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#1. Sunroof delete - from Doug Wirth
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 11:10:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Doug Wirth <doug_wirth@yahoo.com> Subject: Sunroof delete Several people asked me for pictures of what I did. First off, this is primarily a track car, not race car. It is still used to drive to and from the track. I have a rollbar installed and everything from the seats rear removed. The headliner was retained because it reflects off some of the heat in the summer. When the full cage goes in it will be welded into place. After removing the sunroof cassette, I bent up some 1" steel to form mounting brackets. It is bolted into place in the rear with the stock mounting points. The front was drilled into the existing steel of the sunroof. It is mounted pretty solidly and I filled in the gap with black silicone. Its been in place for about a year with no issues at all. Pics at: Roof http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0321.jpg Inside http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0318.jpg Inside Front http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0319.jpg Inside Rear http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0320.jpg Doug ----- Original Message ---- From: James Clay <james@bimmerworld.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2006 4:16:26 PM Subject: [E36M3] Re: Fuel Starvation Stage II Kit Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 17:08:59 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Re: Fuel Starvation Stage II Kit Install comments: >I just received my Stage II Fuel Starvation kit from Bimmerworld. Has anyone here installed this kit? I read the installation >instructions 4 or 5 times last night and I believe there are some errors in there that make it a bit confusing. I wrote them and sometimes I am not as thorough as I need to be. We also have a tech support line for help. >First, it says to run the large diameter hose between the 2 pumps. Well, that hose is only 6" long so it's not likely to reach. I >think that should be the small diameter hose, which is about 3' long. Read them thoroughly. Step 10 - Connect the remaining ports of two fuel pumps together (small driver's port to large passenger's port) - use a short section of small diameter line included to run from the driver's side pump to a step-up adaptor, then into the large diameter line installed in Step 7 So there is a connector in the middle and both the small and large diameter are used. A short section of large is used to position the adaptor correctly. >There are 3 up adapters included that are brass barb connectors screwed together to go from the 8mm hose to the 12mm hose. Do I >need to be concerned about leaking at the threads of those adapters? If I need to put something on them (like teflon tape, although >that probably won't stand up to gasoline) what might that substance be? Tapered pipe threads, no leaking. There is a fuel resistant tape, but brass is soft I have never had a leak from these or any brass pipe threaded adaptor. >Near the end it says to splice the pigtail connector in using the supplied splice connectors. Ummmm....no connectors found in the >kit and the parts list at the beginning of the instructions doesn't state that there are any included. Not a big deal, because I >will be using a Posi-Lock Tap connector for this, but still.... The proper way to do this is solder and at some point, someone at the shop changed the spec on what we send. Sorry. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com http://www.bimmerworldracing.com http://www.powerflexusa.com Race Proven BMW Performance 877.639.9648 ************************************************* 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: OT: STi - Now on topic - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:41:49 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: OT: STi - Now on topic I spent some time checking out the 335i. Car has torque and is well fun to drive. With the DSC disengaged, coming out of a tight corner, I realized that the car didn't have an LSD. So expect to shell out some good bunch of $$ after the purchase. Spoke to Vishnu Tuning and with an exhaust and software flash, you should be around 380 horses. On the other hand, a while back Josh at Evosport had mentioned that they still overheat at the track and requires a bit bunch of $$ to be put in to make it a potent track worthy car including some sort of a big brake kit since the stock ones are not up to par. I think they are heavier than the E46 M3. For what its worth, I found the E36 M3 to be a better street/track car (if you are going to stick with a BMW). The logical upgrade would an E46 M3 but the prices are still quite high in the used car market. A 100K+ mile car still goes for around $23K and a 50K mile 02 is around $28-29K. They should fall after the E92 M3 comes out. Ahmad -----Original Message----- From: Carl Stern [mailto:carl.stern@xilinx.com] Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:45 AM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:34:25 -0600 From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic Any feedback on the 335XI yet? How does it compare to a stock E36 M3 in performance? I realize it is heavier, but with AWD and 25%+ more power that might be acceptable. Carl Stern 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 ************************************************* -------------------- 4 -------------------- Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 14:20:19 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic I would think the regular 335i is a better comparison to the E36 M3. xi is adding weight, and AWD doesn't improve handling one bit, IMHO - only improves grip in the wet or on roads with junk on them. AWD adds weight, and increases the tendency to understeer, plus adds some element of torque steer. While it is surely better than FWD, I will take a RWD car for performance any-day. Well, at least given the fact that I do live in sunny most of the year CA :-) I know a bit about the subject, because I have owned both a E36 M3 and a Evo IX in my long and sordid car history. Scott --- Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> wrote: > Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:34:25 -0600 > From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > Any feedback on the 335XI yet? > > How does it compare to a stock E36 M3 in performance? > I realize it is heavier, but with AWD and 25%+ more power that might > be acceptable. > > Carl Stern > 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 > ************************************************* > > > -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 14:23:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic What looks very interesting is the new 135i - should come in at the same or less weight as the E36 M3 and has the same 300+ HP twin turbo six. And cheaper too - something in the mid $30's. I think they have back seats too, which is a bonus over the M-coupe. I tend to think that car will give the Z4 M-coupe a run for it's money at a $15K discount. Vewy vewy intewesting.... Scott --- Scott <stiles_s@hotmail.com> wrote: > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 12:03:27 -0700 > From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > I'd love to hear thoughts on the garden variety 335i from folks as > well. > Less weight gain (over the M3)... > > I've been tracking some of the developments on e90post.com, and it > sounds like the 335i can be turned into an animal w/a Quaife LSD, > PSS9s, and some good lightweight wheels+rubber. Optionally, you can > flash the ECU and go chasing Porsches (335i's w/a flash are now > pushing close to 400whp. > Craziness. > > Scott. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Carl Stern [mailto:carl.stern@xilinx.com] > Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:45 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:34:25 -0600 > From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > Any feedback on the 335XI yet? > > How does it compare to a stock E36 M3 in performance? > I realize it is heavier, but with AWD and 25%+ more power that might > be acceptable. > > Carl Stern > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:52:51 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic AND Since it uses the E46 suspension, from what I read, you should be able to upgrade bushings and all kind of nifty stuff right out of the box.. Might be a killer car.. Hmmm Maybe they'll make an M1 with the old E46 M3 S54 engine ;o) Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott McClung" <smlists@pacbell.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 4:25 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 14:23:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic What looks very interesting is the new 135i - should come in at the same or less weight as the E36 M3 and has the same 300+ HP twin turbo six. And cheaper too - something in the mid $30's. I think they have back seats too, which is a bonus over the M-coupe. I tend to think that car will give the Z4 M-coupe a run for it's money at a $15K discount. Vewy vewy intewesting.... Scott --- Scott <stiles_s@hotmail.com> wrote: > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 12:03:27 -0700 > From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > I'd love to hear thoughts on the garden variety 335i > from folks as well. > Less weight gain (over the M3)... > > I've been tracking some of the developments on > e90post.com, and it sounds > like the 335i can be turned into an animal w/a > Quaife LSD, PSS9s, and some > good lightweight wheels+rubber. Optionally, you can > flash the ECU and go > chasing Porsches (335i's w/a flash are now pushing > close to 400whp. > Craziness. > > Scott. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Carl Stern [mailto:carl.stern@xilinx.com] > Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:45 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:34:25 -0600 > From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > Any feedback on the 335XI yet? > > How does it compare to a stock E36 M3 in > performance? > I realize it is heavier, but with AWD and 25%+ more > power that > might be acceptable. > > Carl Stern > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 19:41:26 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic In a message dated 6/7/2007 5:27:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, smlists@pacbell.net writes: I would think the regular 335i is a better comparison to the E36 M3. xi is adding weight, But what does a 335i weigh? Are we in the same territory as the e46? Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------------- 8 -------------------- Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 20:11:48 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic In a message dated 6/7/2007 7:55:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, smlists@pacbell.net writes: 335i is around 3500lbs xi will add at least 200lbs to that. Ouch! That's no racing machine, that's an autobahn cruiser ;-)) cheers, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. -------------------- 9 -------------------- Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:44:43 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <macvaugh@comcast.net> Subject: 1996 E36 front seatbelt question My E36 with power sport seats has these high tension spring tensioners for the front seat belts. I have replaced them in the past because of hall effect sensor issues and now its time to remove the seats for recovering and I need to remove them again. I can't tell from the TIS what color the indicator needs to be for them to be removed and what color it should be when they are installed. Is it green and they work or green and they are safe to remove? tia, Ed -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:20:53 +0000 From: kwill69058@comcast.net Subject: Need Seatbelt Hi, While we are talking seat belts..... Does anyone have a black, passenger side (right rear) seatbelt they don't need anymore? My M3 has split rear seats if that makes a difference. Thanks ! Happy Friday ! -Keith. ************************************************* 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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#3. Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic - from Gary
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:44:54 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic Then there's always the 135 ;o) with E46 suspension... I heard the same, 335's are not a trackable car stock. The high compression turbo motor runs super high oil temps. It seems they have roasted a few in Germany on the Autobahn. What I was told was until someone comes up with a super duty huge oil cooler its not a good track car... Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 1:45 PM Subject: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:41:49 -0400 > From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> > Subject: RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > I spent some time checking out the 335i. Car has torque and is well fun to > drive. With the DSC disengaged, coming out of a tight corner, I realized > that the car didn't have an LSD. So expect to shell out some good bunch of > $$ after the purchase. Spoke to Vishnu Tuning and with an exhaust and > software flash, you should be around 380 horses. > > On the other hand, a while back Josh at Evosport had mentioned that they > still overheat at the track and requires a bit bunch of $$ to be put in to > make it a potent track worthy car including some sort of a big brake kit > since the stock ones are not up to par. I think they are heavier than the > E46 M3. For what its worth, I found the E36 M3 to be a better street/track > car (if you are going to stick with a BMW). > > The logical upgrade would an E46 M3 but the prices are still quite high in > the used car market. A 100K+ mile car still goes for around $23K and a 50K > mile 02 is around $28-29K. They should fall after the E92 M3 comes out. > > Ahmad > > -----Original Message----- > From: Carl Stern [mailto:carl.stern@xilinx.com] > Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:45 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:34:25 -0600 > From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > Any feedback on the 335XI yet? > > How does it compare to a stock E36 M3 in performance? > I realize it is heavier, but with AWD and 25%+ more power that might be > acceptable. > > Carl Stern > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > > > -------------------- 4 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 14:20:19 -0700 (PDT) > From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > I would think the regular 335i is a better comparison to the E36 M3. xi > is > adding weight, and AWD doesn't improve handling one bit, IMHO - only > improves grip in the wet or on roads with junk on them. AWD adds weight, > and increases the tendency to understeer, plus adds some element of torque > steer. While it is surely better than FWD, I will take a RWD car for > performance any-day. Well, at least given the fact that I do live in > sunny > most of the year CA :-) > > I know a bit about the subject, because I have owned both a E36 M3 and a > Evo > IX in my long and sordid car history. > > Scott > > --- Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> wrote: > >> Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:34:25 -0600 >> From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> >> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic >> >> Any feedback on the 335XI yet? >> >> How does it compare to a stock E36 M3 in performance? >> I realize it is heavier, but with AWD and 25%+ more power that might >> be acceptable. >> >> Carl Stern >> 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 >> ************************************************* >> >> >> > > > > > -------------------- 5 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 14:23:38 -0700 (PDT) > From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > What looks very interesting is the new 135i - should come in at the same > or > less weight as the E36 M3 and has the same 300+ HP twin turbo six. And > cheaper too > - something in the mid $30's. I think they have back seats too, which is > a > bonus over the M-coupe. I tend to think that car will give the Z4 M-coupe > a > run for it's money at a $15K discount. Vewy vewy intewesting.... > > Scott > > --- Scott <stiles_s@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 12:03:27 -0700 >> From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> >> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic >> >> I'd love to hear thoughts on the garden variety 335i from folks as >> well. >> Less weight gain (over the M3)... >> >> I've been tracking some of the developments on e90post.com, and it >> sounds like the 335i can be turned into an animal w/a Quaife LSD, >> PSS9s, and some good lightweight wheels+rubber. Optionally, you can >> flash the ECU and go chasing Porsches (335i's w/a flash are now >> pushing close to 400whp. >> Craziness. >> >> Scott. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Carl Stern [mailto:carl.stern@xilinx.com] >> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:45 AM >> To: E36M3 >> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic >> >> Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:34:25 -0600 >> From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> >> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic >> >> Any feedback on the 335XI yet? >> >> How does it compare to a stock E36 M3 in performance? >> I realize it is heavier, but with AWD and 25%+ more power that might >> be acceptable. >> >> Carl Stern >> 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 >> ************************************************* >> >> >> >> >> >> ************************************************* >> 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 >> ************************************************* >> >> >> > > > > > -------------------- 6 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:52:51 -0500 > From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > AND Since it uses the E46 suspension, from what I read, you should be able > to upgrade bushings and all kind of nifty stuff right out of the box.. > Might > be a killer car.. > > Hmmm Maybe they'll make an M1 with the old E46 M3 S54 engine ;o) > > Gary > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott McClung" <smlists@pacbell.net> > To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 4:25 PM > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 14:23:38 -0700 (PDT) > From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > What looks very interesting is the new 135i - should > come in at the same or less weight as the E36 M3 and > has the same 300+ HP twin turbo six. And cheaper too > - something in the mid $30's. I think they have back > seats too, which is a bonus over the M-coupe. I tend > to think that car will give the Z4 M-coupe a run for > it's money at a $15K discount. Vewy vewy > intewesting.... > > Scott > > --- Scott <stiles_s@hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 12:03:27 -0700 >> From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> >> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic >> >> I'd love to hear thoughts on the garden variety 335i >> from folks as well. >> Less weight gain (over the M3)... >> >> I've been tracking some of the developments on >> e90post.com, and it sounds >> like the 335i can be turned into an animal w/a >> Quaife LSD, PSS9s, and some >> good lightweight wheels+rubber. Optionally, you can >> flash the ECU and go >> chasing Porsches (335i's w/a flash are now pushing >> close to 400whp. >> Craziness. >> >> Scott. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Carl Stern [mailto:carl.stern@xilinx.com] >> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:45 AM >> To: E36M3 >> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic >> >> Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:34:25 -0600 >> From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> >> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic >> >> Any feedback on the 335XI yet? >> >> How does it compare to a stock E36 M3 in >> performance? >> I realize it is heavier, but with AWD and 25%+ more >> power that >> might be acceptable. >> >> Carl Stern >> 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 >> ************************************************* >> >> >> >> >> >> ************************************************* >> 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 >> ************************************************* >> >> >> > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > > -------------------- 7 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 19:41:26 EDT > From: Mdriver13@aol.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > In a message dated 6/7/2007 5:27:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > smlists@pacbell.net writes: > > I would think the regular 335i is a better comparison > to the E36 M3. xi is adding weight, > > But what does a 335i weigh? Are we in the same territory as the e46? > > > Bob Gill > 97 ///M3 > coupe > Philly Region SCCA > 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion > Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering > > > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. > > > > -------------------- 8 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 20:11:48 EDT > From: Mdriver13@aol.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > In a message dated 6/7/2007 7:55:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > smlists@pacbell.net writes: > > 335i is around 3500lbs > > xi will add at least 200lbs to that. > > > Ouch! That's no racing machine, that's an autobahn cruiser ;-)) > > cheers, > > Bob Gill > 97 ///M3 > coupe > Philly Region SCCA > 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion > Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering > > > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. > > > > -------------------- 9 -------------------- > Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:44:43 -0400 > From: Ed MacVaugh <macvaugh@comcast.net> > Subject: 1996 E36 front seatbelt question > > My E36 with power sport seats has these high tension spring tensioners > for the front seat belts. > > I have replaced them in the past because of hall effect sensor issues > and now its time to remove the seats for recovering and I need to remove > them again. > > I can't tell from the TIS what color the indicator needs to be for them > to be removed and what color it should be when they are installed. > > Is it green and they work or green and they are safe to remove? > > tia, > > Ed > > > > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:20:53 +0000 > From: kwill69058@comcast.net > Subject: Need Seatbelt > > Hi, > > While we are talking seat belts..... > > Does anyone have a black, passenger side (right rear) seatbelt they don't > need anymore? > > My M3 has split rear seats if that makes a difference. > > Thanks ! > > Happy Friday ! > > -Keith. > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#4. Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic - from Mpower
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 13:07:55 -0700 From: Mpower <mpower@obikwan.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic FWIW, Vishnu Tuning used to tune WRX/STi's but now has a bad rep within that community. So, just an FYI if you're going to let him mess around w/ your 335i. --------- Original Message -------- From: Ahmad Lutfeali <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic Date: 06/08/07 12:48 > > Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:41:49 -0400 > From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> > Subject: RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > I spent some time checking out the 335i. Car has torque and is well fun to > drive. With the DSC disengaged, coming out of a tight corner, I realized > that the car didn't have an LSD. So expect to shell out some good bunch of > $$ after the purchase. Spoke to Vishnu Tuning and with an exhaust and > software flash, you should be around 380 horses. > > On the other hand, a while back Josh at Evosport had mentioned that they > still overheat at the track and requires a bit bunch of $$ to be put in to > make it a potent track worthy car including some sort of a big brake kit > since the stock ones are not up to par. I think they are heavier than the > E46 M3. For what its worth, I found the E36 M3 to be a better street/track > car (if you are going to stick with a BMW). > > The logical upgrade would an E46 M3 but the prices are still quite high in > the used car market. A 100K+ mile car still goes for around $23K and a 50K > mile 02 is around $28-29K. They should fall after the E92 M3 comes out. > > Ahmad > > -----Original Message----- > From: Carl Stern [mailto:carl.stern@xilinx.com] > Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:45 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:34:25 -0600 > From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > Any feedback on the 335XI yet? > > How does it compare to a stock E36 M3 in performance? > I realize it is heavier, but with AWD and 25%+ more power that might be > acceptable. > > Carl Stern > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > > > -------------------- 4 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 14:20:19 -0700 (PDT) > From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > I would think the regular 335i is a better comparison to the E36 M3. xi is > adding weight, and AWD doesn't improve handling one bit, IMHO - only > improves grip in the wet or on roads with junk on them. AWD adds weight, > and increases the tendency to understeer, plus adds some element of torque > steer. While it is surely better than FWD, I will take a RWD car for > performance any-day. Well, at least given the fact that I do live in sunny > most of the year CA :-) > > I know a bit about the subject, because I have owned both a E36 M3 and a Evo > IX in my long and sordid car history. > > Scott > > --- Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> wrote: > > > Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:34:25 -0600 > > From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> > > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > > Any feedback on the 335XI yet? > > > > How does it compare to a stock E36 M3 in performance? > > I realize it is heavier, but with AWD and 25%+ more power that might > > be acceptable. > > > > Carl Stern > > 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 > > ************************************************* > > > > > > > > > > > -------------------- 5 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 14:23:38 -0700 (PDT) > From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > What looks very interesting is the new 135i - should come in at the same or > less weight as the E36 M3 and has the same 300+ HP twin turbo six. And > cheaper too > - something in the mid $30's. I think they have back seats too, which is a > bonus over the M-coupe. I tend to think that car will give the Z4 M-coupe a > run for it's money at a $15K discount. Vewy vewy intewesting.... > > Scott > > --- Scott <stiles_s@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 12:03:27 -0700 > > From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> > > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > > I'd love to hear thoughts on the garden variety 335i from folks as > > well. > > Less weight gain (over the M3)... > > > > I've been tracking some of the developments on e90post.com, and it > > sounds like the 335i can be turned into an animal w/a Quaife LSD, > > PSS9s, and some good lightweight wheels+rubber. Optionally, you can > > flash the ECU and go chasing Porsches (335i's w/a flash are now > > pushing close to 400whp. > > Craziness. > > > > Scott. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Carl Stern [mailto:carl.stern@xilinx.com] > > Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:45 AM > > To: E36M3 > > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > > Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:34:25 -0600 > > From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> > > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > > Any feedback on the 335XI yet? > > > > How does it compare to a stock E36 M3 in performance? > > I realize it is heavier, but with AWD and 25%+ more power that might > > be acceptable. > > > > Carl Stern > > 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 > > ************************************************* > > > > > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > > 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 > > ************************************************* > > > > > > > > > > > -------------------- 6 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 17:52:51 -0500 > From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > AND Since it uses the E46 suspension, from what I read, you should be able > to upgrade bushings and all kind of nifty stuff right out of the box.. Might > be a killer car.. > > Hmmm Maybe they'll make an M1 with the old E46 M3 S54 engine ;o) > > Gary > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Scott McClung" <smlists@pacbell.net> > To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 4:25 PM > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 14:23:38 -0700 (PDT) > From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > What looks very interesting is the new 135i - should > come in at the same or less weight as the E36 M3 and > has the same 300+ HP twin turbo six. And cheaper too > - something in the mid $30's. I think they have back > seats too, which is a bonus over the M-coupe. I tend > to think that car will give the Z4 M-coupe a run for > it's money at a $15K discount. Vewy vewy > intewesting.... > > Scott > > --- Scott <stiles_s@hotmail.com> wrote: > > > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 12:03:27 -0700 > > From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> > > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > > I'd love to hear thoughts on the garden variety 335i > > from folks as well. > > Less weight gain (over the M3)... > > > > I've been tracking some of the developments on > > e90post.com, and it sounds > > like the 335i can be turned into an animal w/a > > Quaife LSD, PSS9s, and some > > good lightweight wheels+rubber. Optionally, you can > > flash the ECU and go > > chasing Porsches (335i's w/a flash are now pushing > > close to 400whp. > > Craziness. > > > > Scott. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Carl Stern [mailto:carl.stern@xilinx.com] > > Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2007 11:45 AM > > To: E36M3 > > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > > Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:34:25 -0600 > > From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> > > Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > > Any feedback on the 335XI yet? > > > > How does it compare to a stock E36 M3 in > > performance? > > I realize it is heavier, but with AWD and 25%+ more > > power that > > might be acceptable. > > > > Carl Stern > > 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 > > ************************************************* > > > > > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > > 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 > > ************************************************* > > > > > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > > -------------------- 7 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 19:41:26 EDT > From: Mdriver13@aol.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > In a message dated 6/7/2007 5:27:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > smlists@pacbell.net writes: > > I would think the regular 335i is a better comparison > to the E36 M3. xi is adding weight, > > But what does a 335i weigh? Are we in the same territory as the e46? > > > Bob Gill > 97 ///M3 > coupe > Philly Region SCCA > 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion > Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering > > > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. > > > > -------------------- 8 -------------------- > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2007 20:11:48 EDT > From: Mdriver13@aol.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: OT: STi - Now on topic > > > In a message dated 6/7/2007 7:55:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > smlists@pacbell.net writes: > > 335i is around 3500lbs > > xi will add at least 200lbs to that. > > > Ouch! That's no racing machine, that's an autobahn cruiser ;-)) > > cheers, > > Bob Gill > 97 ///M3 > coupe > Philly Region SCCA > 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion > Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering > > > > ************************************** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. > > > > -------------------- 9 -------------------- > Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 11:44:43 -0400 > From: Ed MacVaugh <macvaugh@comcast.net> > Subject: 1996 E36 front seatbelt question > > My E36 with power sport seats has these high tension spring tensioners > for the front seat belts. > > I have replaced them in the past because of hall effect sensor issues > and now its time to remove the seats for recovering and I need to remove > them again. > > I can't tell from the TIS what color the indicator needs to be for them > to be removed and what color it should be when they are installed. > > Is it green and they work or green and they are safe to remove? > > tia, > > Ed > > > > -------------------- 10 -------------------- > Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:20:53 +0000 > From: kwill69058@comcast.net > Subject: Need Seatbelt > > Hi, > > While we are talking seat belts..... > > Does anyone have a black, passenger side (right rear) seatbelt they don't > need anymore? > > My M3 has split rear seats if that makes a difference. > > Thanks ! > > Happy Friday ! > > -Keith. > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > ________________________________________________ Message sent using UebiMiau 2.7.10
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Sunroof delete - from Matt Bader
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 17:02:22 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Sunroof delete Thanks, Doug. Looks like a clean set-up in the pics. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 -----Original Message----- From: Doug Wirth [mailto:doug_wirth@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 2:15 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Sunroof delete Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 11:10:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Doug Wirth <doug_wirth@yahoo.com> Subject: Sunroof delete Several people asked me for pictures of what I did. First off, this is primarily a track car, not race car. It is still used to drive to and from the track. I have a rollbar installed and everything from the seats rear removed. The headliner was retained because it reflects off some of the heat in the summer. When the full cage goes in it will be welded into place. After removing the sunroof cassette, I bent up some 1" steel to form mounting brackets. It is bolted into place in the rear with the stock mounting points. The front was drilled into the existing steel of the sunroof. It is mounted pretty solidly and I filled in the gap with black silicone. Its been in place for about a year with no issues at all. Pics at: Roof http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0321.jpg Inside http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0318.jpg Inside Front http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0319.jpg Inside Rear http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0320.jpg Doug ----- Original Message ---- From: James Clay <james@bimmerworld.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2006 4:16:26 PM Subject: [E36M3] Re: Fuel Starvation Stage II Kit Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 17:08:59 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: Re: Fuel Starvation Stage II Kit Install comments: >I just received my Stage II Fuel Starvation kit from Bimmerworld. Has anyone here installed this kit? I read the installation >instructions 4 or 5 times last night and I believe there are some errors in there that make it a bit confusing. I wrote them and sometimes I am not as thorough as I need to be. We also have a tech support line for help. >First, it says to run the large diameter hose between the 2 pumps. Well, that hose is only 6" long so it's not likely to reach. I >think that should be the small diameter hose, which is about 3' long. Read them thoroughly. Step 10 - Connect the remaining ports of two fuel pumps together (small driver's port to large passenger's port) - use a short section of small diameter line included to run from the driver's side pump to a step-up adaptor, then into the large diameter line installed in Step 7 So there is a connector in the middle and both the small and large diameter are used. A short section of large is used to position the adaptor correctly. >There are 3 up adapters included that are brass barb connectors screwed together to go from the 8mm hose to the 12mm hose. Do I >need to be concerned about leaking at the threads of those adapters? If I need to put something on them (like teflon tape, although >that probably won't stand up to gasoline) what might that substance be? Tapered pipe threads, no leaking. There is a fuel resistant tape, but brass is soft I have never had a leak from these or any brass pipe threaded adaptor. >Near the end it says to splice the pigtail connector in using the supplied splice connectors. Ummmm....no connectors found in the >kit and the parts list at the beginning of the instructions doesn't state that there are any included. Not a big deal, because I >will be using a Posi-Lock Tap connector for this, but still.... The proper way to do this is solder and at some point, someone at the shop changed the spec on what we send. Sorry. James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com http://www.bimmerworldracing.com http://www.powerflexusa.com Race Proven BMW Performance 877.639.9648 ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* ************************************************* 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] Sunroof delete - from Benjamin Hirsch
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:12:22 -0700 From: "Benjamin Hirsch" <benjamin.hirsch@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sunroof delete Careful with this, unless you maintain the stock bits that route the water out, and the water will get to those routes and not to your head or your appholsterey (sp?). I've gone through this already, so hope yours works out man. It can be a real pita. On 6/8/07, Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> wrote: > > Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 17:02:22 -0400 > From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Sunroof delete > > Thanks, Doug. Looks like a clean set-up in the pics. > > Matt Bader > 98 M3/4 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Doug Wirth [mailto:doug_wirth@yahoo.com] > Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 2:15 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Sunroof delete > > Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 11:10:08 -0700 (PDT) > From: Doug Wirth <doug_wirth@yahoo.com> > Subject: Sunroof delete > > Several people asked me for pictures of what I did. > > First off, this is primarily a track car, not race car. It is still used > to > drive to and from the track. I have a rollbar installed and everything > from > the seats rear removed. The headliner was retained because it reflects > off > some of the heat in the summer. When the full cage goes in it will be > welded > into place. > > After removing the sunroof cassette, I bent up some 1" steel to form > mounting brackets. It is bolted into place in the rear with the stock > mounting points. The front was drilled into the existing steel of the > sunroof. It is mounted pretty solidly and I filled in the gap with black > silicone. Its been in place for about a year with no issues at all. > > Pics at: > > Roof http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0321.jpg > Inside http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0318.jpg > Inside Front http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0319.jpg > Inside Rear http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0320.jpg > > > Doug > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: James Clay <james@bimmerworld.com> > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2006 4:16:26 PM > Subject: [E36M3] Re: Fuel Starvation Stage II Kit > > > Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 17:08:59 -0400 > From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> > Subject: Re: Fuel Starvation Stage II Kit > > Install comments: > > >I just received my Stage II Fuel Starvation kit from Bimmerworld. Has > anyone here installed this kit? I read the installation > >instructions 4 or 5 times last night and I believe there are some > errors in there that make it a bit confusing. > > I wrote them and sometimes I am not as thorough as I need to be. We > also have a tech support line for help. > > >First, it says to run the large diameter hose between the 2 pumps. > Well, that hose is only 6" long so it's not likely to reach. I > >think that should be the small diameter hose, which is about 3' long. > > Read them thoroughly. Step 10 - Connect the remaining ports of two fuel > pumps together (small driver's port to large passenger's port) - use a > short section of small diameter line included to run from the driver's > side pump to a step-up adaptor, then into the large diameter line > installed in Step 7 > So there is a connector in the middle and both the small and large > diameter are used. A short section of large is used to position the > adaptor correctly. > > >There are 3 up adapters included that are brass barb connectors screwed > together to go from the 8mm hose to the 12mm hose. Do I > >need to be concerned about leaking at the threads of those adapters? > If I need to put something on them (like teflon tape, although > >that probably won't stand up to gasoline) what might that substance be? > > Tapered pipe threads, no leaking. There is a fuel resistant tape, but > brass is soft I have never had a leak from these or any brass pipe > threaded adaptor. > > >Near the end it says to splice the pigtail connector in using the > supplied splice connectors. Ummmm....no connectors found in the > >kit and the parts list at the beginning of the instructions doesn't > state that there are any included. Not a big deal, because I > >will be using a Posi-Lock Tap connector for this, but still.... > > The proper way to do this is solder and at some point, someone at the > shop changed the spec on what we send. Sorry. > > James Clay > http://www.bimmerworld.com > http://www.bimmerworldracing.com > http://www.powerflexusa.com > Race Proven BMW Performance > 877.639.9648 > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#7. OT: BMW rim vendor ? - from J Files
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:43:12 -0700 From: "J Files" <jsf.online@gmail.com> Subject: OT: BMW rim vendor ? I need to replace one rim on a 2003 E46 (325 wagon). Its a star spoke 96, a seven spoke rim. Somehow it has become cracked, holds air, but leaks and requires regularly being pumped up. Any thoughts on reasonably priced options for shipping to San Diego (or a local vendor...) ? Thanks for any suggestions you can offer, Jim 98 M3/2 03 325 wagon
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#8. Can anyone give me feedback on PAgid orange and black pads? - from DocWyte
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Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:25:02 -0700 From: DocWyte <docwyte@comcast.net> Subject: Can anyone give me feedback on PAgid orange and black pads? Need to pick up another set of track pads and I'm debating between these two, mostly because I can get them locally. I've run Hawk DTC70's and PFC97's and really liked them, which of the two pagid choices are closer to the hawk's and PF's?
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Sunroof delete - from Doug Wirth
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 16:38:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Doug Wirth <doug_wirth@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sunroof delete There is no way for the water to get in. It is completely sealed. Doug ----- Original Message ---- From: Benjamin Hirsch <benjamin.hirsch@gmail.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, June 8, 2007 4:15:04 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sunroof delete Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 14:12:22 -0700 From: "Benjamin Hirsch" <benjamin.hirsch@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sunroof delete Careful with this, unless you maintain the stock bits that route the water out, and the water will get to those routes and not to your head or your appholsterey (sp?). I've gone through this already, so hope yours works out man. It can be a real pita. On 6/8/07, Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> wrote: > > Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 17:02:22 -0400 > From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Sunroof delete > > Thanks, Doug. Looks like a clean set-up in the pics. > > Matt Bader > 98 M3/4 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Doug Wirth [mailto:doug_wirth@yahoo.com] > Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 2:15 PM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Sunroof delete > > Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 11:10:08 -0700 (PDT) > From: Doug Wirth <doug_wirth@yahoo.com> > Subject: Sunroof delete > > Several people asked me for pictures of what I did. > > First off, this is primarily a track car, not race car. It is still used > to > drive to and from the track. I have a rollbar installed and everything > from > the seats rear removed. The headliner was retained because it reflects > off > some of the heat in the summer. When the full cage goes in it will be > welded > into place. > > After removing the sunroof cassette, I bent up some 1" steel to form > mounting brackets. It is bolted into place in the rear with the stock > mounting points. The front was drilled into the existing steel of the > sunroof. It is mounted pretty solidly and I filled in the gap with black > silicone. Its been in place for about a year with no issues at all. > > Pics at: > > Roof http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0321.jpg > Inside http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0318.jpg > Inside Front http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0319.jpg > Inside Rear http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r168/cabimmer/DSCN0320.jpg > > > Doug > > > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: James Clay <james@bimmerworld.com> > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Sent: Wednesday, April 5, 2006 4:16:26 PM > Subject: [E36M3] Re: Fuel Starvation Stage II Kit > > > Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2006 17:08:59 -0400 > From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> > Subject: Re: Fuel Starvation Stage II Kit > > Install comments: > > >I just received my Stage II Fuel Starvation kit from Bimmerworld. Has > anyone here installed this kit? I read the installation > >instructions 4 or 5 times last night and I believe there are some > errors in there that make it a bit confusing. > > I wrote them and sometimes I am not as thorough as I need to be. We > also have a tech support line for help. > > >First, it says to run the large diameter hose between the 2 pumps. > Well, that hose is only 6" long so it's not likely to reach. I > >think that should be the small diameter hose, which is about 3' long. > > Read them thoroughly. Step 10 - Connect the remaining ports of two fuel > pumps together (small driver's port to large passenger's port) - use a > short section of small diameter line included to run from the driver's > side pump to a step-up adaptor, then into the large diameter line > installed in Step 7 > So there is a connector in the middle and both the small and large > diameter are used. A short section of large is used to position the > adaptor correctly. > > >There are 3 up adapters included that are brass barb connectors screwed > together to go from the 8mm hose to the 12mm hose. Do I > >need to be concerned about leaking at the threads of those adapters? > If I need to put something on them (like teflon tape, although > >that probably won't stand up to gasoline) what might that substance be? > > Tapered pipe threads, no leaking. There is a fuel resistant tape, but > brass is soft I have never had a leak from these or any brass pipe > threaded adaptor. > > >Near the end it says to splice the pigtail connector in using the > supplied splice connectors. Ummmm....no connectors found in the > >kit and the parts list at the beginning of the instructions doesn't > state that there are any included. Not a big deal, because I > >will be using a Posi-Lock Tap connector for this, but still.... > > The proper way to do this is solder and at some point, someone at the > shop changed the spec on what we send. Sorry. > > James Clay > http://www.bimmerworld.com > http://www.bimmerworldracing.com > http://www.powerflexusa.com > Race Proven BMW Performance > 877.639.9648 > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 *************************************************
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Sunroof delete - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 17:24:05 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Sunroof delete On Jun 8, 2007, at 4:45 PM, Doug Wirth wrote: > There is no way for the water to get in. It is completely sealed. > Maybe - wait until it rains before you say that. Ask me how I know. :) - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing homepage at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar