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#1. Re: Oil Temps (plus San Fran question) - from Admranger
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Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 19:05:58 -0700 From: "Admranger" <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Oil Temps (plus San Fran question) Gruppe, Being the snob that I am (ref: letters, July Roundel), I seek to run really high oil pressures to make everyone else feel inadequate... :-) Ok, my I-stock club race car has seen 290 deg F oil temps in some pretty searing ambient temp races, but fortunately Redline 15w-50 hasn't let me down! Since the new head gasket was replaced, temps have definitely dropped, but 270 deg F is not uncommon. The oil cooler route is definitely on my "to do" list. Neil's write-up is going into my save file (until my dell craptop crashes and burns again and their stellar customer service lets me down again -- <whine off>). I welcome any temp relief for my motor as a cooler running motor transfers less heat to the passenger compartment, etc. (not too cold of course!). Now, the San Fran thing: I'll be in downtown San Francisco from Sunday through Friday (training class) at the Marriott Courtyard. Looks like I can find plenty to do w/o too much work, but in case any locals had anything going on ... Unfortunately, I can't do driving stuff as my neck is still messed up. :-( Cheers, Kirk Lachman '95 M3 #21 I-stock
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#2. Re: [E36M3] speaking of oil - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:11:52 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] speaking of oil On Aug 18, 2005, at 1:30 PM, Patrick Goss - PA wrote: > Hey Bob, I've heard some using the 15-50, why aren't you using the > 0-40 > european car forumula? I realize it is harder to find. I may make > the > switch to the thicker 15-50 since I burn a lil, but am hesitant > with gas > prices being as they are. Saw $2.98 this morning and almost crapped > myself. Tell me about it. Diesel is $3.29/gallon a block up the street from my office. DIESEL!! - Mark, off to Thunderhill for the GGC school tomorrow ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#3. Driver's side window not sealing when closed - from jakeadavis@comcast.net
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 13:25:49 +0000 From: jakeadavis@comcast.net Subject: Driver's side window not sealing when closed Gerry, Check the microswitch in the latch striker on the body door frame (item 6 here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF93&mospid=47486&btnr=41_0939&hg=41&fg=40). Had the same problem. The switch is located 'behind' the tubular striker bar. The face of the switch wears away over time, or the Two ways to solve problem. 1) Replace the latch striker 2) Wrap a couple of zip ties around the tubular striker bar. Trim ends. May require periodic replacement (every year or so).
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#4. RE: Driver's side window not sealing when closed - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:06:46 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Driver's side window not sealing when closed Door switch was a common problem a couple years back on 95s as I recall. I quickly looked at realoem.com/bmw/ but could not locate it. KLBurgess -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:17:12 -0400 From: Gerry <gerry@parallel-mkt.com> Subject: Driver's side window not sealing when closed I checked the archives for similar problems but no... Today my driver's side window stopped advancing to seal the window when the door is shut. In the past couple of months, the window would seek to seal when I drove along. Any ideas to fix? Gerry
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#5. RE: Driver's side window not sealing when closed - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:30:06 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Driver's side window not sealing when closed Also see these http://www.bmw-m.net/Digest/Archive_2003_02_digest_2909-2970/digest2937. htm http://www.bmw-m.net/Digest/Archive_2003_10_digest_3398-3458/digest3404. htm#10 http://www.bmw-m.net/Digest/Archive_2003_10_digest_3398-3458/digest3405. htm#3 Kim L Burgess -----Original Message----- From: Burgess, Kim L Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 8:07 AM To: 'E36M3' Cc: 'gerry@parallel-mkt.com' Subject: RE: Driver's side window not sealing when closed Door switch was a common problem a couple years back on 95s as I recall. I quickly looked at realoem.com/bmw/ but could not locate it. KLBurgess -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:17:12 -0400 From: Gerry <gerry@parallel-mkt.com> Subject: Driver's side window not sealing when closed I checked the archives for similar problems but no... Today my driver's side window stopped advancing to seal the window when the door is shut. In the past couple of months, the window would seek to seal when I drove along. Any ideas to fix? Gerry
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Re: Oil Temps (plus San Fran question) - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 08:48:54 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Oil Temps (plus San Fran question) On Thu, August 18, 2005 7:10 pm, Admranger said: > I welcome any temp relief for my motor Move out of the desert? :-) > Now, the San Fran thing: I'll be in downtown San Francisco from Sunday > through Friday (training class) at the Marriott Courtyard. Dunno if there's anything specific going on, but my arm can be twisted to meet for a few beers :-) Jim Bassett - it's a Friday before a track weekend, you expected "content"?
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Driver's side window not sealing when closed - PROBLEM SOLVED - from Gerry Low
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 13:05:58 -0400 From: "Gerry Low" <gerry@parallel-mkt.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Driver's side window not sealing when closed - PROBLEM SOLVED Jake, Problem solved. I wrapped small 3 zip ties around the tubular striker bar and my window seeking problem is solved. Thanks. You have performed your random act of kindness for the day. Leave work early, go home and have a beer. Gerry Jake Davis said: Gerry, Check the microswitch in the latch striker on the body door frame (item 6 here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF93&mospid=47486&btnr=41_0939 &hg=41&fg=40). Had the same problem. The switch is located 'behind' the tubular striker bar. The face of the switch wears away over time, or the Two ways to solve problem. 1) Replace the latch striker 2) Wrap a couple of zip ties around the tubular striker bar. Trim ends. May require periodic replacement (every year or so). -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.10.12/77 - Release Date: 8/18/2005
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#8. FS: Euro M3 Engines - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 13:31:27 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: FS: Euro M3 Engines A friend of mine has the following engines and transmissions for sale, see below. I know nothing more about the engines, so for further details please email him directly. The seller is in the Chicago area. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD! on 8/19/05 11:20 AM, Alex at XYOBGYN@aol.com wrote: > For Sale: > Euro 3.0 and 3.2 engines and 6 speed transmissions. > > These can be transplanted into OBD1-I cars and pass emissions in almost any > state. OBD-II guidelines may preclude successful transplant if the testing > state uses the plug rather than sniff test. > > 286 and 321 normally aspirated horsepower with direct plug in and go > transplant. Euro six speed has 6th gear .83 which allows the use of higher > ratio differentials to improve pickup dramatically. > Alex
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#9. More door/switch questions - from Scott Spangenberg
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:40:51 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott Spangenberg <cpmustang2001@yahoo.com> Subject: More door/switch questions Recently, I noticed that my dome light was going on and off as I drove. I don't drive the car much at night, so I can't really be sure how long it has been doing this. I suspect that it is the switch in the door that indicates when the door is closed. Last night, the car wouldn't let me lock the doors with the remote ... it chirped at me like it does when a door isn't shut. I assumed this is because of the same issue I am having with the dome light. Is this the same switch that handles the auto-window-seal feature that Gerry was asking about? -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
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#10. Looking for Steering Rack Core - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 17:15:25 -0400 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Looking for Steering Rack Core I bought a rebuilt steering rack, and after letting it sit for two week find it is steel bodied. I will use it, because I essentially must at this point. I would prefer not to send the aluminum rack I have as a core. Does anyone have a steel bodied rack available for sale, in core status? Please email me directly if you do, with your price and location. Thanks! Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams
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#11. Track wheels/tires for sale - from Alexander Fadeev
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 16:47:17 -0500 From: "Alexander Fadeev" <afadeev@smu.edu> Subject: Track wheels/tires for sale - 4 SSR Integral-A2 wheels 17x8 ET40 with ~1/2 used 235/40-17 Toyo RA1 tires + center caps + spare lug nuts: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=799415542 3 - also of possible interested to this forum's members - spare front M3 springs: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=799415875 3 -- alex f