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#1. Koni Adjustment Knob - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 01:32:30 -0700 From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: Koni Adjustment Knob I recently installed my GC suspension. It seems that GC has stopped supplying shortened rear shocks and have solved the excessive droop problem with larger RSMs: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/ruddin3/DSCN2531.jpg The problem this poses is that with the HK subs, it is virtually impossible to put the rear adjustment knob with the speakers installed. I was wondering if anyone knows of any alternatives to the already shortened rear adjustment knob. I'm going to try and see if there is any material left for me to grind on the existing adjustment knob. Thanks in advance! Drive Safely, Raza
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Koni Adjustment Knob - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 07:13:58 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Koni Adjustment Knob > The problem this poses is that with the HK subs, it is virtually impossible > to put the rear adjustment knob with the speakers installed. I was > wondering if anyone knows of any alternatives to the already shortened rear > adjustment knob. I'm going to try and see if there is any material left for > me to grind on the existing adjustment knob. I just took a piece of Aluminum bar stock and cut a slot by drilling several holes close together and using a file to smooth the edges. I just use that to adjust the rears. -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#3. Re: [E36M3] observation: new tires and alignment - from Bill Sharp
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Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 08:19:47 -0500 From: Bill Sharp <M3@cueframe.us> Subject: Re: [E36M3] observation: new tires and alignment I've only come across two alignment shops, both mom and pop operations, in some 45 years of getting cars aligned that drive the car before they ever go near the suspension. The second is, thankfully, close to where we now live and gets all our business as well as my recommendations to others. The price? $60. There are plenty of shops closer with expensive alignment racks. They're so proud of them they call them by brand name. One, charging $125, is always full of Porsches. They told me our e38 didn't have any rear suspension adjustments and the crooked steering wheel I had after they were "done" with the toe up front might be corrected by rotating the tires - by me. It wasn't. Learning curve for sure. Bill On Oct 16, 2006, at 11:36 PM, dave@sasdatalink.com wrote: > Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:27:00 -0600 (MDT) > From: dave@sasdatalink.com > Subject: RE: [E36M3] observation: new tires and alignment > > >> A tire salesman somewhere has collected a bonus for selling a >> completely >> un-warranted (but highly profitable) alignment job on top of tires. >> Unless you went to a specialty shop with a well maintained and >> regularly >> calibrated alignment rack (Cheapo-lube and tires'B'cheap aint it), >> the >> best >> thing that could have happened is the shop charging you for the >> alignment >> and doing NOTHING. If a cheapo shop starts screwing with >> alignment, random >> outcomes abound. > > I agree 100%. > > Most shops cant do an alignment for sh**. The place I go to charges > $120 > for a 4 wheel alignment on the M3 but they set it, drive it, then > check it > again. Each adjustment gets at least one test drive and then is > checked > again. Nobody else around here even cares enough to do that. > > Dave > > > ************************************************* > 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] Koni Adjustment Knob - from Paul Andrews
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Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 09:44:52 -0400 From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Koni Adjustment Knob Koni sells a knob with no shaft. I have a teeny, tiny adjustable wrench from Sears. It's only about 2 1/2" long, but looks just like the large versions. It's supposed to be for a key ring or something, but it works great on the Koni adjusters. Says "30896 CHINA" on one side and "CRAFTSMAN" on the other. No idea if they still have in stores. Paul Andrews 98 M3/4 # 42 STU -----Original Message----- From: Raza Uddin [mailto:raza.uddin@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 4:47 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Koni Adjustment Knob Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 01:32:30 -0700 From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: Koni Adjustment Knob I recently installed my GC suspension. It seems that GC has stopped supplying shortened rear shocks and have solved the excessive droop problem with larger RSMs: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/ruddin3/DSCN2531.jpg The problem this poses is that with the HK subs, it is virtually impossible to put the rear adjustment knob with the speakers installed. I was wondering if anyone knows of any alternatives to the already shortened rear adjustment knob. I'm going to try and see if there is any material left for me to grind on the existing adjustment knob. Thanks in advance! Drive Safely, Raza ************************************************* 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] Rear Wheel Bearing - from Shane Kleinpeter
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Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 06:47:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear Wheel Bearing As others have mentioned, the inner race sticking on the stub axle is the only real gotcha here. If you have a bearing seperater, they can sometimes work. Try heat on inner race first (and ice on the axle), and see if that helps coax it off. Otherwise, put the axle in a vice, and VERY CAREFULLY grind a small flat in the race. Then whack it with a cold chisel to crack it. This should work. If you mar the the surface of the stub axle in any way, you need to get another one. A small surface imperfection in the axle will cause the new bearing to fail prematurely, and you'll get another chance to do the job. Not that I would know about that... All normal rules of working apply as well, clean everything while you're in there and take your time. Shane Kleinpeter http://www.justracing.com/homepage/sak335 '96 M3 '94 325i #76 ITS / JP
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#6. Need help with slip ring for 3 spoke (small air bag) steering wheel - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 10:02:43 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: Need help with slip ring for 3 spoke (small air bag) steering wheel I picked this wheel up recently and have been trying to install it on my 97. It did not come with a slip ring. I was told by the seller this fits e46 and e36. I do believe I have seen this general style wheel on other e36 gens as well as unconfirmed chatter here and there that it can be made to work in my application. Although the wheel clearly says schnitzer on it, it is merely just a stock bmw 3 spoke wheel where you send in your core and have AC Shnztr re-wrap albiet a lot of coin! Anyway, on to my dilemma, I tried to use the slip ring from my old 4 spoke wheel, but the clocking of the ABS wires isn't so friendly. According to realoem my 97 has slip ring (32341162804). I don't believe that is the correct one to use as although the abs sensor plug connects, the postion where the harness exits on the slip ring to back of steering wheel interferes. Also my existing slip ring was attached to the 4 spoke wheel with 3 very tiny nuts and lockwashers fixed to 3 studs protruding out from the slip ring. The 3 spoke wheel however has no holes to facilitate attachement at these three points. I does however seem to have 1 very tiny perhaps threaded hole in the center where I believe the correct slip ring would attach. I could slimply twist out the studs, but that isn't going cure the issue of fastening it properly, or the positioning of the abs wire as mentioned. I'm also not keen on trying to modify my existing slip ring in the event I mess something up and have nothing that is legal to get me through inspection, nor modifying this expensive wheel to work. My question to list is what slip ring is required, and from what vehicle? Part number is good as well, but car almost a necessity so I can salvage one perhaps. Please keep in mind this is the 3 spoke wheel with smaller airbag, not the 3 spoke as in 99 e36 and M coupes. Please see picture attached. My 97 originally had the 4 spoke all black wheel, 385mm IIRC which I absolutely hated, (too big and ugly). Up until I happened upon this Schnitzer wheel I've been happy using a euro m-tec II wheel 3 spoke, (no airbarg) 370mm, (smaller is better), although it's a little ruff IMO. The schnizter is in absolutely perfect condition and still a tad big at 380 or 385mm, but very high on the cool factor at least to me. Your advice is appreciated. Thanks, Patrick Goss 97 M3/4 (no steering wheel) <<AC Schnitzer 3 spoke steering wheel.jpeg>>
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#7. UUC short shift kit - from Carey Probst
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Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:56:38 -0400 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: UUC short shift kit We are about to install a UUC short shift kit on my son's '93 325. Any recommendations on special tools to make life easier and how long to expect the installation to take would be appreciated. While certainly not a pro I have done a fair amount of work on engines but never a shift kit. TIA, Carey -- Carey Probst '99M3 daily driver '86 325 track toy, cammed, chipped, swayed A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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#8. Re: [E36M3] UUC short shift kit - from Gary
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Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:22:42 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] UUC short shift kit Just remember the clip called "the Bitch clip"...its called that for a reason ;-) No real special tools just takes time..I generally pull the exhaust, and driveshaft out...Perfect time to replace the guibo and check the center support bearing and replace it if needed. Then when you finish you know the driveshaft and guibo are good to go... Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:06 AM Subject: [E36M3] UUC short shift kit > Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:56:38 -0400 > From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> > Subject: UUC short shift kit > > We are about to install a UUC short shift kit on my son's '93 325. > > Any recommendations on special tools to make life easier and how long to > expect the installation to take would be appreciated. > > While certainly not a pro I have done a fair amount of work on engines but > never a shift kit. > > TIA, > > Carey > > -- > > > > Carey Probst > > '99M3 daily driver > > '86 325 track toy, cammed, chipped, swayed > > > > A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, > > the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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] UUC short shift kit - from Bill Sharp
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Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 07:26:16 -0500 From: Bill Sharp <M3@cueframe.us> Subject: Re: [E36M3] UUC short shift kit Carey, I just did this to our '99 M3. I would take advantage of the sale price of "101 Performance Projects" by Wayne Dempsey and use it as a guide for this operation. (I didn't have a Bentley at the time and found I didn't need it for anything other than torque settings). And this might get some comments but I had a much easier time by getting the exhaust and drive shaft out of the way and lowering the tranny a tad. That took the "bitch" out of the clip and made the whole operation more enjoyable. I would suggest you you replace the seal and bushings too - the shifter arm bushing, the little yellow "ball cup sponge" foam rubber pad in the shift coupler (you can get it by itself and I found my original coupler was tighter than the new one from the dealer) and the shift selector seal. Other things to do: I also replaced the shift selector rod with one from UUC. I also replaced the flex disc (guibo) as it was looking a little used, and "as long as I was in there," . . . The tranny mounts got replaced too. I used UUC black (not red) mounts without the cups as I don't want stiffness and the vibrations that might occur. I wanted to use new nuts in all the drive train places and for the headers to the cat pipes connection. PB Blaster stubborn nut convincer was an asset. The whole thing was pretty tight at first but is now settling in to a "brand new" feel. Hope this helps. Bill Ft. Worth e36, 38, 39 On Oct 17, 2006, at 11:06 AM, Carey Probst wrote: > Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 11:56:38 -0400 > From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> > Subject: UUC short shift kit > > We are about to install a UUC short shift kit on my son's '93 325. > > Any recommendations on special tools to make life easier and how > long to expect the installation to take would be appreciated. > > While certainly not a pro I have done a fair amount of work on > engines but never a shift kit. > > TIA, > > Carey > > -- > > > Carey Probst > > '99M3 daily driver > > '86 325 track toy, cammed, chipped, swayed > > > A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free > State, > > the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. > > > > > ************************************************* > 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. WTB slip ring 32 34 1 162 111 - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:42:01 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: WTB slip ring 32 34 1 162 111 If you have it I want it. Need to ship to PA, 19044 business address. Paypal ready. Thanks, Patrick