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#1. VAC Oil Pan Baffle - from Marco
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Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 13:00:59 -0800 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: VAC Oil Pan Baffle crap here's the link http://www.brazeauracing.com/oilpan01.htm -----Original Message----- From: Marco [mailto:m3driver@iname.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 12:52 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] VAC Oil Pan Baffle Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 12:49:21 -0800 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] VAC Oil Pan Baffle just look at this picture the VAC piece is a direct replacement of the part on the left side. The VAC piece does not have all the other bits. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com [mailto:Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 12:32 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] VAC Oil Pan Baffle Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:24:34 -0500 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] VAC Oil Pan Baffle >It's really self evident when you pull the pan. It's not brain surgery. There's helpful pictures here but let's not start that old flame war again please: http://www.brazeauracing.com/oilpan.htm -Carlos 98 M3 ************************************************* 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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#2. VAC Oil Pan Baffle - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 16:12:37 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: VAC Oil Pan Baffle Thanks Carlos! Mo -------------------- 9 -------------------- Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:24:34 -0500 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] VAC Oil Pan Baffle >It's really self evident when you pull the pan. It's not brain surgery. There's helpful pictures here but let's not start that old flame war again please: http://www.brazeauracing.com/oilpan.htm -Carlos 98 M3
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#3. RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: Fuel Injectors used with AA supercharger - from docwyte@comcast.net
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Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 02:07:45 +0000 From: docwyte@comcast.net Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: Fuel Injectors used with AA supercharger So when you order a set of 24 lb injectors from Turner you're getting them for a great deal that you can't beat elsewhere? Seriously, it's $70. They're in business to make money. -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Patrick Goss - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> > Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 08:29:36 -0600 > From: "Patrick Goss - PA" > Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] RE: Fuel Injectors used with AA supercharger > > Wouldn't mind that, as you are correct that even with buying them from > AA I am still ahead financially except I have no warranty, no guarantee, > which in the world of FI is super coin. > > Regardless, they are charging a premium of $70 for something that has a > true market value of ~28 bucks. How reasonable is that? > > Besides they are already getting close to a grand of my dollars in that > I need their proprietary programming and turbine fluid both of which I > feel are sunk costs and reasonable to pay the proprietary price. > > To charge me more than double for simple mass-produced bosch injectors > that aren't anything special is downright greedy!!! 250% markup, yeah > that's real fair! > > Patrick
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#4. RE: UUC Clutch Pedal Pivot Bushing Install Problem - from Jeff Bjerke
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Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 23:15:35 -0600 From: "Jeff Bjerke" <jbjerke@charter.net> Subject: RE: UUC Clutch Pedal Pivot Bushing Install Problem Don, Bingo! Worked like a charm. I'm not sure when the switch was made, but somewhere between 1995 and 1998 the plastic spring perches grew to a loose slip fit with the ID of the spring. Zip ties will not work on my car, not even close. This route was so much easier. So much so, I would go this way on a '95 as well. Just mount the return spring prior to the switch bracket, not afterwards. Although, my switch bracket had two 10mm bolts. It's amazing all the little changes on these cars from year to year. Jeff 98 M3 Coupe -----Original Message----- From: Don Eilenberger [mailto:deilenberger@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 10:18 PM To: E36M3 Cc: Jeff Bjerke Subject: UUC Clutch Pedal Pivot Bushing Install Problem At 04:22 PM 3/13/2006, you wrote: >I'm in the process of installing (actually, on the last step) the UUC clutch >pedal pivot bushing kit. Instructions indicate to compress the return spring >in a vice and tie it with a zip tie on either side, assemble the spring >seats into the spring and mount into place. Maybe I'm missing something >obvious, but when I zip tie the spring there is no room to slide the seats >into the I.D. of the spring as the zip ties are there. > I did a search and no one mentioned this problem (that's why I'm wondering >if I'm missing the obvious). Can anyone point me in the right direction? Forgeddabout the zip-ties. Instead - remove the switch bracket (1 10mm bolt) - Then the pedal can be moved up enough so the spring simply goes right back in position. Reinstall the switch bracket wilst pushing the pedal down enough so the bracket clears. Piece'a'cake. Sorta. Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ JMP#1, PSJ, SquidBOOF#1 deilenberger@verizon.net NJ Shore BMW Riders web page: http://www.njsbmwr.org/ Moderator BMW E39 Enthusiast Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39 ==================================================================== "Argue with an idiot and he will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience" - Dilbert "The difference between intelligence and stupidity is - there is a limit to intelligence" - Anon ====================================================================
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#5. RE: UUC Clutch Pedal Pivot Bushing Install Problem - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 00:34:27 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: UUC Clutch Pedal Pivot Bushing Install Problem At 12:15 AM 3/16/2006, Jeff Bjerke wrote: Jeff, Thanks for letting us know it worked. That's how I did mine after futzing (tech-term) with the damn spring and the plastic perches and tie-wraps and my bench-vice for about 30 minutes and just getting frustrated. Once I figured out the switch plate was all that was holding it from moving up enough to get the spring in.. it took about 2 minutes to do. Really much easier - and safer (I had one spring perch go shooting past my head at one point.. as they say.. could'a taken an eye out..) Best, Don >Don, > Bingo! Worked like a charm. I'm not sure when the switch was made, but >somewhere between 1995 and 1998 the plastic spring perches grew to a loose >slip fit with the ID of the spring. Zip ties will not work on my car, not >even close. > This route was so much easier. So much so, I would go this way on a '95 as >well. Just mount the return spring prior to the switch bracket, not >afterwards. Although, my switch bracket had two 10mm bolts. It's amazing all >the little changes on these cars from year to year. > >Jeff >98 M3 Coupe
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#6. clutch kit for street driven M3? - from Mel Silva
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Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 06:38:21 -0600 From: Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: clutch kit for street driven M3? I'm in a bit of a quandary here. I know I need to replace my clutch soon, it's starting to howl if I slip the clutch at all, but still clamps completely if fully engaged. Plus the throw-out bearing has seen its fair share of abuse from stop-and-go commute traffic and it is starting to rattle a bit at idle. So the question is; do I replace the clutch with Sachs replacement parts, or go for something a little more 'sporty'? I have long considered the lightened flywheels from UUC and Rogue, but they seem a bit out of reach financially at the moment (at least I'm not still unemployed!). I'm sure I could get "opinions" on Bimmerforums, but I trust this group to be a bit more sane and realistic (just a bit). What is the right option for me; Stock replacement or "flux capacitor"? TIA Mel Silva Houston, TX '97 M3/4 www.melsilva.net <http://www.melsilva.net/>
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#7. Re: [E36M3] clutch kit for street driven M3? - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 08:50:49 -0600 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] clutch kit for street driven M3? Mel, A lightweight flywheel transforms the feel of the car as far as first and second gear acceleration and heel-toe downshifts go. The engine seems to rev much more easily. For street use (and track use too from my experience) the stock Sachs clutch works just fine, unless you are making major HP of course. Regards -- Jamie Howton 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#8. Monroe Shocks Update! - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:19:15 -0500 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: Monroe Shocks Update! Gruppe: Well! I did place an order for Bilsteins and since it wasn't going to be shipped until tomorrow (one week after my order) :( I cancelled the order. I had Monroes in mind and did a few 'froogle' searches. Here is the scoop: Ordered it online from www.autobarn.com (best price so far) Ready for this? $304 shipped for 2 struts and 2 dampers. Not done yet. Check out the link below for $50 rebate: http://www.monroe.com/promo/documents/spring_06/Monroe90WEB.pdf All in all for $254 I have a set of brand spanking new struts/dampers shipped to my door which comes with lifetime warranty and is matched for the factory springs (and is 60% less than Bilstein Sports). How cool is that? Ahmad PS: Thanks Gary Gray (AH Sidekick).
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#9. m3 ltw for sale - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:57:43 -0600 From: "Patrick Goss - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: m3 ltw for sale http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/141427276.html No affliliation, however, I volunteer to inspect, test drive, and opinionate this one for any list member. Patrick Goss 97 M3/4
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#10. Re: [E36M3] m3 ltw for sale - from Mark D
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Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 17:11:17 -0500 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] m3 ltw for sale On Thu, 2006-03-16 at 16:01 -0600, Patrick Goss - PA wrote: > Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2006 15:57:43 -0600 > From: "Patrick Goss - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> > Subject: m3 ltw for sale > > http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/141427276.html > > > > No affliliation, however, I volunteer to inspect, test drive, and > opinionate this one for any list member. > > > > Patrick Goss > > 97 M3/4 Oh baby! I'll test drive this one for anyone else too :) I'm in Philly Thanks, Mark