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#1. RE: [E36M3] RE: OE Tires - from Matt Bader
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Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 23:46:50 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OE Tires Lately, the guys challenging me are the ones running around in Dodge Chargers. Fortunately, they have no idea that I have a supercharger under the hood. -----Original Message----- From: LoweSeaton@aol.com [mailto:LoweSeaton@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 11:28 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OE Tires Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 23:24:02 EDT From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OE Tires 38K on Pilot SX MXX3's!!!!!!!! I could not get 38K out of my MXX3's if I drove off a cliff!! I burned up my original rear tires in less than 8K! <vbg> I bought my '95 M3 in January 1996. If you remember, all of the car magazines were in love with the M3. It was COTY, Best Handling, Top 10, etc... Every tom dick and harry wanted to challenge me at every stoplight. I had Z28 Camaros, Trans Ams, GT Mustangs, SHO Tauruses, SS Impalas, Corvettes, ... , you-name-it. Well, I was quite happy to defend Sir M3's honor! hehehe I did pretty well. Corvettes would usually beat me but if the joker missed a shift, I had him. The only vehicle that spanked me [and I knew it would] was the GMC Typhoon. Whew! There was no vehicle on earth quicker to 40 mph than that son-of-a-gun! My rear tires were lucky to make it to 8K, and remember the '95 M3 does not have traction control. Lowell Seaton '95 M3 ------------------------------------- In a message dated 5/8/07 1:08:49 PM Central Daylight Time, kim.l.burgess@boeing.com writes: If any of those years had original MXXX3 tires, the car would have to have less than 32K - 38K miles. I don't recall the exact mileage my 98 had when I traded it in 1999 but the MXXX3s were just about done. ************************************** See what's free 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. RE: [E36M3] RE: OE Tires - from Mark Duckworth
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Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 00:18:09 -0400 From: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OE Tires On Tue, 2007-05-08 at 22:48 -0500, Matt Bader wrote: > you-name-it. Well, I was quite happy to defend Sir M3's honor! hehehe I > did > pretty well. Corvettes would usually beat me but if the joker missed a > shift, I had him. The only vehicle that spanked me [and I knew it would] > was the > GMC Typhoon. Whew! There was no vehicle on earth quicker to 40 mph than > that son-of-a-gun! My rear tires were lucky to make it to 8K, and remember > > the '95 M3 does not have traction control. > the exact mileage my 98 had when I traded it in 1999 but > the MXXX3s were just about done. Wow, I never even heard of the GMC Typhoon before now. What a beast! If only I had that thing during high school... Well.. I just wouldn't be here now :-P Thanks, Mark
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#3. Tires and Wheels - from Mark Duckworth
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Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 00:33:56 -0400 From: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Tires and Wheels Hello guys, Now that I can post to the list again (woohoo thanks Sue!), a couple weeks ago I hit a ginormous pothole and to my dismay my front driver side tire has a bulge in it. But looking closer it looks as though my 5 double spoke rim might be ever so slightly bent. Looking over the rims, years of improper care has really taken its toll on them. I never knew how to properly care for rims (nu-finish and daily wiping) and they came to me in bad shape to begin with. Anyone know what it takes both machine and cost wise to get ALL the brake dust off the rims and refinish them. Are these clearcoated as I suspect? I was thinking I might be able to take the tires off and have them bead blasted but I don't know if this is correct refinishing procedure at all. Any suggestions? I'd love them to look new again since I plan to do the seats and paintwork on the bumper rash too. Since I did my head gasket, I'm happy to report 5,000 miles of happy driving. Power feels up again, oil consumption is way down from when I first started it to almost as low as 1 quart per 2,000 miles. My mechanic said getting any coolant (or other substances) on the rings and letting them sit that way for months can mess them up and make them stick and just driving it works the issue out. Anyone know why when the car is cold the clutch will make a squealing sound a bit on engagement? I'm thinking since it has 185,000 miles on it, it might just be becoming due despite it feeling perfect. I think my next big job will be clutch, swaybar endlinks, RTABS, rear subframe bushings, center carrier bearing, guibo and transmission/engine mounts which hopefully can wait until this winter. Should be more fun then the head gasket since screwing up won't mean demolishing a $6K engine :-P On a non-bmw note, my good friend who owns an 04 STi just had the engine blow up on him, likely due to an overheat. He has just over 150,000 miles on it. He was informed that a new shortblock is $1500 for his car. How depressing (but good for him). I wonder how much Subaru will charge him to rebuild the engine though and if they'll even use that aftermarket short block. Thanks and good to be back, Mark
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#4. OT: GMC hot rods - from LoweSeaton@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 00:56:53 EDT From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: OT: GMC hot rods In a message dated 5/8/07 11:28:26 PM Central Daylight Time, mdlkml@atari-source.com writes: Wow, I never even heard of the GMC Typhoon before now. What a beast! If only I had that thing during high school... Well.. I just wouldn't be here now :-P ------------------------------------------ I'm no expert on the GMC Typhoon and Syclone - see wikipedia reference below. The Typhoon was a 1992-1993 GMC Jimmy with a turbocharged 4.3L V-6. Syclone was a 1991 S-10 (GMC Sonoma) compact pickup truck with the same turbocharged 4.3L V-6. I remember they were limited production, high priced $30,000+, useless vehicles. Supposedly 280 hp, all-wheel drive. They had sub 5 second 0-60 times and even more amazing 0-30 times. Apparently they were geared low and all-wheel drive could really hook up. Nothing could beat them off the line. But alas, they must all be in the scrap pile - I have not seen a Typhoon or Syclone in 10 years. _http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_Typhoon_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_Typhoon) _http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_Syclone_ (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_Syclone) Lowell ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
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#5. Re: [E36M3] OT: GMC hot rods - from sam langley
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Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 07:07:52 -0400 From: sam langley <samrl@triad.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: GMC hot rods Ahhh.. those were the days.. the reason no one sees these vehicles is the turbo had problems, would develop leaks in the diaphram, and oil would get into it and make a mess, and oh yes were they fast, there were a couple in my area, they were the next best thing after the buick gn-x LoweSeaton@aol.com wrote: > Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 00:56:53 EDT > From: LoweSeaton@aol.com > Subject: OT: GMC hot rods > > In a message dated 5/8/07 11:28:26 PM Central Daylight Time, > mdlkml@atari-source.com writes: > > Wow, I never even heard of the GMC Typhoon before now. What a beast! > If only I had that thing during high school... Well.. I just wouldn't > be here now :-P > ------------------------------------------ > I'm no expert on the GMC Typhoon and Syclone - see wikipedia reference > below. The Typhoon was a 1992-1993 GMC Jimmy with a turbocharged 4.3L V-6. > Syclone was a 1991 S-10 (GMC Sonoma) compact pickup truck with the same > turbocharged 4.3L V-6. I remember they were limited production, high priced $30,000+, > useless vehicles. Supposedly 280 hp, all-wheel drive. They had sub 5 second > 0-60 times and even more amazing 0-30 times. Apparently they were geared > low and all-wheel drive could really hook up. Nothing could beat them off the > line. But alas, they must all be in the scrap pile - I have not seen a > Typhoon or Syclone in 10 years. > > _http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_Typhoon_ > (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_Typhoon) > > _http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_Syclone_ > (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GMC_Syclone) > > Lowell > > > > ************************************** See what's free 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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#6. RE: [E36M3] Tires and Wheels - from Paul Andrews
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Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 08:10:51 -0400 From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Tires and Wheels Well, you have to remember that the short block of the STI is used in the Legacy GT and Outback XT, too. I think it's the same in the Forester and newer 2.5T WRX, as well. Lots of them made, so lots of motors around. The M3 block is a little bit more special. Paul Andrews 98 M3/4 # 42 STU And a 2005 Legacy GT w/Cobb AP software. Wheeeee! But it handles like the station wagon that it is. :-( -----Original Message----- From: Mark Duckworth [mailto:mdlkml@atari-source.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 12:38 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Tires and Wheels Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 00:33:56 -0400 From: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Tires and Wheels Hello guys, On a non-bmw note, my good friend who owns an 04 STi just had the engine blow up on him, likely due to an overheat. He has just over 150,000 miles on it. He was informed that a new shortblock is $1500 for his car. How depressing (but good for him). I wonder how much Subaru will charge him to rebuild the engine though and if they'll even use that aftermarket short block. Thanks and good to be back, Mark
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#7. OT: Syclone - from kwill69058@comcast.net
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Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 12:26:30 +0000 From: kwill69058@comcast.net Subject: OT: Syclone My neighbor has a nice Syclone he just finished the motor on. Its no longer stock.........IF you can find one buy it ! This is something else that has better dollar to dollar return than the stock market. :) On the other hand I am looking into a Buick Grand National Turbo which is also the Quiet Storm. Not all wheel drive but quick enough to smoke both my mod-ed 350 CID, Z28 and a Corvette from the start and not look back. They are all over Ebay. But its not an M3 so dont throw it into a turn. Keith 95' M3 18's BLK/BLK Loaded Vaders, Confortied, Enjoyed !
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#8. RE: [E36M3] OT: Syclone - from Wayne Miller
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Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 09:49:27 -0400 From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] OT: Syclone I always liked the Syclone and Typhoon (the SUV version) back then. When the Buick GNX came out, AutoWeek had the best headline - "Faster than a speeding bullet. Corners like a speeding bullet" -Wayne
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#9. Wheel widths - from Carl Stern
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Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 12:22:56 -0600 From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> Subject: Wheel widths Once again I'm toying with the idea of another set of track tires, RA1s in 235/40-17. My spare track wheels are factory double spokes, 17x7.5, as are my regular wheels. The word is that these tires belong on 8.5" wide wheels. Obviously I've been using the wrong wheels for the street and track all these years as Der Manufakturehr intended it to be. The question is if I spring for a set of 8.5" wheels for my R compounds, will I notice any difference? (besides blowing the budget) I don't race, I just do an occasional track day or school. thanks, Carl 95 M3
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Wheel widths - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 11:46:34 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wheel widths On Wed, May 9, 2007 11:28 am, Carl Stern said: > Once again I'm toying with the idea of another set of track tires, RA1s in > 235/40-17. > My spare track wheels are factory double spokes, 17x7.5, as are my regular > wheels. > The word is that these tires belong on 8.5" wide wheels. Obviously I've > been using > the wrong wheels for the street and track all these years as Der > Manufakturehr > intended it to be. I think the 7.5s are fine for that tire. I'm running the 235/45 RA-1 on factory double-spokes on the race car as transit tires and instructing/open-track event tires. My 2 cents, Jim Bassett