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#1. RE: Hard Steering Update and F-A help - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2006 13:29:04 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: RE: Hard Steering Update and F-A help Hi Dave, I chased a similar issue. The problem appears to be now gone, since I replaced the steering rack. My steering would be more difficult to turn in one direction than the other. I did replace the reservoir and filter first with no detectible difference. I also pulled the steering column to check the universals and found no reason to change them. Not sure if that helps much... 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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#2. Re: Rear Camber adjusters - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2006 10:46:29 -0800 (PST) From: Rich Dorffer <e36m3digest@ameritech.net> Subject: Re: Rear Camber adjusters > Has anyone tried the SPC performance rear camber > adjusters? I see some for sale on ebay #8033774232, > and wondered if they are worth it. Never heard of them. > Also looking at the replacement ball joints > #8033632826 for the front control arm...seems like a > better than OEM replacement if the installation is not > too hard. Has anyone BTDT? Do you have an E36 M3? If so, you need to read more closely: Will not fit E36 M3, M Roadster, or M Coupe. The M3 does not have replaceable ball joints. Also, you couldn't give Meyle ball joints to me for free, every Meyle part I have used with a ball joint failed in short order. In my book, Meyle is synonymous with junk. Go for a proper set of new Lemforder control arms. Regards, Rich
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Impact Gun - from twisty M3
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Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 11:07:11 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Impact Gun I picked up a 19.2v "Chicago" branded cordless impact from Harbor Freight a few years back. To my surprise, it's still working quite well. I can't even remember what I paid, but it was a decent price and low enough that I considered it disposable after a couple of years of use. It's gone at least a year beyond what I expected, though. ;) I can't remember the torque specs, but I usually give two to three light braps of the gun when putting lug nuts back on, and then I finish them off with the torque wrench. Something like a Snap-On might end up lasting longer and being more reliable, but mine hasn't failed me yet. Jonathan L.
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Impact Gun - from Jason Knight
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Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2006 11:15:22 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Impact Gun Ay-che-wah! The snap-on unit is almost $500, and that's without a replacement battery! http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=yes&tool=all&item_ID=64144&group_ID=16217&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog A similar dewalt gun can be had for $240 at Home depot: http://tinyurl.com/c6u8f Plus it comes with a second batter and a rugged carrying case. I was going to do more research, but I suddenly have work to do. Jason --- Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> wrote: > Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2006 10:09:18 -0800 (PST) > From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Impact Gun > > On Thu, February 2, 2006 9:02 am, Ahmad Lutfeali > said: > > Can someone please guide me to a good source > (along with the right > > product) > > for a wireless impact gun. This will come into > play when putting > > on/removing > > wheel lug nuts. What is the threshold here? I > torque them at 85ft/lbs so > > would a 110ft/lb impact gun be good enough or is > there some sort of power > > loss (such as 85% efficiency * 110ft/lb etc.). > Secondly what is the right > > torque requirement for these applications (impact > gun not the wrench ;) > > I've been very happy with my Snap-On impact gun. I > got one of the first > 12V models, which did a good job with lugs at up to > 80 ft-lbs or so. > Eventually the batteries wouldn't hold a charge, so > I replaced them with > 14.4V versions. Still works :-) The latest version I > believe is 18V, which > is even nicer (I've used a friend's). > > With a few "braps" of the gun I can get the lug > nuts/bolts very close to > 80 ft-lbs no problem - takes 1/4 turn or less of the > torque wrench to > finish it off. Gun takes off the nuts/bolts just > fine, no pre-loosening. > > Get a spare battery, so you'll always have a > fully-charged one handy. > > My 2 cents, > Jim Bassett > 1998 M3/4 > 1993 325is #44 JP - *almost* ready for Sears Point > :-) > > > > ************************************************* > 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] Impact Gun - from Gus Iverson
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Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2006 11:17:44 -0800 From: Gus Iverson <gus.iverson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Impact Gun I picked up a DeWalt 18V impact gun because I already had a bunch of DeWalt 18V tools and could interchange the batteries. They offer two versions, one with a 3/8ths and one with a 1/2 inch driver. Mine is the 1/2. Frankly, I love the thing. Tire changes take no time compared with using hand tools, particularly with long wheel studs installed. I have not tried running the batteres out but I would anticipate you could easily change wheels on 4-5 cars on a single battery. Gus
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Impact Gun - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2006 14:20:34 -0500 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Impact Gun >I've been very happy with my Snap-On impact gun. I got one of the first >12V models, which did a good job with lugs at up to 80 ft-lbs or so. >Eventually the batteries wouldn't hold a charge, so I replaced them with >14.4V versions. Still works :-) The latest version I believe is 18V, which >is even nicer (I've used a friend's). Same here except I started with a Snap-On 14.4V and since then I upgraded to an 18V battery (lots more torque). There are cheaper cordless impacts out there but for me the Snap-On has been great, easily one of the best tools I own (and the most borrowed). Carlos. 98 M3
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Impact Gun - from Rob Norwalk
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Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2006 14:25:17 -0500 From: Rob Norwalk <rnorwalk@verizon.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Impact Gun I bought one from Harbor Freight - a 24V variable speed for $59 before Christmas - works well, even to the point of removing lug nuts off our GM minivan, which are spec'd at 100 lb-ft. Comes with one battery and a 60 minute charger. Interestingly, it costs the same to buy another complete gun as it does a spare battery, so I bring the charger, but I haven't had to use it yet. I know, you get what you pay for, but I'm only using this on track weekends, I use air at home. So far this thing is mighty impressive for the asking price. I had earlier bought an HF 230 ft-lb 18V model that was seriously heavy duty, but not variable speed, which for tightening, is the only time I ever thought you could have too much torque - all at once. Took it back for the one mentioned above. Sometimes, cheap is good (and if not, I'm still out less than a spare snap on battery) Rob 93 325 Jim Bassett wrote: > Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2006 10:09:18 -0800 (PST) > From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Impact Gun > > On Thu, February 2, 2006 9:02 am, Ahmad Lutfeali said: > >> Can someone please guide me to a good source (along with the right >> product) >> for a wireless impact gun. This will come into play when putting >> on/removing >> wheel lug nuts. What is the threshold here? I torque them at 85ft/lbs so >> would a 110ft/lb impact gun be good enough or is there some sort of power >> loss (such as 85% efficiency * 110ft/lb etc.). Secondly what is the right >> torque requirement for these applications (impact gun not the wrench ;) >> > > I've been very happy with my Snap-On impact gun. I got one of the first > 12V models, which did a good job with lugs at up to 80 ft-lbs or so. > Eventually the batteries wouldn't hold a charge, so I replaced them with > 14.4V versions. Still works :-) The latest version I believe is 18V, which > is even nicer (I've used a friend's). > > With a few "braps" of the gun I can get the lug nuts/bolts very close to > 80 ft-lbs no problem - takes 1/4 turn or less of the torque wrench to > finish it off. Gun takes off the nuts/bolts just fine, no pre-loosening. > > Get a spare battery, so you'll always have a fully-charged one handy. > > My 2 cents, > Jim Bassett > 1998 M3/4 > 1993 325is #44 JP - *almost* ready for Sears Point :-) > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#8. RE: Hard Steering Update and F-A help - from Michael, Dave
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Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2006 14:32:06 -0500 From: "Michael, Dave" <Dave_Michael@maxtor.com> Subject: RE: Hard Steering Update and F-A help Stan Thanks for the reply. Sure sounds like the same thing. I was leaning towards the pump, but we'll see if there is a consensus in the group. Did you replace the rack yourself? Dave > -----Original Message----- > From: Stan Shaw [mailto:Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net] > Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 1:29 PM > To: Michael, Dave > Cc: 'E36M3' > Subject: RE: Hard Steering Update and F-A help > > > Hi Dave, > > I chased a similar issue. The problem appears to be now > gone, since I replaced the steering rack. My steering would > be more difficult to turn in one direction than the other. > > I did replace the reservoir and filter first with no > detectible difference. I also pulled the steering column to > check the universals and found no reason to change them. > > Not sure if that helps much... > snip >
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#9. Re: impact gun - from Kirk
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Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2006 12:18:44 -0800 From: "Kirk" <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: impact gun Some DS students swear by the cheapo harbor freight ones b/c they are so cheap you can go through 4 of them before ever getting to Snap On money. Me, I've got an old 12v Snap On w/14.4 battery (that makes it go into prepared class, I think). My 12v battery just died and I had to get a new 14.4 (charger won't support 18v battery or I'd have moved into a full mod class gun). Around $100 for the battery which is more than the 18v HF setup, if I remember correctly... Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock
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#10. RE: Hard Steering Update and F-A help - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2006 15:20:53 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: RE: Hard Steering Update and F-A help Hi Dave, I actually changed my rack 3 times... 1. 1st time with a well known rebuilders rack, but it blew the main seal on the 1st day of use. 2. 2nd time to put the original rack in, while awaiting for a replacement from a different rebuilder (as the well known rebuilder offered nothing but a refund and their cost was higher.... I might as well save money if I am going to get questionable quality). 3. 3rd time to put in the less expensive rebuilt rack. Changing the rack is relatively easy. 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