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#1. Shifting in cold weather - from Newman, Christopher
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Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 12:56:17 -0400 From: "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> Subject: Shifting in cold weather The outside temperature is starting to get colder now (40 degrees F in the morning). For any manual transmission car, it seems that shifting gears in colder weather is less-smooth until the transmission warms up. Sort of like warming up and stretching before playing sports. On the other hand, in 90 degree summer heat, since the transmission and fluid are already relatively warm, shifting is smooth right from the start. A lot of you mention using different brands of fluid in your transmissions. Do any of these fluids ELIMINATE the less-smooth shifting when cold, or do they just REDUCE it ? Or is less-smooth shifting in cold weather just a given, regardless of the fluid you use ? Thanks for any thoughts.
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#2. Re: E36 Engine Block Info - from Roger Baker
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Date: Mon, 06 Oct 2003 10:20:51 -0700 From: Roger Baker <RogerBkr@netscape.net> Subject: Re: E36 Engine Block Info The info I have shows the 2.8, 3.0 & 3.2 all have different bore & stroke. The 2.8 has smaller bore & stroke than your 3.2, so swapping the 2.8 crank would "shrink" your 3.0 engine's displacement. You would need a crank from the 3.2 if you want to grow your engine. I would have to check, but you may have to change pistons & rods too to make it a real 3.2 (and have the block bored slightly). Just buy a 3.2L shortblock! -- Roger Baker "Bill P" <billpanop@suscom.net> wrote: >I need some info on the engine blocks for the E-36. Here is my scenerio. I >have a 1995 M3 (3.0L) with a Supercharger. Wanting more power I have decided >to make the motor a 3.2L with new forged JE pistons and more BOOST. > >I have been told that the easiest way to make my motor into a 3.2L is to use >a crank, rods and pistons from a 1996+ M3. > >I have access to a 1996 328 engine for next to nothing. Am I correct in >thinking that the crank and rods are the same as in the 1996+ 3.2L M3. I >have been told that these 2 motors are the same minus the BORE. > >I am wondering if I can use the crank from this 1996 motor and put in my >block? > >Thank In Advance > >Bill P > >
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#3. Frost-on-the-Pumpkin Driver School- St. Louis - from Kris Welhart
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Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 12:30:57 -0500 From: "Kris Welhart" <kris.welhart@cyou.com> Subject: Frost-on-the-Pumpkin Driver School- St. Louis As the days get shorter and the weather turns cooler, it can only mean one thing, the St. Louis BMW Club's annual Frost-on-the-Pumpkin school at Gateway International Raceway. This year's event is November 1st and 2nd with an Instructor tuning day on Halloween, October 31st. Talk about scary! For those of you who don't know, GIR is a ROVAL using an infield road course and turns 3 & 4 of the oval. It's a fun track with great facilities (covered paddock anyone?) and is guaranteed to be a great weekend. It's also a great way to close out the 2003 driving school season. For a track map, check out http://www.gatewayraceway.com/mapOval.html. St. Louis is but a short drive from Chicago, Kansas City, Indianapolis and Memphis with a lot of convenient, clean and inexpensive lodging close to the track. There are a few spaces left so please join us for what will be for many the last event of the year. For more information and an application, check-out www.stlbmwclub.com. Hope to see you there! Kris St. Louis BMW Club
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Shifting in cold weather - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 11:51:10 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Shifting in cold weather > A lot of you mention using different brands of fluid in your > transmissions. > Do any of these fluids ELIMINATE the less-smooth shifting when cold, or > do they just REDUCE it ? First off, I'm in Northern California, so our notion of "cold" may be different from yours :-) IME, an appropriate trannsmission fluid will help REDUCE the balky cold-shifting, but won't necessarily eliminate it. Just like with motor oils, some will perform better in cold climates than others, but still will need some time to come up to temperature to flow properly. My 2 cents, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5
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#5. Stop Tech 332MM kit - initial review - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 21:09:11 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Stop Tech 332MM kit - initial review I broke down and bought the 332MM Stop Tech kit from Bimmerworld (no affiliation) last week. They did well on the price and were very easy to deal with. I installed this weekend and had my first day of driving. The kit was simple and straight forward to install. The fit and finish is excellent. It comes with "performance" pads, 2 piece slotted rotors (aluminum hats) and new stainless steel lines. These 4 piston calipers are huge! I had to put a 10mm spacer behind my BBS RC 17X8 rims and I only have about 3-4MM of space between the caliper and rim. The braking is excellent. Very even and very steady. There is a rather dramatic difference between the stock set up. I've got a drivers school at Sebring in January (Winterfest for those interested) and will give the track update soon. Shel Hart 98 M3
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#6. Bringing 95 M3 into CA... - from Reid Conti
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Date: Mon, 6 Oct 2003 23:13:30 -0700 From: Reid Conti <reid@conti.net> Subject: Bringing 95 M3 into CA... Howdy.. I'm currently in CA, and looking at selling my 95 Daytona Violet M3 while I'm here.. But it's registered in WA. So I guess I'm wondering what kind of hoops I'll have to jump thru to get it registered for sale here? I don't want to essentially find a buyer and then run into problems getting it registered.. What kind of steps/money am I looking at? I guess I'll have to do smog, which is a tossup -- it's failed in WA before, but I think it's just that the cold start sucks.. once you get it nice and hot it passes with flying colors, so hopefully it will pass here as well. Any other inspection, say by the highway patrol which will complain about my lack of front plate, and my ellipsoids, etc? thanks! - reid
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#7. FS: 10 mm Spacers with lugs - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 14:22:54 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: FS: 10 mm Spacers with lugs I have a set of 10 mm spacers (pair) with 10 extended lugs which I purchased from Rogue Engineering. I have a few extra lugs (spares) which I will throw in with the purchase. Since I am not running an aggressive setup anymore, I do not require them. They come with life-time warranty. First $55 takes it. Ahmad
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Bringing 95 M3 into CA... - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 12:57:06 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Bringing 95 M3 into CA... > I guess I'll have to do smog, Yep. Although I'm not sure if there's any issues with it being currently registered in WA. You may have to register it in CA first, then sell it? Dunno. Check around at the CA DMV site: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dmv.htm > Any other inspection, say by the highway patrol which > will complain about my lack of front plate, and my ellipsoids, etc? Nope. Moderately helpful <g>, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - bought new from NY, a few CA hoops 1993 325is #44 JP/A5
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#9. [E36M3] Parking ticket - from Go, Jeffrey
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 22:10:42 +0200 From: "Go, Jeffrey" <jeffrey.go@sap.com> Subject: [E36M3] Parking ticket Hello Gruppe, Once again, I ask for your knowledgeable assistance. I received a parking ticket in palo alto, in the underground parking at my place of work. I was parked on the crossline straddling 2 Handicap spots. I did not block the spots, merely parked in between them, so to speak. Anyways, the site security called the parking police on me and they in turn, wrote a citation for $300!! I wrote them back, giving them several reasons why I had to park there. 1). Lack of parking space 2). Car cannot be out on the sun at that time since my bumper just got replaced and paint was new....etc... They wrote me back today, and they said that after review, the citation stands. I can request a hearing, but I would have to pay the money upfront. I am disgusted with this, and want to stand up and fight this... My question is: 1). Do I have a leg to stand on? 2). Will I need a lawyer for this? Thanks in advance Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Jim Bassett [mailto:jim@jimbassett.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 1:04 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Bringing 95 M3 into CA... Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 12:57:06 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Bringing 95 M3 into CA... > I guess I'll have to do smog, Yep. Although I'm not sure if there's any issues with it being currently registered in WA. You may have to register it in CA first, then sell it? Dunno. Check around at the CA DMV site: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dmv.htm > Any other inspection, say by the highway patrol which > will complain about my lack of front plate, and my ellipsoids, etc? Nope. Moderately helpful <g>, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - bought new from NY, a few CA hoops 1993 325is #44 JP/A5 ************************************************* 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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#10. Re: [E36M3] Parking ticket - from Michael Lawrence
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 16:32:29 -0400 From: "Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Parking ticket I don't think you will have a leg to stand on. I wont comment about the handicap part, as I don't know exactly what the spots look like and I have a handicapped person in my family which gives one a different perspective, especially when I see people use the handicapped spots for trivial reasons, rain, needed cover for car, etc etc. Generally, the lines are there for the extra space needed to load/unload wheel chairs, wheel chair left etc. Handicapped parking spaces are designed to be large for a reason, with strict codes that builders, property owners etc must follow. I have been on both sides of the fence during the building phase, but tend to agree with the stiff fines and think they should be much stiffer, so any and all would not even remotely consider using one unless needed. As to fighting it, I cannot think of a good reason they would let you off? Can you really think of anything? not being a smart ass, but just discussing the facts. Needing shelter for the bumper cover is important, but I would just respond with "get there earlier' to get a spot. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Go, Jeffrey" <jeffrey.go@sap.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 4:23 PM Subject: [E36M3] Parking ticket > Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 22:10:42 +0200 > From: "Go, Jeffrey" <jeffrey.go@sap.com> > Subject: [E36M3] Parking ticket > > Hello Gruppe, > > Once again, I ask for your knowledgeable assistance. > > I received a parking ticket in palo alto, in the underground parking at my place of work. > I was parked on the crossline straddling 2 Handicap spots. I did not block the spots, merely parked in between them, so to speak. > > Anyways, the site security called the parking police on me and they in turn, wrote a citation for $300!! > I wrote them back, giving them several reasons why I had to park there. > 1). Lack of parking space > 2). Car cannot be out on the sun at that time since my bumper just got replaced and paint was new....etc... > > They wrote me back today, and they said that after review, the citation stands. > I can request a hearing, but I would have to pay the money upfront. > > I am disgusted with this, and want to stand up and fight this... > > My question is: > 1). Do I have a leg to stand on? > 2). Will I need a lawyer for this? > > > Thanks in advance > Jeff > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jim Bassett [mailto:jim@jimbassett.com] > Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 1:04 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Bringing 95 M3 into CA... > > > Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 12:57:06 -0700 > From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Bringing 95 M3 into CA... > > > I guess I'll have to do smog, > > Yep. > > Although I'm not sure if there's any issues with it being currently registered in WA. You may have to register it in CA first, then sell it? Dunno. > > Check around at the CA DMV site: > http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dmv.htm > > > Any other inspection, say by the highway patrol which > > will complain about my lack of front plate, and my ellipsoids, etc? > > Nope. > > Moderately helpful <g>, > Jim Bassett > 1998 M3/4 - bought new from NY, a few CA hoops > 1993 325is #44 JP/A5 > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#11. Re: [E36M3] Parking ticket - from Zack Steinkamp
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Date: Tue, 7 Oct 2003 13:35:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Zack Steinkamp <edsarkiss@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Parking ticket --- "Go, Jeffrey" <jeffrey.go@sap.com> wrote: > My question is: > 1). Do I have a leg to stand on? you may, but the people who appreciate being able to get out of their vans that are rightfully parked in the handicapped spaces may not! LOL suck it up dude -- you know it's wrong to park in or block handicapped spots. those lines are there so that people who have vans with a wheelchair lift have space to enter/exit their vehicle. zs