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#1. FS: 3:46 LSD for E36 (type 188 case) - from Jonathan Vitolo
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:00:48 -0800 (PST) From: Jonathan Vitolo <jvitolo27@yahoo.com> Subject: FS: 3:46 LSD for E36 (type 188 case) Built by Bavarian Specialties. Only about 1200 miles on it. Has fresh BMW diff fluid as of 100 mi ago. 40% lockup, uses 6 bolt flange. $1500 shipped to lower 48 states. No core swap necessary Just picked up a 3:64 for my Euro/6spd hence selling this. Didn't have time to pull it yet so I just threw the car up on the lift to get a pic.... as you can see it is like new. http://www.indexofimages.com/uploads/08a7bd0142.jpg ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
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#2. Tire pressure advice - from Russel DeArman
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:46:08 -0800 (PST) From: Russel DeArman <russde_93@yahoo.com> Subject: Tire pressure advice Hello everyone, I'm looking for some advice on beginning tire pressures for auto-x. Details: Stock '93 M3 sedan; staggered, stock DS2's with 225/45/17 Hankook RS-2's in the front and 245/40/17 Dunlop Sport FM-901's in the rear; recently refreshed stock suspension; H&R front sway bar set to stiff; no other mods. I'll be running in BS ST (my SCCA chapter has stock, street tire category). I've been auto-xing for about four years, but my total events are less than 10; so while I don't feel right competing in the novice class, I still am. I've got an event this weekend (Espanola, NM for any of you folks close) and just want to have a starting point for tire pressures. Thanks, Russ --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now.
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#3. Engine Oil - Mobil 1 and the 'new' 15W-50 - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:16:04 -0500 From: Jonathan Evans <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: Engine Oil - Mobil 1 and the 'new' 15W-50 I'm also looking for a new summer temp oil. I've been putting 10W30 Mobil 1 in my M3 for 100k miles, and it's only started to lose half a quart every 5k miles now with 145k miles on the odometer. That being said, I think the summertime temps in Raleigh, NC have always been too high for 10W30. Is the 'new' 15W-50 an option? From their FAQ: Why are you reintroducing Mobil 1 15W-50? Have there been any changes to the formulation, or is it identical to the previous product? Mobil 1 15W-50 is being reintroduced based on popular demand. Mobil 1 15W-50 provides higher viscosity, designed to provide extra protection for performance vehicles and vehicles that operate in severe service, such as towing, hauling and racing. Additionally, Mobil 1 15W-50 contains higher levels of anti-wear (ZDDP or Zinc DialkylDithioPhosphate) that may be required for certain racing applications and camshaft designs. This is a new Mobil 1 15W-50 formulation and is not the same as the product that was marketed a few years ago. Back to top http://www.mobiloil.com/USA-English/MotorOil/Oils/Oils_FAQs.aspx#Mobil_1_FAQs3Jonathan Evans Raleigh-95
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Tire pressure advice - from David Ngo
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:28:09 -0800 (PST) From: David Ngo <rudngo@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tire pressure advice IMHO a stagger 4PSI front to rear with stock tire sizes helps to dial out a bit of understeer. You might like something like 42F, 38R. Dave ----- Original Message ---- From: Russel DeArman <russde_93@yahoo.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 3:54:39 PM Subject: [E36M3] Tire pressure advice Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:46:08 -0800 (PST) From: Russel DeArman <russde_93@yahoo.com> Subject: Tire pressure advice Hello everyone, I'm looking for some advice on beginning tire pressures for auto-x. Details: Stock '93 M3 sedan; staggered, stock DS2's with 225/45/17 Hankook RS-2's in the front and 245/40/17 Dunlop Sport FM-901's in the rear; recently refreshed stock suspension; H&R front sway bar set to stiff; no other mods. I'll be running in BS ST (my SCCA chapter has stock, street tire category). I've been auto-xing for about four years, but my total events are less than 10; so while I don't feel right competing in the novice class, I still am. I've got an event this weekend (Espanola, NM for any of you folks close) and just want to have a starting point for tire pressures. Thanks, Russ --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ************************************************* 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] Tire pressure advice - from Russel DeArman
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:32:56 -0800 (PST) From: Russel DeArman <russde_93@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tire pressure advice Thanks Lee (David too). Yes it's a '98 (I bought it about three months ago and sold my '93 325, guess I'm still used to typing the 3). Lee Piccione <lepiccione@yahoo.com> wrote: My credentials: SCCA autoxer for 18+ years, 2005 BSP Pro Solo National Champion in '95 M3, SoloII National Championship 2nd place in '05, SCCA National Course Evaluation Committee...blah, blah, enouogh of that.. '93??? Do you mean '95? ...ah, it's a 4-dr, must be a '98...+5 on the tires should ok. Different tires F/R will be interesting as far as feedback, but they should not roll over on the sidewalls... good luck! --- Russel DeArman wrote: > Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:46:08 -0800 (PST) > From: Russel DeArman > Subject: Tire pressure advice > > Hello everyone, > I'm looking for some advice on beginning tire > pressures for auto-x. > Details: Stock '93 M3 sedan; staggered, stock DS2's > with 225/45/17 Hankook RS-2's in the front and > 245/40/17 Dunlop Sport FM-901's in the rear; > recently refreshed stock suspension; H&R front sway > bar set to stiff; no other mods. I'll be running in > BS ST (my SCCA chapter has stock, street tire > category). > I've been auto-xing for about four years, but my > total events are less than 10; so while I don't feel > right competing in the novice class, I still am. > I've got an event this weekend (Espanola, NM for any > of you folks close) and just want to have a starting > point for tire pressures. > Thanks, > Russ > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with > Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search.
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#6. Re: Differential oil - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:40:31 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Differential oil on 2/24/08 5:54 PM, Shelhart2@aol.com wrote: > I've got some Mobil 1 75W - 90 in the garage. Is this ok for the final > drive / differential? on 2/24/08 5:54 PM, Shelhart2@aol.com wrote: > It's the proper weight. As long as it has the special stuff for the LSD it > should be fine. Yeah well, define proper weight! <g> BMW used to specify and supply 75W-90, but now they say 75W-140 with retroactive effect. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Differential oil - from Jay Hudson
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:59:50 -0800 From: "Jay Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Differential oil Who knows? I've been runing Redline 75W-90 in my M3 for years. Used to be DD & track. Now race/track only. It contains the friction modifiers for LSD. Works for me. Jay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Neil Maller" <neil.maller@gte.net> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 1:44 PM Subject: [E36M3] Re: Differential oil > Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:40:31 -0500 > From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> > Subject: Re: Differential oil > > on 2/24/08 5:54 PM, Shelhart2@aol.com wrote: >> I've got some Mobil 1 75W - 90 in the garage. Is this ok for the final >> drive / differential? > > on 2/24/08 5:54 PM, Shelhart2@aol.com wrote: >> It's the proper weight. As long as it has the special stuff for the LSD >> it >> should be fine. > > Yeah well, define proper weight! <g> > > BMW used to specify and supply 75W-90, but now they say 75W-140 with > retroactive effect. > > Neil > Fort Wayne, IN > 96 M3 - Bastard child > 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic > 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD
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#8. Re: Summer Track Oil - from Shane Kleinpeter
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:07:52 -0800 (PST) From: Shane Kleinpeter <sak335@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Summer Track Oil That's an interesting link... I don't understand why they call "the Green Oil"; is that because it's colored green? If they are implying some sort of environmentally sustainable product, they are running counter to everything I know. The reason you see most oil manaufacturers taking the zinc out of their products is because zinc is on the list of elements that the greenies don't like. When you look at the new breed of cleaning products out there, they have taken the zinc out of them, which for certain applications (floor sealer, for instance) has drastically reduced their effectiveness. Given that this Brad Penn oil is boasting high levels of zinc, I would think that it must perform well, but would not be considered "green." Shane K. racer working on a "green" building... Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:04:11 -0800 (PST) From: kjk <quierom5@yahoo.com> Subject: Summer Track Oil Bob Gill wrote: "Don't even get me started on motor oils. I've been tracking the labeling on several products recently, and it appears that several are reducing the zinc and phosphorus that make up the anti-wear additive ZDDP which is key to internal lubrication. Mobil 1 15W50 still uses the 'right' amount of zinc. The newer SM and CJ-4 oils are not good. API SG-SJ is good as well as the European ACEA A3/B3 class." Check out Brad Penn's website. The presence of zinc in their oil is one reason it is recommended by many. it is the same Pennsylvania crude They bought Kendall's refinery so it is the same base as Kendall GT. http://www.bradpennracing.com/history.html Kevin ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
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#9. Battery Replacement - from Phil
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:10:50 -0800 From: Phil <estorilphil@gmail.com> Subject: Battery Replacement Hey as far as battery replacement go, is it still Interstate MTP91? That seems to be the consensus according to my digest search results. This is for a 1999 M3 that has had the same battery (yes it's THAT old) since its purcahse in 1999. I'm thinking, I've probably gotten enough mileage from it and this should be the year that I finally replace it. Even tho I don't drive it daily I wouldn't want to be stranded, you know? :-) Let me know if you've replaced your battery recently. Thanx... Phil '99 M3/2 '07 Civic Hybrid '96 Suburban
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#10. Re: E36M3] Differential oil - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:15:02 -0500 From: "Rich Dorffer" <E36M3Digest@gmail.com> Subject: Re: E36M3] Differential oil > > From: "Paul L Fisher" <bmw@paul-fisher.com> > Subject: RE: [e36m3] Re: [E36M3] Differential oil > > IIRC, the only thing the limited slip additive does is quiets the diff > down. > I do not believe harm is done if you run non LSD oil in a LSD. Note to self, don't buy a LSD maintained by Paul. FYI - using oil designed for open differentials will cause a LSD to wear out prematurely. Regards, Rich
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Re: Summer Track Oil - from Gus Iverson
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:22:36 -0800 From: "Gus Iverson" <gus.iverson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Summer Track Oil I just spoke with an Amsoil rep and their info is that the 20w50 oil is ok for cold starts down to about -18*F. I'm going to try some this summer and see what happens with the lifter chatter.
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#12. Re: [E36M3] Differential oil - from mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:23:18 -0500 From: mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Differential oil You're good to go with this.? I've used it in the diffy since I replaced the original stuff 9 years ago!? Works great, IMHO.? cheers, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005/2006 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by WCC & Rogue Engineering -----Original Message----- From: Shelhart2@aol.com To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 5:44 pm Subject: Re: [E36M3] Differential oil Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:37:18 EST From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Differential oil This Mobil 1 gear oil is 75-90 and says it is for conventioanl and Limited slip applications. I'm going to go with it. Shel **************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) ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com