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#1. Rattle, Rattle - from david kroth
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Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:37:50 -0700 (PDT) From: david kroth <david_kroth@yahoo.com> Subject: Rattle, Rattle Anyone have a solution for noisy exhaust shields? Voice from the back of the room: "Just cut them off!" Ok, anyone have ANOHTER solution for noisy exhaust shields? David Kroth david_kroth@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Rattle, Rattle - from Dave DeBuhr
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Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:54:13 -0700 From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rattle, Rattle If you are talking about the one on the cats, you can have them tack welded back on, but I have found that to be temporary and you need to have it redone periodically. Other solutions are to find a nice fat washer or two and pound them in between the shield and the cat with a hammer and drift punch. You can also run a big screw in between the shield and cat. Ghetto-fabulous solutions, but effective. An AA track pipe will fix it too. ;-) -----Original Message----- From: david kroth [mailto:david_kroth@yahoo.com] Anyone have a solution for noisy exhaust shields? Voice from the back of the room: "Just cut them off!" Ok, anyone have ANOHTER solution for noisy exhaust shields? David Kroth david_kroth@yahoo.com
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Rattle, Rattle - from Kent Shephard
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Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:27:43 -0700 From: Kent Shephard <Kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rattle, Rattle Good muffler shop - spot weld. Kent Shephard kents@kshephard.com On Oct 18, 2006, at 10:46 AM, david kroth wrote: > Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:37:50 -0700 (PDT) > From: david kroth <david_kroth@yahoo.com> > Subject: Rattle, Rattle > > > > Anyone have a solution for noisy exhaust shields? > > Voice from the back of the room: "Just cut them > off!" > > Ok, anyone have ANOHTER solution for noisy exhaust > shields? > > David Kroth > david_kroth@yahoo.com > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > > ************************************************* > 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] Rattle, Rattle - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:17:33 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rattle, Rattle Forgot drier vent hose clamp. If body exhaust shield try a thin fender washer. -----Original Message----- From: Dave DeBuhr [mailto:debuhr@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 1:56 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rattle, Rattle Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:54:13 -0700 From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rattle, Rattle If you are talking about the one on the cats, you can have them tack welded back on, but I have found that to be temporary and you need to have it redone periodically. Other solutions are to find a nice fat washer or two and pound them in between the shield and the cat with a hammer and drift punch. You can also run a big screw in between the shield and cat. Ghetto-fabulous solutions, but effective. An AA track pipe will fix it too. ;-) -----Original Message----- From: david kroth [mailto:david_kroth@yahoo.com] Anyone have a solution for noisy exhaust shields? Voice from the back of the room: "Just cut them off!" Ok, anyone have ANOHTER solution for noisy exhaust shields? David Kroth david_kroth@yahoo.com ************************************************* 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] Rattle, Rattle - from Carey Probst
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Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:23:01 -0400 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rattle, Rattle I haven't had the problem since I listened to the voice from the back of the room. ;-) Carey david kroth wrote: > Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:37:50 -0700 (PDT) > From: david kroth <david_kroth@yahoo.com> > Subject: Rattle, Rattle > > > > Anyone have a solution for noisy exhaust shields? > > Voice from the back of the room: "Just cut them > off!" > > Ok, anyone have ANOHTER solution for noisy exhaust > shields? > > David Kroth > david_kroth@yahoo.com >
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#6. New little car and 1-series BMW diesel - from Stefano G
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Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:53:05 -0400 (EDT) From: "Stefano G" <stefanoale@excite.com> Subject: New little car and 1-series BMW diesel The M3 has 105K+ miles and is a 15+ year old platform design. Given how stupidly people drive on the street these days (I see people running red lights and cut each other off daily) and since I keep my fast driving for the track, I'm looking into a new vehicle to replace my fiance 97 civic hatch. Candidates are vw Rabbit 07, Mazda3 '07 hatch, or Honda Fit '07 (yes she is a big fan of hatches). I am a big believer of active safety (what makes you avoid an accident, the M3 still has lots of this) but when the accident is unavoidable, passive safety is all you got ( e36 m3 not so good). I have done lots of research on these vehicles and as far as overall safety: 1st Rabbit (3000lb, ABS, ESP, EBD, LSD?!?, 6 airbags, iihs.org silver medal), 2nd Mazda3 (3000lb, ABS, ESP, EBD, 6 airbags, iihs.org not as good as vw but more fun and higher mpg) 3rd fit (2400lb, ABS, 6 airbags, decent ratings from nhtsa.gov, euroncap.com and great mpg ). They all have decent moves but what I like about the go-kart Fit (light) hurts her safety rating. On the other hand forums talk about vw's not being very reliable… I'd like to drive the M3 for track/autoX events and one of these 3 as daily driver. Provided I still have the M3 for fun what would you get that meets these requirements (prioritized)? -Safe -Hatch -MPG -Reliable -Fun to drive -<$20K If BMW had a 1-series diesel (150hp+) for about ~$25k I would be getting one of those in a heartbeat? Anyone know if it's going to be offered in '08? Many manufacturers will offer diesel version once they can meet the new '07 US requirements. Tiff from 5th Gear on ESP, traction, etc... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG3cOEW53ag _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!
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#7. RE: [E36M3] New little car and 1-series BMW diesel - from Matthew Teel
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Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:37:08 -0800 From: "Matthew Teel" <mteel@beluga.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] New little car and 1-series BMW diesel Just got a 2-door '07 Rabbit for my daughter. She's 22 years old, just graduated and working first job at law firm (now if she'd just move out!). The Wabbit is impressive. 6-speed auto, very torquey 2.5 liter, and fun to drive. Tranny is perfect and sport mode works great. Stock tires and wheels suck (standard option). Loose the Conti tires, use the wheels (rims) for snows and get a good set of 17's with good rubber. Brakes are excellent. Drivers aids appear to work well. Mileage is ho-hum (30MPG), but engine is pretty spunky to say the least so it lends itself to a heavy foot. Interior is roomy, much larger than our E36's especially in the back. Visibility is good. All the active/passive safety features were attractive. Most attractive was the price. Got into it for under $16K and I can't imagine VW is making any money at that price. She's only got a couple thousand on it, but so far things look good and I don't think we could have gotten a better car for the money anywhere. Matthew '98 M3/4 (needs serious love) -----Original Message----- From: Stefano G [mailto:stefanoale@excite.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 1:36 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] New little car and 1-series BMW diesel Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 16:53:05 -0400 (EDT) From: "Stefano G" <stefanoale@excite.com> Subject: New little car and 1-series BMW diesel The M3 has 105K+ miles and is a 15+ year old platform design. Given how stupidly people drive on the street these days (I see people running red lights and cut each other off daily) and since I keep my fast driving for the track, I'm looking into a new vehicle to replace my fiance 97 civic hatch. Candidates are vw Rabbit 07, Mazda3 '07 hatch, or Honda Fit '07 (yes she is a big fan of hatches). I am a big believer of active safety (what makes you avoid an accident, the M3 still has lots of this) but when the accident is unavoidable, passive safety is all you got ( e36 m3 not so good). I have done lots of research on these vehicles and as far as overall safety: 1st Rabbit (3000lb, ABS, ESP, EBD, LSD?!?, 6 airbags, iihs.org silver medal), 2nd Mazda3 (3000lb, ABS, ESP, EBD, 6 airbags, iihs.org not as good as vw but more fun and higher mpg) 3rd fit (2400lb, ABS, 6 airbags, decent ratings from nhtsa.gov, euroncap.com and great mpg ). They all have decent moves but what I like about the go-kart Fit (light) hurts her safety rating. On the other hand forums talk about vw's not being very reliable I'd like to drive the M3 for track/autoX events and one of these 3 as daily driver. Provided I still have the M3 for fun what would you get that meets these requirements (prioritized)? -Safe -Hatch -MPG -Reliable -Fun to drive -<$20K If BMW had a 1-series diesel (150hp+) for about ~$25k I would be getting one of those in a heartbeat? Anyone know if it's going to be offered in '08? Many manufacturers will offer diesel version once they can meet the new '07 US requirements. Tiff from 5th Gear on ESP, traction, etc... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG3cOEW53ag _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! ************************************************* 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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#8. Re: [E36M3] Koni Adjustment Knob - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 21:01:27 -0700 From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Koni Adjustment Knob Thanks for ideas everyone. Looks like I am going to try and fab something up to get me by until I can find a more permanent solution. Drive Safely, Raza
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#9. Re: [E36M3] New little car and 1-series BMW diesel - from Brian Ruiz
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Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 10:41:21 -0700 From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] New little car and 1-series BMW diesel Hahaha, that was awesome! Thanks Stefano! I wonder if Tiff really was as nervous as he seemed when he was testing the ESP.... (maybe he was over his month's quota for car damage? :-P) Brian On 10/18/06, Stefano G wrote: > > Tiff from 5th Gear on ESP, traction, etc... > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG3cOEW53ag >
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#10. FS: 1997 M3/4 - from Chuck Hanson
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Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 22:03:21 -0600 From: "Chuck Hanson" <chanson60@comcast.net> Subject: FS: 1997 M3/4 For Sale: M3 Sedan. Former CPO car, 84,000 miles, 5-speed, arctic silver with gray leather, folding rear seat, heated front seats, on-board computer, sunroof, BMW/HK premium sound with 6-disk changer, forged BMW alloy wheels, Remus cat-back exhaust (sounds great) and stock muffler. X-Brace. Recent maintenance includes water pump and thermostat, alignment, new Konis with double adjustable rears, Kumho ECSTA ASX tires, new climate control module, regular synthetic oil changes. Beautiful car in excellent condition, drives and runs great. $16,000. Set of double 10 spoke track wheels with new Avon Tech Ra tires available separately. Email for pictures. Chuck (505) 821-7880 (NM)
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#11. Pagid Pads Source - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 21:04:54 -0700 From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: Pagid Pads Source I'm looking into buying some Pagid Oranges (stock E36 M3 and aftermarket Brembo F50 caliper fitments). Any sources listers have been particularly happy with? Any idea of the vendors with the best prices? Thanks in advance! Drive Safely, Raza
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#12. FS: 1997 M3/4 - from Chuck Hanson
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Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 22:03:21 -0600 From: "Chuck Hanson" <chanson60@comcast.net> Subject: FS: 1997 M3/4 For Sale: M3 Sedan. Former CPO car, 84,000 miles, 5-speed, arctic silver with gray leather, folding rear seat, heated front seats, on-board computer, sunroof, BMW/HK premium sound with 6-disk changer, forged BMW alloy wheels, Remus cat-back exhaust (sounds great) and stock muffler. X-Brace. Recent maintenance includes water pump and thermostat, alignment, new Konis with double adjustable rears, Kumho ECSTA ASX tires, new climate control module, regular synthetic oil changes. Beautiful car in excellent condition, drives and runs great. $16,000. Set of double 10 spoke track wheels with new Avon Tech Ra tires available separately. Email for pictures. Chuck (505) 821-7880 (NM)
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#13. Pagid Pads Source - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 21:04:54 -0700 From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: Pagid Pads Source I'm looking into buying some Pagid Oranges (stock E36 M3 and aftermarket Brembo F50 caliper fitments). Any sources listers have been particularly happy with? Any idea of the vendors with the best prices? Thanks in advance! Drive Safely, Raza
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#14. H&R Race springs For sale. - from Gary
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Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:27:13 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: H&R Race springs For sale. I just pulled them off my car this week, finally. If anyone wants them let me know. I am putting them on Ebay in the morning. H&R race springs, for stock set up. Not the adjustable spring perch. Part numbers on the springs, springs are red F 50412.88f D/S R 50410.88r T/A I used them on my street car for the last two years, actually the last eight months the car has been on the jack stands. They have been to three HPDE's I Instructed at. Some paint has worn off between springs under compression. $150.00 plus shipping. They are ready to go in a box! Thank you, Gary Gray Pro Bike www.probikeusa.com
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#15. H&R race spring for E36 M3 (95) - from Gary
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Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 12:35:01 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: H&R race spring for E36 M3 (95) Opps ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> To: <club-racing-list@bimmers.com> Cc: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 12:27 PM Subject: [CR] H&R Race springs For sale. I just pulled them off my car this week, finally. If anyone wants them let me know. I am putting them on Ebay in the morning. H&R race springs, for stock set up. Not the adjustable spring perch. Part numbers on the springs, springs are red F 50412.88f D/S R 50410.88r T/A I used them on my street car for the last two years, actually the last eight months the car has been on the jack stands. They have been to three HPDE's I Instructed at. Some paint has worn off between springs under compression. $150.00 plus shipping. They are ready to go in a box! Thank you, Gary Gray Pro Bike www.probikeusa.com _______________________________________________ BMW CR SIG Sponsors: http://www.turnermotorsport.com http://www.impact-engineering.com http://www.bimmerworld.com http://www.evosport.com http://www.diffsonline.com _______________________________________________ Reply to club-racing-list@bimmers.com http://lists.bimmers.com/mailman/listinfo/club-racing-list Version BMW.2
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#16. FS: [E36M3] Two Sets of 18x8.5 Wheels for Sale: Set of (4) BBS RGR, Set of (5) SSR Comp Silver (each with good tires) - from Dave Flogaus
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Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 22:56:53 -0400 From: "Dave Flogaus" <dave-m3fan@comcast.net> Subject: FS: [E36M3] Two Sets of 18x8.5 Wheels for Sale: Set of (4) BBS RGR, Set of (5) SSR Comp Silver (each with good tires) Hello, gang... Long note about 2 sets of great wheels and tires. I've settled on my two sets (total of 8) BBS track wheels that I have on my 95 LWT. These cover my needs. ---------------------------------------------------- Last year, in addition to my LWT, I had a high mileage "stocker" M3, for which I had acquired a nice set of 4 forged BBS RGRs in diamond black. They don't fit over my Brembos on the LWT, so they need to go. BBS RGR SET: Diamond Black Finish with Black Finished Interior Qty: 4 Size: 18" X 8.5" Bolt Pattern: 5x120 (E36 M3 Hub, E30, E46 compatible, I believe) Offset: ET 38 Very Good Condition: ALL. Straight and true. These look awesome. Plenty of hi-res pictures available. BBS Center Caps Included. Currently wearing 245/35/18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 Tires ~ Approximately 50% tread depth remaining. These 4 same-size wheels fit on any unmodified E36 M3. These DO NOT fit my particular M3, because of its oversize brakes. Bummer. A set of same-size non-staggered wheels & tires makes for extended tire life with easy rotation. These likely fit E46 M3 (and other cars as well) but I can not personally verify. Philly area test fittings available. Current cost from Tire Rack: Wheels: 779 x 4 = 3116 Tires: 215 x 4 = 860 Original Total: 3976.00 Asking $2,000.00 complete for the set of 4... Any interest? Please let me know. ------------------------------------------------------ SSR COMP SET: Beautiful Silver Finish Qty: 5 Size: 18" X 8.5" Bolt Pattern: 5x120 (E36 M3 Hub, E30, E46 compatible, I believe) Offset: ET 42 Near perfect condition... ALL. Plenty of pictures available. SSR Center Hub caps Included. Currently wearing 245/40/18 Kumho ECSTA MX Tires ~ Approximately 1,500 road miles on 4 wheels/tires, 5th spare NEVER driven on. (Still a sticker tire). These fit on my E36 M3 Lightweight, which has a modified suspension and big front brakes. My further research has confirmed that this set of SSRs will fit on a stock suspension E36 M3 with the use of a slight 5 mm spacer and use of wheel studs or slightly longer lug bolts. This setup does clear Brembo competition style Front brakes. These fit rear with no spacers, should clear OE rear suspension. These likely fit E46 M3 (and other cars as well) but I can not verify with any certainty. Philly area test fittings available. Original cost from Tire Rack: Wheel: 449 x 5 = 2245 Tires: 163 x 5 = 815 Original Total Retail Cost: 3060.00 Asking $2,250 complete for this near perfect set of 5... -------------------------------------------------------- For pictures of both the SSR Comps or the BBS RGR wheels, please click on the following link: http://picasaweb.google.com/davem3fan Prefer not to ship, but I will for any serious buyer (who respects nice wheels) and doesn't insist on make insulting offers (like those I got on eBay). Dave Flogaus BMW CCA #123862 mailto:dave-m3fan@comcast.net