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#1. [E36M3] Strap Wrench on a Koni shock shaft - from Dave DeBuhr
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Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 18:06:47 -0700 From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> Subject: [E36M3] Strap Wrench on a Koni shock shaft In tightening the top nut on the front strut (Ground Control w/ CC plates/Koni) Is it OK to get hold of the shock shaft with a strap wrench so it doen't spin while tightening the top nut?. I don't want to do anything stupid and damage the strut. When I am hitting the nut with an impact wrench, (short quick bursts), the shaft just wants to spin...Thanks for any tips. Still trying to solve a loud rattling sound in the left front. How do I check the front control arm bushings and ball joints to see if they are the culprit? I tightened the heck out of the sway bar end links and tightened the top nut with an impact wrench. The rattling was gone for about 5 miles of city driving then it came back...
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#2. Re: Thermostat Question - from david kroth
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Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 18:28:40 -0700 (PDT) From: david kroth <david_kroth@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Thermostat Question Rich wrote: > Has anyone here ever gotten 141k miles out of an > original radiator in an E36 M3? I had 131K on my '93 325 when I sold the car with the original radiator and hoses two years ago. The M3 and 325 use the same radiator. *shrug* It was on its third water pump and thermostat, however. David Kroth david_kroth@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#3. Carfax please - from bob thomas
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 02:40:26 +0000 From: "bob thomas" <bobthomas18@hotmail.com> Subject: Carfax please Can someone check this VIN for me please? wbaam33xxkc60968. Thanks-Bob Thomas
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Strap Wrench on a Koni shock shaft - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 08:51:32 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Strap Wrench on a Koni shock shaft >When I am hitting the nut with an impact wrench, (short quick >bursts), the shaft just wants to spin...Thanks for any tips. Still trying to solve a >loud rattling sound in the left front. Hitting Konis with an impact on the top nut is a sure way to make sure that they're gonners soon, if not already. Hand tighten those bad boys all the delicate adjustment crap is up top (I believe). I double nut the top to make sure they don't loosen up. Hold the shaft somewhere that isn't going to damage the area that goes inside the strut insert, probably the best way is to pull the struts and do it on your work bench. -Carlos.
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Strap Wrench on a Koni shock shaft - from Dave DeBuhr
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 07:56:25 -0700 From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Strap Wrench on a Koni shock shaft I pulled the strut last night. I'll pull the bump stop down and carefully grab the top of the shaft with a strap wrench or something and torque them right on my work bench.. Thanks! -----Original Message----- Hitting Konis with an impact on the top nut is a sure way to make sure that they're gonners soon, if not already. Hand tighten those bad boys all the delicate adjustment crap is up top (I believe). I double nut the top to make sure they don't loosen up. Hold the shaft somewhere that isn't going to damage the area that goes inside the strut insert, probably the best way is to pull the struts and do it on your work bench. -Carlos.
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#6. FS: 96' M3 Exhaust, Sway Bars - from Steven Tom
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:42:13 -0700 From: Steven Tom <stom@qualcomm.com> Subject: FS: 96' M3 Exhaust, Sway Bars I just thought I would throw this out there even though it's only stock '96 M3 parts. M3 Exhaust: $125 + shipping. Yes it has the larger tubing. I took it off around 55k miles. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b170/stom_m3/IMG_6676.jpg M3 Sway bars, bushings and links: $75 + shipping. I replaced these at the same time as the suspension. http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b170/stom_m3/IMG_6677.jpg Let me know if you are interested. steve
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#7. larger front splitters - from Tom Yee
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:00:18 -0400 From: "Tom Yee" <tomgsr@hotmail.com> Subject: larger front splitters Dear E36 M3 fans: Has anyone fabricated or installed a deeper front splitter than the factory piece? I get a bit of lift at speed (yes, I know gas is $$$ and speed eats gas) and wondered about a deeper splitter. I don't really want to scrape roadkill, I just want maybe another inch of depth/extension. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, Tom Yee
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#8. Re: [E36M3] larger front splitters - from Richard Harden
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:13:26 -0400 From: "Richard Harden" <roguem3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] larger front splitters www.maxvelocity.net Roman is the owner and has developed a bunch of different splitters. -Richard On 4/26/06, Tom Yee <tomgsr@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 14:00:18 -0400 > From: "Tom Yee" <tomgsr@hotmail.com> > Subject: larger front splitters > > Dear E36 M3 fans: > > Has anyone fabricated or installed a deeper front splitter than the > factory > piece? I get a bit of lift at speed (yes, I know gas is $$$ and speed > eats > gas) and wondered about a deeper splitter. I don't really want to scrape > roadkill, I just want maybe another inch of depth/extension. Any > suggestions? > > Thanks in advance, > > Tom Yee > > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#9. Re: [E36M3] larger front splitters - from Gary
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:15:54 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] larger front splitters Actually you don't need a deper splitter's you need to fabricate the part that goes out ( brain fart can't think of the name) it needs to go out 3.5 inches to be effective. Grassroots did a test on the front splitter/extension and they found that under 3.5 it did not provide enough down force, and over 3.5 no gain...I am making one for my car. I don't want to spend a lot on something I will more than likely kill a few times ;-) I figure I can make one for under 100 bucks out of Basla wood and fiberglass...Should be light and fairly durable for track use..And I can make a few spares easily.. Gary Soon to be boosting...going into withdrawls....
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#10. Tire Fitment - from Kent Shephard
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Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:38:34 -0700 From: Kent Shephard <Kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Tire Fitment Hi, I'm curious about 18" tire fitment. What size have people with 18" wheels been able to fit? Will a 245/40 or 255/40 fit in the rear. Will a 235/40 fit in the front? I'm looking a Dunlop FM901 not that it matters a lot. Thanks, Kent