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Re: Shocks
E36 suspension, an afterthought...
Was conti or Yoks
Fw: FACTORY UPDATE test drive
Re: Sachs suspension
Re: Sachs suspension
Re : Shocks
M50/S50 Oily Manifold
Re: M50/S50 Oily Manifold
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Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 13:54:19 -0700
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Subject: Re: Shocks
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Here's one possible good reason: to improve handling. I guess it depends
on the nature of your other repair needs.
Scott Miller
GGC BMW CCA
>Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 09:25:53 -0300
>From: "rblangille" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Shocks
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>My '97 328ic has about 90K miles on it - the front and rear shocks are
>original, do not leak and show no obvious signs of being tired - no
bouncing
>etc.
>
>Is there any good reason to replace the shocks, or can I wait for signs of
>shock failure, and in the meantime apply my $ to those other repairs that
>invariably arise?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Roger Langille
>'97 328ic
>PEI Canada
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Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 14:08:04 -0700 (PDT)
From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: E36 suspension, an afterthought...
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I was thinking the other day...
After my whole slew of suspension questions for my E36
325....
Could I have bought Bilstein Sports for an M3 and used
them in my 325? I don't see why not, but maybe
someone has some BTDT or reasons why it wouldn't work.
I was thinking of it because I started thinking about
other upgrades for the suspension (swaybars,
specifically) and know that the M3 has its swaybar
mounting points on the strut towers, not the control
arms, and (apparently, AFAIK) that is one reason the
M3 handles a bit better.
Brian
93 325
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Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 17:33:35 -0400
From: "lieb923" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "UUC DIGEST" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Was conti or Yoks
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
There aren't many high performance tires in this size. Take a look at
Firestone szep. Bridgestone technology at a lower price. Tire rack carries
them for approx. $100. They stick like glue and are very quiet. On my 2nd
set.
Norman Lieberman '97 528/5 in phila.
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Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 17:39:39 -0400
From: "lieb923" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "UUC DIGEST" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Fw: FACTORY UPDATE test drive
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Norman Lieberman
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From: "lieb923" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "BMW e39" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2004 4:38 PM
Subject: FACTORY UPDATE test drive
> I have driven over 200 mi. since installation. I find it hard to believe
the
> difference it has made. I had been experiencing weight transfer when
> changing lanes and entering and exiting ramps or sweepers which gave me
the
> feeling the struts were going south. At 78k this seemed logical. Since the
> brackets have been installed 90% of original feeling has been restored.
This
> just might be a needed hot setup for all of you. If you are running after
> market struts I would check the OD vs. stock to make sure it fits.
> Norman Lieberman '97 528/5 in philly
>
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Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 20:11:14 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jonathan Brush <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Sachs suspension
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From: Steve Nash <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Conti or Yok's?
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I just finished installing the Sach's suspension
on my '95 525i and love
the feel. SNIP
Steve,
Care to elaborate on your experience with the Sachs
setup? This is the "Sachs Sporting Set" right? I am
still saving up for a new set of springs and shocks
for my '92 535i. Not too harsh? (I have never heard a
discouraging word about this matched set but it never
hurts to ask)
Rgds,
Jon
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Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 09:11:49 -0400
From: Steve Nash <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Sachs suspension
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Yes, it is the sporting set that you keep hearing about. It's firm but
not harsh. My E30 M3 with a Bilstein/H&R setup is harsh in comparison.
I have been driving over bumps that I avoid in the M3 just to feel the
difference and they get soaked right up. This is how the car should
have been from the factory. Also, it is lower but doesn't have that
"slammed" look. It's tasteful looking. This is my wifes car, but I
hope she wants to keep the touring.
-Steve
Jonathan Brush wrote:
>From: Steve Nash <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Conti or Yok's?
>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>I just finished installing the Sach's suspension
>on my '95 525i and love
>the feel. SNIP
>
>Steve,
>Care to elaborate on your experience with the Sachs
>setup? This is the "Sachs Sporting Set" right? I am
>still saving up for a new set of springs and shocks
>for my '92 535i. Not too harsh? (I have never heard a
>discouraging word about this matched set but it never
>hurts to ask)
>Rgds,
>Jon
>
>
>
>
>
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Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 09:14:37 -0300
From: "rblangille" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re : Shocks
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Thanks for the replies. I had assumed shock absorbers were either good or
bad. Hadn't realized that their performance slowly but surely deteriorates.
Four replacements have been ordered.
Roger
>
> Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 09:25:53 -0300
> From: "rblangille" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Shocks
> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> My '97 328ic has about 90K miles on it - the front and rear shocks are
> original, do not leak and show no obvious signs of being tired - no
bouncing
> etc.
>
> Is there any good reason to replace the shocks, or can I wait for signs of
> shock failure, and in the meantime apply my $ to those other repairs that
> invariably arise?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Roger Langille
> '97 328ic
> PEI Canada
>
>
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Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 16:24:22 -0000
From: "Nancy and Bob Fluharty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "BMW Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: M50/S50 Oily Manifold
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
When I removed the throttle body (to access the ICV) on my E30 w/S50 engine,
I noticed that the inside of the manifold was lightly oil-covered. Engine
uses no oil. Is this normal?
Bob Fluharty
87 E30/S50 <--idle issues resolving
95 M3 <-- For Sale, price lowered! http://home.att.net/~fluhar/m3.htm
Cincinnati
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Date: Thu, 27 May 2004 13:51:34 -0700
From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: M50/S50 Oily Manifold
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
kind of. If you trace the hose from the front of the head on the drivers
side you'll find it connects to the TB. I imagine if the motor is getting
on in mileage or you spend a lot of time at high rpms you'll pull some oil
fumes into the TB and hence into the manifold.
By the way if that hose isn't sealing properly it will cause idle problems.
Old racers trick is to take that hose and put it into a catch tank. Those
oil fumes reduce the effective octane of the fuel.
Marco
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Subject: [UUC] M50/S50 Oily Manifold
When I removed the throttle body (to access the ICV) on my E30 w/S50 engine,
I noticed that the inside of the manifold was lightly oil-covered. Engine
uses no oil. Is this normal?
Bob Fluharty
87 E30/S50 <--idle issues resolving
95 M3 <-- For Sale, price lowered! http://home.att.net/~fluhar/m3.htm
Cincinnati
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