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#1. Re: Euro Floating Rotors - from DrDan976@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2004 16:01:09 -0400 From: DrDan976@aol.com Subject: Re: Euro Floating Rotors SHW is the name of the manufacturer of the rotors. www.shw.de Dan Wang PS: as a side note I saw a Audi RS6 with SHW floating rotors stock. Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 21:09:21 -0500 From: Peter Wheeler <peter@bavarianonline.com> Subject: Euro Floating Rotors I understand what the ///M on the hub is for, but what does the "SHW" on the hub stand for?
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#2. M3 brake ducts - from jakeadavis@comcast.net
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Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2004 20:52:20 +0000 From: jakeadavis@comcast.net Subject: M3 brake ducts Won't guarantee it, but I believe the part numbers for the brake ducts are 51712233361 left 51712233362 right and should be about $14 each. I've got to do the wheel well arch and shroud replacement myself. Jake Davis
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#3.Euro 3.2 Packages - from James Clay
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Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2004 17:12:42 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: <AD> Euro 3.2 Packages We have three engines that we are getting ready to send over, all are E36 3.2L with 321 stock Hp. If anyone on the list wants one of them, I will airfreight them to you for free (you have to cover duties): 57k miles, all EWS parts, complete engine and electronics - easy swap into a 95prod or later E36 or similar, or you can transplant all the EWS stuff into any M50 car or conversion - $7,600 72k miles, no EWS parts, but has the computer. This one would be good for a race package with aftermarket management. Or for $750, we can pull EWS out of the computer and it will be a clean install in any car - $6600 5k miles - basically new, all EWS parts and other accessories, including 6 speed transmission. Absolutely gorgeous - $13,000. I can swap EWS packages around on the various engines if needed. I can also put a Z3 harness on any of these for a clean E30 conversion install. 6 speeds and E30 close ratios also on the way. James James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com http://www.bimmerworldracing.com Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648
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#4. Re: Mounting HID Ballasts - from Justin Gerry
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Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2004 17:08:00 -0400 From: "Justin Gerry" <justin_gerry@warpmail.net> Subject: Re: Mounting HID Ballasts There is also a good spot to mount the ballasts beneath the headlights on the front bumper. In fact there are a couple of holes that are already pre-drilled to mount the hardware. Its easiest to mount the ballasts with the head light out, otherwise you can reach up from the bottom if you remove the plastic porkchop shaped pieces. -Justin '76 02 '97 M3 http://www.bmw2002.net
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#5. Time for tires - from Marc Plante
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Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2004 21:08:18 -0400 From: "Marc Plante" <marc@plante.com> Subject: Time for tires Time for some dancing shoes, and I'm not up on the *latest* on tires. - I've driven T1-s's in the past. Nice, versatile tires that are reasonably priced. They even held up well on the track (hell of a lot better than the 730s that I chunked to death in a couple sessions). I'd give the Toyos a 7 on the track. Definitely lost about 5 mph in turn in speed on corners, but they did OK and didn't chunk under reasonable stress. - I'm also thinking of Michelin PS-2s or the Firestones (which seem to get great reviews). I'm torn between maximizing street performance and realizing that I spend most of my life wandering highways on my commute waiting for offramps, then slapping on track tires for schools (I teach). Given that scenario, I'll stick with Toyos (Hate the Kuhmo 712s...not nice in the rain when a little worn). Then again, If I could find a street tire that would hold up under reasonable use on the track (not going for record lap times). That would be very nice to have. initial comments on the PS2s indicate they may be capable. Any other people that tend to be lazy about swapping tires for seat time have comments? I understand the "must have track tires for the track" perspective, but am always looking to find a reasonable double duty tire. I always check before I buy the net round of T1-s's. Marc Plante E36 M3/4 Vienna, VA
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Re: Euro Floating Rotors - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 06:58:44 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Euro Floating Rotors Forgive me if this one has been answered already. I've been away on vacation. I can't remember the full meaning of "SHW", but the last 2 words are Hat Works. So, as was said, it's the name of the company. Something or other Hat Works. Jay > Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2004 16:01:09 -0400 > From: DrDan976@aol.com > Subject: Re: Euro Floating Rotors > > SHW is the name of the manufacturer of the rotors. > > www.shw.de > > Dan Wang > > PS: as a side note I saw a Audi RS6 with SHW floating rotors stock. > > Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 21:09:21 -0500 > From: Peter Wheeler <peter@bavarianonline.com> > Subject: Euro Floating Rotors > > I understand what the ///M on the hub is for, but what does the "SHW" > on the hub stand for? >
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Re: Euro Floating Rotors - from Jeremy Conners
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Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 12:43:01 -0400 From: "Jeremy Conners" <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Euro Floating Rotors Schwäbische Hüttenwerke GmbH Swabian metallurgical plants GmbH // -----Original Message----- // From: Jay W. Hudson [mailto:jwhud@budget.net] // Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 10:02 AM // To: E36M3 // Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Euro Floating Rotors // // Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 06:58:44 -0700 // From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> // Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Euro Floating Rotors // // Forgive me if this one has been answered already. I've been away on // vacation. // // I can't remember the full meaning of "SHW", but the last 2 words are Hat // Works. So, as was said, it's the name of the company. Something or // other // Hat Works. // // Jay // // // > Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2004 16:01:09 -0400 // > From: DrDan976@aol.com // > Subject: Re: Euro Floating Rotors // > // > SHW is the name of the manufacturer of the rotors. // > // > www.shw.de // > // > Dan Wang // > // > PS: as a side note I saw a Audi RS6 with SHW floating rotors stock. // > // > Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2004 21:09:21 -0500 // > From: Peter Wheeler <peter@bavarianonline.com> // > Subject: Euro Floating Rotors // > // > I understand what the ///M on the hub is for, but what does the "SHW" // > on the hub stand for? // > // // // // // ************************************************* // 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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#8. Failed Emissions Testing with JC Chip - from Martin Bullen
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Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 12:51:12 -0400 From: Martin Bullen <vze322dw@verizon.net> Subject: Failed Emissions Testing with JC Chip Had my '95 M3 in for annual rolling road emissions testing here in PA, only to find that the car failed with the JC chip installed. After I reinstalled the stock chip, it passed, with no other changes. Here are the results for comparison: CO % x liters JC 1.71 Stock .48 Limit 1.1 HC ppm x liters JC 465 Stock 135 limit 275 NO ppm x liters JC 5463 Stock 2997 Limit 3600 Last year, with the stock chip it passed without issues. Car has 69k miles, original catalysts and exhaust, and fairly recent O2 sensor and spark plugs. Only other mod is a cone K&N air filter installed by the PO at least 4+ years ago (and which I clean at least annually). I was a little surprised, since I'd thought the JC chip was designed to maximize performance with 93 octane fuel, but still stay emissions legal. My only uncertainty is the provenance of the chip, which I bought used from a fellow lister. However, the car runs really well with the chip installed, and it came in a bona fide box with a Turner Motorsports sticker. At this point I'm a little reluctant to put the chip back in. Partially because I'm already breaking the sealing tabs on the DME, and partially because I'd really rather have a clean high-performing car. Any wisdom on my predicament? Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Failed Emissions Testing with JC Chip - from NickG
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Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 13:14:33 -0400 From: "NickG" <nick@tech-nick.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Failed Emissions Testing with JC Chip I'm betting the reason you passed with the stock chip instead of the JC chip is because of adaption. When you removed your DME to reinstall the stock chip, you cleared the adaption values. The DME probably didn't have as much running time with the stock chip to settle back into the same amount of learning as the JC chip had. It's very possible that with more 'learning time', the stock chip will provide the same test results as the JC chip. Also, is it possible that when you took the emissions tests with the JC chip, the cats weren't fully warmed up? Was the car sitting for a prolonged time at idle or with the engine off just before the test? Nick > Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 12:51:12 -0400 > From: Martin Bullen <vze322dw@verizon.net> > Subject: Failed Emissions Testing with JC Chip > > Had my '95 M3 in for annual rolling road emissions testing here in PA, > only to find that the car failed with the JC chip installed. After I > reinstalled the stock chip, it passed, with no other changes. Here are > the results for comparison: > > CO % x liters > JC 1.71 > Stock .48 > Limit 1.1 > > HC ppm x liters > JC 465 > Stock 135 > limit 275 > > NO ppm x liters > JC 5463 > Stock 2997 > Limit 3600 > > Last year, with the stock chip it passed without issues. Car has 69k > miles, original catalysts and exhaust, and fairly recent O2 sensor and > spark plugs. Only other mod is a cone K&N air filter installed by the > PO at least 4+ years ago (and which I clean at least annually). > > I was a little surprised, since I'd thought the JC chip was designed to > maximize performance with 93 octane fuel, but still stay emissions > legal. My only uncertainty is the provenance of the chip, which I > bought used from a fellow lister. However, the car runs really well > with the chip installed, and it came in a bona fide box with a Turner > Motorsports sticker. > > At this point I'm a little reluctant to put the chip back in. > Partially because I'm already breaking the sealing tabs on the DME, and > partially because I'd really rather have a clean high-performing car. > > Any wisdom on my predicament? > > Martin Bullen > '95 M3 > '97 Z3 2.8
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Failed Emissions Testing with JC Chip - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 10 Oct 2004 15:49:36 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Failed Emissions Testing with JC Chip Martin, Wish I could provide another data point, but last week when I went in for the emission test (PA as well), I found the little ole' loop hole that says, "if you drive this vehicle less than 5, 000 miles per year you qualify for an exemption sticker" ;-)). Bingo, no test, but still had to pay $30 for the special sticker and program fee :-( PA -- they get you one way or another! Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe...with 39K miles Philly Region SCCA BSP Champion '01 & '02 SM 3rd place '04