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#1. Re: [E36M3] Is this fuel starvation? - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 10:59:27 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Is this fuel starvation? >The last few times I've been autox'ing, I have noticed a pronounced "cut-out" going around mid to high speed lefthand turns. I thought the pickup problem was on right handers (???). -Carlos.
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#2. Re: [E36M3] ABS Problem - from Boen168@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:35:46 EDT From: Boen168@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] ABS Problem I have the exact same problem with my 220K miles '95 (10/95 built date) some 2 years ago. Replaced all ABS sensors...problem not solved. BMW computer says its the control module...bought a new one at over $800 (after discount)...problem still not solved. Last...its the ABS pump, replaced that and problem solved! Not sure about compatibility with swapping out ABS parts from an OBD 2 '96. I know for a fact though that the ABS pump is different from the '95. Regards, David '88 M3 show car '88 M3 track/autoX/ alternate daily driver ''95 M3 Dinan 221K still a strong runner '90 325i daily warrior In a message dated 8/9/2005 7:49:18 AM Pacific Standard Time, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2005 20:14:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: ABS problem I have a 1995 M3 with a 9/95 build date. The ABS light is on. I have an OBD II scanner, round BMW code reader, and SRS reset tool but none of these seem to be able to diagnose my ABS light. Is there a way to read the ABS code without going to a BMW dealer? Part 2: Assuming the problem is one of the ABS parts such as the ABS pump or control module; I am parting out a 7/96 build date M3. Can I simply swap ABS parts from one M3 to another without any compatibilty problems? Thanks, Hunt 95 M3 Silver (soon to be turbocharged) 95 M3 Black (AA supercharged) 96 M3 Parting out 97 M3 Auto Sedan (for Atlanta commutes) (yes, I collect E36 M3's; the best car ever made)
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Is this fuel starvation? - from twisty M3
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Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 08:35:59 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Is this fuel starvation? ----Original Message Follows---- From: mdriver13@aol.com << The last few times I've been autox'ing, I have noticed a pronounced "cut-out" going around mid to high speed lefthand turns. >> You can get fuel starvation with up to a 1/2 tank of fuel, but I've only experienced it on long, sweeping or high-G righ handers. Never on left handers, nor in autox. It seems to require fairly sustained loads. I'd suspect something else in this instance. Even if you haven't got a CE light, you might check to see if you've had any misfires (??). Jonathan L.
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#4. WTB - Driver side front amber turn signal - from Dmitri Zorine
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Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:42:19 -0400 From: "Dmitri Zorine" <dzm3@technologyoasis.com> Subject: WTB - Driver side front amber turn signal Hello all. Just discovered that there is a big hole in my front driver side turn signal. If anyone who upgraded to clears and wants to clear up some space, please, contact me off the list. Thanks Dmitri
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#5. RE: [E36M3] JTD Brake Cooling Kit - from twisty M3
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Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 08:46:49 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] JTD Brake Cooling Kit I've never seen any good pics, but this is from the JTD site: http://store.yahoo.com/jtdesigns/e3brakcoolki.html The kit is all black, so it's not exactly as pictured. As you can see, there's not all that much to the installation. Remove the underpanel, drill a few holes for the mounting of the inlets, drill a 3" hole and associated mounting holes for exit and connect the aerospace tubing. Done! ;) Jonathan L. ----Original Message Follows---- From: Rich Dorffer << What exactly does this kit look like, any pics anywhere? I couldn't find any on-line. >>
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#6. Re: [E36M3] JTD Brake Cooling Kit - from Townsend, William
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Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:48:54 -0400 From: "Townsend, William" <wtownsen@enterasys.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] JTD Brake Cooling Kit I did this kit too Jonathan about a year ago. Very nice detail to workmanship. I too did not want the rack stop stuff, fixing the hoses all the time etc. It works very well. You will notice if you cook the brakes they come back much quicker. I notice my front wheels do not collect brake dust at the track anymore. You will also find out the inner pad will wear about 1 mm less than the outside pad by the mid-life of a set. That side of the rotor gets quite a bit of air flow. I also run the spec-vr and they hold up great at the track. Nice pads! Have fun! --Bill 96 M3 coupe
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#7. Re: Coilover Upgrade - from Alan Leung
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Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 11:08:07 -0500 From: "Alan Leung" <alanleung100@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Coilover Upgrade I'm afraid I have to agree that it's quite annoying I can't get people to call back when I'm about to part with 2G. On the other hand, James at BW has been very helpful and patient with me. I didn't intend to start a CR rule debate ;-> . Guess the only way to tell is when the 06 rulebook comes out. Is changing the bushing bracket (eg Treehouse front control arm bushing/bracket) legal in Prepared? Alan > > >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. > >Good luck with that, I think this should tell you something if you are >trying to get answers to >items they are selling in order to make a major purchase. I gave up trying >to get them to return >my phone calls, etc., and went with TCK DA suspension instead. >
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Coilover Upgrade - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 12:42:59 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Coilover Upgrade >I'm afraid I have to agree that it's quite annoying I can't get people to >call back when I'm about to part with 2G. On the other hand, James at BW >has been very helpful and patient with me. If I were to buy new GC stuff I'd go through James. I have to send in my rear ADs to GC as both are clunking like there's no tomorrow. >I didn't intend to start a CR rule debate ;-> . I enjoy rules talk even if this isn't the place for it <g>. >Guess the only way to tell >is when the 06 rulebook comes out. Yep. >Is changing the bushing bracket (eg Treehouse front control arm >bushing/bracket) legal in Prepared? The bracket itself would not be but the bushing material is. Unfortunately there are some great performance parts out there that just are not prepared class legal. Like these eyeball arms (which I believe Jon designed so you can stuff M50/S50s into E30s and these brackets clear the exhaust), underdrive pulleys, headlight intakes, speherical bearings for every suspension mount, the RRT control arms and tie rod ends, etc. If I were to build an E36 and didn't want to worry about rules then I'd go for Mod-lite. Sure you're not going to be the fastest guy out there since you won't have the (~350-450hp) motor the top dogs have but an E36 with a killer suspension setup and the right (read cheap) go-fast goodies along with an excellent driver can hang pretty high up in the field. That's my opinion of course from years of observation. :-) -Carlos. 98 M3 DE/autox car E30 325is future Spec E30 car (starting cheap)
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#9. Re: [E36M3] ABS problem - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:45:20 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ABS problem On Mon, August 8, 2005 8:18 pm, Hunt Hodgetts said: > Is there a way to > read the ABS code without going to a BMW dealer? <broken record> Go to a qualified independent BMW repair shop. </broken record> :-) Seriously, a good independent shop should have the appropriate scanners/readers for any system on the car. This was how I located the issue with the ABS & ASC lights being on on the M3. Cost of reading the codes: $0 (YCMV :-)) My 2 cents, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Re: Coilover Upgrade - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 10:22:40 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Coilover Upgrade On Tue, August 9, 2005 9:48 am, Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com said: > If I were to buy new GC stuff I'd go through James. Or any of the other distributors of GC components. It seems that dealing direct with GC as a consumer is not easy or productive, but my experience by dealing with a local dist, TC Design, was. > I enjoy rules talk even if this isn't the place for it <g>. Sign up for the CR email list, then. You'll get more than you ever cared for for :-) >>Guess the only way to tell >>is when the 06 rulebook comes out. > > Yep. Which should be fairly close, if not identical, to the 2005 rule book. IIRC from Nanci Maloney's email as new CR Chairperson, there will be no rule changes for 2006. >>Is changing the bushing bracket (eg Treehouse front control arm >>bushing/bracket) legal in Prepared? > > The bracket itself would not be but the bushing material is. Correct. And actually, IMNSHO, the CR Rules are fairly simple and easy to follow. They outline what you CAN do at a particualr preparation level (Stock, Prepared, Modified); if it's not listed, you CAN'T do it. My 2 cents, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP