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#1. Re: [E36M3] OT: very uneven brake pad wear on other car - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:05:41 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: very uneven brake pad wear on other car My guess is two things. Proportioning valve that biases the brakes. A stuck piston that if causing the brakes to bind at the corner you describe. Also did the gas milage go to crap? Kent On Mar 28, 2007, at 8:07 AM, Mdriver13@aol.com wrote: > Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:00:08 EDT > From: Mdriver13@aol.com > Subject: OT: very uneven brake pad wear on other car > > Guys, > > First, sorry for being off topic here but I'm very frustrated with > my Toyota > mechanic. My Previa with 190,000 miles developed uneven brake pad > wear around > 150,000 miles. Very heavy wear at the left front, a little less on > the right > front, and virtually no wear on the rear. I do my own brake pad > changes, > just like on the bimmer, however replacement has gone from every > 45K miles > (front/rear), to now 10K on the left front but over 100K on the > rears! Calipers, > hoses, and rotors were replaced a year ago and the condition is > actually getting > worse. Last time the left front was toast by 16K miles, now 10K. Any > suggestions to my mechanic - who appears to be brain dead. I keep > telling him it > must be the master cylinder, but he is hell bent on replacing > everything else > first. > > Any advice is welcome. Please reply offline to preserve bandwidth > for e36M3 > topics. > > TIA, > > Bob Gill > 97 ///M3 > coupe > Philly Region SCCA > 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion > Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering > > > > ************************************** AOL now offers free email to > everyone. > Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.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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#2. slightly off topic, er...series, any good E46 M3 lists - from Cody McCoy
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Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:39:13 -0700 From: "Cody McCoy" <cody_mccoy@cox.net> Subject: slightly off topic, er...series, any good E46 M3 lists Hi All, Good to see the list is still up and running, been away for a few years after selling the 95 M3 to make a down payment on the house, anyway to the point, I bought a 2003 'M3 E46, question is there a mailing list even half as good as this one for E46 M3? I don't need the kiddy "bling-bling" info on how to add blinking mufflers and neon chrome taillights from the space shuttle, but info like what I am used to getting here, repairs, real horsepower mods, advice from racers etc.. Thanks in advance -Cody P.S. great to see Chester, Kim and the gang are still around.
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#3. Re: twin screw worth it? - from Marc Plante
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Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:30:48 -0400 From: "Marc Plante" <marcva@gmail.com> Subject: Re: twin screw worth it? After spending the weekend in a student's supercharged E36 at the end of last season (lightweight, no less), I was sorely tempted to bolt in a twin screw for a while. The power is awesome and it's very driveable (though lapping in the rain amounted to an entertaining skidpad session). ....but you have to figure that you probably don't just bolt in the supercharger. To do it right, you need to bring the rest of the car up to snuff. Clutch Valve retainers Brakes Suspension Roll bar (compromise, should have a cage, but I'd want it streetable). Then your wife shows up with this fairly compelling to-do list for around the house that has a fairly lofty price tag, plus your company eats s@$%, and you don't get your bonus for fiscal '06, plus you've got your eye on this $4k carbon fiber road bike (yes, bicycle), and there's that large tree in your property looming over your neighbor's house that you need to take down for $2k to avoid liability issues (yes, they said something). Guess I'll just be driving the snot out of my stock car instead...Don't have time to get to the track this year anyhow...8^ ((( Marc Plante 1997 E36 M3/4 76k (pretty much bone stock) 2005 Child Vienna, VA
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Re: twin screw worth it? - from mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:27:28 -0400 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: twin screw worth it? How true, Marc. Need new roof -- $8K, darn the cost of the SC! Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005/2006 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by WCC & Rogue Engineering -----Original Message----- From: marcva@gmail.com To: e36m3@bmw-m.net Sent: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:36 PM Subject: [E36M3] Re: twin screw worth it? Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:30:48 -0400 From: "Marc Plante" <marcva@gmail.com> Subject: Re: twin screw worth it? After spending the weekend in a student's supercharged E36 at the end of last season (lightweight, no less), I was sorely tempted to bolt in a twin screw for a while. The power is awesome and it's very driveable (though lapping in the rain amounted to an entertaining skidpad session). ....but you have to figure that you probably don't just bolt in the supercharger. To do it right, you need to bring the rest of the car up to snuff. Clutch Valve retainers Brakes Suspension Roll bar (compromise, should have a cage, but I'd want it streetable). Then your wife shows up with this fairly compelling to-do list for around the house that has a fairly lofty price tag, plus your company eats s@$%, and you don't get your bonus for fiscal '06, plus you've got your eye on this $4k carbon fiber road bike (yes, bicycle), and there's that large tree in your property looming over your neighbor's house that you need to take down for $2k to avoid liability issues (yes, they said something). Guess I'll just be driving the snot out of my stock car instead...Don't have time to get to the track this year anyhow...8^ ((( Marc Plante 1997 E36 M3/4 76k (pretty much bone stock) 2005 Child Vienna, VA ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
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#5. looking for an indie in the Silver Spring, MD area - from Carey Probst
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Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:14:50 -0400 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: looking for an indie in the Silver Spring, MD area Sorry for the cross post but I'm trying to find a good independent BMW shop in the Silver Spring, MD area. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Carey -- Carey Probst '99M3 daily driver '86 325 track toy, cammed, chipped, swayed A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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#6. Seats? - from James Clay
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Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:55:38 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Seats? I need some seats for my Touring project. I am looking for manual sport seats, Vader or not, 4 door (2 will work). Black. Please email if you have some to sell. OR - anyone have good suggestions for aftermarket? It is not something I typically deal in and I know Sparcos haven't felt deep enough and Recarro is a little narrow (the ones I have sat in) for my hips (36" waist). Thanks! James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com http://www.bimmerworldracing.com http://www.powerflexusa.com Race Proven BMW Performance 877.639.9648
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#7. PF90 and PF93 Compounds - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:21:05 -0700 From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: PF90 and PF93 Compounds I have a line to get some PF90s or PF93s for a very good price. I searched the archives and saw people had some good experiences with the PF90s (but I think that they are discontinued since they are not on PF's website) and the PF93s look to be another good option. These are going to be rear pads as I am already using a set of PF01s for the front. I've been using Axxis Ultimates in the rear previously and I definitely need a more aggressive compound to shift the brake bias a bit more to the rear. Anyone have any experience with the PF93s? Is the dust from either compound corrosive? Thanks in advance! Drive Safely, Raza
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#8. Aluminum radiator - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:29:24 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Aluminum radiator It apepars I've got a small leak from the seam on my stock radiator. What is the best (considering price) option on the market for an OBD1 E36 M3? I also need an evaporator as it's leaking... Shel 1995 M3 2002 Boxster S ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Aluminum radiator - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:15:29 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Aluminum radiator On Mar 31, 2007, at 2:36 PM, Shelhart2@aol.com wrote: > It apepars I've got a small leak from the seam on my stock > radiator. What > is the best (considering price) option on the market for an OBD1 > E36 M3? I > also need an evaporator as it's leaking... I'm a big fan of the factory S54 3-row radiator. It's half the price of the aluminum units and has increased cooling ability over the stock 2-row radiator that came in the car. It's a 50K mile item if you track the car since it's the standard BMW plastic-and-metal deal, but at half the cost ... - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Free motorsports classifieds at JustRacing.com! http://www.justracing.com/classifieds
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Aluminum radiator - from Jay Hudson
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Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 16:38:43 -0700 From: Jay Hudson <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Aluminum radiator <HTML> <P>Zionsville. Good price. Good fit. No worries.</P> <P> </P> <P>Jay<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <B>On Sat Mar 31 13:36 , Shelhart2@aol.com sent:<BR> <BR> </P></B> <BLOCKQUOTE style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #f5f5f5 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px">Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:29:24 EDT<BR> From: <A href="javascript:top.opencompose('Shelhart2@aol.com','','','')">Shelhart2@aol.com</A><BR> Subject: Aluminum radiator<BR> <BR> It apepars I've got a small leak from the seam on my stock radiator. What <BR> is the best (considering price) option on the market for an OBD1 E36 M3? I <BR> also need an evaporator as it's leaking...<BR> <BR> Shel<BR> 1995 M3<BR> 2002 Boxster S<BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> ************************************** See what's free at <A href="parse.pl?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aol.com" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">http://www.aol.com</SPAN></A>.<BR> <BR> <BR> *************************************************<BR> Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors:<BR> <BR> Bimmerworld <A href="parse.pl?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bimmerworld.com" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">http://www.bimmerworld.com</SPAN></A><BR> Turner Motorsport <A href="parse.pl?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.turnermotorsport.com" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">http://www.turnermotorsport.com</SPAN></A><BR> Eurosport High Performance <A href="parse.pl?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eurosporthighperformance.com" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com</SPAN></A><BR> Rogue Engineering <A href="parse.pl?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rogueengineering.com" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">http://www.rogueengineering.com</SPAN></A><BR> Treehouse Racing <A href="parse.pl?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.treehouseracing.com" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">http://www.treehouseracing.com</SPAN></A><BR> Elephant Motorsports Inc. <A href="parse.pl?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.elephantmotorsports.com" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">http://www.elephantmotorsports.com</SPAN></A><BR> <BR> DIGEST INFORMATION:<BR> <A href="parse.pl?redirect=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bmw-m.net%2Fresources%2Fdigest_info.htm" target=_blank><SPAN style="COLOR: #ff0000">http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm</SPAN></A><BR> *************************************************<BR> <BR> <BR> </BLOCKQUOTE></HTML> <BR>