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#1. V710 / Victoracer / RA-1 etc. - from Jeff Bjerke
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Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 17:24:55 -0600 From: "Jeff Bjerke" <jbjerke@charter.net> Subject: V710 / Victoracer / RA-1 etc. I tried those on my NSX back in 99. I got what looked like slices running parallel to the axle. The tread just separated. I'm assuming they have made compound or construction changes since??? What Kumho suffered the "groove of doom"? Jim- Didn't you swear off ever trying Kumho's again due to the "groove"? Jeff ----------------------------------------- Based on that, maybe go with the Kumho Victorracer? It would be a lot closer to the RA-1 than the V710 (which, apparently, is more like a Hoosier). Another 2 cents, Jim Bassett
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#2. Re: [E36M3] V710 / Victoracer / RA-1 etc. - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:55:06 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] V710 / Victoracer / RA-1 etc. On Wed, February 22, 2006 3:26 pm, Jeff Bjerke said: > I tried those on my NSX back in 99. I got what looked like slices running > parallel to the axle. The tread just separated. I'm assuming they have > made > compound or construction changes since??? I assume so, I've had no such problems over the last two years. > What Kumho suffered the "groove > of > doom"? That would be the Ecsta V700 - aka "big pile of cr*p" :-) > Jim- > Didn't you swear off ever trying Kumho's again due to the "groove"? I did, but given the dearth of tire choices that provided (in my view) good cost/performance ratio for racing purposes, I reluctantly started running the VictoRacers (Hi Carlos! :-)). I've raced on the following tires on the 325is: Toyo RA-1 Michelin PSC Hoosier Ecsta V700 Victoracer V700 IMO, the best "value" at the moment, for me, seems to be the Victoracer. YMMV, as usual :-) Jim Bassett
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Kumho ECSTA V710 - from Jay G
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Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 15:37:04 -1000 From: Jay G <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Kumho ECSTA V710 hi dave! now that i think about it, i believe it was rubbing on the spring perch...also, the front part of the fender liner was rubbing the outer shoulder of the tire, and i dont believe it was at full lock either when it was rubbing...sorry guys, it was a while back when i did it and my memory of the event is a little hazy...a spacer was suggested by a guy at the race shop until we found out it was hitting the front portion of the fender liner... and yep, too bad i didnt try them out in the rear... David Ngo wrote: > It's too bad you didn't try mounting them in the rear. A spacer would > have solved the rubbing problem on the strut (I assume it rubbed on the > lower spring perch.) Where was the rubbing on the fender liner? From > your description, I would guess that it was on the engine side of the > wheel well. A spacer might have helped this as well, but I've > experienced this with 255/40-17 V700s on 17x8.5" SSR Comps too. Not so > bad as it's pretty rare to be at full lock.
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#4. Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? - from Scott
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Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 22:25:30 -0800 From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> Subject: Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? Links to pics below (not sure how the list feels about attached pics...). I removed my Dinan intake tonight because I'm selling it. I'm not happy w/the way it attaches to the filter, and mounting a new filter from the dealer is a PITA, and... So, I'm either going Conforti or OEM. Also note that I've removed the MAF for a clearer pic. My questions are: 1) after removing the filter, it appears that I'm missing something that attaches to a bracket below the filter. Is this where the charcoal canister goes? If so, does it matter if I run w/o one? 2) can you tell if I'm missing any mounting hardware I'd need if I want to run the OEM box? Thanks for any help w/this. It's funny what you turn up when you dig into a used car :) Scott. 97 M3/2 http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/325000-325999/325950_54_fu ll.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/325000-325999/325950_53_fu ll.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/325000-325999/325950_55_fu ll.jpg
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? - from Scott
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Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 23:53:29 -0800 From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? OK, after a few patient replies from folks, I think I'm off base on this one... I saw some OBD1 pics w/the canister up there and assumed that was what I was missing. I guess the obd2 cars have the canister in the trunk :) I'm still curious about what screws into that bracket (circled), but it seems like less of a critical issue. Thanks, Scott. -----Original Message----- From: Scott [mailto:stiles_s@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 10:27 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 22:25:30 -0800 From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> Subject: Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? Links to pics below (not sure how the list feels about attached pics...). I removed my Dinan intake tonight because I'm selling it. I'm not happy w/the way it attaches to the filter, and mounting a new filter from the dealer is a PITA, and... So, I'm either going Conforti or OEM. Also note that I've removed the MAF for a clearer pic. My questions are: 1) after removing the filter, it appears that I'm missing something that attaches to a bracket below the filter. Is this where the charcoal canister goes? If so, does it matter if I run w/o one? 2) can you tell if I'm missing any mounting hardware I'd need if I want to run the OEM box? Thanks for any help w/this. It's funny what you turn up when you dig into a used car :) Scott. 97 M3/2 http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/325000-325999/325950_54_fu ll.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/325000-325999/325950_53_fu ll.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/325000-325999/325950_55_fu ll.jpg ************************************************* 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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#6. RE: [E36M3] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? - from Weston-Lewis, Graeme
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Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:27:31 -0700 From: "Weston-Lewis, Graeme" <GWESTON@lsil.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? IIRC nothing screws into that bracket. The stock air filter box has a tab that slips over it. Graeme -----Original Message----- From: Scott [mailto:stiles_s@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 12:57 AM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 23:53:29 -0800 From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? OK, after a few patient replies from folks, I think I'm off base on this one... I saw some OBD1 pics w/the canister up there and assumed that was what I was missing. I guess the obd2 cars have the canister in the trunk :) I'm still curious about what screws into that bracket (circled), but it seems like less of a critical issue. Thanks, Scott. -----Original Message----- From: Scott [mailto:stiles_s@hotmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 10:27 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 22:25:30 -0800 From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> Subject: Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? Links to pics below (not sure how the list feels about attached pics...). I removed my Dinan intake tonight because I'm selling it. I'm not happy w/the way it attaches to the filter, and mounting a new filter from the dealer is a PITA, and... So, I'm either going Conforti or OEM. Also note that I've removed the MAF for a clearer pic. My questions are: 1) after removing the filter, it appears that I'm missing something that attaches to a bracket below the filter. Is this where the charcoal canister goes? If so, does it matter if I run w/o one? 2) can you tell if I'm missing any mounting hardware I'd need if I want to run the OEM box? Thanks for any help w/this. It's funny what you turn up when you dig into a used car :) Scott. 97 M3/2 http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/325000-325999/325950_5 4_fu ll.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/325000-325999/325950_5 3_fu ll.jpg http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/325000-325999/325950_5 5_fu ll.jpg ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* ************************************************* 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] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? - from m.feldpusch@comcast.net
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Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:50:21 +0000 From: m.feldpusch@comcast.net Subject: RE: [E36M3] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? Nothing screws into that bracket. I have to say thats one darn toot'n clean engine compartment :) michael -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Weston-Lewis, Graeme" <GWESTON@lsil.com> > Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 08:27:31 -0700 > From: "Weston-Lewis, Graeme" > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it > matter? > > IIRC nothing screws into that bracket. The stock air filter box has a > tab that slips over it. > Graeme > > -----Original Message----- > From: Scott [mailto:stiles_s@hotmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 12:57 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does > it matter? > > Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 23:53:29 -0800 > From: "Scott" > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does > it matter? > > OK, after a few patient replies from folks, I think I'm off base on this > one... I saw some OBD1 pics w/the canister up there and assumed that > was > what I was missing. I guess the obd2 cars have the canister in the trunk > :) > > I'm still curious about what screws into that bracket (circled), but it > seems like less of a critical issue. > > Thanks, > Scott. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Scott [mailto:stiles_s@hotmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 10:27 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it > matter? > > Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2006 22:25:30 -0800 > From: "Scott" > Subject: Am I running w/o a charcoal/carbom canister? Does it matter? > > Links to pics below (not sure how the list feels about attached > pics...). I > removed my Dinan intake tonight because I'm selling it. I'm not happy > w/the > way it attaches to the filter, and mounting a new filter from the dealer > is > a PITA, and... So, I'm either going Conforti or OEM. > > Also note that I've removed the MAF for a clearer pic. > > My questions are: > 1) after removing the filter, it appears that I'm missing something that > attaches to a bracket below the filter. Is this where the charcoal > canister > goes? If so, does it matter if I run w/o one? > 2) can you tell if I'm missing any mounting hardware I'd need if I want > to > run the OEM box? > > Thanks for any help w/this. It's funny what you turn up when you dig > into a > used car :) > > Scott. > 97 M3/2 > > http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/325000-325999/325950_5 > 4_fu > ll.jpg > > http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/325000-325999/325950_5 > 3_fu > ll.jpg > > http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/1/web/325000-325999/325950_5 > 5_fu > ll.jpg > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > ************************************************* > 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. Half-shaft removal - from Matt Weimer
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Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 16:25:37 -0800 (PST) From: Matt Weimer <mjweimer@yahoo.com> Subject: Half-shaft removal Group, I am starting the process of disassembling the rear suspension of my '95 M3 and need to remove the splined portion of the half-shafts from the wheel flange/bearing. What is the best way to remove and install the splines? Factory tools? Any help appreciated. Matt Weimer '88 325iS '95 M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: Kumho V710's - from dhogg
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Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:52:42 -0500 From: "dhogg" <dhogg@suscom.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Kumho V710's Jim's right. The Victoracers have very similar characteristics to the RA-1's. The Victos are a little stickier IMHO and won't last quite as long, but they're a really good facsimilie. Dave Hogg
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Re: Kumho V710's - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:28:35 -0800 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Kumho V710's On Feb 23, 2006, at 4:56 PM, dhogg wrote: > Jim's right. The Victoracers have very similar characteristics to the > RA-1's. The Victos are a little stickier IMHO and won't last quite > as long, > but they're a really good facsimilie. It's easier to overdrive the Victos, too, and then they get greasy. Damned if I can get the RA-1s to do that, no matter how hamfisted I get while trying to stay ahead of Jim. - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar