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#1. UPDATE: Bilstein PSS9's now available - from Kit Wetzler
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:20:31 -0800 From: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: UPDATE: Bilstein PSS9's now available > The bulletin is called "GM5-8034 Adaptation for E36 M3" Yuck! that means you are mounting the bar to the control arm instead of to the strut. It changes the geometry, I Can't remember whether that makes it stiffer or softer, though. -kit 97 m3 (sold yesterday!) 04 s2000
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Re:Failed Emissions....what next? - from Sam Yazdani
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:38:43 -0800 (PST) From: Sam Yazdani <yazdonut@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re:Failed Emissions....what next? An example of what happened to me: Drove 1 mile to the service station down the street and had the smog done. Failed. Came home, researched boards. Drove car for about an hour. Went to smog only station. Passed. Smog Pro's will re-test for free if you fail. $85 here in Northern CA. Hope this helps. Sam '95 M3 "emma" 151K --- Jay Miller <jjmiller6@hotmail.com> wrote: > Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 09:41:53 -0800 > From: Jay Miller <jjmiller6@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re:Failed Emissions....what next? > > I'd agree with Andrew for the most part. But 15 > minutes sitting around is > more than enough for the cat > to cool down and you fail the test. If it were my > car I would get a retest > and make sure it goes on > the treadmill right off the street. > > Jay > '95 M3 Never failed a test (when the cat was hot) > > At 15:37 21/01/04 -0600, you wrote: > >-------------------- 7 -------------------- > >Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 12:49:25 -0800 > >From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> > >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Failed Emissions....what next? > > > >Re: > > >Any advice, suggestions would be > appreaciated...TIA! > > > >My '95 M3 with 15,000 miles failed the CA > pre-roller emissiuons test > >-- putting in new plugs and a new 02 sensor reduced > the bad parameter > >(I think it was HC) from, like, slightly over 200 > to around 8, IIRC. > > > >So, I'd recommend the new plugs and maybe new O2 > sensor before a new cat. > > > ************************************************* > 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 > Eurosport High Performance > http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system > (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.564 / Virus Database: 356 - Release > Date: 19/01/04 > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/
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#3. UPDATE: Bilstein PSS9's now available - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 15:43:18 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: UPDATE: Bilstein PSS9's now available > I contacted Bilstein to inquire about the PSS9 kit for the E36 M3 and > was told that it is the standard kit for the E36 adapted with > BMW parts to fit the E36 M3. > > The bulletin is called "GM5-8034 Adaptation for E36 M3" > > QTY Part Description > > 2 31 35 1 091 764 Anti sway bar end link > 2 31 35 1 127 263 end link clevis bracket > 2 07 11 9 912 506 M8x45 hex bolt > 2 07 12 9 922 716 M8 lock nut > 2 07 12 9 964 672 M10 locking nut > 2 31 11 1 114 348 M10 Washer Gee, how terribly "High Tech" of them. The adaptation consists of using the standard (i.e., non-Motorsport) sway bar links to attach to the control arm. This pretty much defeats the purpose... I wonder if they even know that the anti-sway bars also vary in size and the reduced effectiveness of attaching to the control arm (in the stock location particularly) versus the strut housing. What a bunch of crap. This is one of the better "Marketing" cases I have seen in a while. Regards, Rich 95 M3 - TC Kline DA Konis and proper sway bars attached to the strut housings.
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#4. PSS9's...not great - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 16:31:40 EST From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: PSS9's...not great I rode in my buddies car with PSS9's it was horrible...I thought about getting them for my car but after some research, a ride, and numerous people telling me the problems they had, I decided against them..That and the crappy swaybar mounting didn't help either.. Gary Pro Bike
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#5. Re: Stock M3 camshaft spec - from Josh@eurosporthighperformance.com
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 15:54:19 -0700 From: Josh@eurosporthighperformance.com Subject: Re: Stock M3 camshaft spec At 01:47 PM 1/16/2004 -0600, you wrote: >-------------------- 2 -------------------- >Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 14:03:48 -0800 >From: Robert.Eric.Fesler@nsc.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. > >Thanks, >Eric Fesler Eric, I put the complete specs for the Schrick cams on my website. Check the link http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com/pdfs/Camshaft%20Technical%20Specification.pdf The correct installation spec for the Schrick cams is to use the factory alignment tools/install equipment and procedures which will locate the cams in Schrick's intended/designed position. Josh MacMurray Eurosport Your source for Jim Conforti / Landshark products Shark Injectors and Shark Intake Systems Come and see our all new Twin Screw Supercharger www.eurosporthighperformance.com/supercharger.html Phone 801 886 2185 fax 801 886 2189 www.eurosporthighperformance.com
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#6. Re: UPDATE: Bilstein PSS9's now available - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 18:03:02 -0500 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: UPDATE: Bilstein PSS9's now available The problem with this 'adaptation' is that the swaybar on the M3 is sized for attachment to the struts, not the control arms. The non-M E36s have a larger swaybar because of this, don't they? Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata >Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 15:01:28 -0500 >From: <nabli@earthlink.net> >Subject: UPDATE: Bilstein PSS9's now available > >I contacted Bilstein to inquire about the PSS9 kit for the E36 M3 and >was told that it is the standard kit for the E36 adapted with BMW parts >to fit the E36 M3. > >The bulletin is called "GM5-8034 Adaptation for E36 M3" > >QTY Part Description > >2 31 35 1 091 764 Anti sway bar end link >2 31 35 1 127 263 end link clevis bracket >2 07 11 9 912 506 M8x45 hex bolt >2 07 12 9 922 716 M8 lock nut >2 07 12 9 964 672 M10 locking nut >2 31 11 1 114 348 M10 Washer > >1996 and up will need 10mm wheel spacers and this kit will NOT be >covered under warranty. > >FYI. > >Jim E. _________________________________________________________________ There are now three new levels of MSN Hotmail Extra Storage! Learn more. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-us&page=hotmail/es2&ST=1
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#7. Re: Stock M3 camshaft spec - from Josh@eurosporthighperformance.com
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 16:29:01 -0700 From: Josh@eurosporthighperformance.com Subject: Re: Stock M3 camshaft spec At 01:47 PM 1/16/2004 -0600, you wrote: >-------------------- 2 -------------------- >Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 14:03:48 -0800 >From: Robert.Eric.Fesler@nsc.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. > >Thanks, >Eric Fesler Eric, I put the complete specs for the Schrick cams on my website. Check the link http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com/pdfs/Camshaft%20Technical%20Specification.pdf The correct installation spec for the Schrick cams is to use the factory alignment tools/install equipment and procedures which will locate the cams in Schrick's intended/designed position. Josh MacMurray Eurosport Your source for Jim Conforti / Landshark products Shark Injectors and Shark Intake Systems Come and see our all new Twin Screw Supercharger www.eurosporthighperformance.com/supercharger.html Phone 801 886 2185 fax 801 886 2189 www.eurosporthighperformance.com
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#8. Re: [E36M3] UPDATE: Bilstein PSS9's now available - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 15:59:09 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] UPDATE: Bilstein PSS9's now available On Jan 22, 2004, at 12:57 PM, Dorffer, Rich wrote: > Gee, how terribly "High Tech" of them. The adaptation consists of > using the standard (i.e., non-Motorsport) sway bar links to attach to > the control arm. This pretty much defeats the purpose... > > I wonder if they even know that the anti-sway bars also vary in size > and the reduced effectiveness of attaching to the control arm (in the > stock location particularly) versus the strut housing. It's probably not the big disaster that people here are thinking. The PSS9's come with stiffer springs than stock and you should be controlling roll primarily with spring rates anyway. Roll bars are for fine tuning, not gross adjustment. - Mark E36 325is JP/A5 #117, stiff springs, stock front bar, no rear bar, adjustable bars coming soon ----- mark@pdc-racing.net
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#9. Windshield -- which brand to buy? - from KLchmn@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 22:48:37 EST From: KLchmn@aol.com Subject: Windshield -- which brand to buy? Gruppe, My race car needs a new windshield. It's pretty pitted up and the new rules don't allow that. Any suggestions? Remember, it's a race car so it will take a few impacts from rocks and other debris on a regular basis. Thanks, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Ink stains on leather--solved! - from Cheng, Margaret
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Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2004 20:19:57 -0800 From: "Cheng, Margaret" <Margaret.Cheng@kp.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Ink stains on leather--solved! So... Dave is using my M3 since his is in the shop getting various things done, and he offers to drive when a bunch of colleagues decide to go out to lunch... That night, he asks me whether I know about the ink stains that I have on the back seat. Ummm...no, what ink stains? The ones right here, see? Uhh...I've never had any ink stains on the leather... Oop. It turns out that one of his colleagues probably had an uncapped pen in his back pocket, and ... (we know--we found the pen....). Quickly, I consult the E36M3 notes, and someone had reported good luck FedEx-ing some special InkLifter, or Ink Killer or something... Have to use it quickly--the faster the better... I'm here to offer an easier solution--Hairspray!! We discovered the pen marks the same day that they "were applied" and Simple Green didn't seem to be terribly effective. Fortunately, Dave remembered reading something from "Hints from Heloise" or something. Hairspray worked great on the ink stains--No sign of any residual ink (fortunately for Dave..) (Everyone is going to get tired of me asking them to make sure their back pockets are empty, after this...) Margaret inkless back seats in white E36 M3