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#1. RE: Calling all track junkies! - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 12:15:44 -0400 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: RE: Calling all track junkies! > Several of us on this very list will help you with the build. Hmmm, quite an offer... I am still working on getting there but just get distracted with my too many other projects. Always so much more to do: .. finish reinstalling the subframe. .. remove the current motor, replace with the good used one. .. do the oil pump nut project .. refresh the VANOS .. put the cage in & weld it (ugh) .. buy a HANS device .. etc. etc. etc. I am hoping for next year.... sorry :( Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams
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#2. Re: Adjustable Camber Plates - from Brian Hanchey
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Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 15:14:15 -0500 From: "Brian Hanchey" <hancheyb@vorshlag.com> Subject: Re: Adjustable Camber Plates Thanks Neil. I don't know what else to add to that. We have cars with plates on them for 4 years now that are daily drivers. Not a peep. Last time I counted, we supported 21 different strut/spring combinations. Brian Vorshlag Motorsports LLC -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 11:02:20 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Adjustable Camber Plates (was Toyo RA1s for DE Events) on 6/5/07 11:45 AM, "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> wrote: > Well that would bring up another point. I don't have adj camber plates > yet, but it sounds like I need them, to that end what have people been > running for adj camber plates? There seems to be a lot of buzz about the > Volshag (sp?)/Motorforce plates being very good. The Vorshlags are just the t!ts. I installed some on a friend's car a while back, and more recently on my own M3. See <http://tinyurl.com/3xvkxs>. While all the adjustable camber plates I've seen work in an essentially similar way, the things that set the Vorshlags apart are the heavier duty ball joint and thrust system, but especially their unique modular construction. The latter means that if you have, say, stock pattern struts and later go to coilovers, all you have to replace is the relatively inexpensive upper spring perch/bearing assembly. There's a very good explanation with pix on this page: <http://www.vorshlag.com/tech_strut_spring_guide.php> (click on any of the thumbnails for an enlarged view). I hadn't thought about this before getting them, but there was also a slight but useful gain in usable suspension compression travel due to the shorter stack-up height of the Vorshlag plates compared to my swapped 96+ stock bearing hat setup, see info here: <http://www.vorshlag.com/stackup.php>. This is meaningful on track cars where the lowering process uses up suspension travel. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD ************************************************* 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: Calling all track junkies! - from bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:07:19 -0700 (PDT) From: <bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com> Subject: re: Calling all track junkies! "A little like kissing your sister"? - I'm betting I'm not alone in not wanting to know how you know that!! Hope you have better luck getting folks out to the track to drive with! Barrett
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#4. AC system oil? - from bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:18:07 -0700 (PDT) From: <bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com> Subject: AC system oil? Can anyone tell me what the proper oil is for a 2/95 production date (R134a) 3 series? If someone would care to take the time to educate me as to the different oils and their common applications, I'd like to know more than what I do now - nothing! I bought a rebuilt compressor, they state it's filled to spec with Polyol Ester Oil, but in Bimmerforums someone said they thought PAG was what should be used. I'm having trouble determining compatibility with the different oils also - can they be mixed should my compressor have one oil in it and then a different type is added? Thanks, Barrett
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#5. Re: [E36M3] re: Calling all track junkies! - from kwill69058@comcast.net
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 15:24:51 +0000 From: kwill69058@comcast.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] re: Calling all track junkies! I too was curious but dared not say a word........ :) And No, I have no sister. Thank you. -------------- Original message -------------- From: <bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com> > Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:07:19 -0700 (PDT) > From: > Subject: re: Calling all track junkies! > > "A little like kissing your sister"? - I'm betting I'm not alone in not wanting > to know how you know that!! > > Hope you have better luck getting folks out to the track to drive with! > > Barrett > > > ************************************************* > 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] AC system oil? - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:38:45 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] AC system oil? I just did a 134A rebuild on another car using ester oil. With old school r12 systems you use mineral oil, and mineral oil is not compatible hence the reason if you are converting an old system to 134 you have to flush the system clean. I thought PAG was a brand of oil. It may very well be the same as ester oil. The system circulates so you wouldn't want to use different oil for the compressor as opposed to the rest of the system. Patrick 97 M3/4 -----Original Message----- From: bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com [mailto:bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 11:25 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] AC system oil? Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:18:07 -0700 (PDT) From: <bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com> Subject: AC system oil? Can anyone tell me what the proper oil is for a 2/95 production date (R134a) 3 series? If someone would care to take the time to educate me as to the different oils and their common applications, I'd like to know more than what I do now - nothing! I bought a rebuilt compressor, they state it's filled to spec with Polyol Ester Oil, but in Bimmerforums someone said they thought PAG was what should be used. I'm having trouble determining compatibility with the different oils also - can they be mixed should my compressor have one oil in it and then a different type is added? Thanks, Barrett ************************************************* 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. RTAB alignment? - from Paul Andrews
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 13:08:44 -0400 From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> Subject: RTAB alignment? Hi Group, I'm installing PowerFlex urethane RTAB bushings. Do I need to align the console like in post #16 here, or is that just for stock rubber bushings: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=200815 Thanks, Paul Andrews 98 M3/4 # 42 STU
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#8. Re: RTAB alignment? - from Adam Lazur
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:52:27 -0700 From: Adam Lazur <adam@lazur.org> Subject: Re: RTAB alignment? Paul Andrews (emosound@verizon.net) said: > I'm installing PowerFlex urethane RTAB bushings. Do I need to align the > console like in post #16 here, or is that just for stock rubber bushings: > http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=200815 The urethane bushings don't need to be preloaded, so you can skip that bit. -- Adam Lazur
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Re: RTAB alignment? - from Paul Andrews
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:23:31 -0400 From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: RTAB alignment? Excellent, thank you! -Paul -----Original Message----- From: Adam Lazur [mailto:adam@lazur.org] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 1:55 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: RTAB alignment? Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 10:52:27 -0700 From: Adam Lazur <adam@lazur.org> Subject: Re: RTAB alignment? Paul Andrews (emosound@verizon.net) said: > I'm installing PowerFlex urethane RTAB bushings. Do I need to align the > console like in post #16 here, or is that just for stock rubber bushings: > http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=200815 The urethane bushings don't need to be preloaded, so you can skip that bit. -- Adam Lazur
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Calling all track junkies! - from Mike DePolo
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:50:59 -0400 From: "Mike DePolo" <smiked1@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Calling all track junkies! This is my long term plan for my car, after a few more years of DE. What are the options and recommendations for a cage? I've been researching, but I haven't found much info. Thanks. Mike On 6/9/07, Dave Hogg <dhogg1@comcast.net> wrote: > > Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2007 07:00:07 -0400 > From: "Dave Hogg" <dhogg1@comcast.net> > Subject: Calling all track junkies! > > Are you in an advanced DE run group? Are you searching for > flavor? Wanna' > take it up a notch? > > > > That's why the I-Stock class exists in BMW CCA Club Racing. For E36 M3 > folks just like you! It's great fun with great people, and it can be as > challenging as you'd like it to be. > > > > Why am I telling you this? I'm lonely. This week at Lime Rock, I was the > ONLY IS car there. That's a little like kissing your sister. In my > Rookie > race 5 years ago there were five of us. > > > > Several of us on this very list will help you with the build. Ahmad even > posted a full menu for a very competitive IS class track car. > > > > Help combat Track Loneliness. It is a malady that can be cured. But only > YOU hold the key to the cure. Won't you help? > > > > Dave Hogg > > #20 IS > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > >