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#1. RE: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? - from Robert Chay
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Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 16:40:13 -0500 From: "Robert Chay" <lists@rchay.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? Because the back (wider) end of the x-brace replaces the straight bar that's there already. There are 2 holes behind where it's originally installed that the bar will fit but you DO NOT want to install it there. This will block the engine escape path during a front end collision and put the engine on your lap. -Bobby > -----Original Message----- > From: Patrick Goss - PA > > Saw previous post of other lister, so why remove the existing brace? >
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 13:48:00 -0800 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? Hi, It takes the place of the existing brace. Trying to mount both in the same holes won't work. Moving the brace rearward to the next set of holes is *BAD*. In a front end collision the brace would prevent the rear of engine/tranny assembly from dropping downward and possibly bush it into the passenger compartment. Old brace must be removed not moved to a new location. Kent Patrick Goss - PA wrote: >Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 16:12:07 -0500 >From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> >Subject: RE: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? > >Saw previous post of other lister, so why remove the existing brace? > > -- Please sponsor my daughter's school raffle, education is important. For more information: http://www.kls-consulting.com/shelton/shelton1a.jpg http://www.kls-consulting.com/shelton/shelton2a.jpg Tickets are available through me.
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? - from arionatof@comcast.net
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Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 21:49:08 +0000 From: arionatof@comcast.net Subject: RE: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? I think it is allow the engine to "slide" down at an angle during a head on collision and not get pushed into the cabin. Johnny 98 M3/4 92K -- mailto:mclee@ieee.org -------------- Original message -------------- > Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 16:12:07 -0500 > From: Patrick Goss - PA > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? > > Saw previous post of other lister, so why remove the existing brace? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kent L. Shephard [mailto:kents@kls-consulting.com] > Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 4:09 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? > > Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 13:00:04 -0800 > From: "Kent L. Shephard" > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? > > Hi, > > I put one on my '97. > It took all of 15 minutes. > Took longer to get the car into the air. > No instructions needed. It will only line up one way. > > Kent > > Steven Sharp wrote: > > >Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 12:13:48 -0800 > >From: Steven Sharp > >Subject: Installation instructions for X-brace? > > > >Just got an X-brace for my coupe. Hardware was included, but no > >installation instructions. Is it so obvious once I get under the car > >that I won't need instructions or does anyone have an instruction sheet > >they can scan and send me? > > > >You can reply off-list to steve.sharp@xilinx.com > > > >Thanks! > >-Steve > > > > > > > > > >************************************************* > >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 sponsor my daughter's school raffle, education is important. > For more information: > http://www.kls-consulting.com/shelton/shelton1a.jpg > http://www.kls-consulting.com/shelton/shelton2a.jpg > Tickets are available through me. > > > ************************************************* > 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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#4. Re: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? - from Dave Swingle
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Date: Wed, 3 Nov 2004 19:58:26 -0600 From: "Dave Swingle" <swingle@dmcnews.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? One caveat that I ran into when I did mine (99 2-dr) - after removing the old brace, the car body actually spread a little and the new one would not line up with the holes where the old brace was. This may be because I used a full shop lift that held the car by all 4 rocker panel lift points. The fix was to lower the car down on to another jack set under a board across the transmission mount points (i.e. putting much of the wieght of the car in the center instead of the rocker panels) and it settled back together. DON'T put the jack directly under the transmission crossmember. It will break. Luckily for my learning experience, it was a relatively cheap dealer in-stock part. On the 99, all the holes in the front frame were already tapped. Once I figured out the alignment thing it was a 15-minute job. Dave S (with a cross brace and a shiny new crossmember) -----Original Message----- From: Kent L. Shephard [mailto:kents@kls-consulting.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 4:09 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 13:00:04 -0800 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Installation instructions for X-brace? Hi, I put one on my '97. It took all of 15 minutes. Took longer to get the car into the air. No instructions needed. It will only line up one way. Kent Steven Sharp wrote: >Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 12:13:48 -0800 >From: Steven Sharp <steve.sharp@xilinx.com> >Subject: Installation instructions for X-brace? > >Just got an X-brace for my coupe. Hardware was included, but no >installation instructions. Is it so obvious once I get under the car >that I won't need instructions or does anyone have an instruction sheet >they can scan and send me? > >You can reply off-list to steve.sharp@xilinx.com > >Thanks! >-Steve
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#5. RE: bell housing - from Justin Gerry
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Date: Wed, 03 Nov 2004 21:23:05 -0500 From: "Justin Gerry" <justin_gerry@warpmail.net> Subject: RE: bell housing Wonder if any of the older 260 or 265 (Big 6 - E28/E24/E23) Getrags will bolt up? I'm sure they can found quite cheaply. -Justin '76 02 '97 m3 http://www.bmw2002.net
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#6. Strange noise... - from docwyte@comcast.net
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Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2004 04:28:13 +0000 From: docwyte@comcast.net Subject: Strange noise... Mounted my snow wheels and tires the other day and now I'm getting an intermittant groan with associated shudder from the front end when I'm braking. It only happens right before I come to a full stop, ie, when the car is almost stopped. I've checked to make sure the wheels/tires aren't rubbing, and I've taken them off the car as well as popping off the front calipers and pads. All looks well. A few weeks ago I took off my race pads and put the Ultimates back on and flushed the system with Ate Typ200. No issues till I mounted the new snow wheels and tires... Any suggestions? I plan on swapping the race pads back in tomorrow afternoon. It almost feels like something is hanging up in the front brakes... -josh
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Strange noise... - from twisty M3
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Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2004 06:16:00 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Strange noise... You mentioned changing the pads, but not the front rotors. Could this just be pad material transfer/deposits from the different compounds? Possibly amplified by the change in temps?? Jonathan L. From: docwyte@comcast.net << A few weeks ago I took off my race pads and put the Ultimates back on and flushed the system with Ate Typ200. No issues till I mounted the new snow wheels and tires... >> _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
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#8. Windshield replacement recommendations in NY/CT area - from Robert Manger
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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 09:43:27 -0500 From: Robert Manger <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> Subject: Windshield replacement recommendations in NY/CT area Hi Gruppe! I am looking for a competent place to replace my orig windshield in my car. I am hoping that someone on the list has some experience and can recommend someone that knows they need to replace the little rubber gutter things on the sides because its the proper way to do it kind of thing. TIA, Rob ----------------------------------------- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This e-mail message and any attachments are only for the use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, distribution or other use of this e-mail message or attachments is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail message in error, please delete and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Strange noise... - from docwyte@comcast.net
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Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2004 22:57:09 +0000 From: docwyte@comcast.net Subject: RE: [E36M3] Strange noise... Nope, left the rotors. Not sure, last night I went out and rebedded the pads, let them cool, them hammered on them and let them temper overnight. No noise today, but I didn't drive the car much. I'll see what happens tomorrow... -josh -------------- Original message -------------- > Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2004 06:16:00 -0800 > From: "twisty M3" > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Strange noise... > > You mentioned changing the pads, but not the front rotors. Could this just > be pad material transfer/deposits from the different compounds? Possibly > amplified by the change in temps?? > > Jonathan L. > > From: docwyte@comcast.net > > << A few weeks ago I took off my race pads and put the Ultimates back on and > flushed the system with Ate Typ200. No issues till I mounted the new snow > wheels and tires... >> > > _________________________________________________________________ > FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! > http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/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 > ************************************************* > >
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#10. shops in boca raton - from Ticalian57@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 22:11:10 EST From: Ticalian57@aol.com Subject: shops in boca raton hi all two ?'s one does anyone know of good shops in boca raton to get some brakes put on i have purchased the euro floating roaters and need them installed second is am i gonna damage my caliper when i hear the grid of the metal on metal cause the pads are gone. thanks "lost in boca"