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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re: E46 M3 brakes on an E36 M3? - from Ben Liaw
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Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 08:41:51 -0400 From: Ben Liaw <ben@rogueengineering.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: E46 M3 brakes on an E36 M3? <html> <P>Had I been able to get to the computer to see this thread from days ago, I could have jumped in and said BTDT.</P> <P>The E46 M3 stock brake disc/caliper will not work on and E36 M3 knuckle assembly. It misses by just THAT much (pinch fingers together here).</P> <P>If the rotor were slightly smaller (320mm perhaps, vs. it current 325mm), the caliper would clear. Then again, you'd lose the advantage of the larger rotor then.</P> <P>Back to the shop for more work!<BR> <BR> Regards, <BR> Ben Liaw <BR> Rogue Engineering <BR> 201.444.8150 • www.rebmw.com <BR> <BR> <B>On Fri Sep 23 21:14 , Raza Uddin <RAZA.UDDIN@GMAIL.COM>sent:<BR> <BR> </P></B> <BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #f5f5f5 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 18:08:14 -0700<BR> From: Raza Uddin <<A href="javascript:top.opencompose('raza.uddin@gmail.com','','','')">raza.uddin@gmail.com</A>><BR> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: E46 M3 brakes on an E36 M3?<BR> <BR> As far as I know, the E46 brakes are not a direct bolt-on to our existing<BR> hub assembly and would require fabbing up some brackets. Besides the time<BR> spent measuring, testing/fitting, and the actual fabrication itself, I'd<BR> much rather go with a StopTech/Brembo/AP kit.<BR> Drive Safely,<BR> Raza<BR> <BR> On 9/23/05, david kroth <<A href="javascript:top.opencompose('david_kroth@yahoo.com','','','')">david_kroth@yahoo.com</A>> wrote:<BR> <FONT color=red>></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 16:02:02 -0700 (PDT)</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> From: david kroth <<A href="javascript:top.opencompose('david_kroth@yahoo.com','','','')">david_kroth@yahoo.com</A>></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> Subject: Re: E46 M3 brakes on an E36 M3?</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> > Note that it's</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> > hardly a "big brake" upgrade. The rotors are only</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> > 13mm larger diameterm</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> > same thickness.</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> Depending on what you're paying for the E46 take-offs</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> you might want to consider this kit from Tuner:</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> <A href="parse.pl?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.turnermotorsport.com%2Fhtml%2Fdetail.asp%3FPRODUCT_ID%3DE46M3CSLBRAKEF" target=_blank><FONT color=red>http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp\?PRODUCT_ID=E46M3CSLBRAKEF</FONT></A></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> Factory parts, brand new, 17mm larger than standard</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> E46 M3 rotors and a full 30mm more than the E36 M3.</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> I have NFI if this would even come close to fitting</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> on an E36. But there it is...</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> David Kroth</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> <A href="javascript:top.opencompose('david_kroth@yahoo.com','','','')">david_kroth@yahoo.com</A></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>></FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> __________________________________</FONT><BR> <FONT color=red>> Yahoo! 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#2. Head Gasket? - from Martin Bullen
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Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 09:45:25 -0400 From: Martin Bullen <vze322dw@verizon.net> Subject: Head Gasket? After my last track session at VIR on Wednesday I noticed that the car had sprayed a small amount of coolant, either out the header tank cap or the top seam of the tank. Since then, the coolant level has remained high, up to the bottom of the filler neck even after 24 hours with the cap off (prior to the event it was at the "min" line when cold). As background, the car had a cooling system overhaul at the start of this year: flush, new aluminium radiator, water pump, t-stat and aluminium housing, fan switch. Also deleted the engine fan and added underdrive pulleys. The car also has an oil cooler. The oil level is consistent, with no signs of contamination. Temperature readings are "normal", whatever that means with the stock gauge, and the car runs smoothly. I'm thinking that combustion gases leaking into the cooling system are the likely cause, although I suppose it could just be the header tank cap leaking, but either way I'm puzzled why the coolant level wouldn't drop when left to cool down. I'm assuming that I should replace the cap, and have the coolant tested for combustion gases. Any other thoughts? Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8
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#3. Headlights that work - from Matthew Teel
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Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 08:41:44 -0800 From: "Matthew Teel" <mteel@beluga.com> Subject: Headlights that work Last night I had to go pick up one of me kids from an activity. It was very dark and stormy outside with plenty of wind and rain and pitch black. My old sandblasted headlights and driving lights were not up to the task, so I guess I need to seriously think about replacing them. I've managed to avoid the whole clear corner lights, euro ellipsoid craze, but now I must rethink that as the old lights are not only ineffective, but a downright eyesore. What are opinions as to value vs. performance vs. looking attractive? I am also concerned about glass lenses that break. We tend to get rocked pretty good in the spring up here (Alaska). I typically replace at least one driving light per year. I will definitely try those 3M film type protectors, but do they really work? Matthew 98 M3/4
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#4. UUC TME red's torque specs? - from Vern Anderson
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Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 11:35:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Vern Anderson <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> Subject: UUC TME red's torque specs? Anyone know the UUC TME torque specs for the red's? They arrived yesterday but upon opening them up this morning, there are no instructions, nothing. My other set of red's disintegrated in about 4 months, perhaps I had too much torque, and I don't want to make that mistake again. Thanks! Vern
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Headlights that work - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 16:01:39 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headlights that work Matt at Umnitza.com has quite a few options. The ZKW glass set up looks great and the price is very affordable as well. The 3M film he sells is excellent as is very effective. I think the set up was $450 or so. I didn't go the HID route due to cost and the fact I thought it was overkill. I'm sure you'll get many others that may disagree and the pricing may have also gone down since I looked. Shel
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Headlights that work - from Matthew Teel
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Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 12:27:48 -0800 From: "Matthew Teel" <mteel@beluga.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Headlights that work Already, I was looking at the Projector36T Performance Euro Ellipsoids + PredatorT for $329 from Umnitza. I'm guessing not as good of quality as the ZKW, but cost less even with the addition of the angle eyes. That's pretty close to my cost pain threshold for a set of headlights. The question is, are they good enough quality? Better than stock? Matthew 98 M3/4 > -----Original Message----- > From: Shelhart2@aol.com [mailto:Shelhart2@aol.com] > Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2005 11:05 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headlights that work > > > Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 16:01:39 EDT > From: Shelhart2@aol.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headlights that work > > Matt at Umnitza.com has quite a few options. The ZKW glass > set up looks > great and the price is very affordable as well. The 3M film > he sells is > excellent as is very effective. I think the set up was $450 > or so. I didn't go the > HID route due to cost and the fact I thought it was > overkill. I'm sure > you'll get many others that may disagree and the pricing may > have also gone down > since I looked. > > Shel > > > ************************************************* > 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: Head Gasket? - from Martin Bullen
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Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 19:31:26 -0400 From: Martin Bullen <vze322dw@verizon.net> Subject: Re: Head Gasket? Well, with a compression test, I answered my own question. Cylinder Compression, PSI 1 202 2 131 (oops) 3 207 4 198 5 209 6 208 So it looks like at least a head gasket leak into the cooling system from the number 2 cylinder. The car has 75k miles. I know the to do while I'm there stuff includes the cam upgrade, if I can swing it, and followers if I do the cams. The valve retainers would make sense (my car is an early '95, from 6/94), and the headbolts, too. The vanos and timing chain seem quiet, at least for now. Anything else I should think about? Of course, I just did the valve cover gasket.... Also, I know we just talked about head gasket choices, but I wasn't sure there was consensus on the best option. Also, I'm thinking about doing it myself, but removing the cylinder head would be a first-time experience for me. Anybody local to the Philly area who could lend a hand? It's reassuring to have a second opinion when going into the relative unknown. TIA, Martin Bullen On Sep 24, 2005, at 9:45 AM, Martin Bullen wrote: > After my last track session at VIR on Wednesday I noticed that the > car had sprayed a small amount of coolant, either out the header > tank cap or the top seam of the tank. Since then, the coolant > level has remained high, up to the bottom of the filler neck even > after 24 hours with the cap off (prior to the event it was at the > "min" line when cold). > > As background, the car had a cooling system overhaul at the start > of this year: flush, new aluminium radiator, water pump, t-stat and > aluminium housing, fan switch. Also deleted the engine fan and > added underdrive pulleys. The car also has an oil cooler. > > The oil level is consistent, with no signs of contamination. > Temperature readings are "normal", whatever that means with the > stock gauge, and the car runs smoothly. I'm thinking that > combustion gases leaking into the cooling system are the likely > cause, although I suppose it could just be the header tank cap > leaking, but either way I'm puzzled why the coolant level wouldn't > drop when left to cool down. > > I'm assuming that I should replace the cap, and have the coolant > tested for combustion gases. Any other thoughts? > > Martin Bullen > '95 M3 > '97 Z3 2.8 > >
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Headlights that work - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 20:03:54 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headlights that work In my opinion, they are better than stock and look great. Shel
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#9. Re: [E36M3] UUC TME red's torque specs? - from Jay Hudson
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Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 07:54:19 -0700 From: "Jay Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] UUC TME red's torque specs? Vern- I just installed mine. After asking Rob, he said 16ftlbs and no need to compress them. I tried torqeing to 16 and they just kept getting more and more compressed without getting to 16. So, I just winged it. Are you using the Enforcers? At this point, I'm not. But, I'm a little concerned about the contact area on the top side of the mounts. The ears of the tranny aren't as large as the poly mount. Using the Enforcer cups would distribute the weight/pressure better and may keep from buggering up the top of the mounts. I'm thinking to use the Enforcers, you'd have to cut the mounts down some or the combo would be too think. Jay > Date: Sat, 24 Sep 2005 11:35:31 -0700 (PDT) > From: Vern Anderson <vernon_anderson@yahoo.com> > Subject: UUC TME red's torque specs? > > Anyone know the UUC TME torque specs for the red's? > They arrived yesterday but upon opening them up this > morning, there are no instructions, nothing. My other > set of red's disintegrated in about 4 months, perhaps > I had too much torque, and I don't want to make that > mistake again. Thanks! > > Vern >
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#10. Replacing spark plugs, what about direct fire plug connectors? - from Theodore Serbinski
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Date: Sun, 25 Sep 2005 16:20:29 -0400 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: Replacing spark plugs, what about direct fire plug connectors? Guys, About to replace the spark plugs on my 1997 M3 with 105k miles. Just recently stumbled upon a tip about replacing the direct fire plug connectors as well: http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exec/product_id/1922/category_id/45/search_year/1997/search_model/38 What do you guys think? How often should these be replaced? Thanks! ted