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#1. Re: [E36M3] ASC and ABS Lights - Intermittent - from Benjamin Hirsch
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:23:00 -0700 From: "Benjamin Hirsch" <benjamin.hirsch@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ASC and ABS Lights - Intermittent What Jim said is the other common one (Brake Pedal Travel Sensor) On 6/6/07, Benjamin Hirsch <benjamin.hirsch@gmail.com> wrote: > > Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:14:13 -0700 > From: "Benjamin Hirsch" <benjamin.hirsch@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] ASC and ABS Lights - Intermittent > > Guess: Dirty Wheel Speed Sensor? or Wheel Speed Sensor gone bad? > > On 6/6/07, Kent L. Shephard <e36m3@kshephard.com> wrote: > > > > Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:00:18 -0700 > > From: "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> > > Subject: ASC and ABS Lights - Intermittent > > > > Hi, > > > > Over the last week I occasionally will have bit the ASC and ABS > > lights come on at the same time and stay on. > > I can turn the engine off and restart and the lights go out and may > > not come on for a day or two. When they do it's the > > same symptom. > > > > Any clues???? > > > > Kent > > > > > > ************************************************* > > 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 > > ************************************************* > > > > > > > > > -- > Thanks, > Ben > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > -- Thanks, Ben
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#2. Re: [E36M3] NT-01's? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:25:51 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] NT-01's? On Wed, June 6, 2007 8:45 am, Mo Karamat wrote: > Dear Group, > > Has anyone used the NT-01's yet? I have heard several folks talk about > them recently, but have not heard any real feedback about them.. > > > thoughts? I used a near-dead set, on a track I was unfamiliar with (how's the for a disclaimer :-)), but I liked them. Grip feel was similar to the RA-1s, which I'm very familiar with, but with a noticeably stiffer sidewall. I was encouraged enough to consider them as the next race tire, but was unable to secure a set for this weekend. But I'd definitely consider them for the future, especially on tracks I'm more familiar with in order to get some better feedback. My 2 cents, Jim Bassett
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#3. Re: [E36M3] NT-01's? - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:31:30 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] NT-01's? On Jun 6, 2007, at 9:05 AM, Jonathan L. wrote: > They're my new tire of choice, and I'll probably have some > 255/40-17 RA1 scrubs available soon if anyone's interested. ;) If only the NT-01s came in that size. - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing homepage at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#4. Re: [E36M3] NT-01's? - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:40:14 -0700 From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] NT-01's? On 6/6/07, Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> wrote: > If only the NT-01s came in that size. The 255/40/17 size is listed on Nitto's website. Drive Safely, Raza
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#5. Re: [E36M3] NT-01's? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:52:58 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] NT-01's? On Wed, June 6, 2007 10:35 am, Mark Dadgar wrote: > If only the NT-01s came in that size. They do, according to Nitto. And DTD, as I believe that size is now listed on the web site. But availability is an issue, as well as with the 235/40. So I guess it comes down to what your definition of "came in" is. (Oh, dear, this can't go anywhere good :-)) Jim Bassett
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#6. Re: [E36M3] ASC and ABS Lights - Intermittent - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:50:42 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ASC and ABS Lights - Intermittent Found it! I own a good pair of circlip pliers. How does anyone get along w/out them? The pair I have was about $20 and removes/installs both inside and outside clips. Kent On Jun 6, 2007, at 10:15 AM, Jim Bassett wrote: > Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:10:19 -0700 (PDT) > From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] ASC and ABS Lights - Intermittent > > On Wed, June 6, 2007 10:05 am, Kent L. Shephard wrote: >> Over the last week I occasionally will have bit the ASC and ABS >> lights come on at the same time and stay on. >> I can turn the engine off and restart and the lights go out and may >> not come on for a day or two. When they do it's the >> same symptom. >> >> Any clues???? > > Most likely brake pedal travel sensor - at least that's what fixed my > similar situation. > > Search the List archives for my post around Dec 31, 2003, for detailed > description of the repair. Parts are ~$100, IIRC. Shouldn't take > more than > 1 beer to complete :-) > > Jim Bassett > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#7. RE: [E36M3] Bridgestone RE-01R's - from Mark Duckworth
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Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2007 13:55:11 -0400 From: Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Bridgestone RE-01R's I love riding with the tires at high pressure. It seems to help protect the rims from getting damaged (better at resisting and distributing a sharp impact), as evidenced that my 5 double-spoke rims need barely any weights after almost 200,000 miles. The ride is rougher but in almost every case on my daily commute, the most serious impacts can be avoided by altering your lane position or even your position within the lane. My girlfriend has no idea that the ride quality could be improved by lowering the pressure so... :-D But yeah, with a high pressure the car gets great gas mileage, grips well and feels much "lighter" as Sinha said. Then again, I have OE shocks/springs and not aftermarket like a lot of you guys. Thanks, Mark On Wed, 2007-06-06 at 09:45 -0500, Sinha, Vikas wrote: > Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:43:42 -0400 > From: "Sinha, Vikas" <Vikas.Sinha@aam.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Bridgestone RE-01R's > > Yes, it's high, but the car just feels so athletic and light on its > feet, I can't bear to drop the pressures. It can be a little > bone-jarring, but the kids won't complain, and the wife will but hasn't > yet, so I still have carte blanche. > > > Vik > 97 M3/4 > > > From: "Alex Demsky" <hyper_m3@hotmail.com> > > > > Wow, 39 for the street? Isnt that high? When I was running it at > > 38lbs(testing) I thought the ride was bone jarring. > > > > > >> From: "Sinha, Vikas" <Vikas.Sinha@aam.com> > >> > >> I run mine at 39 psi on the street, will probably start with Kirk's > >> recommendation for the track. > > > ************************************************* > 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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#8. Re: [E36M3] ASC and ABS Lights - Intermittent - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 11:00:43 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] ASC and ABS Lights - Intermittent On Wed, June 6, 2007 10:55 am, Kent L. Shephard wrote: > Found it! > I own a good pair of circlip pliers. So do I......now :-) > How does anyone get along w/out them? Apparently not very well :-) Jim Bassett
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Coilover help - from David Ngo
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 11:47:46 -0700 (PDT) From: David Ngo <rudngo@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coilover help Sometimes coilovers can reduce tire clearance depending on the ride height. The tubes themselves may be thinner, but the adjustable collar can take away from tire clearance if it's in the right spot (which it seems to be most of the time for some strange reason.) :) Dave ----- Original Message ---- From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2007 1:15:05 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coilover help Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:07:38 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Coilover help On Wed, June 6, 2007 5:25 am, Carlos Lopez wrote: > Why do I always hear this? Not picking on you Bob but the personal > reasons against spacers? But, on the other hand, if they're not needed, why use them? Wider front track would be one reason, but other than that? To the original question, from what I've seen CO struts tend to be smaller in diameter than the stock strut tube, so *in general* going to COs could eliminate the need for spacers. (I run 10mm spacers for the transit wheels on the race car, which are 10-spoke M3 wheels, in order to provide some clearance over the brake calipers. The race wheels, Koseis, do not require a spacer, mainly due to the difference in "flaring" of the spokes. The M3 wheel's spokes curve inward, toward the caliper, whereas the Koseis curve outward, creating more clearance. So wheel type can also play a part, if the clearance issue concerns brake calipers. FWIW.) Jim Bassett
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#10. AC compressor R&R tips? - from bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 12:02:52 -0700 (PDT) From: <bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com> Subject: AC compressor R&R tips? Texas heat is forcing me to stop being lazy and get the rebuilt ac compressor (and receiver drier and expansion valve) I bought installed. I've looked over a DIY writeup on Bimmerforums and I think I have it figured. One question I have though is that given my compressor died, should I attempt to blow out the lines in case when it failed any pieces of compressor made it into the lines? I'd thought of using either canned air or maybe just R134a to flush the lines. Any opinions if I need to worry about this, and if so, how to best do it?