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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid - from Dave Thomas
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:14:46 -0700 From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid On Thu, 2008-03-27 at 13:12 -0500, Alex Demsky wrote: > Well, I'm finally putting in a new clutch. Its been about 10 yrs since > I > changed the fluid so I tried doing research. On the Red Line website, > they > have both MTL and ATF. IIRC, I used ATF back then. What should I use > now? > Should I stick with Red Line or should I go with Royal Purple or > Amsoil(or > something else I don't know)? The D4 ATF is what most people use....I happen to like the RP SyncroMax a little better. Dave
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:29:30 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid On Thu, March 27, 2008 11:22 am, Dave Thomas wrote: > The D4 ATF is what most people use.... Yep, D4 ATF here. Changed regularly (~30-40,000 miles). Jim Bassett
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid - from Dave Thomas
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:30:28 -0700 From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid On Thu, 2008-03-27 at 13:22 -0500, Dave Thomas wrote: > The D4 ATF is what most people use....I happen to like the RP > SyncroMax > a little better. > > Dave BTW: I was assuming you really were talking about the transmission gear oil and not 'clutch fluid' ;-) Dave
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#4. FS: Carbotech XP8 Track pads Frt and Rear - from Robert Manger
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:54:26 -0500 From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> Subject: FS: Carbotech XP8 Track pads Frt and Rear Hi Group. Was looking through the track spares box (kind of a pre-season ritual) and noticed I have an extra set of Carbotech XP8's front and rear never put on the car that I would like to sell. asking $275 shipped for both. Their pads have no ill effects to the wheels like other mfg's and they have great bite. thanks, rob CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This e-mail message and any attachments are only for the use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, distribution or other use of this e-mail message or attachments is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail message in error, please delete and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.
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#5. Driver's License Required for Driving Schools? - from Matt Bader
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:18:09 -0400 From: Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: Driver's License Required for Driving Schools? Does anybody know if you need a valid (e.g. active) driver's license to participate in a bmwcca, or cca-sponsored driving school or autoX? My son lost his license, and won't have it restored til next year (lessons learned the hard way), and was asking me today if he could still do a driving school. He's 26, and a good driver, but he didn't take care of some tickets, got stopped while his license was suspended, and things went from bad to worse. Thanks, Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Delaware
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Driver's License Required for Driving Schools? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:42:01 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Driver's License Required for Driving Schools? On Thu, March 27, 2008 12:32 pm, Matt Bader wrote: >> Does anybody know if you need a valid (e.g. active) driver's license to > participate in a bmwcca, or cca-sponsored driving school or autoX? I know a driver's license is required for GGC driver's schools - says so in the documentation. I would guess that's the case Club-wide, but it would be best to contact your local chapter, I would think. Jim Bassett
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Driver's License Required for Driving Schools? - from Mark Dadgar
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:42:45 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Driver's License Required for Driving Schools? On Mar 27, 2008, at 12:32 PM, Matt Bader wrote: > Does anybody know if you need a valid (e.g. active) driver's license > to participate in a bmwcca, or cca-sponsored driving school or > autoX? My son lost his license, and won't have it restored til next > year (lessons learned the hard way), and was asking me today if he > could still do a driving school. He's 26, and a good driver, but he > didn't take care of some tickets, got stopped while his license was > suspended, and things went from bad to worse. From the BMW CCA Operations Manual, which includes the Minimum Standards for driving events: 2.5.2 DRIVER'S LICENSE - Each Instructor and student shall have a full operator's license that shall not be suspended or revoked. - Mark ----- mark@pdc-racing.net Check out my JustRacing homepage at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar
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#8. Was Brake Lights Circuit Warning: Now Solvents - from kjk
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:45:05 -0700 (PDT) From: kjk <quierom5@yahoo.com> Subject: Was Brake Lights Circuit Warning: Now Solvents I had a friend turn me on to CRC "Lectra-Motive" which can be purchased at Kragens. Its active ingredient is a regulated chemical and can't be purchased in California other than in this product. Amazing stuff. Better than brake cleaner with no residue and won't harm rubber, nylon, etc. Just bought two cans for my power steering hose replacement job this weekend. Yuck. Kevin '95 M3 '91 M5 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
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#9. Re: new clutch fluid - from Kirk Lachman
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:55:00 -0700 (GMT-07:00) From: Kirk Lachman <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: new clutch fluid Alex, The clutch uses brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservior. I sure hope you've changed it at least once in 10 years. ;-) Kirk Lachman '95 M2.8 #21 JP (motor out again, still no laps in anger this year...)
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid - from Alex Demsky
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:57:15 -0400 From: Alex Demsky <alexander.demsky@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid Haha, yes I meant transmission fluid. The proper term slipped my mind. Does anyone recommend changing the diff fluid as well at the same time? On 3/27/08 2:20 PM, "Jamie Howton" <jhowton@gmail.com> wrote: > Alex, > > I am assuming you don't mean "clutch fluid" but rather transmission > fluid. You can use either MTL or ATF, BMW uses ATF which is thinner > and will make for an easier shifting transmission. I have used > Redline which works just fine, but slightly prefer Royal Purple > Synchromesh in my manuals, they just feel silky smooth with RP whereas > the Redline still felt a little notchy. > > BTW, if you were talking about clutch fluid (the hydraulic cluth > master and slave cylinder fluid), that would be brake fluid, not MTL > or ATF. > > Regards > > Jamie Howton > 2006 M Roadster > 2004 645Ci > Alex "HyperM3" Demsky 07 BMW 335i ~ http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Hyper335.html 97 BMW M3 S/C ~ http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Bimmer.html 07 Ducati 695 ~ http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Ducati695.html "I think your car is broken, the driver doesn't seem to be working properly"
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#11. The Glen - from Stefano G
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:59:34 -0400 (EDT) From: "Stefano G" <stefanoale@excite.com> Subject: The Glen The Glen is my favorite by far. The other ones I usually drive are: Limerock Pocono New Hampshire No Laguna Seca... In any case, I love the Glen and for the folks out there who like wine they got lots of vineards with pretty good wine. Stefano PS If the italian says good wine you should check it out! ;) -------------------- Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:42:07 -0400 From: "Marc Plante" <marcva@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Not a hard core track car Yes, I suppose the presence and pretty blue armco at the Glen are worth seeing. Plus you get to drive a track that is frequented by the Sprint Cup boys. I just hate going straight for too long (which is why I like Mid Ohio). I can fly out to Utah or TX and drive straight and fast all day. If you really want scenery on a track, get up to Tremblant (St. Jovite) north of Montreal. The track also has some elevation changes that are a blast (at least they were pre-renovation). The town/resort also has great food and other things for your family to do while you're there...golf, lake biking, etc) they also have a great set of festivals in the summer, and you can dovetail a school with the Montreal GP if you time things right. Now THERE's presence. _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!
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#12. Wheel/Tire Set-up - less unsprung weight - from RFKoby@aol.com
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:00:18 EDT From: RFKoby@aol.com Subject: Wheel/Tire Set-up - less unsprung weight Matt, I have a preference for the Bridgestone RE01-R. If you only plan to use the wheel and tire setup of the summer, this would be my tire of choice. They are soft and sticky, and excellent in the wet. [I pulled 1.1g in the wet in the Carousel at Road America (Neil Maller was in the car with me as ballast / witness )]. The tires also give a very nice ride. some data for you, the Kosei K1 17x8.5 is 9.5 inches wide, rim edge to rim edge. Michelin PS2 235/40/17 is 9.5" wide (on 8.5 rim), 220 tread wear, 21 lbs. your rim edges might get damaged when you lay the wheels down flat. Bridgestone RE01-R 235/40/17 is 9.5" wide (on 8.5 rim), 140 tread wear, 25 lbs. Bridgestone RE01-R 245/40/17 is 9.8" wide (on 8.5 rim), 180 tread wear, 27 lbs. For track use., I would go to the wider 245/40/17 and with BS RE01-R. They cost about the same, and I think the RE01-R have more grip than the PS2. **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15&ncid=aolhom00030000000001)