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#1. RE: [E36M3] where to buy wurth's paint? - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 17:24:51 -0500 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] where to buy wurth's paint? Interesting, I'd be curious the results of your project. So if you can say lathe spin the wheels to remove rash/nicks and prep them well, can you tell the difference between say a do-it yourselfer job and a vigin oem spare in the trunk? I think the contours with more surface area would be easier to detect vs the 10 spoke style wheel...curious any "been there done that" experience. Patrick Goss 97 M3/4 -----Original Message----- From: Theodore Serbinski [mailto:stanson@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 5:07 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] where to buy wurth's paint? Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 17:03:29 -0500 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: where to buy wurth's paint? Hey all! I am refinishing a set of M Contours this weekend and need the paint and clear coat to finish this up. Thing is, I don't want to order the Wurths online since I want to do this work tomorrow. Anyone know of any stores I could check that would sell this stuff and the clear coat? Also, I'm assuming I need 2 cans paint and 1 of clear coat... right? Any speciality places in the Northern VA area too if no big retailers. Thanks! ted ************************************************* 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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#2. Re: [E36M3] where to buy wurth's paint? - from Jim Powell
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Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 14:32:18 -0800 From: "Jim Powell" <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] where to buy wurth's paint? No need to go to all that trouble. The Contours like most BMW cast wheels are soft as butter. Get some Scotchbright sanding sponges and go at it. Respray and Clear coat and you are good for street use. Even looking closely. Are they show car ready, Probably not. But if you want to drive the car, the results are more than acceptable. Assuming you clean the wheels well and get them up to room temp blah^3 (learn to paint disclaimers) Jim >>>> Interesting, I'd be curious the results of your project. So if you can say lathe spin the wheels to remove rash/nicks and prep them well, can you tell the difference between say a do-it yourselfer job and a vigin oem spare in the trunk?
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#3. RE: [E36M3] short shift opinions - from Walter J
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Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 17:48:44 -0500 From: "Walter J" <m3gtr@adelphia.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] short shift opinions > Didn't Grassroots Motorsports do a comparison on short shift > kits? According to GRM, In this order: AA BM UUC Stock no mods
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Re: flywheel/clutch options for track was:Clutch/LWT Flywheel Insights Wanted - from Bruce
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Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 19:07:20 -0600 From: "Bruce" <gobuffs93@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: flywheel/clutch options for track was:Clutch/LWT Flywheel Insights Wanted Thanks Carlos...but surely this list has more input than that. Bruce ----- Original Message ----- From: <Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com> To: <gobuffs93@comcast.net> Cc: <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 8:19 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: flywheel/clutch options for track was:Clutch/LWT Flywheel Insights Wanted > >Ok, so we are covering the lightweight flywheel for the street. What are >>the opinions of one for the track (track only car). I was thinking of the > >>Ultra lite kit from JB Racing/MPD (unless somebody has a better/more cost >>effective solution- that is question 1). Question 2- any wisdom on 5.5 vs > >>7.25 vs 7.875 inch clutches? Yes I realize smaller is better, but I > really >>don't want a super on/off clutch that makes getting the car on/off the >>trailer difficult and moving around at slow speeds while not on track. > > I believe that's what you would end up with. My buddy Jack's car > (formerly > Larry's > car for those on the list that crew/ed for him, Hi Bob!) has one of those > super light > setups and you guys are complaining about a rattle, ha! you should hear > this car. > > We've never had a problem getting it in the trailer, the one annoying time > that BMW CR was paddocked in the grass at Mid-Ohio (Grand Am support race) > it was difficult to back the car out of our spot due to the wet grass, > slick > tires, and this clutch setup. These things IMO are really meant for race > cars, this car will spin the > tires in 3rd gear and the throttle is very sensitive. Yeah going thru the > paddock is also kind of a pain and for > the most part you end up going a little bit faster than they'd like you > to. > > I drove a student's twin turbo Lingenfelter C5 Vette at an autox once and > he had some sort of 4 puck/6 puck clutch. > The thing was annoying at low speeds and for launching, you could either > vibrate the hell out of the drivetrain > or else rev it up and spin the tires as you launch (we got warnings about > this) but you couldn't avoid it, this I would call on/off big time. Once > you are at speed though I wouldn't want anything else, wow! Jack's E36 is > about a ~350hp Euro motor, the Vette according to the owner had about > 600hp > the day I drove it with the boost turned down. If you're going > racing with the car I could see going with one of these, if it's for > schools then it's kind of overkill. > > Carlos > '88 325is MPD ltw flywheel installed > '93 325is MPD ltw flywheel on the shelf > >
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#5. Re: [E36M3] short shift opinions - from dhogg
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Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 07:01:37 -0500 From: "dhogg" <dhogg@suscom.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] short shift opinions BTW, I've got a 30K mile used UUC SS kit in a box that I'll sell cheap. I'm not using it any more because the wife preferred the stock throw. It's a decent piece, but shifter throw is a matter of personal preference. I was raised on Alfas, so the factory throw is startlingly short by comparison. Lemme know if you want it and what it's worth to ya. Dave Hogg
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#6. RE: [E36M3] The ring - from Jeremy Conners
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Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2004 12:51:41 -0500 From: "Jeremy Conners" <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] The ring There's a good thread that I read recently on this. Check this link: http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=245961 Jeremy // -----Original Message----- // From: L R [mailto:lhrc51@yahoo.com] // Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 12:27 PM // To: E36M3 // Subject: [E36M3] The ring // // Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 09:25:17 -0800 (PST) // From: L R <lhrc51@yahoo.com> // Subject: "The ring" // // Hi Jamie, // // Thank you for responding. How difficult is it to replace the ring? // Would you happen to know if the procedure is written anywhere? // // Thanks! // // Luis // // Jamie Howton <jhowton@gmail.com> wrote: // > How can you get rid of the extremely annoying creaking noise that // emanates from the back of the steering wheel? I took the covers off the // steering column & greased all visible parts to no avail. It seems that // there's some kind of switch that touches a metal ring behind the steering // wheel that may be causing the noise, am I right? // // There is a plastic slip ring behind the steering wheel that gets very // loose // P/N 32 34 1 162 804. I replaced mine and it seemed to cure the // problem. The part is around $130 from the dealer if I remember // correctly. // // Regards // // Jamie Howton // // // // --------------------------------- // Do you Yahoo!? // Send holiday email and support a worthy cause. Do good. // // ************************************************* // 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: flywheel/clutch options for track was:Clutch/LWT Flywheel - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 17:40:33 -0500 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: flywheel/clutch options for track was:Clutch/LWT Flywheel Insights Wanted >Thanks Carlos...but surely this list has more input than that. >Bruce I don't think those clutches are popular other than on a car that is going Mod class racing, SCCA GT2, or some other crazy big budget class. Poll the Club Racing list you may get more responses. -Carlos.
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#8. Recommendations for 60K service in PA/NJ? - from Peter H Reinhart
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Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 17:42:44 -0500 From: "Peter H Reinhart" <reinhart@neuro.duke.edu> Subject: Recommendations for 60K service in PA/NJ? Just relocated to the Princeton (NJ) area and need to have a 60K service (E36M3) done. I've called Princeton BMW three times so far and have been told all of the 'Service' reps are busy and will call me back. To this day no callbacks, so Princeton BMW is off my 'preferred dealer' list. Does anyone know of a good dealer in the Princeton to North-Philadelphia area? Preferably one who doesn't get that worried look on his face if an M3 with a roll-bar, fire-extinguisher, and rattling brake pads rolls up? Peter '98 M3
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#9. A momentous occassion.... - from Chester Wong
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Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 14:57:53 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: A momentous occassion.... http://www.pbase.com/ekosan/image/37157424.jpg =====
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Recommendations for 60K service in PA/NJ? - from Carey Probst
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Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 18:28:14 -0500 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Recommendations for 60K service in PA/NJ? If I remember correctly, VAC Motorsports is in Philadelphia and does BMW service. They shouldn't be at all surprised to see the 'toys' that worry the BMW dealers. http://www.vacmotorsports.com/ Carey -----Original Message----- From: Peter H Reinhart [mailto:reinhart@neuro.duke.edu] Sent: Sunday, December 05, 2004 5:47 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Recommendations for 60K service in PA/NJ? Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 17:42:44 -0500 From: "Peter H Reinhart" <reinhart@neuro.duke.edu> Subject: Recommendations for 60K service in PA/NJ? Just relocated to the Princeton (NJ) area and need to have a 60K service (E36M3) done. I've called Princeton BMW three times so far and have been told all of the 'Service' reps are busy and will call me back. To this day no callbacks, so Princeton BMW is off my 'preferred dealer' list. Does anyone know of a good dealer in the Princeton to North-Philadelphia area? Preferably one who doesn't get that worried look on his face if an M3 with a roll-bar, fire-extinguisher, and rattling brake pads rolls up? Peter '98 M3 ************************************************* 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 *************************************************