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#1. Re: OT: Syclone - from Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks
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Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 15:42:32 -0400 From: "Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks" <rob@shortshifter.com> Subject: Re: OT: Syclone FWIW, Hartge had built at least one (and offered the conversion for sale) interesting Buick GN motor transplant... into an E30! Monster power, good chassis, not much difference in chassis balance. As this was pre-internet, I can't find a thing about it online, but used to have a hard copy of the press release. - Rob Levinson ======================================= Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 12:26:30 +0000 From: kwill69058@comcast.net Subject: OT: Syclone >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
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#2. Re: Tires and Wheels - from Neil Maller
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Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 16:57:14 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Tires and Wheels on 5/9/07 2:58 PM, Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> wrote: > 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 First a head gasket and then the clutch? Gee Mark, you get to do all the fun DIY jobs! Hard to know if your noise is clutch wear, release bearing or both. Or something else. Still, you're right: at 185K miles it's got to be coming due. On the plus side the clutch replacement, while certainly a bunch of of work, is more straightforward than the head gasket R&R. I wrote up some tips and shortcuts when I did my clutch a couple of years ago and can send them if/when you want, or you can find them in the Digest archives, #4553 and #4553. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: Tires and Wheels - from Jason Knight
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Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 14:11:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Tires and Wheels I imagine you meant 4552: http://www.bmw-m.net/digest/Archive_2005_11_digest_4527-4573/digest4552.htm and 4553: http://www.bmw-m.net/digest/Archive_2005_11_digest_4527-4573/digest4553.htm ----- Original Message ---- From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2007 1:58:12 PM Subject: [E36M3] Re: Tires and Wheels I wrote up some tips and shortcuts when I did my clutch a couple of years ago and can send them if/when you want, or you can find them in the Digest archives, #4553 and #4553. Neil
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#4. OT: Pontiac GTO - from Mark Duckworth
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Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 17:23:20 -0400 From: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: OT: Pontiac GTO Hello guys, Sorry for the OT, but I don't know where or who else to ask. Have any of you driven the 06 Pontiac GTO with the Ls2? I kind of have a thing for it, especially the sound, but the test drive was less than thrilling. The car had only 90 miles on it, and despite what others might do I refused to take it higher than 4000 RPM save for one time. That and the dealer looked like he was going to pee his pants. Have any of you compared this car to the E36 in terms of handling and high speed stability. Though I don't go very high speeds very often I do it sometimes and a small difference in handling could be the difference between a bad input causing me to lose the car (and my life) or not. All it really takes is one time and since I know I'll do it at least once, it seems prudent to spend the money if the gto's high speed handling isn't up to snuff like every other american car I've driven. I feel very safe in the M3 at 130+mph, even more so than a late model STi or EVO. The M3 really takes care of the driver at high speeds. I wonder if I could get that stability with the GTO or if I'm kidding myself and I should just target the E46 M3 (with a nice noisy exhaust) for my next vehicle. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks, Mark
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#5. Re: [E36M3] OT: Pontiac GTO - from Scott McClung
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Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 15:53:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Pontiac GTO depends what you are looking for. If you want a sports GT cruiser with V8 power - GTO is a good bet. But do not expect M3 driving dynamics. Sure, the grip will be reasonable because of the tires used, but the steering and braking feedback is almost non-existant, and the car is not a crisp handling machine at all in stock form. Compare it to a CLK55 than to a M3. And truly, if you are looking for a GT 2+2 coupe, I would much rather have a CLK55 - even 4 years older - compared to a GTO. Almost no trunk room in the GTO - did you notice that? There is just no comparing GM quality with MBZ / BMW quality for fit and finish. Now - if you are looking for a sports car in a coupe wrapper, like the E36 M3 - the E46 M3 is a better choice. I cannot think of any other 2+2 coupes in this category either, other than the RX8 - which is a very fine handling car, but is lacking in the power dept. Still - if you are looking for something new and trying to hit around $30K, I would say the RX8 is really worth a look if a 2+2 sports car is your goal. Oh, and the WRX-STI and Evo are both sports cars in sedan wrappers, but they are quite crude beasts. Awesome performing cars, but lacking in creature comforts and econo-trash interiors and fit / finish. I owned a Evo-IX for ~9 months. Damn fun little car, but I had an opportunity to purchase a 69 Camaro pro-touring car my buddy built for a lot less than it was worth, so the Evo had to go!! A quick look at curb weights will tell you something about the character of these cars: - RX8 = 3K - E36 M3 = 3.2K - Evo / Sti = 3.3K - E46 M3 = 3.4K - CLK55 = 3.6K - GTO = 3.8K E46 M3 kinda straddles the fence between sports car and a GT. Anything above 3.5Klbs is solidly into GT territory. GTO is quite the boat - weighs about what a 4-door sports sedans like a 545i does. Personally, I would look at 2004 545i's too - since they have a similar power to weight ratio, are more useful, look better, and have far better driving dynamics. And spending $30K on one now, it will not be worth $15K in 2 years either. Resale on the GTO is very weak, as you might expect. Anyway - that is my take on it, for whatever that is worth. Scott --- Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> wrote: > Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 17:23:20 -0400 > From: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > Subject: OT: Pontiac GTO > > Hello guys, > > Sorry for the OT, but I don't know where or who else > to ask. > > Have any of you driven the 06 Pontiac GTO with the > Ls2? I kind of have > a thing for it, especially the sound, but the test > drive was less than > thrilling. The car had only 90 miles on it, and > despite what others > might do I refused to take it higher than 4000 RPM > save for one time. > That and the dealer looked like he was going to pee > his pants. Have any > of you compared this car to the E36 in terms of > handling and high speed > stability. Though I don't go very high speeds very > often I do it > sometimes and a small difference in handling could > be the difference > between a bad input causing me to lose the car (and > my life) or not. > All it really takes is one time and since I know > I'll do it at least > once, it seems prudent to spend the money if the > gto's high speed > handling isn't up to snuff like every other american > car I've driven. I > feel very safe in the M3 at 130+mph, even more so > than a late model STi > or EVO. The M3 really takes care of the driver at > high speeds. I > wonder if I could get that stability with the GTO or > if I'm kidding > myself and I should just target the E46 M3 (with a > nice noisy exhaust) > for my next vehicle. > > Any feedback is appreciated. > > Thanks, > Mark > > > > > ************************************************* > 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. Cooling system - performance parts special - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 19:04:46 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Cooling system - performance parts special For the next 2 months, we have a cooling system special that will save you more than a few bucks. Kits include Stewart water pumps and your choice of silicone radiator hoses and/or a PWR aluminum radiator. About 20% off normal price. http://www.nexternal.com/bimmerworl/Product925 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. Re: [E36M3] Wheel widths - from Jeff Conner
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Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 17:02:14 -0700 (PDT) From: Jeff Conner <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wheel widths I have 235/40/17 Hankooks on my TD 17x8 and the fit is as perfect as perfect gets. I would think that putting them on 7.5" wide wheels wouldn't be a problem -jeff ----- Original Message ---- From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 9, 2007 11:28:12 AM Subject: [E36M3] Wheel widths 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 ************************************************* 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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#8. Motorized rear window wings - from Bill Sharp
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Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 19:22:22 -0500 From: Bill Sharp <M3@cueframe.us> Subject: Motorized rear window wings I'm looking for the motorized version of the coupe's rear window levers. Can someone point me in the right direction? RealOEM page perhaps for part numbers if I've got to go there. Thank you, Bill Ft. Worth 2/22/99 Coupe
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#9. Fwd: [E36M3] Motorized rear window wings - from Bill Sharp
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Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 19:34:14 -0500 From: Bill Sharp <M3@cueframe.us> Subject: Fwd: [E36M3] Motorized rear window wings Dave, I wish I did. I've only seen them listed as an option or part of an option group. Bill Ft. Worth 2/22/99 Coupe Begin forwarded message: > From: David Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> > Date: May 9, 2007 7:32:24 PM CDT > To: Bill Sharp <M3@cueframe.us> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Motorized rear window wings > > On Wednesday 09 May 2007 5:28:12 pm Bill Sharp wrote: >> Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 19:22:22 -0500 >> From: Bill Sharp <M3@cueframe.us> >> Subject: Motorized rear window wings >> >> I'm looking for the motorized version of the coupe's rear window >> levers. >> >> Can someone point me in the right direction? >> >> RealOEM page perhaps for part numbers if I've got to go there. >> >> Thank you, > > Such a thing exists? Cool...I'll have to fire up the ETK... > > Do you have anymore info about them? > > Dave
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Wheel widths - from Dave Hogg
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Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 22:34:03 -0400 From: "Dave Hogg" <dhogg1@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wheel widths Yup, 7.5's are fine for 235's. Go have fun. Dave Hogg