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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid - from Dave Thomas
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:06:18 -0700 From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid On Thu, 2008-03-27 at 15:02 -0500, Alex Demsky wrote: > 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? Cant hurt...'early and often' is a good schedule for changing diff oil...not like it holds a lot. Dave
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:09:37 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid On Thu, March 27, 2008 1:02 pm, Alex Demsky wrote: > Does > anyone recommend changing the diff fluid as well at the same time? Good idea, yes. Jim Bassett
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid - from Jeff Conner
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:12:14 -0700 (PDT) From: Jeff Conner <jeff.conner@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid > Does anyone recommend changing the diff fluid as well at the same time? Have you ever changed the fluid in your diff? I would say absolutely. It's already going to smell bad with the Transmission fluid, the 75/90 gear oil will just add to the bouquet :-) I do the transmission & diff fluid at the same time in both cars, every January in the 95 (trackdog) and every 25-30k miles in the 98 (sedan) for the sake of saying: Redline D4ATF in the trans Redline 75/90 in the diff -jeff ----- Original Message ---- From: Alex Demsky <alexander.demsky@gmail.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 1:02:43 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: new clutch fluid 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" ************************************************* 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
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Wheel/Tire Set-up - less unsprung weight - from Matt Bader
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:10:42 -0400 From: Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wheel/Tire Set-up - less unsprung weight Thanks, ideally, I'd like to have a perfect set up for the track, and a perfect set up for the street. But that would mean three sets of wheels/tires, including the one for Winter! For the street, I think lightweight, modestly wide tires (PS2's) would probably be great. I agree, ideally for the track the RE01-R is probably better (from what I have read, no actual experience) and in a wider size. I am making my final purchase decision on Monday, so I will consider your points. The fact that my car is supercharged also tips the balance somewhat in favor of the wider tire with more traction. Matt RFKoby@aol.com wrote: > 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) > > > ************************************************* > 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] The Glen - from Carey Probst
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:29:27 -0400 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] The Glen Plus the Wagner winery on the east side of the lake, about 20 miles from the town, has an excellent microbrewery for those who prefer the heavier stuff. Their Oatmeal Stout, Doublebok and Tripplebok and fantastic. As for the track itself, the back portion known as the boot is actually fairly technical with a tight downhill at the heel, a long climbing corner at the toe and a couple nice tight ones coming back onto the NASCAR straight. It may not be the Jefferson Circuit at Summit Point, but that section is nice. Carey Stefano G wrote: > 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. > > > > -- Carey Probst '99M3 Garage Queen '86 325 daily driver, track toy, cammed, chipped, swayed A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Driver's License Required for Driving Schools? - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:32:49 -0400 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Driver's License Required for Driving Schools? On 3/27/08, Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> wrote: > 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. I've never had anyone check my driver's license. I guess it's one of those requirements that is required by all probably but it never gets checked. I assume you're also not allowed to show up with a stolen car but then again who checks that? ;-) Carlos. 98 M3 all mine 97 540i/6 that one too although I wished someone would steal it
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Not a hard core track car - from Steve Walsh
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:40:48 -0700 From: Steve Walsh <stevewalsh@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Not a hard core track car I believe the locals call the armco, "the blue hedges". Quite a sense of humor up there :) >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.
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#8. Re: Brake Light Switch Replaced - problem - from Neil Maller
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:44:31 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Brake Light Switch Replaced - problem on 3/27/08 2:22 PM, debuhr@comcast.net wrote: > While it was simple to put in the new switch, I now have a constant "Brake > Circuit Failure" message as soon as the key goes to the ON position. All three > brake lights are working fine. The buton on the new switch seems to move the > right way when I depress the pedal. BTDT. There's a trick to the installation that isn't fully explained anywhere that I've found. The switch has an internal self adjusting feature for the plunger travel. It's essential to install it with the plunger fully extended, which means the brake pedal has to be depressed enough that the two don't touch until you've got the switch seated. Then when you allow the pedal to rise it sets the proper switch plunger travel. Unfortunately the pedal is very hard to depress by hand, especially when you're lying contorted on your back in the foot well with your legs waving in the air like a two-dollar - umm, I mean like a furry little kitty cat, yeah, that's it. Some people use a broom stick to wedge the pedal down, but that gets in the way of working. I've got a better method. Simply hook up your brake bleeder to a front caliper and crack open the bleed nipple. Now you can very easily push the brake pedal down by hand, even when assuming the installation position. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Driver's License Required for Driving Schools? - from Matt Bader
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:57:30 -0400 From: Matt Bader <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Driver's License Required for Driving Schools? <!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <meta content="text/html;charset=ISO-8859-1" http-equiv="Content-Type"> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000"> Good idea about the stolen car!<br> <br> Carlos Lopez wrote: <blockquote cite="mid:0803271542403X.03768@SVList.com" type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:32:49 -0400 From: "Carlos Lopez" <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:clopez98m3@gmail.com"><clopez98m3@gmail.com></a> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Driver's License Required for Driving Schools? On 3/27/08, Jim Bassett <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:jim@jimbassett.com"><jim@jimbassett.com></a> wrote: </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">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. </pre> </blockquote> <pre wrap=""><!----> I've never had anyone check my driver's license. I guess it's one of those requirements that is required by all probably but it never gets checked. I assume you're also not allowed to show up with a stolen car but then again who checks that? ;-) Carlos. 98 M3 all mine 97 540i/6 that one too although I wished someone would steal it ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Bimmerworld <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.bimmerworld.com">http://www.bimmerworld.com</a> Turner Motorsport <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.turnermotorsport.com">http://www.turnermotorsport.com</a> Eurosport High Performance <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com">http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com</a> Rogue Engineering <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.rogueengineering.com">http://www.rogueengineering.com</a> Treehouse Racing <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.treehouseracing.com">http://www.treehouseracing.com</a> Elephant Motorsports Inc. <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.elephantmotorsports.com">http://www.elephantmotorsports.com</a> DIGEST INFORMATION: <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm">http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm</a> ************************************************* </pre> </blockquote> </body> </html>
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#10. Re: Wheel/Tire Set-up - less unsprung weight - from Kirk Lachman
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Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:10:23 -0700 (GMT-07:00) From: Kirk Lachman <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: Wheel/Tire Set-up - less unsprung weight >I have a preference for the Bridgestone RE01-R. +1 >They are soft and sticky, Think near R-compound soft and sticky. I had to check the sidewall after my first on track experience with them to be sure that they weren't labelled as R-compound tires. They are quiet too, at least w/the track miles I have on them, the drive to/from the track isn't bad at all. Quieter than my normal street tire on the E46M3. Some minor tramlining is my only whine about them. Still, head and shoulders above any other street tire I've driven (haven't tried PS2's though...but will if someone wants to give me a set.). Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M2.8 #21 JP, blah, blah, whine, whine, whine...