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#1. Re: Refinishing wheels... - from Dat Quach (quachd)
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 09:44:16 -0700 From: "Dat Quach (quachd)" <quachd@cisco.com> Subject: Re: Refinishing wheels... Thanks to everyone that sent links...exactly what I needed! Dat '97 M3/2
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#2. RE: Cams... - from Patrick Kelly
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 12:51:27 -0400 From: "Patrick Kelly" <pkelly@agincourtcapital.com> Subject: RE: Cams... Well, I don't have the Schricks, just the Euro HFM/step-down adapter, ITG filter/heat shield and JC chip (package deal from Turner). Darn, moving from my stock cams, I could be seeing some real HP gains here. <BFG> I guess I'll need the 24# injectors and a new chip. Will you guys be offering swaps on the chips? I'm ready to do this ASAP... TIA Pat Kelly 95 M3 with aspirations (bad pun, sorry) pkelly@agincourtcapital.com > -------------------- 9 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 01:57:09 -0400 > From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> > Subject: RE: Cams, cams, cams > > We will have packages or individual parts for 95 3.0, 3.2 OBD II, and > 3.2 OBD I. Working to finalize it all, but the standard 24# injectors, > Euro mass air, and intake will be used so it should be a fairly painless > deal to grab that 20 extra Hp of you already have the Schricks... > > > > James Clay > http://www.bimmerworld.com <http://www.bimmerworld.com/> > http://www.bimmerworldracing.com <http://www.bimmerworldracing.com/> > Engineered BMW Performance > 540.639.9648
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#3. Re: Suspension questions - again.. - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 14:12:03 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Suspension questions - again.. At 12:37 PM 6/29/2005, Neil wrote: >on 6/28/05 1:37 PM, Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@verizon.net> wrote: > > > This is likely heresy here, but I'm considering using > > Monroe (gasp!) suspension on my convertible. > > > > I saw - on Roadfly of all places - mention that Monroe has > > just released E36/M3 specific struts and shocks. > >Don, I'm not trying to dis your car - and besides, I'm probably not telling >you anything you haven't already figured out! - but after driving the M3C >when it first came out I felt that it was the most disappointing BMW I'd >ever tried. The fairly stiff M3 suspension was at constant war with the >decidedly not stiff chassis, with the results you've observed. Good way to describe it - at war. It primarily makes itself known through the feedback to the driver, but also through various creak noises and rattles. I did know this going into the convertible - I'd driven coupes and the 'vert. Also owned a M-Coupe which was unbelievably solid feeling... but I'd like to lessen it to a level where it isn't irritating. If that doesn't work out - the 330Ci's are dropping in price enough for me to consider one, and with the 5-speed I wouldn't be giving up much performance. >If it were my car I'd be looking for E36 328 sport package springs and >shocks, or at this point in time aftermarket shocks calibrated for that >application plus somebody's take-off stock sport package springs. Backing >off on the shocks without also fitting softer springs is likely to make the >car bouncy, and you need softer springs and more travel anyway. Good thought.. sort of what I've done on motorcycle suspensions (which I play with a LOT and actually have had excellent results "tuning") I'm uncertain if the Monroe shocks have less damping than the stock shocks. I'm fairly certain they will have more than the 84k mile stock shocks (one of which *stopped* leaking oil - I suspect 'cause there is no more oil to leak). If you look at Monroes website - they explain how Sensatrac works, and it's interesting. In the "middle" range where they want less damping - there are passages in the rod that allow some fluid to bypass the damping valves. As soon as the rod (and shock) move out of that range - the passages are closed and all fluid must go through the damping valves. It allows for variable damping over the travel range of the shock. They also have a speed-dependent damping valve - they call it "Acceleration Sensitive Damping" - which isn't used on these shocks but IMHO would be a "good thing" (I have dual range adjustments on my bike shocks - for high-speed and low-speed compression damping. Also have rebound damping adjustment and spring preload..) All this is at: http://www.monroe.com/tech_support/tec_shockabsorbers.asp >Then, in order to restore some of the handling I'd consider aftermarket >swaybars, since these don't much affect ride. You'd also need to determine >whether the replacement shocks have the swaybar link mounting tab, since >non-M cars attach it to the control arm rather than the shock body. This is pretty much what I did with my sleeper Volvo 123GT wagon.. some HD swaybars made a world of difference in keeping the car level when cornering. >I don't see any reason to replace your strut hats. Unless damaged in an >accident they tend to be very long very long lasting. Check for cracked >rubber and for smooth turning with no checks in the bearing motion. Good news. David Kroth also has mentioned this. >I have no opinion on the Monroe shocks. I'm sure I will once I get them in :-) The good part about trying them is I can send them back and get my $$$ back if I don't like them. It is a good idea about using some 328i sport suspension components - if the Monroes don't do what I want. I'm sure I could swap what I have with someone for the 328i sport stuff. >Neil >Fort Wayne, IN Thanks, _______D_o_n__________S_p_r_i_n_g__L_a_k_e__H_t_s____________©1946________ Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ - http://www.njsbmwr.org/ '98 M3c/5, '03 525iT, '87 K75S
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#4. Radiator, which one???? - from Townsend, William
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 17:17:34 -0400 From: "Townsend, William" <wtownsen@enterasys.com> Subject: Radiator, which one???? So now my radiator is getting on with 82K miles and 20 track days. I am now trying to decide which one to go with. I would like more function than bling since the car is tracked and I have limited funds this season after the head gasket/vanos, suspension and tires!!! So the options I know of are: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ There is the oem at $139 including shipping. No extra cooling and another 60K-80K miles. There is the aluminum (PWR(40MM), zionsville, and fluidyne(38MM)) all which are north of $450 and no extra cooling. They actually have smaller cores than stock. They hold more coolant but with smaller core I don't know if they dissipate more heat. One viable aluminum option is the PWR(55MM) which will cool more effectively but the fitting is tough especially with a CAI. (also north of $450) Is there any data on the aluminum models that show they are more effective at cooling over stock? I know they hold more coolant and that is about it... There is also the M3 Euro radiator which is about $300 and has more cooling capacity. This is also the same radiator in the S54 M coupe. (p/n 17-11-2-227-281) No doubt it has the 60K-80K life span like the other plastic models.... I track the car in the north east and we hit temps in the mid 90's. I get about 15 track days in a season.... Any experience with the above options would be great. Esp if there is any information on the cooling effectiveness of the aluminum guys and/or the M3 euro radiator. --Bill 96 M3 red
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Radiator, which one???? - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 14:34:25 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Radiator, which one???? On Jun 29, 2005, at 2:27 PM, Townsend, William wrote: > There is also the M3 Euro radiator which is about $300 and has more > cooling capacity. This is also the same radiator in the S54 M coupe. > (p/n 17-11-2-227-281) No doubt it has the 60K-80K life span like the > other plastic models.... I'm running this in the E36 325is race car. I had oil and water temp problems in 100+ degree weather and now no longer have issues with this radiator. Hard to beat the price. I paid less than $300, BTW. - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Radiator, which one???? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 14:48:19 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Radiator, which one???? On Wed, June 29, 2005 2:27 pm, Townsend, William said: > So the options I know of are: > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > There is the oem at $139 including shipping. No extra cooling and > another 60K-80K miles. Based on the rate at which you put miles on the car, I would say this is the most cost effective option. It looks like you'll possibly get several years use out of this radiator. (I'm on my 3rd stock one in the M3, last one lasting ~100K miles, FWIW.) > There is also the M3 Euro radiator which is about $300 and has more > cooling capacity. This is also the same radiator in the S54 M coupe. > (p/n 17-11-2-227-281) No doubt it has the 60K-80K life span like the > other plastic models.... I've put this one in the race car and I've seen about a 5-degree or so reduction in water temp. I also bought mine for less than $300 two years ago, so it made more sense from a financial standpoint. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett
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#7. Sparco Street Seats? - from twisty M3
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 16:59:58 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Sparco Street Seats? I'm contemplating the move away from my heavy, not-that-comfortable and non-supportive leather vaders. I like most of the Sparco gear (suits, gloves, shoes, race seats, etc) I've had experience with, but haven't found any of their street seats for fit. Anyone have experience, good or bad, with their line? I'd go with race seats, but would still like access to my back seat and don't have a roll bar or cage. Thanks for any input, Jonathan L.
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#8. FS: various stuff - from Guillermo Molina
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Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2005 23:11:06 -0400 From: "Guillermo Molina" <drwillb@msn.com> Subject: FS: various stuff Trying to make some space in the garage. All prices are BO: e36 Parts, 1995 M3 coupe: M3 airbox. Full set of factory yellow lenses (front corners, sides, rear). Front and rear swaybars with bushings and links. Rear shocks- factory, brand new. Rear shocks- factory, taken off at 10K miles. Factory fuel injectors. Brand new NAL headlights w/o mounting frames (transfer your current ones). 2 factory cd trunk mounts Factory cd plush cover 3 “Motorsport” wheels, ok shape e30 M3: factory camshafts, 130k, good shape factory cam gears, 130k, good shape Factory taillights, excellent, 1988 style. Ansa muffler, no rust. Rear seatbelts. AC condenser. AC hose: firewall to dryer. Coolant reservoir: old and yellowed but not cracked. 1 set aluminum racing seat side mounts, fit Momo & Sparco. Bill Molina 88 M3 95 M3
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#9. 95 Vaders - from kim.burgess@att.net
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Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 04:16:19 +0000 From: kim.burgess@att.net Subject: 95 Vaders I recently picked up a 97 328IS and have located a set of Vaders from a 95M3. Can I make these work in a 97, how much work involved? Does the 'occupant' sensor wiring plug right in or do I need to adapt the plug? Can I swap seat belt tensioners from the 97 to the 95 Vaders? TIA KLBurgess
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#10. Re: Muffler choices - from dhogg
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Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 06:13:53 -0400 From: "dhogg" <dhogg@suscom.net> Subject: Re: Muffler choices I'll echo Ted's sentiments about the Active Autowerke exhaust. It's da' bomb! I'd absolutely buy it again if faced with the decision for the street car, and I've tried and listened to a few others as well. Despite its easy street manners, it's illegal in Stock class for BMW Club Racing because the pipes are a slightly larger diameter than stock. Go figure. Dave Hogg #20 IS