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#1. RE: Filtered Water for Washing Cars - from M540
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Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 15:10:36 -0500 From: "M540" <m540@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: Filtered Water for Washing Cars I saw something a while back in the local paper about a new product that would be coming to market in the next year. I don't remember much as far as detail but I know that it was some kind of filter/ion exchange cartridge with a nozzle and a filter/bypass lever that went on the end of your hose. The idea was to wash your car with unfiltered water (saving the filter) and then rinse it with filtered water. The manufacturer's claim was that the water would be clean enough that you could skip drying the car and still not have water spots. I have no idea if this will really work, but after one of you with a black car gives it a thumbs up I'd be willing to give it a try. :) IIRC the estimated price was in the range of $25 though this seems low. Here's an existing product that appears to do the same kind of thing if you supply your own nozzle: http://lushaninc.com/carwash.htm For the Ultimate Garage set I'd like to recommend another alternative: http://www.sparkleauto.com/sobrite-streamline.html There is no question in my mind that this reverse osmosis system should do the trick. If you're willing to spend $10k for a spotless DIY car wash, however, let me offer my telephone number as there are some other things I'd like to sell you. Kevin
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#2. Stock M3 camshaft spec - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 15:30:15 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Stock M3 camshaft spec > Does anyone have the full specifications for the stock M3 camshaft centerline, lift at > TDC overlap, timing, etc. Or for that matter then same information for the Schrick > cams (261 E1 641-V2 and 261 A1 561-02). Those are the cams in the OBD2 camkit. > I am trying to nail down the correct install spec for these. I have a badly faded fax of a > fax for the Schricks and some of the numbers are undreadable. I need the stock spec > more than the Schrick however. The S50B30 ('95 US M3) cam specs are: intake lift: 10.3mm intake duration: 252 degrees exhaust lift: 9.7mm exhaust duration: 240 degrees I believe that the S52 cam specs are the same but the camshafts differ in that they are hollow (instead of solid), the lobes are ground a little different (narrower due to the lighter lifters in the 3.2) and they are counter balanced. I believe the Schrick cam specs are as follows (same for both the 3.0 and 3.2 applications): intake lift: 11.2mm intake duration: 264 degrees exhaust lift: 11.2mm exhaust duration: 256 degrees Regards, Rich
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#3. Re: Stock M3 camshaft spec - from Robert.Eric.Fesler@nsc.com
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Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 14:57:18 -0800 From: Robert.Eric.Fesler@nsc.com Subject: Re: Stock M3 camshaft spec I was really hoping for either centerline numbers (TDC overlap to peak opening) or lift at TDC overlap. Don't suppose you have those? Thanks
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#4. parts for sale, e30 M3 stuff too - from Guillermo Molina
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 07:22:41 -0500 From: "Guillermo Molina" <drwillb@msn.com> Subject: parts for sale, e30 M3 stuff too Alright, I just went through every box and storage area in my garage and it is definitely time to clear some things out. The mufflers are the only parts with asking prices, all others are best offer and do not include applicable shipping charges to your zip. Here goes: e36 Parts, 1995 M3 coupe: Rogue Engineering catback exhaust used 7k miles. $500 M3 airbox. Full set of factory yellow lenses (front corners, sides, rear). Front and rear swaybars with bushings and links. Rear shocks taken off at 10K miles. Factory leather e-brake boot without frame. Factory fuel injectors. Brand new NAL headlights w/o mounting frames (transfer your current ones). Summitomo HTRZ II tire 235/40-17, zero miles, mounted once as spare. e30 M3: Ansa muffler, no rust. $150 Trunk carpet. Left, rear, and right trunk trim pieces. 3 H1 bulbs, new. 4 headlight trim rings. Set of factory wheel locks with 1 key. Factory brake lines. Rear seatbelts. Heating ducts to rear floor. Speaker balance control. Rear side panels (cardinal). Front kick panels. AC mounting bracket. AC condenser. AC hose: firewall to dryer. AC hose: compressor to condenser. AC hose: condenser to dryer. Coolant reservoir: old and yellowed but not cracked. Factory taillights, excellent, 1988 style. 1 set aluminum racing seat side mounts, fit Momo & Sparco. Happy shopping Bill Molina 95 M5 88 M3 _________________________________________________________________ High-speed users—be more efficient online with the new MSN Premium Internet Software. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=byoa/prem&ST=1
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#5. Source for used/rebuilt calipers for the track/street. - from GGeick6055@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 09:33:03 EST From: GGeick6055@aol.com Subject: Source for used/rebuilt calipers for the track/street. I wanted to change out my calipers periodically with a second set for my street/track '92 e36 325IS. Are rebuilt calipers from PEP BOYS or AUTOZONE fine or are there other recommended sources? Replacing the seals on used calipers would also be a good option, just wanted to get some calipers in good shape. Best recyclers to contact? I have some local in New Hampshire but years of salt and sand can't be good. Thanks, Gordon
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Source for used/rebuilt calipers for the track/street. - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 17:51:14 EST From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Source for used/rebuilt calipers for the track/street. Turner has the rebuild kits and they are inexpensive. I would not go with the aftermarket rebuilds. My experience has been poor to say the least. Provided your calipers haven't been in the rust belt and the pistons aren't pitted, rebuilt is the least expensive way to go. Turner also sells reman units. I finally upgraded to the Stoptech big brake kit... Shel
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#7. Re: [E36M3] [99 M3] Nokian H2 Winter Tires? - from DocWyte
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Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 21:21:39 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] [99 M3] Nokian H2 Winter Tires? 16" TSW Trophys will clear the M3 brakes just fine, no spacers needed. Pretty sure the Mille Miglia Spiders will too... -josh --- George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> wrote: > Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 13:02:57 -0700 > From: George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] [99 M3] Nokian H2 Winter Tires? > > >Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 16:07:57 -0500 > >From: Martin Bullen <vze322dw@verizon.net> > >Subject: Re: [E36M3] [99 M3] Nokian H2 Winter > Tires? > > > >Tom, > > > >It's likely that they will not fit. Most 16" > wheels will not clear > >the calipers on the front brakes. The only way to > be sure its to > >try it (or buy a proven fitment from the Tirerack > or elsewhere), but > >I'm 95% certain that factory steel wheels won't > work. > ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus
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#8. Re: [E36M3] [99 M3] Nokian H2 Winter Tires? - from Alain van der Heide
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Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2004 16:33:26 -0600 From: "Alain van der Heide" <ajvdh1@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] [99 M3] Nokian H2 Winter Tires? Spiders will clear. - Alain ----- Original Message ----- From: "DocWyte" <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 11:27 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] [99 M3] Nokian H2 Winter Tires? > Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 21:21:39 -0800 (PST) > From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] [99 M3] Nokian H2 Winter Tires? > > 16" TSW Trophys will clear the M3 brakes just fine, no > spacers needed. Pretty sure the Mille Miglia Spiders > will too... > > -josh
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#9. New Schroth street/track seat - from GGeick6055@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 09:52:42 EST From: GGeick6055@aol.com Subject: New Schroth street/track seat If you are looking for a combination street/track seat the brand new Schroth seat is the best I have found. I made a trip to HMS to try it out. It is quite comfortable, adjustable back, good lumbar support, provisions for shoulder and sub straps built in, fits much like a race seat and can be bolted in fixed or mounted on sliders. I am combining the seat with a roll bar and Schroth competition harnesses (2" lap and 3" shoulder) that are street legal (push button) release. They can be worn as a 4 or 5, 6 point because ASM is built in the shoulder strap. I was sick of sliding around on my street seat and have been evaluating a number of seats over the last year. HMS is getting a list together to order a bunch to save on shipping costs so if you are interested let them know. No affiliation, just seems to be as good a combination as I have found for duel purpose. Gordon
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#10. Hauler Going East/ off topic - from jmihal
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Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 10:29:53 -0800 From: "jmihal" <jmihal@jt-designs.com> Subject: Hauler Going East/ off topic Hi Groupe, We have an empty transporter going east within the next month and a half and wondered if anyone has a car or cars that need to be taken from the west coast to the east coast. Just asking to share some fuel expenses, dates are open at this time. Thanks, Jim Mihal www.jt-designs.com