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#1. Toyo T1-Rs - from Admranger
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Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 18:21:16 -0700 From: "Admranger" <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: Toyo T1-Rs For those who are running the T1-R Toyos, you will want to run somewhat higher pressures (38 - 39 psi instead of say 36psi all around). This will help the tire perform better, in my experience. I discussed this with a senior Toyo tire engineer in the US and he stated that he had done the same thing after running with his set of T1-Rs for a while. Bottom line: higher pressures seem to be needed to make the T1-R perform at an optimum level. Hope this helps. Caveat: I get assistance from Toyo Tires in my racing effort. Cheers, Kirk Lachman '95 M3 #21 I-stock (looking forward to the September club race at Buttonwillow now that my neck is getting better)
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Steering Wheel Shake under high-speed brake... - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2005 22:29:15 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Steering Wheel Shake under high-speed brake... In a message dated 8/31/2005 1:00:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, snoltens@yahoo.com writes: I still have a steering wheel shake issue at speeds above 60 mph. - under 60 is ok... Any suggestions? May sound crazy, but retorque the lugs, if too tight this could happen. Torque spec is 76 ft-lbs. Good luck, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA #13 BSP
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#3. Re: [E36M3] H&R Race with Kosei K1s? - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 08:42:21 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] H&R Race with Kosei K1s? >Jay Hudson pointed out in private email that they are actually ET40, >which is distinctly possible. I don't have my car handy so I can't >check. I was going to say the same thing, mine are ET40 or ET41. If I were going into I-stock I'd go with the Turner (IS/HS) suspension. I'd only use H&R race springs if they were part of some spec suspension or needed to drive the car on the street for some reason. Carlos 98 M3 on Pro kits E30 325is on H&R race springs (Spec E30 suspension)
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#4. Water Pump - from John Hoffner
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Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 08:51:04 -0700 From: John Hoffner <jhoffner@gcfinc.com> Subject: Water Pump I am getting ready to replace the water pump, belt and thermostat in my 95 M3. The thermostat housing is the metal version. Any advice while I'm in there? Any cautions or tricks to this job? Thanks, John
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#5. RRT brake backing plate - from Robert Manger
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Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 10:21:00 -0400 From: Robert Manger <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> Subject: RRT brake backing plate I have a set of RRT backing plates, the aluminum ones, and it seems that one of the welds has cracked on the plates. I know i just need to get it rewelded, but have no idea on what type of place would offer this service. the weld is only an inch long. any help on who's door to knock on would be appreciated. Thanks, Rob ----------------------------------------- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This e-mail message and any attachments are only for the use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, distribution or other use of this e-mail message or attachments is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail message in error, please delete and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.
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#6. RE: [E36M3] H&R Race with Kosei K1s? - from Graeme Weston-Lewis
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Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 09:36:07 -0600 From: "Graeme Weston-Lewis" <gweston@lsil.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] H&R Race with Kosei K1s? I just had my 17x8.5 K-1's off the car last night and they are definitely ET40. Graeme -----Original Message----- From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com [mailto:Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com] Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 6:40 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] H&R Race with Kosei K1s? Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 08:42:21 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] H&R Race with Kosei K1s? >Jay Hudson pointed out in private email that they are actually ET40, >which is distinctly possible. I don't have my car handy so I can't >check. I was going to say the same thing, mine are ET40 or ET41. If I were going into I-stock I'd go with the Turner (IS/HS) suspension. I'd only use H&R race springs if they were part of some spec suspension or needed to drive the car on the street for some reason. Carlos 98 M3 on Pro kits E30 325is on H&R race springs (Spec E30 suspension) ************************************************* 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. 2002 330i sport / 5-spd FS - from Scott McClung
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Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 11:13:33 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: 2002 330i sport / 5-spd FS Very clean and well cared for 2002 330i with Sport Package, 5-speed. 38K miles. silver w/ gray interior Options: - heated seats, fold down rear seats, Xenon's, Harmon Kardon stereo w/ CD, sunroof, and sport package w/ 17" forged wheels additions: - clearbra front covering (no rock chips, this stuff works) - 35% window tint Very nice car. Brakes just replaced at dealer. All service up to date. Warantee in effect through Nov. 2006 or to 50K miles, whichever comes first. Located in San Jose, CA. Asking: $26,500 Scott 408-391-5381
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#8. Keep stock suspension's ride/handling quality - from david tow
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Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 11:19:53 -0700 From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com> Subject: Keep stock suspension's ride/handling quality I am aware that there was a discussion about suspension modification recently. I am not interested in making my car any stiffer than it is from the factory. So my question is more for better quality aftermarket vs. stock. I've always heard that a E36 M3's shocks last about 30 to 40k miles, so I am quite surprised to learn this piece of information from this following page about the life of its stock suspension: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e34/suspension/all_expected_life_of_bmw_shocks.html 130 to 180k miles! The ride quality would probably be so bad that it would shake one's fillings right off his teeth. My 1995 stock setup has now gone over 100k, and I am thinking seriously about replacing them before I have to spend too much money in a dentist's office. Again, I am not into racing my car on the track. I do care about the ride quality. I always think my car came out of the factory with a perfect ride/handling quality. So I would like to replace my old stock set with a new stock set. But I wonder if I could get something a bit better quality over the stock and yet retain all its OEM feel. I looked and searched without any success. All I've found have been sports upgrade modification info. Also, should I have my springs replaced along with the shocks? Could someone shed some light for me on this subject? If this subject has been discussed before, please help me individually. Thank you!
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#9. Re: [E36M3] 2002 330i sport / 5-spd FS - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 11:31:53 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 2002 330i sport / 5-spd FS ?? Wasn't this your replacement for the M5 and the car that you ended up with after deciding between the E36M3 or something else? Now you're selling it? --- Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> wrote: > Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 11:13:33 -0700 (PDT) > From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> > Subject: 2002 330i sport / 5-spd FS > > Very clean and well cared for 2002 330i with Sport Package, 5-speed. > 38K miles. > silver w/ gray interior > > Options: > - heated seats, fold down rear seats, Xenon's, Harmon Kardon stereo w/ CD, > sunroof, and sport package w/ 17" forged wheels > > additions: > - clearbra front covering (no rock chips, this stuff works) > - 35% window tint > > Very nice car. Brakes just replaced at dealer. All service up to date. > Warantee in effect through Nov. 2006 or to 50K miles, whichever comes first. > > Located in San Jose, CA. > > Asking: $26,500 > > Scott > 408-391-5381
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Keep stock suspension's ride/handling quality - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 11:33:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Keep stock suspension's ride/handling quality Koni shocks in the back and strut inserts in the front with stock springs should suit you just fine. Chester --- david tow <david_tow@hotmail.com> wrote: > I looked and searched without any success. All I've found > have been sports upgrade modification info. > > Also, should I have my springs replaced along with the shocks? > > Could someone shed some light for me on this subject? If this subject has > been discussed before, please help me individually.
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Keep stock suspension's ride/handling quality - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005 11:39:46 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Keep stock suspension's ride/handling quality On Thu, September 1, 2005 11:29 am, david tow said: > 130 to 180k miles! It's possible. I finally replaced the M3's suspension at about 100K miles, which included ~10,000 track miles. I was finally getting dizzy from all the wallowing :-) > But I wonder if I > could get something a bit better quality over the stock and yet retain all > its OEM feel. What I, and others, seem to be happy with is going with Koni SA shocks with the stock springs. I've got mine set at about 1/2 turn or so from full soft. I was lucky and got my set used (Hi Jonathan!), so didn't have to do the "cut-n-gut" on the front struts. I'm actually replacing the rear shocks this weekend (leaking) with SA external adjustable ones. Hope that helps, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP