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#1. 96+ Exhaust on a 95 - from Lawrence Barbieri
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:41:47 -0400 From: "Lawrence Barbieri" <larry@logicalconclusions.com> Subject: 96+ Exhaust on a 95 Anyone ever swap out the exhaust on their '95 M3 to put in one from a '96? I mean the whole thing from headers back, not just a cat-back swap? I'm interested to see what someone may have done about the O2 sensor swap. Thanks, --- Larry
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#2. Re: 1997 M3 for Sale - from Jason Olin
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:45:39 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Olin <jtolin64@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: 1997 M3 for Sale I've uploaded a bunch of pix of the car to: http://web.mac.com/jolin64/iWeb/Site/M3.html Thanks, Jason
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#3. Re: [E36M3] 96+ Exhaust on a 95 - from Gary
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:39:58 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 96+ Exhaust on a 95 You just plug the three holes, and use one like your 95 M3, no big deal. You should pick up some power since the 96+ flows much better than the 95 Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lawrence Barbieri" <larry@logicalconclusions.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:47 AM Subject: [E36M3] 96+ Exhaust on a 95 > Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:41:47 -0400 > From: "Lawrence Barbieri" <larry@logicalconclusions.com> > Subject: 96+ Exhaust on a 95 > > Anyone ever swap out the exhaust on their '95 M3 to put in one from a '96? > I mean the whole thing from headers back, not just a cat-back swap? I'm > interested to see what someone may have done about the O2 sensor swap. > > Thanks, > --- Larry > > > ************************************************* > 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] 96+ Exhaust on a 95 - from Jamie Howton
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:40:31 -0500 From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 96+ Exhaust on a 95 > Anyone ever swap out the exhaust on their '95 M3 to put in one from a '96? > I mean the whole thing from headers back, not just a cat-back swap? I'm > interested to see what someone may have done about the O2 sensor swap. I have the OBDII headers on my 95. You will need to have somone weld the secondary air injection ports closed and either install plugs in the O2 ports or have them welded shut as well. I bought some "Hooker Header Plugs" from my local NAPA which fit perfectly. -- Jamie Howton 2006 M Roadster 2000 M5 1995 M3 Hampshire, IL
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#5. Re: [E36M3] windshield insurance claim - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:15:44 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] windshield insurance claim On Wed, October 25, 2006 5:27 pm, Kelvin said: > Ah, crap I just found out that AAA won't be paying for it. Looks like I > will be paying out of pocket. FWIW, I've always paid for my windshields. > I called Safelite and they said they do > not carry PPG glass. Only their housebrand. Another FWIW, I've used Safelite for race car 'shields, and have been satisfied with them. But the PPG 'shield on the M3 has held up pretty well to the daily-driving impacts (small chips in the glass but no cracks, spiderwebs, etc <knock on wood>). There are enough of those, though, that I'll be looking at getting a new one soon. > With that being said, any recommendations on who I can get to install > PPG glass into my car at a reasonable rate? I don't have a current suggestion. The last one I put on the M3 several years ago, was done by Silicon Valley Auto Glass in S. San Jose, IIRC. Yellow Pages time, I suspect :-) Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP
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#6. Re: [E36M3] S52 rebuild question - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:24:01 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] S52 rebuild question On Wed, October 25, 2006 5:47 pm, Kent Shephard said: > 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. And they are where? :-) Creat a JustRacing.com account (if you haven't already) and put them up there. Jim Bassett - watched the races from the comfort of his sofa :-)
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#7. Re: [E36M3] S52 rebuild question - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:26:03 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] S52 rebuild question On Wed, October 25, 2006 7:17 pm, Mark Dadgar said: > They are, however, going to repave the track AGAIN in the spring. > Sheesh. Yeah, they made mention of it several times during the ALMS race. Of course, we knew about that being done last month :-) I was surprised at how bumpy it was, for a fresh re-pave. Oops. Jim Bassett
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#8. Traffic Pro FS - from Hans Batra
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:59:14 -0400 From: "Hans Batra" <hansbatra@yahoo.com> Subject: Traffic Pro FS I have a TP for sale that I used for approx. 6 months in a 1997 M3. It's in perfect condition, with Nav CDs, accessories, original manual, box, etc. Please contact me at hansbatra@yahoo.com or 404.312.7776 if you're interested. Best offer. I need to sell it, as it's just laying around. Thanks, Hans
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#9. RE: [E36M3] 255/35/18 street tire, maybe another size? - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:19:38 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 255/35/18 street tire, maybe another size? You are right, Hankook does indeed have a 265/35/18, their R-S2 z212 might be too big at 25.3 x 10.7, as well as their sport K104 in 255 and 265 (1/10 less on height and width) tad smaller spec'd but probably in an entirely different perf level as far as I can tell on paper. If only the RT615 was a little bit smaller in 265/35 (25.4x10.7) its out anyway as it's not approved on anything smaller than a 9.5 wheel, and actually most choices don't go below 9" Patrick -----Original Message----- From: Gary [mailto:probikeguy@probikeusa.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 5:58 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] 255/35/18 street tire, maybe another size? Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:52:05 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 255/35/18 street tire, maybe another size? I have some Hankook RS212's I think they make some in 18inch super nice tire! Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 4:37 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] 255/35/18 street tire, maybe another size? Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:34:10 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 255/35/18 street tire, maybe another size? Costs a bunch more to play harder it seems....$284(TR) for that 265/35 tire ouch! I was upset at $242 for the RE50 in 255/35 which is same in height and just a hair skinnier. That's it, I'm starting a petition with falken for an rt615 in the right size a la 18" flavor. You are right, going from 17 to 18 I'd be putting on weight. Thanks for the information!! Patrick -----Original Message----- From: Rex Tener [mailto:rex_tener@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 5:08 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] 255/35/18 street tire, maybe another size? Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 14:01:30 -0700 From: Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 255/35/18 street tire, maybe another size? At 08:27 AM 10/25/2006, Goss, Patrick - PA wrote: >Seems in most 18 sizes you compromise width and increase cost. I can't >see that many would want to go much shorter and risk bending rims. > >I have to be missing something. I don't think you are. The 17's are cheaper, lighter, and seem to handle better. In autox, the introduction of the Hoosier 285/30-18 is what pushed most people off the 245/40-17. In street tire autox the Yokohama ADVAN Neova 265/35-18 has been used on a number of successful SCCA STU cars. I personally like the 255/40-17 RT-615 because it is cheap, durable, is (as/almost as) fast as the Yokohama and I didn't have to raise my car to get it to fit. I have a set on my daily driver Mazda 6 Wagon too, and they look they are going to make it 25K street miles. Rex ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* ************************************************* 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. autox in the cold -- tire pressures - from Steven Hazard
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Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 18:21:13 -0400 From: "Steven Hazard" <98M3@comcast.net> Subject: autox in the cold -- tire pressures Hell Bob, If he's on VictoRacers who cares? Those are 5+ year old tires and both the Current Kumho and Hoosier offerings are way faster. The internal construction of the tire would dictate TP. Since I haven't been on these tires since 2001 I would guess lower TP's would be the way to go. All these aftermarket DOT R compound tires don't have to worry about ride quality so they have extremely stiff sidewall construction. Lowering TP for the most part increases tire wear, but allows for a larger contact patch and quicker heat cycling.... Steve 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