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#1. Re: [E36M3] RE: Traction Control/ACS light comes on and stays on.. - from Jesse Chamberlain
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Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 15:01:11 -0500 From: "Jesse Chamberlain" <jesse.chamberlain@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Traction Control/ACS light comes on and stays on.. I will have to go and check the tire pressure, but I believe they should be around 34ish on both sides. I last measured them about 2 months ago, lets hope they didn't change that fast. Thanks Jesse On 3/28/06, Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick.Goss@gmacm.com> wrote: > > Tire pressure off that much perhaps? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jesse Chamberlain [mailto:jesse.chamberlain@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 2:32 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Traction Control/ACS light comes on and stays > on.. > > Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 14:24:20 -0500 > From: "Jesse Chamberlain" <jesse.chamberlain@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Traction Control/ACS light comes on and stays > on.. > > I have the stock size tires and wheels (M contour) for the M3, > (245/40-17s > on rear and 225/45-17s on front I believe?) This also just started > happening a few weeks ago, and I've had the tires on the car since last > summer. I have heard people say that if your alignment is out of wack, > then > it might cause the ASC light to come on, but the car drives straight. > Another point, I went out today at lunch time, and drove it, and the > light > didn't come on. :) >
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Fuel Starvation - Sale - from James Clay
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Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 16:29:47 -0500 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Fuel Starvation - Sale You have to splice 2 wires for the second pump and run an new fuel line on top of the tank, not too tough. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com http://www.bimmerworldracing.com http://www.powerflexusa.com Race Proven BMW Performance 877.639.9648
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#3. RE: [E36M3] SunBelt Cams...was...RE: Lack of performance improvement - from Seth Thomas
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Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 16:38:38 -0500 From: "Seth Thomas" <porsche993@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] SunBelt Cams...was...RE: Lack of performance improvement This is not a problem with the kit out right now. The software is dead on. I have no problems with CE lights or with not being able to run O2 sensors. The kit makes a huge difference in power on the car. My car is similar to Brads except I have AA headers. On their dyno with those headers, trackpipe, and the cam kit it is now at 273rwhp and 232 ft lb of torque. The car feels faster than my wife's E46 M3 SMG. Seth Thomas www.bimmerworldracing.com -----Original Message----- From: Brad DeMotte [mailto:brad@demottearchitects.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 1:22 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] SunBelt Cams...was...RE: Lack of performance improvement Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:12:40 -0500 From: "Brad DeMotte" <brad@demottearchitects.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] SunBelt Cams...was...RE: Lack of performance improvement Kim, I installed the Sunbelt cams a few months ago when replacing a blown head gasket. To optimize the cams, they should be installed with all the similar parts of a "typical" cam kit, like the Eurosport/Conforti cam kit. Don't bother installing if no other parts are already installed or plan to be. Some parts are the same and some parts are different, and most aftermarket tuners are still working out the bugs for parts to compliment the Sunbelt cams. The biggest issue was the software, as it's not simply a flash of Conforti software.......most likely you'll scrap what you'll have and have to buy again (at least this was the case as of a few months ago). I believe there are fewer issues if any with the OBDI cars vs. the OBDII, mostly software related issues. I ended up not doing the M50 manifold conversion, but did install the following:Conforti CAI, Porsche HFM w/ Euro HFM adapter,24# injectors,shorty headers, "custom software" from Turner (based on a lot of their tuning R&D). Shorty headers and the Porsche HFM decisions made after a lot of research and discussion with my tuners and others out there. Or consider a stand alone programmable ECU unit, but big $$. Definitely have to go with larger injectors. Only issue is that I have to run w/ the O2 sensors unplugged or it runs like crap in a certain RPM range, but runs great with them disconnected. Am working on trying to get rid of the CE light so I can make it thru an emmissions test here in Ct. Performance gain is incredible........well worth it. HUGE difference between previous setup of CAI, exhaust, Conforti software, underdrive pullies. Would be an even bigger improvement over stock. Those E46 M3's will not longer be pulling away on the straights. Can't wait to get on track in the next few weeks. Hope that helps....... Brad DeMotte '97 M3 w/ Sunbelt cams
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#4. Re: Fuel Starvation - Sale - from Roy Kao
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Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 16:45:30 -0500 From: "Roy Kao" <royckao@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Fuel Starvation - Sale FWIW, I've decided to put one of these kits in - and Bimmerworld is going to install it when I send the car down (soon James!) to have a half cage and harnesses installed. Don't want to take the chance even for a moment of burning a piston or worse now that the car is pretty fully set up for the track, this limitation is bound to kick in more often. It's already happened with just the suspension and R-compounds on high speed right turns. -- Roy - '99 M3 Estoril Blue > > -------------------- 1 -------------------- > Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 19:06:19 -0500 > From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> > Subject: Fuel Kit - details > > The common question so far is how is this different from others on the > market. This is the two pump kit, our Stage 2. When we initially > started selling these 4-5 years ago, we sold a single pump kit with > upgraded sender on the driver's side. This is fairly effective, but the > starvation problem is only lessened in some tanks. The 2 pumps are the > only way to positively solve the issue for good. Stage 1 details are > still on our website, but we no longer offer it. > > James Clay > http://www.bimmerworld.com > http://www.bimmerworldracing.com > http://www.powerflexusa.com > Race Proven BMW Performance > 877.639.9648
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#5. Re:Fuel Starvation - from Peter Fanning
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Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:46:40 -0800 From: Peter Fanning <pbfanning@comcast.net> Subject: Re:Fuel Starvation I also have a '98 M3/4, pretty much stock. I get no fuel starvation that I'm aware of at any of the NW tracks. I'm thinking I drive hard enough and PRI, PIR and SRP all have long, high-g corners. Maybe another advantage of a sedan? Peter Fanning '95 318ti '98 M3/4 '03 530i At 12:01 PM 3/28/2006, you wrote: >Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 10:14:56 -0800 >From: "Gus Iverson" <gus.iverson@gmail.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fuel Starvation - Sale > >Is this more of a problem with specific model years? I've got a 98 >M3/4 and typically run on the road course (Seattle International) down >to just over 1/8th of a tank without problems. > >Or is it just that I'm not driving hard enough yet? > >Gus
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#6. Fuel Starvation - from Kirk
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Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 18:06:23 -0800 From: "Kirk" <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: Fuel Starvation My '95 M3 starves like an Emperor penguin waiting for their mate to return from fishing <pop culture reference off>. Any right hander longer than 3 or 4 seconds in duration with 1/2 tank or less and I'm in trouble. Time to pony up for the kit... Kirk Lachman Las Vegas '95 M3 #21 I-stock
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#7. Re: Fuel Starvation - Sale - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:06:37 EST From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: Fuel Starvation - Sale Jim - I think you are correct. I have run my 9/95 production M3 in DE's until the low fuel warning light came on and not had a fuel starvation problem. Lowell Seaton '95 M3 - Second fuel pump? Who needs it! --------------------------------------------------------------- In a message dated 3/28/06 1:52:23 PM Central Standard Time, jim@jimbassett.com writes: But, there is a difference in model years. Based on my experience, the earlier E36s (pre-96, possibly non-M only?) don't exhibit this problem. I've run the 325is race car down to well into the reserve, and it corner's a LOT harder/faster than the M3 ever did (race suspension, wider/stickier tires).
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: Fuel Starvation - Sale - from Alain van der Heide
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Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 22:22:21 -0700 From: "Alain van der Heide" <ajvdh1@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Fuel Starvation - Sale > Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:06:37 EST > From: LoweSeaton@aol.com > Subject: Re: Fuel Starvation - Sale > > > Jim - I think you are correct. I have run my 9/95 production M3 in DE's > until the low fuel warning light came on and not had a fuel starvation > problem. ObMeToo: I have a 10/94 build car, and I've run it to just under 1/4 tank with no starvation. - Alain (Keeps the crankcase topped up too - that starvation that worries me more)
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#9. RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] Re: Fuel Starvation - Sale - from Marco
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Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 22:04:29 -0800 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] Re: Fuel Starvation - Sale I've noticed the early M3s have a slightly different fuel set up than the later ones. At least my 5/94 build date had a different set up than a MY97. I never had fuel pickup problems in my M3, but I went ahead and did the 2 pump fix while getting the car ready for a 25 hour enduro in 03. The MY 97 had the pickup problem under 1/2 a tank, I never saw the problem in the early 95. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Alain van der Heide [mailto:ajvdh1@comcast.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 9:22 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] Re: Fuel Starvation - Sale Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2006 22:22:21 -0700 From: "Alain van der Heide" <ajvdh1@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Fuel Starvation - Sale > Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:06:37 EST > From: LoweSeaton@aol.com > Subject: Re: Fuel Starvation - Sale > > > Jim - I think you are correct. I have run my 9/95 production M3 in DE's > until the low fuel warning light came on and not had a fuel starvation > problem. ObMeToo: I have a 10/94 build car, and I've run it to just under 1/4 tank with no starvation. - Alain (Keeps the crankcase topped up too - that starvation that worries me more) ************************************************* 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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#10. Broken Ellipsoidal - from Mark Greer
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Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 08:22:51 -0500 (EST) From: "Mark Greer" <mark.greer@excite.com> Subject: Broken Ellipsoidal On my way to work this morning some trucker launched a piece of wood into my passenger-side headlight, shattering the lens. Can this be repaired and are spare parts available? If I need to buy the entire assembly, what's a good source? I could put the OEMs back in, but I really like the replacements, Mark 1997 M3 Sedan _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!