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#1. Re: [E36M3] Of Koni's, bump stops and dust covers ... - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 13:58:38 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Of Koni's, bump stops and dust covers ... ??? The shaft is bigger, but the bumpstop material is compressible as well as drillable :) I don't see why you couldn't reuse the stock cover and bump stop. I do understand that the rear shock mount pieces can't be reused, but that's a different question. Also, for the stock rear bump stops, I trimmed one chunk off and it seems to have extended my RSM life a lot... 35k miles and they look new. Chester --- "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> wrote: > The rear shocks have thicker rods than stock, which precludes the use > of the stock combination bump stop / dust cover. Do people buy Koni > bump stops for these shocks? And which ones? The shock rods measure > 15.75mm in diameter, and the bumpstops in the TrueChoice catalog are > for 12mm, 14mm or 16-20mm rods. Dunno which one is right for 15.75mm > rods .. Also, is there any dust cover solution for these rear shocks? > > I haven't compared the fronts to the stock fronts -- does anyone know > if the stock bump stop and dust cover will work on the Koni's? =====
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Of Koni's, bump stops and dust covers ... - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 14:05:25 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Of Koni's, bump stops and dust covers ... On Jan 26, 2004, at 2:00 PM, Andrew E. Kalman wrote: > So, I was wondering what people are doing for bump stops and dust > covers when they upgrade to Koni's ... > > I recently purchased a set of lightly-used Koni SA's, all externally > adjustable (via tckline). DAMN DAMN DAMN! Andrew is upgrading the lightweight. DAMN. - Mark, feeling slow all of a sudden
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Anyone know what happened to Motorsport Imports? - from Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering
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Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 17:06:14 -0500 From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <ben@rogueengineering.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Anyone know what happened to Motorsport Imports? Best bet is to email him directly. mherman@motorsportimports.com Regards, Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com 201-444-8150 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 5:00 PM Subject: [E36M3] Anyone know what happened to Motorsport Imports? > Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 16:53:57 -0500 > From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> > Subject: Anyone know what happened to Motorsport Imports? > > Group, > > I was trying to get a hold of Mitch to see if he had any more stock on the > strut braces and his site has been down for a while. > > Rob > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > >
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Of Koni's, bump stops and dust covers ... - from Murray Roblin
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Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 14:22:32 -0800 From: "Murray Roblin" <murray@farleyroblin.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Of Koni's, bump stops and dust covers ... Andrew: I have Koni SA's, but the non-external adjust rears, installed in 03. My bumpstops / dust covers fit fine. The only issue that I have is that the rear dust cover seems a little short for the Konis - when the bumpstop is at the top of the rod, there is a gap of 1/4- 1/2" at the bottom of the dustcover. This really is only an issue when I've done work on the car and pushed the bumpstops up - I really don't experience full travel on the shocks. Fronts are also no problem and I don't recall any dust cover gap issues. Perhaps the rods on the externally adjustable are larger in dia. Murray > -----Original Message----- > > Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 13:46:15 -0800 > From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> > Subject: Of Koni's, bump stops and dust covers ... > > Hi All. > > So, I was wondering what people are doing for bump stops and dust > covers when they upgrade to Koni's ... > > I recently purchased a set of lightly-used Koni SA's, all externally > adjustable (via tckline). > > The rear shocks have thicker rods than stock, which precludes the use > of the stock combination bump stop / dust cover. Do people buy Koni > bump stops for these shocks? And which ones? The shock rods measure > 15.75mm in diameter, and the bumpstops in the TrueChoice catalog are > for 12mm, 14mm or 16-20mm rods. Dunno which one is right for 15.75mm > rods .. Also, is there any dust cover solution for these rear shocks? > > I haven't compared the fronts to the stock fronts -- does anyone know > if the stock bump stop and dust cover will work on the Koni's? > > Thanks, > -- > > ______________________________________ > Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com > > > ************************************************* > 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 *************************************************
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#5. FS: '95 LTW and '95 M3 (Md) - from Rich Beebe
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Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 17:22:52 -0500 From: Rich Beebe <rich@beebecomm.com> Subject: FS: '95 LTW and '95 M3 (Md) In case someone here is interested, or they may know someone who might be interested, I'm posting 2 of my cars for sale. See below for info on both and please email with any additional questions. Purchase of a new house is the reason for the sale(s). I'm not 100% on prices yet, but will discuss it with interested parties - they will be 'reasonable'. Feel free to email offers - within reason. <g> Just haven't had time to nail down the price issue yet. Both cars are located near Westminster, MD (Baltimore). Rich Beebe 410.876.8786 ---- '95 BMW M3 LTW 56K miles 2nd owner car (1st owner in California) - New Kumho 712 tires (235/40-17 fronts, 245/40-17 rears), less than 100 miles. - Original forged LTW rims, staggered. - New OEM splitter, perfect condition. Original available. - New Motorsport strut brace. Originally ordered w/o brace. - New Rear Trailing Arm bushings with Ground Control shims. - New 96+ OEM swapped strut hats. - UUC short shift kit. - UUC Tranny mount enforcers (TMEs) - UUC Clutch stop. - JT Designs rear shock mounts. - New exhaust hangers, original muffler or UUC TSE. - Stock, Conforti and Dinan chips available. This car comes with a in-dash CD player installed (by original owner) and Clifford alarm. The original owner also opted against the GT/LTW oil pan, so the car does not come with that LTW item. The rear factory wing/spacers and front splitter are in place. The car can be bought with one of 2 suspensions or both. The car currently has a Koni Double Adjustable strut/H&R sport spring suspension on it. The car will also come with the complete original LTW suspension (specific LTW springs, boge struts & sways - front struts still complete). The car also has a new water pump, idler pulley, adjusting pulley, thermostat, thermostat housing, belts and plugs. An alignment was also recently done. Other than what is listed, this is a clean, stock LTW with complete records from the original owner on. The car is not perfect, but it is a very clean driver. All VIN stickers match and all paint, etc. is original. The car is 'tight' and runs great. Needs nothing. Many photos available, if interested. If you'd like to see specific shots, let me know and I will get them to you. ---- '95 BMW M3 White/Gray leather 98K miles IIRC, 3rd owner car (bought from Mike Fennell) - Newer Kumho 712 tires (235/40-17 fronts, 245/40-17 rears) - Forged LTW rims, staggered (original with car). - New Rear Trailing Arm bushings with Ground Control shims. - New 96+ OEM strut hats. - UUC short shift kit. - UUC Tranny mount enforcers (TMEs) - UUC Clutch stop. - E46 rear shock mounts/Z3 plates. - New exhaust hangers, stock (LTW) muffler or UUC TSE. - Stock, Conforti and Dinan chips available. - 6 CD changer - Single adj. Konis - H&R springs Very good records with the car. Very well kept car - all matching VINs, original paint, etc., etc., but still a 9 year old car. Runs great. Never any problems. Photos available upon request. Please call/email with any specific questions. ----
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Anyone know what happened to Motorsport Imports? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 14:46:33 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Anyone know what happened to Motorsport Imports? I think he's getting a Lotus :) I've seen posts on the Elise boards by hermanslotus :) Chester --- Robert Manger <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> wrote: > I was trying to get a hold of Mitch to see if he had any more stock on the > strut braces and his site has been down for a while. =====
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#7. computer off ? - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 14:54:28 -0800 (PST) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: computer off ? I've finally installed the AA Supercharger on my 1997 M3 Coupe. The kit included larger fuel injectors and AA reprogrammed my ECU. Before the installation, I was getting 19.5 mpg around town and when I divided the miles driven by # gallons when I filled the tank, the numbers were very close. My computer is now telling me that I'm getting 23.5 mpg but my calculations are coming up with 18 mpg. Is there any way to reprogram my trip computer to compensate for the larger injectors?? Hunt Hodgetts, Atlanta 97 M3 Coupe 126k __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/
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#8. modification report Dyna Batt - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 15:01:22 -0800 (PST) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: modification report Dyna Batt Approximately 3 months ago, I took the factory battery out of my 97 M3 coupe and installed a dry cell Dyna-Batt which weighs about 25 pounds less than the factory battery. I am happy to say that I have had no problems so far. I have had no trouble starting the car, even on cold mornings (20 degrees). The only problem I encountered during installation was due to the substantially smaller size of the battery. My solution was to take a shoe box the same size as the factory battery, place the dyna-batt in the middle and use a can of "Great-Stuff" from Home Depot to fill the empty space. Anyone contemplating an inexpensive way to shed 25 pounds might want to give this modification a try. Hunt Hodgetts, Atlanta 97 M3 Coupe 126k miles __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/
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#9. Re: Of Konis, bump stops and dust covers ... - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 18:04:01 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Of Konis, bump stops and dust covers ... on 1/26/04 5:10 PM, "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> wrote: > So, I was wondering what people are doing for bump stops and dust > covers when they upgrade to Koni's ... > > I recently purchased a set of lightly-used Koni SA's, all externally > adjustable (via tckline). > > The rear shocks have thicker rods than stock, which precludes the use > of the stock combination bump stop / dust cover. Do people buy Koni > bump stops for these shocks? And which ones? The shock rods measure > 15.75mm in diameter, and the bumpstops in the TrueChoice catalog are > for 12mm, 14mm or 16-20mm rods. Dunno which one is right for 15.75mm > rods .. Also, is there any dust cover solution for these rear shocks? I used the stock bump stops at the rear. Because they're foam they easily squish enough to fit over the thicker Koni shafts. This has the advantage of allowing you to use the stock dust cover, which is retained by the bump stop. I do have some Koni bump stops for the thick shaft, but they're rather short to be effective with stock springs. > I haven't compared the fronts to the stock fronts -- does anyone know > if the stock bump stop and dust cover will work on the Koni's? Use the stock front bump stop. Trim by 3/4" if using H&R Sports or similar lowering springs, not otherwise. There is no stock dust cover at the front. Neil 96 M3
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#10. RE: PTG at Daytona/Grand Am - from dhogg
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Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 18:05:28 -0500 From: "dhogg" <dhogg@suscom.net> Subject: RE: PTG at Daytona/Grand Am All I know is that Tom Milner, when he talked to the NCC group, said they're "approaching" F1 piston speeds with the stroker motor, so they've been surprised with the reliability so far in testing. Dave Hogg > -----Original Message----- > From: Dorffer, Rich [mailto:RDORFFER@CleIndians.com] > Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 10:38 AM > To: E36M3 > Cc: dhogg@suscom.net; gderian@ameritech.net > Subject: PTG at Daytona/Grand Am > > David said > > > PTG will be running the 2-year-old M3 GTR's at Daytona, but with the 3.2 > > liter six instead of the fire-breathing Motorsport V8. Check it out on > > SPEED on 1/31 and 2/1. For other races they've developed a stroked > > 3.4-liter version of the six that gives substantially more torque for > corner > > exit, but not really any more horsepower. The piston speed in the 3.4 > > approaches that of the F1 motor. Wow. > > PTG is getting nearly F1 piston speeds from the 3.4l motor!! That is hard > to believe knowing that F1 cars run in the 18,000 - 19,000 rpm range. > > Is this really accurate? > > Regards, > > Rich