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#1. Spring Rate '95 vs. '96 + - from Bill Sharp
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Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:17:51 -0500 From: Bill Sharp <M3@cueframe.us> Subject: Spring Rate '95 vs. '96 + > I should have clarified: It's my understanding there are two different sets of spring rates depending on whether the car is a '95 or '96 and later. Does this portray the relative differences? '95 '96 + Front 87 105 Rear 210 335 Tnx > Does anyone happen to know the stock spring rates for a '99? > > > Bill > Ft. Worth > > 2/22/99 Coupe > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > Bill Ft. Worth 2/22/99 Coupe
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#2. E30 M3 Rally - from L R
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Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:20:51 -0700 (PDT) From: L R <lhrc51@yahoo.com> Subject: E30 M3 Rally Turn volume on & enjoy... http://youtube.com/watch?v=HLt532ClzuI --------------------------------- Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.
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#3. RE: [E36M3] E30 M3 Rally - from Matt Bader
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Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:39:28 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] E30 M3 Rally Thanks, looks like fun! The first few minutes, with the spectators so close to the road, made me think they'd be safer taking a crack at running with the bulls in Pamplona. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 -----Original Message----- From: L R [mailto:lhrc51@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 5:24 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] E30 M3 Rally Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:20:51 -0700 (PDT) From: L R <lhrc51@yahoo.com> Subject: E30 M3 Rally Turn volume on & enjoy... http://youtube.com/watch?v=HLt532ClzuI --------------------------------- Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. ************************************************* 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] Hard shifting, clutch problem? - from Russ Doucet
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Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:00:13 -0400 From: "Russ Doucet" <russ@russdoucet.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hard shifting, clutch problem? Bleeding is good advice, does sound like air. The other thing is, your "clutch fluid" may be really disgusting at this point -- the fluid comes from the brake reservoir, but most people don't change it when they change brake fluid. Therefore the fluid in the clutch lines is old and really dirty. You'll want to completely flush it out, not just bleed it, all the way through both cylinders. So even once you are not having any air keep going until the fluid that comes out is clean -- catch it in a glass container so you can inspect as it comes out. You'll need to top up the reservoir maybe 3 times as you do this, don't let it go dry. -Russ. -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:47:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Chris Beckwith <rcbokla@yahoo.com> Subject: Hard shifting, clutch problem? Hi all, I think I have a problem with my clutch. Here are the symptoms. It is very difficult to engage any gear after a cold start, especially first. I've noticed that as I push it in to gear the car will slowly move as long as I put pressure on the shifter. That's with the clutch all the way to the floor. As it warms up, the shifting slowly improves. Anyone have any ideas? My mechanic is at a loss. We plan to change the brake/clutch fluid and see if that helps. I know there has been a lot said about notchy shifting but I'm guessing that what I'm describing is something different.. Thanks, Chris
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Hard shifting, clutch problem? - from Jeff Conner
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Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:40:28 -0700 (PDT) From: Jeff Conner <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hard shifting, clutch problem? +1 on the "don't let it go dry" part. I did it once. not good to deal with at all. One thing I found in bleeding was just to let gravity do the work for you. Takes a bit longer, but the likelihood of taking in air from the brake fluid reservoir is reduced monumentally vs. using a pressure bleeder. There isn't that much fluid in the line to begin with, anyway, so it doesn't take *THAT* long. Big key: if you take the clutch slave out, be VERY meticulous about putting it back in. Doom awaits the home mechanic who hastily puts the slave back on the tranny. OK, maybe the doom just awaits the clutch, but you get the idea. Good luck -jeff ----- Original Message ---- Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:00:13 -0400 From: "Russ Doucet" <russ@russdoucet.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hard shifting, clutch problem? Bleeding is good advice, does sound like air. The other thing is, your "clutch fluid" may be really disgusting at this point -- the fluid comes from the brake reservoir, but most people don't change it when they change brake fluid. Therefore the fluid in the clutch lines is old and really dirty. You'll want to completely flush it out, not just bleed it, all the way through both cylinders. So even once you are not having any air keep going until the fluid that comes out is clean -- catch it in a glass container so you can inspect as it comes out. You'll need to top up the reservoir maybe 3 times as you do this, don't let it go dry. -Russ. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Hard shifting, clutch problem? - from Matt Bader
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Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:47:52 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Hard shifting, clutch problem? The pressurized brake bleed kit works well for this. -----Original Message----- From: Russ Doucet [mailto:russ@russdoucet.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 10:04 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hard shifting, clutch problem? Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:00:13 -0400 From: "Russ Doucet" <russ@russdoucet.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hard shifting, clutch problem? Bleeding is good advice, does sound like air. The other thing is, your "clutch fluid" may be really disgusting at this point -- the fluid comes from the brake reservoir, but most people don't change it when they change brake fluid. Therefore the fluid in the clutch lines is old and really dirty. You'll want to completely flush it out, not just bleed it, all the way through both cylinders. So even once you are not having any air keep going until the fluid that comes out is clean -- catch it in a glass container so you can inspect as it comes out. You'll need to top up the reservoir maybe 3 times as you do this, don't let it go dry. -Russ. -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:47:07 -0700 (PDT) From: Chris Beckwith <rcbokla@yahoo.com> Subject: Hard shifting, clutch problem? Hi all, I think I have a problem with my clutch. Here are the symptoms. It is very difficult to engage any gear after a cold start, especially first. I've noticed that as I push it in to gear the car will slowly move as long as I put pressure on the shifter. That's with the clutch all the way to the floor. As it warms up, the shifting slowly improves. Anyone have any ideas? My mechanic is at a loss. We plan to change the brake/clutch fluid and see if that helps. I know there has been a lot said about notchy shifting but I'm guessing that what I'm describing is something different.. Thanks, Chris ************************************************* 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. OT: Car inspection in Lincoln City, Oregon? - from Tucker Ryals
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Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:01:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Tucker Ryals <tuckerryals@yahoo.com> Subject: OT: Car inspection in Lincoln City, Oregon? After checking the map, I know this is an incredibly long shot, but does anyone live close to this place? I'm looking at a BMW that is being privately sold there. If things progress, I won't buy it without someone's eyes being on it. On a related note, any open Carfax accounts right now? WBAEN33432EZ15161 Please let me know. Thanks, Tucker --------------------------------- Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when.
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Hard shifting, clutch problem? - from Chris Beckwith
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Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:55:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Chris Beckwith <rcbokla@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hard shifting, clutch problem? Thanks, everyone. This is a great resource. Chris ----- Original Message ---- From: Jeff Conner <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 9:43:58 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hard shifting, clutch problem? Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:40:28 -0700 (PDT) From: Jeff Conner <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hard shifting, clutch problem? +1 on the "don't let it go dry" part. I did it once. not good to deal with at all. One thing I found in bleeding was just to let gravity do the work for you. Takes a bit longer, but the likelihood of taking in air from the brake fluid reservoir is reduced monumentally vs. using a pressure bleeder. There isn't that much fluid in the line to begin with, anyway, so it doesn't take *THAT* long. Big key: if you take the clutch slave out, be VERY meticulous about putting it back in. Doom awaits the home mechanic who hastily puts the slave back on the tranny. OK, maybe the doom just awaits the clutch, but you get the idea. Good luck -jeff ----- Original Message ---- Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:00:13 -0400 From: "Russ Doucet" <russ@russdoucet.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Hard shifting, clutch problem? Bleeding is good advice, does sound like air. The other thing is, your "clutch fluid" may be really disgusting at this point -- the fluid comes from the brake reservoir, but most people don't change it when they change brake fluid. Therefore the fluid in the clutch lines is old and really dirty. You'll want to completely flush it out, not just bleed it, all the way through both cylinders. So even once you are not having any air keep going until the fluid that comes out is clean -- catch it in a glass container so you can inspect as it comes out. You'll need to top up the reservoir maybe 3 times as you do this, don't let it go dry. -Russ. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. http://farechase.yahoo.com/
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#9. Clutch Bleed Trap - from Bill Sharp
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Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:01:34 -0500 From: Bill Sharp <M3@cueframe.us> Subject: Clutch Bleed Trap After bleeding all four corners, I remembered the clutch. But when I bled it, after the brown fluid left, suddenly air, not bubbles, started spewing out of the bleed tube. The reservoir is near full, not having gone down much from just the clutch bleed. I've tried no pressure and pressure from the Motive Power Bleeder. The pedal goes to the floor and hugs the nap. How can I redeem myself with my car? Bill Ft. Worth 2/22/99 Coupe
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Clutch Bleed Trap - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:18:14 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Clutch Bleed Trap On Thu, July 26, 2007 11:03 am, Bill Sharp wrote: > But when I bled it, after the brown fluid left, suddenly air, not > bubbles, started spewing out of the bleed tube. > > The reservoir is near full, not having gone down much from just the > clutch bleed. Hmm, unless there's a blockage in the hose somewhere, I can't see how that's possible. The hose to the clutch is about the middle of the reservoir, so it's pretty easy to run the fluid level too low (BTDT :-)). Just fill up the reservoir, and re-bleed - slowly - until you get only fluid out of the clutch. > The pedal goes to the floor and hugs the nap. Yep, normal even for a "normal" clutch bleed. You need to manually pump the pedal many times to get it to "come back". Jim Bassett