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#1. Resource for Trailer Towing Rookie? - from Roy Kao
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Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 23:30:24 -0400 From: Roy Kao <royckao@gmail.com> Subject: Resource for Trailer Towing Rookie? Hey Digesters, As the wife has been convinced that having a Toyota Land Cruiser or its Lexus sibling (6,500 lbs towing capacity) would make our lives so much easier, I am finally able to consider getting an open trailer to tow my M3 to and from track events. Given that I've been around trailers and other members who tow but have not done so myself, any help you can provide and point me to a good online resource for a trailer virgin would be greatly appreciated. As well, any help on sources for things like strap down ties and other accessories would be great too. Lastly, any sources for finding used trailers, especially near northern NJ, would be helpful. I've checked out World Trailers and Trailex websites and while their new aluminum trailers are very nice, I'm trying to lower my initial investment by buying a previously loved trailer. Am looking for features like tire racks and possibly a locker and/or an electric winch. TIA for your replies and input. And please feel free to e-mail me directly if you're worried about WOB at royckao@gmail.com. _____________________ Roy - '99 M3 Estoril Blue
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#2. Re: [E36M3] RE: Oil sump baffle kits...was...Engine mounts - from chuckbrazeau@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:23:42 -0400 From: chuckbrazeau@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Oil sump baffle kits...was...Engine mounts How is my fabricating my own baffles for my own car and documenting it on my website ripping Turner off? At the time i did this to my car Turner's kit was priced at $300, and i had no desire to spend that much money for three pieces of aluminum and some factory E30M3 flow gates. There are PLENTY of aftermarket products out there that people choose to make themselves. I'm not telling anyone NOT to buy Turner's kit and I'm not selling this as a kit to anyone, just providing documentation to what i've done to my car... that's it. Sorry if you find it offensive that i choose to fabricate my own stuff. Chuck Brazeau 1995 BMW M3 - Violet on Black SCCA Solo2 - B-Street Prepared #95 http://www.brazeauracing.com/ -----Original Message----- Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 13:52:36 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Oil sump baffle kits...was...Engine mounts Chuck "based" this on the Turner baffle (read: copied it wholesale) and is thereby ripping off Turner, who needs to cover their R&D costs and make some money to stay in business? Nice. Support your sponsors.
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#3. Re: [E36M3] RE: Oil sump baffle kits...was...Engine mounts - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 22:26:22 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Oil sump baffle kits...was...Engine mounts On Jul 18, 2005, at 9:32 PM, chuckbrazeau@aol.com wrote: > How is my fabricating my own baffles for my own car and documenting > it on my website ripping Turner off? At the time i did this to my > car Turner's kit was priced at $300, and i had no desire to spend > that much money for three pieces of aluminum and some factory E30M3 > flow gates. There are PLENTY of aftermarket products out there > that people choose to make themselves. I'm not telling anyone NOT > to buy Turner's kit and I'm not selling this as a kit to anyone, > just providing documentation to what i've done to my car... that's > it. Sorry if you find it offensive that i choose to fabricate my > own stuff. I have NO problem with you fabricating your own kit. In fact, I think that would be damned cool. However, quoting from your site: "A custom oil pan baffle kit based on the Turner Motorsport kit was fabricated for only $100 in parts" And then: "With the original baffle removed, templates of the custom baffles are made from card stock using the photo of Turner's kit as reference. The card stock templates are easily trimmed for fitment and clearance." This bit is illustrated with pictures of your templates along with your parts which are IDENTICAL to Turner's. You didn't fabricate your own kit. You copied someone else's. And you were blatant about it, going so far as it post it on the web. Turner built this kit via trial-and-error, risking blown engines in the process. You copied his results using photos from the web. Not cool. - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Flare nut wrenches - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 08:28:04 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Flare nut wrenches >BTW with all these R&Rs that I'm planning, does anyone want to relocate to Detroit metro to hand me beers? Jim B? Neil? I'm planning on wrenching on my E36 this coming weekend, hey I'm in Detroit! :-) I just put on some StopTech brakes on my car and I had to do it w/o flare wrenches, I borrowed some Snap-On flared ones but the 11mm was missing from the set (lost, not really missing). I want to rebuild the rear calipers, paint them and add the Stoptech lines so perhaps we can do a brake line upgrade wrench session. Carlos.
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Resource for Trailer Towing Rookie? - from Jay W. Hudson
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Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 06:02:35 -0700 From: "Jay W. Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Resource for Trailer Towing Rookie? Best price I could find was Kaufman http://www.kaufmantrailersales.com/carhaul.htm I didn't buy from them because I was uncomfortable buying site unseen and having it shipped. I paid a little more but got a very nice Big Tex and I'm very happy with it. Here's a link for the T-hooks. These hook into the 4 holes in the chassis at the jack points. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId=43572&R=43572 Here's a link for the tie-downs. Your neighbors. http://www.mrproducts.com/ratchwheelstraps.htm First, I added an aluminum truck box to the front of mine. I bought an 18' trailer so I had room to do this. Then I built a tire rack out of square stock. If you want to contact me off line, I'll send you a pic. If you have questions or want to talk, call me at work, 541-776-2344, tue-sat, 9-5:30pt. Jay > Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 23:30:24 -0400 > From: Roy Kao <royckao@gmail.com> > Subject: Resource for Trailer Towing Rookie? > > Hey Digesters, > > As the wife has been convinced that having a Toyota Land Cruiser or > its Lexus sibling (6,500 lbs towing capacity) would make our lives so > much easier, I am finally able to consider getting an open trailer to > tow my M3 to and from track events. > > Given that I've been around trailers and other members who tow but > have not done so myself, any help you can provide and point me to a > good online resource for a trailer virgin would be greatly > appreciated. > > As well, any help on sources for things like strap down ties and other > accessories would be great too. > > Lastly, any sources for finding used trailers, especially near > northern NJ, would be helpful. I've checked out World Trailers and > Trailex websites and while their new aluminum trailers are very nice, > I'm trying to lower my initial investment by buying a previously loved > trailer. Am looking for features like tire racks and possibly a > locker and/or an electric winch. > > TIA for your replies and input. And please feel free to e-mail me > directly if you're worried about WOB at royckao@gmail.com. > _____________________ > Roy - '99 M3 Estoril Blue
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Engine mounts - from Mel Silva
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Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 08:52:51 -0500 (GMT-05:00) From: Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Engine mounts I can't find the online ETK anymore and my 'favorites' list is at home. So, here's my dos centavos. Does anyone know if the convertible motor mounts are the same part as the coupe's? Several marques use a stiffer mount in their 'verts to reduce cowl shake and strut tower flex. If the parts are different, it'd be a good bet that the 'vert mounts are stiffer. Mel -----Original Message----- From: jeremy.conners@comcast.net Sent: Jul 18, 2005 2:22 PM To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: [E36M3] Engine mounts Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2005 19:17:09 +0000 From: jeremy.conners@comcast.net Subject: Engine mounts Group, I'm going to be doing some fairly comprehensive R&Rs on my 97 soon. One part will include removing the oil sump to safety wire the oil-pump sprocket nut. At that time I would also like to replace / upgrade the engine mounts. Which brings me to my question(s): What is the group consensus on replacing these with the factory parts? Is there a polyurethane version available? I know of some solid mount solutions that are available; however, the car will still be primarily street driven and solid mounting is not a proper solution in that case (IMO). Also, any BTDTs? Thanks in advance, Jeremy Conners 97 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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#7. Re: [E36M3] new RSC36 exhaust... thoughts? - from twisty M3
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Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 09:14:25 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] new RSC36 exhaust... thoughts? I just had some experience with this exhaust last weekend, and will try to do a full write up later for anyone who may be interested. I've had a System*U on my car for quite some time and have really liked it. The only thing that's been a drawback, in my opinion, is that you can always hear it. Windows up, partial throttle, freeway cruising... you're always aware that it's on the car. It's a nice sound, but on long trips you just have to speak loudly to talk or avoid falling asleep because of the trance it puts you in. ;) The RSC36 is very interesting. At start up it's got a really nice rumble and at partial throttle around town or at just about any freeway cruising speed, you barely notice it's there. It's quite nice in that respect and UUC/Corsa did a really nice job of making it non-intrusive. In fact. with the windows up and your foot down, you can actually hear the intake, which you never really hear with the System*U. The exhaust sound is there, but it's not coming through the exhaust and into the cabin so much as it is actually coming out of the exhuast tips. Very nice. Roll the windows down and put your foot down, however, it's a whole other story. The RSC36 starts off sounding aggressive and then sounds like it's lost its temper. It gets bloody angry! haha! It's definitely got race-car sounds. As you rip through the gears and shift at high RPM, there's some nice crackly and popping between shifts. Like the System*U, it let's out some nice sounds at low RPM while coming off the throttle too. I'll get to spend some more time with it soon and will give some more feedback. Jonathan L.
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#8. Blatant Copying - from Jim
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Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 09:38:57 -0700 From: Jim <rx3sp@lanset.com> Subject: "Blatant Copying" "Hmm, what you would call "home grown" I would consider a blatant copy of Turner's hard work developing the kit. Don't get me wrong, I am all for the "DIY" approach, but this seems to step over the line of copying someone else's baffle kit." ROTFLMAO. I haven't laughed this hard in a long time. -- Jay Morris (Direct descendant of the kid who finally said "The Emperor has no clothes!")
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#9. OT post, electric impact wrenches? - from Mount, Mike
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Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 13:18:25 -0700 From: "Mount, Mike" <JMMn@pge.com> Subject: OT post, electric impact wrenches? Hey all, I need a 1/2 inch impact wrench to do some work on my race bike motor. Anyone ever use an electric model? Are they worth the cost? With my needs, I can't really justify an air compressor so the electric models might be worth looking into. It's either that, or hoist the motor into the back of my truck and a six pack of Pale Ale and head over to my pals shop.... FWIW, the clutch hub nut is on with 130 ft lbs of torque and the flywheel is about the same, so a 1/2 inch should do the trick. Ciao, Mike
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#10. Re: [E36M3] OT post, electric impact wrenches? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2005 13:24:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT post, electric impact wrenches? We use the Milwaukee cordless impact drivers at the track with good results. There should be a new version using Lithium Ion batteries that are even more powerful, lighter, charge faster, etc. Chester --- "Mount, Mike" <JMMn@pge.com> wrote: > Hey all, I need a 1/2 inch impact wrench to do some work on my > race bike motor. Anyone ever use an electric model? Are they worth the > cost? With my needs, I can't really justify an air compressor so the > electric models might be worth looking into. It's either that, or hoist > the motor into the back of my truck and a six pack of Pale Ale and head > over to my pals shop.... > FWIW, the clutch hub nut is on with 130 ft lbs of torque and the > flywheel is about the same, so a 1/2 inch should do the trick.