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#1. RE: 14mm hex socket for diff at Griot's for $11.28 - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 15:12:40 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: 14mm hex socket for diff at Griot's for $11.28 The dif plug is a tight fit/cramped space. Does your _new_ Griot's hex socket fit? Kim Burgess Kurt Hoofnagle wrote: "I tried Steve at Ultimate Garage first but he was backordered. Griot's special ordered it (not a regular stock item) and only charged me $11.28. Those who have purchased one will know that this is a good price. Neat tool for getting in to the diff plugs."
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#2. RE: leaky trans....was ...steering rack play - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 15:18:22 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: leaky trans....was ...steering rack play Mine leaks also, especially after switching to Redline. I believe there is a TSB on leaking Motorsports trans/drain plug but I don't have access to the TSB and I don't have the number handy. Anyone? Kim Burgess Chester Wong wrote: <snip> Well, except I went to change the tranny fluid and only a pint of fluid or so came out :( There is a leak...anyone have any info about replacing seals?"
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Sparco Evo2 Seats w/ 3-point Belt? - from David Ngo
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Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 15:39:11 -0700 (PDT) From: David Ngo <rudngo@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sparco Evo2 Seats w/ 3-point Belt? Roy, I have a set of Evo 2s on the way for my sedan and plan to use stock belts as well. There are a number of people who have gotten the setup to work. From what I've seen, the easiest way to to use seat brackets from Speedware Motorsports, as they have a tab that is for attaching the stock seatbelt receptacle and pretensioner. This is probably all you'll have to do for your coupe. Unless you're really skinny, the side bolsters won't interfere with the lap portion of the belt. Another option is to use seatbelt receptacles from an E30, as they are much simpler than those from the E36. However, you'll probably end up getting a SRS light as I'm pretty sure the SRS system checks the seatbelt pretensioners (I might be wrong.) You will also have to rig up something for the passenger occupancy sensor if you want to keep your SRS light off. Jim Powell's webpage has details on how to do this - http://www.apexcone.com/JimPowellHomepage/Recaros/Recaros.html. Now things are a little more interesting for sedans because the seatbelt itself attaches to the stock seat. I have a set of TCKline brackets, which seem to have a tab designed for attaching the seatbelt receptacle. I'm going to see if I can flip them around and use the tab for the seatbelt itself instead. For the receptacle itself, I'll probably end up drilling into the steel side mounts so the receptacle moves with the seat (I also got a set of sliders.) Dave --- Roy Kao <bimmerphile@hotmail.com> wrote: > Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 10:56:43 -0400 > From: "Roy Kao" <bimmerphile@hotmail.com> > Subject: Sparco Evo2 Seats w/ 3-point Belt? > > I'm getting ready to commit to a pair of Sparco Evo2 > seats to have them > installed over the winter but I have a question > about using them with the > stock 3-point belts: can it be done? > > I don't have a cage in the car yet and I am one of > those firm believers that > will not install 5- or 6-point harnesses unless I > have at least a half cage > in the back of the car. > > So, I want to use the seats with the 3-point seat > belts for the time being. > Does anyone have experience using this particular > setup? Or using another > motorsport seat with the 3-point belts? > > I plan to get the Evo2 seats with the floor mounting > hardware and sliders. > I think TC Kline sells the hardware specifically for > the E36? > > Any help from the Digest would be appreciated. > TIA... > > Roy > '99 M3 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN > Search! > http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > _______________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Express yourself with Y! Messenger! Free. Download now. http://messenger.yahoo.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Sparco Evo2 Seats w/ 3-point Belt? - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 08:15:12 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sparco Evo2 Seats w/ 3-point Belt? >Another option is to use seatbelt receptacles from an >E30, as they are much simpler than those from the E36. True, that's what I have installed in my E36, E30 seatbelt buckle, Recaro SRD seat, tckline adapters with Recaro sliders. That works great but the problem I see with that is that on a race seat with that combo the seat belt would end up over the sides of the seat which are quite high compared to a sport seat (like the SRD). What I would do instead is use the center buckle from the rear seat which is on a piece of flexible material as opposed to the E30 buckle. That way you can route the buckle inside one of the lap belt holes (the inboard one) on your race seat and the seat belt would fit snuggly around your waist. Carlos.
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#5. Re: steering rack replacement - from Chip Mitchell
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 08:13:26 -0400 From: Chip Mitchell <chipmitchell@gmail.com> Subject: Re: steering rack replacement I recently replaced mine with a rebuilt unit from Autozone. It is currently priced at $312 with a lifetime warranty; OE rebuilds only have a 1 year warranty and cost twice as much. I measured the rack displacement at 1 turn, 2 turns, and full lock and the ratio is identical to my OE rack. For $312, I wouldn't take the time to rebuild it. ChipM > > -------------------- 8 -------------------- > Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 17:13:59 -0400 > From: "gary.preece" <gary.preece@insightbb.com> > Subject: steering rack play > > I have been getting an intermittent vibration in the front end and it turns > out to be play in the steering rack. I checked the tie rods that I recently > replaced and they are fine. The play is back in the rack when I grab the > wheel at 3 and 9 and move it. > > Has anyone rebuilt the steering rack on a 95 M3? Some old e-mails make me > think that Chester may have. Are all the racks the same for the 325, etc.? > Some salvage yards charge more just because of the M3, I think. Rebuilts are > around $500. How hard is it to get the wheels centered when doing it > yourself. Any help appreciated. > > Gary > 95 M3 > > -------------------- 9 -------------------- > Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 14:28:09 -0700 (PDT) > From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] steering rack play > > Hmmm...still waiting for the tools :( Dunno if it will ever get rebuilt. For > an interim solution, I went to the junkyard and got a rack off of another 3 > series. The only reason you'd want to rebuild is if it was leaking. If you > have play, then there's something else wrong...say the rack or pinon is worn. > The rebuild kit consists only of o-rings and plastic bushings. Having said > that, the junkyard rack has a bit of play in it, but I was having a weird > vibration/whir*whir*whir feel during hard cornering. Turns out that I had one > fried wheel bearing. Replaced it last week...all is good. Well, except I went > to change the tranny fluid and only a pint of fluid or so came out :( There is > a leak...anyone have any info about replacing seals? My diff is also weeping > and less fluid came out too :( On a side note, the rear sway bar bracket broke > again. I'm thinking about buying a new subframe, reinforcing it from the get > go and then installing it :( > > Chester >
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#6. Can some help w/ a Carfax? - from Lee Piccione
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:01:27 -0400 From: Lee Piccione <leepic@smart.net> Subject: Can some help w/ a Carfax? Gruppe, Can someone please run a Carfax on this VIN? WBSBG9320TEY72393 Thanks, Lee
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Sparco Evo2 Seats w/ 3-point Belt? - from FS
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:00:00 -0400 From: "FS" <freestat@stny.rr.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Sparco Evo2 Seats w/ 3-point Belt? Hi Roy, I use same seats (except w/ HMS rollbar and sparco 5pts) and I also have the stock 3pts for driving on the street. It can be done but you may find the 3pt shoulder belt rides annoyingly high/rubs on your neck. Though I also had the seat lowered using a VAC seat bracket so I could sit comfortably with a helmet on; maybe that's the cause :-) Bill '98 m3/2 WGI trackrat -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 10:56:43 -0400 From: "Roy Kao" <bimmerphile@hotmail.com> Subject: Sparco Evo2 Seats w/ 3-point Belt? I'm getting ready to commit to a pair of Sparco Evo2 seats to have them installed over the winter but I have a question about using them with the stock 3-point belts: can it be done? I don't have a cage in the car yet and I am one of those firm believers that will not install 5- or 6-point harnesses unless I have at least a half cage in the back of the car. So, I want to use the seats with the 3-point seat belts for the time being. Does anyone have experience using this particular setup? Or using another motorsport seat with the 3-point belts? I plan to get the Evo2 seats with the floor mounting hardware and sliders. I think TC Kline sells the hardware specifically for the E36? Any help from the Digest would be appreciated. TIA... Roy '99 M3
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#8. Cooling System Re-Freshen - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:39:29 -0400 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: Cooling System Re-Freshen Subject: 97 e36 M3/4 purchased used 84K mile of which 10K mine, no cooling issues not sure if H20 pump was ever replaced oem plastic thermo housing Build date 6/97, so most likely a metal impeller Installing a AA supercharger and am at least planning replacement of the plastic thermo housing with the metal one, at only 21 bucks at bimmerparts.com its cheap insurance. What do you think, replace the water pump while I am at it? Its probably metal, but how long do the metal ones go....I quess its just bearings after the impeller issue is out of the question. Anything else I should do to make the system more robust? Opinions welcome, Thanks, Patrick Goss
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Cooling System Re-Freshen - from Graeme Weston-Lewis
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 10:04:53 -0600 From: "Graeme Weston-Lewis" <gweston@lsil.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Cooling System Re-Freshen Patrick, I just did the whole coolant system freshen thing. I have a 7/97 build (76k miles) with the metal impeller and I had noticable play in the bearings. My opinion - change it! Is your radiator original too? If so, it's probably only a short time before the plastic inlet or outlet pipes break. Again relatively cheap insurance. Good Luck, Graeme -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Goss - PA [mailto:Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM] Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 9:50 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Cooling System Re-Freshen Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:39:29 -0400 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: Cooling System Re-Freshen Subject: 97 e36 M3/4 purchased used 84K mile of which 10K mine, no cooling issues not sure if H20 pump was ever replaced oem plastic thermo housing Build date 6/97, so most likely a metal impeller Installing a AA supercharger and am at least planning replacement of the plastic thermo housing with the metal one, at only 21 bucks at bimmerparts.com its cheap insurance. What do you think, replace the water pump while I am at it? Its probably metal, but how long do the metal ones go....I quess its just bearings after the impeller issue is out of the question. Anything else I should do to make the system more robust? Opinions welcome, Thanks, Patrick Goss ************************************************* 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. Poll: Which Competition Seat for E36 M3 Coupe - from Roy Kao
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Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 12:05:06 -0400 From: "Roy Kao" <bimmerphile@hotmail.com> Subject: Poll: Which Competition Seat for E36 M3 Coupe I've asked previously about the use of a Sparco Evo2 (Evo L) seat in my E36 M3 in combination with the 3-point seatbelt. TC Kline sells the Recaro seats while others also sell OMP and Sparco seats. What do the digesters use in their car? I'm trying not to go the whole route with the cage right now as I don't have time to dedicate to track activities more but feel that a pair of seats will help me enjoy the events I do attend by giving me better car control without needing to brace myself with my legs. I'm interested in your opinions on this issue as I'm figuring out what to do with my car over the winter in preparation for next season. TIA. Roy '99 E36 M3 _________________________________________________________________ Check out Election 2004 for up-to-date election news, plus voter tools and more! http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx