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#1. RE: [E36M3] where to tires rub first? - from Alex Demsky
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 18:48:16 -0400 From: Alex Demsky <hyper_m3@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] where to tires rub first? I just went through this when I put on aftermarket wheels/tires on my 335. First up, not all tires are created equal. Some tires in 245 rear are wider and narrower than others. Just the nature of the beast. Best way to find out where rubbing is occuring Ive found is to put painters tape or thick masking tape on the inside of the wheel well. Start the strip on the front of the fender though where it might hit and go all the way around till you get to where it meets the bumper. Keep some of the tape on the inner edge of the metal fender too in case you need to roll that.Alex "HyperM3" Demsky 07 BMW 335i ~ [url]http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Hyper335.html[/url]97 BMW S/C M3 ~ [url]http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Bimmer.html[/url]07 Ducati 695 ~ [url]http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Ducati695.html[/url]> Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 17:14:36 -0500> From: dave@sasdatalink.com> To: e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: [E36M3] where to tires rub first?> > Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 15:13:21 -0700> From: David Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com>> Subject: where to tires rub first?> > > My new Direzza's seem to be rubbing something on the passenger side of the car > with a bit of suspension compression. I cant see where they would be rubbing > and they have not rubbed enough to leave any marks yet. What are the first > contact points that tires typically start rubbing? It sure sounds like > something rubbing a wheel well liner, but I dont see how that can be the > case. I think the noise is coming from the rear, but I am not 100% certain at > this point...kinda hard to tell.> > Oh, this is a '95 coupe with staggered countours with 225/45's up front and > 245/40's in the rear. The last tires I ran were also Dunlops in the same > sizes, no issues with those.> > Dave>
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#2. Re: [E36M3] where to tires rub first? - from David Thomas
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 16:13:25 -0700 From: David Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] where to tires rub first? On Thursday 01 November 2007 3:48:16 pm Alex Demsky wrote: > Best way to find out where rubbing is occuring Ive found is to put painters > tape or thick masking tape on the inside of the wheel well I ran some blue painters tape around the rear pass side wheel well and sure enough, I am getting a little contact at around 10-11 o'clock if you are looking at the well from the side. Now where is that broom handle.... Thanks, Dave
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Any way to recover Freon w/o going to a shop? - from Kirk Lachman
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 16:36:27 -0700 (GMT-07:00) From: Kirk Lachman <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Any way to recover Freon w/o going to a shop? Shel wrote: >I'd take it to the garage to have them recover properly. I >can't imagine that either R12 or 134A would be great to >handle or would be good for you...? Shel, want to help me carry it to a shop? Remember, everything back of the trans is off the car and the motor is being pulled. Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 (disassembled)
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Headliner - Leave it to the Pros - Sunroof? - from Bill Sharp
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 14:17:35 -0500 From: Bill Sharp <e36@cueframe.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Headliner - Leave it to the Pros - Sunroof? Because of the suggestions and experience I received yesterday here, I stopped by the shop, recommended by several folks locally today. Even tho our situation is a '97 e38, 740iL, larger and more intricate than our M3's headliner, I got a firm $150 quote, with them doing all the work! I'm taking it in tomorrow AM and will let you know what I think of the results. It's quite a reduction from the $900 (list) for a new headliner, before, labor quoted by our dealer. Thanks to all of you who shared your experience. Best, Bill Ft. Worth On Nov 1, 2007, at 12:34 PM, Jonathan Evans wrote: > Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 13:33:14 -0400 > From: Jonathan Evans <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> > Subject: Headliner - Leave it to the Pros - Sunroof? > > So my local auto upholstery shop quoted $150 to $175 if I bring in > the board. Sounds like a high aggravation to dollar ratio, so I'll > let the pros do their stuff. > > I mentioned my DIY project coming up of R&R of the sunroof and he > balked that a first timer could do one in a 3 series without > damaging something. > > I've heard adjustment is tricky but the Bentley has good instructions. > > Has anyone actually replaced the entire sunroof mechanism soup to > nuts? Difficulty factor from 1 to 10? > Jonathan-95 > > ************************************************* > 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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#5. Re: [E36M3] Jack and Stands - from Jay Hudson
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 16:50:29 -0700 From: "Jay Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Jack and Stands Even the decent Harbor Freight jacks are around $130 when on sale. I have 2 and have been happy but I wouldn't call them "high quality". Jay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark D" <mdlkml@atari-source.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 2:24 PM Subject: [E36M3] Jack and Stands > Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:14:15 -0400 > From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > Subject: Jack and Stands > > Hello guys, > > Since I'm going to be doing some major rear end work and would like to > have the car resting on 4 jack stands securely, I'm looking for a high > quality floor jack for near $100 and stands that cost around $30 a pair. > Is this simply not possible? I was reading the reviews on some of the > craftsman jack and they're terrible. It's just that my pep boys special > is starting to drop the car slowly after years of use and one of my pep > boys special stands is slightly bent (that's the really scary part) > > Of course it's quite helpful if it fits under an M3 to the central jack > points :) > > Thanks, > Mark > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#6. Re: [E36M3] Jack and Stands - from Chris Teague
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 16:58:49 -0700 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Jack and Stands Mark, For jackstand, I use these: http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=10147 They are very sturdy, and also have flat feet so they don't scratch the epoxy covering on my floor. For the jack, it's a Costco unit. Chris ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:14:15 -0400 > From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> > Subject: Jack and Stands > > Hello guys, > > Since I'm going to be doing some major rear end work and would like to > have the car resting on 4 jack stands securely, I'm looking for a high > quality floor jack for near $100 and stands that cost around $30 a pair. > Is this simply not possible? I was reading the reviews on some of the > craftsman jack and they're terrible. It's just that my pep boys special > is starting to drop the car slowly after years of use and one of my pep > boys special stands is slightly bent (that's the really scary part) >
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Any way to recover Freon w/o going to a shop? - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 17:20:42 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Any way to recover Freon w/o going to a shop? R134a does not deplete ozone, it may have global warming effects. It's not much different than "freeze spray". It is heavier than air so you don't want to get it in your lungs. Kent On Nov 1, 2007, at 4:44 PM, Kirk Lachman wrote: > Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 16:36:27 -0700 (GMT-07:00) > From: Kirk Lachman <admranger@earthlink.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Any way to recover Freon w/o going to a shop? > > Shel wrote: > >> I'd take it to the garage to have them recover properly. I >can't >> imagine that either R12 or 134A would be great to >handle or would >> be good for you...? > > Shel, want to help me carry it to a shop? Remember, everything > back of the trans is off the car and the motor is being pulled. > > Cheers, > > Kirk Lachman > Sin City Chapter > '95 M3 (disassembled) > > > ************************************************* > 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] Any way to recover Freon w/o going to a shop? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 17:28:21 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Any way to recover Freon w/o going to a shop? --- "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> wrote: > It is heavier than air so you don't want to get it in your lungs. Because.... ??? You could just stand on your head, no? :o) Chester
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Any way to recover Freon w/o going to a shop? - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:09:39 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Any way to recover Freon w/o going to a shop? Chester is always the pragmatist... I used to be a gymnast if it helps. shel ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Any way to recover Freon w/o going to a shop? - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 21:08:09 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Any way to recover Freon w/o going to a shop? Well i guess that presents a challenge... ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com