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#1. put on Kuhmo ASXs today... tire pressure gurus? - from ///max
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Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 18:14:59 -0500 From: "///max" <max_m3@yahoo.com> Subject: put on Kuhmo ASXs today... tire pressure gurus? You realize there's no "right answer" to that question? I run Street: F 32, R 35 Auto-x: F 39, R 35 -max ------ Original Message ----- From: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 16:01:45 -0500 > From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> > Subject: put on Kuhmo ASXs today... tire pressure gurus? > > Anyways, have a question on tire pressure... what do you guys usually > go with, for the following setup: > > 225/45/17 7.5" front > 235/40/17 7.5" rear > > For normal, everyday, even long trip driving, set PSI to: ____ > For more spirited, autocross driving, set PSI to: ____ > > Can anyone fill in those blanks for me? I'm assuming higher pressures > for normal and lower for more spirited. Just looking for more ideal > numbers or so see how far I'm off. Right now I'm looking at around > 36-38psi all around. > > Thanks, > ted > >
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#2. Coolant level sensor location? - from Barrett Nicholas
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Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 19:06:53 -0600 From: "Barrett Nicholas" <barrettn@swbell.net> Subject: Coolant level sensor location? I looked in my Bentley manual, no mention of where the coolant level sensor is located - I'm guessing as common an item this is to go bad, someone can save me a bit of work by pointing me in the right direction. Given it's not immediately obvious, I'm guessing I'll have to drain & refill the coolant. Thanks, Barrett
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Coolant level sensor location? - from Christopher Bauer
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Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 20:12:41 -0600 From: "Christopher Bauer" <c.bauer10@verizon.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Coolant level sensor location? on my 97m3 its on the bottom of the coolant expansion tank. As far as I could see, it involved removal of the expansion tank. which is a screw and two hoses.. you will have to refill only a small amount of coolant Chris 97m3 -----Original Message----- From: Barrett Nicholas [mailto:barrettn@swbell.net] Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 19:06:53 -0600 From: "Barrett Nicholas" <barrettn@swbell.net> Subject: Coolant level sensor location? I looked in my Bentley manual, no mention of where the coolant level sensor is located - I'm guessing as common an item this is to go bad, someone can save me a bit of work by pointing me in the right direction. Given it's not immediately obvious, I'm guessing I'll have to drain & refill the coolant. Thanks, Barrett
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Coolant level sensor location? - from Carey Probst
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Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 23:18:03 -0500 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coolant level sensor location? Check the collant overflow tank. Should be sitting in there since that's the only place you can check the levels. My level light on my E30 has been on for 2 years. I'm too cheap to buy a new one. Carey Barrett Nicholas wrote: >Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 19:06:53 -0600 >From: "Barrett Nicholas" <barrettn@swbell.net> >Subject: Coolant level sensor location? > >I looked in my Bentley manual, no mention of where the coolant level >sensor is located - I'm guessing as common an item this is to go bad, >someone can save me a bit of work by pointing me in the right direction. >Given it's not immediately obvious, I'm guessing I'll have to drain & >refill the coolant. > >Thanks, > >Barrett > > >************************************************* >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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#5. put on Kuhmo ASXs today... tire pressure gurus? - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Sat, 12 Mar 2005 20:34:20 -0800 (PST) From: Rich Dorffer <e36m3digest@ameritech.net> Subject: put on Kuhmo ASXs today... tire pressure gurus? > Just put on the Kumho ASXs today: > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=ECSTA+ASX > > Initial thoughts, *very* comfortable ride, compared to SO3s... almost > like a luxury coupe now, haha :) Relatively inexpensive too... great > for us mid-Atlantic folks, where the winter weather is all over the > place (did they say snow again tomorrow, doh!). Hmmm, all-season tires on an M3... > Anyways, have a question on tire pressure... what do you guys usually > go with, for the following setup: > > 225/45/17 7.5" front > 235/40/17 7.5" rear And you went with staggered tire sizes on the same size rims why? You wanted to make tire rotation nearly impossible? > For normal, everyday, even long trip driving, set PSI > to: ____ > For more spirited, autocross driving, set PSI to: > ____ And you are going to autocross on those all-season tires? :-) > Can anyone fill in those blanks for me? I'm assuming higher pressures > for normal and lower for more spirited. Just looking for more ideal > numbers or so see how far I'm off. Right now I'm looking at around > 36-38psi all around. I would think 34-38 psi would be about right. What does it say in the door jamb? For driving on the street, spirited or not, I would go on the higher end to protect the rims more. And based on some of the reviews on the Tire Rack website, I would really pump them up for autocross purposes based on the comments about "soft sidewalls" and "easy rollover". Regards, Rich
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#6. Road racing games - from Carey Probst
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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:32:55 -0500 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Road racing games I know this was discussed a while back but I coundn't find the references and by now I'm sure they have changed significantly. Can anyone recommend a good PC based driving/racing game that accepts controls, steering wheel, etc. One with a lot of different tracks available would be even better. I'l like to use to practice for driving schools. TIA Carey
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Road racing games - from ChuckBrazeau@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:53:47 EST From: ChuckBrazeau@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Road racing games I've been using a Bob Earl Virtual Racing Chassis with Logitech wheel/pedals for my Playstation2 with GranTurismo3. Lots of fun! Here are some pics of the VRC... _http://www.brazeauracing.com/vrc/vrc.htm_ (http://www.brazeauracing.com/vrc/vrc.htm) Chuck Brazeau 1995 BMW M3 - Violet on Black SCCA Solo2 - B-Street Prepared #95 _http://www.brazeauracing.com/_ (http://www.brazeauracing.com/) In a message dated 3/13/2005 12:39:09 PM Central Standard Time, hcprobst@alum.mit.edu writes: Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:32:55 -0500 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Road racing games I know this was discussed a while back but I coundn't find the references and by now I'm sure they have changed significantly. Can anyone recommend a good PC based driving/racing game that accepts controls, steering wheel, etc. One with a lot of different tracks available would be even better. I'l like to use to practice for driving schools. TIA Carey
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Road racing games - from Michael Michalski
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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 15:08:10 -0600 From: "Michael Michalski" <m.michalski@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Road racing games Carey, Even though this is not PC based, I highly recommend the newly released GT4 (Gran Turismo 4) for Playstation 2. Michael Michalski ----- Original Message ----- From: <ChuckBrazeau@aol.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Road racing games > Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:53:47 EST > From: ChuckBrazeau@aol.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Road racing games > > > I've been using a Bob Earl Virtual Racing Chassis with Logitech > wheel/pedals > for my Playstation2 with GranTurismo3. Lots of fun! > > Here are some pics of the VRC... > _http://www.brazeauracing.com/vrc/vrc.htm_ > (http://www.brazeauracing.com/vrc/vrc.htm) > > > Chuck Brazeau > 1995 BMW M3 - Violet on Black > SCCA Solo2 - B-Street Prepared #95 > _http://www.brazeauracing.com/_ (http://www.brazeauracing.com/) > > > In a message dated 3/13/2005 12:39:09 PM Central Standard Time, > hcprobst@alum.mit.edu writes: > > Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 13:32:55 -0500 > From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> > Subject: Road racing games > > I know this was discussed a while back but I coundn't find the > references and by now I'm sure they have changed significantly. > > Can anyone recommend a good PC based driving/racing game that accepts > controls, steering wheel, etc. > > One with a lot of different tracks available would be even better. I'l > like to use to practice for driving schools. > > TIA > > Carey > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#9. RE: The J'A'Pness of Powell - from Foley, Brian
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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 17:21:50 -0500 From: "Foley, Brian" <bfoley@cmpd.org> Subject: RE: The J'A'Pness of Powell By the way, Mel...down here in Nawth Cahrolahnah, yah drink yer beer first. We don't trust no one to hold yer beer, might be gone when yuh git back from the dadgum 'mergency room! Brian 'Axel' Foley Charlotte, NC (now known as Newark (summer), home of the 'snowbirds'. Funny how they drive as poorly on ice as everyone else in the South)
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Road racing games - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 17:34:54 -0600 From: Jamie Howton <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Road racing games On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 15:16:10 -0600, Michael Michalski wrote: > Even though this is not PC based, I highly recommend the newly released GT4 > (Gran Turismo 4) for Playstation 2. Me too. 100 racetracks (including the Nurburgring and Laguna Seca), 650 cars it's a blast. I have the Logitech wheel too. The driving dynamics on this new version are spot-on, it's the next best thing to actually going to the track. Someone told me that Road America is in this version but I haven't found it yet. As you win more races, different tracks are unlocked. If you don't have PS2, its a couple of hundred extra bucks but well worth it for track junkies. Regards -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL