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#1. Re: [E36M3] California legal cam kits? - from Jim Patterson
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:34:38 -0700 From: Jim Patterson <jhp@san.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] California legal cam kits? I think the reason it passed is that there are a lot of CARB cold air intakes out there (Dinan, et al) so the shops are used to seeing them. Obviously they should have noticed that mine didn't have a CARB sticker but I won't complain. Jim Dave Thomas wrote: > Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2006 21:44:36 -0700 > From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] California legal cam kits? > > On Tuesday 15 August 2006 9:26 pm, Jim Patterson wrote: > >> The open air filter may pass the visual. My 95 M3 with the Jim C intake >> and MAF passed with no problem at a test only shop in San Diego. >> >> Jim >> > > You got lucky. Technically they should have failed you, and they could > actually get in serious trouble for not calling you on it. All the smog techs > I know wont even come close to giving people a break anymore. Just not worth > the risk. > > Make me long for the 'good old days' when I could get anything smogged with > just a VIN number and $100 ;-) > > Dave T. > > > ************************************************* > 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. 32 MM Headset Wrench/Tie Rod/Water Pump Nuy - from kim.burgess@att.net
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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 06:05:08 +0000 From: kim.burgess@att.net Subject: 32 MM Headset Wrench/Tie Rod/Water Pump Nuy http://www.icyclesusa.com/ go to "closeouts" and on second page you should find the following HS Wrench for $4.99. "X-Axis Headset Wrench - X-Axis Tools are made right here in the USA! They are CNC machined from high modulus steel and are Aximite Heat Treated." This wrench is teattreated and measures 13 inches from end-to-end. KLBurgess
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#3. Coil-Over Corner Balancing - from Dave Heckendorf
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 23:38:04 -0700 From: "Dave Heckendorf" <daveheckendorf@gmail.com> Subject: Coil-Over Corner Balancing The theory when preparing to corner-weighing on a coil-over setup is to: - Gas tank 1/2->Full (basically, where it would be most of the time) - Driver (or weight to simulate the weight of the driver in the driver's seat). Have I got anything wrong or am I mis-understanding anything? Thx, Dave
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#4. Re: [E36M3] 32 MM Headset Wrench/Tie Rod/Water Pump Nuy - from Mark D.
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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 03:00:20 -0400 From: "Mark D." <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 32 MM Headset Wrench/Tie Rod/Water Pump Nuy Do I understand right that this wrench would be suitable for removing the mechanical radiator fan? Thanks, Mark On Thu, 2006-08-17 at 01:06 -0500, kim.burgess@att.net wrote: > Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 06:05:08 +0000 > From: kim.burgess@att.net > Subject: 32 MM Headset Wrench/Tie Rod/Water Pump Nuy > > http://www.icyclesusa.com/ > go to "closeouts" and on second page you should find the following HS Wrench for $4.99. > > "X-Axis Headset Wrench - X-Axis Tools are made right here in the USA! They are CNC machined from high modulus steel and are Aximite Heat Treated." > This wrench is teattreated and measures 13 inches from end-to-end. > > KLBurgess > > ************************************************* > 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] Coil-Over Corner Balancing - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:21:52 -0400 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coil-Over Corner Balancing >The theory when preparing to corner-weighing on a coil-over setup is to: >- Gas tank 1/2->Full (basically, where it would be most of the time) >- Driver (or weight to simulate the weight of the driver in the driver's seat) Add disconnect sway bars. -Carlos 98 M3
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#6. sloppy shifter - time for a change - from mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:36:55 -0400 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: sloppy shifter - time for a change Group, I've been noticing for some time how sloppy the shifting has become on the M3. I added the WSSR to the OEM linkage some time back but that really did not help much. I think it's time to replace the shifter, and I have a few questions for the group. First: which one is the best product these days - UUC, Rogue, B&M, etc.? Second: if I install one of these will it work with the 6-speed tranny I'm planning to install down the road or should I install the 6-speed tranny first? Albeit, there is a big cost difference here, so I really would like to do the shifter first and hopefully find a 6-speed tranny for "next to nothing". Guess that's called wishful thinking ;-)) regards, 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.
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#7. tire pressures - survey - from mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:44:35 -0400 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: tire pressures - survey Group, I was in an email discussion with a fellow M3 autox'er the other day about tire pressures. I say that higher in the front works better for autox'ing, however, he thinks higher pressures in the rear works better. Both of our cars have extensive suspension work, his with coilovers, mine Koni SA/DA and Eibach sway/springs. Who's right here -- inquiring minds want to know?? 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.
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#8. Re: [E36M3] tire pressures - survey - from Alexander Demsky
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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:56:55 -0400 From: "Alexander Demsky" <hyper_m3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] tire pressures - survey I would say in a way you're both right. It has to do with what you're most comfortable with when driving the car. Maybe your friends style of driving depends on having higher pressure in the front to encourage his car to do what he wants. The same can be said for your style and how you make the car work for you. That being said, a big difference has to do with what tires you're talking about. I found that many different tires require different air pressures in them to run the way I want them to. However, to answer your question directly, for my style I found that lowering the pressure in the rear helped me more in the auto-x. Alex "HyperM3" Demsky 04.5 A4 1.8TQ6US ~ http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/AudiA4.html 97 S/C M3 ~ http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Bimmer.html "I think your car is broken, the driver doesn't seem to be working properly" ----- Original Message ----- From: <mdriver13@aol.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 9:46 AM Subject: [E36M3] tire pressures - survey > Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:44:35 -0400 > From: mdriver13@aol.com > Subject: tire pressures - survey > > Group, > > I was in an email discussion with a fellow M3 autox'er the other day about > tire pressures. I say that higher in the front works better for > autox'ing, however, he thinks higher pressures in the rear works better. > Both of our cars have extensive suspension work, his with coilovers, mine > Koni SA/DA and Eibach sway/springs. Who's right here -- inquiring minds > want to know?? > > 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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#9. Re: [E36M3] sloppy shifter - time for a change - from Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering
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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:03:15 -0400 From: "Ben Liaw - Rogue Engineering" <ben@rogueengineering.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] sloppy shifter - time for a change Bob, If you've got a ton of hard miles on the tranny (ie. racing/auto-x and high mileage), replacing factory parts will only help marginally to remove the in-gear slop. The hole on the end of the transmission selector shaft does wallow out, making it virtually impossible (without custom machining) to get new-car like precision again. If you did replace the shifter with anyone elses SSK, I can assure you that it would be the completely incorrect application for that "next to nothing" 6-speed tranny (sign me up for one, if you find that pot 'o gold). In fact, the 6-speed tranny requires much less movement to get in/out of gear than the 5-speed it would replace. If you are serious about racing, most seem to ditch the 6-speed in favor of the more plentiful 5-speed gearboxes. Best Regards, Ben Liaw Rogue Engineering . 201-444-8150 http://www.rebmw.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <mdriver13@aol.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 9:46 AM Subject: [E36M3] sloppy shifter - time for a change > Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:36:55 -0400 > From: mdriver13@aol.com > Subject: sloppy shifter - time for a change > > Group, > > I've been noticing for some time how sloppy the shifting has become on the > M3. I added the WSSR to the OEM linkage some time back but that really > did not help much. I think it's time to replace the shifter, and I have a > few questions for the group. First: which one is the best product these > days - UUC, Rogue, B&M, etc.? Second: if I install one of these will it > work with the 6-speed tranny I'm planning to install down the road or > should I install the 6-speed tranny first? Albeit, there is a big cost > difference here, so I really would like to do the shifter first and > hopefully find a 6-speed tranny for "next to nothing". Guess that's > called wishful thinking ;-)) > > regards, > > 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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#10. RE: [E36M3] tire pressures - survey - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:19:23 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] tire pressures - survey I would be very much interested in hearing this too. I've personally always tried to justify frt rr bias somewhere around weight dist, that is if and only if the car is setup to handle neutral. If not then you adjust to bring it neutral. All this of course changes with corner weighting, ride heights, swaybars adjustments, rebound and dampening variances and again you'd have to factor front rear bias on these inputs. The more you do the harder it gets to keep it straight with the reflected change needed for tire pressure. I think it's mostly a guess and whatever works for the driver and feels right in the end. A little note taking with a pyrometer after heats is a good idea if you have access to one. Again, I would also be very interested to hear some list race-proven methods. Patrick 97 M3/4 back and now beautiful once again. -----Original Message----- From: mdriver13@aol.com [mailto:mdriver13@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 9:47 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] tire pressures - survey Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:44:35 -0400 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: tire pressures - survey Group, I was in an email discussion with a fellow M3 autox'er the other day about tire pressures. I say that higher in the front works better for autox'ing, however, he thinks higher pressures in the rear works better. Both of our cars have extensive suspension work, his with coilovers, mine Koni SA/DA and Eibach sway/springs. Who's right here -- inquiring minds want to know?? 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 *************************************************