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#1. Re: [E36M3] I need driving lessons... - from Grant Fairweather
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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 10:53:18 -0600 From: "Grant Fairweather" <grant_f1@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] I need driving lessons... Speaking of the Ring, does anyone know if it's open to the public in March? I'm guessing that it's too cold to be open, and the official '05 schedule will not be available for a few more weeks. At the very least, a hot lap in the M5 would a trip. Grant 98 M3/4 >Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 12:38:25 -0600 >From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> >Subject: Re: I need driving lessons... >Are you a member of BMWCCA? The annual Nurburgring driving school takes >place in August, and registration begins next month. You'll get plenty of >lessons and track time during the three days, and you'll also have time to >go out on your own during "public laps". Also, this is the only time (that >I know of) where you can do multiple laps of the track without pulling off >after each lap. >I highly suggest it!
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#2. Re: [E36M3] I need driving lessons... - from gobuffs93@comcast.net
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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 17:24:04 +0000 From: gobuffs93@comcast.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] I need driving lessons... It appears to be opening March 13. http://213.239.207.198/nuerburgring.de/index.php?id=275&month=3 Bruce one M car richer today (1 E36 M3, 3 E30 M3s) -------------- Original message -------------- > Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 10:53:18 -0600 > From: "Grant Fairweather" > Subject: Re: [E36M3] I need driving lessons... > > Speaking of the Ring, does anyone know if it's open to the public in March? > I'm guessing that it's too cold to be open, and the official '05 schedule will > not > be available for a few more weeks. At the very least, a hot lap in the M5 would > a trip. > > Grant > 98 M3/4
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#3. Underdrive Pulleys - from KResener@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 12:59:56 EST From: KResener@aol.com Subject: Underdrive Pulleys I'm set to install the new radiator and fan delete kit next weekend, and drunk with the idea of incremental power improvements am now pondering underdrive pulleys. What is the general thought on the effectiveness of underdrive pulleys? Those of you that have them, notice any power increase, however slight? Motor rev more easily? Seems that with the fan delete reducing that rotating mass, underdriving the pulleys would be the next logical step in terms of lightening the spinning mass on the front of the motor. Seems like the motor would spool up appreciably faster? Thoughts on whether or not it's worth the money would be appreciated. Thanks! Kurt Resener (gettin' spring track fever real bad) Louisville, KY '95 ///M3 '97 528i '97 Audi A6 Quattro Avant '75 Mercedes 280c
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#4. Re: [E36M3] question about aluminum Thermostat housing - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 15:11:58 -0600 From: Jamie Howton <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] question about aluminum Thermostat housing On the one I purchased from Bimmerworld the hole was the same size all the way through and it looked like the flash was ground off at the factory. It wasn't as large as 1/4" though, more like 1/8" or less IIRC. Regards -- Jamie Howton 2002 330i 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#5. Re: [E36M3] question about aluminum Thermostat housing - from Chris Teague
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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 13:55:51 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] question about aluminum Thermostat housing Bob, Mine's on the shelf, so I took a look. The hole in mine is smaller on the thermostat side, but not by much. I'd say 1/8 to 3/16" on the thermostat side and maybe 3/16 to 1/4" on the other side. I can still see some flash, so maybe knock the flash off a little and you should be fine. Chris ----- Original Message ----- > Hi group, > > After reading the many stories about plastic thermostat housing failures, > I > decided to purchase one of the aluminum type with the profile gasket from > AJ-USA for $29.94. Motor has just over 40K, so this failure could happen > at any > time. Anyway, could someone tell me if what I'm seeing is correct. There > is a > small hole (1/4") that looks like it should allow coolant to flow between > the > two chambers. In the thermostat chamber the hole is barely visible (no > larger > than a pin head, but looking from the smaller chamber the hole is about > 1/4" > size. Should it be the same size from chamber to chamber or did I get a > defective housing???? If it should be the same size, I can just drill it > out > myself. > > TIA. > > Bob Gill
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Underdrive Pulleys - from Chris Teague
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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 13:57:38 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Underdrive Pulleys Kurt, The underdrive pulleys are well worth it. I did mine with the fan delete at the same time, but it certainly helped. Chris 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 12:59:56 EST > From: KResener@aol.com > Subject: Underdrive Pulleys > > I'm set to install the new radiator and fan delete kit next weekend, and > drunk with the idea of incremental power improvements am now pondering > underdrive pulleys. > What is the general thought on the effectiveness of underdrive pulleys? > Those of you that have them, notice any power increase, however slight? > Motor > rev more easily? > Seems that with the fan delete reducing that rotating mass, underdriving > the > pulleys would be the next logical step in terms of lightening the spinning > mass on the front of the motor. Seems like the motor would spool up > appreciably faster? > Thoughts on whether or not it's worth the money would be appreciated. > Thanks!
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#7. Driver school - from Richard Sperry
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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 18:06:34 -0500 From: "Richard Sperry" <richardsperry@comcast.net> Subject: Driver school When I went to Nurburgring BMW driving school, there was no public lapping, the track was closed. Maybe during lunch there were some. Phil Hill was there and managed to stuff a Viper into the Armco.
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#8. RE: question about aluminum Thermostat housing - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 19:27:29 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: question about aluminum Thermostat housing Bob asked: >Hi group, > >After reading the many stories about plastic thermostat housing failures, I >decided to purchase one of the aluminum type with the profile gasket from >AJ-USA for $29.94. Motor has just over 40K, so this failure could happen >at any time. Anyway, could someone tell me if what I'm seeing is >correct. There is a small hole (1/4") that looks like it should allow >coolant to flow between the two chambers. In the thermostat chamber the >hole is barely visible (no larger than a pin head, but looking from the >smaller chamber the hole is about 1/4" size. Should it be the same size >from chamber to chamber or did I get a defective housing???? If it should >be the same size, I can just drill it out myself. Yes. Yes. On the factory plastic one it's about 1/8" or so. And I remember seeing the same size on the aluminum one I replaced the factory one with (mine came from BMAparts.com - somewhat less expensive than yours also..) I would guess that it isn't critical. The hole is there to help bleed the system of air.. a smaller hole may pass less air, but in the grand scheme of things - it probably will pass enough air so the system can be bled. You might want to go at it with a 1/8" drill. >TIA. >Bob Gill >97 ///M3 coupe >Philly Region SCCA >2nd Place BSP - PA State Championship 2004 Best,
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#9. Re: [E36M3]Going to Tahoe...need advice - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 20:16:59 EST From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] <OT> Going to Tahoe...need advice I just returned yesterday evening. We stayed at the Ridge Tahoe and skied for a week at Heavenly. About 1 hour drive from the Reno airport. Lift tickets were $58 a day and the skiing was excellent. We didn't bother going anywhere else due to the proximity of the hotel. There are plently of options for hotels in the area and Casinos on the Nevada side in the valley. 10 foot base and excellent grooming each night made for a great week. The last day we tried snow boarding and my wife broke her wrist. It takes a good couple days to get the hang of it and I'd reccommend a helmet... Shel
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#10. SOT: RFID Toll Tag Mounting - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2005 17:44:43 -0800 From: Raza Uddin <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: SOT: RFID Toll Tag Mounting I finally got around to getting a FasTrak transponder for my commute and was wondering if anyone has found a good mounting spot for any toll RFID tag. I don't want to have to mount the tag on my windshield if I can find a suitably hidden mounting spot that doesn't interfere with scanning of the tag at the toll booth. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance! Drive Safely, Raza