 09:56:42 -0400 From: "geoff atkinson" <pskalc@hotmail.com> Subject: Front Bumper Support Group, I was just wondering if someone can detail for me the exact difference between the LTW/GT front bumper support and the "normal" one. I have one here with the LTW/GT part number on it... but it appears to be the same as a damaged one I have from a "stock" Sept. '95 build car. what exactly should I be looking for to make sure here? -Geoff Atkinson
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#4. RE: [E36M3]understeering - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 13:17:58 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3]understeering Tony Funicello would take a different line at "toe of the boot". Even with -3 degree; my car would understeer (a hair but still). Tony (Chief Instructor-Trackmaster) would reduce the radius (take the turn from the inside, ( hugging the curb as much as possible) and then getting on the gas sooner while unwinding. I found that line quite useful. Give it a shot the next time you are there (**disclaimer**) but please take permission from your instructor first. A.L. -----Original Message----- From: marc@plante.com [mailto:marc@plante.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 8:50 AM To: e36m3@bmw-m.net; jchamb06@harris.com Subject: Re: [E36M3]understeering You need to spend more time with your car. I've driven a stock 325i for a little while now and can rotate it in pretty much any direction I want to. Your understeering is probably coming from overdriving into the corner. A bit less entry speed and smoother application of power will let your frint tires grab better. Also, If I remember the toe of the boot at the Glen (It's been a couple years), you need to run up a little bit onto the hill on the left before turning in. This gives you some banking that helps the car turn in better. That corner is miserable in a 325i, esp if you've got an M on your butt. You just won't have the power to climb out of that valley to 8 with the higher powered cars, the tendancy is to rush onto the power to keep up, and the car will just plow. Yes, you can mess with the suspension to make the back looser, but I strongly advise that you work with what you've got for at least a half dozen schools before you start to change the car. Suspension components are fairly expensive to buy and install unless you're going to do it yourself, and it takes a while to understand what your personal preferences are. In the short term. You can play with tire pressures, and tire types (i.e. going to performance tires from 4 season tires will make a huge difference). Marc Plante E36 325i, 214k Vienna, VA
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#5. RE: [E36M3] rsm question - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 11:03:49 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] rsm question > Gruppe, > have a rsm question, a search thru the archives didn't find anything > so..., I bought a fellow listers jtd rsm's..do you reuse the washers > from the oem rsms? Yes. > if so whats the orientation? cone away from bushing > or towards?, thanks for da info Bowl up (concave side up). Hope that helps, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - w/JTD RSMs 1993 325is #44 JP/A5 - ditto
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#6. Built 3.2L S50 - from Juan Bruce
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Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2003 11:47:53 -0700 From: "Juan Bruce" <jbrucebmw@hotmail.com> Subject: Built 3.2L S50 So in my search for an S52 to drop in my '95 I came across this motor. Does anyone have any idea weather this would actually be reliable for an everyday driver? or am I just asking for project? I decided not to go for a Euro motor swap in order to keep things simple, straightforward, smog-able, and reliable. This is tempting but in the back of my mind I keep thinking its going to be less reliabel than a stock S52. I'm also a little weary of the compression ratio for CA 91 octane fuel. Juan Bruce '95 M3 >The engine build, performed by Pete McHenry - (one of the top BMW engine >builders in the country >and builder of dozens of BMW CCA Club Race WINNING >engines - also BMW CCA Tech Advisor) was >completed in June of 2002 and has >been run for less than a year. Mileage on the motor is >approximately >16,000miles and it has received proper break-in with AmsOil and Mobil one >changes >regularly. > >Specs are as follows: > >-86mm bore, with honed walls >-89.6mm 3.2L nitride-hardened forged crankshaft (factory new) >-10.8:1 machined pistons >-M3 135mm factory rods >-3.0 M3 camshafts >-Conical M3 valvetrain >-S52 valve retainers >-Full race headjob with heavy porting, valve reshaping, guide shaping, >relief grinding, and valve job. >-OBDI wiring/ECU >-OBDI intake manifold >-21.5# Bosch injectors (flow tested by Active Autowerke) >-3.5" Euro MAF sensor >-Active Autowerke 3.5" air intake with K&N cone >-Active Autowerke custom software >-Active Autowerke 12lbs 240mm Aluminum flywheel (available with or without) >-Aluminum thermostat housing >-Late-model metal water pump impeller >-Low temp thermostat >-Balance and blueprint > >-Engine was assembled using OEM bearings, gaskets, and any other ancillary >components. Rods were >balanced within +- 1.5 grams --- factory tolerance >is +-5 grams. Pistons were balanced to within +- 1 >gram --- factory >rolerance is +-3. Loctite Anaerobic sealer used throughout. > >Currently this motor puts down 249.1rwhp and 221.1rwtq. Karl, at Active >Autowerke has remapped >the AFR's to pull even more torque and HP out of >the motor, but i have not dyno'd since. > >With a 3.25 rear end and BEFORE the big injectors/software this car held >dead-even with a E46 M3 >SMG from 50-120 on three consecutive runs. > _________________________________________________________________ Help protect your PC. Get a FREE computer virus scan online from McAfee. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
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#7. [ChemSoft.NET - Possible SPAM] Alpine changer - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 15:06:20 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: [ChemSoft.NET - Possible SPAM] Alpine changer We have one in the shop, Alpine 5659 or similar (I don't remember). Email me if it is the correct one and you can send me a check for $25 if it works. (you have to pay shipping either way). Offer open to anyone, not sure what this fits, no cartridge included. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#8. UUC information problem/Rob Levinson problem - from Go, Jeffrey
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 22:02:17 +0200 From: "Go, Jeffrey" <jeffrey.go@sap.com> Subject: UUC information problem/Rob Levinson problem Hi Gruppe, I am writing to see if anyone has an issue or has had an issue with Rob Levinson of UUC motorwerks. I had bought a UUC SSK from him the 1st week of September and had an agreement with him, in writing, that he would give me $50 credit when I returned my old shifter back to him. Well, it had been close to 2 weeks now since he had my shifter, and he still has not given me my credit. I tried sending him email several times, and no reply... Any thoughts??
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#9. Re: [E36M3] UUC information problem/Rob Levinson problem - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Wed, 01 Oct 2003 16:06:44 -0400 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] UUC information problem/Rob Levinson problem At 03:03 PM 10/1/2003 -0500, Go, Jeffrey wrote: >Well, it had been close to 2 weeks now since he had my shifter, and he >still has not given me my credit. > >I tried sending him email several times, and no reply... > >Any thoughts?? I know I'm probably stating the obvious, but have you tried calling him? Sometimes that's the easiest way to send a gentle reminder. :) Sometimes it's not even what you think. I remember being annoyed at a customer once because he wasn't responding to my emails. I called him and he was surprised, because he never got any of them. We eventually tracked it down to something in my company's email headers which confused their server. When I had a problem with my UUC clutch stop, they upgraded me to the new version at no cost. I've had good experiences with them, and plan to get their underdrive pulley kit soon based on my past positive experiences. Good luck. - Chris
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#10. Re: [E36M3] UUC information problem/Rob Levinson problem - from Michael Lawrence
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Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 16:10:39 -0400 From: "Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] UUC information problem/Rob Levinson problem Have you tried calling? Rob is a stand up guy, so I don't imagine he has enjoyed a lap dance or a steak diner at your expense. I would try calling UUC direct, to discuss whatever the problem is. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Go, Jeffrey" <jeffrey.go@sap.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 4:03 PM Subject: [E36M3] UUC information problem/Rob Levinson problem > Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2003 22:02:17 +0200 > From: "Go, Jeffrey" <jeffrey.go@sap.com> > Subject: UUC information problem/Rob Levinson problem > > Hi Gruppe, > > I am writing to see if anyone has an issue or has had an issue with Rob Levinson of UUC motorwerks. > > I had bought a UUC SSK from him the 1st week of September and had an agreement with him, in writing, that he would give me $50 credit when I returned my old shifter back to him. > > Well, it had been close to 2 weeks now since he had my shifter, and he still has not given me my credit. > > I tried sending him email several times, and no reply... > > Any thoughts?? > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > >