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#1. Re: [E36M3] AutoX tires... - from Doug Wirth
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Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 12:03:39 -0800 (PST) From: Doug Wirth <doug_wirth@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] AutoX tires... 245/45/17s are to large You need 245/40/17 Stefano G <stefanoale@excite.com> wrote: Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:50:30 -0500 (EST) From: "Stefano G" Subject: AutoX tires... So the basic question is will these tires fit a stock '98 M3 w/o mods/spacers on 17x8 borbet type E with 40mm offset ? - 245/45/17 kumho victoracer v700 (tire 1) - 245/45/17 kumho ecsta v710 (tire 2) Otherwise I’ll have to stick with my 235/40/17 ecsta v700 (tire 3), but I have heard much better feedback on the previous 2. Notice how on tirerack tire 1 and 2 rim range and rim are wider than tire 3 ( I guess due to taller profile? construction differences?) widths.................rim Range rim Section tread Kumho Ecsta V710 245/45 WR17 7.5-9" 8" 9.6" 9.4" 95W SL Kumho Victoracer V700 245/45 ZR17 7.5-9" 8" 9.7" 9.1" SL Kumho Ecsta V700 235/40 WR17 8-9.5" 8.5" 9.5" n/a 90W SL If you care check out tirerack specs explained at: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/tirespecskey.jsp --pretty interesting… Also anyone already used the v710 and can confirm extra stick? How about longevity? Almost like the v700s or not even close? TIA Stefano '98 m3 with currently very old ecsta v700 _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ************************************************* 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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#2. Re: Water temp sender location - from Vern Anderson
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Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 12:24:19 -0800 (PST) From: Vern Anderson <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Water temp sender location Thanks to all who responded! Appreciate the help! Either one of the options (thermostat housing or in-line Greddy-like part) would be fine, I'll decide shortly which to go with. I'm still keeping the stock idiot gauge, I'm just looking for a true gauge that will give me the trends and some advanced warning that things are heating up. The stock idiot gauge reads the same regardless of if it's 10 degrees outside or if I'm flogging the car at Sebring in 98 degree heat. That's just not good....... Thanks! Vern
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#3. Re: Re: [E36M3] AutoX tires... - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 15:38:56 -0500 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: Re: [E36M3] AutoX tires... While the 245/45's are taller than stock, that's what size the Kumho V710 comes in. That is THE tire to have right now for AutoX until we know how the Hoosier '05's perform. The V710 is much faster than either the Victoracer, or Ecsta 710. I've run 245/45 Victoracers and Azenis on 41mm and 38mm wheels. The 38mm wheels rubbed the rear fender some. With your 40mm wheels, you will still be close to the rear fender on the outside, and you may need to roll them some. Not a big deal really. Chris 97 M3 > Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 12:03:39 -0800 (PST) > From: Doug Wirth <doug_wirth@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] AutoX tires... > > 245/45/17s are to large > > You need 245/40/17 > > Stefano G <stefanoale@excite.com> wrote: > Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 14:50:30 -0500 (EST) > From: "Stefano G" > Subject: AutoX tires... > > > So the basic question is will these tires fit a stock '98 M3 w/o mods/spacers on 17x8 borbet type E with 40mm offset ? > - 245/45/17 kumho victoracer v700 (tire 1) > - 245/45/17 kumho ecsta v710 (tire 2) > > Otherwise I’ll have to stick with my 235/40/17 ecsta v700 (tire 3), but I have heard much better feedback on the previous 2. > > Notice how on tirerack tire 1 and 2 rim range and rim are wider than tire 3 ( I guess due to taller profile? construction differences?) > > widths.................rim Range rim Section tread > Kumho Ecsta V710 > 245/45 WR17 7.5-9" 8" 9.6" 9.4" > 95W SL > > Kumho Victoracer V700 > 245/45 ZR17 7.5-9" 8" 9.7" 9.1" > SL > > Kumho Ecsta V700 > 235/40 WR17 8-9.5" 8.5" 9.5" n/a > 90W SL > > > If you care check out tirerack specs explained at: > http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/tirespecskey.jsp --pretty interesting… > > > > Also anyone already used the v710 and can confirm extra stick? How about longevity? Almost like the v700s or not even close? > > TIA >
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#4. RE: Re: [E36M3] AutoX tires... - from Graeme Weston-Lewis
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Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2005 13:50:42 -0700 From: "Graeme Weston-Lewis" <gweston@lsil.com> Subject: RE: Re: [E36M3] AutoX tires... -----Original Message----- <snip> The 38mm wheels rubbed the rear fender some. With your 40mm wheels, you will still be close to the rear fender on the outside, and you may need to roll them some. Not a big deal really. </snip> Unless you plan to run in SCCA BS class where fender rolling is not an allowable modification. Graeme
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#5. Home alignment tools - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2005 22:22:18 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Home alignment tools Dear All, Hello. I was looking for an inexpensive alignment tool (camber, caster, toe) that I could use at home. Bill T. suggested the fastrax tool.. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Racerpartswholesale has the complete setup for ~$200. It seems like a nice tool. And yes, I know that I can use rulers, and strings, but that is way too much work.. Thoughts / Suggestions? Thanks Mo 98 M3/4
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#6. MY '95 valve retainer problem? - from Tom Reynolds
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Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 06:41:54 -0700 From: Tom Reynolds <kjtar@earthlink.net> Subject: MY '95 valve retainer problem? Someone posted around 2 months ago about a valve retainer problem on model year '95 M3s. I wrote back asking for more information, but never received an answer. As I'm considering looking for a '95 M3 to purchase, this might be something I should be aware of, so can anyone enlighten me on it? Solutions, cost, s/n "fix" etc.? Thanks a lot, Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.6.3 - Release Date: 03/07/2005
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#7. FS: BMW 16x7 Wheels & Tires - from Martin Bullen
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Date: Sat, 02 Apr 2005 08:43:16 -0500 From: Martin Bullen <vze322dw@verizon.net> Subject: FS: BMW 16x7 Wheels & Tires I've just bought a new set of 17"wheels for my Z3, and need to sell the OE 16 x 7 wheels. Wheels are the rounded 5-spoke design (style 18), and come complete with Michelin Pilot SX 225/50-16 tires. The wheels will fit just about any non-M E36 3-series, including Ti and Z3. Probably also fit E46 (at least 323i, 325i and 328i). Wheels are almost perfect, and indistinguishable from new: no curb rash, no dings, no scratches. The tires have around 25k miles on them, with 6/32" tread remaining on all 4. I'm asking $450. Shipping, if required, will be at cost from 19301. Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8 P.S. I also still have 3 Bridgestone Potenza RE730 tires, 225/45-17 that I'm looking to sell. Tires are in good shape, with no plugs or repairs. 6/32 tread remaining (original was around 10/32, so they have about 1/2 of their useable tread remaining). Asking $50 each or $90 for a pair or $130 for all three, plus shipping from 19301.
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#8. SS Brake Line Install - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2005 21:22:34 -0800 From: Raza Uddin <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: SS Brake Line Install I finally was able to get around to installing the new SS brake lines I bought for my M3. The first 3 wheels went easy as pie: everything came off at the first turn and installed just as easy. After finishing the third wheel, I must have jinxed my ass when I thought "This is the easiest line install I've ever done." Mind you that I have been using all the proper flarenut wrenchs and tools. I start on the last lines and immediately proceeded to round off the top nut (connected to the hard line that disappears into the body). I figured I would leave it alone for a little while with penetrating fluid on it and start working on the second fitting- once again, same thing happened. Getting back the top nut, I tried a combination of heat gun, more pentrating fluid, locking pliers, cursing, and voodoo yet it didn't budge but proceeded to round off even more. After that I "hit a wall" and walked away. I'm going to try and hit it tomorrow morning using the heat gun again and perhaps getting another experienced hand to help out. In the mean time, however, I was wondering if anyone had any tips or recommedations of tools to help accomplish getting the damn fittings loosened. I've already bought 3 sets of flarenut wrenchs, and on this particular wheels seem to be All help is appreciated. Thanks in advance! Drive Safely, Raza
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#9. Alternator & A/C Belt Tensioners on '96 M3 - from Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net
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Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 13:16:11 -0400 From: <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Alternator & A/C Belt Tensioners on '96 M3 I want to replace the belt tensioners and idler pulleys on my '96 M3. I don't find how to remove the tensioners in my Bentley manual. I see to turn them clockwise to release tension on the belt. When I tried to turn counter clockwise, there was no movement at the level of effort I was willing to use before checking further... So here I am, checking further? Is it just a matter of turning the allen head counter clockwise? Direct email appreciated, as I am in digest mode. Thanks! Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams
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#10. Re: Alternator & A/C Belt Tensioners on '96 M3 - from Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net
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Date: Sun, 3 Apr 2005 19:02:12 -0400 From: <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Re: Alternator & A/C Belt Tensioners on '96 M3 I figured it out, thanks anyways! Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams