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#1. 1995 M3 Parts for sale - Updated with springs - from Chuck Brazeau
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Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:43:32 -0500 From: "Chuck Brazeau" <ChuckBrazeau@aol.com> Subject: 1995 M3 Parts for sale - Updated with springs Everything is gone except for the factory swaybars, and i've also added my factory springs. http://www.brazeauracing.com/forsale/ Thanks. CB ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Brazeau To: e36m3@bmw-m.net Sent: Saturday, September 15, 2007 7:03 PM Subject: 1995 M3 Parts for sale I have a few factory parts off my '95 M3 that i'm selling to make room in the garage (wheels/tires, oilpan, valvecover, swaybars, head/turn/marker/tail lights, and front struts for cut-n-gut donors). All of it with pics can be seen here: http://www.brazeauracing.com/forsale/ Thanks! Chuck Brazeau http://www.brazeauracing.com/
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#2. Re: [E36M3] RE: Difficult to shift into 1st - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:42:33 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Difficult to shift into 1st A seized or almost seized pilot bearing could lead to hard shifting because the input shaft of the trans doesn't stop turning even when the clutch is depressed. Never had one fail, but I've seen stranger things. Kent On Sep 19, 2007, at 9:18 AM, Burgess, Kim L wrote: > Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:10:18 -0700 > From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> > Subject: RE: Difficult to shift into 1st > > JAKE - Not my problem.....yet. I had yet to consider the pilot > bearing. > >
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#3. Re: [E36M3] M3 driveshaft - from Chris Baker
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Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:42:04 -0400 From: "Chris Baker" <cjbaker790@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 driveshaft Continuing with the bad form, I have verified that later M3s (November '96 onward or something like that) have the four bolt flange. Can anyone verify that this will work with my setup? Same as the CV driveshaft length but with a non-CV flange? Thanks. Chris On 9/18/07, Chris Baker <cjbaker790@gmail.com> wrote: > > Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:40:56 -0400 > From: "Chris Baker" <cjbaker790@gmail.com> > Subject: M3 driveshaft > > I'll start off with bad form and reply to my own post just to get a proper > subject on it. > > On 9/18/07, Chris Baker <cjbaker790@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Hello Group, > > > > I 'spose I should introduce myself. I've got a '94 325i with various M3 > > bits that I'm attempting to get ready for the Grand Touring class in the > > Targa Newfoundland that I'm going to run with my Dad next year. I live > in > > the northern suburbs of Detroit, Lake Orion to be exact. > > > > I'm just finishing off the installation of a '95 M3 5 speed in the > car. I > > did a little homework up front so I made sure I had the M3 carrier arm, > > selector rod, and driveshaft to go with it. However, I just came across > an > > old post from Rob Levinson an another forum that mentioned to make sure > you > > had the proper driveshaft and not one with a 6 bolt CV on the diff end. > > Sure enough, I went out and checked and I've got the 6 bolt. > > > > Do I just need a driveshaft from a different year? The old post seemed > to > > imply that later M3s had the 4 bolt flange and would bolt right up - can > > anyone verify? Better yet, does anyone have one they'd like to part > with? > > Or recommend where to get one? I called Driveline Service of Portland, > but > > he wasn't aware of the options and was suggesting they'd have to custom > make > > one for close enough to $500 bucks. > > > > TIA for any info. > > > > Chris Baker > > > >
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#4. Differential - from tim g
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:06:51 -0700 (PDT) From: tim g <shaggy62832003@yahoo.com> Subject: Differential I am currently planning a auto-5 spd swap. but i think i will need a different differential. I'm not a particular fan of driving 65@4k rpm with the 3.91 diff in there. what would someone recommend for a street/track car.. i'm debating on 3.15 or a 3.23. so far i have found them both used for around 450-550 bucks with about 80k miles on em' . anyone have any input? --------------------------------- Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more.
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#5. IFG Wheels - from ROWERS41@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:35:07 EDT From: ROWERS41@aol.com Subject: IFG Wheels I am interested in acquiring one IFG 17 x 8.5 wheel. No road rash, but finish is not a concern. What is the prevailing cost on these wheels? Steve Fredericksburg, VA ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Differential - from Benjamin Hirsch
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:47:27 -0700 From: "Benjamin Hirsch" <benjamin.hirsch@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Differential Just an FYI, If it's a stock E36 M3 Coupe, 95's/5-spd's came with a 3.15, and the 96-99's/5-spd's came with the 3.23's. Auto's came with the 3.38's. My 97 track only has a diffsonline 3.73, and this I would not recommend for the street (as you said, high rpm for the street). The 3.38 of the auto is a good obtainable target, since they were produced for the auto already. If you have an auto already, keep the diff you have already! :) An aftermarket alternative would be something like a 3.46, but the RPM may be too high for you (personal taste). A buddy, Jason Thrasher has this setup in his track car. Diffsline.com has a great Microsoft Excel worksheet for doing all of the calculations: http://www.diffsonline.com/techinfo/GearingCalculator.xls Hope this helps. -Ben On 9/20/07, tim g <shaggy62832003@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:06:51 -0700 (PDT) > From: tim g <shaggy62832003@yahoo.com> > Subject: Differential > > I am currently planning a auto-5 spd swap. but i think i will need a > different differential. I'm not a particular fan of driving 65@4k rpm with > the 3.91 diff in there. what would someone recommend for a street/track > car.. i'm debating on 3.15 or a 3.23. so far i have found them both used > for around 450-550 bucks with about 80k miles on em' . anyone have any > input? > > --------------------------------- > Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, > news, photos & more. > > ************************************************* > 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. Re: [E36M3] Differential - from Gary
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:05:20 -0500 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Differential I have a 3.38 in my car and its about perfect. If feels like the diff the car should have come with..add a six speed instead of five and you have a super trick set up...I have the six speed in mine to ;o) Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "tim g" <shaggy62832003@yahoo.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 10:08 AM Subject: [E36M3] Differential > Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:06:51 -0700 (PDT) > From: tim g <shaggy62832003@yahoo.com> > Subject: Differential > > I am currently planning a auto-5 spd swap. but i think i will need a > different differential. I'm not a particular fan of driving 65@4k rpm with > the 3.91 diff in there. what would someone recommend for a street/track > car.. i'm debating on 3.15 or a 3.23. so far i have found them both used > for around 450-550 bucks with about 80k miles on em' . anyone have any > input? > > --------------------------------- > Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, > news, photos & more. > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > >
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Differential - from Matt Bader
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 12:23:03 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Differential My 98 with stock diff and 5-speed turns 3500 RPM at 80 mph. That's borderline too high, perhaps, but I like the flexibility that 5th gear gives me under that set-up in highway passing. I rarely ever have to downshift for highway passing. I am using FI, however, which certainly makes a difference! Driving with a heavy foot, and not the most economical gearing, I still manage 20.5 mpg overall, very consistently. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 -----Original Message----- From: Benjamin Hirsch [mailto:benjamin.hirsch@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 11:49 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Differential Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:47:27 -0700 From: "Benjamin Hirsch" <benjamin.hirsch@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Differential Just an FYI, If it's a stock E36 M3 Coupe, 95's/5-spd's came with a 3.15, and the 96-99's/5-spd's came with the 3.23's. Auto's came with the 3.38's. My 97 track only has a diffsonline 3.73, and this I would not recommend for the street (as you said, high rpm for the street). The 3.38 of the auto is a good obtainable target, since they were produced for the auto already. If you have an auto already, keep the diff you have already! :) An aftermarket alternative would be something like a 3.46, but the RPM may be too high for you (personal taste). A buddy, Jason Thrasher has this setup in his track car. Diffsline.com has a great Microsoft Excel worksheet for doing all of the calculations: http://www.diffsonline.com/techinfo/GearingCalculator.xls Hope this helps. -Ben On 9/20/07, tim g <shaggy62832003@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 08:06:51 -0700 (PDT) > From: tim g <shaggy62832003@yahoo.com> > Subject: Differential > > I am currently planning a auto-5 spd swap. but i think i will need a > different differential. I'm not a particular fan of driving 65@4k rpm with > the 3.91 diff in there. what would someone recommend for a street/track > car.. i'm debating on 3.15 or a 3.23. so far i have found them both used > for around 450-550 bucks with about 80k miles on em' . anyone have any > input? > > --------------------------------- > Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, > news, photos & more. > > ************************************************* > 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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#9. Re: [E36M3] IFG Wheels - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:45:43 -0400 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] IFG Wheels On 9/20/07, ROWERS41@aol.com <ROWERS41@aol.com> wrote: > I am interested in acquiring one IFG 17 x 8.5 wheel. No road rash, but finish > is not a concern. What is the prevailing cost on these wheels? Those are no longer available correct? Not sure on cost. The set I owned were 17x9 which was their appeal, 17x8.5s may be rarer than hen's teeth. :-) Carlos 98 M3
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#10. RE: [E36M3] RE: 255/40/17 all season tire recommendation - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:02:36 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: 255/40/17 all season tire recommendation Thanks to everyone whom offered input, I really appreciate all the list advice. Good points brought up and you all provided some important things to think about. In the end I've decided a set of (4) of the falken all-season ziex 912 in the mentioned size for my choice. I'd like to be able to rotate tires, and since I'm using all 8.5 wheels, I can't see staggering the setup. I realize that the extra width will negatively effect front hydroplaning, but I will never run this car in the snow and do my best to avoid rain when possible too, so really this is just a tire to roll around on and look mean in the cold months as well as deter mileage in the summer between itches to compete on the expensive sticky ones. Thanks again, Patrick Goss 97 M3/4 Wheels being refinished as we speak, tires now on backorder.