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#1. GC koni inserts and stock strut hats - from Zachary Eyler-Walker
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Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 18:28:13 -0500 (EST) From: Zachary Eyler-Walker <zwalker@cs.utk.edu> Subject: GC koni inserts and stock strut hats > Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 14:32:01 -0800 (PST) > From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Installing new Koni inserts and shocks. > > Go to Sears and pick yourself up a 1/2 drive deep socket that will accomodate > the nut. Grind flats into it so you can use a 1" or whatever the size is open > ended wrench. Now you'll be able to fit a 3/8" socket with extension through > the 1/2" socket and use that whole assembly to tighten the nut. > > FWIW, > Chester This is pretty much what I did, and it worked great for taking the old struts apart, and was adequate for putting the hat on the konis. One thing, though: It seemed like there really wasn't enough of the threaded section on the konis for the big nylock nut. It was difficult to get enough purchase on the inner hex section with the small socket on the ratchet extension, because the nut was just barely screwed down to the point of the nylon insert making full contact with the threads.. I wound up tightening them pretty tight, but it just seemed like the stack height of the strut hat and the various washers and so on was too thick. This was with ground control front strut housings, the shorter shocks, and associated other hardware, but stock strut hats. No funny noises or anything, but I guess I'm curious if I somehow screwed something up, or if this is just the way this works out. Anyone have a similar or different experience with these parts? Zach
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#2. Porterfield Brake pads....where to buy? - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 18:41:49 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Porterfield Brake pads....where to buy? > Who is the dealer that sells Porterfield pads with the E36M3 List discount. I know this is going to be shocking, but the company that sells Porterfield pads with the E36M3 List discount is....drum roll please....Porterfield. http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/ I am sure you all are glad I am around here to handle these difficult questions. ;-) Regards, Rich
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Porterfield Brake pads....where to buy? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 16:00:54 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Porterfield Brake pads....where to buy? At 01:54 PM 2/19/04, Chad Armstrong wrote: >Hi All, > >Who is the dealer that sells Porterfield pads with the E36M3 List discount. > >Thanks, >Chad Armstrong Umm, Chad, that's an easy one: Porterfield Brakes (http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/) :-) Jim Bassett - buys lots of discounted pads from Porterfield
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#4. Re: Installing new Konis - from RonStygar@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 19:04:47 EST From: RonStygar@aol.com Subject: Re: Installing new Konis Connect to: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/KoniProcedure.pdf which is Neil Mallers how to. and http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/upperstrutnuttool-1.jpg http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/upperstrutnuttool-4.jpg which shows the modified sockets from Neil Maller's tip. and http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images/konishockadjusttools.jpg which shows my adjust tool.
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Re: Installing new Koni inserts and shocks. - from Martin Bullen
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Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 19:13:10 -0500 From: Martin Bullen <vze322dw@verizon.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Installing new Koni inserts and shocks. The torque spec for the top nut is actually quite low. I don't have the instructions handy, but it's not something you have to (or should) wail on. RTFM that comes with the inserts before cranking it down. Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 On Feb 19, 2004, at 6:14 PM, Eric Giles wrote: > Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 16:48:14 -0600 > From: Eric Giles <egiles@c-gate.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Installing new Koni inserts and shocks. > > Neil Maller wrote: > >> Ahah! If you check Victory's web site, you'll see that they now have a >> version specifically for use with Konis. This is a new product, and >> wasn't >> available when you bought yours. See: >> http://victoryproductdesign.com/tools_main.htm >> item 6 on that page. Immediately below it is their Koni shock >> adjuster tool, >> which gets around the clearance problem with the offset hat. >> >> > Well I'll be-yep, that is exactly what I needed 5 months ago! At the > time I was reassembling everything, it was 1AM, 30 degrees outside, > and I was lying on cold concrete. I was just ready to get it back > together! I will now take it apart and do it right this time. > >> (I should add that I have no connection with Victory, other than as a >> satisfied customer.) >> > Same here-the stuff is a bit pricey, but seems to be of high quality. > If anyone wants to purchase the VD socket to remove the stock struts > let me know. > > Thanks to everyone for your very quick responses! > > Eric Giles > '97 M3/4 > '90 M3 > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#6. Re: [E36M3]Cracked head - from GregKono@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 22:18:17 EST From: GregKono@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3]Cracked head 14 mo.(and 10k miles) ago replaced a head gasket and had the head straightened(radiator hose snafu and a overheated situation at the track). Car started running ruff and consuming antifreeze. Back to the mechanic for ? another head gasket only to find the head had failed it's pressure test. Fine crack in #4 cylinder (same cylinder that burned very hot and removed all the electrodes off that spark plug at the time of the first heead gasket replacement) between the intake/exhaust valves. Rebuilt head put on and the mechanic encouraging me to remove the JC Conti chip. Says thats the reason for my failed head!? Put the chip and snorkel on at 18k miles in '99. Now have 59k miles. Any thoughts??
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Short shift options - from Robert Chay
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Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 23:24:29 -0500 From: "Robert Chay" <rclists@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Short shift options A few months ago, I upgraded from the original UUC SS (bent Z3 shifter) to the Evo3. The throws are about the same but it's MUCH smoother. There was no break-in time for the shifter and it was pretty easy to install. I'm happy with the shifter and would recommend it. -Bobby ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Yu" <segascott@yahoo.com> > > One thing I would want to mention is that I've had the > Stygar shifter in my car for about 3 years now, and > it's loosened up considerably. Guess it's not that > surprising, since again it is made from stock parts. I > do find myself wondering how well an Evo 3 would hold > up, however. > > scott >
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Porterfield Brake pads....where to buy? - from Kevin Bishop
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Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 22:27:48 -0600 From: Kevin Bishop <kbishop371@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Porterfield Brake pads....where to buy? Try going direct to Porterfield. As of last summer (when I bought mine) they still gave the discount...but you have to ask for it. http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/ Kevin On Feb 19, 2004, at 5:24 PM, E36M3 wrote: > Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 13:42:29 -0800 > From: Chad Armstrong <caarmstrong@epicor.com> > Subject: Porterfield Brake pads....where to buy? > > Hi All, > > Who is the dealer that sells Porterfield pads with the E36M3 List > discount. > > Thanks, > Chad Armstrong
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Short shift options - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 23:37:42 -0500 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Short shift options At 10:34 PM 2/19/2004 -0600, you wrote: >A few months ago, I upgraded from the original UUC SS (bent Z3 shifter) to >the Evo3. The throws are about the same but it's MUCH smoother. There was no >break-in time for the shifter and it was pretty easy to install. I'm happy >with the shifter and would recommend it. > >-Bobby I recently upgraded from Rogue's previous generation shifter (with WSR) to the UUC Evo3. When I received the Evo3, it looked like roughly the same design geometry-wise as the Rogue shifter. Honestly, once I saw the Evo3 in person, I thought there wouldn't be much difference. Once it went into the car, I was really surprised at the improvement over the Rogue piece. I'm not 100% sure why it's better, but I can't argue with the results. It's definitely not a placebo effect, but I wouldn't rule out the "sparkplug" effect (going from an item with wear to a new item). - Chris
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#10. Need P/N or Source: E36 Foglight Blanks - from Riley, Scott
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Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 22:55:45 -0600 From: "Riley, Scott" <sriley@cardinalcapital.com> Subject: Need P/N or Source: E36 Foglight Blanks I am looking for the plastic cover that replaces the foglights when you remove them. Apparently, I lost one in the last race and just noticed it. Thanks, Scott