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#1. Re: [E36M3] Motorsport Strut Bar ?? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 07:21:25 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Motorsport Strut Bar ?? It's from the E46M3 strut bar. Open-ended zinc (or something similar) coated nuts... I don't have the ETK :-/ Chester --- Robert Manger <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> wrote: > I remember a recent post regarding another nut that can be used with the > Motorsport strut bar that doesn't rust. =====
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#2. Re: Fan Delete or Electric Fan test - from Ragnar
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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 09:19:52 -0800 From: Ragnar <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Re: Fan Delete or Electric Fan test Hi gang- Along the lines of ensuring that all systems are operational when doing the viscous fan delete, is there a way to check the operation of the electric fan or switch assembly? I pulled my viscous fan this fall since the clutch is failing (it stays locked up at revs and I can feel the power loss and hear a wind tunnel under the hood when I rev) and I also had the symptom of the temp gauge creeping upwards when caught in traffic. Soooo, any tests or procedures or hints at what to look for on the electric fan or switch? Thanks in advance, Steve <snip> My point is that perhaps most people have had no problems with the fan delete mod, however the viscous fan provides an extra layer of "insurance" against failure of the electric cooling fan. As our cars age, flaky electrical connections are going to become more and more of an issue. I still haven't decided whether I am going to re-install the viscous fan yet, but I am thinking about it. </snap>
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Motorsport Strut Bar ?? - from Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering
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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 10:24:07 -0500 From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <ben@rogueengineering.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Motorsport Strut Bar ?? You can use the nuts from the E46 M3 strut brace. 51 71 7 895 241 They appear to be silver zinc plated, unlike the original motorsport nuts, which seem to rust before you even installed them. 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: Friday, February 20, 2004 10:24 AM Subject: [E36M3] Motorsport Strut Bar ?? > Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 10:08:36 -0500 > From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> > Subject: Motorsport Strut Bar ?? > > > > > > > > I remember a recent post regarding another nut that can be used with the > Motorsport strut bar that doesn't rust. > > Anyone have an idea of the part number? > > I know about the JTD ones that are available, but would rather just go to > the local dealer to pick them up if they are available. > > TIA, > > 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: Replacement coil packs - from NSimon1111@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 10:25:29 -0500 From: NSimon1111@aol.com Subject: Re: Replacement coil packs Suspect I have a bad coil pack on no. 1 cylinder of my 99 M Coupe with 48,000 miles. Am inclined to replace all 6. Understand that there are more than one manufacturer -- Bosch and, perhaps, Bremi. Any advice as to which is best? Also, what is least expensive source? Thanks. Neil Simon 99 M Coupe DC tags "MDORPHN"
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#5. More control amrs (sic) - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 10:52:22 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: More control amrs (sic) Chip asks >> >> In addition, I'm still not sure of the difference between >> these arms and the E30 steel arms, but I assume it is >> significant though invisible. Following is an exact repost of an email I sent to the digest and copied chipm@uga.edu on January 23, 2004 > > They share the same geometry (and appear to be physically identical) > between the E30 control arms and the 1995 E36 M3 control arms (not > true for 1996+ E36 M3 control arms). But, the E36 M3 has more robust > ball joints. > > I have 1995 E36 M3 control arms on my 1989 325is combined with 96+ E36 > M3 control arm bushings...talk about a bastardization :-) > > Regards, > > Rich The 95 M3 had the following part numbers for the control arms: Left wishbone 31 12 2 227 249 Right wishbone 31 12 2 227 250 The 96+ M3 had the following part numbers for the control arms: Left wishbone 31 12 2 228 461 (superceded from 31 12 2 227 913) Right wishbone 31 12 2 228 462 (superceded from 31 12 2 227 914) As you can see, the right side has part numbers ending in an even number and the left has an odd part number (just like many other BMW parts). The 96+ M3 (which had centered CA bushings) had different geometry from the 95 M3 (which had offset CA bushings). There are other part numbers for garden variety E36s and E30s as well Also, the part numbers stamped on BMW parts don't necessarily correlate with current BMW part numbers. Regards, Rich
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#6. Re: GC koni inserts and stock strut hats - from Zachary Eyler-Walker
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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 11:01:13 -0500 (EST) From: Zachary Eyler-Walker <zwalker@cs.utk.edu> Subject: Re: GC koni inserts and stock strut hats On Fri, 20 Feb 2004, Neil Maller wrote: > on 2/20/04 12:24 AM, Zachary Eyler-Walker <zwalker@cs.utk.edu> wrote: > Surely the GC housings, which are only at the bottom end of the strut, can't > affect the stackup at the top? That's determined uniquely by the length of > that portion of the shock shaft from the step on upward, and by the parts > you assemble there. Indeed, the housing won't have a direct effect -- except that it can contain the shorter strut inserts, which may or may not have a different threaded section height from the standard recommended insert for our cars. You say you've installed several sets of Konis, but have any been the shorter struts GC is selling? > Are you sure you have the thrust system parts correctly assembled? Well, I RTFM'd and installed things according to the GC diagram. I don't have that handy, but as I recall we're talking a couple washers and the strut bearing. > And confirming what somebody else mentioned, the torque value for the strut > shaft nut is quite low. I forget what Koni says, but BMW specs a modest 32 > ft-lb for the stock shock, so you definitely should *not* be whaling on this > nut. Yep. Considering the relatively short lever arms I was using, it's still a fair amount of force to get to 32 ft-lb, though. Zach
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Re: Fan Delete or Electric Fan test - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 10:06:24 -0600 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@fotofab.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Fan Delete or Electric Fan test I checked mine again last night by getting the car up to normal operating temperature, then letting it idle in my driveway. I stood there and watched the fan to see if it cycled on and off periodically. I also kept checking the coolant temp gauge to make sure it wasn't creeping up. With the car idling there is no cooling taking place from airlfow through the radiator as a result of forward movement. All of the cooling is as a result of the electric fan and as long as it is cycling and the temperatures are not rising, then I think that everything should be OK. Beyond that I don't know. ;-) Jamie Howton 2002 330i 1995 M3 -----Original Message----- From: Ragnar [mailto:klein@robinsonad.com] Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 9:35 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: Fan Delete or Electric Fan test Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 09:19:52 -0800 From: Ragnar <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Re: Fan Delete or Electric Fan test Hi gang- Along the lines of ensuring that all systems are operational when doing the viscous fan delete, is there a way to check the operation of the electric fan or switch assembly? I pulled my viscous fan this fall since the clutch is failing (it stays locked up at revs and I can feel the power loss and hear a wind tunnel under the hood when I rev) and I also had the symptom of the temp gauge creeping upwards when caught in traffic. Soooo, any tests or procedures or hints at what to look for on the electric fan or switch? Thanks in advance, Steve <snip> My point is that perhaps most people have had no problems with the fan delete mod, however the viscous fan provides an extra layer of "insurance" against failure of the electric cooling fan. As our cars age, flaky electrical connections are going to become more and more of an issue. I still haven't decided whether I am going to re-install the viscous fan yet, but I am thinking about it. </snap> ************************************************* 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. funny handling M3? - from Jim
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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 08:45:23 -0800 From: Jim <rx3sp@lanset.com> Subject: funny handling M3? " My car is not so stable under right hand turns/sweepers. A bit of history, 70+K miles, 6 months ago I replaced the Rear trailing arm bushing with Ground Control inserts, Bilsteins/Eibachs and had the car aligned. It handled just fine (track tested at Road Atlanta). I have not tracked it for 4 months and, recently, while exiting ramps, I can feel the rear wanting to step out. This morning I pushed it a little hard and had to correct the oversteer. Left hand turns are a breeze. Shocks and swaybars look fine. I have had these cars for a long time and know when the RTAB is shot, they are a night mare. I did the WOT test (and let go of the gas, she pointed straight). I cannot think of anything else except maybe the alignment. Any suggestions? What else should I be looking for? Thanks in advance, Ahmad" Double check rear sway bar brackets. then check for loose bolts where the rtab bolts up (alignment shops sometimes don't tighten them enough) -- Jay Morris
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: Fan Delete or Electric Fan test - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 08:54:22 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Fan Delete or Electric Fan test At 07:35 AM 2/20/04, Ragnar wrote: > Along the lines of ensuring that all systems are operational when > doing the viscous fan delete, is there a way to check the operation of > the electric fan or switch assembly? > I pulled my viscous fan this fall since the clutch is failing (it > stays locked up at revs and I can feel the power loss and hear a wind > tunnel under the hood when I rev) and I also had the symptom of the temp > gauge creeping upwards when caught in traffic. > Soooo, any tests or procedures or hints at what to look for on > the electric fan or switch? If you just want to check that the fan works in general, turn on the A/C. The fan should come one. If you want to check if it works as it should as part of the cooling system, I can't think of any other way that what Jamie suggested, let the car warm up and check it it comes on at some point. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5
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#10. 95 M3 3:15 LSD diff FOR SALE - from Tim Ng
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Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 09:07:23 -0800 From: "Tim Ng" <s14realm3@peachtreebmwcca.org> Subject: 95 M3 3:15 LSD diff FOR SALE Due to someone backing out of buying my 3:15 LSD diff even after emails "yes, I will buy it" , I am putting it back out on the market. It's from my 95 M3, 3:15, 125K miles, always had Redline oil changed every 3 years, no noise what so ever. email me for more info Tim Ng 95 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow BzznM3 92 E30 325ic White M-technic convertible 91 E30 M3 Diamond Swartz (street car) 88 E30 M3 Red/Yellow (red dragon track car) 90 E30 325ica (for sell) 03 Chevy Avalanche Z66 (tow vehicle)