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#1. Re: [E36M3] where's my extra negative camber? - from Gus Iverson
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:35:18 -0800 From: "Gus Iverson" <gus.iverson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] where's my extra negative camber? On 2/16/07, Carlos Lopez <clopez98m3@gmail.com> wrote: > Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:53:59 -0500 > From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] where's my extra negative camber? > > On 2/16/07, Adam Lazur <adam@lazur.org> wrote: > > Does anyone else have the same setup? If so, are you getting similar max > > camber numbers or is my car a super freak? > > I have the same setup, I think my minimum camber setting is what you > have for max. :-) Why do you have the plates setup for max positive > caster? I have them set in the middle (I think) so I have stockish > caster numbers. I won't even set mine for max negative camber as that > would be beyond 4 degrees negative and I don't have track tires that > need that much neg. camber. > I'm in the same boat as Carlos. I've got my suspension set at -2.5 for street use which is effectively my minimum configuration. I dump it all the way in for track days and get excellent tire wear. Sometimes, I even back off the front camber a bit on track days when I read extreme tire temperatures on the inside with my pyrometer. Caster is around 8 degrees. I can't remember if that is positive or negative but it is the good kind. This is with the TCK D/A suspension and CC plates. I can't imagine that you wouldn't be able to get better camber numbers without some other kind of problem.
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#2. Re: rear ball joints - from Adam Lazur
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Date: Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:23:23 -0800 From: Adam Lazur <adam@lazur.org> Subject: Re: rear ball joints David Thomas (dave@sasdatalink.com) said: > On Friday 16 February 2007 9:54:10 am Adam Lazur wrote: > > Victory product design has a ball joint tool for $52. > > I usually just make my own 'special' tools...but those guys have some nice > looking tools at fair prices. Anyone ever use them? Quality OK? > > http://www.victoryproductdesign.com/tools_main.htm I'm pleased with my Victory RTAB tool. The finish is "rugged" and it's painted flat black. The rod is hardened steel, and has shown no ill effects after a couple of uses. For the price it's well worth it for the RTABs (speaking from experience drilling and hacksawing control arm bushings). -- Adam Lazur
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#3. Who needed the stock brake pads? - from Kirk
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 11:08:45 -0800 From: "Kirk" <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: Who needed the stock brake pads? Whoever needed the stock set of pads, I found a used complete set (about 1/2 left). Anyone else need/want to try some of these pads I found (all used): Mintex 1155 Front, 1166 Front, 1144 Rear (2-sets). These are all between 1/2 and 2/3rds gone. PBR Deluxe Fronts 1/2 gone. Make an offer (plus actual shipping from 89144). Please email off digest so I get them quicker! Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock
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#4. WTB: Pagid E36M3 rear race pads - from Ivan Petrov
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Date: Sat, 17 Feb 2007 16:51:58 -0800 From: "Ivan Petrov" <crazyinp@hotmail.com> Subject: WTB: Pagid E36M3 rear race pads I am looking for set of new or used with some live left Rear E36M3 pagid race pads, prefere Orange. Thanks Ivan
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#5. PS fluid flush - from Brian Ruiz
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 11:28:35 -0800 From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> Subject: PS fluid flush I'm thinking it's time for a PS flush, as I've never done one, and I think the previous owners might only have done it once, if at all. Is RL D4 ATF okay to use? Or should I use mineral oil based ATF? Thanks, Brian
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#6. Ebay Headers Q. - from Ivan Petrov
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 11:39:12 -0800 From: "Ivan Petrov" <crazyinp@hotmail.com> Subject: Ebay Headers Q. There was a discussion about the Ebay Headers and I remember some member actually bought set and installed it. Any idea which of those Ebay Headers are worth the money? Thanks Ivan
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#7. Re: [E36M3] PS fluid flush - from Ed MacVaugh
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:59:13 -0500 From: Ed MacVaugh <macvaugh@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] PS fluid flush There is a comparison test somewhere on the internet that shows that there is reduced cavitation due to foaming with the best ATF to use for these ZF rack and pinion systems being Tech from Wal*Mart! The comparison test was done on a Ferrari 360 Modena which has a very similar steering system to our cars by a Ferrari club member. I use it and believe it is mineral based. Ed Brian Ruiz wrote: > Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 11:28:35 -0800 > From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> > Subject: PS fluid flush > > I'm thinking it's time for a PS flush, as I've never done one, and I think > the previous owners might only have done it once, if at all. Is RL D4 ATF > okay to use? Or should I use mineral oil based ATF? > > Thanks, > Brian
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#8. Re: [E36M3] PS fluid flush - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:10:22 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] PS fluid flush On Sun, February 18, 2007 11:33 am, Brian Ruiz said: > I'm thinking it's time for a PS flush, as I've never done one, and I think > the previous owners might only have done it once, if at all. Is RL D4 ATF > okay to use? Yep, used in both cars, no problems. Make sure you've purchased a new reservoir - the filter is built in, so the only way to change it is to change the res. ~$40, IIRC. Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1992 325is #44 JP
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#9. What else to change if I'm doing the head gasket? - from Peter Loron
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 14:40:20 -0800 From: "Peter Loron" <peterloron@gmail.com> Subject: What else to change if I'm doing the head gasket? Ok, so I'm finally getting around to pulling the head on my 98 M3. ~85Kmi. AFAIK, the previous owner had the radiator, and the thermostat + housing and waterpump changed about 30Kmi ago. I don't know about any of the coolant hoses. Time to do the cooling system again? Can anybody point to a concise list of parts (and part numbers!) that "should" be one at this juncture? Thanks! -Pete
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#10. Re: [E36M3] PS fluid flush - from Mike DePolo
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Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:00:12 -0500 From: "Mike DePolo" <smiked1@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] PS fluid flush I've had great luck with Red Line power steering fluid. People usually recommend Red Line ATF; but their power steering fluid is formulated for systems that are designed to use ATF. http://www.redlineoil.com/pdf/8.pdf Mike On 2/18/07, Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> wrote: > > Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:10:22 -0800 (PST) > From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] PS fluid flush > > On Sun, February 18, 2007 11:33 am, Brian Ruiz said: > > I'm thinking it's time for a PS flush, as I've never done one, and I > think > > the previous owners might only have done it once, if at all. Is RL D4 > ATF > > okay to use? > > Yep, used in both cars, no problems. > > Make sure you've purchased a new reservoir - the filter is built in, so > the only way to change it is to change the res. ~$40, IIRC. > > Jim Bassett > 1998 M3/4 > 1992 325is #44 JP > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > >