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#1. Re: Alternater Drive pulley, suggestions please - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 17:52:15 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Alternater Drive pulley, suggestions please on 2/17/04 5:34 PM, "Michael Feldpusch" <m.feldpusch@comcast.net> wrote: > I'm in the process of installing UUC underdrive pulleys. The power steering > and water pump pulleys were a piece of cake. When I got to the alternator > pulley, i'm having a hard time getting the pulley nut loosened. I have a > 24mm socket with an 18" breaker bar. It seems when I try to loosed the nut, > the alternator rotates with the direction of my force. Never done it myself, but these guys have a special tool for it for $25: http://victoryproductdesign.com/tools_main.htm Neil 96 M3
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#2. RE: Alternator Drive pulley, suggestions please - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 15:12:30 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Alternator Drive pulley, suggestions please Michael said: " I'm in the process of installing UUC under drive pulleys. < snip > Does anyone have any tips on getting this nut off? Or ways to keep the alternator still, and still keep the original pulley in tact." Requires special socket depending on type of alternator Bosch or Valo (?) I believe others make a socket specific to each but Victory only makes the Bosch version. http://www.victoryproductdesign.com/tools_main.htm http://www.victoryproductdesign.com/images/layout_15.jpg
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#3. code reader/oil-inspection reset thingy - from driver8 ///M3
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Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 16:46:29 -0800 (PST) From: driver8 ///M3 <driver8m3@yahoo.com> Subject: code reader/oil-inspection reset thingy looking for suggestions on where to buy one of these for an E36M3. TIA, Russell
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#4. Re: [E36M3] code reader/oil-inspection reset thingy - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 17:09:27 -0800 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] code reader/oil-inspection reset thingy Look at the sponser list. driver8 ///M3 wrote: >Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 16:46:29 -0800 (PST) >From: driver8 ///M3 <driver8m3@yahoo.com> >Subject: code reader/oil-inspection reset thingy > >looking for suggestions on where to buy one of these for an E36M3. > >TIA, > >Russell > > > >************************************************* >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. Question on 3.2 vs. 3.0 M3's - from KLchmn@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 21:04:30 EST From: KLchmn@aol.com Subject: Question on 3.2 vs. 3.0 M3's Gruppe, What's the consensus on which car is "faster" with only an intake, chip, and cat back exhaust (i.e., no cams, etc.). The 3.2 has more low end grunt and a 3.23 diff vs. a 3.15 in the 3.0, but the 3.0 has better breathing (but is it utilized?). Curious minds want to know... Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock (headless at the moment)
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Tire choices (again) - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 18:19:09 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tire choices (again) At 11:04 PM 2/11/04, david tow wrote: >I am quite impressed with Chester's mileage with the S03 - 30K miles and >still going?! This has been the most durable tire I've learned from all >of you who responded to my questions. > >Any other tires that lasted longer than 30K miles? I would buy them in a >flash as long as they are comfortable and quiet. I don't race my M3, so >handling can be second priority. I live in the Bay Area, so I don't worry >about snow and wet weather. (A bit late, sorry. I'm behind in my email.) I've gotten nearly 40K miles from: Michelin Pilot Sports Yokohama AVS Sports - pro-rated mileage, replaced in "ugly wheel" incident (look it up in the archives :-)) Bridgestone S03s I'm currently on my 2nd set of Pilot Sports. I find them to be a slightly better street tire (for my needs) than the SO3s - a bit quieter, less harsh. They have a noticeably less-stiff sidewall, which accounts for the foregoing reaction. As a consequence they are less crisp at turn-in, but on the street car, <shrug>, that's no big deal. My 2 cents, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5
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#7. RE: [E36M3] E36 M3 track pad (front and rear) - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 18:28:09 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] E36 M3 track pad (front and rear) At 04:04 PM 2/10/04, Tim Williams wrote: >Also, I am considering going back to the solid hub rotors to save a little >money since I suspect the change I made to the race pad had more to do with >curing my warping issue than the eurosport rotor did. Comments? Probably also due to your progressing as a student, and getting better at your braking technique as well. I ran plain-jane Brembos as track rotors on the M3 - no warping problems and CHEAP (when you're at the track every other weekend like I was, this is a good thing :-)). I used them with PF90 pads (great driving school pad, IMO), as well as one set of PF97 pads (ran one set at the end of the M3's track experience, worked just fine at Laguna Seca - only data point). So, I would summarize my opinion on track brakes as: PF90/97 pads (Yes, Porterfield Brakes still offers an E36M3 List discount; I still order all my Hawk pads from them.) Brembo rotors ATE Super Blue/TYP200 - changed frequently Ducting optional (I didn't) Hope that helps, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - stock pads & rotors now 1993 325is #44 JP/A5 - AP Racing w/Hawk Blues (set of HT-15s to try next)
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#8. M3 vs. EVO8 and STi @ the track? - from Rob
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Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 21:22:50 -0700 From: "Rob" <speedmaster@telus.net> Subject: M3 vs. EVO8 and STi @ the track? Has anyone had the opportunity to run against a well driven EVO8 or STi at the track or Auto X in an E36 M3? I have encountered a few STis at local events, but they were only being driving @ 7/10th so it was impossible to evaluate whether or not they are a serious threat to my E36 ;) On paper the cars are close in terms of power/weight, but the ricers have AWD to put down the power, 10 years of technical advances, real brakes and are insanely easy to get ~350hp from! Thoughts?
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#9. Re: [E36M3] M3 vs. EVO8 and STi @ the track? - from Chris Teague
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Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 21:04:25 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 vs. EVO8 and STi @ the track? Gary Richardson's E36 M3 won the SCCA SM nationals in 2002 and 2003 (With Jeff Reitmier driving). He and I ran against an EVO8 at the Arizona SCCA National Tour. The same EVO8 that was second in ESP last year at the Nationals. Gary and I were handily dusted off. Now, the EVO was on Kumho 710's, which are looking to be the new hot tire. I had Kumho Victoracers, and Gary had Hoosier A3S03's. So the difference in tires is worth something, but I am sure the EVO is something we have to watch out for with the right driver. That's all the data I have right now. I can't wait for some Kumho 710's that will fit my car... Chris 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2004 21:22:50 -0700 > From: "Rob" <speedmaster@telus.net> > Subject: M3 vs. EVO8 and STi @ the track? > > Has anyone had the opportunity to run against a well driven EVO8 or STi at the track or Auto X in an E36 M3? I have encountered a few STis at local events, but they were only being driving @ 7/10th so it was impossible to evaluate whether or not they are a serious threat to my E36 ;) > > On paper the cars are close in terms of power/weight, but the ricers have AWD to put down the power, 10 years of technical advances, real brakes and are insanely easy to get ~350hp from! > > Thoughts?
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#10. Low Coolent on OBD (after replaced sensor) - from Nickerson, Joe
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Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2004 10:24:39 -0500 From: "Nickerson, Joe" <joe.nickerson@lmco.com> Subject: Low Coolent on OBD (after replaced sensor) Guys, I've have the "low coolant" come up on my OBC after I turn the car off for quite a while now. I decided to finally replace the sensor. No problem ordered new sensor installed and yes I did plug it back in. Drive to work today, turn off car, spectacular, it there it is again. Any ideas what I should check next? Thanks Joe