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#1. Re: [E36M3] RIP My Optima Battery - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 10:41:23 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] RIP My Optima Battery >I bought Optima 75/35 batteries for all my vehicles about 18 months ago >from Pep Boys. BTW there's a 35R version which is probably like the normal red top but the posts are reversed which makes them easier to install into BMWs. Rich D said he only had to drill an extra hole into his stock mtg bracket to make this battery fit. Maybe Rich has pics? I went with yellow tops for whatever reason (and JCI owns Optima so I was able to splurge) so I have the yellow equivalent of the 35R waiting for an E36 to come into my life to be installed into. :-) That or a 51R (Civic battery) that is smaller and lighter and will probably make its way into a racecar whenever I actually get one. Carlos (w/piles of parts but no car) >:-0
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#2. WTB 95 M3 - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 11:02:56 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: WTB 95 M3 Gruppe, If you see a good (read good value) 95 M3 for sale please let me know. Preferrably in the Indiana, Ohio, Michigan area but I'll go as far as Georgia or North Carolina for the right car. All colors acceptable (except purple or violet or whatever, that color is just unacceptable to me). ;-) Seriously I'd like to get one really soon, the cheaper the better. Engine has to be in great condition, exterior condition not a priority and neither is the interior. Suspension can be tired, but absolutely NO rust on the car please. Carlos. w/pile of E36 parts waiting for the right car
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#3. Koni rears? - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 14:31:28 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Koni rears? Anyone have experience with 8241-1200's (TC Kline)? I'm hoping for better control and less harshness.. (it may be an impossible hope, but hope never hurts..) TIA!
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Koni rears? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 11:51:29 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Koni rears? On Tue, June 14, 2005 11:42 am, Don Eilenberger said: > Anyone have experience with 8241-1200's (TC Kline)? Well, I've had the same shock but not ext-adj on the M3 for a couple of years, replacing the worn out OE shocks. Set to ~1/2 turn from full-soft, paired with stock springs. Seems fine. However, the rears have started to leak, and since I'm not the original owner of these (Hi Jonathan! :-)), I'm replacing them with the ext-adj ones sourced from Ground Control. They'll get on the car eventually. Hope that helps (but I doubt it :-)), Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Koni rears? - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 14:59:04 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Koni rears? At 02:51 PM 6/14/2005, Jim wrote: >On Tue, June 14, 2005 11:42 am, Don Eilenberger said: > > Anyone have experience with 8241-1200's (TC Kline)? > >Well, I've had the same shock but not ext-adj on the M3 for a couple of >years, replacing the worn out OE shocks. Set to ~1/2 turn from full-soft, >paired with stock springs. Seems fine. Jim - thanks.. >However, the rears have started to leak, and since I'm not the original >owner of these (Hi Jonathan! :-)), I'm replacing them with the ext-adj >ones sourced from Ground Control. They'll get on the car eventually. How old/miles were on them when they started to leak? Reason I'm asking - these are slightly used ones I'm considering (the paint is still fresh - less than 3 months use..) >Hope that helps (but I doubt it :-)), Didn't hurt - that's the important thing.. >Jim Bassett >1998 M3/4 >1993 325is #44 JP Best, Don
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Koni rears? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:19:50 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Koni rears? On Tue, June 14, 2005 11:59 am, Don Eilenberger said: > How old/miles were on them when they started to leak? Reason I'm > asking - these are slightly used ones I'm considering (the paint > is still fresh - less than 3 months use..) Hmm, I don't recall exactly. But the PO used them for ~24,000 miles IIRC and a lot of track time. And they've been on my car for almost 3 years and 36,000 miles (all street/daily-driving). >>Hope that helps (but I doubt it :-)), > > Didn't hurt - Not yet.... :-) Jim Bassett
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#7. OT: E36 318 Direction - from Mark Greer
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Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 18:33:32 -0400 (EDT) From: "Mark Greer" <mark.greer@excite.com> Subject: OT: E36 318 Direction Anybody know of a resource on [or have personal experience with] the mid 90's 318i ? My kids need a car & I figure I might already have the tools to keep it running.thanks--mark1997 M3/4 turned 162k miles today. _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!
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#8. Was Rebuilt engine - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 20:03:32 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Was Rebuilt engine Rob, Hello.. You could try Jeff Machos. He runs a shop out of his house. I have had him do some work on my IX, and he seems to do good work. His # is 908-715-5622. You could also try Rick Kiceniuk. He is a master BMW mechanic, and VERY good. He is out in Annandale. He is not cheap, but has done a number of things on both my e36, and my IX.. His # is 908-782-4335. They are both CCA members.. Rick used to race (very successfully) a 2002. Good luck. Mo -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 09:24:44 -0400 From: Robert Manger <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> Subject: Re: Was Rebuilt engine Hi all, The saga continues. I think we have located a stock rebuilt M52 engine for my friends 328 convert, but we now need a shop in the NY/NJ area to install it. The engine supplier recommended the Little Garage in Queens. Does anyone have any experience with them or perhaps another shop that can put an engine in the area? M3 content- does anyone have any experience with Cool Willy's pads that Turner sells? Thinking about using them as a track only pad instead of the pagid blues. Any and all help is much appreciated. Rob
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#9. Tire Question - from tetice@triad.rr.com
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Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 11:59:18 -0400 From: tetice@triad.rr.com Subject: Tire Question What is the largest tire size that anyone is running without major fender modifications (fender rolling is okay) and no spacers. Specifically I got the Kosei K1 racing wheels in a 17x8.5 and am interested in confirmation of larger size tires on this wheel. Please be specific on the brand of tire as well - mainly interested in track rubber. Thanks, Tom Tice '98 M3/4 '93 325iS with no shoes '98 328iC '02 325iT/5 '02 X5
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#10. Suspension swap + differential front mount bushing - from Alan Leung
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Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 13:21:04 -0500 From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> Subject: Suspension swap + differential front mount bushing <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>I’m laying out the details on replacing the shocks and springs on my 95 M3 that has 94k miles.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This is mostly a street car that sees a couple track events a year but that may change once I start swapping performance parts in.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I plan to have the rear trailing arm bushings replaced with either solid bushings or Powerflex at the same time.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I also noticed that the front differential mount bushing has a big crack in it and my mechanic reported he has seen the front mount bolt snapping off after the bushing starts to go.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I have a few questions:</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>1] Do I need to remove the differential to get to the front mount bushing?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Do I need some kind of puller to get it off?</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>2] Is it a good idea to go with solid aluminum mounts for the differential?</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>3] If it’s ‘yes’ to #1, is it a good time to replace the differential carrier bushings as well?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Can I just disconnect the drive shaft at the rear instead of completely removing it per Bentley?</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>4] What else should I be looking into replacing once I have most of the stuffs apart after I take the front and rear shocks and springs off?</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>5] Chester mentioned his rear swaybar brackets failed on the diff carrier.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Is there any reinforcement/maintenance I can do at the same time?</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>This board’s collective wisdom has saved me too many times to list. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Thanks in advance for all your inputs.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Alan</SPAN><BR><BR></P></DIV></div></html>
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Koni rears? - from mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 14:27:44 -0400 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Koni rears? I've had the Koni DA's externally adjustables rear shocks for about two years now. Really love the adjustability especially for autoxing. Jim, you mentioned yours have started to leak, how can you tell. On mine I see what looks like dark residue about halfway down the shock...is this shock oil leaking out? Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA #13 BSP -----Original Message----- From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 13:52:07 -0500 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Koni rears? Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2005 11:51:29 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Koni rears? On Tue, June 14, 2005 11:42 am, Don Eilenberger said: > Anyone have experience with 8241-1200's (TC Kline)? Well, I've had the same shock but not ext-adj on the M3 for a couple of years, replacing the worn out OE shocks. Set to ~1/2 turn from full-soft, paired with stock springs. Seems fine. However, the rears have started to leak, and since I'm not the original owner of these (Hi Jonathan! :-)), I'm replacing them with the ext-adj ones sourced from Ground Control. They'll get on the car eventually. Hope that helps (but I doubt it :-)), Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP ************************************************* 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 *************************************************