The BMW UUC Digest Volume 1 : Issue 33 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: M3 Transmission Oil? Re: M3 Transmission Oil? M3 Transmission Oil? E36 M50/S50 Ignition Coil Question FS Needs a good home 95 m3 Crooked E36 M3 - What to do? Re: Crooked E36 M3 - What to do? Final Snow Tire Decision - advice Re: Final Snow Tire Decision - advice Re: Final Snow Tire Decision - advice [e30] Headlight aiming Bent E36 M3 E36 M3 engine Re: [bmwuucdigest] ADMIN: Re: Where did all the traffic go? Final Snow Tire Decision
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 20:56:15 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Dave Swingle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: M3 Transmission Oil? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 05:28 PM 11/25/03, Dave Swingle wrote: >I'm doing the first trans oil change on my 99 M3 - I'm seeing conflicting >information on whether to use RedLine MTL or D4 ATF to replace the BMW >"lifetime" stuff. Any suggestions/experiences here? Car is at 62,000 miles. If the fluid requirements are the same as for my '98 M3, then D4 ATF. BTW, the fluid spec should be in the Owner's Manual. >I'm going with RedLine 75W90 in the diff. Good choice :-) Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 - Red Line fluids 1993 325is #44 JP/A5 - Mobil 1 and Red Line ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 08:57:23 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: M3 Transmission Oil? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 08:56 PM 11/25/03, Jim Bassett wrote: >If the fluid requirements are the same as for my '98 M3, then D4 ATF. > >BTW, the fluid spec should be in the Owner's Manual. At least, I *thought* it was. As Dave pointed out to me, the Owner's Manual does NOT indicate which fluid, nor how much (I must of been thinking of the manual for my 325is). In addition to the Bentley manual, I have a Haynes manual for the E36, and it lists the type of fluid for manual transmissions as Dexron II type ATF. Sorry for any confusion. Jim Bassett ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 09:50:53 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: M3 Transmission Oil? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I'm doing the first trans oil change on my 99 M3 - I'm seeing conflicting > information on whether to use RedLine MTL or D4 ATF to replace the BMW > "lifetime" stuff. Any suggestions/experiences here? Car is at 62,000 miles. You can use D4ATF (most recommended) or MTL or MT90 depending on your intended use and level of protection you want versus shiftability (is that a word?). Certain industry people recommend MTL or MT90 for added protection (I believe Jim Blanton does for one) and better syncho operation. But, the thicker oils will make cold weather operation more difficult until the tranny oil warms up. Compared to motor oil, these are the respective weights and viscosities at two different temps of Red Line tranny oil: D4ATF - 0W20 - 34.0 centistokes at 40C & 7.5 centistokes at 100C MTL - 5W30 - 50.8 centistokes at 40C & 10.2 centistokes at 100C MT90 - 15W40 - 89.2 centistokes at 40C & 14.7 centistokes at 100C (per Dave at RedLine Oil) > I'm going with RedLine 75W90 in the diff. That is a good choice. Regards, Rich ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 23:22:28 -0800 (PST) From: Richard Vijeh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: E36 M50/S50 Ignition Coil Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've been looking all over for the current draw that these coils have. Anyone know where the specs are? Alternatively, I woul also be interested in the current of the driver in the DME ECU. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 04:01:44 -0800 (PST) From: bmw <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FS Needs a good home 95 m3 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well I have decided to sell the M3, and would like it to go to a good home, if you know of anyone in the market please send them my way. Reason for selling, I'm building a spece30 car to race. 1995 M3 Alpine white Dove Gray Interior This is a very nice and well maintained M3 and is not a track rat. The car has the following mods; Front suspension: x-brace, BMW motorsport strut brace, H&R springs, Eibach adjustable sway bars, Koni SA struts, reinforcing plates, 97 m3 strut hats swaped for additional camber, new control arms and bushings. Rear suspension: e46 shock mounts with z3 reinforcing rings, new RTAB with GC inserts. Engine/Driveline: Conforti intake and chip, RE exhaust, RE SS w/ WSR, all shifter parts replaced, RE LTW flywheel and new clutch, water pump replaced with metal impeller unit, aluminum themostat housing. The suspension was done at 60000 miles, and the oil changed every 3000. Asking $18,000.00 nego, email during the day, phone after 6pm 704-607-2340. Pics link, http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/m3lawdawg/lst?.dir=/1995+M3&.view=t __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 09:34:12 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Crooked E36 M3 - What to do? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You guys and your silly sacrilege to the E30 M3. There is no big deal putting the E36 M3...errr....332is motor into the E30 M3. You guys act like they are so rare as to be ultra valuable. Last I checked, pristine E30 M3s were still below $20k and a rolling chassis was well below $10k, I wouldn't exactly call either ultra collectible. Don't get me wrong, I am not endorsing taking a pristine example and doing a transplant (I wouldn't for a pristine 325is either), but there are plenty of candidates out there. I would find the best E30 chassis you can find (garden variety or M3) and do a transplant. Regards, Rich - still would like an E30 M3 some day... ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 09:40:00 -0500 From: Steve Stoner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Crooked E36 M3 - What to do? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reminds me of the late eighties I purchased a 2002 from a student a Berkely, who was having trouble making the payments. The car was rough, but all I needed was something to drive. The car drove straight and passed the "redline test" so I bought it. Turns out it had a massive clip job, basically from the rear floor to the tunnel all the way up the front on the passenger side. Probably had been t-boned. It served my needs for a year and I traded it on a 74 911 Targa, and . . .. that's a different story. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 10:13:38 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Final Snow Tire Decision - advice Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I am looking at snow tires and don't want to spend much more than $70 per tire. TireRack usually offers the best deals, and TireSavings.com has Semperit Sport Grips for under $65 per. Here are my options in size 185/65 / 15: Dunlop Graspic DS-1 Michelin Artic-Aplin Winterforce M+S or Semperit Sport Grip I will be swapping between these "winter" tires and all-seasons during the winter depending on the road conditions and forecasted weather. I'm leaning toward the Dunlops. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 08:07:02 -0800 (PST) From: "Neil N." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Final Snow Tire Decision - advice Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Do it once, do it right: Hakkapeliitta Q (not available at TireRack, but better than most all of what they sell) - Neil > I am looking at snow tires and don't want to spend > much more than $70 per > tire. TireRack usually offers the best deals, and > TireSavings.com has > Semperit Sport Grips for under $65 per. > > Here are my options in size 185/65 / 15: > > Dunlop Graspic DS-1 > Michelin Artic-Aplin > Winterforce M+S > or > Semperit Sport Grip > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:05:45 -0500 From: "Eurowerks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Final Snow Tire Decision - advice Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Of course I should stay out of this again this year, but why not the Bridgestone Blizzak? This happens to be the tire of choice again this year from the Tire Rack. Ask any salesperson there and they are out-performing every other tire that they offer. I have used these personally for over 7 years now and they work absolutely spectacular. NO, they are not an ultra-performance tire, but is that why you buy a snow tire anyway? They are a whole lot softer than a typical all season tread, but actually offer traction in the most adverse conditions. I have used them on my MB diesels as well as a few E28's, E30's, and E34's with tremendous success. Kirk A. Gilchrist EURO-WERKS / Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo Service and Repair 8 South Highland St. / Winchester, KY 40391 / 859-745-0125 [EMAIL PROTECTED] / 888-522-0271 toll free ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 10:16:43 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [e30] Headlight aiming Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gruppe, Does anyone have the instructions for aiming the sealed beam headlights on an E30? I vaguely remember you park X distance from your garage door or wall and then measure the height of the centerline of the light or somesuch. I think it's in the Bentleys, but mine appears to be on permanent loan to a friend. I thought that Smiller had a nice writeup but I can't seem to find it in the archives. TIA, Jim Laing Evo Clown 84 318i Evo II <---DE lights, plenty of sites that show how to aim these! 86 325es 87 325 DirtyE30(s) www.DirtyE30.net ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 10:48:17 -0500 From: Don Stevenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Bent E36 M3 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Here are a few other option's 1:) Next time drive the car before you buy it. If it behaved badly at over 50 you would have noticed. 2:) Get "the friend" who sold it to you to refund all your money. 3:) If option #2 does not work, slap "friend" upside his head about 3 or 4 times. At this point he may reconsider option #2. Don Stevenson BMWCCA Boston Chapter 1988 325IS #49KP 1987 325IS Street **************************************************************************** This message is intended for the addressee only and may contain privileged or confidential information. Unless you are the intended recipient, you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone any information contained in this message. If you have received this message in error, please notify the author by replying to this message and then kindly delete the message. Thank you. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 11:34:36 -0500 From: "Bill P" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: E36 M3 engine Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have a 1995 E-36 M3 with the 3.0L engine. For a while I was looking into making it a 3.2L. The easiest way would be to buy a 3.2 shortblock and add my heads. I was told the OBDI heads off a 1995 3.0L M3 will fit on a 1996+ 3.2L M3 block without any problem. This sounds easy but try locating a 3.2 short block for a reasonable price. Well fait has sent a 1996+ 3.2L M3 3.2 crank down my way. Will replacing the crank in my block make it into a 3.2? Will anything else be needed for the swap? Will the stock rods and pistons (from the 1995 3.0L) work with the 3.2L crank? Has anyone done this before? Thank You Bill P ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 08:44:24 -0800 (PST) From: John Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [bmwuucdigest] ADMIN: Re: Where did all the traffic go? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, I, for one, couln't care less! Why do people always think I could care less? Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 14:47:04 -0800 (PST) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ADMIN: Re: Where did all the traffic go? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The current list config is set to default to reply to the sender as opposed to the list. This is likely part of it, you aren't seeing the "chatter" that you saw before. Speaking of which, let's take this thread off-list. The non-BMW content is likely boring those who could care less about list nonsense. > Definitely a big drop in volume following the promotion of Majordomo. Is > this coincidental? > rss Regards, Your BMWUUCDIGEST Monitors ===== [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://WWW.geocities.com/JohnKGallagher __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now http://companion.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2003 12:31:49 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Final Snow Tire Decision Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think I'm going to go with the Artic Alpins. In 185/65 R15, the total is $220 with Michelins $40 rebate. Costo, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, even my company's national agreement with Bridgestone/Firestone can't beat that. Phil ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
