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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re: Next set of track sneakers? - from mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:06:31 -0500 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Next set of track sneakers? Several years ago I did roll them using Tire Rack's Haweka tool.\ Guess I'll find out if I did it enough. <g> Hi Neil, They should fit. I used the same tool years ago to run Kumho 712's 255/40/17 on the rear with OEM wheels. They do fit and I believe the section width is 10.2". YMMV because everyone is doing something just a little different like suspension mods, or camber adjustments, etc. I replaced my OEM springs with Eibach Pro's a couple of months ago and since it lowered the rear about a half inch I polished just the very corner of the left rear tire -- probably that hard off camber left-hander I take on the way home every night ;-)) regards, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by WCC, JT-Designs, & Rogue Engineering ________________________________________________________________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more.
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#2. [E36M3] More Tire Talk, Now Bridgestone - from dhogg
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Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 07:20:07 -0400 From: "dhogg" <dhogg@suscom.net> Subject: [E36M3] More Tire Talk, Now Bridgestone Since were talkin' tires, for street tires a whale of a value right now is the new Bridgestone RE 050A Pole Position - Tire Rack has them on an introductory special of $150 for the 245/40-17 size. Quieter than the SO3 PP's, and even better in the wet. Great tire! I have about 600 miles on them so far. Dave Hogg 98 M3/4
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#3. Re: [E36M3] More Tire Talk, Now Bridgestone - from Aleks Tan
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Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 23:21:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Aleks Tan <aleks.tan@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] More Tire Talk, Now Bridgestone What about dry traction? Is it better than the S03 PP? How does it compare to the Michelin Pilot Sport 2? it looks like a great price and the right size too but it needs to perform better than the PS2 to make me want to make the switch. ----- Original Message ---- From: dhogg <dhogg@suscom.net> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 4:27:09 AM Subject: [E36M3] More Tire Talk, Now Bridgestone Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 07:20:07 -0400 From: "dhogg" <dhogg@suscom.net> Subject: [E36M3] More Tire Talk, Now Bridgestone Since were talkin' tires, for street tires a whale of a value right now is the new Bridgestone RE 050A Pole Position - Tire Rack has them on an introductory special of $150 for the 245/40-17 size. Quieter than the SO3 PP's, and even better in the wet. Great tire! I have about 600 miles on them so far. Dave Hogg 98 M3/4 ************************************************* 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. WTB: US 3.0l or 3.2l block or core motor - from Jon@treehouseracing.com
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Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 12:34:52 -0500 From: "Jon@treehouseracing.com" <jon@treehouseracing.com> Subject: WTB: US 3.0l or 3.2l block or core motor please call or email with details Thanks, Jon ______________________________________________ Jon Siccardi - DM #053 #052- Retired TreehouseRacing.com M50conversion.com 615.333.9118 ______________________________________________
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#5. WTB: E36 diff cover - from RFKoby@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:28:54 EDT From: RFKoby@aol.com Subject: WTB: E36 diff cover Has anyone out there done a Finned Differential Cover Upgrade and have the Stock Differential Cover lying around in the garage. I am in need of stock diff cover. If you have one and want to sell it, contact me privately and let me know how much you want for it. thanks bob 92 325i, 325is 94 325is racecar 95 M3 (gone) rebuilding several diff's in the garage
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#6. Broken fuel injector? - from chipmitchell@gmail.com
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Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:56:09 -0400 From: "chipmitchell@gmail.com" <chipmitchell@gmail.com> Subject: Broken fuel injector? Hello all - The green piece of plastic that hold the o-ring on one of my fuel injectors has broken into several pieces. Is this available seperately, or am I looking at getting a new injector? Thanks for any help, Chip Mitchell
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#7. RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( - from Scott
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Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:34:16 -0700 From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( Resurrecting an old thread. Thanks for the info on this job, though I think Jamie's estimate of 1hr is, well, optimistic :) Finally got the new tank in. The biggest bi$ch for me was getting the hose clamped tightly on the bottom of the new tank. Must have taken me 2hrs, and about an ounce of flesh needed to be offered as a sacrifice. Good news is that it appears to hold coolant reasonably well. The real test will be out on the road, but I ran it up to operating temps in the garage and it appears OK. Now on to the fuel filter and the PS reservoir and hoses while it's up on ramps... Thanks for the help, Scott. -----Original Message----- From: Marco [mailto:m3driver@iname.com] Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 1:17 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 13:13:49 -0700 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( you don't need to remove the fan shroud. It is possible to remove the expansion tank and loosing a bit of coolant by 1) clamping off the lower hose that terminates at the bottom of the expansion tank. 2) use something to siphon out the water from the expansion tank 3) The tank is held in place by the bleed screw (stoopid design) and the lower hose. remove bleed screw - don't break the fitting it's in. 4) remove small hose 5) remove lower hose (some water will pour out) 6) remove tank replace is reverse. At least it was that way yesterday when I did it on the race car. Note the lower hose clamp can be a PITA to get to and may require removal of the fan shroud. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Jamie Howton [mailto:jhowton@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 12:47 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2006 14:39:11 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( > Question is: are there any shortcuts to this job? Can I replace the overflow tank without: > - draining all of the coolant Yes, you don't need to drain it all, just let the radiator drain into a clean bucket and then re-use it. > - removing the radiator The radiator does not need to come out. > - removing the fan You will need to remove the fan so that the fan shroud can be pulled partially out, the overflow tank is attached to the shroud. It's less than a one hour job including bleeding the cooling system again. -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#8. RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( - from dave@sasdatalink.com
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Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:51:30 -0600 (MDT) From: dave@sasdatalink.com Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( > > Resurrecting an old thread. Thanks for the info on this job, though I > think > Jamie's estimate of 1hr is, well, optimistic :) Hmmm...I would agree that its a 1hr job. What was the big hold-up? The main hose on the tank? I found the trick is to clamp it all down before you actaully secure the tank. Dave > > Finally got the new tank in. The biggest bi$ch for me was getting the hose > clamped tightly on the bottom of the new tank. Must have taken me 2hrs, > and > about an ounce of flesh needed to be offered as a sacrifice. > > Good news is that it appears to hold coolant reasonably well. The real > test > will be out on the road, but I ran it up to operating temps in the garage > and it appears OK.
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#9. RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( - from Scott
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Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:08:38 -0700 From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( The hold-up was lack of space, coupled with very little slack on the lower hose (that runs across the bottom of the shroud). So, I'd try to insert the tank's fitting into the hose and it would slip down into the shroud, or the clamp would go hide for a while. Repeat a few times and time flies. That, and I couldn't get the fan off to save my life. That would have opened up some much needed wiggle room. Almost put a hole in the radiator trying to get the fan nut broken loose. Wouldn't that have been ironic :) I need to make myself a tool to hold the water pump pulley... -----Original Message----- From: dave@sasdatalink.com [mailto:dave@sasdatalink.com] Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 8:57 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:51:30 -0600 (MDT) From: dave@sasdatalink.com Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( > > Resurrecting an old thread. Thanks for the info on this job, though I > think > Jamie's estimate of 1hr is, well, optimistic :) Hmmm...I would agree that its a 1hr job. What was the big hold-up? The main hose on the tank? I found the trick is to clamp it all down before you actaully secure the tank. Dave > > Finally got the new tank in. The biggest bi$ch for me was getting the hose > clamped tightly on the bottom of the new tank. Must have taken me 2hrs, > and > about an ounce of flesh needed to be offered as a sacrifice. > > Good news is that it appears to hold coolant reasonably well. The real > test > will be out on the road, but I ran it up to operating temps in the garage > and it appears OK.
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#10. Re: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( - from Jay G
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Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:21:49 -1000 From: Jay G <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] overflow tank :( scott, i hope you know the fan is reverse threaded... Scott wrote: > That, and I couldn't get the fan off to save my life. That would have opened > up some much needed wiggle room. >