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#1. Bavarian Auto Recycling - from Mike VanAmburgh
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Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 22:34:07 -0500 From: "Mike VanAmburgh" <mvanamburgh@charter.net> Subject: Bavarian Auto Recycling Hey all, anyone have any good/bad experiences with Bavarian Auto Recycling in Rancho Cordova, CA? I'm about to order an S50 from them but before I send money, I'd like to hear about any past experiences. Thanks in advance! Mike 95 M3 <-- money-shift victim 90 325iX
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Clutch Master Cylinder, CDV, etc. - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 21:36:12 -0700 (PDT) From: Rich Dorffer <e36m3digest@ameritech.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Clutch Master Cylinder, CDV, etc. > From: "Jeremy Conners" <jeremy.conners@comcast.net> > > Rich, > > have you ever looked at a Coke bottle when you opened it? The same > principles are at work, different fluid. The decrease in pressure when > opening the Coke allows the gas trapped in the liquid to expand out of > solution. Sorry, I don't agree with your analogy at all, brake fluid under 10-15 psi is not akin to a carbonated beverage. A carbonated soft drink is made by dissolving carbon dioxide in water at chilled temperatures and pressurized to keep the carbon suspended, this isn't remotely similar to pressurizing brake fluid by 10-15psi. I understand the concept of high pressure air bubbles expanding when pressure is relieved. Regards, Rich PS - I was carrying on this conversation with Jermey privately, I hadn't realized this post was copied to the list so I have followed up this post with some of my comments to Jeremy.
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#3. WTB: LTW or replica wing - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 10:01:15 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: WTB: LTW or replica wing I recall seeing a post (few times) about someone selling their LTW replica (Racepad.com) red colored wing. Apparently someone had sold the car and the wing was still in the garage. Anyways, if you happen to read this, please send me an email offline. Or if someone else happens to have a wing sitting collecting dust, feel free to contact me as well :) Regards, Ahmad
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#4. RE: Alignment- caster important - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 09:34:14 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Alignment- caster important "Since caster is non-adjustable (unless you have camber/caster plates), then yep, perfectly reasonable. On a stock-suspended E36, the only adjustments are: F toe, R toe, R camber." "There is no 'adjustment' other than toe in the front end." While accurate, this is not entirely true. There is enough 'slop' at the strut-to-spindle and strut-to-shock tower fasteners that I was able to get my front end pretty outa wack whilst accomplishing a Koni cut-n-gut. The alignment shop that handled it was able to jostle it back to spec. and very similar side-to-side, and of course charging me appropriately for that service. KLBurgess -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 10:47:50 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Alignment- caster important On Thu, April 21, 2005 9:46 am, Peter Fry said: > The feel when driving is different, but I can't put my finger on it. > Seems to pull right more readily on crowned roads, but that's all I > can say right now. What affect would out-of-spec caster have? Usually, a pull to one side or the other. > Does it seem reasonable that they would give the car back with > one parameter out of spec? Since caster is non-adjustable (unless you have camber/caster plates), then yep, perfectly reasonable. On a stock-suspended E36, the only adjustments are: F toe, R toe, R camber. >I made them give me a copy of the "after" printout, but they didn't > have a "before," so I'm not sure where they worked from, or really > whether any adjustments were made at all. Is this normal? On most occasions I've gotten a "before" printout/measurement, but once or twice they've not saved it so I didn't have it. Happens sometimes. My new suspension/alignment guy, Tony at TCDesign, does it all manually and as such writes down the "before" and "after", so there's always a record. My 2 cents, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - needs to have alignment checked & steering wheel centered 1993 325is #44 JP - minor suspension work & alignment tomorrow :-)
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Shirts (read the direction part please) - from R. Bruce Shafer
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 12:42:27 -0400 From: "R. Bruce Shafer" <mzealot@bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Shirts (read the direction part please) Hi Gary, Did these shirts ship? I sent a check for two and haven't heard any news or received any shirts. Not in any kind of hurry, just curious. Bruce Shafer ----- Original Message ----- From: <GGray657@aol.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 11:39 PM Subject: [E36M3] Shirts (read the direction part please) > Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2005 14:54:21 EST > From: GGray657@aol.com > Subject: Shirts (read the direction part please) > > Okay here are the two shirt options. > DO NOT EMAIL ME ABOUT ANY OTHER OPTIONS! > This is it, buy it or not... > > White 100% cotton T-shirt with logo on the chest and back $15.00 > > Black Knit shirt logo on front > $25.00 > > Price includes shipping, any profit I will donate to Suzy for all her > work. > We have to have 25 each for the order any less and we can't do it. > > DIRECTIONS PLEASE READ!!! > > 1. Respond with the number of shirts and the size > 2. Do not put any long text I need the raw numbers and info > 3. Put the address you would like the shirts mailed to, i will mail them > USPS > only > 4. Once I have all the orders in to see if we have enough I will ask for > payment. I will post where to send the check...this means we have enough > orders > for the shirts! > 5. Once i receive all the checks I will proceed > 6. When they are done I will ship them out ASAP! > > And we will have cool shirts to sport, hopefully! > > Gary Gray > Pro Bike/Pro Bike Cycling Team > > > ************************************************* > 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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#6. Alt. Bearings - from Steve Klein
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:04:29 -0500 From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> Subject: Alt. Bearings Would shot alt. bearings sound high-pitched and raspy like the belt tensioners did? I've replaced them and figure the alternator is due @ 140k.
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Alt. Bearings - from Chester Wong
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 11:25:24 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Alt. Bearings Yep! Coincidentally, I have a brand new Bosch OEM 140 amp alternator for sale. I bought one from bimmerparts, installed it and ran the car. I noticed the voltage would dip on idle and I thought it was defective. I told bimmerparts and they sent me a new one, but I already ordered a BMW 140A one and installed it. Turns out that the 140A alternator doesn't like being underdriven :( So...it wasn't a defective alternator...just doesn't like to be underdriven. So, I sent back the used one to bimmerparts and I have the new one sitting in my garage. New from bimmerparts is $220 + core charge. I would let it go for $210 shipped with no core charge. Anyone interested, shoot me an e-mail. I have to start clearing out my garage! Chester --- Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> wrote: > Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:04:29 -0500 > From: Steve Klein <klein@robinsonad.com> > Subject: Alt. Bearings > > Would shot alt. bearings sound high-pitched and raspy like the belt > tensioners did? I've replaced them and figure the alternator is due @ > 140k.
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Clutch Delay Valve - Did you notice a difference without it? - from Theodore Serbinski
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 16:45:00 -0400 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Clutch Delay Valve - Did you notice a difference without it? So removing the CDV even helps without a LTW flywheel? UUC says won't make as much difference: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html%5Ftechtip/techtips/check_valve.htm Figure a 5 min job can't hurt, eh? Thoughts, tips, comments, free beers? ted On 4/11/05, Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Much better and no squishiness or audible hydraulic fluid sounds. Easier > to > drive too. > > Chester > > --- Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> wrote: > > Hello.. When you removed the valve, did you notice a difference? Better? > > Worse? > >
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Clutch Delay Valve - Did you notice a difference without it? - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 18:43:52 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Clutch Delay Valve - Did you notice a difference without it? Yes, firmer engagament and noise is minimized. Why wouldn't you do it even if UUC says it doesn't make a difference? It would logically detract from clutch life even if it isn't that material. Shel
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Clutch Delay Valve - Did you notice a difference without it? - from Theodore Serbinski
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Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 19:06:51 -0400 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Clutch Delay Valve - Did you notice a difference without it? Oh I totally agree with what you are saying that is why I wanted to double check with the list, you guys know it best! Figure I'll do that when I bleed the brakes anywho, thanks for the confirmation that it is a good idea :-) ted On 4/22/05, Shelhart2@aol.com <Shelhart2@aol.com> wrote: > > Yes, firmer engagament and noise is minimized. Why wouldn't you do it > even if UUC says it doesn't make a difference? It would logically detract > from clutch life even if it isn't that material. > Shel >