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#1. RE: [E36M3] - from Jim Powell
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 11:43:16 -0800 From: "Jim Powell" <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Helmets definitely have different fitments. Buy the helmet that fits the best and meets the requirement. Try on many different brands and models before making a decision. Jim -----Original Message----- From: Robert Chay [mailto:lists@rchay.com] Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 11:20 AM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:17:38 -0500 From: "Robert Chay" <lists@rchay.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] I went with the Bell M3 because it was lighter but it was definitely more expensive. Worked out great when I drove shifter karts a few times. -Bobby > -----Original Message----- > From: Mark Dadgar > > If the $400 is half as heavy as the $200 helmet, yes. :) > > Seriously, is bottom line is: buy the lightest helmet you can afford > THAT FITS WELL. > > - Mark > ----- > mark@pdc-racing.net > > Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: > http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar > ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* __________ NOD32 1.1030 (20050319) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.nod32.com
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#2. Re: [E36M3] - from Walter J
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:52:32 -0500 From: Walter J <m3gtr@adelphia.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Not to kick off a firestorm or anything here but the SCCA has issued a bulletin for this season recommending that ONLY open-faced helmets be used in airbag cars due to instances of serious injuries to the jaw and neck. I own and have always used a closed face helmet based upon exactly the opposite advice given years ago. It seems to me that if accurate, its the best of both worlds as open faced helmets are lighter and cheaper. Anybody got a scientific argument for/against this one (I know you got opinions ;)? http://www.wdcr-scca.org/pdfs/tech_AirbagAdvisory.pdf -- Walter
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#3. RE: Thermostat replacement - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:03:08 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Thermostat replacement If you look closely at the (a new) plastic T-Stat housing (manifold) you will see a slightly different color substance film on the mating surface, the dealer-parts guy told me that is sealant. The only gaskets you will require will be the wide flat orange o-ring 'thingie' and the thermostat o-ring (and perhaps a thin film of sealant on the mating surface.) The early-early (M20?) blocks used to use a paper gasket that comes (from BMW) complete with a pre-applied bead of sealant. Kim Burgess "Dmitri Zorine" wrote: "I'm getting ready to replace my thermostat using aluminum housing. I already have all the parts, but looking at ETK and reading Bentley manual, they show a gasket, but say is applicable to your car. And I can't find if there is a gasket on '99 E36 M3 or not. Could someone help enlightening me?"
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#4. RE: [E36M3] - from Jim Powell
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:10:58 -0800 From: "Jim Powell" <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] It might be easier to judge with the full text of the advisory. I can't imagine full coverage helmets being a significantly higher contributor to these injuries in of themselves. I can on the other hand believe it totally because of the real life way these helmets are worn with the visor propped open. I can see the airbag catching the protruding visor and pushing your head back. In my opinion the full face is better if used WITHOUT the visor. JIm -----Original Message----- From: Walter J [mailto:m3gtr@adelphia.net] Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 12:00 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:52:32 -0500 From: Walter J <m3gtr@adelphia.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Not to kick off a firestorm or anything here but the SCCA has issued a bulletin for this season recommending that ONLY open-faced helmets be used in airbag cars due to instances of serious injuries to the jaw and neck. I own and have always used a closed face helmet based upon exactly the opposite advice given years ago. It seems to me that if accurate, its the best of both worlds as open faced helmets are lighter and cheaper. Anybody got a scientific argument for/against this one (I know you got opinions ;)? http://www.wdcr-scca.org/pdfs/tech_AirbagAdvisory.pdf -- Walter ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* __________ NOD32 1.1030 (20050319) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.nod32.com
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#5. Re: [E36M3] E46 or E36 - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:14:31 -0800 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E46 or E36 Different cars. I'm sure the '99 is less expensive but it is 6 years old. You will have to dump a bunch of money into it to make it perform like the E46. The competition package is pretty sweet. It's you dime but if I had already prepped myself for the E46 there is no way I'd settle for the E36. Don't get me wrong I like my E36 but I was seriously considering giving it to my wife and buying myself an E46. Kent -- "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." 1918, Theodore Roosevelt
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#6. RE: [E36M3] - from Dave DeBuhr
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:28:29 -0800 From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] FWIW, I removed my airbag when I installed a 350mm MOMO Monte Carlo wheel and spacer. I did use a resistor in the circuit to make sure that the passenger and side airbags are still functional. I really appreciate all of the time you folks have taken to inform me and help to prepare for my first track day. I'm really excited. I will definitely approach the experience with an open mind. I've read a few books about driving, Bondurant, Carol Smith, and Going Faster (Russell School manual), Secrets of Solo Racing so I'm looking forward to actually doing it. Now repeat after me, "Dave, you don't know crap about track driving so do what your instructor tells you. Dave, you don't know crap about track driving so do what your instructor tells you.Dave, you don't know crap about track driving so do what your instructor tells you.Dave, you don't know crap about track driving so do what your instructor tells you.Dave, you don't know crap about track driving so do what your instructor tells you.Dave, you don't know crap about track driving so do what your instructor tells you.Dave, you don't know crap about track driving so do what your instructor tells you.Dave, you don't know crap about track driving so do what your instructor tells you......" Thanks again folks! Dave -----Original Message----- From: Jim Powell [mailto:jsp98m3@apexcone.com] Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 12:20 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:10:58 -0800 From: "Jim Powell" <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] It might be easier to judge with the full text of the advisory. I can't imagine full coverage helmets being a significantly higher contributor to these injuries in of themselves. I can on the other hand believe it totally because of the real life way these helmets are worn with the visor propped open. I can see the airbag catching the protruding visor and pushing your head back. In my opinion the full face is better if used WITHOUT the visor. JIm -----Original Message----- From: Walter J [mailto:m3gtr@adelphia.net] Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 12:00 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 14:52:32 -0500 From: Walter J <m3gtr@adelphia.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Not to kick off a firestorm or anything here but the SCCA has issued a bulletin for this season recommending that ONLY open-faced helmets be used in airbag cars due to instances of serious injuries to the jaw and neck. I own and have always used a closed face helmet based upon exactly the opposite advice given years ago. It seems to me that if accurate, its the best of both worlds as open faced helmets are lighter and cheaper. Anybody got a scientific argument for/against this one (I know you got opinions ;)? http://www.wdcr-scca.org/pdfs/tech_AirbagAdvisory.pdf -- Walter ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* __________ NOD32 1.1030 (20050319) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.nod32.com ************************************************* 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. Wacky Tachy - Part II - from air2daa@insightbb.com
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 20:33:05 +0000 From: air2daa@insightbb.com Subject: Wacky Tachy - Part II Ok, turns out that it's not the gauge cluster. My mechanic tells me that the tach sensor comes directly from the DME and another list member mentioned something about a recall on a sending unit. I've looked at the online ETK (awsome resource) and only found the Camshaft Pulse Generator as a likely source for a sensor element that might fail. Again, the syptoms are that the tachometer is jumping around - way past red line even at idle. When I started the car the other day to test the new instrument cluster, the car seemed to idle slightly rough but smoothed out. Previously, with the first instrument cluster, the engine started to cut out for less than a half second while cruising about 80mph on the highway, as if the rev limiter had been hit. The car receovered immediatly, but the condition repeated seveal times in the 15 miles trip. I do not know if this is still the case as I have pretty much stopped driving hte car until I can get this resolved. Of course my mechanic tells me to bring it in so he can look at it, and at $high price/hour I'm sure he does want me to do that for something that may be a simple fix. Questions: 1. Were does the tach signal come from - the DME or the Camshaft Pulse Sensor? 2. How can I troubleshoot the Camshaft Pulse Sensor to see if this is the problem? 3. What are the thoughts about risk to driving the car with these indications? I'm looking for worst case scenario of if the sensor stops functioning, will it damage the engine? 4. What else should I be looking at before I bite the bullet and just take the car to my mechanic? Thanks in advance, Dave A 95 ///M3 - wacky tachying along...
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#8. Re: [E36M3] - from donna seeley
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:37:54 -0800 From: donna seeley <dlseeley@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] LOL!! You'll do fine! Donna On 3/21/05 12:30 PM, "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> wrote: > Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:28:29 -0800 > From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> > > Now repeat after me, "Dave, you don't know crap about track driving > so do what your instructor tells you. Dave, you don't know crap about track > driving <etc> > > Thanks again folks! > > Dave
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#9. RE: [E36M3] - from Jim Powell
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:42:53 -0800 From: "Jim Powell" <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Screw that. Tell the instructor to buckle up and shut up. I also have a BMWCCA approved spinner knob I can sell you. I have NO IDEA how I ended up with it ;) Jim -----Original Message----- From: donna seeley [mailto:dlseeley@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 12:40 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:37:54 -0800 From: donna seeley <dlseeley@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] LOL!! You'll do fine! Donna On 3/21/05 12:30 PM, "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> wrote: > Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 12:28:29 -0800 > From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> > > Now repeat after me, "Dave, you don't know crap about track driving > so do what your instructor tells you. Dave, you don't know crap about track > driving <etc> > > Thanks again folks! > > Dave ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* __________ NOD32 1.1030 (20050319) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.nod32.com
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#10. Re: [E36M3] FS: Blizzaks on 16" Borbet wheels for E36 - from George R Carr Jr
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Date: Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:44:26 -0700 From: George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] FS: Blizzaks on 16" Borbet wheels for E36 At 8:50 PM -0600 3/19/05, Scott Spangenberg wrote: >Date: Sat, 19 Mar 2005 18:45:32 -0800 (PST) >From: Scott Spangenberg <cpmustang2001@yahoo.com> >Subject: FS: Blizzaks on 16" Borbet wheels for E36 > >I have a set of four Bridgestone Blizzak MZ-01 tires >(205/55R16) on Borbet 16" 5-spoke wheels for sale. I >bought them as part of the deal when I bought my '95 >M3 recently. Pics are here: > >http://www.sccaprepared.com/images/Blizzaks/ Some of the Borbet's fit better than others for the M3's. My Borbet's were promised by Tire Rack to be ready to bolt straight onto my 98. Not so. They included spacers needed for the front but not the longer bolts that you might really want to have. I've had mine for 6 seasons. Works fine. > >I have all the lugs and hardware as well. I really >have no idea what they are worth. I am thinking >somewhere in the $600 range, but make me offers. I >won't ever use them, so the high bidder gets 'em! I >am willing to separate the wheels and tires too if >somebody has interest in either. I believe the wheels >will fit any E36 car, but that's just a guess on my >part. Not sure what else they may fit. > >Email me off list if interested. I am in Erie, PA. > >-Scott Spangenberg > >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around >http://mail.yahoo.com > > >************************************************* >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 >************************************************* -- =========================== georgercarrjr@earthlink.net