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#1. Re: [E36M3] Brake rebuild questions - from Peter Loron
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Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 23:35:32 -0700 From: "Peter Loron" <peterloron@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brake rebuild questions On 5/2/07, Mdgreer <mark.greer@excite.com> wrote: > > Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 21:56:27 -0400 (EDT) > From: "Mdgreer" <mark.greer@excite.com> > Subject: Brake rebuild questions > > > I removed, cleaned, rebuilt and painted the brake calipers. > New brake lines (stoptech)are in the box & ready for installation. > Question is, in what order should everything go back together? > > I mean, the calipers should be bled, the lines need to be installed, I > might need to replace the reservoir, etc. > > For now, I've just clamped the oem brakelines to hold in the old fluid. > > BTW, I could also use a recommended source for a brake reservoir; the list > sponsors don't have it. > > Thanks, I've had great luck with bmaparts.com. Ask for Patrick. -Pete
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#2. Re: [E36M3] RE: It's been fun! - from Tripp Racioppi
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Date: Thu, 3 May 2007 04:36:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Tripp Racioppi <r3_m3@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: It's been fun! "I wonder how many other 'lost' brothers we have out there?" Probably more than many are willing to admit to....r3 Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> wrote: Tripp, You sound like my long lost twin brother, except that younger son talked me into a '99 M3 when he went to college then I ended up with a 325e, '86 track toy. Younger son started with a '76 2002, then the 325 I have, now a '93 325 we just did a coilover on. Soon he should start the truck/van trek as he starts his family. Got married last year and they went to Germany and he got to drive the Autobahn at speed. I'm so jealous. My history was '73 Datsun 240Z, '76 2002 when kid came along, followed by a number of Jeeps for hauling, then back to BMW. I wonder how many other 'lost' brothers we have out there? Carey Tripp Racioppi wrote: > Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 06:38:23 -0700 (PDT) > From: Tripp Racioppi > Subject: RE: It's been fun! > > > Hey Mel!! > > Sorry to hear you having had to part with a great ride. But, > as they say, "Been there, done that, got the T-shirt." My toy > was a 67 E-type, open two-seater Jaguar XKE. What fun! But > got married, then a dog, ... well you get the idea. Went to > a 70 Chevy F-100, Pick-up. Then a succession of "sensible > Daddy cars." When our oldest went to College and the youngest > was not, the college student got my 2000 Explorer Sport (still > needed the performance thing) and started looking for a > performance car. That's when I got my 97 M3...but it is an > addiction.... I soon got a 86 325 for a track toy... > > Good luck and come back!!! > > r3 > a Hokie Dad... > > -- 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. --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
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#3. Re: Brake rebuild questions - from Neil Maller
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Date: Thu, 03 May 2007 08:00:30 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Brake rebuild questions on 5/2/07 11:58 PM, "Mdgreer" <mark.greer@excite.com> wrote: > I removed, cleaned, rebuilt and painted the brake calipers. > New brake lines (stoptech)are in the box & ready for installation. > Question is, in what order should everything go back together? One of the differences between stock hoses and all the aftermarket ones I've seen so far is that only the stockers have a swivel fitting at the caliper end. Therefore you need to tighten the new line to the caliper first, then to the chassis hard line. This will avoid unwanted twist on the StopTech hoses. To disconnect the stock hoses from the hard line, first apply some penetrating oil and let it sit for a while. Use a good quality (i.e. snug fitting) flare nut wrench to break the joint free. Be careful not to round off the soft fittings. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD
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#4. Tire fitment question - from L R
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Date: Thu, 3 May 2007 07:18:24 -0700 (PDT) From: L R <lhrc51@yahoo.com> Subject: Tire fitment question I can get a set of what it seems barely used 255/40/17 Dunlop Direzza DZ101 tires for a good price but I had some questions about fitment. My '95 M3 is currently setup with 245/40/17 Yoko AVSi's on 17x8.5 AC Schnitzers, Bilstein sports w/oem springs. Does anyone here has/had these tires & if so how wide do they run? I'm aware that the ideal wheel width for 255's is a 9 inch wheel. TIA, Luis --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Tire fitment question - from cteague@cox.net
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Date: Thu, 3 May 2007 11:16:22 -0400 From: <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tire fitment question Luis, I've run many sets of Kumho Victoracers in that size, and Tirerack shows the Dunlops as narrower than the Victoracers. So you should be able to get them to fit, but you will probably need to roll the rear fenders at least a little. It's not hard at all. I've run the Victoracers on both an 8.5" wheel, and a 9" wheel. Chris ---- L R <lhrc51@yahoo.com> wrote: > I can get a set of what it seems barely used 255/40/17 Dunlop Direzza DZ101 tires for a good price but I had some questions about fitment. My '95 M3 is currently setup with 245/40/17 Yoko AVSi's on 17x8.5 AC Schnitzers, Bilstein sports w/oem springs. > > Does anyone here has/had these tires & if so how wide do they run? I'm aware that the ideal wheel width for 255's is a 9 inch wheel. > > TIA, > > Luis
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#6. OT: AutoEnginuity users - anybody with Bluetooth? - from Peter Loron
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Date: Thu, 3 May 2007 10:23:12 -0700 From: "Peter Loron" <peterloron@gmail.com> Subject: OT: AutoEnginuity users - anybody with Bluetooth? I've have the AutoEnginuity kit, and I'm currently using it with their Bluetooth adapter and my MDA (Windows Mobile device...aka HTC Wizard). I'm seeing some behavior hat I'm trying to understand...is it user error, just the way it works, or a broken setup... Please contact me off list as this is OT. If others are interested I can summarize back to the list. Thanks. -Pete
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#7. Re: [E36M3] It's been fun! - from Reid Conti
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Date: Thu, 3 May 2007 10:25:00 -0700 From: "Reid Conti" <reid@conti.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] It's been fun! All of these stories are the best birth control ever. - reid 2000 M Coupe (enjoying the new GC coilovers, 375F/535R) > Hmmm...going from an M3 to a Tundra Doublecab...can the driving experience get > any different? I don't know how you'll deal without a fun car, but I forget > what your 2nd car is. Good luck to you, but I think you'll be coming back soon > :o)
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#8.1998 E36 M3/4 5spd - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Thu, 03 May 2007 23:07:30 -0500 From: Sue Kraft <suekraft@new.rr.com> Subject: <FS> 1998 E36 M3/4 5spd Hey guys, This isn't my car for sale, I'm posting this for a list member, Will Land. (For some reason his posts have been bouncing.) If interested please email Will at <wland@erols.com> (Ad is below) As the subject line states. Specs below: - Artic Silver E36 M3 Sedan - 5 spd transmission - Black leather interior - Dual power, heated front seats. - Sunroof - On Board Computer - Traction control - Angel eyes with 3M clear protectors (glass Euro style) - 93,500 miles - Blaupunkt Toronto stereo - H&K speakers/amp - Sport package (not luxury package) - BMW Staggered Contour wheels - Pole Position S-03's with 15K on them - Factory Alarm - UUC adjustable short shifter - UUC Tranny mounts - Racing Dynamics Sway bars - ECIS cold air intake - OEM rear spoiler with 3rd brake light - Installed BMW child seat anchors in rear deck - AA Gen I exhaust The car runs strong and is a joy to drive. I am located near Baltimore, Maryland (21043). I need to sell this within the next 2 weeks or at least have a deposit of good faith money for the transaction. Selling car as listed for $13,800. Reasonable offers considered. For the asking price I will also throw in a set of Bilstein shock/struts along with the H&R sport springs already mounted to the struts. The car is also listed for sale locally. Please send any inquiries to wland@erols.com. Pictures are available upon request. Thanks for the bandwidth. - Will
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#9. Serpentine Belts - from Matthew Finlay
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Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 12:44:12 -0500 From: "Matthew Finlay" <matthew.finlay@gmail.com> Subject: Serpentine Belts Hey all - just went through tech inspection and the Tech is recommending that I replace my serpentine belt...so I think I'll do both belts at the same time as I put in the new water pump, radiator, thermostat, new thermostat housing, etc etc etc etc etc... Any problems using those Gatorback belts from Goodyear? Is there a particular reason to stay with the OE parts?
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#10. Clutch Delay Valve - from Matt Bader
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Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 19:38:23 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: Clutch Delay Valve Hi Rob: I got the CDV removed, and shifting seems better. I still think I have some glazing to contend with as there is still some slipping in first. I have done a few of the abrupt downshifts, but I may need to be more aggressive about this, or just give it more time. Thanks for everyone's input on this issue. I found a set of instructions at http://www.bmw325i.net/cdv_removal.shtml that made things pretty clear. Not that difficult to remove, even for a novice like me. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 -----Original Message----- From: rob@shortshifter.com [mailto:rob@shortshifter.com] Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2007 5:17 PM To: E36M3; mbader@exammaster.com Subject: Re: UUC Clutch kit > Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2007 13:13:02 -0400 > From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> > Subject: UUC Clutch kit > > Hi Rob: > > I have a question regarding a clutch kit I purchased from > UUC. It was installed by my mechanic (European > Performance - Wilmington, DE) last fall sometime. The kit > is the following: > Lightweight Flywheel for '92-'99 E36 3-series, M3, Z3 & > E34 525i - 8.5lbs - M5 sprung-hub clutch > Please choose from these options:: Stg2 flywheel w/ > UltraSmooth Cerametallic > In first gear, from a dead stop, the clutch makes kind of > a screeching/slipping sound, and then catches. First, have you removed the clutch delay valve? For details, please see: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_techtip/techtips/check_valve.htm The CDV can cause the clutch release to drag more than preferable. With the CeraMetallic clutch, excessive slow engagement at low temps can cause glazing, which results in exactly the sound you're describing. After making sure the CDV is removed, you can de-glaze this particular clutch material by doing some at-speed had shifts with deliberately bad rev-matching. Please note that procedure is only recommended for ceramic/metal material clutches, not for regular organics. Think of clutch material exactly like you would think of brake pad material. The higher-performance materials, such as the Hawk HP-Plus, will squeal if used too lightly, for the exact same glazing reason. A couple of good, hard decelerations de-glazes the pads. > Also, UUC recommends a tranny fluid combination to cut > down on the rattling noise of the lightweight flywheel. A > paper insert came with the clutch kit, but I have since > lost it. Can you refresh my memory on that? It's available on our website in the "tech tips" section, direct link: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_techtip/techtips/tranny_rattle.htm - Rob Levinson UUC Motorwerks * 908-874-9092 * http://www.uucmotorwerks.com