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#1. RE: [E36M3] IFG Wheels - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:09:04 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] IFG Wheels Be careful when measuring a wheels nominal width, it can be very different vs. what you think it is, and it can vary from mfg company. I recently sold my 17x9 forgelines, which from extremity to extremity measured 18.5 x 10 IIRC. Hopefully there still is a sticker on or die stamp on the wheel, that's the best way to tell what you have. Patrick -----Original Message----- From: Carlos Lopez [mailto:clopez98m3@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 1:49 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] IFG Wheels 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 ************************************************* 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: [E36M3] IFG Wheels - from Jason Knight
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:42:56 -0700 (PDT) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] IFG Wheels This indicates that the wheels were available in full inch increments, not half-inch increments. I don't know if Jim Powell drove the IFG thing, but he was selling ifg center caps recently. My IFGs were sold to me as 17x9, but I never bothered to measure, and have since sold them. http://www.bmw-m.net/Gallery/IFG/ifg.htm http://www.ifgwheels.com is no longer a website for wheels, just something parked there. Jason ----- Original Message ---- From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 11:18:41 AM Subject: RE: [E36M3] IFG Wheels Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:09:04 -0500 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] IFG Wheels Be careful when measuring a wheels nominal width, it can be very different vs. what you think it is, and it can vary from mfg company. I recently sold my 17x9 forgelines, which from extremity to extremity measured 18.5 x 10 IIRC. Hopefully there still is a sticker on or die stamp on the wheel, that's the best way to tell what you have. Patrick -----Original Message----- From: Carlos Lopez [mailto:clopez98m3@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 1:49 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] IFG Wheels 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 ************************************************* 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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#3. RE: Differential - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:48:06 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Differential Hummm...I'd recommend a six speed and retain the 'auto' differential ratio. -------------------- 4 -------------------- 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?
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#4. Re: Differential - from Steve Klein
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 13:52:14 -0500 From: Steve Klein <s.klein@steveklein.cc> Subject: Re: Differential I recently replace my 3.15 on my '95M with a 3.38 ls and LOVE it. At 80 on the hwy in 5th, I went from about 3,400rpms to 3,700. Not bad at all and the car feels perfectly geared for getting around the city. Before I found the one I bought, I was about to buy this one: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=770537 He's only looking for about $450 shipped. On Sep 20, 2007, at 1:48 PM, Burgess, Kim L wrote: > Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:48:06 -0700 > From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> > Subject: RE: Differential > > Hummm...I'd recommend a six speed and retain the 'auto' differential > ratio. > > -------------------- 4 -------------------- > 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?
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Re: List Welcome - from Dave DeBuhr
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:48:48 -0700 From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: List Welcome Can't answer your tech questions, but welcome!!! Dave DeBuhr 98 M3/4 -----Original Message----- 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.
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Re: List Welcome - from Chris Baker
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Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:09:47 -0400 From: "Chris Baker" <cjbaker790@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: List Welcome Thanks. Brett Anderson confirmed that I have two options - find an M3 driveshaft with the 4 bolt flange, or find a 6 bolt flange to put on my diff. The dealer informed me that their system says not to replace the flange or nut and won't give part numbers. So I'm looking for a 6 bolt diff flange. Brett gave me the replacement tip, and yes, I believe him over the dealer ;-) Chris B. On 9/20/07, Dave DeBuhr <debuhr@comcast.net> wrote: > > Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:48:48 -0700 > From: "Dave DeBuhr" <debuhr@comcast.net> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: List Welcome > > Can't answer your tech questions, but welcome!!! > > Dave DeBuhr > 98 M3/4 > > -----Original Message----- > > >
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#7. Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 - from Ivan
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Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:44:19 -0400 (EDT) From: Ivan <ichou@sdf.lonestar.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 This reminds me of an article in Car & Driver I think it was, when they reviewed a special edition Miata. They wrote how the base Miata was more fun to drive than the spec ed., and not because it was a better value! I was fortunate enough to test the current gen. Miata at one of their Zoom Zoom events. Most fun I've had in a car yet; the E36 M3 doesn't really come close, IMHO. :-o Good thing Lotus doesn't have these kinds of events! Ivan Scott M <smlists@pacbell.net> wrote: > The best thing about a Miata is it can only depreciate a total of > "one Miata" and it sure won't do that in 2-3 years!!
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#8. RE: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 - from Matt Bader
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Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:02:30 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 One of my cars is a Mazda Protégé. It has the same engine as the generation II Miata I believe. It's light, shifts very easily and is actually pretty fun to drive. I'd much rather drive it in urban traffic than my M3. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 New BMWCCA Member -----Original Message----- From: Ivan [mailto:ichou@sdf.lonestar.org] Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 2:49 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:44:19 -0400 (EDT) From: Ivan <ichou@sdf.lonestar.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 This reminds me of an article in Car & Driver I think it was, when they reviewed a special edition Miata. They wrote how the base Miata was more fun to drive than the spec ed., and not because it was a better value! I was fortunate enough to test the current gen. Miata at one of their Zoom Zoom events. Most fun I've had in a car yet; the E36 M3 doesn't really come close, IMHO. :-o Good thing Lotus doesn't have these kinds of events! Ivan Scott M <smlists@pacbell.net> wrote: > The best thing about a Miata is it can only depreciate a total of > "one Miata" and it sure won't do that in 2-3 years!! ************************************************* 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. 97 328 with 70K - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:11:25 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: 97 328 with 70K A fellow club member is having problems with her ZF gear box with shifting into 4th gear after the box is warm. She recently R-n-R'd the clutch/slave/pilot bearing with new BMW parts. While the box was out the following BMW repair kits were installed. BMW 23117525048 and 07119937227, can someone correlate these numbers to those found in the ZF numbers from the link that circulated recently? What condition would these BMW parts number be repair parts correct? M3 content - The box in her LWT work like a charm. TIA KLBurgess
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#10. RE: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 - from Stiles
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Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:03:00 -0700 From: "Stiles" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 I test drove another current-generation MX5-Miata last weekend and fell in love (again) with the simple, light, fun little car. I may pick one up, but I need to think seriously about whether my fragile ego can handle it :) Scott (Stiles) -----Original Message----- From: Ivan [mailto:ichou@sdf.lonestar.org] Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 11:49 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:44:19 -0400 (EDT) From: Ivan <ichou@sdf.lonestar.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT: Boxster S sale for 2000 / 1 M5 This reminds me of an article in Car & Driver I think it was, when they reviewed a special edition Miata. They wrote how the base Miata was more fun to drive than the spec ed., and not because it was a better value! I was fortunate enough to test the current gen. Miata at one of their Zoom Zoom events. Most fun I've had in a car yet; the E36 M3 doesn't really come close, IMHO. :-o Good thing Lotus doesn't have these kinds of events! Ivan Scott M <smlists@pacbell.net> wrote: > The best thing about a Miata is it can only depreciate a total of > "one Miata" and it sure won't do that in 2-3 years!!