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#1. RE: [E36M3] OT: (Still car related) Why I love my wife... - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:09:10 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] OT: (Still car related) Why I love my wife... Very cool Wayne, this reminds me of one of my projects. 2 nightstands, made from genuine volk racing wheels (bent but only on the inner lip). I found threaded rod and fashioned legs which fasten through the wheel nuts, topped off with a nice tuner center cap. I used glass from the dept store, and in this state we have been using them for 3 or 4 years. My next mod is to install cross drilled rotors and painted calipers, which are stored in the garage waiting to be cleaned at this point. One day the whole package will go on ebay, as each passing month it gets harder to justify how it doesn't match the rest of the bedroom furniture. In your case, you have a wine rack, so you have extra utility which comes in handy! Patrick -----Original Message----- From: Wayne Miller [mailto:m3@waynemiller.com] Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 10:46 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] OT: (Still car related) Why I love my wife... Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:43:38 -0400 From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com> Subject: OT: (Still car related) Why I love my wife... I know it isn't E36M3 related but I just had to share this with a list of car people who may find it interesting. This was one of those projects that sat around for many years with no work on it and then once I decided to finish it I had to wait longer than expected for each step but now after about 15 years my coffee table is about 95% done! I don't even remember where I got the idea way back when I bought the Cadillac V8 engine in the early 1990's but here is what my mostly finished coffee table looks like: www.efwperformance.com/V8/Table1.jpg www.efwperformance.com/V8/Table2.jpg www.efwperformance.com/V8/Table3.jpg There are a few more things to be done: - Make it so the bottles can go in the other way - I figured out how to do it but I just have to create the pieces necessary - Find a better way to attach the glass to the pistons - Clean up the cam shaft and put that through the middle of the V - Take better pictures - these were taken at night with the flash Notes about the table: - This is an aluminum Cadillac 4.1 liter V8 - it isn't too heavy - maybe 30 lbs - The cylinder liners are cast iron so they probably add 20 lbs - I lined the cylinder liners with felt to protect the wine bottles - The pistons had to be cut to allow the sharp angle of the connecting rods - The glass is 3/8" thick and is tempered Thank you to Metal Man Restoration for the great work polishing the block, pistons and rods, Kosson Glass for the glass, my dad for helping make the wooden base and ideas for the whole thing and to Rachel for allowing me to have this in our New York City apartment. -Wayne ************************************************* 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: M50 vs. M52 question - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:39:25 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: M50 vs. M52 question on 7/14/06 10:55 AM, Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com> wrote: > I'm in the process or sourcing a used M50 manifold for Penny and I was curious > if anyone knew off the top of their heads what if any difference there is > between the M50 throttle body and the M52 TB? Don't know about bore diameter, but they seal differently to the manifold (but same bolt pattern), the throttle cables and their quadrants are located differently (although the cables are the same) and the M52 TB has provision for the ASC+T secondary TB bracket (would that fit the M50? - dunno). From your point of view the important thing is the sealing between the TB and the M50 manifold. The M50 carries the O-ring in the manifold, the M52 in the TB. Eurosport supplies a thin laser-cut plate to go between them. The other issues with the manifold substitution are the differing vacuum line and accessory device connections. Easiest thing is to buy the very well thought out adapter kit from josh at Eurosport. Neil 96 M3
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#3. Re: [E36M3] OT: (Still car related) Why I love my wife... - from Gary
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Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:55:05 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: (Still car related) Why I love my wife... That's pretty slick!! Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 9:45 AM Subject: [E36M3] OT: (Still car related) Why I love my wife... > Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:43:38 -0400 > From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com> > Subject: OT: (Still car related) Why I love my wife... > > I know it isn't E36M3 related but I just had to share this with a list of > car people who may find it interesting. > > This was one of those projects that sat around for many years with no work > on it and then once I decided to finish it I had to wait longer than > expected for each step but now after about 15 years my coffee table is > about > 95% done! I don't even remember where I got the idea way back when I > bought > the Cadillac V8 engine in the early 1990's but here is what my mostly > finished coffee table looks like: > > www.efwperformance.com/V8/Table1.jpg > www.efwperformance.com/V8/Table2.jpg > www.efwperformance.com/V8/Table3.jpg > > There are a few more things to be done: > - Make it so the bottles can go in the other way - I figured out how to do > it but I just have to create the pieces necessary > - Find a better way to attach the glass to the pistons > - Clean up the cam shaft and put that through the middle of the V > - Take better pictures - these were taken at night with the flash > > Notes about the table: > - This is an aluminum Cadillac 4.1 liter V8 - it isn't too heavy - maybe > 30 > lbs > - The cylinder liners are cast iron so they probably add 20 lbs > - I lined the cylinder liners with felt to protect the wine bottles > - The pistons had to be cut to allow the sharp angle of the connecting > rods > - The glass is 3/8" thick and is tempered > > Thank you to Metal Man Restoration for the great work polishing the block, > pistons and rods, Kosson Glass for the glass, my dad for helping make the > wooden base and ideas for the whole thing and to Rachel for allowing me to > have this in our New York City apartment. > > -Wayne > > > > ************************************************* > 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. OT - 2000 540i for sale - from Paul L Fisher
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Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:15:48 -0500 From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> Subject: OT - 2000 540i for sale <!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 3.2//EN"> <HTML> <HEAD> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Content-Type" CONTENT="text/html; charset=windows-1250"> <META NAME="Generator" CONTENT="MS Exchange Server version 6.5.7638.1"> <TITLE>OT - 2000 540i for sale</TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY> <!-- Converted from text/rtf format --> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">I really want an E39 M5 so I am selling my 540i.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">$17,999 OBO</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">95,000 miles.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">New brakes all around</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> (Hawk HPS) including new front rotors (Brembo)</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">, Inspection II</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">,</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">new plugs, new fuel filter, K&N air filter,</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> all new fluids (transmission, differential, brake, power</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">steering</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">)</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">.</FONT></SPAN></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">New driveshaft, new ball joints, Magnaflow stainless muffler, no resonator.</FONT></SPAN></P> <P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">It was in a wreck before I got it but other than some missing plastic pieces under the front end it is fixed. 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#5. Re: [E36M3] Coupe vs sedan shift boots? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 10:41:23 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coupe vs sedan shift boots? On Fri, July 14, 2006 7:35 am, Peter Loron said: > appears to be in decent shape, but it's from a coupe. Mine is a sedan. > Anybody know if they're the same part? Thanks. According to RealOEM.com they are the same part. Cheers, Jim Bassett
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Re: M50 vs. M52 question - from Mel Silva
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Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:32:29 -0400 (EDT) From: Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: M50 vs. M52 question I had planned on using the Eurosport Manifold kit, but wasn't expecting the gift of the M50 Throttle Body with the manifold. I wasn't sure if it could be of any use or not. Thanks for the insight. Mel -----Original Message----- >From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> >Sent: Jul 14, 2006 11:45 AM >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Subject: [E36M3] Re: M50 vs. M52 question > >Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:39:25 -0400 >From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> >Subject: Re: M50 vs. M52 question > >on 7/14/06 10:55 AM, Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com> wrote: > >> I'm in the process or sourcing a used M50 manifold for Penny and I was curious >> if anyone knew off the top of their heads what if any difference there is >> between the M50 throttle body and the M52 TB? > >Don't know about bore diameter, but they seal differently to the manifold >(but same bolt pattern), the throttle cables and their quadrants are located >differently (although the cables are the same) and the M52 TB has provision >for the ASC+T secondary TB bracket (would that fit the M50? - dunno). > >From your point of view the important thing is the sealing between the TB >and the M50 manifold. The M50 carries the O-ring in the manifold, the M52 in >the TB. Eurosport supplies a thin laser-cut plate to go between them. > >The other issues with the manifold substitution are the differing vacuum >line and accessory device connections. Easiest thing is to buy the very well >thought out adapter kit from josh at Eurosport. > >Neil >96 M3 > > > > >************************************************* >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. M Countours... What's the going price? - from twisty M3
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Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:04:10 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: M Countours... What's the going price? I have a set of four 17" x 8.5" OE Contours, plus one 7.5" spare that I'm thinkinf of selling. Spare is in good shape and the other four are in OK condition. Anyone know what the going rate is for these with/without tires? Thanks for any input, Jonathan
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#8. S52 -> S50 Intake manifold coversion - from Hunt Hodgetts
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Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:08:50 -0700 (PDT) From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> Subject: S52 -> S50 Intake manifold coversion I have a 97 M3 Sedan (automatic) and I'm planning to convert the intake manifold to the larger S50 version. Does anyone know if there are instructions available online? Thanks, Hunt Hodgetts 97 M3 Sedan Black with Magma interior, totally stock
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#9. Re: [E36M3] S52 -> S50 Intake manifold coversion - from Mel Silva
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Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 16:22:57 -0400 (EDT) From: Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] S52 -> S50 Intake manifold coversion You need several 'special' adapted parts to make this work. I highly recommend you consider the Eurosport conversion kit http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com/intakes.html which includes all the pieces you need. Mel -----Original Message----- >From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> >Sent: Jul 14, 2006 4:15 PM >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Subject: [E36M3] S52 -> S50 Intake manifold coversion > >Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 13:08:50 -0700 (PDT) >From: Hunt Hodgetts <hhodgetts@yahoo.com> >Subject: S52 -> S50 Intake manifold coversion > >I have a 97 M3 Sedan (automatic) and I'm planning to >convert the intake manifold to the larger S50 version. >Does anyone know if there are instructions available >online? > >Thanks, >Hunt Hodgetts > >97 M3 Sedan Black with Magma interior, totally stock > > >************************************************* >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. Flow rate of the factory injectors - from Chris Teague
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Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2006 17:59:23 -0700 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Flow rate of the factory injectors I have a friend with a 1995 M3. He had his injectors cleaned and blueprinted, and the were tested to be 168cc/min. If my math is correct, the factory spec is: 17.5 lbs/hr x 10.5=184cc/min. When they run the car on the dyno, it has an A/F ratio of around 14, so it's running lean. It has the 3.2 US headers, and a high flow cat, and a high flow exhaust, Conforti CAI, and a Conforti Chip. Otherwise, it's a stock motor. He has replaced the fuel pressure regulator, and fuel pump, with no change at all. He added a split sec piggyback controller for the MAF sensor, and while that made a slight difference, it's still running lean. He called AA, and they said they can burn him a chip, but he would need either larger injectors, or and adjustable fuel pressure regulator to increase pressure to solve the fuel issue. Problem is, he runs SCCA STU AutoX, and he must use factory injectors and FPR. Has anyone else seen this issue? I'm surprised there is a fuel delivery issue on such a stock motor. I'm curious why the injectors don't seem to put out the rated spec. Or is that normal? thanks, Chris 97 M3/4