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#1. Re: [E36M3] Air in Radiator... - from James Clay
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 16:00:55 -0500 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Air in Radiator... Fill the system by removing the cap, remove the top radiator hose from the radiator, and pour in the hose. After it is full, jam the hose on to lose minimal fluid, then fill the reservoir. Start the car and bleed with the bleeder screw. Has been flawless for us. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#2. Re: Air in Radiator... - from John Pease
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 14:27:58 -0800 (PST) From: John Pease <john_pease123@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Air in Radiator... There are several things you can do to improve bleeding. Squeezing hoses and blipping the throttle have been mentioned. You could also drill a 1/8" in the thermostat near the top of its mounted position. This will serve as a path for trapped air to escape without having to play Russian roulette with the engine temperature. My Corvette buddies use an aspirin wedged in the thermostat to do the same thing. I don't know if BMW's are as happy as Chevy's with aspirin. You might have to use one of those horrible-tasting German throat lozenges. Finally, see if you can put the car on a steep incline or, if the radiator hoses allow, raise the radiator above its mounted location to motivate to those escaping air bubbles. John Pease __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Snow tires anyone? - from Walter Jordan
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:12:46 -0500 From: "Walter Jordan" <wbj12@rcn.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Snow tires anyone? Hey Chester, I run the WS-50s on my M3 in a 205/65-16 and they are flat out awesome in snow but keep the wrench handy... they are like 70s vintage bias plys on dry pavement. (OK, not that bad really but no fun either) I just swap out when the weather looks bad. It only takes me 20 min. (batt. powered impact for xmas) to go from snows to summers and I get the best of both worlds. YMMV -- Walter -----Original Message----- From: Chester Wong [mailto:chester_p_wong@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 11:52 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Snow tires anyone? Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 08:39:15 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Snow tires anyone? Hey guys. My 4 year old Pirelli snow tires seem to be on their last legs. Whereas I used to not be able to break them loose, not it seems very easy. Pirelli doesn't make that tire anymore (or in that size...225/45s) so I'm exploring other tires. So....Blizzak LM-22, Blizzak WS-50 (which one is a newer design?? the LM or the WS?) or the Pilot Alpin? The LM is $155, the WS-50 is $134 and the Alpin is $151. Michelin has a $40 rebate on the purchase of 4 tires... TIA, Chester ===== ************************************************* 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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#4. Re: Headlight bulbs - from Craig Perrin
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:24:30 -0500 From: Craig Perrin <cperrin@tampabay.rr.com> Subject: Re: Headlight bulbs I can vouch that Silverstar H1s are brighter and whiter than Nokya H1s, which are functionally worse than the bulbs that came with my ZKW ellipsoids. Nokyas are very blue, Silverstars are slightly blue. Frankly, though, even Silverstars are only marginally better than standard H1s. I hereby resolve never to spend another dollar on "HID-look" bulbs--and to save those dollars for actual HIDs. Craig Perrin 95 M3 -------------------- 3 -------------------- Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:01:33 -0500 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Headlight bulbs Check out the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs: http://www.sylvania.com/auto/silverstar.htm I don't have personal experience with them, but I've read responses from several people who claim these are the same color as HIDs, and do not have diminished brightness. I plan to test them soon. -rb Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Snow tires anyone? - from Lin Gary
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 19:27:26 -0500 From: "Lin Gary" <Lin_Gary@bah.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Snow tires anyone? The Blizzaks (disc. MZ-01) did well in snow but wore fast and were way to squishy; I now have the Semperit Sport Grips from http://www.tires.com , there is even one sportier than that in M3 sizes. Dry handling and wear are much better than the Blizzak spongecell compounds - more comparable to the Pirellis, Michelins, Nokians and Vredesteins. 195/60-15 for the E30 was $68. Gary 330ti, E30 325
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Re: Headlight bulbs - from Reed
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 17:34:04 -0800 From: "Reed" <reedthis@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Headlight bulbs > > Check out the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs: > > > -rb > I've got them in my 98 M3, and I like them. Nice white light, and they seem to be just as bright as stock to me. Reed/Seattle
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#7. seeking suspension advise - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:13:15 -0800 (PST) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: seeking suspension advise My 97 M3 Coupe with 125k miles needs new shocks. I would appreciate some advise in picking the best shocks and springs for my situation. This vehicle is my daily driver but spends 4 weekends a year at Road Atlanta. It has 18" SSR GT3 forged wheels with 235/40 18 tires. I have the x-brace and both front and rear strut tower braces. I have just ordered the AA Supercharger kit. I'm looking for improved handling without any significant ride penalties. This is my daily driver after all. I'm tempted to go with Koni adjustable shocks and Eibach springs but was wondering if this is the best way to go in my situation. Is there a better combination? Should I consider coilovers? If so, which ones? Hunt Hodgetts, Atlanta __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New Yahoo! Photos - easier uploading and sharing. http://photos.yahoo.com/
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#8. RE: [E36M3] seeking suspension advise - from Walter Jordan
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 21:58:11 -0500 From: "Walter Jordan" <wbj12@rcn.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] seeking suspension advise I have the Koni SA setup in a daily driver for 30k/yr (shimmed a bit for neg. camber but essentially stock) that does about 10 schools a year at the Glen, Summit Point, Lime Rock and Pocono. These are far from smooth tracks. It really is the best of both worlds. H&R Sport or Eibach Pro Kit are a toss up IMO, I use the stock springs but plan to pick up a set of either of those two depending on which I find in my back yard cheap... I would pay the extra scratch to TC Kline for the on-car adj. rears if I had it to do over.
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#9. Re: [E36M3] seeking suspension advise - from DocWyte
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 20:03:00 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] seeking suspension advise Hunt, unfortunately there is no free lunch. I ran SA koni's with stock springs/sways for a year and they were a very nice combo of ride and handling. However, for any significant upgrade in handling, you have to get stiffer springs and that'll effect the ride negatively. The eibachs are probably the best springs to get as far as retaining a good ride, their spring rates are fairly close to the M3 ltw spring rates. I decided I wanted more handling than a set of eibachs would provide and stepped up to the koni coilover kit. I chose the koni kit over the H&R kit because I wanted to retain the damping adjustability the koni's give. The handling is markedly improved and the ride is reasonable. It's *much* stiffer than stock, but with the koni's on full soft it's decent. Bear in mind I kind of live out in the sticks where the roads are in good condition... -josh --- Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> wrote: > I'm looking for improved handling without any > significant ride penalties. This is my daily driver > after all. > > I'm tempted to go with Koni adjustable shocks and > Eibach springs but was wondering if this is the best > way to go in my situation. Is there a better > combination? > Should I consider coilovers? If so, which ones? > > Hunt Hodgetts, Atlanta > > ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 http://search.yahoo.com/top2003
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#10. Track Tires part 2 - Size? - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 23:26:31 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Track Tires part 2 - Size? Dear All, First thanks for all of the suggestions that I have received so far, I really appreciated them! I found a supplier who had some 17 x 8.5 Kosei's left, so I ordered 5 of them. Now on to tires.. I was speaking with a friend today, and he mentioned that Khumo is coming out with a new tire? The 710? Does anyone have any info on these? At this point I am considering going to go with the Khumo Victoracer V700's. I have a 98 M3/4 with the Eibach Pro kit on it w/Koni SA's. I want to run the same size tire front and back. The Khumo's come in a 225 45 17, 235 40 17 or a 245 45 17. Does anyone know if the 245 45 17's will rub? Is anyone running a suspension set up like mine, and running tires this wide (Front and Back) ? Also what is the group's feelings about shaving & heat cycling? Thanks for the help! Mo 98 M3/4 91 325IX 82 323i (Project car)