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#1. Damper options - from dhogg
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Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:11:20 -0500 From: "dhogg" <dhogg@suscom.net> Subject: Damper options Without a doubt, I'd opt for the NEW self-adjusting Konis that give a boulevard ride but turn into street fighters when pushed. Grassroots Motorsports did a recent write-up on them. They gave a nice ride quality and they beat the Koni Sports in performance! Dave Hogg
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#2. PSS9 Experience - from dhogg
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Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:20:17 -0500 From: "dhogg" <dhogg@suscom.net> Subject: PSS9 Experience Wow, this looks really nice! I wonder what the race car would feel like with this system? Oh, the lure of Prepared class. FWIW, get it from Bimmerworld. List sponsor, and all-round down-to-earth, helpful people. Dave Hogg #20 IS
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#3. RE: Damper options - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:12:50 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Damper options At 02:01 AM 3/10/2006, you wrote: >Gruppe, > >I need to change the dampers on the street car, which is currently riding on >90K miles stock struts/dampers. This will be a 100% street car where comfort >and reliability factor is high. > >I know there are Konis and Bilsteins. I do not want to deal with strut >cutting etc. so Koni is out. > >I definitely like the lifetime warranty which Bilsteins offer but the trade >off is a stiffer ride. > >Next I have heard of Monroes. Do these Monroes come with lifetime warranty >as well? Any other options? > >Thanks in advance. > >Ahmad Ahmad - yes, yes and? See this thread for details: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=470044&highlight=monroe Monroe was going to discontinue the M3 shocks.. but it seems as if they may have been convinced not to... a number of use emailed the CEO of Tenneco - the mother company of Monroe - suggesting that this wasn't a smart thing to do just as they were catching on in the US. People have recently reported being able to buy them, so it's either NOS coming out of hiding, or Monroe has decided to produce them again. My concern about them discontinuing them was the "lifetime replacement" warranty - that concern was answered by the CEO of Tenneco... they will honor the warranty. I have them - and like them. They are a bit firmer than stock shocks as far as I can tell - but not *harsh* - so ride quality improved. They also provide excellent damping and I see no loss in handling. That said - I've only driven one M3 with the Bilsteins and none with the Koni's.. I didn't notice the Bilsteins to be remarkably harsh although they did seem "firm".. HTH, Don Eilenberger, AKA SquidBOOF, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 FOT2.A deilenberger@verizon.net NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator - BMW E39 Enthusiasts: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 "One should do the stuff that makes you smile" - Ulf Bertilsson Hence: 1998 M3 convertible, 2003 5-touring, 1987 K75S
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#4. Re: [E36M3] check coolant message - from Mark D
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Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:19:11 -0500 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] check coolant message On Fri, 2006-03-10 at 00:52 -0600, Bruce wrote: > Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2006 17:13:21 -0600 > From: "Bruce" <gobuffs93@comcast.net> > Subject: check coolant message > > I have been fighting a check coolant message when I turn the car off for > months. Somebody told me that there is air in the system. I have bled it a > number of times but the message is still there (but only when I turn the car > off). I check the level and it is fine. The somebody told me to turn the > car to position 2 (do not turn the car on), turn the heater on full blast, > and pour coolant in while keeping the bleed screw open. Well when the car > is not running the coolant isn't circulating so it doesn't seem to get any > air out. If I come home when the car is warm and open the bleed screw air > comes out, but when I close it it sounds like there is a leak. I can't tell > exactly where but it in the coolant tank or thermostat area. I get coolant > to come out, but if I do it after the next drive there is air there again. > I am wondering if my problems could be caused by a crack in the coolant > overflow bottle? > > Any other ideas? > > Thanks, > Bruce Ugh, I've had similar issues on my american car. Sounds like a possible blown head gasket. However, your low coolant message is probably a different problem caused by a failing sensor. If you have coolant sitting in the bottom of your overflow tank (where the sensor is), then this message shouldn't arise on the OBC. For me, it takes quite a low coolant level in the overflow tank to get this to come on. The person told you to turn the heat on like that because it opens up the heater valves which most cars don't even have. (Assuming you have the dual zone climate control). Once their fully open, and you open the bleeder screw, any remaining bubbles can escape. But in reality it shouldn't be hard and it sounds like you have new bubbles. In my case the new bubbles were caused by a slowly failing head gasket. Other people may or may not agree with me. Thanks, Mark
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#5. RE: Damper options - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:21:01 -0500 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Damper options Don, Looks like for around $250~ you cannot beat the Monroes (they had some rebate program as well and came with lifetime warranty). I couldn't find any vendors who stocked Monroes except for some sellers on Ebay therefore I just went ahead and ordered a set of Bilsteins. At almost half the price, I bet Monroes would do really well for the street drivers. I think Gary Gray had a set on his street car (which so happened to find its way into my garage for a week ;) and I liked the suspension a lot. Thanks for the information. Ahmad PS: Time was of essence therefore I got the Bilsteins again :) -----Original Message----- From: Don Eilenberger [mailto:deilenberger@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 9:13 AM To: E36M3 Cc: Ahmad Lutfeali Subject: RE: Damper options At 02:01 AM 3/10/2006, you wrote: >Gruppe, > >I need to change the dampers on the street car, which is currently >riding on 90K miles stock struts/dampers. This will be a 100% street >car where comfort and reliability factor is high. > >I know there are Konis and Bilsteins. I do not want to deal with strut >cutting etc. so Koni is out. > >I definitely like the lifetime warranty which Bilsteins offer but the >trade off is a stiffer ride. > >Next I have heard of Monroes. Do these Monroes come with lifetime >warranty as well? Any other options? > >Thanks in advance. > >Ahmad Ahmad - yes, yes and? See this thread for details: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=470044&highlight=monro e Monroe was going to discontinue the M3 shocks.. but it seems as if they may have been convinced not to... a number of use emailed the CEO of Tenneco - the mother company of Monroe - suggesting that this wasn't a smart thing to do just as they were catching on in the US. People have recently reported being able to buy them, so it's either NOS coming out of hiding, or Monroe has decided to produce them again. My concern about them discontinuing them was the "lifetime replacement" warranty - that concern was answered by the CEO of Tenneco... they will honor the warranty. I have them - and like them. They are a bit firmer than stock shocks as far as I can tell - but not *harsh* - so ride quality improved. They also provide excellent damping and I see no loss in handling. That said - I've only driven one M3 with the Bilsteins and none with the Koni's.. I didn't notice the Bilsteins to be remarkably harsh although they did seem "firm".. HTH, Don Eilenberger, AKA SquidBOOF, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 FOT2.A deilenberger@verizon.net NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator - BMW E39 Enthusiasts: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 "One should do the stuff that makes you smile" - Ulf Bertilsson Hence: 1998 M3 convertible, 2003 5-touring, 1987 K75S
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#6. Twin-Screw Clutch Advice needed - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:26:25 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Twin-Screw Clutch Advice needed William, I would reccomend that you speak with Arjun or Rob from UUC. Tell them exactly what you are doing with the car, and they will be able to make a reccomendation for you. They will put a kit together for you. Good luck. Mo I have researched until my eyes turned blue. I want to go with UUC since they seem to be reasonably priced with a good product. So should I go with the “Performance Organic” “Cerametallic” ort the “Multipack ceramic” Any and all advice is appreciated.
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#7. My '98 Vert is likely for sale.. - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:27:31 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: My '98 Vert is likely for sale.. I'm probably defecting to the E46/M3.. the E36 is just a tad too hard edged for me and I'm willing to sacrifice some of the edge for comfort.. so.. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=497424 Ignore the price and rules for anyone on this list. It has been gone over by a fanatic and all the normal mile related stuff has been addressed - so it should be good for another 90k miles. I have all the dealer service records on it up to when I bought it, and the service book documents the service I've done to it myself (I've been doing all the service myself.) It consumes a quart of oil every 1,500 miles which is well within the acceptable range. It also has "goodies" like the CD43, StrutBarbarian, delrin bushings, ZKWs, PDC and a lot of rims (and tires.) A few people on the list have seen the car.. Ping me if interested. Heading to look at a red E46/M3 convertible this afternoon and if that doesn't work out - a Phoenix Yellow coupe tomorrow. Don Eilenberger, AKA SquidBOOF, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 FOT2.A deilenberger@verizon.net NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator - BMW E39 Enthusiasts: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 "One should do the stuff that makes you smile" - Ulf Bertilsson Hence: 1998 M3 convertible, 2003 5-touring, 1987 K75S
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Damper options - from Sinha, Vikas
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Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:47:34 -0500 From: "Sinha, Vikas" <Vikas.Sinha@aam.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Damper options What have you heard about Koni FSD availability for E36s? I can't find a listing for that application anywhere, and unfortunately I don't have that issue of GRM. I have emailed Koni but have not yet heard back. Vik 97 M3/4 > -----Original Message----- > From: dhogg [mailto:dhogg@suscom.net] > > Without a doubt, I'd opt for the NEW self-adjusting Konis that give > a boulevard ride but turn into street fighters when pushed. Grassroots > Motorsports did a recent write-up on them. ** Scanned by AAM SymantecMailSecurity XXXNT66 **
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#9. Monroe's - from Gary
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Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:01:06 -0600 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Monroe's I put a set of Monroe Sense O Track on my wife's car. I was not expecting much..BOY was I surprised at how the car handled, and rides! The shocks are made in Europe the front ones were made in Belgium, the rears Spain. Most likely they are a European shock Monroe outsourced. The ride felt like a stock M3, maybe slightly stiffer. For a street car I would highly recommend them..ONE bonus is you get the entire strut assembly not just an insert! Gary
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#10. RE: [E36M3] My '98 Vert is likely for sale.. - from Paul L Fisher
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Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:02:50 -0600 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] My '98 Vert is likely for sale.. I like the way you blocked out the license plate in only the rear shot. ;-) Paul L Fisher 2000 540i E39 M62TU 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 1989 325iX E30 M20 Elkhorn, WI -----Original Message----- From: Don Eilenberger [mailto:deilenberger@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 8:41 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] My '98 Vert is likely for sale.. Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:27:31 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: My '98 Vert is likely for sale.. I'm probably defecting to the E46/M3.. the E36 is just a tad too hard edged for me and I'm willing to sacrifice some of the edge for comfort.. so.. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=497424 Ignore the price and rules for anyone on this list. It has been gone over by a fanatic and all the normal mile related stuff has been addressed - so it should be good for another 90k miles. I have all the dealer service records on it up to when I bought it, and the service book documents the service I've done to it myself (I've been doing all the service myself.) It consumes a quart of oil every 1,500 miles which is well within the acceptable range. It also has "goodies" like the CD43, StrutBarbarian, delrin bushings, ZKWs, PDC and a lot of rims (and tires.) A few people on the list have seen the car.. Ping me if interested. Heading to look at a red E46/M3 convertible this afternoon and if that doesn't work out - a Phoenix Yellow coupe tomorrow. Don Eilenberger, AKA SquidBOOF, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1 FOT2.A deilenberger@verizon.net NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator - BMW E39 Enthusiasts: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 "One should do the stuff that makes you smile" - Ulf Bertilsson Hence: 1998 M3 convertible, 2003 5-touring, 1987 K75S