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#1. RE: [E36M3] Headlight Question - SilverStar Bulbs - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:23:54 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Headlight Question - SilverStar Bulbs Tom, Hello, I had to replace the fuse for the lights with a slightly higher AMP one, (15 - 20 I think?), but that was it.. I have had them on the car for a while with no issues.. Have fun! Mo -----Original Message----- From: Tom Reynolds [mailto:kjtar@earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 2:28 AM To: Mo Karamat Cc: e36m3@bmw-m.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headlight Question - SilverStar Bulbs Did you have to change out relays or anything to avoid possible overheating due to the increased output? Tom Reynolds Sand Springs, OK At 09:56 PM 07/08/2005 -0500, you wrote: > >Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 22:55:39 -0400 >From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> >Subject: Headlight Question - SilverStar Bulbs > > >It's a euro only bulb (bummer) but it can be ordered very >easily from Powerbulbs (whoopie!) in the UK. It is the >Osram SilverStar (not the POS they sell here..) It really >IS 50% brighter than a standard Osram bulb. > >Overall the HID still puts out more light, but the SilverStar >looks like a very useable lower cost alternative for people >who want more light but not the hassle/expense of an HID setup . > > >Guys, > > I ordered the Osram SilverStar bulbs for my IX a some time back. (from >Powerbulbs I think) While Don is correct that they are not equal to the >HID's they do definately put out more light than the standard H1 bulbs. (I >did the H1/H4 upgrade on that car before purchasing this bulb) I have been >very happy with them.. > >Mo > > > > >************************************************* >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 >************************************************* > > > > > >-- >Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. >Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 267.8.7 - Release Date: 06/29/2005 > > -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 267.8.7 - Release Date: 06/29/2005
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#2. Hawk HP+ or R4? - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 23:15:31 -0400 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Hawk HP+ or R4? Colin, Hello. I just put the HP+ (front) and the HPS (rear) on my e30, and have been VERY impressed with the stopping power.. One thing, the HP+ do dust like CRAZY! and squeal a lot. (even with a lot of Wurth anti-squeal) I do like the pads.. Mo -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:06:55 -0400 From: Colin_S_Whelan@raytheon.com Subject: [E36M3] Hawk HP+ or R4? Hi guys, I was wondering what would be a better dual purpose (minimal street (1-2K miles per year), autox and a few track days) pad, the Hawk HP+ or the R4? I drove the HP+ on a friend's Mustang and they were quite impressive even when cold. How's the dust? How's the cold bite on the R4? I currently run the R4S and like it, but it could use a bit more bite. Thanks, Colin '98 M3
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Hawk HP+ or R4? - from Jack - Elephant Motorsports
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Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 23:35:20 -0400 From: "Jack - Elephant Motorsports" <jack@elephantmotorsports.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Hawk HP+ or R4? Colin, The HP+ are an aggressive street and a somewhat useful dual duty pad. The R4's are a track pad albeit more of an intermediate level pad, I usually recommend them to people looking to try a set of track pads. You can drive them to and from the track and on the street if needs be but they dust and squeal like crazy, they are a track pad. I ran the R4's at my second track event several years ago and liked them quite a bit. I was rather lazy afterword and left them on the car...drove them for a whole year including winter (MI winter that is) and never once had any troubles with cold temp bite. After that year they were completely worn out, darn near to the backing plates and I only did the one track event on them. They are not made for normal street use. As any track pad will, they tend to wear much faster when not up to temp. They are pretty easy on rotors, even on the street but again, I do not recommend using them on the street. The HP+ tend to dust and squeal a lot as well but they can be pretty decent as a light duty track pad....at a track that is not too hard on brakes. I've had lots of customers like them quite a bit for some track duty but if you are running tracks that are hard on brakes they will either fade or wear quicker, you can pretty easily get outside of their temp range. Hope this helps. Jack Money #86 CM M3 Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com -----Original Message----- From: Colin_S_Whelan@raytheon.com [mailto:Colin_S_Whelan@raytheon.com] Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 9:17 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Hawk HP+ or R4? Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:06:55 -0400 From: Colin_S_Whelan@raytheon.com Subject: [E36M3] Hawk HP+ or R4? Hi guys, I was wondering what would be a better dual purpose (minimal street (1-2K miles per year), autox and a few track days) pad, the Hawk HP+ or the R4? I drove the HP+ on a friend's Mustang and they were quite impressive even when cold. How's the dust? How's the cold bite on the R4? I currently run the R4S and like it, but it could use a bit more bite. Thanks, Colin '98 M3 ************************************************* 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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#4. Used Parts Needed - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 20:51:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: Used Parts Needed I just picked up a 95 OBDI M3 and am looking for a few parts. If anyone has any of these parts available for sale, please email me privately: UUC Lightweight Flywheel w/ M5 clutch UUC aluminum underpanel (for front bumper) all aluminum radiator cold air intake UUC swaybarbarian (only need rear bar - have front) carbon fiber trunk lid 3.46 LSD rear diff shrick cams AA Turbo Kit Hunt Hodgetts Wholesale Auto Broker Atlanta, GA (404) 644-6020 cell (770) 913-3017 fax Note - I only have access to my email account once a day. If you need to reach me immediately, please call my cell phone at (404) 644-6020.
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Hawk HP+ or R4? - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:03:04 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hawk HP+ or R4? Mo wrote: >Hello. I just put the HP+ (front) and the HPS (rear) on my e30, and have >been VERY impressed with the stopping power.. One thing, the HP+ do dust >like CRAZY! and squeal a lot. (even with a lot of Wurth anti-squeal) I do >like the pads.. My secret to quiet HP+ pads is anti-squeal goop (the red variety) _and_ adding a shim. Dunno where else to get shims but there's a chain store here in the Detroit area (S&G Imports) that carries them (pre-cut for the shape of your pads). This combination is on my E30 and it is very quiet with only the rare peep from the front pads if the outside temp is just right. I'm about to install HP+ pads on the 98 M3 but I only have shims for the rear pads. I tried to purchase a generic shim and cut it myself since the front of the car has big brakes (non stock shaped pads) so the goop alone will have to do for now. The brake dust isn't problematic in my E30 probably because the wheels are a very open design (easy to clean) and I wash the car once a week. Cheers, Carlos. 1 E30 1 E36
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#6. [E36M3] Cam ends square? - from Chip Mitchell
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Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:09:25 -0400 From: Chip Mitchell <chipmitchell@gmail.com> Subject: [E36M3] Cam ends square? Yep. Maybe I just misunderstood - I always thought the top edge of the cam would have been parallel to the top edge of the head. Thanks. Chip On 7/11/05, Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> wrote: > So you were just saying that your cams locate correctly but the top edge of the > cam is not parallel with the top of the head, correct? I think this is in line > with what I've seen... > > Chester > > --- Chip Mitchell <chipmitchell@gmail.com> wrote: > > Interesting observation: I've always been under the impression that > > the ends of the cams are square. However, when the flywheel is locked > > at TDC and the blocks are on my cams, the top of my exhaust cam is > > tilted 10 or 12 degrees. Stock cams, and as far as I know they've > > never been out of the car (definately not in the last eight years). > > > > So, if you were one of those who likes to find TDC by placing a > > straightedge across the tops of the cam ends... > > > >
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#7.set of IFG 17x9 wheels - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:36:40 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: <For Sale> set of IFG 17x9 wheels Right now the wheels have 255/40 Victoracers on them, probably 1 day left in them. I can dismount them though if it'll make shipping cheaper or you can have the tires for free w/ the wheels. Probably good for a few autoxes (my guess). 17x9 IFGs - $800 + shipping from 48034 I can also bring them to Nelson Ledges with me next weekend if you'll be there. Carlos (racin' stoont at the school)
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#8. HATS - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 08:18:13 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: 'HATS' I am looking for a used set of front strut Bearing Plates or 'hats' from a 96+ E36 M3. Also the front strut tower reinforcement plates, same as above. Thanks! KLBurgess
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#9. Re: [E36M3] HATS - from Theodore Serbinski
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Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 13:01:01 -0400 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] HATS Oh bummer, I thought you had come up with an awesome E36M3 'wearable cotton' hat design and were about to take orders ;-) ted On 7/12/05, Burgess, Kim L <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> wrote: > > I am looking for a used set of front strut Bearing Plates or 'hats' from > a 96+ E36 M3. Also the front strut tower reinforcement plates, same as > above. >
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#10. Going on track ... tire and oil recommendations? - from Scott Spangenberg
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Date: Tue, 12 Jul 2005 10:12:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott Spangenberg <cpmustang2001@yahoo.com> Subject: Going on track ... tire and oil recommendations? I plan to attend a track school in a couple of weeks for the first time in my '95 M3 (first time for me in this car, but not my first time on track). I need to change my oil (first change since I bought the car in March) and I want to put some tires on the car. First the oil: I pretty much use Mobil-1 in everything. What grade do you all run in your street/track cars? I'm open to other recommendations too if people have had particularly good experiences with other oil brands. What about oil filters? OEM? Next, the tires: I will autocross and track the car and have 2 sets of wheels, so a dedicated autox/track tire is okay. Here are the options as I see them: Kumho Victoracer $145 Kumho V710 $180 Kumho V700 $154 Hoosier R3S04 $213 Avon Tech R $177 Yokohama A032R $164 (soft compound, closeout) Falken Azenis R615 $151 Two are eliminated right away because (correct me if I am wrong) the 245/45 V710 won't fit my 7.5" wheels very well, and the Hoosier is just too expensive. Does anybody have comparative feedback on the rest? The only remaining choice is whether I run BSP with the R tires or STU with the Falken. For me it's more important to enjoy driving the car, so I am leaning toward having a (likely) uncompetitive BSP car just because I like the feel of true R tires better. With that in mind, I have experience with the Victoracers and drove a car on Avons last weekend. The rest are unknown quantities for me. I like the sound of the V700, but have no feedback from people who have tried them. This weekend I plan to put on new Brembo front rotors with Hawk HP+ pads and flush with new ATE fluid. Any other wisdom? For those who remember my rant about the E36 M3 shifter, I have to admit that I am getting used to it :-) I still think it's far from optimal, but I am not "afraid" of it any more. We'll see if I still have a running car after the track day ;-) -Scott Spangenberg -95 Avus M3, Track and Summer car -98 Neon ACR, Autox and Winter car -88 Mustang, CP Autox car (2006, maybe!) -05 F150, Girlfriend's & parts go-getter __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com