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#1. Re: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? - from Daniel Lowe
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Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:53:50 -0400 From: "Daniel Lowe" <blackjackbimmer@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? I love my Akebonos. Had them on for over 2 years now. For street they are the best I've used. Very good bite, virtually no dust, no noise. Got mine from UUC. Regards, Dan '95 M3 On 4/12/07, Peter Fry <PeterFry@aol.com> wrote: > > Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:50:11 -0600 > From: Peter Fry <PeterFry@aol.com> > Subject: Best brake pad for sreet use? > > Fellow M3ers, > > My question: Given that I'd like to retain at least stock performance, > keep the brakes very quiet, and wouldn't mind reducing the dust, what pads > are recomended? I plan to go with stock rotors. > >
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#2. Re: [E36M3] How to get rid of Air pocket in cooling system? - from Jon@Treehouseracing.com
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 01:14:24 -0500 From: <Jon@Treehouseracing.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to get rid of Air pocket in cooling system? > The gutted thermostat was not the reason for you overheating. > Uh... Yes it probably was. you cannot run an M50 engine of any kind without a t-stat, it'll overheat. They're not like 70's American v8 engines that you can just pull it and it will run cooler. Brett? Jon ______________________________________________ Jon Siccardi - DM #053 TreehouseRacing.com M50conversion.com 615.333.9118 ______________________________________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich Dorffer" <E36M3Digest@gmail.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 7:40 AM Subject: [E36M3] How to get rid of Air pocket in cooling system? > Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:39:44 -0400 > From: "Rich Dorffer" <E36M3Digest@gmail.com> > Subject: How to get rid of Air pocket in cooling system? > >> >> From: "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: How to get rid of Air pocket in cooling system? >> >> > So the question is track day w open thermostat or no track day. >> >> I have tried running with a gutted thermostat twice and it didn't work >> either time, the car overheated like crazy, it just didn't do it until >> the cooldown lap. Although that was right before I replaced my head >> gasket, hmmm - coincidence? > > > The gutted thermostat was not the reason for you overheating. > > Regards, > > Rich > > > ************************************************* > 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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#3. UUC Exhaust - Corsa - from Matt Bader
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 07:04:33 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: UUC Exhaust - Corsa Hi: I am looking for cat-back exhaust for 98 M3 w/ A.A. supercharger. I was wondering if anyone has heard-seen-installed the UUC RSC36 made by Corsa? I have seen the videos on their site be need real-world opinion. I have received one highly favorable opinion so was looking for validation! Thanks. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Middletown, Delaware
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? - from Peter Fry
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Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:05:05 -0600 From: Peter Fry <PeterFry@aol.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? Sounds like a good deal. I'm hoping to use the one in the shop during the tech session. Didn't have a specific brand of fluid in mind... Suggestions? ___ Peter Fry ....... Original Message ....... On Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:02:24 -0400 "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> wrote: >BMPdesign has a brake bleed kit for about 40 bucks, if you don't already >have one. What kind of break fluid do you plan on using? > >Matt Bader >98 M3/4 >Delaware
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? - from Peter Fry
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Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:13:31 -0600 From: Peter Fry <PeterFry@aol.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? So far I'm hearing votes for Textars and Akebono... Are the Textars going to give me a better bite on the street? And aren't there some BPR deluxe users out there? I seem to remember that from previous posts. Can anybody offer the pros/cons of the ceramics on offer from Bosch, PBR, and Akebono? Of ceramics in general? Thanks, ___ Peter Fry ....... Original Message ....... On Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:12:51 -0700 (PDT) <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> wrote: >I would go with the Textar pads that are stock on my wife's 05 ZCP M3. Now that my 98 Sedan has been retired from track duty, that's the direction I'm headed next... > >They are quiet, seem to dust a little less than the mintex pads and the initial bite is quite a bit better than mintex. > >-jeff >S52 sedan, excited for some quiet stopping >S50 trackdog, sounds like a garbage truck > >
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? - from Matt Bader
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:53:32 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? There was a survey done on one of the forums asking people about what fluids they use. For brakes the most popular one was ATE Super Blue/200. You can make a bleed kit for less than $40 but when you factor in the time and hassle it's probably not worth it. Matt -----Original Message----- From: Peter Fry [mailto:PeterFry@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:05 PM To: Matt Bader; 'E36M3' Subject: RE: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? Sounds like a good deal. I'm hoping to use the one in the shop during the tech session. Didn't have a specific brand of fluid in mind... Suggestions? ___ Peter Fry ....... Original Message ....... On Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:02:24 -0400 "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> wrote: >BMPdesign has a brake bleed kit for about 40 bucks, if you don't already >have one. What kind of break fluid do you plan on using? > >Matt Bader >98 M3/4 >Delaware
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#7. Re: [E36M3] How to get rid of Air pocket in cooling system? - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:13:42 -0400 From: "Rich Dorffer" <E36M3Digest@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] How to get rid of Air pocket in cooling system? On 4/13/07, Jon@treehouseracing.com <Jon@treehouseracing.com> wrote: > > > The gutted thermostat was not the reason for you overheating. > > > > > Uh... Yes it probably was. you cannot run an M50 engine of any kind > without > a t-stat, it'll overheat. They're not like 70's American v8 engines that > you > can just pull it and it will run cooler. Brett? Please explain to me how not having a thermostat in place (essentially a gutted thermostat) will cause a motor to overheat? Regards, Rich
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#8. Re: [E36M3] UUC Exhaust - Corsa - from jeff.conner@yahoo.com
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 07:21:32 -0700 (PDT) From: jeff.conner@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] UUC Exhaust - Corsa Matt, Dunno if you've read bimmerfest.com or not, but this thread may help your decision http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=148148&highlight=UUC+RSC36 -jeff S52 Sedan (stock rear noisemaker) S50 Trackdog (B&B Triflo - the loud version) ----- Original Message ---- From: Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 4:00:48 AM Subject: [E36M3] UUC Exhaust - Corsa Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 07:04:33 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: UUC Exhaust - Corsa Hi: I am looking for cat-back exhaust for 98 M3 w/ A.A. supercharger. I was wondering if anyone has heard-seen-installed the UUC RSC36 made by Corsa? I have seen the videos on their site be need real-world opinion. I have received one highly favorable opinion so was looking for validation! Thanks. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Middletown, Delaware ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? - from Mike Frank
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:44:02 -0400 From: "Mike Frank" <mfrank28@insightbb.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? Peter, I've had Axxis/PBR Deluxes on my car (street only) for the last 9 years (same set). They are cheap, rotor friendly, very low dust, and obviously last a long time. The braking performance is pretty poor though. You get about.... 1 hard stop before they fade. :) I take it pretty easy on the street, so they've been fine for me. They used to be popular 10 years ago, but I think technology has replaced them with better street pads like the Ultimates, Akebono Ceramics, PF-Zs, etc., which from what I've heard, have all the same benefits with much better braking performance. I'm due for some new rotors and I'll probably switch to the Akebono or Hawk ceramics, mostly because chewed up rotors (from track pads) have worn the Deluxes to an irregular shape over the years. I think I could probably get another 9 years of street use out of them if I had to. HTH, Mike Frank 97 M3 > -----Original Message----- > From: Peter Fry [mailto:PeterFry@aol.com] > Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 7:51 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? > > Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:13:31 -0600 > From: Peter Fry <PeterFry@aol.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? > > So far I'm hearing votes for Textars and Akebono... Are the Textars going > to give me a better bite on the street? And aren't there some BPR deluxe > users out there? I seem to remember that from previous posts. > Can anybody offer the pros/cons of the ceramics on offer from Bosch, PBR, > and Akebono? Of ceramics in general? > Thanks, > ___ > Peter Fry > > ...... Original Message ....... > On Thu, 12 Apr 2007 11:12:51 -0700 (PDT) <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> wrote: > >I would go with the Textar pads that are stock on my wife's 05 ZCP M3. > Now > that my 98 Sedan has been retired from track duty, that's the direction > I'm > headed next... > > > >They are quiet, seem to dust a little less than the mintex pads and the > initial bite is quite a bit better than mintex. > > > >-jeff > >S52 sedan, excited for some quiet stopping > >S50 trackdog, sounds like a garbage truck > > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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. RE: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? - from Weston-Lewis, Graeme
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Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 09:10:18 -0600 From: "Weston-Lewis, Graeme" <Graeme.Weston-Lewis@lsi.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? The ATE Super Blue is good, but it stains ell the plastic parts - you guessed it - blue. I prefer ATE Gold. It's the exact same fluid, only without the blue dye. Graeme -----Original Message----- From: Matt Bader [mailto:mbader@exammaster.com] Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 6:51 AM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:53:32 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? There was a survey done on one of the forums asking people about what fluids they use. For brakes the most popular one was ATE Super Blue/200. You can make a bleed kit for less than $40 but when you factor in the time and hassle it's probably not worth it. Matt -----Original Message----- From: Peter Fry [mailto:PeterFry@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:05 PM To: Matt Bader; 'E36M3' Subject: RE: [E36M3] Best brake pad for sreet use? Sounds like a good deal. I'm hoping to use the one in the shop during the tech session. Didn't have a specific brand of fluid in mind... Suggestions? ___ Peter Fry ....... Original Message ....... On Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:02:24 -0400 "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> wrote: >BMPdesign has a brake bleed kit for about 40 bucks, if you don't already >have one. What kind of break fluid do you plan on using? > >Matt Bader >98 M3/4 >Delaware ************************************************* 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 *************************************************