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#1. Re: Brake Master Cylinder Problems - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 21:08:35 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Brake Master Cylinder Problems At 07:49 PM 1/29/05, Raza replied: > > I'm making a WAG that you did manual bleeding of the system? > >Your guess is right- I did do a manual bleed of the system. I've done >the procedure hundreds of times on my E36 325i and countless other >makes/models. It usually doesn't destroy clutch MC's quite as quickly.. since you use more of the stroke on them with normal use.. and I used to do that also on lots of cars until someone pointed out to me that I often had to replace the MC shortly (within a month usually) of doing this. Doing this with a new MC is OK, since it hasn't corroded down in the untouched parts of the bore. >Interestingly enough, I bought a pressure bleeder a year or two ago >but never felt 100% confident in its abilities to give me the best >bleed. Interesting since I found I got much better results with one. I built a new braking system for a motorcycle, with rather convoluted plumbing since I was adding ABS.. and it had a lot of odd high-spots in it. It wasn't possible to bleed it using hand techniques or even vacuum.. it needed the velocity I could generate with the power bleeder to more or less sweep some of the air out of nooks and crannies. If you use it - one thing I do - that nobody ever mentions or apparently think about - I use two tie-wraps to make certain the reservoir for the MC can't pop off due to the internal pressure. I heard of this happening once, and the aftermath was painful to the paint on the car. The tie wraps just have to be snug around the reservoir and the master-cylinder body and you can snip them off when done. I also never use more than about 15PSI in the power bleeder. That makes for a nice flow if you have a wheel bleeder all the way open. >It might have been my technique, but the one time I did use it >didn't give a very confident pedal that I felt comfortable taking to >the track. That said, I've performed hundreds of brake bleeds and it >comes second nature and I am fanatical about getting air out the >system. It might be wise to change my approach for my master >cylinder's sake... Perhaps :-) >Now I just need to find a good price on a master cylinder. Pelican >seems to have the best prices on everything except what I need... Monday try Patrick at BMAparts.. www.bmaparts.com - did't see the MC on his website, but lots of times all it takes is a phone call. Mention my name - it probably will get you a discount (he gave our E39 group a code to use for discounts.. I can ask for one for this group if there is any interest.) I also looked at http://www.buybimmerparts.com/ - and it said call for a quote.. I'm guessing the M3 one is "special".. I looked up a standard 328iC one - list is $309, price was $168, so it looks like they give a decent discount. Looked at www.realoem.com (ETK on line with prices..) looks like list price is $413 or so... so it's "special".. >Drive Safely, >Raza Best, _______D_o_n__________S_p_r_i_n_g__L_a_k_e__H_t_s____________ Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ NJ SHore BMW Riders - http://www.njsbmwr.org/ E39 Enthusiasts Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39/ '03 525iT, '98 M3C/5, '87 K75S
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#2. Re: GOOD DEAL on tires - from david kroth
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Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 19:05:34 -0800 (PST) From: david kroth <david_kroth@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: GOOD DEAL on tires Gary, Got any more info on this deal? I'm seeing $177 for fronts and $202 for rears. Front: http://uucurl.com/x.jsp?p=666 Rear: http://uucurl.com/x.jsp?p=667 Gary wrote: > Just FYI Michelin Pilot Sports are currently $127 at > Discounttiredirect.com. ===== David Kroth david_kroth@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#3. Track Trailer - from Dave Arnold
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Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 00:09:30 -0500 From: "Dave Arnold" <air2daa@insightbb.com> Subject: Track Trailer I'm looking for a South Sport Tracl
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#4. Track Trailer - from Dave Arnold
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Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 23:15:38 -0600 From: "Dave Arnold" <air2daa@insightbb.com> Subject: Track Trailer <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2//EN"> <HTML> <HEAD> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <META NAME="Generator" CONTENT="MS Exchange Server version 6.0.6603.0"> <TITLE>Track Trailer</TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY> <!-- Converted from text/rtf format --> <P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A NAME=""><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">I’m looking for a South Sport</FONT></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">type track trailer. This is the two wheel, tow behind trailers that some people use to carry stuff to the track. I have found what looks like the web site, but they don</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">’</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">t show any information on the trailers anymore. Does anyone know if they still make these? Are there any other options? I know some people have made their</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> own from Harbor Freight or Northern style trailer kits</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">, but I was wondering if there are any ready made solutions</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> out there</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">. Any help would be appreciated.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P> <P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Here is a link to a picture of what type of trailer I</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">’</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">m looking for</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">: </FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="http://robrobinette.com/trailer_hitch.htm"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U></U></SPAN><U><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">http://robrobinette.com/trailer_hitch.htm</FONT></SPAN></U><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P> <P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Thanks,</FONT></SPAN></P> <P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Dave A.</FONT></SPAN></P> <P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">95 ///M3</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">“</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">HIOFCR</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">”</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P> <P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">02 P</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">rotégé</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> 5 put</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">z</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> mobile</FONT></SPAN></P> <UL><UL> <P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P> </UL></UL> </BODY> </HTML>
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#5. OT: searching ebay - from jason
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Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 21:35:42 -0800 From: jason <jason@doomba.com> Subject: OT: searching ebay this is driving me nuts. has anybody searched ebay for a car with a manual? i've been trying for an hour now and failed miserably. in the market for a 4door. anybody selling? hoping for < 100k miles and < $10k, optimize for less miles and fun to drive. leaning towards bmw :) thanks jason
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Re: GOOD DEAL on tires - from Rex Tener
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Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 21:58:38 -0800 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: GOOD DEAL on tires At 09:06 PM 1/29/2005 -0600, david kroth wrote: >Got any more info on this deal? I'm seeing $177 for >fronts and $202 for rears. > >Front: http://uucurl.com/x.jsp?p=666 >Rear: http://uucurl.com/x.jsp?p=667 It is the 235/40-17 that is $127 per tire. I have run 235's at all four corners on my 1995 and 1996 M3's. -- Rex Tener rex_tener@yahoo.com
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#7. Re: [E36M3] OT: searching ebay - from Carey Probst
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Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 08:32:56 -0500 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: searching ebay What are you using for searching for keys? I did a search on BMW E30 a couple weeks ago and got dozens of them, almost all manual. don't use manual as a keyword since most only state automatic. Carey jason wrote: >Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 21:35:42 -0800 >From: jason <jason@doomba.com> >Subject: OT: searching ebay > >this is driving me nuts. has anybody searched ebay for a car with a >manual? i've been trying for an hour now and failed miserably. > >in the market for a 4door. anybody selling? hoping for < 100k miles >and < $10k, optimize for less miles and fun to drive. leaning towards >bmw :) > >thanks > >jason > > > > >************************************************* >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 >Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > >DIGEST INFORMATION: >http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm >************************************************* > > > > >
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Track Trailer - from Carey Probst
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Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 08:38:13 -0500 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Track Trailer <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <meta content="text/html;charset=ISO-8859-1" http-equiv="Content-Type"> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000"> One of the sponsors of GVC chapter used to make them as well but I just checked his site and not there any more.<br> <br> I use an old clamshell type I bought from Sears years ago. Nicer than the Harbor Freight ones becuase it is totally enclosed from the weather. Downside, no place for tires.<br> <br> Unfortunately, they don't make it any more either.<br> <br> Carey<br> <br> Dave Arnold wrote: <blockquote cite="mid05012923160667.02292@SVList.com" type="cite">Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 23:15:38 -0600 From: "Dave Arnold" <air2daa @insightbb.com=""> Subject: Track Trailer <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; "> <meta name="Generator" content="MS Exchange Server version 6.0.6603.0"> <title>Track Trailer</title> <!-- Converted from text/rtf format --> </air2daa> <p align="left"><span lang="en-us"></span><a name=""><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">I’m looking for a South Sport</font></span></a><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"> <font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">type track trailer. This is the two wheel, tow behind trailers that some people use to carry stuff to the track. I have found what looks like the web site, but they don</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">’</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">t show any information on the trailers anymore. Does anyone know if they still make these? Are there any other options? I know some people have made their</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2"> own from Harbor Freight or Northern style trailer kits</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">, but I was wondering if there are any ready made solutions</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2"> out there</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">. Any help would be appreciated.</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span></p> <p align="left"><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">Here is a link to a picture of what type of trailer I</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">’</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">m looking for</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">: </font></span><span lang="en-us"> </span><a href="http://robrobinette.com/trailer_hitch.htm"><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><u><span lang="en-us"><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">http://robrobinette.com/trailer_hitch.htm</font></span></u><span lang="en-us"></span></a><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span></p> <p align="left"><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">Thanks,</font></span></p> <p align="left"><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">Dave A.</font></span></p> <p align="left"><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">95 ///M3</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"> <font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">“</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">HIOFCR</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">”</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span></p> <p align="left"><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">02 P</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">rotégé</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2"> 5 put</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2">z</font></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"></span><span lang="en-us"><font color="#000000" face="Arial" size="2"> mobile</font></span></p> <ul> <ul> <p align="left"><span lang="en-us"></span></p> </ul> </ul> ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.bimmerworld.com">http://www.bimmerworld.com</a> Turner Motorsport <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.turnermotorsport.com">http://www.turnermotorsport.com</a> Eurosport High Performance <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com">http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com</a> Rogue Engineering <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.rogueengineering.com">http://www.rogueengineering.com</a> Treehouse Racing <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.treehouseracing.com">http://www.treehouseracing.com</a> DIGEST INFORMATION: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm">http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm</a> ************************************************* </blockquote> </body> </html>
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Track Trailer - from Doug Wirth
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Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 05:56:12 -0800 (PST) From: Doug Wirth <doug_wirth@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Track Trailer I just built one from Harbor Freight. I will post a writeup in the next few days. There are some additional pictures posted here. Total cost was about $450 http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=302292&highlight=Trailer Dave Arnold wrote: Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 23:15:38 -0600 From: "Dave Arnold" Subject: Track Trailer I’m looking for a South Sport type track trailer. This is the two wheel, tow behind trailers that some people use to carry stuff to the track. I have found what looks like the web site, but they don’t show any information on the trailers anymore. Does anyone know if they still make these? Are there any other options? I know some people have made their own from Harbor Freight or Northern style trailer kits, but I was wondering if there are any ready made solutions out there. Any help would be appreciated. Here is a link to a picture of what type of trailer I’m looking for: http://robrobinette.com/trailer_hitch.htm Thanks, Dave A. 95 ///M3 “HIOFCR” 02 Protégé 5 putz mobile ************************************************* 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 Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.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 Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm ************************************************* Doug
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Rogue RSM's with 12mm Koni's - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2005 09:06:54 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rogue RSM's with 12mm Koni's In a message dated 1/29/2005 2:26:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, m3rb@comcast.net writes: I am putting the RSM onto the shock outside of the car. Problem is, without that spacer in there to resist compression, only the rubber bushings provide the resistance, and they are getting the bejeezus squeezed out of 'em at well under the 37 ft-lbs of torque spec'ed by Koni. Ouch...37 ft-lbs. Not sure why Koni would insist on this much torque? When I did this job, Ben told me to use only 11 ft-lbs., and I thought this was a lot. Definitely back-off on the torque and you should be fine. I did write up a detailed install on this and so did Neil. These should be in the Digest. good luck, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2nd Place BSP - PA State Championship 2004