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#1. Re: [E36M3] Quick battery question - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 18:43:25 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Quick battery question On Thu, March 1, 2007 5:37 pm, Matt Weimer said: > What I do not know is the length added by using the second battery > hold-down point and if the 94 fits. I'm sure I'm missing something, but can't you just measure the distance between to the two hold-down points? Is the car not in your possession at the moment? Of course, an Interstate MTP-91 is a popular replacement, and is known to fit. Jim Bassett - both cars currently have MTP-91 batteries :-)
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#2. Rear Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt Removal - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 23:10:05 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Rear Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt Removal Car is 96 M3 and will be dedicated track/race car for stock class BMW CCA Club Racing. Bentley manual says tap it out with a hammer. I have the nut off, and the special washer. I can easily turn the bolt, but it doesn't want to come out. The project is axle carrier (rear sub-frame) removal for bushing replacement. I am looking for tips on removing the rear lower control arm outer bolt. I am in digest mode, so direct email appreciated. I already have poly bushings in the front control arms and rear trailing arms. I am going with poly bushings for the rear axle carrier. Is anyone using poly bushing for the rear upper and lower control arms? Has anyone had the lower control arm "skip" welded as allowed per BMW CCA Club Racing rules? I am wondering how to get that done by a local welder while the arm is off the car. Thanks in advance :-) Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams
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#3. Re: where's my extra negative camber? - from Adam Lazur
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Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 22:21:41 -0800 From: Adam Lazur <adam@lazur.org> Subject: Re: where's my extra negative camber? Adam Lazur (adam@lazur.org) said: > Thanks Brian. I'll try losing a little caster to gain camber. Status Update: I moved the plates back 1 notch worth of caster and had the alignment done today. I ended up with the desired 3.5 degrees negative camber. Thanks for the input everyone, I've finally found the extra negative camber I was looking for :) -- Adam Lazur
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Re: where's my extra negative camber? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 22:40:38 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: where's my extra negative camber? On Thu, March 1, 2007 10:27 pm, Adam Lazur said: > Thanks for the input everyone, I've finally found the extra negative > camber I was looking for :) Just don't go trying to show it off to your instructor this weekend. :-) Jim Bassett - pre-scared instructor
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#5. Ignition Suspicion - from Steve Klein
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Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 01:32:10 -0600 From: Steve Klein <s.klein@steveklein.cc> Subject: Ignition Suspicion Can someone point me to a schematic for bypassing the ignition cylinder? Going by Bentley ELE-10 and ELE-65, I see that the large green is the main power for 'run', large violet is power for 'accessory' and Blk/ Yel is the switch for the starter relay. That leaves three smaller wires, Grn/Wht which is unused, and Blu/Wht and Brn/Wht which I haven't found any references for. I'll be tapping into the wires and leaving the switch intact, but I don't want to omit either wire in the remodeling until I know its purpose or place. Thanks in advance for your help, Steve
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#6. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Ignition Suspicion - from Marco
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Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 23:44:58 -0800 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Ignition Suspicion Not sure if this helps http://www.bimmerdiy.com/diy/e36startbutton -----Original Message----- From: Steve Klein [mailto:s.klein@steveklein.cc] Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 11:37 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] Ignition Suspicion Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 01:32:10 -0600 From: Steve Klein <s.klein@steveklein.cc> Subject: Ignition Suspicion Can someone point me to a schematic for bypassing the ignition cylinder? Going by Bentley ELE-10 and ELE-65, I see that the large green is the main power for 'run', large violet is power for 'accessory' and Blk/ Yel is the switch for the starter relay. That leaves three smaller wires, Grn/Wht which is unused, and Blu/Wht and Brn/Wht which I haven't found any references for. I'll be tapping into the wires and leaving the switch intact, but I don't want to omit either wire in the remodeling until I know its purpose or place. Thanks in advance for your help, Steve ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.5/706 - Release Date: 2/28/2007 4:09 PM
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Quick battery question - from Matt Weimer
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Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 05:40:41 -0800 (PST) From: Matt Weimer <mjweimer@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Quick battery question My E36 is not in my possession at this point so measurements are not possible. I will just be patient and wait until I can do some firsthand investigating. Thanks for all the responses. Matt Weimer Hoosier Chapter ----- Original Message ---- From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> To: Matt Weimer <mjweimer@yahoo.com> Cc: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2007 9:43:25 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Quick battery question On Thu, March 1, 2007 5:37 pm, Matt Weimer said: > What I do not know is the length added by using the second battery > hold-down point and if the 94 fits. I'm sure I'm missing something, but can't you just measure the distance between to the two hold-down points? Is the car not in your possession at the moment? Of course, an Interstate MTP-91 is a popular replacement, and is known to fit. Jim Bassett - both cars currently have MTP-91 batteries :-) ____________________________________________________________________________________ Any questions? Get answers on any topic at www.Answers.yahoo.com. Try it now.
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Gas Smell Fixed in '95 - from W. Wallace
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Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 09:10:49 -0500 From: "W. Wallace" <emailmeman@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Gas Smell Fixed in '95 >>>On the passenger side gas tank access, there was only 1 fuel tube (the other blue plastic nipple was sealed) that was not clamped well. Lot's of gas pooled in there.<<<< Hmmm, I have a 95 also (03/94) when I removed mine there were two hoses there and they were both connected to the nipples, that are on top of the fuel pump housing assembly? I am assuming one is a feed and the other is a return. I am wondering did I miss something? William T. Wallace "We are Better Together" 95 M3
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#9. BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE - SEE OWNER'S MANUAL - from Shane Kleinpeter
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Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2007 06:48:15 -0800 (PST) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE - SEE OWNER'S MANUAL I'm at my wits end. I'm a pretty anal guy and this is driving me up the wall. The brake light switch is relatively new and functioning properly. The bulbs are new (Sylvania, silver bottoms) and the brake lights are working fine. How do I stop the insanity? The scrolling message is very distracting and for all intents and purposes relegates the OBC to a torture device. Do I need to replace the tail light assemblies? The bulb holders? At this point I'm willing to do anything, I just need the message to go away. My car is stock...no aftermarket. Thanks, Shane Kleinpeter http://www.justracing.com/homepage/sak335 '96 M3 '94 325i #76 ITS / JP ____________________________________________________________________________________ Any questions? Get answers on any topic at www.Answers.yahoo.com. Try it now.
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#10. RE: [E36M3] RE: Kumho Escsta ASX Opinions - from Matthew Teel
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Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2007 06:18:41 -0900 From: Matthew Teel <mteel@beluga.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: Kumho Escsta ASX Opinions I have been running ASX's for several years now. Staggered setup on factory 17 inch wheels. Some observations: This is NOT a snow tire. Works great in cold wet conditions, but you do not want to rely on this tire for "winter" driving unless you live pretty far south. But... This tire works very well in below freezing dry conditions. If you want a winter tire, get Blizzaks and don't drive them during the transitional periods before and after winter. That's where the ASX's shine. You give up warm weather dry road grip for cold wet weather grip. Having said that, the tires are still quite good in summer and are very predictable, so you get plenty of warning before they let go. If you are looking for a max performance summer tire, go elsewhere. If you are looking for a versatile everyday driving tire, these fit the bill. I run mine at 42 PSI. I seem to get better grip, and it stabilizes the "softish" sidewall. The tires wear better than other summer tires I've tried, but that stands to reason since they aren't true ultra-high performance summer tires. What you give up in grip, you gain in wear characteristics. I've managed six months on a set of rears. That's double what I've received from any other tire (except winter tires of course). I'll buy them again. This is the perfect tire for me during spring and fall conditions. Blizzaks in winter, and R compounds during the peak of summer. Can't get much better than that. It helps to have three sets of wheels. :) Matthew (Alaska) '98 M3/4 w/140K -----Original Message----- From: Tripp Racioppi [mailto:r3_m3@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 10:07 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] RE: Kumho Escsta ASX Opinions Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 11:06:02 -0800 (PST) From: Tripp Racioppi <r3_m3@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Kumho Escsta ASX Opinions I too, just mounted the Kumho's on a stock, staggered set up. They have been, as you say, good in wet weather and dry. Have not had a chance to experience their performance in winter driving, but one of the reasons I also went with an all-season tire. One interesting note is that when I first got them, I inflated them according to the pressure settings listed on the door frame decal (30 psi front, 32 psi rear, I think). They always looked like they were too low on pressure, especially the front). When I engaged in a "spirited" acceleration, I got a feeling as though the sidewalls were "wringling," almost a shudder. I talked to several people and they suggested using equal pressure all around and increase the pressure. I went 35 all around and that seems to have resolved the acceleration shudder. But my questions are: was it the tires? what is the optimal pressure for these? should the pressures be "staggered"? more front than rear? You all know the rest. Thanks for any help.... r3 97 Arctic Silver/Black M3 86 Heller Rot/Tan (just converted to black) 325 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:08:58 -0500 From: Jonathan Evans <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: Kumho Escsta ASX Opinions Thought I would add another data point about tire selection for the M3. I have been enjoying the Kumho Ecsta ASX on stock 17 staggered rims for a few months now. I went with all seasons since I wanted better near-winter weather handling here in Raleigh. We had a few snow flurries and the car handled it with aplomb. Heavy rain hasn't been a problem either. They have been good, quiet all season tires so far. We'll see how they hold up in the Summer heat.Jonathan95 m3 --------------------------------- Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends. ************************************************* 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 *************************************************