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#1. [E36M3] SMG Help - from Ricardo A. Mayer
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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 09:29:00 -0200 From: "Ricardo A. Mayer" <ramayer@terra.com.br> Subject: [E36M3] SMG Help Hi group, I live in Brazil and I have a1998 E36 M3 european SMG model. It has less than 30.000km, however, for the second time I have to replace the SMG pump (+$2,000.00), and as I investigated, this problem has ocurred with most SMG M3's in Brazil. When this problem occurs, you have to tow the vehicle because the emergency procedure described on the manual does not work. For this reason, I am thinking on converting my car from SMG to manual. My mechanic verified that all mechanic modifications are easy to do and it will be an original manual model. However, I am concerned with the DME that might have to be re-programmed. Does anybody has had any experience with a transformation from SMG to manual, or that is knowlegeable about this issue that could help me. Thanks a lot. Regards, Ricardo Mayer
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#2. Tire Fitment - Hoosiers 255/45x17 on '96 M3 with 8.5" wheels? - from dhogg
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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 07:01:01 -0500 From: "dhogg" <dhogg@suscom.net> Subject: Tire Fitment - Hoosiers 255/45x17 on '96 M3 with 8.5" wheels? Stan, Not saying it can't be done but I've got a really tight fit with this wheel size and 245 Hoosiers. They rub the front strut towers (self-correcting) and there's no room to spare on the outside either. Many of the C-Mod guys run 245's as well, and it doesn't seem to slow them down ; ^ ) Are you running Hoosiers as your daily driver tire!? Remember, a 245 Hoosier is a 255 of nearly any other brand. Dave Hogg #20 IS
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#3. RE: Tire Fitment - Hoosiers 255/45x17 on '96 M3 with 8.5" wheels? - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:34:08 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: RE: Tire Fitment - Hoosiers 255/45x17 on '96 M3 with 8.5" wheels? Hi Dave, The main reason for asking is that Hoosier is closing out last year's tires, and there are 255s on the list, but not 245s. Of course I run Hoosiers as my daily tires :-) 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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#4. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] RE: Tire Fitment - Hoosiers 255/45x17 on '96 M3 with 8.5" wheels? - from marco
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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 06:18:27 -0800 From: "marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] RE: Tire Fitment - Hoosiers 255/45x17 on '96 M3 with 8.5" wheels? welllllll I looked at the specs of the hoosier 255 vs the MSC 255 I've run in the past. The MSC 255 took some creative "rolling" to make them fit in front, slightly less so in the rear. The amount of rolling probably is stretching the rules in BMWCCA CR beyond the intent. The hoosiers in one dimension were actually bigger than the MSC. I doubt you'll get them to fit unless you're riding high. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Stan Shaw [mailto:Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net] Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 5:41 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] RE: Tire Fitment - Hoosiers 255/45x17 on '96 M3 with 8.5" wheels? Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:34:08 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: RE: Tire Fitment - Hoosiers 255/45x17 on '96 M3 with 8.5" wheels? Hi Dave, The main reason for asking is that Hoosier is closing out last year's tires, and there are 255s on the list, but not 245s. Of course I run Hoosiers as my daily tires :-) 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 ************************************************* 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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#5. Re: [E36M3] Aluminum radiator - from Jay Hudson
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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 06:19:01 -0800 From: "Jay Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Aluminum radiator I have the Zionsville. Nice fit. No problems. Peace of mind. I didn't change the water pump, but I robably should have. Jay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 11:00 PM Subject: [E36M3] Aluminum radiator > Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 08:44:52 -0500 > From: Robert Manger <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> > Subject: Aluminum radiator > > Hello listers, > > > Looking for some insight on to putting in a new radiator into my car > before the track season starts. I have seen there are a couple of choices > for aluminum radiators out there now, assuming that is the way to go (i.e. > not getting the factory S54 unit), and was wondering which product be it > zionsville, PWR, fluidyne, etc is better for dual purpose track/street? I > plan on doing this in the coming month while things are quite on the home > and track day front. As a preventative while I am in there should I swap > out the metal impeller water pump? > > 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] [E36M3] Dashboard removal - from marco
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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 06:17:50 -0800 From: "marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Dashboard removal I used a philips head tool that looked like -- ascii art below | ____________| | | each of the vertical arms had a philps head. Sorry the art is so poor. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Walter J [mailto:m3gtr@adelphia.net] Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2006 11:01 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] Dashboard removal Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2006 10:07:02 -0500 From: Walter J <m3gtr@adelphia.net> Subject: Dashboard removal Does anybody have a trick for removing the 7mm hex head screws under the defroster vanes w/o removing the windshield? I can't get a 1/4" drive ratchet in there and I can't quite get enough leverage on the the socket alone with my fingers to crack 'em loose. My next plan of attack is to put a cut-off wheel in the dremel and take the heads off... but then how do I re-install when it comes back from the cage builder? I thought maybe I could use a phillips head screw and a right angle screw driver but its pretty tight in there. Any alternate idears before I go nuts with a sharp instrument? -- Walter ************************************************* 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: [e36m3] [E36M3] Dashboard removal - from Walter J
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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 09:31:32 -0500 From: Walter J <m3gtr@adelphia.net> Subject: Re: [e36m3] [E36M3] Dashboard removal marco wrote: >I used a philips head tool that looked like -- ascii art below > | > ____________| >| >| > >each of the vertical arms had a philps head. Sorry the art is so poor. > >Marco > I love the ascii art... mine are not phillips head screws though - they are 7mm hex.
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#8. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] RE: Tire Fitment - Hoosiers 255/45x17 on '96 M3 with 8.5" wheels? - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 09:39:49 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] RE: Tire Fitment - Hoosiers 255/45x17 on '96 M3 with 8.5" wheels? Thanks Marco, I am not looking to stretch rules either. 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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#9. RE: heat cycling...yes, no, or maybe - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 09:49:15 -0500 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: heat cycling...yes, no, or maybe Bob, I personally do not get my tires heat cycled from the vendor. I get them mounted on the wheels, throw them on my car, head over to a deserted parking lot near my house and do a couple of tight figure eights and skid pads for good 5 mins. Check the temperature (usually up 5lbs by then) and drive back home. Jack up the car on all four corners and let the car sit (wheel off the ground or just take them off the car). Let it stay for 48 hours and they are done :) Either that or just take it out for a couple of laps at the track, last session, and let it sit overnight (quick and dirty approach). A.L. -------------------- 12 -------------------- Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006 18:49:37 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: heat cycling...yes, no, or maybe Group, I've been discussing this issue with some local autox members lately. The opinion of most is that it really seems to make little difference in tire wear for autox'ing, however, for track this is where it matters. What's this Group's opinion?? I've done it both ways, and my last set of tires for autox'ing performed well and lasted forever without having TireRack heat cycle them first. So I might be in agreement with them. After all, you can save an easy $60... regards, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe (sponsored by WCC, JT Designs) Philly Region SCCA 2005 Philly Region BSP Champion
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#10. Re: Quick Bilstein Sport review - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 09:34:27 -0500 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Quick Bilstein Sport review I've had the new design Bilsteins for about a year and have really enjoyed them. Stock springs/sways. The only stiffer ride is under 40MPH going over bad pavement. Much, much better than the worn out stock struts/shocks with 100k miles. The rears raised the car noticeably (0.5 inch?). Professionally installed by very knowledgeable shop. -Jonathan E 95 M3
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#11. Re: [e36m3] [E36M3] Dashboard removal - from Jay Hudson
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Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 06:54:22 -0800 From: "Jay Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [e36m3] [E36M3] Dashboard removal So, can't you use a 7mm allen wrench? If need be, cut down the short end to make it shorter. If you need to make the long end longer, slip a small pipe over it. Epoxy. Also, I have a little ratchet that's designed for hex bits. It looks like a ratcheting open end wrench with a hex hole the size of standard bits. You can get allen head bits in different sizes. So, the total length is only as long as the bit itself. Maybe an inch. Bits could be cut down if needed. Jay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Walter J" <m3gtr@adelphia.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 6:41 AM Subject: Re: [e36m3] [E36M3] Dashboard removal > Date: Fri, 27 Jan 2006 09:31:32 -0500 > From: Walter J <m3gtr@adelphia.net> > Subject: Re: [e36m3] [E36M3] Dashboard removal > > marco wrote: > >>I used a philips head tool that looked like -- ascii art below >> | >> ____________| >>| >>| >> >>each of the vertical arms had a philps head. Sorry the art is so poor. >> >>Marco >> > I love the ascii art... mine are not phillips head screws though - they > are 7mm hex. > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > >