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#1. Bilstein PSS9's now available - from Robert Puertas
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Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 09:25:19 -0800 From: "Robert Puertas" <Puertas@cox.net> Subject: Bilstein PSS9's now available I spoke with my friend at Bilstein the other day. They've finally got the PSS9's for the e36 M3.
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#2. For Sale: 1998 M3 Sedan with 6,400 Miles - from Rick
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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 08:28:19 -0500 From: "Rick" <rick@dovetailracing.com> Subject: For Sale: 1998 M3 Sedan with 6,400 Miles As much as I hate to do it, I must sell my 1998 M3. Here's the car: Only 6,400 miles. One of last 3 sold in U.S. Absolutely flawless in every way. No winters, no smoke, no nicks, always garaged & covered. One owner. Bright red with black leather. Power roof, heated seats, cruise, trip computer, Harman Kardon, wing, alarm, mats, wheel locks, X-brace, strut tower brace, UUC short-shifter & Rob Knob, UUC tubular adjustable anti-sway bars, Sachs coilovers, K-Mac camber plates, ducted brakes with Euro floating rotors, Sharked, Euro headlamps, Schroth belts, cold air intake, mud guards, Active Autowerke SS exhaust. $55,000 invested. Detailed records, all receipts. Photos available. A fabulous track car and a perfectly docile street car. $34,000. Rick at 413.499.7577 or <mailto:rick@dovetailracing.com> rick@dovetailracing.com. (MA) Not cheap, but worth it. Rick Pocock
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#3. Re: I talked to a Bilstein R&D guy on Friday... - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 10:07:42 -0500 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: I talked to a Bilstein R&D guy on Friday... Has anyone recently installed new Bilsteins? Can you verify whether they ride on the bumpstops or not? Chris, please update the list if/when you get the new bumpstops installed, and whether they made a difference for you. Thanks! Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata >Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2003 10:59:17 -0500 >From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> >Subject: I talked to a Bilstein R&D guy on Friday... > >about bumpstops, and about the traffic on the various mailing lists about >the bumpstops being too long. After some searching, he called me back and >told me two very interesting things: > >1. There is a Bilstein part number for a short bumpstop for the front >struts (419350). >2. The old E36 M3 front strut part number has been superceded to a new >model, and this new strut uses the above bumpstop. He confirmed this by >going into their internal database and examining the breakout drawings for >the new strut. > >We discussed what I could do with my front struts, given that I probably >couldn't open them easily now that they have 60k miles or so on them. He >suggested that I could return the struts for a normal strut dyno >test/rebuild evaluation. As a matter of course during the dyno test, the >struts are taken apart. He felt pretty sure that I could have the new >bumpstops installed for nothing except the cost of the new part. > >I'm going to call the warranty department tomorrow and get a cost for this >part number, and see if I really could get them installed during a dyno >test (which I was planning on doing anyway). I will let everyone know. > > - Chris _________________________________________________________________ It’s our best dial-up Internet access offer: 6 months @$9.95/month. Get it now! http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
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#4. Re: [E36M3] For Sale: 1998 M3 Sedan with 6,400 Miles - from Dave Kelley
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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 12:05:04 -0500 From: "Dave Kelley" <d.kelley@usa.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] For Sale: 1998 M3 Sedan with 6,400 Miles I am just curious. Why would you put all that money into mods and never drive the car? What a waste! :-) Dave Kelley 98 M3/4 (happily driven) > Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 08:28:19 -0500 > From: "Rick" <rick@dovetailracing.com> > Subject: For Sale: 1998 M3 Sedan with 6,400 Miles > > As much as I hate to do it, I must sell my 1998 M3. Here's the car: > > Only 6,400 miles. One of last 3 sold in U.S. Absolutely flawless in > every way. No winters, no smoke, no nicks, always garaged & covered. > One owner. Bright red with black leather. Power roof, heated seats, > cruise, trip computer, Harman Kardon, wing, alarm, mats, wheel locks, > X-brace, strut tower brace, UUC short-shifter & Rob Knob, UUC tubular > adjustable anti-sway bars, Sachs coilovers, K-Mac camber plates, > ducted brakes with Euro floating rotors, Sharked, Euro headlamps, > Schroth belts, cold air intake, mud guards, Active Autowerke SS > exhaust. $55,000 invested. Detailed records, all receipts. Photos > available. A fabulous track car and a perfectly docile street car. > $34,000. Rick at 413.499.7577 or <mailto:rick@dovetailracing.com> > rick@dovetailracing.com. (MA) > > > > Not cheap, but worth it. > > > > Rick Pocock > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#5. Exhaust Recap(Was WTB: M3 Exhaust) - from Paci, Noah
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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 13:19:44 -0500 From: "Paci, Noah" <npaci@rr.com> Subject: Exhaust Recap(Was WTB: M3 Exhaust) Ok, thanks to everyone who responded, I got an exhaust for my M3, and appreciate all the responses. Let me just say that there are a lot of them out them out there for anyone who wants one. I got approximately 15 responses, and I only purchased 1. If anyone is interested I would be happy to forward your request onto the people who have them available. Fire Away. However, I feel that there must not be a lot of exhaust swapping in the 525iT world ;-) as I got Zip, Zero, Zilch responses in my query for an OEM take off exhaust for my wifes car. She is a bit peeved at you all ;-) So anyone care to speak up and get me out of the dog house? Cheers, Noah Paci
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#6. Got my koni coilovers installed this morning... - from DocWyte
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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 10:21:04 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Got my koni coilovers installed this morning... Got the coilovers put in this morning. Unforunately the shop broke one of the front swaybar end links, so I can't really beat on the car as the swaybar is disconnected. The shop is buying a new one for me, should have it in tomorrow. Thank you Turner Motorsport! None of the dealers or parts stores had one in stock, but Turner did! The car is looowwwww. I figure it got dropped at least 1.5" in the back. The rear tires are tucked now, you can't see the top of the tire whereas you could before. Rear ride height isn't adjustable, only the front is. I might pick up a set of rear ride height adjusters from Ground Control if I feel the need to raise the back some. Front dropped maybe 1-1.5". I should've measured the car when it was stock. I always forget to do that! Anyways, I can tell the handling is much better already, even with the disconnected swaybar. No dive or squat and the car is much flatter. Ride is definately stiffer, but with the koni's on full soft it's still comfortable. No tire rubbing or anything, don't need spacers, so I'm stoked about that. We'll see what the car does with summer rubber on it this spring! -josh ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Got my koni coilovers installed this morning... - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 10:34:48 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Got my koni coilovers installed this morning... On Dec 22, 2003, at 10:32 AM, DocWyte wrote: > The car is looowwwww. I figure it got dropped at > least 1.5" in the back. The rear tires are tucked > now, you can't see the top of the tire whereas you > could before. Rear ride height isn't adjustable, only > the front is. I might pick up a set of rear ride > height adjusters from Ground Control if I feel the > need to raise the back some. You've probably got 3+ degrees of negative camber in back, which is going to be too much. The adjustable spring perches for the rear will be a good investment. - Mark
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Got my koni coilovers installed this morning... - from DocWyte
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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 11:29:28 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Got my koni coilovers installed this morning... Haven't had a chance to get the car on an alignment rack. I'll do that sometime later this week. I'm hoping to be able to get -2 of camber back there. If I can't, then I'll buy height adjusters and raise the rear up some... -josh --- Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> wrote: > Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 10:34:48 -0800 > From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Got my koni coilovers installed > this morning... > You've probably got 3+ degrees of negative camber in > back, which is > going to be too much. The adjustable spring perches > for the rear will > be a good investment. > > - Mark > > ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Re: 330i PP LSD - from Dames, Mark
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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 14:44:36 -0800 From: "Dames, Mark" <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: 330i PP LSD Do you think LSD would really enhance the performance of your PP?? mark -----Original Message----- From: KLchmn@aol.com [mailto:KLchmn@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 5:53 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: 330i PP LSD Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:39:16 EST From: KLchmn@aol.com Subject: Re: 330i PP LSD The 330i PP does not have a LSD. Weakest point on the car. Cheapest option is $3500 from Brett Anderson at Koala Motorsport. Ouch. I still love my PP, err, 330i PP that is. =8^P Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock '03 330i PP daily driver ************************************************* 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] Re: 330i PP LSD - from Scott Yu
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Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 14:55:58 -0800 (PST) From: Scott Yu <segascott@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: 330i PP LSD Isn't LSD a performance enhancement for just about anyone? --- "Dames, Mark" <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> wrote: > Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 14:44:36 -0800 > From: "Dames, Mark" > <Mark.Dames@PDO.Co.Santa-Clara.CA.US> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: 330i PP LSD > > Do you think LSD would really enhance the > performance of your PP?? > > mark > > -----Original Message----- > From: KLchmn@aol.com [mailto:KLchmn@aol.com] > Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 5:53 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Re: 330i PP LSD > > > Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:39:16 EST > From: KLchmn@aol.com > Subject: Re: 330i PP LSD > > The 330i PP does not have a LSD. Weakest point on > the car. Cheapest option > > is $3500 from Brett Anderson at Koala Motorsport. > Ouch. > > I still love my PP, err, 330i PP that is. =8^P > > Cheers, > > Kirk Lachman > Sin City Chapter > '95 M3 #21 I-stock > '03 330i PP daily driver > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/