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#1. Re: [E36M3] S52 rebuild question - from Kent Shephard
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Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:37:03 -0700 From: Kent Shephard <Kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] S52 rebuild question Work in Cupertino and live in Hayward. Anyone go to the ALMS Race this past weekend. I took a bunch of pictures and have some video. Kent Shephard kents@kshephard.com On Oct 25, 2006, at 5:17 PM, Mark Dadgar wrote: > Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:17:30 -0700 > From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] S52 rebuild question > > On Oct 25, 2006, at 5:11 PM, Mel Silva wrote: >> Is Joe Rebello still around? Dang! He built a Datsun L18 motor >> for my ISP Datsun 510 waaay back in the early 90's. Interesting. >> That was a lifetime ago when I lived in Campbell, CA and before I >> even met my wife. I've been married 11 years last Saturday, >> so... wow, small world. > > Very small world - I live in Los Gatos. > > - Mark > ----- > mark@pdc-racing.net > > Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: > http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar > > > > > ************************************************* > 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. 1997 M3 for sale; $10.5K OBO - from Jason Olin
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Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:47:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Olin <jtolin64@yahoo.com> Subject: 1997 M3 for sale; $10.5K OBO It's finally time to say goodbye: $10,500 or best offer. I'll trade it into the dealer if no one offers something better than they did. 1997 M3 2-door; 100,100mi, Original owner; passed NJ smog in August 2006 Options: Cosmos black (metallic), black interior, Vader seats, OBC, Cruise Control, CD changer, Sunroof Extras: Hella Celis/Angel Eye halogens, Clear corners and taillights, Sharked software, Sharked intake Dinan Suspension (e.g., Konis and springs), Shifter with illuminated pattern, All original pieces retained (in boxes). Never tracked, nonsmoker car, purchased in Los Angeles (1997-2000), then DC (2000-2003), now NJ WBSBG9326VEY76578 May 1997 Recent service (steering rack, BMW rotors and pads, rear tires (Pilot Sport II)) Condition-- looks very nice, but not brand new. Slight chipping in front paint, some rocker paint fade, some leather cracking in front seats, a few minor scratches in the paint (roof, left rear quarter panel). Both doors resprayed due to break-in. Some wheel rash. Also includes a set of OEM wheels (similar to the premium package wheels from this era) with Blizzacks (circa 2000). All service records available. In Northern NJ Jason 201 427 8409 (work) 908 279 3553 (mobile)
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#3. RE: [E36M3] S52 rebuild question - from Marco
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Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:31:25 -0700 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] S52 rebuild question Yes he's around and doing well. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Mel Silva [mailto:melsilva@mindspring.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 5:18 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] S52 rebuild question Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:11:37 -0500 From: Mel Silva <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] S52 rebuild question Is Joe Rebello still around? Dang! He built a Datsun L18 motor for my ISP Datsun 510 waaay back in the early 90's. Interesting. That was a lifetime ago when I lived in Campbell, CA and before I even met my wife. I've been married 11 years last Saturday, so... wow, small world. Mel Houston, Tx Mark Dadgar wrote: > Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:42:36 -0700 > From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] S52 rebuild question > > On Oct 25, 2006, at 11:27 AM, Lee Piccione wrote: >> I have a nasty noise coming from my motor, and I'm thinking about >> pulling it out and having it sent off for an full IT rebuild. My car >> is dedicated autocross and per our rules we can rebuild to the same >> specs as SCCA IT. Does anyone know of a reputable race engine >> rebuilder that can do this? > > Evosport, Sunbelt, Rebello, VAC, Stickley, etc etc etc. > > Pick the closest one to you. > > - Mark > ----- > mark@pdc-racing.net > > Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: > http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > ************************************************* 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] S52 rebuild question - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:58:40 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] S52 rebuild question On Oct 25, 2006, at 5:37 PM, Kent Shephard wrote: > Work in Cupertino and live in Hayward. > Anyone go to the ALMS Race this past weekend. > I took a bunch of pictures and have some video. I had a Media Pass, but only made it down for the World Challenge Touring race on Sunday (I do PR for some of the drivers/teams). It was apparently a good turn-out on Saturday, which is a good sign going forward. They are, however, going to repave the track AGAIN in the spring. Sheesh. - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#5. Re: [E36M3] windshield insurance claim - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:51:16 -0400 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] windshield insurance claim Same as Jim B. My experience has been that PPG is better than the OEM stuff. The original Securit glass developed scratches from the windshield wipers after mebbe 20 or 30k miles. The PPG glass has not shown any issues like that. Thumbs up. Andrej '97 M3 Kelvin wrote: > Any words of wisdom here? Is PPG glass as good or better than BMW? > >
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#6. autox in the cold -- tire pressures - from mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:35:07 -0400 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: autox in the cold -- tire pressures Hi Group, I have a friend that just finished an autox last weekend in cold weather conditions. He runs Kumho VictoRacers and his question to me was; should he run lower or higher than normal pressures to bring back some grip, especially for the first run. Any advice would help. My first thought would be to raise tire pressure, but I can see lower to warm up the tires faster. So I'm asking the collective group. Thanks in advance, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005 Philly Region BSP Champion ________________________________________________________________________ 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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#7. Re: [E36M3] windshield insurance claim - from Kelvin
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Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:17:54 -0700 From: Kelvin <mpower@obikwan.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] windshield insurance claim It just seems that reading the archives, that PPG was the preferred brand and that the SafeLite had some QC issues. Though QC issues can be had on any windshield. -kelvin Paul L Fisher wrote: > Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:34:10 -0500 > From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] windshield insurance claim > > Why? > > I use Safelite all the time and have had no issues. Lifetime warranty. > > Paul L Fisher > > 2000 M Roadster E36/7 S52 Cosmos Black Metallic > 1989 325ix E30 M20 Cinnabar Red > > Become a BMW CCA Member! > > Elkhorn, WI. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kelvin [mailto:mpower@obikwan.com] > Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 7:28 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: Re: [E36M3] windshield insurance claim > > Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:31:57 -0700 > From: Kelvin <mpower@obikwan.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] windshield insurance claim > > Ah, crap I just found out that AAA won't be paying for it. Looks like I > will be paying out of pocket. I called Safelite and they said they do > not carry PPG glass. Only their housebrand. > > With that being said, any recommendations on who I can get to install > PPG glass into my car at a reasonable rate? > > Thanks! > -kelvin > > > >
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#8. RE: [E36M3] M3 Steering Issue - from Mark D.
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 02:24:43 -0400 From: "Mark D." <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] M3 Steering Issue Yep, It was toe. Thanks! Thanks, mark On Wed, 2006-10-25 at 14:18 -0600, Weston-Lewis, Graeme wrote: > "This sounds *exactly* like": when I ran 1/4" of toe-out on my Boxster > to get it to handle at autocrosses. > If your tire pressures are good, my second guess would be alignment > rather than worn out parts. > > Graeme > > > --------- > Please note, my email address has changed to graeme.weston-lewis@lsi.com > (note the domain change from lsil to lsi). Effective January 15, 2007, > no other e-mail addresses for me will be accepted by our corporate mail > server. Please update your address book and distribution lists > accordingly. > --------- > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mark D. [mailto:mdlkml@atari-source.com] > Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:28 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] M3 Steering Issue > > Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:17:59 -0400 > From: "Mark D." <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > Subject: M3 Steering Issue > > Hey guys, > > I was wondering if I could have some of the collective wisdom of the > group. I have a mature M3 (180K) that's developed a very odd quirk that > my mechanic and I are having trouble locating the source of. Basically > the steering is really finicky. When you drive down the road, if the > road is slightly uneven like say where there's lots of cars and the road > has worn little dips, the dips will pull on the steering a lot - to the > effect that you could be driving down the road, holding the wheel > straight, and the car is bouncing left and right. At one point on this > really bad highway in NJ, it just yanked the steering wheel right out of > my hand and sent me heading towards a wall at 55mph! The issue seemed > to start shortly after I replaced my front control arm bushings. But > the issue is different from those. CAB's will cause pulling under > braking, rears under acceleration. I'm thinking it simply must be a > balljoint or 3, tie rod ends, tie rods, rack, etc. I'm so fed up, I'm > about to replace it all. Leaking steering hoses, rack, tie rods, ends, > etc. The whole shebang. > > Can anyone say "this sounds *exactly* like when I had to replace ..." > > Thanks again, > Mark > > > > > ************************************************* > 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. [E36M3] WTB- 15mm wheel spacers for E36 - from Jay Hudson
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 06:14:07 -0700 From: "Jay Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: [E36M3] WTB- 15mm wheel spacers for E36 New suspension requires larger spacers. Let me know if you have a set you'd like to sell. No bolts needed, just the spacers. Thanks - Jay
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#10. RE: UUC Corsa - from William Townsend
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 09:50:26 -0400 From: "William Townsend" <wtownsend@juniper.net> Subject: RE: UUC Corsa Don't go to the dealer for those hanger parts. Go to www.bimmerparts.com, way better price than the (s/d)ealer! Bimmerparts also sells the gaskets, bolts even a whole kit for replacing cat-back exhausts. --Bill