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#1. Re: Front Hub Removal - Which Hub To Buy Koyo or FAG - Same Price?? - from Adam Lazur
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Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:12:27 -0700 From: Adam Lazur <adam@lazur.org> Subject: Re: Front Hub Removal - Which Hub To Buy Koyo or FAG - Same Price?? Kent L. Shephard (e36m3@kshephard.com) said: > Which one to buy Koyo or FAG? > About the same price. RRT's "lifetime" hubs (packed with synthetic grease, a $50 premium) are FAG. Take that for what it's worth: it may be an endorsement of FAG or a convenience thing. -- Adam Lazur
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Selling my '97 M3 Coupe and RGRs... NOT - from Scott
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Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:17:42 -0700 From: "Scott" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Selling my '97 M3 Coupe and RGRs... NOT Well, after lackluster response to the ads and my having a really tough time coming to grips with the idea of parting w/the M3, I canceled the Boxster order. Going to stick with the old warhorse for at least another year. It's just too much fun (and too well sorted now) to let it go for anywhere near 10-11k. The 50k delta between it and the Boxster was also a pretty sobering :) Thanks for all of the thoughts relating to the sale. Scott. -----Original Message----- From: Stiles [mailto:stiles_s@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2007 8:59 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Selling my '97 M3 Coupe and RGRs Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2007 08:54:37 -0700 From: "Stiles" <stiles_s@hotmail.com> Subject: Selling my '97 M3 Coupe and RGRs Well guys, I've decided to sell the car. We bounced around a bunch of different options and landed on ordering a Boxster S. High level details on the M3: 92k miles, silver/black, 5spd, coupe. "2.5" owners (I only count the sales manager @ the dealer for the first year as half :) ), lots of records and a ton of maintenance/upgrades over my ownership of the last 2 years. In great shape mechanically and cosmetically. Asking $15k. Detailed in this ad. http://www.bmwpugetsound.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=35614 I'm selling a set of staggered 17" BBS RGRs separately, wrapped with Goodyear F1-DS3s. Super lightweight and strong wheels. Perfect condition with tons of tread left. Asking $2k: http://www.bmwpugetsound.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=35615 Thanks for looking, for any potential leads on buyers, and for the great support and community over the last couple years. I was also a member of Suzy's list back in '99 and '00 when I owned my first M3. Sorry to leave it again, though I may be here for a while depending on how long it takes for the car to sell. Located in the Seattle area. Scott Stiles.
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: Front Hub Removal - Which Hub To Buy Koyo or FAG - Same Price?? - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:00:56 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Front Hub Removal - Which Hub To Buy Koyo or FAG - Same Price?? Their website is down. On Oct 10, 2007, at 3:19 PM, Adam Lazur wrote: > Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:12:27 -0700 > From: Adam Lazur <adam@lazur.org> > Subject: Re: Front Hub Removal - Which Hub To Buy Koyo or FAG - > Same Price?? > > Kent L. Shephard (e36m3@kshephard.com) said: >> Which one to buy Koyo or FAG? >> About the same price. > > RRT's "lifetime" hubs (packed with synthetic grease, a $50 premium) > are > FAG. Take that for what it's worth: it may be an endorsement of FAG or > a convenience thing. > > -- > Adam Lazur > > > ************************************************* > 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] Front Hub Removal - Which Hub To Buy Koyo or FAG - Same Price? - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:03:14 -0400 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front Hub Removal - Which Hub To Buy Koyo or FAG - Same Price? Chester wrote: they were FAG units..... ___________________________ That's not a very nice thing to say! Ahmad
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions - from Mark D
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Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:58:42 -0400 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions Not baggage. So much as in all reality I really can't afford an M3 and I try to keep that quiet :-P But I had to speak up to make sure I didn't blow up my engine. Ok fine, maybe there's some Mark baggage, but it's all great fun. :) I'm just the idiot who asks all the questions everyone else is too afraid to ask but nonetheless might still be curious about :-P My favorite being what kind of strange noises does a newly rebuilt engine make on the first start. It's a good question I think :-P Thanks, Mark Chester Wong wrote: > Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:07:07 -0700 (PDT) > From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions > > I dunno....after reading of Mark's head gasket adventure, I think he has some > Mark baggage.... =) > > Chester > > --- Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> wrote: > >> On Wed, October 10, 2007 2:09 pm, Mark D wrote: >> >>> I can help in Southeastern PA, but I'm less enterprising. I'll do it >>> for beer ;) I can't say I'm an expert as I've only done one. But hey, >>> that's better than none :-P >>> >> And on the plus side, you don't carry all that "Chester" baggage :-) >> >> Does make for a significantly more boring repair procedure, though :-) >>
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#6. Thunderhill Track Event 10/20-10/21 - from rogerbkr@netscape.net
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Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:59:49 -0700 From: rogerbkr@netscape.net Subject: Thunderhill Track Event 10/20-10/21 If anyone is interested, an open track group I run with still has openings in an event at Thunderhill (Northern Cal) later this month. It's the NorCal Shelby Club & they're a good group of car nuts to have fun with. Sure there will be lots of Fords & Cobras, but also many other makes usually show up like Corvette, Porsche, BMW, Mini, Lotus, Miata etc. They run a safe event with a fair amount of on track time. Even had a real McLaren F1 show up at one of their events at Laguna Seca! Check out the link below for more info: http://www.norcal-saac.org/news/0710th.htm Unfortunately I won't be driving my E36 as it needs a head gasketectomy, but I'll be in my Mini Cooper S if anyone goes & wants to say hi. -- Roger.
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Vanos Questions - from Matt Bader
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Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 06:55:44 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Vanos Questions I've asked some pretty stupid questions myself. But, hey, that's how you learn. I am sure I've given more than a few people a few laughs, but I'm having fun, too! Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Delaware -----Original Message----- From: Mark D [mailto:mdlkml@atari-source.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 10:09 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:58:42 -0400 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions Not baggage. So much as in all reality I really can't afford an M3 and I try to keep that quiet :-P But I had to speak up to make sure I didn't blow up my engine. Ok fine, maybe there's some Mark baggage, but it's all great fun. :) I'm just the idiot who asks all the questions everyone else is too afraid to ask but nonetheless might still be curious about :-P My favorite being what kind of strange noises does a newly rebuilt engine make on the first start. It's a good question I think :-P Thanks, Mark Chester Wong wrote: > Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:07:07 -0700 (PDT) > From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions > > I dunno....after reading of Mark's head gasket adventure, I think he has some > Mark baggage.... =) > > Chester > > --- Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> wrote: > >> On Wed, October 10, 2007 2:09 pm, Mark D wrote: >> >>> I can help in Southeastern PA, but I'm less enterprising. I'll do it >>> for beer ;) I can't say I'm an expert as I've only done one. But hey, >>> that's better than none :-P >>> >> And on the plus side, you don't carry all that "Chester" baggage :-) >> >> Does make for a significantly more boring repair procedure, though :-) >> ************************************************* 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] Vanos Questions - from mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:07:59 -0400 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions Hi Mark, This is just a great list with great people.? I never feel crazy asking weird questions and usually the question is not so strange after all.? I just hope to give back as much as I receive.? We are part of a family that loves our e36M3's and wants them to run at peak performance.? Nothing wrong with that.? We all learn from each other. Time for a group hug?? I'm getting teary eyed ;-)) cheers, BTW: When are doing the rear subframe bushings at Paul's house?? I've heard that's a really fun job! Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005/2006 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by WCC & Rogue Engineering -----Original Message----- From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:09 pm Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:58:42 -0400? From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com>? Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions? ? Not baggage.? ? So much as in all reality I really can't afford an M3 and I try to keep that quiet :-P But I had to speak up to make sure I didn't blow up my engine. Ok fine, maybe there's some Mark baggage, but it's all great fun. :) I'm just the idiot who asks all the questions everyone else is too afraid to ask but nonetheless might still be curious about :-P My favorite being what kind of strange noises does a newly rebuilt engine make on the first start. It's a good question I think :-P? ? Thanks,? Mark? ? Chester Wong wrote:? > Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:07:07 -0700 (PDT)? > From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com>? > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions? >? > I dunno....after reading of Mark's head gasket adventure, I think he has some? > Mark baggage.... =)? >? > Chester? >? > --- Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> wrote:? > >> On Wed, October 10, 2007 2:09 pm, Mark D wrote:? >> >>> I can help in Southeastern PA, but I'm less enterprising. I'll do it? >>> for beer ;) I can't say I'm an expert as I've only done one. But hey,? >>> that's better than none :-P? >>> >> And on the plus side, you don't carry all that "Chester" baggage :-)? >>? >> Does make for a significantly more boring repair procedure, though :-)? >>?? ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions - from Mark D
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Date: Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:48:30 -0400 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions Bob, Our offer on a house practically down the street from Paul's was accepted a couple days ago. Closing is Nov 30th. That's not interesting, what is interesting is that it has an oversized 2 car garage with workbenches on either side and a large work area in the rear :-P I don't know about you guys but I'm trying to hold off everything until it goes below 40 degrees and I refuse to drive the car anymore due to the summer tires. I'll switch to the winter beater and the M3 work can get started. I've been toying with the idea of a full rebuild this winter with new bearings and rings. I want to do it, but I'm not ready to boost it (financially and otherwise) and if I install low compression pistons I'm not sure I'd be able to make it work with stock engine management. I still have lots more research to do on the subject. I don't know what I am going to use for engine management but I like the idea behind MegaSquirt. For the turbo I'd also need high flow injectors, new clutch, new fuel pump, engine management, etc. Money pit :-P But GOD it'd be worth it. I might be able to just get by using high quality internals + a low boost application. I can't believe after the head gasket I'm signing up to disassemble my motor again already :-P I guess it's a bug like motorcycles. When I do the rear subframes this year, I'm going to do it right and replace all the ball joints as well as front and rear shocks/springs and front strut mounts as well. Thanks, Mark mdriver13@aol.com wrote: > Hi Mark, > > This is just a great list with great people. I never feel crazy > asking weird questions and usually the question is not so strange > after all. I just hope to give back as much as I receive. We are > part of a family that loves our e36M3's and wants them to run at peak > performance. Nothing wrong with that. We all learn from each other. > > Time for a group hug? I'm getting teary eyed ;-)) > > cheers, > > BTW: When are doing the rear subframe bushings at Paul's house? I've > heard that's a really fun job! > > Bob Gill > 97 ///M3 coupe > Philly Region SCCA > 2005/2006 Philly Region BSP Champion > Sponsored by WCC & Rogue Engineering > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Sent: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:09 pm > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions > > Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:58:42 -0400 > From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com <mailto:mdlkml@atari-source.com>> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions > > Not baggage. > > So much as in all reality I really can't afford an M3 and I try to > keep that quiet :-P But I had to speak up to make sure I didn't blow > up my engine. Ok fine, maybe there's some Mark baggage, but it's all > great fun. :) I'm just the idiot who asks all the questions everyone > else is too afraid to ask but nonetheless might still be curious about > :-P My favorite being what kind of strange noises does a newly rebuilt > engine make on the first start. It's a good question I think :-P > > Thanks, > Mark > > Chester Wong wrote: > > Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:07:07 -0700 (PDT) > > From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com > <mailto:chester_p_wong@yahoo.com>> > > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Vanos Questions > > > > I dunno....after reading of Mark's head gasket adventure, I think he > has some > > Mark baggage.... =) > > > > Chester > > > > --- Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com <mailto:jim@jimbassett.com>> wrote: > > >> On Wed, October 10, 2007 2:09 pm, Mark D wrote: > >> >>> I can help in Southeastern PA, but I'm less enterprising. I'll > do it > >>> for beer ;) I can't say I'm an expert as I've only done one. But hey, > >>> that's better than none :-P > >>> >> And on the plus side, you don't carry all that "Chester" > baggage :-) > >> > >> Does make for a significantly more boring repair procedure, though :-) > >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail > <http://o.aolcdn.com/cdn.webmail.aol.com/mailtour/aol/en-us/index.htm?ncid=AOLAOF00020000000970>!
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#10. Dr. Vanos Group Buy - from Matt Weimer
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Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:00:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Weimer <mjweimer@yahoo.com> Subject: Dr. Vanos Group Buy Group, The Dr. Vanos Group buy has been closed. Thanks to all for participating. Matt Weimer Hoosier Chapter '95 M3 '01 325iT ____________________________________________________________________________________ Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it on us. http://surveylink.yahoo.com/gmrs/yahoo_panel_invite.asp?a=7