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#1. Jerk when shifting... - from Dat Quach (quachd)
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 23:32:42 +0100 From: "Dat Quach (quachd)" <quachd@cisco.com> Subject: Jerk when shifting... I was wondering if this was an indication of worn tranny mounts. When I go to shift, it seems the tranny seems to jerk. This doesn't happen all the time, but usually past 3rd gear going in to 4th or 4th going in to 5th. I'm doing a suspension overhaul with parts from Bimmerworld soon, so I wanted to see if this was indicative of anything I could fix while I'm at it. Thanks, Dat
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#2. re: euro 3.5" HFM worth it? - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 14:41:53 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: re: euro 3.5" HFM worth it? For what it is worth, one comes with this cam/manifold kit. http://eurosporthighperformance.com/cam_kits.html KLB Theodore Serbinski asked: "Guys, so there is this great GB on the AFE CAI over at BFC: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3794393 (wow talk about acronym usage, haha). Great deal but it got me thinking, at one point I will want to do the M50 upgrade. However, I'm still wondering if the Euro 3.5" HFM would be worthwhile as well? I've heard the gains aren't too great there for us S52'ers. So should I jump in on this deal and not worry about doing 3.5" or wait till AFE makes a 3.5" one? Rather plan things out logically then waste money. Hmmm, thoughts?" - ted
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#3. Re: [E36M3] euro 3.5" HFM worth it? - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 17:56:31 EST From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] euro 3.5" HFM worth it? You can actually make your own 3.5 AFM for the OBD2 car's. I have have seen one on a car and the dyno sheets for all the modifications in order of the modifications...roughly 30-40 dyno pulls on the same car..Pretty amazing watching the car change with the modifications. He had a piece of 3.5 inch aluminum pipe with a plate welded on it and the proper holes drilled to mount the AFM internals. He had a shark injector for programing it and the larger injectors and CAI. With the S50 manifold, CAI, 3.5 afm, 24lb injectors, pulleys and exhaust his car made 238hp. THEN he added a APEXi Super AFC and fine tuned it and the car now makes 246whp. The SAFC gave it a solid 10+hp across the board. So yes it is a worthwhile addition along with the other stuff. By itself probably not. If you use the squirrel method and rat hole everything and THEN put it on the difference is 100% worth it...Everything installed at one time makes it feel like a completely different car! But it takes self restraint while you collect parts.... I used the rat hole method when I did my car. Including putting the 3.2 in and my 3.38 diff. Gary Gray Pro Bike/Pro Bike Cycling Team
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#4. Rear Seat Reconfig - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 18:08:02 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Rear Seat Reconfig on 3/4/05 4:56 PM, "Ty Vilhauer" <quest@pacifier.com> wrote: > I just wanted to pass this on to anyone who may be interested. If you > know anyone else who might be interested please pass this on to them. > http://hpaownersclub.com/m3/m3.htm One of the pix on this linked page shows that the owner had the rear seating stripped out and replaced with carpeted panels. I've been in touch with him and have a couple of extra pix of the area, and it's very nicely done. Basically pressboard panels with carpeting on them, but professionally fitted and finished. I've been thinking of doing this for some time. The rollbar eliminated any possibility of rear seat passengers, which was fine. However I didn't realize that it would also cut down from 4 to 2 the number of race tires/wheels I can carry there, and that definitely is a problem. I'm hoping that getting rid of the thickness of foam represented by the seat base and backs might restore some track cargo capacity. Simply stripping out the back racecar-style isn't acceptable. I want a finished appearance, comparable to those Euro model P911's that have an upholstered shelf in place of the legless dwarf seats they send here. So, after that lengthy setup: anyone BTDT, got any good ideas, whatever? Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD!
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#5. Re: [E36M3] euro 3.5" HFM worth it? - from Theodore Serbinski
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 18:31:06 -0500 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] euro 3.5" HFM worth it? Hmmm, ah the squirrel method, thought it but I'm not sure if I have the restraint, haha! I guess ultimately it matters whether or not I'm going to go 100% fully modded car but I'm assuming once I figure that out I'll probably have enough money to replace my CAI and upgrade it to 3.5" along with the HFM. It's that, or buy a 3.5" CAI now and wait till I get a 3.5" HFM... hmmm, but then I need software as well. Hmmm. Could sell CAI to make up for minor loss, hmm maybe getting CAI now... Damn I think I'm already developing a bad case of the mods :) ted
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Rear Seat Reconfig - from Mel Silva
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 17:49:18 -0600 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rear Seat Reconfig Neil, BTDT, but not on the Bimmer (remember that Datsun 510 I mentioned before?). Basically, this is a DIY trim to fit project. The best way to start is to make cardboard "templates" of the panels you wish to construct. You can use masking tape to hold your templates in place temporarily while you trim other templates to fit the way you want them to look. Expect to make at least two large, or up to eight small panels. Once that is done (you can do them in two sections, left and right, thus reducing your fitting effort by about half) you can make your panels from hardboard. Home Depot carries this in 2' x 4' pieces that are easier to work with or full 4' x 8' sheets that reduce your cost but are harder to wield about. I recommend using the 1/4" thick panels to reduce annoying vibration or 1/8" panels to reduce weight (1/8" might be a bit thin to put track tires on top of though). Make your hardboard panels slightly undersized from the 'templates' you made of cardboard (to allow for the thickness of the material you use in the next step. Now you can use 3M spray adhesive to glue your material of choice (carpet, leather, alligator, fur, ;-) ...etc) to the hardboard panels. Cut the material to fit the panel before gluing and make sure you have enough to cover the top and wrap the material around to the bottom (back) of the panel. Pull it tight and smooth the front to get that professional look. A couple of 'tricks' to pass on here: 1) don't install the panels in the car for a couple of days to allow the glue fumes to dissipate (I use 3M 77 adhesive) 2) glue Velcro to the backs of the panels to create your attachment points on the car (I used Velcro with adhesive already on it and stuck it where the seats used to be) 3) Use 'Great stuff' expansion foam to fill hollow spaces and keep your panels from acting like snare drums. Use VERY SPARINGLY! They are not kidding when they say this stuff expands 4X! Line the floorpan of the car with plastic wrap or garbage bag and spray the Great Stuff in the center of the low spot. Place your panel on top of the Great stuff and allow it to expand (12 to 24hrs). The expansion foam should stick to the back of the panel and the plastic wrap will allow you to remove it from the car. This sounds like a lot of steps but those upholstery guys that build custom stuff for the car stereo geeks do this all day long. It's not that hard, it just requires a small amount of 'artistic' talent. Wish you were closer, I'd just help you do it myself. Need more info, email me. Mel www.melsilva.net -----Original Message----- From: Neil Maller [mailto:neil.maller@gte.net] Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 5:16 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Rear Seat Reconfig Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 18:08:02 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Rear Seat Reconfig on 3/4/05 4:56 PM, "Ty Vilhauer" <quest@pacifier.com> wrote: > I just wanted to pass this on to anyone who may be interested. If you > know anyone else who might be interested please pass this on to them. > http://hpaownersclub.com/m3/m3.htm One of the pix on this linked page shows that the owner had the rear seating stripped out and replaced with carpeted panels. I've been in touch with him and have a couple of extra pix of the area, and it's very nicely done. Basically pressboard panels with carpeting on them, but professionally fitted and finished. I've been thinking of doing this for some time. The rollbar eliminated any possibility of rear seat passengers, which was fine. However I didn't realize that it would also cut down from 4 to 2 the number of race tires/wheels I can carry there, and that definitely is a problem. I'm hoping that getting rid of the thickness of foam represented by the seat base and backs might restore some track cargo capacity. Simply stripping out the back racecar-style isn't acceptable. I want a finished appearance, comparable to those Euro model P911's that have an upholstered shelf in place of the legless dwarf seats they send here. So, after that lengthy setup: anyone BTDT, got any good ideas, whatever? Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD! ************************************************* 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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#7. Re: [E36M3] RE: HIR headlight bulbs - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 19:41:28 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: HIR headlight bulbs Bob had commented and I replied at length.. so this is the short version. >Hi Don, > >I talked to my BMW mechanic about the HIR bulbs. He's concerned about the >extra heat they emit discoloring the clear lens over time. He claims to >have experience with this happening. One person with the bulbs told me >they did notice a significant increase in temperature coming thru the lens >(by touch). What do you think about this? > >-- >Bob Gill >97 ///M3 coupe >Philly Region SCCA I believe his concern is misplaced. He may be confusing HIR bulbs with higher-wattage bulbs which can (and have) damaged E36 light housings and reflectors (melted them..) The HIR bulb by design will put out LESS heat than a standard bulb of the same wattage since the IR coating on the inside has the purpose of reflecting the IR (heat) back at the filament making more light. Since they are the same wattage as the stock bulbs - this is not a concern IMHO. _______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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#8. Rattling heat shield - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 20:56:36 EST From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Rattling heat shield It appears that my heat shield mounted behind the exhaust is vibrating and making noise (at around 3.5 - 5k RPM's). I can't really see where it is vibrating behind the shield and was wondering if this was common. It almost sounded like a catalytic converter issue but is not. I can put on stands, remove the Dinan exhaust and replace if the material "breaks down" or.... What are my options? Shel 1998 M3 98k miles and very strong 2002 996
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#9. RE: [E36M3] RE: HIR headlight bulbs - from Mel Silva
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 20:05:14 -0600 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: HIR headlight bulbs Okay Don, I'm sold. Now where in the world can I buy these things? I've searched all over and only found some 'fly-by-night' operators selling these out of their garage. Too risky for my taste. What's the real story? Mel www.melsilva.net -----Original Message----- From: Don Eilenberger [mailto:deilenberger@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 07, 2005 6:56 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: HIR headlight bulbs Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 19:41:28 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: HIR headlight bulbs Bob had commented and I replied at length.. so this is the short version. >Hi Don, > >I talked to my BMW mechanic about the HIR bulbs. He's concerned about the >extra heat they emit discoloring the clear lens over time. He claims to >have experience with this happening. One person with the bulbs told me >they did notice a significant increase in temperature coming thru the lens >(by touch). What do you think about this? > >-- >Bob Gill >97 ///M3 coupe >Philly Region SCCA I believe his concern is misplaced. He may be confusing HIR bulbs with higher-wattage bulbs which can (and have) damaged E36 light housings and reflectors (melted them..) The HIR bulb by design will put out LESS heat than a standard bulb of the same wattage since the IR coating on the inside has the purpose of reflecting the IR (heat) back at the filament making more light. Since they are the same wattage as the stock bulbs - this is not a concern IMHO. _______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 ************************************************* 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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#10. Re: Fires in cars - from Chip Mitchell
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 21:30:16 -0500 From: Chip Mitchell <chipmitchell@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Fires in cars Doesn't really matter to me, at least in the M3. If it burns, I want a new one. The extinguisher is for putting out fires on ME, not on the car. Now, if its some kind of priceless collectible, thats another story...but not one that I'm likely to star in any time soon... ChipM > From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > > Yeah, but remember the first rule of auto fire extinguishers: Only use the > dry powder kind on other people's cars. For your own you want > halon/halotron. > > Neil > Fort Wayne, IN > 96 M3 - Bastard child > 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic > 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell > 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD! >