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#1. RE: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel - from Jim Powell
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:03:14 -0700 From: "Jim Powell" <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel This is a copy made by someone up in Canada. Jim Mihal is aware of it. He's in Mexico for a week, just talked to him about it on the phone. Not the smartest move on this guy's part since he's only 30 minutes from Jim's house. Jim Powell -----Original Message----- From: Goss, Patrick - PA [mailto:Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM] Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 10:36 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:33:36 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: germanwerkz underpanel http://www.germanwerkz.com/index.php?data=products/e36002 Didn't know there were others up to besides JTD....never heard any list member here mention it either. Maybe it's new, or I've been sleeping. Patrick Goss Crimpled Kidneys ************************************************* 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. RE: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:05:21 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel On Mon, July 10, 2006 10:56 am, Goss, Patrick - PA said: > That would certainly explain the lack of list chatter. Our mothers > taught us well, "if you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing at > all" Which is a bit of worthless, PC-era, advice, IMNSHO. :-) Jim Bassett - doesn't tolerate a$$hat-ery, and WILL call you on it, if necessary (as a few on this list will attest from elsewhere :-)) P.S. If the Germanwerkz panel IS a rip-off of the JTD one, then they are theiving scumbags :-)
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Opinions needed on adjustable RLCA's - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:10:33 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Opinions needed on adjustable RLCA's Bob, it's probably not caster or amount of lowering, but probably too much toe in, which is normal that it changed with a snibit of lowering during the spring swap. Did you get a fresh alignment after the spring swap. Should've had the work done at Goss's garage they have toe plates you know :) Patrick Goss -----Original Message----- From: mdriver13@aol.com [mailto:mdriver13@aol.com] Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 1:56 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Opinions needed on adjustable RLCA's Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:46:26 -0400 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Opinions needed on adjustable RLCA's Group, Well I installed Eibach Pro-Kit springs on the M3 last week. I did not want much of a drop in ride height. I actually got less than expected -- about a half inch all around. I suspect between 10 year old OEM springs and old insulator pads that I already had some sag with age (don't we all). Anyway, I do have a slight rubbing issue on the left rear tire. It's not rubbing on the fender (they are rolled), but I'm seeing a rub mark on the inside of the wheel well plastic cover. Just a little, but I'm concerned that when I autox this weekend it could become a bigger issue. I have as much negative camber as I can get from the OEM RLCA's but that's only -1.6 degrees. More camber will help solve this rubbing AND help the handling too. I've been looking at the adjustable RLCA's and my question is who makes the best?? All opinions wanted...I like what I see from Turner, GC, Rogue, and BMP. They all seem to be in the $300 price range too. I want easy adjustability to go from street (-1.0 degree) to autox (-2.5 degrees). TIA, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe (sponsored by WCC & JT-Designs) Philly Region SCCA 2005 Philly Region BSP Champion ________________________________________________________________________ Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. ************************************************* 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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#4. RE: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:13:50 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel Does JTD have a patent to it? Probably better to pursue that angle vs. some M3 guys showing up at his house with old lower control arms:) -----Original Message----- From: Jim Powell [mailto:jsp98m3@apexcone.com] Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 2:03 PM To: Goss, Patrick - PA; 'E36M3' Subject: RE: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel This is a copy made by someone up in Canada. Jim Mihal is aware of it. He's in Mexico for a week, just talked to him about it on the phone. Not the smartest move on this guy's part since he's only 30 minutes from Jim's house. Jim Powell -----Original Message----- From: Goss, Patrick - PA [mailto:Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM] Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 10:36 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:33:36 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: germanwerkz underpanel http://www.germanwerkz.com/index.php?data=products/e36002 Didn't know there were others up to besides JTD....never heard any list member here mention it either. Maybe it's new, or I've been sleeping. Patrick Goss Crimpled Kidneys ************************************************* 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] fuel pump - from Marc Plante
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 14:15:32 -0400 From: "Marc Plante" <marcva@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] fuel pump Beyond bench testing the fuel pumps themselves, you might also check/replace the fuel pump relay under the hood. Only issue that doesn't work for me is that you have a dual setup that isn't failing simultaneously. Marc Plante 1997 E36 M3/4 72k (still stinks) 2005 Child (stinks sometimes) Vienna, VA
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#6. RE: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:21:33 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel Hope you're not calling me out, I merely pointed this out. I am not supporting the pirating cause at all. I merely stumbled upon this while looking for a new front panel, (dang New Jersians how dare they confuse weight of M3 against rear bumper for emergency brake being stuck on, let me hit the gas more, Hey, what's that crunching noise?) Patrick -----Original Message----- From: Jim Bassett [mailto:jim@jimbassett.com] Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 2:07 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:05:21 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel On Mon, July 10, 2006 10:56 am, Goss, Patrick - PA said: > That would certainly explain the lack of list chatter. Our mothers > taught us well, "if you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing at > all" Which is a bit of worthless, PC-era, advice, IMNSHO. :-) Jim Bassett - doesn't tolerate a$$hat-ery, and WILL call you on it, if necessary (as a few on this list will attest from elsewhere :-)) P.S. If the Germanwerkz panel IS a rip-off of the JTD one, then they are theiving scumbags :-) ************************************************* 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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#7. RE: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:22:14 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] germanwerkz underpanel On Mon, July 10, 2006 11:21 am, Goss, Patrick - PA said: > Hope you're not calling me out, Nope, not at all. Trust me, if I HAD, you wouldn't feel the need to ask the question :-) You just provided a "launching pad" to bring me into the conversation, that's all. Carry on :-) Jim Bassett
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#8. Need CarFax please - from B Stoll
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:24:09 -0700 (PDT) From: B Stoll <m3tec@yahoo.com> Subject: Need CarFax please Gruppe, Does anyone have access to CarFax ? Mine expired. Please reply offline. Vielen dank, Bob 98 M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Opinions needed on adjustable RLCA's - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 14:44:16 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Opinions needed on adjustable RLCA's >They all seem to be in the $300 price range too. I want easy adjustability to go from street (-1.0 degree) to autox (-2.5 degrees). IMO you don't want to be changing camber in the rear all the time. Set it at -2.0 degrees and forgettaboutit. I went with the Turner ones. Make sure these things are legal for your autox class first though. -Carlos.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Opinions needed on adjustable RLCA's - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 14:30:36 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Opinions needed on adjustable RLCA's Bob, I have the GC ones sourced from Bimmerworld, I don't know if they are the best but they are pretty nicely machined and they hold their adjustment without issue. I wouldn't consider them to be so easy to adjust that they'd be something I'd want to adjust frequently; but I suppose that depends upon your tolerance for pain... Speaking of pain you will also get an increase in NVH over stock with the solid bushings. I have a personal theory that installing solid bushings in one part of the suspension will quickly cause the surrounding rubber bushings to fail more quickly. I speak as one that has no remaining non-solid bushings in his suspension which is why it's not a street car anymore. Regards -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Re: Locker Room smell - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:36:11 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Locker Room smell On Sat, July 8, 2006 11:06 pm, kim.burgess@att.net said: > I have two E36s and there is no reason to remove the glove box to replace > the micro-filter. Simply carefully remove the panel below the g-box, > remove light from panel and access the cabin filter. Replace filter, > replace light into lower panel, replace lower panel. Correct, and if you want/need slightly more extensive instructions, see Brett Anderson's Koala Motorsport web site: http://www.koalamotorsport.com/article-e36microfilter.asp (On my M3, there's a junction box that is a bit in the way, but it unhooks from it's mount, making it pretty easy to get the filter in/out.) Cheers, Jim Bassett