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#1. Re: Koni Top Nuts - from Chip Mitchell
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Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 17:51:53 -0400 From: "Chip Mitchell" <chipm@roadfly.org> Subject: Re: Koni Top Nuts A pipe wrench and a normal, no-flats-ground socket work fine, too - and you dont' have to spend any time fooling with a grinder. Chip >-------------------- 8 -------------------- >Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 13:11:39 -0700 (PDT) >From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Koni Top Nuts > >With a socket that has flats grounded into it while using a socket to hold >the >shaft, I've not had a problem using a nylock nut. The never spins :) > >Chester > _________________________________________________________________________ Live, laugh, and chat with friends about BMWs, Porsches, Jaguars and the new MINI at The World's Largest Auto Enthusiast Site http://www.roadfly.org/
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#2. FS 1995 BMW M3 Avus Blue - from Junaidi Irwan
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Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 16:03:16 -0700 (PDT) From: Junaidi Irwan <cuwei@yahoo.com> Subject: FS 1995 BMW M3 Avus Blue I am selling my 1995 BMW M3 Avus Blue. Check out my site for more info. http://home.comcast.net/~j.irwan/ Thanks, Jay __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB free storage! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
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#3. Flywheel Wear? - from twisty M3
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Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 16:34:27 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Flywheel Wear? I'm still in shock that my 128K heavily-tracked clutch in my '99 M3 is still going strong... No slipping (knock on wood), but I'd still like to pick up the parts ahead of time, so I can shop around a bit. What's the general concensus on replacing the stock flywheel? Does it generally need to be replaced at the same time as the clutch, or ever, or is it something you really wouldn't know until you open everything up? I've considered some of the lightweight flywheel options (UUC and Rogue kits), but I think I may just stick with the heavy stock parts. My car will more than likely end up in stock class BMW CCA and NABR racing, and I have to admit to being quite happy with the longevity of the stock bits. Any input is greatly appreciated, Jonathan L. _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/
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#4. Cracked Wheel Repair - Results - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 18:47:28 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Cracked Wheel Repair - Results Some weeks ago I posted about a cracked track wheel that I wanted to repair. Normally I'd replace it, but it's one of a set of 8 and they're NLA. The inboard wheel flange was bent, and a radial crack an inch or a little more long had developed. The tire still held air. Most of the recommendations I received were for the Wheel Collision Center in Bath, PA, see <http://www.wheelcollision.com>. One response advised me not to use WCC, due to an unsatisfactory repair he'd seen. Other suggestions were for places that didn't claim to do the scope of work I needed, i.e. welding up the crack and re-machining the wheel. I decided to use WCC and emailed them requesting ballpark estimate. This came back as $140-200, depending on what they found. I shipped the wheel out on Tuesday 7/20, and on Monday they left a message with a firm price of $200. I authorized the work the next day and received the repaired wheel back that Friday 7/30! The work order shows: - Straighten - Wobble - Weld - Blast - Paint - Clearcoat. Results are very good indeed. You can't tell where the repair was made, and only a slightly different surface finish on the back side reveals that anything has been done. WCC offered to refinish the face of the wheel for another $30, but I didn't have it done. Who wants just one good looking track wheel and seven slightly ratty ones? I should note that one person advised against using a repaired wheel on the track. My view is that my track wheels get frequently changed and inspected, but my street wheels live a hard life of neglect, potholes and random road hazards. There's no reason for welding a cast aluminum wheel to weaken it. Obviously I'll keep a careful eye on this wheel though. With shipping both ways the whole thing came in at under $250, a pretty decent deal for good work. Neil 96 M3
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#5. Re: Tires - from Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net
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Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 22:55:53 -0400 From: <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Re: Tires Thanks for all the tire suggestions. I ordered a set of PS2s today from Tire Rack, and look forward to treaded street driving in the future (the 712s on the car are almost treadless). Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Tires - from Alain van der Heide
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Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 21:15:20 -0600 From: "Alain van der Heide" <ajvdh1@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tires Oh yeah. I was out there the same day, and the difference in grip between Graeme's car and mine was astonishing. I was running Sumitomo HTRZ-IIs, which are OK for a cheap tire, but they don't work for squat when they're cold. - Alain ----- Original Message ----- From: "Graeme Weston-Lewis" <gweston@lsil.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 9:01 AM Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tires > Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 08:58:07 -0600 > From: "Graeme Weston-Lewis" <gweston@lsil.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tires > > I have a set of PS2's on my M3 and they are by far the absolute best > shoes I have ever driven on. Quiet, decent ride and more grip than > anything short of an R-compound. They are a summer tire, but I had > occasion to drive on them at the track on a cold, snowy May day in > Colorado. Yes snow. It was around 30 degrees and snowing enough for > the tirewalls to get some accumulation > http://gwl.rmsolo.org/BSCR-04/pages/P1010018.html > I was expecting my new PS2's to be scary to drive on in these conditions, > but they were unbeleivable. Not only did they still ride well, but > they had incredible grip given the conditions. > Do you get the impression I like these tires? Well you'd be right. > I can't speak to how long they'll last, but their performance in both > wet, dry and cold (I found the 712's on the other hand to be sliker 'n > snot below about 40degrees). > Good Luck, > Graeme > > -----Original Message----- > From: Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net [mailto:Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net] > Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 4:31 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Tires > > > Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 18:27:58 -0400 > From: <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> > Subject: Tires > > Ok, I know it is a subject that gets too much discussion, but I am considering > the Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s. The price is a little more attractive than > usual, as there is a $50 rebate for a set of 4. > > I have been running the Kumho 712s for about 4 years and have found them noisy > from the beginning, as wellaspronetogeneratingvibrations. > > My setup is 8.5" M-Contours front and rear, with the TC Kline trackline kit, UUC > sway bars, X brace, UUC cross brace, JTD rear shock mounts. I did front end > maintenance recently to include control arms with new purple & black Powerflex > bushings, and tie rod ends, and not too far back did strut bearings and wheel > bearings. > > I have been running 235/40s, but want to go to at least 245/40s, or wider > depending on whether I will need spacers with longer studs. > > While it is my daily driver, I don't commute anywhere, so I have sacrificed some > comfort for track performance even though this car rarely sees the track. > Whatever tires I get will NOT be used on the track. > > > So, will I be happy with the PS2s? They should last me many years as I am under > 10k miles per year. Based on my review of the archives, I expect a resounding > yes from Jim Bassett. > > Thanks for listening, and your thoughts! > > Regards, > Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net > Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 > Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ > 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ > 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ > > "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Koni Top Nuts - from KLchmn@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 00:37:49 EDT From: KLchmn@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Koni Top Nuts In a message dated 8/3/2004 1:11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, chester_p_wong@yahoo.com writes: With a socket that has flats grounded into it while using a socket to hold the shaft, I've not had a problem using a nylock nut. The never spins :) Chester DA's don't have anything to grab onto like SAs do. If you can hold the shaft secure (whoa, that'll trigger a few spam filters!), you're golden. :-) Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter, remember?!
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Koni Top Nuts - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 06:25:18 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Koni Top Nuts > > In a message dated 8/3/2004 1:11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > chester_p_wong@yahoo.com writes: > With a socket that has flats grounded into it while using a socket to hold the > shaft, I've not had a problem using a nylock nut. The never spins :) > > Chester > DA's don't have anything to grab onto like SAs do. If you can hold the shaft > secure (whoa, that'll trigger a few spam filters!), you're golden. :-) > > Kirk Lachman > Sin City Chapter, remember?! Kirk- My DAs, purchased 5/04, have the same hex at the top of the threaded shaft as my old SAs did. You must have the super lightweight version intended for the really fast guys :-) Jay
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#9. Re: Feeler: Interest in Penny? - from JUSTIN GERRY
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Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 09:50:02 -0400 From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> Subject: Re: Feeler: Interest in Penny? Mel, Consider buying a Thule roof rack, and perhaps get a roof mounted storage box. Last night I used my rack to move 15 oversized boxes (flattened). Just strapped it down on the roof rack. No problems moving it. No way that the boxes would fit inside the car either. The racks are strong enough to move plywood, a few pieces of lumber too. -Justin -- '76 02 '97 m3 bmw cca checkout http://www.bmw2002.net
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#10. Re: Tires - from JUSTIN GERRY
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Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 10:30:54 -0400 From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> Subject: Re: Tires Stan, I've put about 6k on my PS2s and I love them. Best tire I've owned to date as they are great in the dry, great in the wet, and quiet. Much better in all ways than the old SO3s I had. Its like everything else, technology keeps getting better.... -Justin -- '76 02 '97 m3 bmw cca checkout http://www.bmw2002.net
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Cracked Wheel Repair - Results - from Andrew Kalman
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Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 07:38:02 -0700 From: Andrew Kalman <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Cracked Wheel Repair - Results Re Neil's experience with WCS ... in my experience, as long as you tell them the full breadth of what you expect them to do, they do a nice job. I had to send a set of 914 wheels back to them because they didn't address a bunch of centerhole cosmetic gouges and they didn't repaint the inside of the wheel -- when I got them back, they had done it all, and the wheels looked very nice indeed ... -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com