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#1. Another GC Suspension Question - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:10:19 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Another GC Suspension Question Kevin, Hello. The koni's definately need external bumpstops, but the Bilsteins have internal bumpstops. Call GC, and they will sell you a set of their bumpstops. Does the car have the upper spring pads? The GC kit should have come with replacement plastic upper pads. I also run a 2.5" rear 550 spring on my e36 M3 Sedan, and no issues. Regards Mo -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:31:31 -0800 (PST) From: kjk <quierom5@yahoo.com> Subject: Another GC Suspension Question I determined my GC swaybar had the wrong size frame bushings which is causing the rattle. Doh. Ordered new ones form an Energy dealer. As I will be changing spring rates, I took a look at the rear to see what was going on back there. Mainly I wanted to know if I could go from the current 2.25" spring to a 2.5". Seems like I can without a problem. However, it appears the current spring has come out of its seat at times and totally thrashed the GC threaded sleeve. Also, one of the seats seems to be missing its set screw. I guess that is not crucial but nothing ever shocks me on this car anymore. The PO's standards were pretty low it seems. I think the rear equipment may work but I may want to replace it so I have no issues with stripped threads, etc. How can I prevent that from happening again? The car had 7", 450lb springs in the rear with evidence the coils were binding. I am going to a 6", 550lb, 2.5". Do they all come out of their seat on a sudden elevation change or is there a fix. Lastly, no bumpstops on the car. Do I need to run them and if so which ones? Yes, I should have bought a stocker and done it myself. Live and learn. Kevin
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#2. Weight of E36 M3 Longblock - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:26:07 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Weight of E36 M3 Longblock Does anyone know the weight of an M3 longblock offhand, that is assembled short block with head and cams. Thanks! Regards, Stan Shaw <mailto:Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator <http://www.excell.net/> http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President <http://www.928oc.org/> http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member <http://www.928racing.net/> http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams
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#3. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Weight of E36 M3 Longblock - from Marco Romani
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:42:06 -0800 From: "Marco Romani" <marco@corsa-na.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Weight of E36 M3 Longblock I know the empty iron block itself is ~100lbs. If you can wait a few weeks I'll have my motor out of the racecar and I'll throw it on a scale if no one else knows. From somewhere in the deep dark recesses of my mind I think the head is ~50-75 lbs. So my SWAG for the block, pan, pumps, head w/ cams is 269lbs. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Stan Shaw [mailto:Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net] Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 6:30 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] [E36M3] Weight of E36 M3 Longblock Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:26:07 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: Weight of E36 M3 Longblock Does anyone know the weight of an M3 longblock offhand, that is assembled short block with head and cams. Thanks! Regards, Stan Shaw <mailto:Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator <http://www.excell.net/> http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President <http://www.928oc.org/> http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member <http://www.928racing.net/> http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams ************************************************* 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: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.6/1280 - Release Date: 2/15/2008 9:00 AM
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#4. RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Weight of E36 M3 Longblock - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:46:45 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: RE: [e36m3] [E36M3] Weight of E36 M3 Longblock Thanks Marco, but I hope to ship it before then. I should be able to weigh mine in the next few days as well. Regards, Stan Shaw Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams
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#5. Re: [E36M3] 96 M3 front end parts value? - from R. Bruce Shafer
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Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:23:12 -0500 From: "R. Bruce Shafer" <mzealot@bellsouth.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 96 M3 front end parts value? Do you have an M3 shift linkage? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 5:49 PM Subject: [E36M3] 96 M3 front end parts value? > Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:44:30 -0500 > From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> > Subject: 96 M3 front end parts value? > > I have parts from a damaged high mileage M3 that may be headed for the > recycling yard. Please let me know if you want or if you think they have > value. > > > > Front Strut assemblies (right/passenger housing bent) > > Under motor cross member, appears straight > > Brake calipers appear undamaged > > Sway bar > > Transmission mount > > > > Regards, > Stan Shaw <mailto:Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> > Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net > Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 > Excell.Net Owner/Operator <http://www.excell.net/> > http://www.Excell.Net/ > 928 Owners Club President <http://www.928oc.org/> > http://www.928OC.org/ > 928Racing.net Team Member <http://www.928racing.net/> > http://www.928Racing.net/ > > "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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. Does Anyone Know This Car? - from Rush
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Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:47:11 -0500 From: Rush <jdrush@enter.net> Subject: Does Anyone Know This Car? Has it been whooped on? <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250216253755> Jon
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#7. Want to buy Front subframe - from Tim Williams
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Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:40:39 -0500 From: "Tim Williams" <willtj@bellsouth.net> Subject: Want to buy Front subframe Let me know off line if you have one, or have a suggestion for a source. I know of msbmw and bav recyclers. Others? Mine is broken.
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Does Anyone Know This Car? - from Matt Bader
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Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 07:35:25 -0500 From: Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Does Anyone Know This Car? The supercharger looks like the one from VF engineering. Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Delaware Rush wrote: > Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 23:47:11 -0500 > From: Rush <jdrush@enter.net> > Subject: Does Anyone Know This Car? > > Has it been whooped on? > <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250216253755> > > > Jon > > > ************************************************* > 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. Motor mount replacement & new seats - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 12:42:35 EST From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Motor mount replacement & new seats I've tackled quite a few projects over the last few weeks: Installed new stage 2 vanos Put in new gauge tripod and JTD oil dist block Put in a new Pioneer head unit and new Infinity speakers Ordered new Corbeau reclining front seats (should arrive next Wed)http://www.corbeau.com/products/cr1/cr1.shtml# Anyone have a good write up on replacing the motor mounts? It looks pretty straight forward but... I'll take a pic of the new seats and give feedback once I've tried them out. Both seats, sliders, and shipping was almost $1k. Shel 1995 M3 2005 330CI **************Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp00300000002598)
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Want to buy Front subframe - from Tim Williams
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Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 22:28:39 -0500 From: "Tim Williams" <willtj@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Want to buy Front subframe Found one, thanks for the offers. -----Original Message----- From: Tim Williams [mailto:willtj@bellsouth.net] Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 12:50 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Want to buy Front subframe Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:40:39 -0500 From: "Tim Williams" <willtj@bellsouth.net> Subject: Want to buy Front subframe Let me know off line if you have one, or have a suggestion for a source. I know of msbmw and bav recyclers. Others? Mine is broken. ************************************************* 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 *************************************************