-------------------- 1 --------------------
#1. Climate control A/C operation question - from Steve Sharp
Top
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 11:18:22 -0700 From: "Steve Sharp" <steve.sharp@xilinx.com> Subject: Climate control A/C operation question Does anyone out there now how our climate controls work with respect to air conditioning and temperature setting? I'm specifically interested in how the unit controls the cabin temperature. In other words, if I set the temperature way low (like 60F) I seem to always get the coldest air the A/C unit can deliver. If I set it for 70F, though, does the unit mix hot air from the heater core to get the desired temperature or does it cycle the A/C compressor on and off (like a window air conditioner would)? Thanks, Steve
-------------------- 2 --------------------
#2. Re: [E36M3] Coilover Upgrade - Input Needed! - from Townsend, William
Top
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 14:31:49 -0400 From: "Townsend, William" <wtownsen@enterasys.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coilover Upgrade - Input Needed! Hey Alan, I just did the same to my 96 coupe this year. Did GC race/track SA coilover. I got 500 in# 6" front and 545 in# 6.5" rear. Ride height easy set at 13"F and 12"R. They gave me 6" for the front so I would not need spacers. Worked perfect. I almost think the 500 too soft. May goto 600 next year. Is very street able with the 500. Set comes fully assembled, a couple hours to swap the suspension. I would discuss with them what you want, they were a good source for me when I purchased. Think I talked to Jay. On the powerflex, their old centered front control arm bushing was junk. (ask me how I know) I have been running their RTAB for 2 yrs now and looks like the day I put it in. No squeaks and stiff enough for me. Some say the urethane is not a good choice and should do an e46 bushing with the turner or GC enforcers. I guess I will find out. If you are going to sway bars, GC makes nice front adjustable links too. I would check out their rear control arms. If built like the links, nice stuff. --Bill 96 M3 coupe
-------------------- 3 --------------------
#3. RE: [E36M3] Coilover Upgrade - Input Needed! - from Dave DeBuhr
Top
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 11:34:48 -0700 From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Coilover Upgrade - Input Needed! -----Original Message----- 1] I remember that there were some concerns about GC coilover rear spring length (7 inch?) and max ride height (11.5 inch?) that can be used before the rear springs bind. Does anyone know if that is still a problem? I run soft 450' 7" rears. No coil bind. 2] I’m looking for an aggressive track/street setup and remember from the list that 500#F/600#R seems to be a good combination. Any comments? Am I going to suffer from kidney fracture in the near future? 500/600 will be pretty firm on the street. I drove a 450f/525r setup and thought it was just about perfect for my taste. I went 375/450 because my wife drives the car. Pretty soft, but with the Eibach sways, still worked really nice at T hill. 4] Anyone knows what the GC articulating weight jack is for? It allows the spring to move in arc with the control arm. And it is MUCH easier to adjust ride-height than trying to get to the standard adjuster. 5] I already have the GC Race rear shock mounts on the car. I vaguely remember it can be mounted in two different positions but I can’t recall the details. Can someone fill me in? Will the Race mount work with the Z3 reinforcement plates? http://www.mpactmotorsports.com/albums/gcinst/GCINST001.sized.jpg I would talk to Dale at GC or Rob at Impact Motorsports before you make your final choice. They botyh helped me when I was choosing a setup and the results are excatly what I wanted. GOod luck! Dave DeBuhr 98 M3/4
-------------------- 4 --------------------
#4. RE: [E36M3] Climate control A/C operation question - from Patrick Goss - PA
Top
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 13:41:37 -0500 From: "Patrick Goss - PA" <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Climate control A/C operation question My experience is with the thermostatic set is it cycles the compressor on an off. Set it to 70 after the vehicle interior cooled off, then stand outside the car, you should hear it cycle on/off. Think it uses an in cabin ambient sensor located in the module to determine ambient temp. You can see it if you look closely thru the grid. Remove the dust-bunnies it attracts for slightly better performance. -----Original Message----- From: Steve Sharp [mailto:steve.sharp@xilinx.com] Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 2:19 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Climate control A/C operation question Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 11:18:22 -0700 From: "Steve Sharp" <steve.sharp@xilinx.com> Subject: Climate control A/C operation question Does anyone out there now how our climate controls work with respect to air conditioning and temperature setting? I'm specifically interested in how the unit controls the cabin temperature. In other words, if I set the temperature way low (like 60F) I seem to always get the coldest air the A/C unit can deliver. If I set it for 70F, though, does the unit mix hot air from the heater core to get the desired temperature or does it cycle the A/C compressor on and off (like a window air conditioner would)? Thanks, Steve ************************************************* 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 *************************************************
-------------------- 5 --------------------
#5. Re: [E36M3] Re: Compressor recommendations? - from Don Eilenberger
Top
Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 14:50:55 -0400 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@verizon.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Compressor recommendations? Hans sez: >From: "Hans Batra" <hansbatra@yahoo.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Compressor recommendations? > >I'm no expert, but the impact wrenches seem to be difficult to work with in >the nooks and crannies of an E36 suspension, etc - true? I have a used an >air-powered ratchet and they seem to be able to fit into the tight areas >just fine, for the most part. I'd have to do a "ditto" on this.. when I did the front suspension on my M3 - I used a cheapo Sears air-impact (identical to the one at Harbor Freight, right down to price, but with Sears guarantee if I didn't like it..) It fit fine on all the bolts I needed it for. An electric one simply wouldn't have fit on several of the bolts. Given druthers - both are good... and given my use of this - the $25 Sears (or Harbor Freight) - both made in Taiwan - will probably do the job until I win the lottery. I have been following the compressor discussion with interest 'cause my old beer-compressor (really!) is making a fairly awful knocking noise after 50 years.. so it may be time for a new one. FWIW - a lot of the Harbor Freight ones look identical to the Sears ones, just $200 less in price. Looks may not be everything, so YMMV and I didn't tell you to buy one. PS: The cheap set of open-end metrics I bought at HF worked fine for the flats on the sway-bar ball joint - they were thin enough (due to being cheap) that I didn't even have to grind one down. I went there looking for a set cheap enough I didn't mind grinding one down, and ended up not having to anyway. Don Eilenberger, AKA SquidBOOF, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 FOT2.A deilenberger@verizon.net NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator - BMW E39 Enthusiasts: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 "One should do the stuff that makes you smile" - Ulf Bertilsson Hence: 1998 M3 convertible, 2003 5-touring, 1987 K75S
-------------------- 6 --------------------
#6. Re:Compressor Recommendations? - from Shane Kleinpeter
Top
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 12:14:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: Re:Compressor Recommendations? Marco writes: "Buy a battery operated impact wrench 18v from Snap on or Milwaukee (sp?). I have not found a nut/bolt on an E36 that it hasn't broken free. Plus you can use it at the track. The only down side is that it's a bit larger than my air gun so sometimes it's hard to position it. I've used it to spin off crank nuts (surprisingly)" I have the Milwaukee and will second Marco's opinion. I also have a 25 gallon sears (red) unit that I use quite a bit. My main reason for writing is to ask Marco about the crank nut thing since I couldn't get one off my dead Stickley motor yesterday after hitting it repeatedly with the air gun (600 lb-ft in reverse) and now I'm wondering if I should have tried the Milwaukee instead. That thing isn't left hand threaded is it? Bentley made no mention of it but it wouldn't be the first time I got caught out by that. The engine is out of the car which might be why I can't get it loose. I can't figure out how to hold the crank still while I pull this off, Bentley says to use...wait for it...the special tool. Yeah. Shane '96 M3 '94 325i #76 ITS<--currently playing the role of paper weight __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
-------------------- 7 --------------------
#7. RE: Diff cooling - from Admranger
Top
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 12:21:10 -0700 From: "Admranger" <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: RE: Diff cooling My experience with the Rogue Diff cover on my '95 M3 sitting pretty low (Gruppe G springs...) has been extremely positive. My X-brace takes the brunt of the abuse when I run out of talent (a frequent occurrence). I have no scrapes on the diff cover but plenty on the X-brace. Here's the best part: the Rogue Diff cover really works! I have a temp gauge plumbed into the diff. The temp difference between stock cover and Rogue cover are roughly 75 deg F. That's a big difference (wish I could get 75 deg F oil temp drop as easily!). Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock (waiting for driver's neck to heal...)
-------------------- 8 --------------------
#8. Re: [E36M3] Re:Compressor Recommendations? - from Chester Wong
Top
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 12:23:54 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re:Compressor Recommendations? Hmm...can't you use the flywheel lock tool to hold the crank from the other side? Not sure about the left hand thread, but if the fan clutch is reverse threaded to prevent it from spinning off, maybe the crank nut would be as well? Chester --- Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> wrote: > That thing isn't left hand threaded is it? Bentley > made no mention of it but it wouldn't be the first > time I got caught out by that. The engine is out of > the car which might be why I can't get it loose. I > can't figure out how to hold the crank still while I > pull this off, Bentley says to use...wait for it...the > special tool. Yeah.
-------------------- 9 --------------------
#9. Re: Coilover Upgrade - Input Needed! - from Alan Leung
Top
Date: Mon, 08 Aug 2005 14:34:58 -0500 From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Coilover Upgrade - Input Needed! >>Rogue adjustable rear lower control arm >Why not use the GC adjustable LCAs? I do. I originally was thinking about getting the GC adjustable LCAs but I was informed that the Rogue unit is actually more durable. Also I've been contemplating about setting up my car within Prepared rules. Not that I'm going to dive into it right away. But in case it happens in the future I don't want to rip everything apart and start over. I believe the spherical ends on the GC adjustable LCAs are illegal in Prepared? Anyone who can shed some light onto this? > >> 3] Do I need to remove the rear subframe to swap the rear lower control >> arms? Any pointers here will be much appreciated. Things look real tight >> in that department. >No, but you'll have to move the diff back about an inch to get the inner >bolts out. You mean by loosening the 3 diff mount bolts or the 4 subframe mounts? >Talk to Dale or Jay at GC. They can give you good advice. They're pretty >busy, so sometimes it's hard to get them on the line. Or, one of their >dealers (MPact Motorsports, TC Design, Bimmerworld, et al). I will. Just that I've been trying to get a hold on someone at GC for a few days now. Alan
-------------------- 10 --------------------
#10. Re: [E36M3] RE: Diff cooling - from Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering
Top
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 15:39:08 -0400 From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <ben@rogueengineering.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Diff cooling FWIW, our Rogue Engineering Finned Differential cover hangs 2.25" lower than the stock cover. It's worked very well for all users, including PTG in their E46 racecars, who have their suspensions REALLY low. Best Regards, Ben Liaw Rogue Engineering . 201-444-8150 http://www.rebmw.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Admranger" <admranger@earthlink.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 3:28 PM Subject: [E36M3] RE: Diff cooling > Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 12:21:10 -0700 > From: "Admranger" <admranger@earthlink.net> > Subject: RE: Diff cooling > > My experience with the Rogue Diff cover on my '95 M3 sitting pretty low > (Gruppe G springs...) has been extremely positive. My X-brace takes the > brunt of the abuse when I run out of talent (a frequent occurrence). I > have > no scrapes on the diff cover but plenty on the X-brace. > > Here's the best part: the Rogue Diff cover really works! I have a temp > gauge plumbed into the diff. The temp difference between stock cover and > Rogue cover are roughly 75 deg F. That's a big difference (wish I could > get > 75 deg F oil temp drop as easily!). > > Cheers, > > Kirk Lachman > Sin City Chapter > '95 M3 #21 I-stock (waiting for driver's neck to heal...) > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* >