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#1. Track wheels/tires - from James Clay
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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 17:45:24 -0500 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Track wheels/tires If anyone is in the market, our BBS RG-Rs did not come in time for the Sebring race weekend. I got 6 sets of 17x8 RKs that we will be using for that weekend and will be available as soon as our other race wheels come in. These are a great wheel, strong and light, and may come with partially used race tires also! 235/45-17 Toyos. I think 2-3 sets are spoken for so if you want a set, let me know and I will put you in line to contact as soon as they are available. This does not mean that you will get cheap wheels, only that you will be notified. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#2. I've got a screw loose... - from Darling Christopher Maj 366 CES/CEO
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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 15:56:05 -0700 From: Darling Christopher Maj 366 CES/CEO <Christopher.Darling@mountainhome.af.mil> Subject: I've got a screw loose... Ok, it's not loose--it's gone. Anybody know the size of the four screws that hold on the rear wing for a 1995 M3 coupe? Thanks, Chris Darling
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Brake pads (Again) - from Bob Sutterfield
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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 16:04:24 -0700 From: "Bob Sutterfield" <Bob@XC.Org> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Brake pads (Again) I had R4S on my E30 325iS for street and autox. Quiet enough, clean enough, nice bite and feel. When I first got them I found myself unconsciously driving faster and harder on the street, because my foot felt like it had track pads :-) -- Bob Sutterfield '9? E36 ///M3 in the hunt '88 E28 535iS http://m535i.org #154 IHR FUNF '93 T4 EV MV Weekender BELUGA BMWCCA #169277 Rocky Mountain Chapter
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Factory Spoiler Installation - from Stephen Ayers
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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 18:15:28 -0500 From: "Stephen Ayers" <sayer@ayersnet.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Factory Spoiler Installation Does the factory spoiler offer any real downforce? Is the LTW wing no longer allowed? Thanks, -Steve 98 E36 M3 -----Original Message----- From: Riley, Scott [mailto:sriley@cardinalcapital.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 12:04 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Factory Spoiler Installation Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 10:46:08 -0600 From: "Riley, Scott" <sriley@cardinalcapital.com> Subject: Factory Spoiler Installation Due to a rules change in 2004, I must now use a factory spoiler on my I-Stock racecar. I was able to purchase/find a factory decklid and spoiler from separate sources. The decklid does not have any holes in it. Does anyone have experience in installing a spoiler? Any tips, BTDT, etc.? My main concern is making sure that I measure correctly and only drill the holes once!! TIA, Scott ************************************************* 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. RE: [E36M3] Factory Spoiler Installation - from Riley, Scott
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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 17:15:02 -0600 From: "Riley, Scott" <sriley@cardinalcapital.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Factory Spoiler Installation The LTW spoiler was explicitly DISallowed this year. I've heard one credible opinion so far that the factory spoiler does not offer any real down force, while adding drag. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Stephen Ayers [mailto:sayer@ayersnet.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 5:15 PM To: Riley, Scott; 'E36M3' Subject: RE: [E36M3] Factory Spoiler Installation Does the factory spoiler offer any real downforce? Is the LTW wing no longer allowed? Thanks, -Steve 98 E36 M3
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Factory Spoiler Installation - from Stephen Ayers
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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 18:31:39 -0500 From: "Stephen Ayers" <sayer@ayersnet.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Factory Spoiler Installation Do you also run a front splitter? I have a splitter which I've yet to install without the rear wing. I'm having trouble located a rear wing which functions and fits the 4-door body. Now if disallowed I shouldn't bother... I'm concerned about only running a front splitter - uneven downforce resulting in a loose rear-end. -Steve -----Original Message----- From: Riley, Scott [mailto:sriley@cardinalcapital.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 6:15 PM To: sayer@ayersnet.com; E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Factory Spoiler Installation The LTW spoiler was explicitly DISallowed this year. I've heard one credible opinion so far that the factory spoiler does not offer any real down force, while adding drag. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Stephen Ayers [mailto:sayer@ayersnet.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 5:15 PM To: Riley, Scott; 'E36M3' Subject: RE: [E36M3] Factory Spoiler Installation Does the factory spoiler offer any real downforce? Is the LTW wing no longer allowed? Thanks, -Steve 98 E36 M3
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Oil Capacity - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2004 15:36:18 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Oil Capacity At 02:34 PM 3/2/04, DeBuhr wrote: >BMW newbie question here. I just bought a '98 M3/4 in >November (first BMW!!!). Congratulations! > Did a my first oil/filter change >last night and noticed in the Bentley manual that the 3.2L >calls for 6.3 qts of oil. I've seen a bunch of posts >on various lists and how-tos claiming you should use 7 qts. >Motor is stock. > >I guess I should trust the Bentley manual but I have seen >enough posts that I want to make sure. TIA! Changes on my car result in ~7 quarts going in. I rely on the dipstick to tell me how much oil is in the motor, and set at the MAX mark. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Factory Spoiler Installation - from Riley, Scott
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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 17:40:54 -0600 From: "Riley, Scott" <sriley@cardinalcapital.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Factory Spoiler Installation Yes, I have the front LTW splitter. Effectively, barring the ability to the make adjustments elsewhere, the rules committee is forcing me to run with the splitter retracted. I had a chance to run the car with no wing at all and the car was very loose under braking. However, I have the luxury of DA shocks and was able to get some stability back after making adjustments to control my weight shift. Scott -----Original Message----- From: Stephen Ayers [mailto:sayer@ayersnet.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 5:32 PM To: Riley, Scott Cc: 'E36M3' Subject: RE: [E36M3] Factory Spoiler Installation Do you also run a front splitter? I have a splitter which I've yet to install without the rear wing. I'm having trouble located a rear wing which functions and fits the 4-door body. Now if disallowed I shouldn't bother... I'm concerned about only running a front splitter - uneven downforce resulting in a loose rear-end. -Steve
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: Instrument Cluster Mess... - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2004 15:44:57 -0800 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Instrument Cluster Mess... What year car? If you have the OBC there is a volt meter buried in some of the hidden functions. I've used it. Kent ('97 - Techno Violet) Shane Kleinpeter wrote: >Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 13:14:01 -0800 (PST) >From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> >Subject: Re: Instrument Cluster Mess... > >I tried to reply back last night but it was bounced >for some reason. > >Anyway, I wrote in yesterday about my ABS and ASC >lights coming on and somebody replied (can't remember, >I deleted the message already) that it was likely a >dead battery. > >Well, it was a dead battery. It died 3/4 of a mile >from the house, on a main road, while I was in a >turning lane ;-) > >So I paid for a tow home and threw the battery from >the race car in and it ran fine. Too bad BMW couldn't >have spent $10 on a volt meter to save me the $80 tow. > Oh well. For everybody else's edification, when the >instrument cluster starts lighting up like a Christmas >tree in a really random manner and the guages start >jumping wildly and the dash lights start dimming, pull >over where you can park it and get a cab home to your >truck and trailer, like I should have done. > >Shane K. <-- Needs a new battery, driving the >dependable Chevy for now > > >__________________________________ >Do you Yahoo!? >Yahoo! Search - Find what you’re looking for faster >http://search.yahoo.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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#10. RE: Oil Capacity - from BOOM,BILL (HP-Roseville,ex1)
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Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2004 15:59:35 -0800 From: "BOOM,BILL (HP-Roseville,ex1)" <bill.boom@hp.com> Subject: RE: Oil Capacity > BMW newbie question here. I just bought a '98 M3/4 in > November (first BMW!!!). Did a my first oil/filter change > last night and noticed in the Bentley manual that the 3.2L > calls for 6.3 qts of oil. I've seen a bunch of posts > on various lists and how-tos claiming you should use 7 qts. > Motor is stock. With the filter change, it works out to 7 qts exactly. - Bill