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#1. Re: [E36M3] rear subframe mounts - from Chris Teague
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Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:40:33 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] rear subframe mounts Stan, I went with the powerflex subframe bushings, and they feel fine on the street for me. I don't really noticed much extra vibration, if any. The diff bushing I replaced with a factory part. Chris ----- Original Message ----- > Thanks for the responses! > > I am leaning towards replacing the subframe bushings. I have gone with > Powerflex in the front control arms and the rear toe bushings. > > I also have the JTD transmission brace, and am wondering how much > additional > vibration I will get by going with Powerflex with these. Am I perhaps > better off staying with stock, so as not to stress the subframe mounting > points? > > This is not a daily driver.
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#2. RE: [E36M3] rear subframe mounts - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 22:47:10 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] rear subframe mounts Thanks again Chris, Bimmerworld lists two versions of Powerflex subframe bushings. But only the race versions are listed in stock. Do you recall which version you got? 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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#3. Re: [E36M3] rear subframe mounts - from Chris Teague
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Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 19:50:30 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] rear subframe mounts Stan, I have the purple ones, which are the street ones. The black ones (race) are firmer. Chris ----- Original Message ----- > Thanks again Chris, > > Bimmerworld lists two versions of Powerflex subframe bushings. But only > the > race versions are listed in stock. Do you recall which version you got? > > Regards, > Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net
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#4. RE: [E36M3] rear subframe mounts - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 23:32:20 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] rear subframe mounts > I have the purple ones, which are the street ones. > The black ones (race) are firmer. Thanks, now I just have to find them as Bimmerworld lists them out of stock. 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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#5. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Removing Evaporative Emissions - from Marco
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Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 21:55:51 -0800 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Removing Evaporative Emissions I've removed the charcoal canister and replaced it with a "tee". Mines a 95. ain't much more to a OBD1 than that. now a 96 has a more complicated system, so if it's an OBD1 conversion I have no idea. Marco -----Original Message----- From: geoff atkinson [mailto:pskalc@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 2:02 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] Removing Evaporative Emissions Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:55:18 -0500 From: "geoff atkinson" <pskalc@hotmail.com> Subject: Removing Evaporative Emissions Hi All, I'm working on a friend's race car right now, and have found some serious frustration with installing a new gas tank.... The old tank developed a leak. Has anyone removed the evaporative emissions? Any guidance out there with how to plumb it or what to remove? I'd like to get rid of the plumbing up to that additional tank in the rear quarter if possible. My brain's kinda worn out right now... So, at least for the next few days I can't think it out. It is a Prepared Class OBDI race car, BTW. Any ideas, DIY's, or maybe a reason to not do it? Thanks for any info, if it's out there. -Geoff Atkinson '95 M3 (awaiting the start of the winter projects) Other projects ************************************************* 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] Cabin Microfilter/Airbags - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 08:42:23 -0500 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Cabin Microfilter/Airbags >Dunno if there is or not, but I've removed a side airbag and the steering >wheel airbag without disconnecting the battery and no problems. OK *that* is a really bad idea, do you change spark plugs with the engine running? ;-) OK so jokes aside the only way that I know that an airbag can deploy is by introducing electricity to the connector. Nowadays the connectors have a few more safe guards built into them than in the past. I've disabled a few at work and received training but I refuse to do that again, was a special request and we were in a jam and needed some inert side impact airbags. -Carlos.
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Cabin Microfilter/Airbags - from mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:15:33 -0500 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Cabin Microfilter/Airbags Dunno if there is or not, but I've removed a side airbag and the steering wheel airbag without disconnecting the battery and no problems. Jim, Not a good idea, and I know you know that. It's like working under the car without jack stands. Anyway, it will cost many $$ to replace if it goes off and/or hurt you as well. Use one of those battery powered plug into cig-lighter hole devices to maintain tickle charge to OBC. just by two cents... Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe (sponsored by WCC & JT-Designs) Philly Region SCCA 2005 Philly Region BSP Champion
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#8. RE: Dinan Rant - from Ron & Brenya B.
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:17:47 -0600 From: "Ron & Brenya B." <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Dinan Rant Pat, See the following for Dinan spring rates, measured by UUC Motorwerks: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_techtip/techtips/e36_m3_spring.htm -rb --------------------------------------------- >Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:49:57 -0500 >From: "Patrick Kelly" <pkelly@agincourtcapital.com> >Subject: Dinan Rant > >I don't mind paying for the R&D of their proprietary stuff, but I'm not >sure >how much R&D they put into the off-the-shelf Koni SA's (not the shortened >versions, either) that require a cut-n-gut of my front strut housings. How >much R&D do they do to an off-the-shelf 3.5" Bosch HFM that you can get >anywhere, but they mark up 100%? > > > >And I might have bought another set of springs from them, but I wanted to >compare spring rates to what else was out there before I made my decision. >I wasn't trying to rip anybody off, or misuse proprietary information. >Hell, if I had the equipment, I'd be able to measure the spring rates; it >ain't rocket science. > > > >Eibach tells you what their spring rates are; I assume they do some R&D, >don't they? They seem to be able to make enough profit and still share >this >top-secret information with their customers. > > > >Bottom line: If you have something truly proprietary, which costs >considerable R&D (e.g., a supercharger kit) you should be able to charge a >premium. But charging big prices for everyday items and abusing your >customers who have simple questions ain't my idea of customer service. > > > >Pat Kelly
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#9. NGK Iridium Plugs - from ROWERS41@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 13:32:41 EST From: ROWERS41@aol.com Subject: NGK Iridium Plugs Has anyone here used the NGK IX Iridium spark plug (bkr6eix)? If so, good/bad/any opinion? If not, how about the NGK multi ground (bkr6equp)? I am planning on changing plugs on one stock 97 M3 US motor and one 97 OBDI conversion motor. Any ideas? Steve Fredericksburg, VA rowers41@aol.com
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#10. REMINDER: Essential Part to keep in your car - from Ron & Brenya B.
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Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 12:57:09 -0600 From: "Ron & Brenya B." <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: REMINDER: Essential Part to keep in your car All, I posted this info several years ago, but am repeating it because I was recently "saved" again as a result of following my previous advice. :-) ____________________________________________________________________________ To prevent being stranded somewhere, keep a spare radiator vent screw in your car at all times. The part number for the vent screw is: 17 1 11 712 788 This is the vent screw that is in the top of the radiator. It's made of plastic. These tend to get brittle over time, and will break. If it does, it will not be possible for your cooling system to pressurize, and your coolant will leak out. It's very cheap insurance (around $3.00). ____________________________________________________________________________ And, this part does not just fit the E36 M3. If you also own one of the following BMWs, get a vent plug for that car as well: Part 17111712788 (VENT SCREW) was found on the following vehicles: E30: Details on E30 E30 318i SEDAN E30 318i CONVERTIBLE E30 318is COUPE E31: Details on E31 E31 840Ci COUPE E31 840i COUPE E31 850Ci COUPE E31 850CSi COUPE E34: Details on E34 E34 525i SEDAN E34 525i TOURING E36: Details on E36 E36 318i SEDAN E36 318i CONVERTIBLE E36 318is COUPE E36 318ti COMPACT E36 320i SEDAN E36 323i COUPE E36 323i CONVERTIBLE E36 325i CONVERTIBLE E36 325i SEDAN E36 325is COUPE E36 328i SEDAN E36 328i COUPE E36 328i CONVERTIBLE E36 M3 SEDAN E36 M3 COUPE E36 M3 CONVERTIBLE E38: Details on E38 E38 740i SEDAN E38 740iL SEDAN E38 750iL SEDAN E38 740iLP SEDAN E38 750iLP SEDAN E39: Details on E39 E39 528i SEDAN E39 525i TOURING E39 525i SEDAN E39 528i TOURING E39 530i SEDAN E39 540i SEDAN E39 540iP SEDAN E39 540i TOURING E46: Details on E46 E46 320i SEDAN E46 323Ci COUPE E46 323Ci CONVERTIBLE E46 323i SEDAN E46 323i TOURING E46 325Ci COUPE E46 325Ci CONVERTIBLE E46 325i SEDAN E46 325i TOURING E46 325xi SEDAN E46 325xi TOURING E46 328Ci COUPE E46 328i SEDAN E46 330Ci COUPE E46 330Ci CONVERTIBLE E46 330i SEDAN E46 330xi SEDAN E46 M3 CONVERTIBLE E46 M3 COUPE E52: Details on E52 E52 ALPINA V8 ROADSTER E53: Details on E53 E53 X5 3.0i SUV E53 X5 4.4i SUV E53 X5 4.6is SUV E53 X5 4.8is SUV E83: Details on E83 E83 X3 2.5i SUV E83 X3 3.0i SUV E85: Details on E85 E85 Z4 2.5i ROADSTER E85 Z4 3.0i ROADSTER Z3: Details on Z3 Z3 Z3 1.9 ROADSTER Z3 Z3 2.8 ROADSTER Z3 Z3 M COUPE Z3 Z3 M ROADSTER Z3 Z3 2.5 ROADSTER Z3 Z3 2.5i ROADSTER Z3 Z3 2.8 COUPE Z3 Z3 3.0i COUPE Z3 Z3 3.0i ROADSTER (Thanks to realoem.com for this list) Hope this helps! -rb