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#1. Re: [E36M3] got some new tarhs - from Doug Wirth
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:36:53 -0700 (PDT) From: Doug Wirth <doug_wirth@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] got some new tarhs I got a free set of these at Ofest. They are great tires, I took the top spot in the auto-x with them and they are street tires. Doug ----- Original Message ---- From: David Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 4:34:19 PM Subject: [E36M3] got some new tarhs Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:34:00 -0700 From: David Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: got some new tarhs Just went and picked up my wheels...had some Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1's mounted on 'em. I needed tires in a bad way and only had about $600 to spend so I decided to try these out. They were $580 shipped from Tire Rack. They guys that mounted them said they needed to put them out in the sun for a bit to mount them easier, they also said they balanced beautifully, which is always nice. Anyone run these yet? I just put them on the car so I have no feedback yet, but they sure look the business ;-) Dave ************************************************* 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] RE: exaust replacement - from Richard Harden
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:45:33 -0400 From: "Richard Harden" <roguem3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: exaust replacement So your M3 is the same as a civic as they both have 2 doors? Not to be an ass, but appearance alone is not what you want to base product selection on (I know I wouldnt dream of it). On 10/31/07, Burgess, Kim L <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> wrote: > > Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:33:29 -0700 > From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> > Subject: RE: exaust replacement > > My suspicion is that these are same as the early Rouge or UUC units
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#3. RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan - from Marco Romani
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:05:22 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <marco@corsa-na.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan I think it's better if you weld it, however I was able to bolt mine in. But then ended up welding it when I had the motor apart for another reason. You have to have someone do it that is able to weld aluminum, not every hack welder can. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Paul Andrews [mailto:emosound@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 3:14 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:08:05 -0400 From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan Does the VAC oil pan baffle that BimmerWorld sells have to be welded in? If so, how tricky is that? Paul Andrews 98 M3/4 # 42 STU ************************************************* All of Neil's recommendations are good ones. But, don't foget to get the new (used) oil pan baffled too! Unless you absolutely will never ever autox or track the car. If you do, now's the time to do it. List supporters Bimmerworld or TMS can get you everything you need to get this job done. HTH, Chris G. Dinan S2 ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.12/1098 - Release Date: 10/29/2007 9:28 AM
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#4. Steering wheel, and exhaust - from Richard Sperry
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 19:41:02 -0400 From: "Richard Sperry" <richardsperry@comcast.net> Subject: Steering wheel, and exhaust Steering wheel: I know of a guy that will remove the leather, and replace it with Alcantara complete with the TRI color motorsport stitching. I'm about to send him one I got on Fleebay. $50... nicce. The squeek is from the steering shaft like everyone has said, lube it. Exhaust: Replace and not loud, SuperSprint. A bit cheaper is the AA gen3. Both very nice.
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Headliner Advice - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:41:34 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headliner Advice I took it out myself and took it to a local upholstery shop. I dug out the bill and it was $125. I reinstalled it myself. It has held up very well. I have no idea what they'd charge to remove and re install. Likely be in the $400 to $450 range. Shel ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
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#6. Re: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan - from Karl Rentler
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:50:54 -0400 From: "Karl Rentler" <csws.69@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan Thanks everyone for your input. I finally got under the car. The debris caught the front sub-frame, oil pan, and cross brace. There are likely to be a few upgrades that occur. Oil pan baffle and X brace. Thanks Neil for reminding me about the oil pump bolt. I probably wont change the motor mounts as they are only 2 years and 20k miles old same for the trans. mounts. It is also an advantageous time to change the trans fluid and diff. fluid. Karl
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Holey oilpan - from Mark D
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:54:13 -0400 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Holey oilpan Jeff Conner wrote: > Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:55:11 -0700 (PDT) > From: Jeff Conner <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Holey oilpan > > I know BMW has a tool that fits nicely in the chassis and holds the engine up when you need to support it from the top. I don't recall seeing the link, but I found something that looks about right... > http://www.thepartsbin.com/cartools/addition.php?ref=BAM-3147∂=p-BAM-10-222A > > Perhaps another item Mr Duckworth would consider adding to his rental stable? :-) > > -jeff Jeff, Tools came today but I missed the mailman. Patrick and Paul take note :) I am considering the $75 harbor freight engine support as well as a cherry picker, so I might just go for the cherry picker. I am seriously considering a hydraulic lift. It's only a couple thousand and would give me the confidence to attend to nearly any job. I saw my jack ever so slowly leaking down today and realized that it's safe life has long past. It's put forth some good years considering it's a $25 pepboys special. Thanks, Mark
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#8. RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan - from Paul Andrews
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:19:37 -0400 From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan Thanks all, sounds like I need to find a good local welder. -Paul <------planning my winter mods -----Original Message----- From: Marco Romani [mailto:marco@corsa-na.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 7:05 PM To: 'Paul Andrews'; 'E36M3' Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan I think it's better if you weld it, however I was able to bolt mine in. But then ended up welding it when I had the motor apart for another reason. You have to have someone do it that is able to weld aluminum, not every hack welder can. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Paul Andrews [mailto:emosound@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2007 3:14 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:08:05 -0400 From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Holey oilpan Does the VAC oil pan baffle that BimmerWorld sells have to be welded in? If so, how tricky is that? Paul Andrews 98 M3/4 # 42 STU
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Holey oilpan - from Paul Andrews
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:20:59 -0400 From: "Paul Andrews" <emosound@verizon.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Holey oilpan Sweet!! Are you getting a TIG welder, too? :-P -Paul Jeff, Tools came today but I missed the mailman. Patrick and Paul take note :) I am considering the $75 harbor freight engine support as well as a cherry picker, so I might just go for the cherry picker. I am seriously considering a hydraulic lift. It's only a couple thousand and would give me the confidence to attend to nearly any job. I saw my jack ever so slowly leaking down today and realized that it's safe life has long past. It's put forth some good years considering it's a $25 pepboys special. Thanks, Mark
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#10. carfax needed - from Ed MacVaugh
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:37:32 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <macvaugh@comcast.net> Subject: carfax needed wbsdc9302j2875331 TIA, Ed
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Holey oilpan - from Mark D
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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:35:55 -0400 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Holey oilpan LOL, You really want that oil pan baffle eh? You know, we live close to VAC. Why not have them install it? Thanks, Mark Paul Andrews wrote: > Sweet!! > Are you getting a TIG welder, too? :-P > > > -Paul > > > Jeff, > > Tools came today but I missed the mailman. Patrick and Paul take note > :) I am considering the $75 harbor freight engine support as well as a > cherry picker, so I might just go for the cherry picker. I am seriously > considering a hydraulic lift. It's only a couple thousand and would > give me the confidence to attend to nearly any job. I saw my jack ever > so slowly leaking down today and realized that it's safe life has long > past. It's put forth some good years considering it's a $25 pepboys > special. > > > Thanks, > Mark > > >