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#1. RE: [E36M3] Re: New Bilsteins - one last time - from Jack - Elephant Motorsports
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Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 20:42:27 -0400 From: "Jack - Elephant Motorsports" <jack@elephantmotorsports.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: New Bilsteins - one last time I vaguely recall that this is the "factory" procedure for measuring ride height (or perhaps they call it suspension height) since it removes the effect of the tire from the measurement. This is how I've always done it since generally it is for comparison purposes. Seems like I read it in a manual somewhere, can't recall for sure though. Jack Money #86 CM M3 Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Goss - PA [mailto:Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM] Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 5:12 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: New Bilsteins - one last time Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 17:02:31 -0400 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: New Bilsteins - one last time I prefer measuring from the lowest part of the rim edge nearest ground passing thru center line of wheel up to fender edge, as the rim lip provides a solid place to anchor tape. But most important for all methods of measure.... level ground, tire pressures equalized as any delta could induce vehicular lean and a c-hair of variance if you are way crazy about accuracy that is. Rolling the vehicle to settle the car after jacking it up is an absolute must as well. Should we start talking about camber caster effects...? Nah that would be really nutts :) Patrick Goss 97 M3/4 -----Original Message----- From: Graeme Weston-Lewis [mailto:gweston@lsil.com] Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 4:52 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: New Bilsteins - one last time Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 14:45:27 -0600 From: "Graeme Weston-Lewis" <gweston@lsil.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: New Bilsteins - one last time The problem with the Fender to Ground measurement is that you cannot compare between different vehicles. Tire sidewall height varies with the size and aspect ratio of the tire (and to some extent, the manufacturer of the tire). Measuring from the center of the hub to the fender eliminates this variance and as such is a much more useful number. Graeme -----Original Message----- From: david kroth [mailto:david_kroth@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 2:42 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: New Bilsteins - one last time Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 13:35:33 -0700 (PDT) From: david kroth <david_kroth@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: New Bilsteins - one last time Neil wrote: > Some smart person (not me) figured out that measuring from the wheel > centre to the top of the fender well eliminates the tire variable > almost completely, making fairly accurate comparisons across time or > vehicle possible. I have those numbers too! :-) In general I agree with what you said. But there is a difference between the two measurements. Fender to ground is absolute right height. Fender to hub is suspension ride height. Most people seem to use fender to ground, so that's what I posted. Either way the results are the same. __________________________________________________ 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 Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm ************************************************* ************************************************* 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 Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm ************************************************* ************************************************* 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 Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#2. ETK Help - from Foley, Brian
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Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 21:22:50 -0400 From: "Foley, Brian" <bfoley@cmpd.org> Subject: ETK Help OK, The version of the ETK I got doesn't have the SysAdm tool included and I haven't been able to install it. Does anyone have that tool they can send me as a separate file or, send me the self-running ETK? Thanks in advance, Brian
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#3. ETK Help - from Foley, Brian
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Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 21:28:10 -0400 From: "Foley, Brian" <bfoley@cmpd.org> Subject: ETK Help OK, I think I actually need the "setup.exe" file.... -----Original Message----- From: Foley, Brian Sent: Monday, May 16, 2005 9:23 PM To: 'E36M3' Subject: ETK Help OK, The version of the ETK I got doesn't have the SysAdm tool included and I haven't been able to install it. Does anyone have that tool they can send me as a separate file or, send me the self-running ETK? Thanks in advance, Brian
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#4. RSMs... which ones? - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 22:03:21 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: RSMs... which ones? Ted, Hello, I have the Ground Control RSM in both my e36, and e30 for several years now, and have not had any issues with the RSM's in either car since.. I found them to be good quality pieces. good luck! Mo -------------------- 8 -------------------- Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 17:14:20 -0400 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: RSMs... which ones? well after the TME upgrade, i've decided i better start hitting the maintenance hard, up to RSMs now. i eventually plan to replace my current stock suspension with Bilstein Sports/H&R springs (likely unless i come across something better :-D) .... now which brand of RSMs would be best to use with these, e.g., easy access for installation/removal? i thinking about the RE ones but just want to double check, don't want to waste $100 on the wrong kind, thanks guys! ted
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#5. Re: [E36M3] RSMs... which ones? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 16 May 2005 23:08:49 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] RSMs... which ones? I've had experience with both the JT Design and the RE. Both excellent mounts. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2nd Place BSP - PA State Championship 2004
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#6. Ireland Engineering Exhaust?????? - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 12:31:35 -0700 (PDT) From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Ireland Engineering Exhaust?????? Hi, Does anyone have an Ireland Engineering exhaust? I was thinking of purchasing one since they are on special for $330. If anyone has one and would care to comment, that would be great. Thanks, Kent
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Ireland Engineering Exhaust?????? - from Robert Brooks
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Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 13:45:13 -0600 From: Robert Brooks <m3rb@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Ireland Engineering Exhaust?????? The site shows the non-M one for $330; $455 for the M one. >Hi, > >Does anyone have an Ireland Engineering exhaust? >I was thinking of purchasing one since they are on special for $330. > >If anyone has one and would care to comment, that would be great. > >Thanks, > >Kent > > > >************************************************* >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 >Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > >DIGEST INFORMATION: >http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm >************************************************* > > > > >
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Ireland Engineering Exhaust?????? - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 12:58:22 -0700 (PDT) From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Ireland Engineering Exhaust?????? Yep, I blew it. Part numbers are different, but they list the M3 as a fit for the other E36. Also they show the same pic. for both. Oh well, I should pay better attention. Kent > Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 13:45:13 -0600 > From: Robert Brooks <m3rb@comcast.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Ireland Engineering Exhaust?????? > > The site shows the non-M one for $330; $455 for the M one. > >>Hi, >> >>Does anyone have an Ireland Engineering exhaust? >>I was thinking of purchasing one since they are on special for $330. >> >>If anyone has one and would care to comment, that would be great. >> >>Thanks, >> >>Kent >> >> >> >>************************************************* >>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 >>Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com >> >>DIGEST INFORMATION: >>http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm >>************************************************* >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > >
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#9. Traffic citation - from david tow
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Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 13:44:40 -0700 From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com> Subject: Traffic citation I am posting the following for my friend. Please help! Hi All, I received a citation through the mail (CVC 21453A RED/STOP VEHICULAR) as the registered owner of the vehicle involved (I think this stems from a hidden traffic camera, but no photograph was provided with the citation). However, somebody else was driving my car when this happened and I was not in the vehicle. What should I do to get the charge dismissed? Thanks in advance for your help! Innocent
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#10. Strut Bearing Installation Sanity Check - '96 M3 - from Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net
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Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 16:48:35 -0400 From: <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Strut Bearing Installation Sanity Check - '96 M3 I can't locate where it is specified which direction the arrows point.... I thought I found online somewhere that the arrows point to the front, but am having trouble locating that source again. I don't see it in the Bentley manual. 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