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#1. Re: [E36M3] Help, track tire wear problems..... - from Walter J
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Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2005 12:43:07 -0400 From: Walter J <m3gtr@adelphia.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Help, track tire wear problems..... Hey Bill, I run -3.2 up front, -2 out back and zero toe all around with Koni SA/ H&R race springs and Eibach sways. I get about 11 days out of a set of RA-1s because: A) LRP is HARD on left side tires B) WGI is HARD on left side tires C)SPI is HARD on left front tires D)My car is too heavy. That said... my wear is pretty even at those settings, favoring outside wear slightly. Toe out is the real killer of inside tread... especially as camber increases with steering input. Try zero or even a slight toe in (1/32 or so). Max out your castor if you have adjustibility. Oh, and I also found the RA-1 likes lower pressures... 38 hot is a pretty good target. 40+ goes all greasy on me. -- Walter
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#2. Eibach Prokit spring rates? - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 13:16:59 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Eibach Prokit spring rates? Anyone know the front and rear spring rates for the Eibach Prokit springs for the E36 M3? Carlos. 98 M3
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#3. Re: WTB RR lower control arm; need - from Shane Kleinpeter
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Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 10:14:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: WTB RR lower control arm; need If you are talking about a street car, the stock ones are fine. If this is for a track car, Bimmerworld carries a Motorsports part that holds up very well to track use. Shane K. ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Eibach Prokit spring rates? - from Hans Batra
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Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 13:33:04 -0400 From: "Hans Batra" <hansbatra@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Eibach Prokit spring rates? Carlos, For the springs with the PN 2059.140: Front: 132lb/in Rear: 428lb/in regards, Hans ----- Original Message ----- From: <Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 1:19 PM Subject: [E36M3] Eibach Prokit spring rates? > Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 13:16:59 -0400 > From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com > Subject: Eibach Prokit spring rates? > > Anyone know the front and rear spring rates for the Eibach Prokit springs > for the E36 M3? > > Carlos. > 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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#5. Re: [E36M3] Re: Cleaning the MAF - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 11:43:41 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Cleaning the MAF On Wed, August 3, 2005 7:49 am, Neil Maller said: > splashing around in a bucket of the stuff isn't my idea of fun, I use > Palmolive in warm water. And my filter has remained soft, smooth and > youthful, just like the ads claim! ;-) LOL! > ITG does say not to leave the filter soaking in water as that will soften > the glue that holds it together. After about 5 years of periodic washing of the M3's filter, the circular disc at the end started coming unglued, so I recently bought a new from Eurosport. Just an FYI. Jim Bassett
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#6. RE: [SPAM] Re: [E36M3] Eibach Prokit spring rates? - from Jack - Elephant Motorsports
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Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 15:53:33 -0400 From: "Jack - Elephant Motorsports" <jack@elephantmotorsports.com> Subject: RE: [SPAM] Re: [E36M3] Eibach Prokit spring rates? Whoa, that's light. What are the stock rates? Makes me think that my 750 fronts maybe aren't too soft. Nah, still need another 100lbs. Jack Money #86 CM M3 Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com -----Original Message----- From: Hans Batra [mailto:hansbatra@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 1:39 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [SPAM] Re: [E36M3] Eibach Prokit spring rates? Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 13:33:04 -0400 From: "Hans Batra" <hansbatra@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Eibach Prokit spring rates? Carlos, For the springs with the PN 2059.140: Front: 132lb/in Rear: 428lb/in regards, Hans ----- Original Message ----- From: <Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 1:19 PM Subject: [E36M3] Eibach Prokit spring rates? > Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 13:16:59 -0400 > From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com > Subject: Eibach Prokit spring rates? > > Anyone know the front and rear spring rates for the Eibach Prokit springs > for the E36 M3? > > Carlos. > 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 > ************************************************* > > ************************************************* 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: RE: UPDATE - RE: [E36M3] WTB RR lower control arm; need advice; cry for help and advice - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 17:12:51 -0400 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: RE: UPDATE - RE: [E36M3] WTB RR lower control arm; need advice; cry for help and advice Part's 2 and 3 are both ball joints on the 96-99 M3's. That's a sturdy part as Chester said, but they can wear out. They can start "clunking" some if they are worn. However, on the 95 M3's, one of them (the lower I think) is a rubber bushing. Same with the non M E36 cars. For those cars, replacing that with the ball joint is the best thing for most people. I have replaced all 4 of mine. Chris 97 M3/4 >> Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 08:44:53 -0700 (PDT) > From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> > Subject: RE: UPDATE - RE: [E36M3] WTB RR lower control arm; need advice; cry for help and advice > > Well, #2 and #3 are the same part number. Why did I replace it? Well, a) I > destroyed it while extracting the seized eccentric bolt and b) they wear ever > so slightly and that was at 110K miles! The typical life span of some of those > aftermarket parts is sometimes 5k miles or less... > > Chester > > --- Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> wrote: > > Yes, # 3 actually, and if they don't wear, why or what did you replace > > that you called a ball joint? It would be nice if you could just > > replace the boot....
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#8. Re: RE: UPDATE - RE: [E36M3] WTB RR lower control arm; need advice; cry for help and advice - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 17:53:09 -0400 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: RE: UPDATE - RE: [E36M3] WTB RR lower control arm; need advice; cry for help and advice Patrick, I have replaced both upper and lower rear ball joints in my 97. The parts are fairly cheap. It was very easy once I had the correct tool. I used the BMW136-311 tool from: http://www.technictool.com/bmwtools.htm With that tool, it was easy. I took the brake rotor off to give easy access. The tool will also install the new ball joint. Chris 97 M3/4 > Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 11:17:32 -0500 > From: "Patrick Goss - PA" <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> > Subject: RE: UPDATE - RE: [E36M3] WTB RR lower control arm; need advice; cry for help and advice > > That said, has anyone removed the below mentioned ball joint from > knuckle while in car. How about replacement? > > Please say yes, and better yet offer some tips/secrets!
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#9. FOR SALE- Schroth Rallye 4 Harness, red, never installed, pair - from Steve Grigory
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Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 17:40:37 -0700 From: Steve Grigory <sgrigory@pacbell.net> Subject: FOR SALE- Schroth Rallye 4 Harness, red, never installed, pair I have a set, driver and passenger, of red (with black lettering) Schroth Rallye 4 Quick Fit Harnesses. I bought them and never installed them and I no longer own my M3. These are great for either track events or autocrossing since they hold you firmly in place and do not require you to screw up the interior of your car. I also purchased the 2" grips, which make it easier to adjust the belts when you strap yourself in, and the E36 seat bolt adapters. I am asking $375 for everything. It's all in the original boxes and packaging with the instructions. I'm located in the Bay Area (San Jose). Email or call: 650-804-0057 (mobile) sgrigory@gmail.com Steve
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#10. RE: [E36M3] R outer joint removal (was WTB RR lower control arm; need advice; cry for help and advice) - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 21:11:21 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] R outer joint removal (was WTB RR lower control arm; need advice; cry for help and advice) This can be done on the car easily. We found one loose on a 24 hour car and replaced it in about 30 minutes at the track in time to start the race on time. We make this tool but it is nothing special: http://www.nexternal.com/bimmerworl/?Product=580 You can use a hammer or puller as time allows and it should be smooth. Be careful not to tear the boot on reinstallation. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com <http://www.bimmerworld.com/> http://www.bimmerworldracing.com <http://www.bimmerworldracing.com/> Engineered BMW Performance 540.639.9648