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#1. RE: [E36M3] Rear camber arms for STU - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:06:50 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rear camber arms for STU On Mon, April 16, 2007 3:00 pm, Paul Andrews said: > Um, just so I understand you right, the outer part of the fender is > double-walled? I'm not talking about the trunk side, it's rubbing about > 2" > above the outer fender lip. Under hard compression, the tire clears the > lip, then rubs on the part that angles in toward the center of the car. Correct. In addition, a 42-oz dead blow hammer can make short work of any rubbing in that area, in the paddock if need be. Ask me how I know... :-) Jim Bassett
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Rear camber arms for STU/Fender Rub - from Paul Andrews
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:21:32 -0400 From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rear camber arms for STU/Fender Rub Hi Chris, You do understand where the rub is. :-) I could easily do # 3 or #4, or a little of both. I'm running the GC barrel-shaped springs in the rear, I think the rate is 545lbs. Think a 600 or 650 would do it? Cheaper and easier than camber arms. I will change the bushings at some point, but I'm pretty sure they're OK now, the car only has 24k miles. Thank you! -Paul -----Original Message----- From: cteague@cox.net [mailto:cteague@cox.net] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 6:00 PM To: Paul Andrews; E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rear camber arms for STU/Fender Rub I'm very familiar with tire rub on STU cars. ;-) Choices to fix include: 1) Reduce toe-in 2) Increase camber 3) Raise ride height 4) Run stiffer springs 5) Live with it I've done all 5. ;-) Also, IMHO, the optimum wheel offset for STU legal fenders is 42-44mm. You are just to the outside of that, but not by much. Also, make sure ALL your rear bushings are in good shape. You may want to run poly subframe bushings. If I understand you on exactly where it is rubbing (outer fender, 12:00 position, sounds like #3 or #4 may help. Chris > Wheels are the D-Force LTW5, 17x9, 41mm offset. It's rubbing on full > compression, on the outside fender above the lip. What did you do to > lessen/fix the rub? > The RE and GC pieces look really similar. RE has a rubber bushing, GC is > urethane. Hmmm. > > Unfortunately, work prevents me from going to Devens this year. :-(
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#3. RE: [E36M3] Rear camber arms for STU - from Paul Andrews
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 18:27:06 -0400 From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rear camber arms for STU Well, in that case, I may not spend any money, just some quality time hammering on my fine German auto. :-) -Paul -----Original Message----- From: Jim Bassett [mailto:jim@jimbassett.com] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 6:17 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Rear camber arms for STU On Mon, April 16, 2007 3:00 pm, Paul Andrews said: > Um, just so I understand you right, the outer part of the fender is > double-walled? I'm not talking about the trunk side, it's rubbing about > 2" > above the outer fender lip. Under hard compression, the tire clears the > lip, then rubs on the part that angles in toward the center of the car. Correct. In addition, a 42-oz dead blow hammer can make short work of any rubbing in that area, in the paddock if need be. Ask me how I know... :-) Jim Bassett
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#4. Looking for a trunk handle - from Phil Chen
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:35:19 -0700 From: "Phil Chen" <estorilphil@gmail.com> Subject: Looking for a trunk handle A LONG time ago, I remember someone on this list mentioned adding a "L" shaped tab (sourced from Saab) that they're able to basically attach to the license plate directly that serves as the trunk handle? It's basically something to close the trunk with, without getting my finger prints on the trunk lid. Anyone remember or know what I'm talking about? I've searched the archive, & the net, & found nothing. Thanx... :-) Phil '07 HCH2 & '99 M3/2 <-- both need trunk "handle" of sorts... '96 Suburban <-- no trunk!
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Looking for a trunk handle - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:46:28 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Looking for a trunk handle On Mon, April 16, 2007 4:40 pm, Phil Chen said: > A LONG time ago, I remember someone on this list mentioned adding a "L" > shaped tab (sourced from Saab) that they're able to basically attach to > the > license plate directly that serves as the trunk handle? It's basically > something to close the trunk with, without getting my finger prints on the > trunk lid. Anyone remember or know what I'm talking about? I've searched > the archive, & the net, & found nothing. <http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/exterior/all_trunk_closer.html> Cheers, Jim Bassett
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Looking for a trunk handle - from Phil Chen
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:57:30 -0700 From: "Phil Chen" <estorilphil@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Looking for a trunk handle Thanks. This list is great, or rather the people on this list is great :-) After years of pulling on the "hidden" handle inside the trunk then pulling my hand out of the way (of the closing trunk) I can now finally get around to it. On 4/16/07, Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> wrote: > > On Mon, April 16, 2007 4:40 pm, Phil Chen said: > > A LONG time ago, I remember someone on this list mentioned adding a "L" > > shaped tab (sourced from Saab) that they're able to basically attach to > > the > > license plate directly that serves as the trunk handle? It's basically > > something to close the trunk with, without getting my finger prints on > the > > trunk lid. Anyone remember or know what I'm talking about? I've > searched > > the archive, & the net, & found nothing. > > <http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/exterior/all_trunk_closer.html> > > Cheers, > Jim Bassett > >
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#7. Re: thermostat temp - from david kroth
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:07:31 -0700 (PDT) From: david kroth <david_kroth@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: thermostat temp Shel wrote: > The one I took > out said 71 degrees and the one for the dealer says > 92 degrees. Shel, I asked essentially the same question a few days ago and got zero responses. I *believe* most 6 cylinder E36 cars came from the factory with 88C thermostats. At some point BMW began recommending 92C for whatever reason - probably emissions. If you simply ask your dealer for a thermostat you'll get a 92C. At least that's been my experience (and yours). However, I just ordered an 88C for my own use (yeah, dealer didn't stock it). I have a new 92C left over from my last car. I figure the car is running great now; I'll just stick with the same temp that I have now - whatever it is. As for 71C... that sounds WAY cold. I can't imagine any modern EFI closed-loop catalyst car running near optimum on that bad boy... David Kroth david_kroth@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Looking for a trunk handle - from Jason Knight
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 17:07:48 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Looking for a trunk handle Curiosity has me on this one: what's wrong with the license plate frame or the license plate itself? I'd think the raised letters of the license plate would almost be sufficient for that level of grip required. I could be missing something - I was banging my helmet against a (too close but properly sfi padded) roll cage all weekend. Jason ----- Original Message ---- From: Phil Chen <estorilphil@gmail.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 5:00:48 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Looking for a trunk handle Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:57:30 -0700 From: "Phil Chen" <estorilphil@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Looking for a trunk handle Thanks. This list is great, or rather the people on this list is great :-) After years of pulling on the "hidden" handle inside the trunk then pulling my hand out of the way (of the closing trunk) I can now finally get around to it. On 4/16/07, Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> wrote: > > <http://www.unofficialbmw.com/all/exterior/all_trunk_closer.html> > > Cheers, > Jim Bassett >
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: thermostat temp - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:23:26 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: thermostat temp David, thanks for the response. I spoke to someone who essentially said the exact same thing and also said they only use the 71 degree thermostat for their race cars. I'll stick with the 92 degree one I got from the dealer. Shel ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
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#10. Secondary Air Pump - from Foley, Brian
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Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:59:40 -0400 From: "Foley, Brian" <bfoley@cmpd.org> Subject: Secondary Air Pump Thanks to all those who replied. My air pump is not making any noise right now, so I'm hoping it is just the valve. I'll be checking it tomorrow. Thanks to Paul and Chris for the quick replies and the link to the Bavarian Auto newsletter. This simplifies the stuff from the manual a great deal! Brian Foley Charlotte, NC