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#1. 96+ M3 SUSPENSION - from John Hoffner
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Date: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:19:00 -0600 From: John Hoffner <jhoffner@gcfinc.com> Subject: 96+ M3 SUSPENSION Does anyone have 1996+ M3 stock suspension parts. We can not use 1995 M3 parts. I am trying to buy a different suspension for my 95 M3 and I need springs struts and shocks from a 96+ M3 as part of the deal. Thanks, John Hoffner 314 616-9575
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#2. BMW repair in Glen Ellyn IL - from Gerry Miranda
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Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:08:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Gerry Miranda <gerry_miranda@yahoo.com> Subject: BMW repair in Glen Ellyn IL Since Edva motors has closed, anyone know of a good repair shop for BMW in the GlenEllyn IL area? Gerry 97 M3/4 ____________________________________________________________________________________ You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. http://tc.deals.yahoo.com/tc/blockbuster/text5.com
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Wheel/Tire Set-up - less unsprung weight - from Sharp Bill
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Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:20:27 -0500 From: Sharp Bill <m3@cueframe.us> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wheel/Tire Set-up - less unsprung weight I agree with Jon. I've run 18" BBS RGR with the appropriately sized bfgoodrich and have found they were way heavy and therefore more sluggish on acceleration than the 17" again with appropriate tires. The traction gains are, for me, outweighed by the acceleration gains of the stock 17's on the e36 M3. Best, Bill Ft. Worth On Mar 27, 2008, at 11:52 PM, Jon Siccardi - Treehouse wrote: > Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:48:16 -0500 > From: "Jon Siccardi - Treehouse" <jon@treehouseracing.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wheel/Tire Set-up - less unsprung weight > > Didn't see anyne mention BBS RK. They look really good on E36/E46. > Super strong (stronger than kosei) and 16.5lb for 17". Run RA1's > Street and track. You laugh - it's awesome! 255-40-17. This will > look mean as he11. awesome performance at all times. Avoid snow! > > jon > ______________________________________________ > > Jon Siccardi - DM #053 > TreehouseRacing.com > M50conversion.com > 615.333.9118 > ______________________________________________ > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Bader" > <mbader@exammaster.com> > To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 3:22 PM > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Wheel/Tire Set-up - less unsprung weight > > >> 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 >>> ************************************************* >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> ************************************************* >> 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 >> ************************************************* >> > > > > ************************************************* > 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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#4. mixing oil viscosities - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:38:11 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: mixing oil viscosities This may be a stupid question but I'll ask anyway: any issue mixing viscosities of the same brand of oil. I was going to mix a couple quarts of 15W-50 in with 10W - 30 to thicken it a little (I have a couple quarts of 15W 50 sititng on the shelf). I suppose it will simply thicken it up a little and shouldn't be an issue provided it is the same manufacturer (Mobil 1 in this case). Am I correct? Also, I went to Roiebling Road in Savannah Georgia this weekend (1st time with the 95 on the track). The car felt great. After the first few times out I did get a little lifter noise on startup. The oil was recently changed, pressure was good, and it didn't burn a drop. The lifter noise is 100% gone now. Is this common? Shel 1995 M3 **************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)
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#5. Re: [E36M3] mixing oil viscosities - from Mark D
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Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:20:24 -0400 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] mixing oil viscosities Shelhart2@aol.com wrote: > Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:38:11 EDT > From: Shelhart2@aol.com > Subject: mixing oil viscosities > > This may be a stupid question but I'll ask anyway: any issue mixing > viscosities of the same brand of oil. I was going to mix a couple quarts of 15W-50 > in with 10W - 30 to thicken it a little (I have a couple quarts of 15W 50 > sititng on the shelf). I suppose it will simply thicken it up a little and > shouldn't be an issue provided it is the same manufacturer (Mobil 1 in this > case). Am I correct? > > Also, I went to Roiebling Road in Savannah Georgia this weekend (1st time > with the 95 on the track). The car felt great. After the first few times out > I did get a little lifter noise on startup. The oil was recently changed, > pressure was good, and it didn't burn a drop. The lifter noise is 100% gone > now. Is this common? > > Shel > 1995 M3 > When I first got my M3 I was particularly hard on it on a couple of occaisions - similar to how perhaps someone would drive on the track. I do remember on those occaisions I would get one or two rhythmic ticks that would go away once the car cooled a bit. Due to my experience, I'd venture to say it's normal. As with the mixing viscosities, I'm sure a bunch of people on here will tell you why you should never do it :-P I think it's a good question because I've often wondered as my car eats oil and I need to add "Is it better to drive from point A to point B to purchase oil with low oil, or would it be better to add the oil I have of the wrong viscosity but of a viscosity I know the car can handle?" Thanks, Mark
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#6. Re: [E36M3] mixing oil viscosities - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:34:48 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] mixing oil viscosities Hi Shel, There shouldn't be a problem with mixing different grades of oil. I did the same with another vehicle and had the oil tested by Blackstone Labs. Their viscosity measurement was that of the "blend", so I don't see a problem as long as the viscosity change that will occur matches the season (weather temps), the engine will see during start-ups. As for the lifter noise, that's pretty common with hard, spirited driving. It happens to me during autox'ing when the course has some hard turns and I'm really on the throttle, even with an extra quart of oil. 21 day until the season's first autox here -- but who's counting! ;-)) cheers, Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering **************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)
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#7. Re: [E36M3] mixing oil viscosities - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:20:50 -0400 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] mixing oil viscosities On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 10:22 AM, Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.org> wrote: > I've often wondered as my car eats > oil and I need to add "Is it better to drive from point A to point B to > purchase oil with low oil, or would it be better to add the oil I have > of the wrong viscosity but of a viscosity I know the car can handle?" That's what I would do for my oil burning E30. I already knew it had a ring problem so what harm could I cause on a beater that just kept on running, time to experiment. It received whatever cheap oil I had in the trunk at the time the low oil level light would spark up. I also dumped in miracle fixes/ mechanic in a bottle type additives. None of which did anything good/bad AFAIK. Fast forward to now and both that engine and a race engine have been opened up and are being rebuilt. My beater oil burning had a nice clean oil pan vs the sludgy oil pan from the race engine out of a KP car. Go figure. Carlos 98 M3 97 540i/6
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#8. Re: mixing oil viscosities - from Adam Lazur
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Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:37:48 -0700 From: Adam Lazur <adam@lazur.org> Subject: Re: mixing oil viscosities Shelhart2@aol.com (Shelhart2@aol.com) said: > Also, I went to Roiebling Road in Savannah Georgia this weekend (1st time > with the 95 on the track). The car felt great. After the first few times out > I did get a little lifter noise on startup. The oil was recently changed, > pressure was good, and it didn't burn a drop. The lifter noise is 100% gone > now. Is this common? The lifter noise is common. Overfill the oil by a quart and it'll go away. You can also rev the engine to 3500 for a minute or two and it'll go away. At the track I usually run a 1/4" over the full mark. My '95 M3 burns up to half a quart a day on ~3hrs on track type days. -- Adam Lazur
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#9. RTAB tool - from Robert Manger
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:27:43 -0500 From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> Subject: RTAB tool Hi all, Looking to see if anyone has an RTAB tool to rent or has a good source for something that will work and not cost half a set of track tires =-). I am located in CT Regards, 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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#10. Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool - from Karl Rentler
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Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:39:39 -0400 From: "Karl Rentler" <csws.69@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RTAB tool Drill, chisel, hammer, and Saw + time = RTABs out. Cost is less than $20 Does the local BMWCCA chapter have a tool rental? Karl 95 M3 On 3/31/08, Robert Manger <Robert_Manger@mastercard.com> wrote: > Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:27:43 -0500 > From: "Robert Manger" <Robert_Manger@Mastercard.com> > Subject: RTAB tool > > Hi all, > > Looking to see if anyone has an RTAB tool to rent or has a good source for > something that will work and not cost half a set of track tires =-). > > I am located in CT > > Regards, > > Rob > >