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#1. Hazard Lights on the Track - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 12:57:38 -0400 From: "Rich Dorffer" <E36M3Digest@gmail.com> Subject: Hazard Lights on the Track > > From: Mark Dadgar mark@pdc-racing.net > > On Jun 4, 2006, at 7:54 PM, Rich Dorffer wrote: > >> From: Zack Steinkamp <thenobot@yahoo.com> > >> > >> Local club regs specify that if an instructor is driving the car, the > >> hazards should be on. > > > >> From: "Gus Iverson" < gus.iverson@gmail.com> > >> For the record, our local club (BMW of Puget Sound) requests that > >> instructors driving their own cars put on the hazard flashers so that > >> other people know that the driver of that car *should* know what he's > >> doing. > >> > > > > > > Why? > > Two reasons: > > 1) it lets the students know that the car screaming up behind them is > being driven by someone who knows what they're doing I'd argue that... ;-) Besides, this implies the students actually know they have rear view mirrors and how to use them... 2) it lets the corner workers, stewards, group leaders, and chief > instructors easily spot instructors who aren't behaving like instructors IMO, it shouldn't matter who is driving the car, instructor or student, if they aren't behaving as they should, it should be noted and discussed with them and dealt accordingly. > They would have loved the two numbskull instructors at Mid-Ohio on > > Memorial > > Day in matching yellow Z06s with matching blue driving suits going > > out in > > various group tailing each other tight as can be all around the track, > > terrorizing others. If one got out ahead of the other, they > > peddled around > > the track until the other one was on their @ss and then ran > > together like > > two bats out of h*ll. > > I can pretty safely say that those guys would have been parked and > then not invited back to a GGC event. We have a very low tolerance > for stuff like that since we operate under the principle that driving > schools are for the STUDENTS, not the instructors. Normally, the instructors are fine, this was the first I have seen this type of behavior. Regards, Rich
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#2. Re: Optima Battery - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 12:58:00 -0400 From: "Rich Dorffer" <E36M3Digest@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Optima Battery > > Battery: Interstate MTP-91. Got one in both cars. Easy replacement, and > > <$100. > > I would have thought the gel batteries would have come further along > (Optima, etc); but, at last check, they didn't have a size that fit > appropriately for Bimmers... The Optima 34R does fit, but have to modify the hold down bracket which is easy to do and/or get a longer negative battery lead which is also cheap/easy. Regards, Rich
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#3. RE: [E36M3] WTB Voltage Regulator - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 13:05:31 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] WTB Voltage Regulator Paul, Just the regulator, not the entire alternator. High rpms kills regulators. Ahmad -----Original Message----- From: Paul L Fisher [mailto:bmw@paul-fisher.com] Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 12:45 PM To: 'Ahmad Lutfeali'; 'E36M3' Subject: RE: [E36M3] WTB Voltage Regulator Are you looking for the regulator alone or the whole alternator? www.rockauto.com has the Bosh alternator for $178.99 plus core. Paul L Fisher 2000 540i 6 E39 M62 TU Titanium Silver Metallic 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic 1989 325ix E30 M20 Cinnabar Red Elkhorn, WI. -----Original Message----- From: Ahmad Lutfeali [mailto:m3_racer99@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 11:35 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] WTB Voltage Regulator Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 12:35:19 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: WTB Voltage Regulator Group, The voltage regulator in my 08/98 build date M3's alternator (14V 80A) died out yesterday. I checked with AutoZone and local parts store, bimmerzone etc along with googling it, no luck. I'd like to avoid the dealer if I can, is there a place I can get this Bosch (or another brand) part? Thanks, Ahmad ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/355 - Release Date: 6/2/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/355 - Release Date: 6/2/2006
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#4. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] ABS question - from Marco
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 10:06:54 -0700 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] ABS question $500 to repair a wire? Or is it the ribbon cable in the abs unit that is bad? There is a ribbon cable in the abs unit that goes bad. Somewhere on the net is a procedure to fix that cable, usually the dealer wants to replace the unit instead of repairing the unit. If it's one of the sensor cables leading from the hall effect sensors at the wheels I find it hard to believe it would be $500 to repair. Personally I think $500 for ABS is worth it. If it saves you from an accident.... what's your insurance deductible? Marco -----Original Message----- From: Carl Stern [mailto:carl.stern@xilinx.com] Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 9:55 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] ABS question Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 10:48:41 -0600 From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> Subject: ABS question Dear Collective, If your ABS (anti-lock brakes) went out would you pay $500 to repair it or would you just live with a regular braking system? Apparently, I have a short in my wiring harness between the sensors and the ABS module. This has been triggering the ABS light for the better part of a year. (there have been cases of rabbits chewing up some wires at my company parking lot, perhaps they got me too) Note 1: I do track the car occasionally. Note 2: I don't drive the car in the snow. Note 3: It rarely rains here, I drive on dry roads 98% of the time. thanks, Carl 95 M3, 43k ************************************************* 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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#5. Re: [E36M3] Hazard Lights on the Track - from Jay Hudson
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 10:14:33 -0700 From: "Jay Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hazard Lights on the Track I've seen instructors make mistakes. Including me. Not sure if it's been mentioned, but it allows the students or intermediate drivers to identify the instructor as someone who ought to know his/her way around the track. They can follow and learn the line, etc. It can also create confusion. "Is that car with the hazards on in trouble? Should I not pass? What's going on?" Jay
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Hazard Lights on the Track - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 13:19:17 -0400 From: "Rich Dorffer" <E36M3Digest@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hazard Lights on the Track On 6/5/06, Jay Hudson <jwhud@budget.net> wrote: > > I've seen instructors make mistakes. Including me. You aren't alone, show me an instructor that hasn't made a mistake... ;-) Aside from those on this list of course... Not sure if it's been mentioned, but it allows the students or intermediate > drivers to identify the instructor as someone who ought to know his/her > way > around the track. They can follow and learn the line, etc. I have seen a number of instructors that I would not follow their line. Also, with different equipment, different lines are entirely plausible. It can also create confusion. "Is that car with the hazards on in trouble? > Should I not pass? What's going on?" Indeed. Regards, Rich
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#7. Re: Any thoughts on the SuperSprint SS exhaust? - from Jason Lombard
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 10:19:26 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Lombard <jrlombard@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Any thoughts on the SuperSprint SS exhaust? Scott, I'm not sure if you're open to other options, but Ben at Rogue is a list member and offers their DMS system for the E36. Nice quality, a few ponies, EXCELLENT SOUND, lighter than OEM. No affiliation other than Ben is a nice guy, and I'm a satisfied customer. Jason Lombard '96 M3 Dakar II/Black Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 15:36:19 -0700 From: "scott stiles" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> Subject: Any thoughts on the SuperSprint SS exhaust? I'm about to pull the trigger on this exhaust. Any feedback? I'm looking for a slightly higher noise level, along with a few ponies. This is on a '97 M3/2, fwiw. Thanks, Scott. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#8. Re: ABS question - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 13:19:36 -0400 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Re: ABS question I have been living without my ABS for quite a while, and I do track my car. Since many cars don't have ABS, I would suggest it is up to you. 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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#9. RE: ABS question - from M540
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 13:31:35 -0400 From: "M540" <m540@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: ABS question Carl, When I was faced with that question recently, I decided to repair it. My logic was that $500 is about a typical insurance deductible and doing the repair would be worth avoiding the hassle of a collision repair alone. Throw in the potential for bodily harm due to sub-par braking and it was a no-brainer for me. That said, I ended up doing the repair myself to avoid shelling out bucks to the dealer (who'd quoted me nearly $3k for parts). I was able to narrow down my repair by paying the dealer to tell me what error codes were showing up. Do you happen to know what they read when you got it checked out? Kevin Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 10:48:41 -0600 From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> Subject: ABS question Dear Collective, If your ABS (anti-lock brakes) went out would you pay $500 to repair it or would you just live with a regular braking system? Apparently, I have a short in my wiring harness between the sensors and the ABS module. This has been triggering the ABS light for the better part of a year. (there have been cases of rabbits chewing up some wires at my company parking lot, perhaps they got me too) Note 1: I do track the car occasionally. Note 2: I don't drive the car in the snow. Note 3: It rarely rains here, I drive on dry roads 98% of the time. thanks, Carl 95 M3, 43k
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#10. Re: [E36M3] WTB Voltage Regulator - from Tom Melton
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 13:44:19 -0400 From: "Tom Melton" <Tom.Melton@emoryhealthcare.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] WTB Voltage Regulator www.pelicanparts.com Voltage Regulators Electricity flows in the same way water does, if you put a funnel under a flowing source of water, only a certain amount will be able to get through at a time. Voltage regulators work in the same way. Over time, age and normal driving conditions can cause voltage regulators to fail, causing over or undercharging of your BMW's electrical system. Replace your voltage regulator today and keep your BMW's electrical system in check. Voltage Regulator (80A Valeo), 323i/is/iC (1996-99), 325i/is/iC (1992-95), M3 (1995-99) Brand: Valeo [Photo] 12-31-1-735-788-M262$39.25 Voltage Regulator, 323i/is/iC (1996-99), 325i/is/iC (1992-95), M3 (1995-99) Brand: Bosch [Photo] 12-31-1-747-920-M14$69.00 Voltage Regulator (80A Valeo), 318i/is/iC (from 09/93) Brand: Valeo [Photo] 12-32-1-739-435-M262$48.75 Voltage Regulator (105A Valeo), 318i/is/iC (thru 08/93) Brand: Valeo [Photo] 12-31-1-739-193-M262$38.25 Voltage Regulator, (80A Valeo), 318i/is/iC (from 09/93), 318ti (1995-99) Brand: Valeo [Photo] 12-32-1-739-435-M262$48.75 -Tom >>> "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> 6/5/2006 12:34 pm >>> Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 12:35:19 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: WTB Voltage Regulator Group, The voltage regulator in my 08/98 build date M3's alternator (14V 80A) died out yesterday. I checked with AutoZone and local parts store, bimmerzone etc along with googling it, no luck. I'd like to avoid the dealer if I can, is there a place I can get this Bosch (or another brand) part? Thanks, Ahmad ************************************************* 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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#11. RE: [E36M3] RE: ABS question - from Paul L Fisher
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Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 12:43:19 -0500 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: ABS question Another thing to think about is the potential liability of not fixing the ABS system. If the person you ran into can make a reasonable argument that you wouldn't of hit them if you had functioning ABS, you might be liable. I'm not a lawyer, just live in a litigious society. Paul L Fisher 2000 540i 6 E39 M62 TU Titanium Silver Metallic 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic 1989 325ix E30 M20 Cinnabar Red Elkhorn, WI. -----Original Message----- From: M540 [mailto:m540@bellsouth.net] Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 12:35 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] RE: ABS question Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 13:31:35 -0400 From: "M540" <m540@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: ABS question Carl, When I was faced with that question recently, I decided to repair it. My logic was that $500 is about a typical insurance deductible and doing the repair would be worth avoiding the hassle of a collision repair alone. Throw in the potential for bodily harm due to sub-par braking and it was a no-brainer for me. That said, I ended up doing the repair myself to avoid shelling out bucks to the dealer (who'd quoted me nearly $3k for parts). I was able to narrow down my repair by paying the dealer to tell me what error codes were showing up. Do you happen to know what they read when you got it checked out? Kevin Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 10:48:41 -0600 From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> Subject: ABS question Dear Collective, If your ABS (anti-lock brakes) went out would you pay $500 to repair it or would you just live with a regular braking system? Apparently, I have a short in my wiring harness between the sensors and the ABS module. This has been triggering the ABS light for the better part of a year. (there have been cases of rabbits chewing up some wires at my company parking lot, perhaps they got me too) Note 1: I do track the car occasionally. Note 2: I don't drive the car in the snow. Note 3: It rarely rains here, I drive on dry roads 98% of the time. thanks, Carl 95 M3, 43k -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.8.1/355 - Release Date: 6/2/2006