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#1. Spare parts for the track? - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 11:13:03 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Spare parts for the track? Group, What are the most commonly failed parts to have at the track just in case? I know about the water pump (learned from Neil M.<g>), and the ever popular cracking radiator neck. How about sway bar brackets? I think I've seen at least one broken on an instructor's car. Anything else? Carlos '93 325is getting M3 cams, M3 suspension, P-car front brakes, Al radiator... fairly soon.
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Spare parts for the track? - from Mel Silva
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Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 11:04:04 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Spare parts for the track? here's my list of must haves. -Belts and hoses are always cheap insurance. -I always carry a spare set of spark plugs too, they don't take up much room and I'd hate to have my weekend ruined because of a $1 plug. -bring a couple of quarts of your motor oil and a gallon of distilled water. These are for topping up, if you have a catastrophic failure where you need to replace all the water or oil, then you've got more serious issues. -Brake Fluid and all the tools you need to flush it (catch can, pressure bleeder, etc). I can't tell you how many times I've had to flush the system on Sunday because of overheating the fluid on Saturday. I don't like mushy brake pedal! I want my brake pedal to feel like stepping on a freaking brick. -I make my own brake lines so I always have an extra set with me. it's not very likely that they will explode and fail, but more likely that they will abrade against the tires or something and just loose pressure. This happened to me on I280(? it's been a while now) entering San Francisco by the zoo at 1am one Friday heading up to Sears Point. AAAAAH! :-o Try going from 80MPH to a full stop using only the had brake while pulling a tire trailer! Mel -----Original Message----- From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com [mailto:Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 10:11 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Spare parts for the track? Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 11:13:03 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Spare parts for the track? Group, What are the most commonly failed parts to have at the track just in case? I know about the water pump (learned from Neil M.<g>), and the ever popular cracking radiator neck. How about sway bar brackets? I think I've seen at least one broken on an instructor's car. Anything else? Carlos '93 325is getting M3 cams, M3 suspension, P-car front brakes, Al radiator... fairly soon. ************************************************* 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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#3. RE: [E36M3] Re: Feeler: Interest in Penny? - from Mel Silva
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Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 11:04:37 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Feeler: Interest in Penny? HMMM -----Original Message----- From: JUSTIN GERRY [mailto:JGERRY@butchers.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 9:01 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: Feeler: Interest in Penny? 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 ************************************************* 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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#4. Re: [E36M3] Spare parts for the track? - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 09:44:05 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Spare parts for the track? On Aug 4, 2004, at 8:11 AM, Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com wrote: > What are the most commonly failed parts to have at the track just in > case? > > I know about the water pump (learned from Neil M.<g>), and the ever > popular > cracking radiator neck. How about sway bar brackets? I think I've > seen at least > one broken on an instructor's car. Unless you're running big bars, you're probably fine with the stock brackets. Otherwise, get some reinforcements. > Anything else? > Yeah. Radiator cap. Gas pedal (it is a major bummer when it breaks - ask me how I know) Front rotors (obviously) Oil cap (ask me how I know) > Carlos > '93 325is getting M3 cams, M3 suspension, P-car front brakes, Al > radiator... fairly soon. Skip the expensive aluminum radiator and get an M-Coupe-with-S54 radiator. It's basically the Euro M3 radiator and it bolts right into the car. It's a nice 3-row unit, so cooling is improved over the stock one. Yeah, it's got the plastic neck, but it's got a useful life of 50K miles. That's a lot of track miles. And it's half the price of the aluminum one. - Mark
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Spare parts for the track? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 10:14:49 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Spare parts for the track? At 09:51 AM 8/4/04, Mark Dadgar talked about: >Unless you're running big bars, you're probably fine with the stock brackets. Unless you've been running big sway bars on the car for quite a while, metal fatigue *can* cause a F bracket to break. Having it happen in Turn 6 at Laguna Seca is, umm, interesting :-) Despite it happening to me, it's not a common failure, I wouldn't worry too much about it. The only result of mine breaking was a noticeable "snap"; no noticeable handling oddities, so I made it safely back to the paddock. >Skip the expensive aluminum radiator and get an M-Coupe-with-S54 radiator. Seconded. Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP/A5
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Re: Feeler: Interest in Penny? - from Carey Probst
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Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 13:21:35 -0400 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Feeler: Interest in Penny? Another solution I've been using to the space problem is a rack which slides in my trailer hitch and adds a lot of storage without resorting to a trailer. For things that don't fit on the hitch rack, then I have the little track trailer I use with either car since both are hitched. You can get a 4x8 trailer for under $300 from Harbour Freight. A lot cheaper than a new car. The Da'Lan hitch adds another $200 including installation if you don't do it yourself. The hitch and trailer are probably cheaper than the Thule setup and a lot more versitle. I can get 700 lbs of cat litter in the trailer with room for the rest of the stuff I pick up at the wholesale club.(I don't shop often, but when I do I buy in quantity) Carey Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, '86 325e w/i cam BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters JC CAIed and Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. -----Original Message----- From: Mel Silva [mailto:melsilva@mindspring.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 12:11 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Feeler: Interest in Penny? Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 11:04:37 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Feeler: Interest in Penny? HMMM -----Original Message----- From: JUSTIN GERRY [mailto:JGERRY@butchers.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2004 9:01 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: Feeler: Interest in Penny? 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 ************************************************* 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] Spare parts for the track? - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 13:32:37 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] Spare parts for the track? >-I make my own brake lines so I always have an extra set with me. it's not >very likely that they will explode and fail, but more likely that they will >abrade against the tires or something and just loose pressure. Ooh I'd like to hear more about that. I know it's probably some huge liability especially in this country to sell a car with your own homemade brake lines but I'd be interested in finding out what connectors, stainless braided line, you prefer to make your own. An engineer friend always wanted to do it but to my knowledge he never has, he always thought the crimped ones were crap. I'm sure the crimping is some sort of DOT/TUV requirement, maybe not I'm rambling here. Option two is have someone down in Gasoline Alley (Indy) make up a custom set. Yeah regular spares I always take with me like you said, water, oil, pads, plugs, caliper rebuild kits, etc. Never thought about radiator caps, oil filler caps, but belts yeah I remember I usually carry these but never needed them as I keep fresh belts on my cars, I did break a sway bar link once and luckily I brought a set of stock ones with me. Thanks! Carlos.
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#8. WTB 95 m3 - few questions - from Paul Smith
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Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 12:31:55 -0500 From: Paul Smith <Paul.Smith@ontariosystems.com> Subject: WTB 95 m3 - few questions Locally, there is a BMW M3 (95) 5 speed for sale. Here is some info: 78k miles exterior is a 8 out of 10 Interior is a 7 out of 10 - will mostly be track car because I have a 98 M3/4/5 daily driver Front fender panel has NO tag on it - it was taken off - should I presume replaced panel? Trunk was broken into and lock does not work - not big deal (I can replace?) and the right side of the trunk lid is about 1/4 inch higher - if that. Any assistance on price is should be worth? Anything here sound more of an issue that I make it seem? Thanks Paul Smith
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Spare parts for the track? - from Mount, Mike
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Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 10:49:55 -0700 From: "Mount, Mike" <JMMn@pge.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Spare parts for the track? A nice starting point is a Visa with a very high limit! Mike
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#10. Re: [E36M3] WTB 95 m3 - few questions - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:22:03 -0400 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] WTB 95 m3 - few questions Paul, A replacement fender will still have a tag, it will just say "DOT-R" on in without the VIN number. A missing tag could be either OE with a tag that fell off, or a replacement fender. Or it could be from a stolen vehicle that they removed the VIN from so it can't be traced. If it was replaced, you could probably tell be inspecting the area very closely for repair signs, like paint over-spray, etc. Chris > > From: Paul Smith <Paul.Smith@ontariosystems.com> > Date: 2004/08/04 Wed PM 01:31:17 EDT > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: [E36M3] WTB 95 m3 - few questions ....<snipped> > > Front fender panel has NO tag on it - it was taken off - should I presume > replaced panel?
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#11. European Trip - from Chris Conner
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Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 15:24:44 -0400 From: Chris Conner <chris@digital7.com> Subject: European Trip I am planning a 10 day European trip, for September. A last minute thing. I figure this digest will have a wealth of information! I will be flying into London, and spending ~2 days in the UK. I'd really, really like to get to the Nurburgring. I'd also like to see Amsterdam, and spend 3+ days traveling through Italy. I've been to France, so that is not a priority at all. I will be traveling between countries via air or rail. I would like to rent a car for the Nurburgring. I know it is not open at all times. Is it generally open during weekday evenings? Should I travel via rail or car through Italy? If I end up renting a car in Germany, can I easily drive it down through Switzerland/Italy, and make it a one-way rental, dropping it off in Naples when I fly back to the UK? My rough draft is: Sep 2 - Arrive in London Sep 4 - Fly to Amsterdam Sep 6 - Train To Brussels Sep 7 Train to Bonn, rent car, drive to Nurburg for hopefully open evening drive. Stay in Nurburg or back in Bonn/Cologne. Possibly stay in Nurburg and drive Nurburgring the next day, if I can't make it in time on the 7th. Or even if I do, get another set of laps in. Sep 8 tenatively in Nurburg/Bonn. Drive to Bern, Switzerland. Sep 9 Swiss alps! Sep 10 Swiss alps, then drive/train to Milan Sep 11 Milan -> Tuscany Area Sep 12 Tuscany Area - Naples Sep 13 Fly from Naples to London, then back to the states Any recommendations on places to see, or more specifically an efficient route to take would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance! Chris