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#1. Point me in the right direction - from Alex Demsky
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Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 10:41:26 -0400 From: "Alex Demsky" <hyper_m3@hotmail.com> Subject: Point me in the right direction Hello all, Been a while since Ive posted but I wanted to know if anyone had any reputable shops they went to in the NJ/PA area(preferably NJ). Im looking for a shop that knows how to work on BMWs that have modifications. Please direct all answers to me unless anyone else chimes in and thinks it should go to the board. Thanks in advance. Alex "HyperM3" Demsky 04.5 A4 1.8TQ6US ~ http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/AudiA4.html 97 S/C M3 ~ http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Bimmer.html "I think your car is broken, the driver doesn't seem to be working properly"
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#2. OT: Michelin Brake dust repellent - from B Stoll
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Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 08:34:51 -0700 (PDT) From: B Stoll <m3tec@yahoo.com> Subject: OT: Michelin Brake dust repellent Its no joke. I was in my local Farm and Fleet and saw this on the shelf! http://www.petroferm.com/michelin/faq.htm Any listers try it ? Thanks for the BW. Bob Stoll 98 M3 w/ Perm-O-Dust --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Plan great trips with Yahoo! Travel: Now over 17,000 guides!
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#3. Notchy shifter - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 09:44:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Rich Dorffer <e36m3digest@ameritech.net> Subject: Notchy shifter > From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> > > > >It doesn't work for everyone, but I switched from RedLine to Royal Purple > >Syncromax fluid on my 97, and the notchy first gear went away. Some have > >success with RedLine, some like me with Royal Purple. It's a > finicky tranny > >for sure. Give it a shot and let us know how it works. > > > >Chris > > I can also report a large improvement in shift quality when I > went from the factory "lifetime" fill to Royal Purple Syncromax. Well, going from just about anything short of new sawdust will make a large improvement over the "factory lifetime fill". :-) Later, Rich
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#4. Flex disk tech question - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 09:47:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Rich Dorffer <e36m3digest@ameritech.net> Subject: Flex disk tech question > From: Lee Piccione <leepic@smart.net> > > Gruppe, > > Does anyone think it matters if the bolts for the flex disk are > put in from the tranny side, and the nuts for the bolts are on the > driveshaft side of the disk? I would make them much easier > to torque to the proper specs... I may be missing something, but what difference does it make? You should be able to put the torque wrench on one end of the bolt/nut or the other while holding the other end? I would put the bolts in the exact same way they came from the factory. I torque these by feel most times anyway, it is much easier for me to feel it with larger bolts/nuts. Regards, Rich
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#5. Re: quick tire question - from bs
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Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 14:32:13 -0400 From: "bs" <m3bs@comcast.net> Subject: Re: quick tire question I'll put in my vote for the PS2 as well. I put them on my 330i after living with noisy Continentals, then REALLY noisy ES-100s. So far, with 10K on them, they are wearing very well (better than either of the others), and are still quiet! Minimal tramlining, and more grip than I dare to use on the street. Good luck. Brian Sartori > -------------------- 1 -------------------- > Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 22:43:03 -0500 > From: "Dave Swingle" <swingle@dmcnews.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] quick tire question > > How do they compare with the old Pilot Sports? Specifically are they any > quieter? The Pilots on my 99 M3 are the noisiest tire I've ever had on any > car. > > Dave S.
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#6. Cleaning out the shop...stuff for sale, trailer for sale... - from Andrew S. Taylor
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Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 16:20:01 -0400 From: "Andrew S. Taylor" <taylorautosport@comcast.net> Subject: Cleaning out the shop...stuff for sale, trailer for sale... All, I'm liquidating everything left here and moving on. If someone wants to talk deal on everything, then email me. 24' Haulmark enclosed trailer approx 1000 miles, 2003 model for sale now. List price was $5900. Sale for $3900. ============================== E36M3 stuff: $1,200 Schrick Cams for Euro 3.0L (284) - new $120 1 set DS3000 $100 1 set Hawk Blue $100 Samco coolant hoses (2 sets blue, 2 sets red) $800 Lexan front and rear windshields $100 1 set powerflex RTA bushings Used Stuff: $500 front and rear brakes $80 front subframe $2,000 3.0L engine from parts car. 145k. Unknown running condition. Sold as rebuildable core only. Complete with wiring harness/ECU/etc $250 Driveshaft 35k miles $350 Diff 35k miles $200 Trans 145k. Mechanically good neg yellow lux pacage interior complete neg instrument cluster ABS pump ABS computer Airbag ('95) MAF-bellow-airbox other misc bits (rear suspension, interior, whatever) from parts car ============================ SPA Stuff (new or used for display): $100 Carbon Fiber Convex mirror $100 3-stage shift light $140 2.25L "Clubman" AFFF system $650 4L Carbon bottle electrical AFFF system (Over a grand new, and is new) ============================ Other stuff: $150 2 Cases Ate blue $60 Castrol SRF (each) $1,200 Recaro Pro Racer 99 (new) $600 AP 5.5" clutch with discs. Will replace Tilton or QM on kits using those. (new) $40/set Ferodo DS3000 for std E36 front. Have about 23 sets ============================= Best, Andrew 423-504-3819
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#7. Wheel Offset Question - from Chuck Hanson
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Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 14:36:29 -0600 From: "Chuck Hanson" <chanson60@comcast.net> Subject: Wheel Offset Question Does anyone happen to know what the stock wheel offset is for E36 M3 staggered wheels? Please respond privately since I'm on the digest. Thanks. Chuck Hanson '97 M3/4
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#8. Re: [E36M3] OT: Michelin Brake dust repellent - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 17:23:43 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Michelin Brake dust repellent In a message dated 4/17/2005 11:36:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, m3tec@yahoo.com writes: http://www.petroferm.com/michelin/faq.htm Any listers try it ? I have not tried this product, but from the FAQ sheet, sounds like a thin layer of spray-on car wax! I've tried that, and it helps. Not sure it's worth the extra rubbing and buffing. cheers, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2nd Place BSP - PA State Championship 2004
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#9. UUC: Light weight Flywheel - which clutch? - from Dave Arnold
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Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 19:04:15 -0400 From: "Dave Arnold" <air2daa@insightbb.com> Subject: UUC: Light weight Flywheel - which clutch? Ok, seems like I have a decision to make. My throw out bearing has gone belly up and I'll be changing out the clutch and want to go with a lightweight flywheel setup. From reviewing the archives it seems like one of the top candidates is the UUC stage 2 flywheel, but the is a few different choices that I can go with for the clutch itself. The M5 setup and a few others. I do about five track events a year so it's both a street and track car. What is everyone's experience, recommendations for which clutch to go with (organic, Kevlar, Sach's or the M5) and is there another lightweight flywheel that I should consider? I would like to order parts this week. Thanks, Dave A 95 ///M3
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#10. Re: Toyo RA-1 Pressures - from Shane Kleinpeter
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Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 19:30:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Toyo RA-1 Pressures I raced the last two seasons on the RA-1's and have found that 37 hot should be your target temperature. On my car that means starting at 29 cold. My car only weighs 2850 with me in it so you'll likely have to start lower than that on a porky street car :-) Shane K. '96 M3 '94 325i #76 ITS __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Plan great trips with Yahoo! Travel: Now over 17,000 guides! http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide