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#1. Potentially FS: '96 M3 Project Car - from sbacon9@megapathdsl.net
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 13:48:53 -0400 From: "sbacon9@megapathdsl.net" <sbacon9@megapathdsl.net> Subject: Potentially FS: '96 M3 Project Car I embarked many moons ago on a project to build the ultimate street M3. Unfortunately the project has sat stalled for many, many months at the shop of a tuner who shall remain nameless (for now) awaiting completion of the 3rd iteration of a supercharged motor setup. I have basically run out of patience and enthusiasm for the project, to say nothing of having lost basically all confidence in the aftermarket as a whole, and with twins on the way toward the end of the year I'm not expecting a big increase in available time to finish it off. I could get very serious very quickly about selling it if I can get a reasonable offer (would have to be north of 20k to even be considered). Car is currently in Southern CA; I live in the Bay Area and pickup can be arranged from either location. This could easily be a killer car for someone with the energy to complete the motor setup, either blown or put a rebuilt in it with the JC cam kit and you'd have an awesome car. I have the title in hand. Details are as follows: - '96 M3 coupe, black on black, roughly 48k miles - almost entirely a street car, has seen the track only twice. I bought the car secondhand with less than 5k miles on it in late 1997, so provenance is fully known. Non-Lux (unheated Vaders), sunroof. - Body and interior are in excellent shape, few to no dings (small nick in rear bumper cover), no accident damage; hood and new front air dam were painted to repair stone chips and a ding in the leading edge of the hood. 3 spoke M coupe wheel with airbag. Lighted OEM 6 speed shift knob. 3 VDO gages in AA sunglass pocket holder. - Serious custom stereo: Focal components front and rear; 2 10" subs in a sealed box built across the back of the trunk (fits behind Dinan strut tower bar); 3 PPI amps (2 in custom rack built in lefthand side of trunk, smaller one for rears hidden). Currently using Empeg as head unit, could also be talked into including Nak MB100 CD head w/Kimber cable interconnect instead. Clifford alarm. - OEM LTW rear wing, including risers (not installed) and PTG-installed 3rd brake light (have all paperwork). New rear window and deck cover without 3rd brake light for factory look. - Brackets for OEM front splitter installed, using LTW bumper insert. Splitter not currently installed. - Suspension: H&R coilovers, UUC sways, E30 aluminum front control arms, BMP adjustable rear arms, KMAC front camber plates; new rear toe bushings with GC spacers, GC rear shock mounts. - Drivetrain: Euro 6 speed tranny, lightweight flywheel and M5 clutch setup; 3.64 rear with Quaiffe and Alpina diff cover. Rebuilt driveshaft with larger, serviceable U joints. - Brakes: Mov'it big brakes on all 4 corners. Rotors have no meaningful lips, includes spare set of front rotors. - Engine: head currently off. Newly-built head on brand new BMW casting with cams, larger valves, heavy duty springs. RMS Stage III supercharger setup, including larger MAF and external fuel pump, with aftercooler and water injection, all installed. JetHot coated headers. Recent radiator and water pump; 12" SPAL electric cooling fan. RMS oil cooler using Euro filter housing with built-in thermostat. OBD-I manifold and fuel rail. New 140 amp OEM alternator. - Wheels: OEM LTW polished wheels, clean and undamaged, recent S-03s with tons of tread. And a number of parts for sale separately: - Recaro Sport seats in black and grey patterned cloth - with comfort package (heat, vent, electric recline, height, and rake), include mounting brackets and sliders. Also includes 2 meters of matching Recaro cloth so you can have rear seats recovered to match. - New-in-box Blanton-rebuilt Euro (large case) diff, 3.46 with Quaiffe. Includes used carrier and nose piece, needs to be sandblasted and painted; also includes Turner sway bracket reinforcing plates ready to be welded on. - Full SPA dual gauge setup, orange illumination - oil pressure/oil temp; boost and EGT; fuel pressure and water temp. Include all sensors and lots of Aeroquip plumbing, never installed. I do not have pictures at present but can arrange to provide them and full documentation for a serious buyer. Other listers (Scott Yu, Kit Wetzler, Alan Taur) are familiar with this car and can vouch for the details. Skip -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
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#2. FS: 3.15 E36 M3 Differential - from jeffreylin@att.net
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 18:15:41 +0000 From: jeffreylin@att.net Subject: FS: 3.15 E36 M3 Differential For Sale: 3.15 LSD Differential for E36 Cylinder, from 60K mile E36 M3 Asking $495 plus shipping from Bay Area, CA or pickup. > ************************************************************** > E36M3 List - Forum for Discussion of E36M3 Series Automobiles > ************************************************************** > BMWMPower on the Web: http://www.bmw-m.net > ************************************************************** > > This digest contains the following messages: > > 1. Earthlink burped > by: George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> > 2. (apologies in advance) Earthlink ... > by: George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> > 3. Engine Block material > by: Bill P <billpanop@suscom.net> > 4. Steering rack? > by: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> > 5. Re: cut-n-gut koni install and race suspension question > by: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > 6. Re: [E36M3] Steering rack? > by: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> > 7. re: cut-n-gut koni install and race suspension question > by: Zachary Eyler-Walker <zwalker@cs.utk.edu> > 8. RE: [E36M3] A-pillar questions > by: Newman, Christopher <CNewman@LSAC.org> > 9. Mad shouts > by: Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> > 10. Battery > by: JUSTIN GERRY <JGERRY@butchers.com> > > -------------------- 1 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 08:41:07 -0600 > From: George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> > Subject: Earthlink burped > > Earthlink burped last night. Please restore me to the list. > -- > =========================== > georgercarrjr@earthlink.net > > > > -------------------- 2 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 08:44:41 -0600 > From: George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> > Subject: (apologies in advance) Earthlink ... > > Due to problems last night, I missed all emails from all originators > between 7:49 PM > MDT and 10:59 PM MDT. > -- > =========================== > georgercarrjr@earthlink.net > > > > -------------------- 3 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 10:51:45 -0400 > From: "Bill P" <billpanop@suscom.net> > Subject: Engine Block material > > I have a 1995 M3 and I know it has an iron block. Do the 1996+ 3.2 L M3 uses > aluminum blocks? DO any E-36 M3's use an aluminum block? > > BP > > > > > > -------------------- 4 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 10:56:28 -0400 > From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> > Subject: Steering rack? > > Greetings gruppe, > > Just got my car back from the shop, one of the things they pointed out > was that there was some play in the steering rack (along with one of > the ball joints). Now ball joints I know are wear items, but I wasn't > under the impression that steering racks wear out. Steering still > feels good, responsive and no unusual shimmy or anything like that. > What sez the collective wisdom of the list? How big of a concern > should this be? > > Thanks, > Andrej > '97 M3 > > > > > -------------------- 5 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 10:23:24 -0500 > From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > Subject: Re: cut-n-gut koni install and race suspension question > > on 10/22/03 9:49 AM, Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> wrote: > > > when turner, ptg, bmw, build there race cars do they use true coilovers > > in the rear?, ie; coil wrapped around rear shock? > > Not usually. One reason is that the rear shock towers aren't built to take > combined spring and shock loads. You can use real coilovers on a full race > car where the roll cage ties into the rear shock towers and reinforces them. > > > or is there another way to adjust ride height and corner weight without having > > a hundred different springs with set heights? > > "Coilover" kits for our cars come with threaded rear spring perches. These > are often used in conjunction with 60mm diameter race pattern springs of > appropriate static length to allow a reasonable range of ride height > adjustment. > > Turner, TC Kline and Ground Control all sell these. GC's not very helpful > redesign of their already terrible web site (very nice products though) > seems to have eliminated many of the component photos, but if you go to: > http://www.ground-control.com/?D=88e79e2485b8d2b76ff100ac477b054b > and look at the top photo, you'll see the rear spring and height adjuster at > the extreme right, and slightly less visibly in the photo below it. > > I have the TC Kline/Koni DA coilovers on my E36 M3. > > Neil > 96 M3 > > > > > -------------------- 6 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 11:28:53 -0400 > From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Steering rack? > > At 09:59 AM 10/22/2003 -0500, Andrej Dolenc wrote: > >Just got my car back from the shop, one of the things they pointed out > >was that there was some play in the steering rack (along with one of > >the ball joints). Now ball joints I know are wear items, but I wasn't > >under the impression that steering racks wear out. Steering still > >feels good, responsive and no unusual shimmy or anything like that. > >What sez the collective wisdom of the list? How big of a concern > >should this be? > > When I had my car in the shop for Inspection II at around 100k miles, I was > told that the steering rack had play and needed replaced. I didn't notice > anything wrong with the steering feel, but let them do the work. (I had an > extended warranty at the time, so it only cost me $50.) I admit that the > steering seemed a bit tighter when I got the car back, but nothing > dramatic. I always thought this seemed a little funny until I read your > post. Maybe they do wear out in such a way that nothing seems amiss from > the driver's seat. > > - Chris > > > > > > -------------------- 7 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 11:40:47 -0400 (EDT) > From: Zachary Eyler-Walker <zwalker@cs.utk.edu> > Subject: re: cut-n-gut koni install and race suspension question > > > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 07:33:10 -0700 > > From: Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> > > Subject: cut-n-gut koni install and race suspension question > > > > Group, > > I am preparing to do the usual cut-n-gut koni install, anyone have > > a set of blown out front struts they want to get rid of?, many thanks > > also when turner, ptg, bmw, build there race cars do they use true > > coilovers in the rear?, ie; coil wrapped around rear shock? or is there > > another way to adjust ride height and corner weight without having a > > hundred different springs with set heights? thanks for the input. > > > > Cody McCoy > > '95 ///m3/2 > > Check out ground-control.com for their $400 bolt on coil over kit (uses > your current struts/shocks). This lets you run pretty much any spring > rate and set your ride height, too. > > Yes, most race teams that can run true coilovers in the rear will run > them, but you really can't use them in an e36 m3 unless you heavily > reinforce the shock mounting points. Typically this involves a full race > cage with extensions welded onto the shock towers. Not exactly ideal for > a daily driver. > > Zach > > > > -------------------- 8 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:38:42 -0400 > From: "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] A-pillar questions > > > Many thanks to Jamie for providing this information. > I contacted a local dealer and the door seal costs $169.00 and the apron > costs $61.25. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jamie Howton [SMTP:jhowton@fotofab.com] > > Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 3:22 PM > > To: 'Newman, Christopher'; 'E36M3' > > Subject: RE: [E36M3] A-pillar questions > > > > <SNIP> > > > > Here are the BMW part numbers, I have no idea what the parts cost. > > > > Front Left Door Seal Schwartz 51 71 2 138 957 > > Front Left Door Seal Schiefer 51 71 1 977 727 > > > > Covering Apron Left Anthrazit 51 43 2 251 801 > > > > > > > > -------------------- 9 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 09:48:01 -0700 > From: Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> > Subject: Mad shouts > > > Group, > Mad shouts to Lee, Kim, Neil and Erik for their great info..thanks Guys, > advice and offers of help, I have a much clearer understanding of what is > involved now, plus a great new (to me) vendor, ( ground control) .....still need > a couple worn out front strut housings if anyone has some laying around though. > Cheers > Cody '95///m3/2...tips back imaginary cold fermented refreshment in honor of > great e-mail list!!! > Cody McCoy > mailto:Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com > > > > > > > > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 13:45:45 -0400 > From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> > Subject: Battery > > Here are all the versions of the Johnson Controls Group 48 battery (I > believe they are all the same design, I guess they can be made in > different places noting what others have said). > > They all have the same 875/700 ratings: > > Interstate MTP-91 (18 month, 72 month prorated) ~$100 > Motorcraft BXL-48 (??,??) > Energizer 48-L (2 year, 72 month prorated) $80 > Power Connection 48-P (??, ??) > DieHard 31248 (18 month, 72 month prorated) ~$95 > Duralast 48-D (2 year, 72 month prorated) $60 > AutoCraft 48/91-1 (??, ??) > > I just bought the Duralast (Autozone version) for $60, it comes with > the vent extension. Fits just fine. > > -Justin > > -- > '76 02 > '97 m3 > bmw cca > checkout http://www.bmw2002.net > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#3. Muffler maintenance - from Newman, Christopher
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 14:24:38 -0400 From: "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> Subject: Muffler maintenance Hello, Regarding a stock muffler on a 96 M3 coupe: It's in good condition, but I'm thinking of preventive maintenance, and to some degree, aesthetics. I recall a silver-colored spraypaint specifically made to withstand high exhaust temperatures. Has anyone tried spraypainting their muffler with such a product ? Any recommendations on what products to consider ? Comments on the application procedure would also be great. Any prep work necessary before applying the spraypaint ? Did you remove the muffler, or just mask off and spraypaint the muffler with it still on the car ? What were your end results ? Also, any recommendations on products that will shine up and protect the 2 exhaust tips ? Thanks for any suggestions.
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Engine Block material - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 11:58:58 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Engine Block material > I have a 1995 M3 and I know it has an iron block. Do the 1996+ 3.2 L M3 > uses aluminum blocks? AFAIK, no, they also use iron blocks. > DO any E-36 M3's use an aluminum block? Euro motors, maybe? And I think the M Roadster (and Coupe?) may have used aluminum blocks. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett
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#5. RE: [E36M3] A-pillar questions - from Scott Yu
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:58:51 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott Yu <segascott@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] A-pillar questions You might want to shop around a bit. I got my replacement seal from Pacific or Eurasian (can't remember which one) for around $97, IIRC. Even with shipping it's significantly cheaper - just make sure you've got the right color :-P scott yu bay area, ca --- "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> wrote: > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:38:42 -0400 > From: "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] A-pillar questions > > > Many thanks to Jamie for providing this information. > I contacted a local dealer and the door seal costs > $169.00 and the apron > costs $61.25. > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search http://shopping.yahoo.com
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#6. Re: [E36M3] More Hat swapping - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 17:03:15 -0400 From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] More Hat swapping In a message dated 10/20/2003 4:09:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, klein@robinsonad.com writes: > probably the HR Sports in front and HR Race in the > rear, and I'm anticipating a 1.5" drop on an otherwise > stock suspension Steve, Is this setup going to lower the rear of the car more than the front? Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA BSP Champ '01 and '02
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#7. RE: [E36M3] FS: 3.15 E36 M3 Differential - from Dames, Mark
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 14:42:08 -0700 From: "Dames, Mark" <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> Subject: RE: [E36M3] FS: 3.15 E36 M3 Differential This offering suggests to me that M3 diff's were offered in different gear ratio's? If so, was this a variable from production year to production year, or were there multiple ratio's available for a given year? Did the tranny ratio's vary year to year? mark. -----Original Message----- From: jeffreylin@att.net [mailto:jeffreylin@att.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2003 11:19 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] FS: 3.15 E36 M3 Differential Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 18:15:41 +0000 From: jeffreylin@att.net Subject: FS: 3.15 E36 M3 Differential For Sale: 3.15 LSD Differential for E36 Cylinder, from 60K mile E36 M3 Asking $495 plus shipping from Bay Area, CA or pickup. > ************************************************************** > E36M3 List - Forum for Discussion of E36M3 Series Automobiles > ************************************************************** > BMWMPower on the Web: http://www.bmw-m.net > ************************************************************** > > This digest contains the following messages: > > 1. Earthlink burped > by: George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> > 2. (apologies in advance) Earthlink ... > by: George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> > 3. Engine Block material > by: Bill P <billpanop@suscom.net> > 4. Steering rack? > by: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> > 5. Re: cut-n-gut koni install and race suspension question > by: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > 6. Re: [E36M3] Steering rack? > by: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> > 7. re: cut-n-gut koni install and race suspension question > by: Zachary Eyler-Walker <zwalker@cs.utk.edu> > 8. RE: [E36M3] A-pillar questions > by: Newman, Christopher <CNewman@LSAC.org> > 9. Mad shouts > by: Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> > 10. Battery > by: JUSTIN GERRY <JGERRY@butchers.com> > > -------------------- 1 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 08:41:07 -0600 > From: George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> > Subject: Earthlink burped > > Earthlink burped last night. Please restore me to the list. > -- > =========================== > georgercarrjr@earthlink.net > > > > -------------------- 2 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 08:44:41 -0600 > From: George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> > Subject: (apologies in advance) Earthlink ... > > Due to problems last night, I missed all emails from all originators > between 7:49 PM > MDT and 10:59 PM MDT. > -- > =========================== > georgercarrjr@earthlink.net > > > > -------------------- 3 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 10:51:45 -0400 > From: "Bill P" <billpanop@suscom.net> > Subject: Engine Block material > > I have a 1995 M3 and I know it has an iron block. Do the 1996+ 3.2 L M3 uses > aluminum blocks? DO any E-36 M3's use an aluminum block? > > BP > > > > > > -------------------- 4 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 10:56:28 -0400 > From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> > Subject: Steering rack? > > Greetings gruppe, > > Just got my car back from the shop, one of the things they pointed out > was that there was some play in the steering rack (along with one of > the ball joints). Now ball joints I know are wear items, but I wasn't > under the impression that steering racks wear out. Steering still > feels good, responsive and no unusual shimmy or anything like that. > What sez the collective wisdom of the list? How big of a concern > should this be? > > Thanks, > Andrej > '97 M3 > > > > > -------------------- 5 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 10:23:24 -0500 > From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > Subject: Re: cut-n-gut koni install and race suspension question > > on 10/22/03 9:49 AM, Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> wrote: > > > when turner, ptg, bmw, build there race cars do they use true coilovers > > in the rear?, ie; coil wrapped around rear shock? > > Not usually. One reason is that the rear shock towers aren't built to take > combined spring and shock loads. You can use real coilovers on a full race > car where the roll cage ties into the rear shock towers and reinforces them. > > > or is there another way to adjust ride height and corner weight without having > > a hundred different springs with set heights? > > "Coilover" kits for our cars come with threaded rear spring perches. These > are often used in conjunction with 60mm diameter race pattern springs of > appropriate static length to allow a reasonable range of ride height > adjustment. > > Turner, TC Kline and Ground Control all sell these. GC's not very helpful > redesign of their already terrible web site (very nice products though) > seems to have eliminated many of the component photos, but if you go to: > http://www.ground-control.com/?D=88e79e2485b8d2b76ff100ac477b054b > and look at the top photo, you'll see the rear spring and height adjuster at > the extreme right, and slightly less visibly in the photo below it. > > I have the TC Kline/Koni DA coilovers on my E36 M3. > > Neil > 96 M3 > > > > > -------------------- 6 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 11:28:53 -0400 > From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Steering rack? > > At 09:59 AM 10/22/2003 -0500, Andrej Dolenc wrote: > >Just got my car back from the shop, one of the things they pointed out > >was that there was some play in the steering rack (along with one of > >the ball joints). Now ball joints I know are wear items, but I wasn't > >under the impression that steering racks wear out. Steering still > >feels good, responsive and no unusual shimmy or anything like that. > >What sez the collective wisdom of the list? How big of a concern > >should this be? > > When I had my car in the shop for Inspection II at around 100k miles, I was > told that the steering rack had play and needed replaced. I didn't notice > anything wrong with the steering feel, but let them do the work. (I had an > extended warranty at the time, so it only cost me $50.) I admit that the > steering seemed a bit tighter when I got the car back, but nothing > dramatic. I always thought this seemed a little funny until I read your > post. Maybe they do wear out in such a way that nothing seems amiss from > the driver's seat. > > - Chris > > > > > > -------------------- 7 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 11:40:47 -0400 (EDT) > From: Zachary Eyler-Walker <zwalker@cs.utk.edu> > Subject: re: cut-n-gut koni install and race suspension question > > > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 07:33:10 -0700 > > From: Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> > > Subject: cut-n-gut koni install and race suspension question > > > > Group, > > I am preparing to do the usual cut-n-gut koni install, anyone have > > a set of blown out front struts they want to get rid of?, many thanks > > also when turner, ptg, bmw, build there race cars do they use true > > coilovers in the rear?, ie; coil wrapped around rear shock? or is there > > another way to adjust ride height and corner weight without having a > > hundred different springs with set heights? thanks for the input. > > > > Cody McCoy > > '95 ///m3/2 > > Check out ground-control.com for their $400 bolt on coil over kit (uses > your current struts/shocks). This lets you run pretty much any spring > rate and set your ride height, too. > > Yes, most race teams that can run true coilovers in the rear will run > them, but you really can't use them in an e36 m3 unless you heavily > reinforce the shock mounting points. Typically this involves a full race > cage with extensions welded onto the shock towers. Not exactly ideal for > a daily driver. > > Zach > > > > -------------------- 8 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 12:38:42 -0400 > From: "Newman, Christopher" <CNewman@LSAC.org> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] A-pillar questions > > > Many thanks to Jamie for providing this information. > I contacted a local dealer and the door seal costs $169.00 and the apron > costs $61.25. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Jamie Howton [SMTP:jhowton@fotofab.com] > > Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 3:22 PM > > To: 'Newman, Christopher'; 'E36M3' > > Subject: RE: [E36M3] A-pillar questions > > > > <SNIP> > > > > Here are the BMW part numbers, I have no idea what the parts cost. > > > > Front Left Door Seal Schwartz 51 71 2 138 957 > > Front Left Door Seal Schiefer 51 71 1 977 727 > > > > Covering Apron Left Anthrazit 51 43 2 251 801 > > > > > > > > -------------------- 9 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 09:48:01 -0700 > From: Cody_McCoy <Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com> > Subject: Mad shouts > > > Group, > Mad shouts to Lee, Kim, Neil and Erik for their great info..thanks Guys, > advice and offers of help, I have a much clearer understanding of what is > involved now, plus a great new (to me) vendor, ( ground control) ......still need > a couple worn out front strut housings if anyone has some laying around though. > Cheers > Cody '95///m3/2...tips back imaginary cold fermented refreshment in honor of > great e-mail list!!! > Cody McCoy > mailto:Cody_McCoy@sd.vrtx.com > > > > > > > > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 13:45:45 -0400 > From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> > Subject: Battery > > Here are all the versions of the Johnson Controls Group 48 battery (I > believe they are all the same design, I guess they can be made in > different places noting what others have said). > > They all have the same 875/700 ratings: > > Interstate MTP-91 (18 month, 72 month prorated) ~$100 > Motorcraft BXL-48 (??,??) > Energizer 48-L (2 year, 72 month prorated) $80 > Power Connection 48-P (??, ??) > DieHard 31248 (18 month, 72 month prorated) ~$95 > Duralast 48-D (2 year, 72 month prorated) $60 > AutoCraft 48/91-1 (??, ??) > > I just bought the Duralast (Autozone version) for $60, it comes with > the vent extension. Fits just fine. > > -Justin > > -- > '76 02 > '97 m3 > bmw cca > checkout http://www.bmw2002.net > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#8. Re: [E36M3] FS: 3.15 E36 M3 Differential - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 18:28:56 EDT From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] FS: 3.15 E36 M3 Differential Mark, Yes, there were some slight variations. 1995 M3 used a 3.15 with manual transmission and 3.23 with automatic transmission. 1996+ used 3.23 with manual transmission and 3.38 with auto tranny. And to be complete, the 1995 LTW used a 3.23 rear end. Lowell Seaton '95 M3/2
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Engine Block material - from Bruce
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 17:54:38 -0500 From: "Bruce" <gobuffs93@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Engine Block material > > DO any E-36 M3's use an aluminum block? > > Euro motors, maybe? > > And I think the M Roadster (and Coupe?) may have used aluminum blocks. I am pretty sure no E36 or M Z3 has an aluminum block. I don't think the S54 has an aluminum block either. However, the Z3 2.8 (not sure about the 3.0) has an aluminum block with iron sleeves. HTH, Bruce 95 M3 89 M3 2.5 ex 98 M roadster
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#10. Alternator vs. Battery Final Word - from Walter Jordan
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Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 19:15:02 -0400 From: "Walter Jordan" <wbj12@rcn.com> Subject: Alternator vs. Battery Final Word I was following the battery thread for a bit and figured I'd ring in on a sidebar so here goes: The final word on the Alternator vs. Generator discussion... A generator is essentially an electric motor reversed and produces DC current by rectifying the AC current created by rotating the winding around a fixed armature. It rectifies via a commutator, which is a rough physical connection using brushes. An alternator differs from a generator in what spins... the heavy windings are fixed and the armature is rotated within them. This allows it to turn at much higher speeds and since output is directly proportional to speed this is a good thing. Also, since the winding weight is no longer a concern to performance there are typically 3 or more windings, slightly out of phase to smooth the current that is generated. The AC is rectified using diodes, a solid state device which unlike brushes are not a "contact" part and do not wear or cause drag. So, to sum up, an alternator has more output potential and better wear characteristics than a generator at the cost of some additional complexity. -- Walter Jordan =========================== ______ /__ __\ (oo-00-oo) ======== wbj12@rcn.com