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#1. Re: Paint protector? - from Kin K. Fong
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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:31:40 -0500 From: "Kin K. Fong" <kfong@mma-architects.com> Subject: Re: Paint protector? I use Pam (Spray can). Kin I recall someone posted here recently about this stuff he applied to his wheels and went tracking and even drove in the rain and stuff...and all that was required to clean the wheels was some soap and a sponge. What was it? Chester
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#2. FS: 10-spoke staggered rims from '97 M3 - from Steve Sharp
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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 10:43:58 -0800 From: Steve Sharp <Steven.Sharp@xilinx.com> Subject: FS: 10-spoke staggered rims from '97 M3 I have an extra set of 7.5/8.5 inch 10-spoke motorsport rims for sale. They are in good shape, except that one rim has some curb rash. All are straight. No center caps or tires on them. Would prefer to sell in the San Jose/San Francisco area since I have no good way to protect them for shipping without tires on them (unless someone has a good suggestion). Asking $600 or best offer for the set. Pictures available to e-mail on request. Thanks, Steve Sharp San Jose, CA '97 M3/2 Estroil Blue
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#3. RE: Any experiences with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires? - from Jason Lombard
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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 10:48:04 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Lombard <jrlombard@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Any experiences with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires? Per my previous post re: Goodyear F1 D3's, they are a really solid tire, and exceptional in the wet. I also have an alternate data point (albeit second hand) on the Pilot A/S. I have a good friend that, like most of us, drives at the enthusiast level and above. He put the Pilot A/S' on his WRX and was NOT happy with them. Among his complaints were noise levels, grip, and sidewall stiffness (that being the paramount complaint). He came off of SO3's, and said that he'll be going back to S03's when these are done. Not an apples to apples comparison, but data nonetheless. Jason Lombard '95 White/Black -------- >Any experiences with Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires? >I was initially looking at Goodyear Eagle GS-D3 F1, but they are back ordered. Probable a 'good thing'! __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Paint protector? - from cardinar@bellsouth.net
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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:56:57 -0500 From: <cardinar@bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Paint protector? I think I know what you are talking about. I heard about it at a CCA function last fall. Seems like it is X-something. I have a link for it at home, if I find it I'll let you know. They say it works great..even on paint. Rick > > > I recall someone posted here recently about this stuff he applied to his wheels > and went tracking and even drove in the rain and stuff...and all that was > required to clean the wheels was some soap and a sponge. > > What was it? > > Chester > > ===== > >
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Paint protector? - from Scott Yu
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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:34:18 -0800 (PST) From: Scott Yu <segascott@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Paint protector? Are y'all talking about Rejex? It got a good review from car and driver, I've been planning on trying it out sometime. http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html (the corrosionx and speedx products sound darn cool as well) --- cardinar@bellsouth.net wrote: > Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:56:57 -0500 > From: <cardinar@bellsouth.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Paint protector? > > I think I know what you are talking about. I heard > about it at a CCA function last fall. Seems like it > is X-something. I have a link for it at home, if I > find it I'll let you know. They say it works > great..even on paint. > > Rick > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/
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#6. Re: Help: Car won't warm up - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 14:45:55 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Help: Car won't warm up on 1/30/04 1:40 PM, E36M3 at e36m3@bmw-m.net wrote: > Suppose you have a coolant sensor problem, AND your water pump is failing, > would the temperature gauge actually rise to the red zone? No, because the gauge wouldn't "know" about the overheating if its sensor had failed. > In other words, is it possible that with a faulty coolant sensor, you could be > overheating from a failing water pump but not even know it because the > temperature gauge is reading incorrectly ? Yes, although simultaneous failure of functionally unrelated components seems improbable, though not impossible. However the coolant temperature gauge gets its signal from the ECU, which in turn gets its input from the sensor. If the sensor had failed, the ECU wouldn't know the temperature of the engine or be able to regulate timing and mixture correctly, so one would expect the engine to run poorly and throw a check engine light. OBD-II cars have a fault code (hex 0A) for coolant temp sensor failure. > Regarding a thermostat that's stuck open, is this a major concern? Yes, read on. > I would think stuck open is better than stuck closed Yes. > but does the cars computers compensate somehow and perhaps shorten the life of > the catalytic converter or other components ? In cold weather the engine would of course fail to warm up much, and neither will you. Assuming that the coolant temperature sensor is functioning properly, the ECU will compensate with a rich mixture (equivalent to having the choke on in a non-fuel injected car). In the case of an OBD-II car the secondary air injection pump will send air into the exhaust manifold to aid in afterburning this mixture. However rich mixture in cold cylinders will tend to condense on the cylinder walls, and end up diluting the engine oil. Even before the oil gets degraded by gas dilution, a cold engine will have thick oil that doesn't flow or lubricate as well as it should. Many of us who have fitted oil temperature gauges have leaned not to rev the car much until the oil warms up, which takes a surprisingly long time even when everything works normally. So all in all, it's best to make sure that stuff is all working right. Besides, thermostats are cheap and easy to replace. Neil 96 M3
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Paint protector- thats it! - from cardinar@bellsouth.net
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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 15:09:03 -0500 From: <cardinar@bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Paint protector- thats it! Scott, Bless you! That's it. At least it's the one I was talking about. I've spent all my free time today doing searches on Repel..xpel..standoff..Getoff etc etc etc. Thanks, it was driving me nuts! A couple of club members here in Atlanta told me they used it, and it was great. Highly recommended. Rick > > From: Scott Yu <segascott@yahoo.com> > Date: 2004/01/30 Fri PM 02:40:14 EST > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Paint protector? > > Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:34:18 -0800 (PST) > From: Scott Yu <segascott@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Paint protector? > > Are y'all talking about Rejex? It got a good review > from car and driver, I've been planning on trying it > out sometime. > > http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html > (the corrosionx and speedx products sound darn cool as > well) > > --- cardinar@bellsouth.net wrote: > > Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:56:57 -0500 > > From: <cardinar@bellsouth.net> > > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Paint protector? > > > > I think I know what you are talking about. I heard > > about it at a CCA function last fall. Seems like it > > is X-something. I have a link for it at home, if I > > find it I'll let you know. They say it works > > great..even on paint. > > > > Rick > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free web site building tool. Try it! > http://webhosting.yahoo.com/ps/sb/ > > > ************************************************* > 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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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Introduction - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 12:45:44 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Introduction On Jan 30, 2004, at 9:10 AM, Taner Halicioglu wrote: >> Gonn be at Laguna Seca this weekend? > > Unfortunately not :( > > The S4 needs new tie rod ends (no racing on the current ones!), and > the M3 > isn't fully registered in my name yet :( Speaking of racing, you are aware that NABR has now classed Audis to race with us BMW's, right? http://www.northamericanbavarianracing.com It's a ton of fun! - Mark E36 325is JP/A5 #117 ----- mark@pdc-racing.net
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Plastic covers on top of the engine - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:49:33 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Plastic covers on top of the engine > Hello, > Regarding the plastic covers on top of the engine (black with silver > stripes), > once you remove the circular inserts, there are bolts holding the > plastic > covers on. > When putting these bolts back in, is there a specific torque they > should be > tightened to ? Or is just tightening them snug sufficient ? There's probably a specific torque, but I'm not at home to look on the TIS. But I just usually tighten til snug. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett
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#10. RE: Car won't warm up - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 15:17:50 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Car won't warm up >Suppose you have a coolant sensor problem, AND your water pump is failing, would the temperature gauge actually rise to the red zone? Don't know about the gauge, but if the pump is failing the circulation of coolant is not happening, the head generally overheats. >In other words, is it possible that with a faulty coolant sensor, you could be overheating from a failing water pump but not even know it because the temperature gauge is reading incorrectly? This sounds correct. The senor may quit altogether due to coolant loss from failed water pump bearing/seals. >Regarding a thermostat that's stuck open, is this a major concern? YES!!! A bigger concern is stuck closed, but most common failure is stuck open. >I would think stuck open is better than stuck closed, Yes, stuck open is better! You have more warning indicators before an overheat condition. There would be an overheat condition almost immediately in 'stuck closed' condition. Better to have a 'stuck open' - engine runs cold in this weather - than 'stuck closed'. Eventually the engine can over heat in 'stuck open', as the coolant does not stay in the radiator long enough to give up heat, generally in warmer weather and stop-n-go traffic were there is reduced air flow through the radiator as well. >but does the cars computers compensate somehow and perhaps shorten the life of the catalytic converter or other components? Thanks. Any comments are truly appreciated. I think these are unrelated. But yes every thing will get hot if it overheats! Kim Burgess