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#1. SO3 pressures - from Andy Radin
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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 11:40:17 -0700 From: "Andy Radin" <fourfa@hotmail.com> Subject: SO3 pressures What tire pressure do you guys find the SO3s like? Looking for even tire wear (35psi on my Pilot Sports wore the center a bit more than the edges, for instance). Using 245/40/17s on all fours.
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Soft steering... - from Som Naderi
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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 12:02:04 -0700 From: "Som Naderi" <som@dimensionracing.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Soft steering... I've got the K-Mac plates, which I really don't like. With these plates I can only get the castor to about 6-something degrees (with the camber in spec) -- about a full degree (I believe) short of spec. Could that 1 degree make *that* much of a difference? Should I have just spent the extra 100 on the GC plates? I seem to remember the steering was very stiff when I first put the suspension on. Then after a couple weeks it started going soft, which is when I finally went to get it aligned, hoping that was the problem -- I don't think it was. Any other possibilities? Can anyone else confirm that PS bubbles are a non-issue? I'll actually be up for the NASA event that weekend (14/15) -- I'll be *just* missing you. :-/ - Som - Still Squishy Steering M3 ________________ Reply Header ________________ Subject: Re: [E36M3] Soft steering... Author: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Date: 13th April 2005 5:43:12 am Som- Do you have adjustable castor/camber plates? A change in castor will make the steering feel easier or harder, depending on the change. Other alignment changes may also affect the steering feel. Did the changes occur right after you installed the c/os? I'm not sure, but I think air in the PS system would resolve itself because it's a circulating, non-sealed system. Are you attending the TrackMasters event on 5/13? I'll be there. Jay > Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 22:14:03 -0800 > From: "Som Naderi" <som@dimensionracing.com> > Subject: Soft steering... > > Group, > > I'm having a problem with my steering feeling excessively "light". I > installed H&R coilovers a few k miles ago, had an alignment done, same > feeling. Installed new tie rods (had it aligned again), which fixed some > other problems I was having, but still the soft steering. > > I'm curious... could air bubbles in the power steering fluid cause this > problem? It kind of feels like the squishy feeling that brakes get when the > are air bubbles in the break line. Is it possible a PS flush would fix this > problem? If so, what special equipment would I need to do it myself? I've > replaced the trombone-to-reservoir hose, so I would imagine all I'd have to > do is disconnect the hose (I replaced the factory crimp with a worm clamp), > turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock, reattach the clamp, fill, lock-to-lock, > fill, etc. Anything else? > > What would be the other likely culprits? I thought maybe a worn rack/pinion > would cause the "light" steering... but without the car moving, even *tiny* > steering movement moves the tires. > > Thanks for the help! I'm planning on driving up to Thunderhill mid-May > (which will be my first track event with the new suspension) and I want to > get rid of this "squishy" steering feel! > > - Som
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Soft steering... - from Graeme Weston-Lewis
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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 13:51:53 -0600 From: "Graeme Weston-Lewis" <gweston@lsil.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Soft steering... Unlike your brakes, the power steering is not a closed system and is self bleeding simply by moving the steering wheel back and forth. Check out how nasty the PS resovoir cap is, that shows you the system is open to the atmosphere. Graeme -----Original Message----- From: Som Naderi [mailto:som@dimensionracing.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 1:07 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Soft steering... Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 12:02:04 -0700 From: "Som Naderi" <som@dimensionracing.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Soft steering... I've got the K-Mac plates, which I really don't like. With these plates I can only get the castor to about 6-something degrees (with the camber in spec) -- about a full degree (I believe) short of spec. Could that 1 degree make *that* much of a difference? Should I have just spent the extra 100 on the GC plates? I seem to remember the steering was very stiff when I first put the suspension on. Then after a couple weeks it started going soft, which is when I finally went to get it aligned, hoping that was the problem -- I don't think it was. Any other possibilities? Can anyone else confirm that PS bubbles are a non-issue? I'll actually be up for the NASA event that weekend (14/15) -- I'll be *just* missing you. :-/ - Som - Still Squishy Steering M3 ________________ Reply Header ________________ Subject: Re: [E36M3] Soft steering... Author: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Date: 13th April 2005 5:43:12 am Som- Do you have adjustable castor/camber plates? A change in castor will make the steering feel easier or harder, depending on the change. Other alignment changes may also affect the steering feel. Did the changes occur right after you installed the c/os? I'm not sure, but I think air in the PS system would resolve itself because it's a circulating, non-sealed system. Are you attending the TrackMasters event on 5/13? I'll be there. Jay > Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 22:14:03 -0800 > From: "Som Naderi" <som@dimensionracing.com> > Subject: Soft steering... > > Group, > > I'm having a problem with my steering feeling excessively "light". I > installed H&R coilovers a few k miles ago, had an alignment done, same > feeling. Installed new tie rods (had it aligned again), which fixed some > other problems I was having, but still the soft steering. > > I'm curious... could air bubbles in the power steering fluid cause this > problem? It kind of feels like the squishy feeling that brakes get when the > are air bubbles in the break line. Is it possible a PS flush would fix this > problem? If so, what special equipment would I need to do it myself? I've > replaced the trombone-to-reservoir hose, so I would imagine all I'd have to > do is disconnect the hose (I replaced the factory crimp with a worm clamp), > turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock, reattach the clamp, fill, lock-to-lock, > fill, etc. Anything else? > > What would be the other likely culprits? I thought maybe a worn rack/pinion > would cause the "light" steering... but without the car moving, even *tiny* > steering movement moves the tires. > > Thanks for the help! I'm planning on driving up to Thunderhill mid-May > (which will be my first track event with the new suspension) and I want to > get rid of this "squishy" steering feel! > > - Som ************************************************* 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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#4. Re: intermitent brake circuit failure - from Theodore Serbinski
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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:52:22 -0400 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: intermitent brake circuit failure Thanks all for the tips, wasn't aware that is a common problem, so I'm glad I asked! I'll check it out this weekend and post what I find. ted
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#5. RE: Tranny problem/leak? - from KResener@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:59:58 EDT From: KResener@aol.com Subject: RE: Tranny problem/leak? Oh, I'm an expert at this one.... I get the same effect with my car, however, ONLY at Putnam Park, near Indianapolis. Happens EVERY time, without fail, since I started running R compounds. I've also run several times at Mid Ohio, and at Road Atlanta with no smoking or leaking issues. When it first happened, I was running Royal Purple Synchromax in the gearbox, and although it wasn't overfilled, wicked out oil by sticking in a rolled up paper towel. It still leaked. I've since switched to Mobil 1, and still leak at Putnam, and I'm certain that it's not overfilled. My theory is that the R compounds are creating additional side forces and allowing the oil to slosh up the sides of the tranny for longer. Layout of track and length of corners specific to Putnam must create my situation. I'm curious what track you were at? I went out and bought a new overflow valve, but apparently you can't replace without removing the tranny!? So it's on my bench waiting for my clutch to go. Then it'll be installed along with the new clutch and lightweight flywheel. Kurt Resener Louisville, KY '95 ///M3 ''01 X5 '97 Audi A6 Quattro Avant '75 Mercedes 280c
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#6. Re: - from Theodore Serbinski
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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 19:26:11 -0400 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Thanks Greg. Took a look at the bulb holders, all of the contacts were still clean and silver. One contact however, had a slight black burn to it, used a wire brush to clean it up. Not sure if that is the problem, if it comes on again obviously I'll fix the switch. ted On 4/13/05, Meythaler, Greg <greg.meythaler@intel.com> wrote: > > Common problem, if you take out our bulb holders you will see the > contacts on one side will be eroded away. New bulb holders are ~$7 from the > dealer. > > You probably only have to replace one or two of the four. >
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#7. intermitent brake circuit failure - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 23:38:50 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: intermitent brake circuit failure Ted, It is probably the brake light switch under the brake pedal.. I believe that there is a procedure on Suzy's site to change it. Simple part, but a bit of a pain to get to. I had the same problem last year, and this switch was the problem.. Pretty common on e36s.. good luck Mo -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 18:08:14 -0400 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: intermitent brake circuit failure Guys, I have a strange problem on my hand. The other day I goto start my car and I get the check error "brake ciruit failure" ok so a bulb is out I'll check when I'm home. Well on my drive out after I turned my car off then back on again, the failure went away, hmm guess it was just a fluke. Well today I'm driving home and boom, "brake light failure" as I'm driving, strange. I stop for gas turn car back on and the error is gone. Any ideas as to why this keeps popping on/off? I haven't had a chance to figure out which bulb it is, doh! ted
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Soft steering... - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 05:17:37 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Soft steering... Som- Less castor will make the steering easier. IMO, the GC plates are worth the $$$. Although you still may not be able to get to a factory castor number. I have mine maxed at 6.6 degrees. Doesn't cause me any problems. I'll be out there Sat, 5/14. Gunna visit with some of the CR guys. Maybe I'll get to meet you. Car color and number? Jay > I've got the K-Mac plates, which I really don't like. With these plates I can only get the castor to about 6-something degrees (with the camber in spec) -- about a full degree (I believe) short of spec. Could that 1 degree make *that* much of a difference? Should I have just spent the extra 100 on the GC plates? > > I seem to remember the steering was very stiff when I first put the suspension on. Then after a couple weeks it started going soft, which is when I finally went to get it aligned, hoping that was the problem -- I don't think it was. > > Any other possibilities? Can anyone else confirm that PS bubbles are a non-issue? > > I'll actually be up for the NASA event that weekend (14/15) -- I'll be *just* missing you. :-/ > > - Som - Still Squishy Steering M3 > > > > ________________ Reply Header ________________ > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Soft steering... > Author: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> > Date: 13th April 2005 5:43:12 am > > Som- > > Do you have adjustable castor/camber plates? A change in castor will make > the steering feel easier or harder, depending on the change. > > Other alignment changes may also affect the steering feel. > > Did the changes occur right after you installed the c/os? > > I'm not sure, but I think air in the PS system would resolve itself because > it's a circulating, non-sealed system. > > Are you attending the TrackMasters event on 5/13? I'll be there. > > Jay > > > > Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 22:14:03 -0800 > > From: "Som Naderi" <som@dimensionracing.com> > > Subject: Soft steering... > > > > Group, > > > > I'm having a problem with my steering feeling excessively "light". I > > installed H&R coilovers a few k miles ago, had an alignment done, same > > feeling. Installed new tie rods (had it aligned again), which fixed some > > other problems I was having, but still the soft steering. > > > > I'm curious... could air bubbles in the power steering fluid cause this > > problem? It kind of feels like the squishy feeling that brakes get when > the > > are air bubbles in the break line. Is it possible a PS flush would fix > this > > problem? If so, what special equipment would I need to do it myself? > I've > > replaced the trombone-to-reservoir hose, so I would imagine all I'd have > to > > do is disconnect the hose (I replaced the factory crimp with a worm > clamp), > > turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock, reattach the clamp, fill, > lock-to-lock, > > fill, etc. Anything else? > > > > What would be the other likely culprits? I thought maybe a worn > rack/pinion > > would cause the "light" steering... but without the car moving, even > *tiny* > > steering movement moves the tires. > > > > Thanks for the help! I'm planning on driving up to Thunderhill mid-May > > (which will be my first track event with the new suspension) and I want to > > get rid of this "squishy" steering feel! > > > > - Som > > >
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#9. BMW enthusiasm in VA - from Robert Manger
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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 11:50:58 -0400 From: Robert Manger <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> Subject: BMW enthusiasm in VA Fellow listers. May have the chance to relocate with work to Richmond, VA anyone from that area that can give me the scoop on where the better places are to live and (mandatory M3 content) who the best local wrenches are for our cars. I've been told I may need to put a nascar number on the M, so as not to get the locals up in arms. The upside, from what I can tell is that VIR is really close to me. Rob-taking the show on the road ----------------------------------------- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This e-mail message and any attachments are only for the use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, distribution or other use of this e-mail message or attachments is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail message in error, please delete and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] CDV - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 11:18:31 -0500 From: Sue Kraft <suekraft@new.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] CDV Huh?????? Why the attitude towards other list members? I've also been wondering if you're in the business of selling cars? Seems like you've been selling quite a few of them on the list over the past few years. This is a private list and only ads for personal items are allowed unless you are a paid sponsor. Sue E36M3 List owner eevans@planetc.com wrote: > Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:59:31 -0400 > From: eevans@planetc.com > Subject: CDV > > Thanks for this info, unlike some other useless drivel we got prior to > this info, Andy points us to a good explanation to my ?. Too bad > another list member didn't stop before he hit the send button and > waste BW w/ the obvious while tying in vain to impress us w/ his > superb knowledge of the build dates for some E36s instead of trying to > be helpful. > > Thanks, Andy. > > Evan > > >