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#1. Springs FS - from Rob Verenna
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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 14:58:56 -0400 From: Rob Verenna <rob@willraceforbeer.com> Subject: Springs FS Trying to clean out the basement... anyone need some springs? * Pair of H&R Race Springs, part # 50424.88R, for the rear of an E36. ~1.3" drop, rear pair only, $50. * Pair of Eibach Springs, part # 29910VA, for the front of an E36 M3. ~1.2"-1.4" drop, front pair only, $50. Thanks! - rob
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#2. RE: [E36M3] I wonder if these will fit the M3? - from jason
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Date: 22 Apr 2004 12:10:16 -0700 From: jason <jason@doomba.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] I wonder if these will fit the M3? you could actually give the hello kitty gift pack: http://www.hellocat78.1hwy.com/ and http://www.gizmodo.com/archives/hello-kitty-headlamps-015334.php sorry, couldnt' resist...
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#3. 99'M3 Contour wheels on 330i - from Allen Hyman
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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 14:23:51 -0500 From: "Allen Hyman" <allen.hyman@starcore-dsp.com> Subject: 99'M3 Contour wheels on 330i I'm looking to get a set of rims that are easier to clean than the wheels on my wife's 2001 330i. I have contour wheels on my 99M3 and am thinking about getting a second set for her car. Will the standard 17" M3 contour wheels fit the 2001 330i sedan? Thanks, Al 99 silver M3
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#4. pilot sport 2! - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 12:38:41 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: pilot sport 2! Been riding on NEW PS2s, 225s/245s, for about a week and a half now and the new design is great! I am currently running them about 4-to-6 psi lower than my old PS. Their straight line tracking does not seem quite as precise (though that could be as result of my new alignment) but any transient maneuver is right there! In sharper/slower corners they don't seem to push as long or as harshly as the old design PS and the slide/push is smooth and transitions to hook-up quickly, resulting in a tighter line! Kim Burgess
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#5. RE: [E36M3] 99'M3 Contour wheels on 330i - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 15:56:50 -0400 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 99'M3 Contour wheels on 330i I put my staggered 10 spokes, on a 2003 325i e46, so I would say it would work, difference in handling was fabulous. Remember that the base 325 e46 with sport package includes 17's. Only difference is lowering. You might want to check running n 8.5 on the rear. I put my 7.5 on and there was plenty of clearance. I lifted the car on the floor jack to the see if it came close to rubbing on the other side and it wasn't even close. Why not just swap one of your 8.5 on the rear and try it. I've seen them put the new e46M3 mega meat wheel on the regular 3 series car with just a little rolling of the rear fenders. -----Original Message----- From: Allen Hyman [mailto:allen.hyman@starcore-dsp.com] Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 3:27 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] 99'M3 Contour wheels on 330i Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 14:23:51 -0500 From: "Allen Hyman" <allen.hyman@starcore-dsp.com> Subject: 99'M3 Contour wheels on 330i I'm looking to get a set of rims that are easier to clean than the wheels on my wife's 2001 330i. I have contour wheels on my 99M3 and am thinking about getting a second set for her car. Will the standard 17" M3 contour wheels fit the 2001 330i sedan? Thanks, Al 99 silver M3 ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Floating Rotor Question - from ajvdh1@comcast.net
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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 20:20:05 +0000 From: ajvdh1@comcast.net Subject: RE: [E36M3] Floating Rotor Question And in the Bahamas they drive American iron on the left side of the road. Makes passing interesting. - Alain PS: Hey Graeme, are you using the fender roller for the M3 or the Porsche with panties? If it's the former, what are you gonna be running for tires? -- "You can't buff out a tree." Jim Leithauser explains the advantages of autocross as a car-control training venue. > Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 07:49:29 -0600 > From: "Graeme Weston-Lewis" <gweston@lsil.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Floating Rotor Question > > -----Original Message----- > From: Paul Smith [mailto:Paul.Smith@ontariosystems.com] > Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 7:29 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Floating Rotor Question > > <snip> > >Am I coeerct in assuming the driver side is the left side? > >thanks again, > >Paul Smith > >1998 M/3/4/5 > > Everywhere except the UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Japan and a few > Carribean islands, the lsft side is indeed the > drivers side :) > > Graeme
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#7. Rust in the battery compartment - from John Hovell
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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:26:21 -0700 (PDT) From: John Hovell <jhovell@stanford.edu> Subject: Rust in the battery compartment Folks -- I pulled out my battery today to trickle charge it, as I had drained it by leaving a light on. I was absolutely shocked to see brown, sludgy rust all over the bottom of the compartment that holds the battery in the trunk. The battery was replaced less than a year ago with an OEM unit by a shop who was working on my car -- they also managed to drain the battery and left the car unattended for several weeks after which time the battery would not hold a charge. I have heard these new batteries were sealed, but in this case there was no vent tube installed. The battery just has a rubber plug over what I think might be the vent tube hole, which is at the negative terminal end of the battery, not on the positive side like they used to be. The part number of the battery is 61-21-8-381-724. Anyone know if this is the proper part? I'm curious why the vent tube is at the other end. Is this the shop's fault? Am I over-reacting? What could have caused this to happen? I am all but positive this area was pristine as of 1 year ago, except for some white powder which I've been pretty good at cleaning out on a somewhat regular basis. TiA for any help/suggestions here.... Best, John
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Floating Rotor Question - from Jeremy Conners
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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 16:38:20 -0400 From: "Jeremy Conners" <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Floating Rotor Question Actually, they are centrifugal air pumps. To paraphrase my fluid mechanics book: "...fluid enters axially through the eye...is caught up in the impeller blades, and is whirled tangentially and radially outward until it leaves through all circumferential parts of the impeller...The impeller blades are usually backward-curved...The blades may be open...or closed, i.e., shrouded from the casing on both sides by an impeller wall..." From: White, Frank M., Fluid Mechanics (3rd ed.), pg 645-6, 1994. The typical example of a centrifugal pump is the intake side of a turbo ('open' impeller); however, the principles are the same for vented brake rotors ('closed' impeller). Jeremy 97 M3 PS (for Neil): I won't get into the 'petal'/'fugal' topic... <BFG> -----Original Message----- From: Paul Smith [mailto:Paul.Smith@ontariosystems.com] <SNIP> I would think that the rotor would 'scoop up air' from the outside. Do these rotors get fresh/cool air in the center of the rotor and send it out to the exterior? <SNIP>
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Left Brake Duct Thermocouple P/N - from Eric Gravengaard
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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:42:06 -0700 From: "Eric Gravengaard" <elg@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Left Brake Duct Thermocouple P/N Jeremy, I believe that it is shown on Diagrams 62_0188 Additional Information Instruments as part #7 "Sensor Outdoor Temperatur" 65 81 8 350 779 At least that's the part I think you are looking for. Wait go one more diagram forward and you find: "Sensor Outdoor Temperatur" 65 11 1 391 260 Maybe the second is for OBC and the first is for that other unit that has less brains? -Eric 95E36M3 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeremy Conners" <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2004 6:29 AM Subject: [E36M3] Left Brake Duct Thermocouple P/N > Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 17:23:32 -0400 > From: "Jeremy Conners" <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> > Subject: Left Brake Duct Thermocouple P/N > > I'm trying to find the complete part number and retail price (if available) > for the thermocouple that is located in the left front brake duct. The > partial BMW part number on the plug reads 1.383.204; however, I can't find > it in my ETK. This is the sensor for HVAC outside reference temperature. > > > > Thanks, > > Jeremy > > 97 M3 > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > >
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#10. coolant drain plug at engine block - from Tim Ng
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Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:46:04 -0700 From: "Tim Ng" <s14realm3@peachtreebmwcca.org> Subject: coolant drain plug at engine block on a 96 M3, is there any tricks to drainning the coolant from the block? The #1 O2 sensor is right in the way of the 19mm drain bolt. Do I have to remove the O2 sensor first before I can get to the drain? Tim Ng 95 BUZZNM3 92 325ic M-Technic 91 M3 street car 88 M3/2.5 track car PROJECT CARs: 90 325ica 90 535ia 92 525ia tow rig- Chevy Avalanche my web page: http://groups.msn.com/M3stuff/pictures