The BMW UUC Digest Volume 2 : Issue 864 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: E90 Snows Xmas prezzy for self .. Re: M3 spring comparo Re: M3 spring comparo Re: <e36> Other end of car Re: <e36> Other end of car <E36>door handle FREE for pick-up: two Blizzak snow tires (and one Michelin all-season) Re: <e36> Other end of car Quick question on e39's & Nikasil? Re: Quick question on e39's & Nikasil? Re: Quick question on e39's & Nikasil? Re: Quick question on e39's & Nikasil? Re: Quick question on e39's & Nikasil? Re: E90 Snows
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 19:01:55 -0800 (PST) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Marc Plante <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Subject: Re: E90 Snows Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- Marc Plante <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a friend getting ready to buy an E90 and wondering about snow > tire packages. do these cars have similar wheel clearances to the > E36M3s (ie occasional 16 fit over the calipers?) The tire rack snow > tire selector indicates only two choices Bridgestone Blizzak and > Dunlops. Turner seems to be advertising wheel and snow tire packages right now, I'd have a look-see on their website. Tire rack pushes a certain tire at times it seems (always those damn Blizzaks though). I'd get Hakkapeliitas or however you spell that. I'm gonna go with the Hakka RS-I's this year. Carlos. __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 21:52:11 -0600 From: "BMWBits" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Senior Six Digest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "E9coupes BMW" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Sixer coupe Group" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Uucdigest" <[email protected]> Subject: Xmas prezzy for self .. Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In the realm of totally useless information not related to BMWs, but with a weird Germanic twist ..... I ventured into the local Tractor Supply store today for bovine supplies (cows need care too !!) and they had a very interesting display of quasi-farm equipment scale-models -obviously in time for the upcoming season of jollity and spending excess. Any of you lot 'into 'models seriously ?? If so you prolly know already that an outfit called Welly makes some purty smooth models that tend to be in the upper end of the tin-toy market (die-cast metal models ) in terms of detail. Imagine my surprise in this haven of 1;1 scale Chebrododgem diesel pickups to find a shelf full of Mercedes Unimog U400 models in 1;43 scale . Available in three colours of cabin all with a very well made trailer loaded down with one of three different types of road-working machinery (front end loader , road-roller etc ), working ramps and a winch . ALL for $6.93 plus tax !! I've paid waay more than that JUST for a decent scale-model trailer to carry a scale-model race-car (yes a BMW )in the past . If you want something a little different for your model shelf this year there might be a Unimog in your future..if your local T S store has them. PS For those who DONT know what a Unimog is ....they are a universally used Mercedes 'go anywhere' utility vehicle with about 18 or 20 forward-speeds,half as many reverse, available in 2,4 or 6 wheel-drive and a multitude of different configurations . The kind of device you see lots of being used as support/spares carrier vehicles during the Paris-Dakar rally. Lots bigger than your normal SUV .Have a similar reputation within their 'niche' as Land Rover have in theirs all round the World -except the US !! .They dont go fast, but they go anywhere fully loaded .. Bill Proud 12 BMWs, 2 Mercedes, 2 Toyotas & 600 diecast models (or so) ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:26:15 -0500 From: "chet.dawes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: M3 spring comparo Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brian, It has been my experience that the spring rate of the H&R sport springs is nearly identical to the factory springs. I've actually measured a handful including OE '95 M3 springs and the rate is all but a wash. H&R sport springs are really only a "lowering" spring since they don't increase the actual spring rate but rather change the free length to droop the ride height. The OE springs rely on the bump stop for increased rate under heavy travel. So if you have the OE bump stops with lowering springs you'll be riding on them MUCH sooner in the suspension travel. Rob mentioned this as well, I'm just adding another data point. My 318ti with OE bump stops (taller than OE e36 M3 stops) actually sat on the bump stops under static load with H&R sport springs. They were promptly removed and changed to M3 versions which are shorter. Additionally, the harshness you feel may well be the result of the Bilstein dampers, not the springs. Bilstein sport shocks/struts have a reputation for being stiffer than the OE sport hardware. I can back this up from my own experience with OE sport, Bilstein Sport and Koni SA dampers all used on stock as well as H&R sport springs. The Bilstein set-up was by far more harsh on the street than either the OE sport or Koni dampers. I live in Michigan where the roads are crap so ride quality is something I've plenty familiar with! Hope that helps. Cheers, Chet Dawes -----Original Message----- From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: <E36> M3 spring comparo Hey all, I currently have a set of HR _OE_ Sport springs on my 95 M3, and they are unbelievably harsh. The Sport springs I had on my old E36 325 weren't this bad, I don't know what is up with these currently on my car...I guess they're a poor match for the Bilstein sport shocks. In any event, I was wondering what opinions were on the HR Sport springs versus the Eibach Pro-Kits. My experience with the HR Sport springs leads me in that direction, but I do think that perhaps with the more agressive nature of the M3, the Sport springs might be a bit harsher than they were on my old 325 on broken/pothole ridden streets. The car is only street driven, but I will probably do one or two driving schools in the near future. Thanks, Brian **************************************************************************************** Note: If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. **************************************************************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:20:11 -0800 (PST) From: Andre Yew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: M3 spring comparo Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Tue, 15 Nov 2005, chet.dawes wrote: > So if you have the OE bump stops with lowering springs you'll be riding > on them MUCH sooner in the suspension travel. The installation instructions for the H&R springs advice cutting off part of the bump stop for this reason. They specify different bumpstop lengths depending on the car and spring. --Andre ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:40:47 -0500 From: "chet.dawes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]>, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <e36> Other end of car Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Kevin, Indeed the half shafts must be unbolted from the diff in order to get the OE springs out. And the anti-roll bar unbolted. Otherwise there is not enough suspension travel to unseat the springs. If you try to force it you could damage the Lobro CV joint.... The exhaust did not have to come out for me. Might make access a tad easier, but definitely not required. The half shaft bolts are torx head and getting to them is a bit of a trick. Use a good quality socket too 'cause they are tight to break loose and those silly torx head bolts can round off easily. I found the best way at them is with an extension from the wheel house. I put a drift in the brake rotor against the brake pad carrier to keep it from rotating and then had plenty of room to put a good sized breaker bar on it. The bolts have loc-tite on them, so be sure to clean and re-apply on assembly. I actually replaced the torx bolts with allen head bolts so getting them off next time would be easier. Hope that helps. Chet Dawes -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: <e36> Other end of car I forgot to ask this. On the rear's I have seen procedures detailed online where for the E36 the half shafts, sway bars and exhaust had to be dropped to replace the springs and shocks on the rear. Is it necessary to remove the half shafts to replace the springs (stock being replaced with H&R's). -Thanks, Kevin **************************************************************************************** Note: If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. Thank you. **************************************************************************************** ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 15:51:48 GMT From: "Marc Plante" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <e36> Other end of car Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I an one of those that loosened the half shafts since i did not know how much prying and force could be used. I will spy next time as getting at the torx bolts was a pain. Marc -----Original Message----- From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:48:34 -0500 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [UUC] <e36> Other end of car on 11/14/05 10:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > On the rear's I have seen procedures detailed online where for the E36 the > half shafts, sway bars and exhaust had to be dropped to replace the springs > and shocks on the rear. Is it necessary to remove the half shafts to > replace the springs (stock being replaced with H&R's). No. I suppose there must be someone somewhere who does this, but nobody I've ever met or heard of. (Feel free to step forward and identify yourselves!) The usual procedure is to unbolt the bottom of both shocks to allow full droop, step on the hub to get the suspension down, use a prybar to pop the spring out. However don't overdo the stepping part; you don't want to risk damage to the CV joints. Stock springs can take a bit of prying to get out. Shorter aftermarket springs usually come out easily. > Two questions: > Anyone know what the stock strut nut size is on the E36, 328i (1996) and in > turn what the Koni strut nut size is? The universal strut nut kit socket is > 22mm. Stock socket size is either 22mm or on later cars may be 21mm. Shaft thread is the same in either case. The Konis sometimes come with a different nut, but you can use the stock one instead. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD! Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] __________________________________________________________________________ In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:33:39 -0500 (EST) From: "Steve.Goldstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: <E36>door handle Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've noticed lately that the outside passenger door usually won't open the door on the first pull. Second pull almost always works. Is this something I can adjust without ripping the door apart? Degree of difficulty? Thx. steve ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:46:18 -0500 From: "Dennis Liu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "BMW List" <[email protected]>, "'911/993/996'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: FREE for pick-up: two Blizzak snow tires (and one Michelin all-season) Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Anyone in Greater Boston is welcome - a free pair of Bridgestone Blizzak snow tires, about 5 years old, but PLENTY of tread still on them (75%? 85%?), used only 1 winter season. Size 205/55-16. Was used on my '86 euro M535i, been in storage for four years. NOTE: if you take these snow tires, you'll also have to take ONE Michelin MVX all-season radial, about 20% tread left, useful to keep as a spare I guess, size 235/60-16. :-) Available for pick-up in Lincoln, MA. vty, --Dennis Lincoln, MA ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:48:34 -0500 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <e36> Other end of car Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 11/14/05 10:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > On the rear's I have seen procedures detailed online where for the E36 the > half shafts, sway bars and exhaust had to be dropped to replace the springs > and shocks on the rear. Is it necessary to remove the half shafts to > replace the springs (stock being replaced with H&R's). No. I suppose there must be someone somewhere who does this, but nobody I've ever met or heard of. (Feel free to step forward and identify yourselves!) The usual procedure is to unbolt the bottom of both shocks to allow full droop, step on the hub to get the suspension down, use a prybar to pop the spring out. However don't overdo the stepping part; you don't want to risk damage to the CV joints. Stock springs can take a bit of prying to get out. Shorter aftermarket springs usually come out easily. > Two questions: > Anyone know what the stock strut nut size is on the E36, 328i (1996) and in > turn what the Koni strut nut size is? The universal strut nut kit socket is > 22mm. Stock socket size is either 22mm or on later cars may be 21mm. Shaft thread is the same in either case. The Konis sometimes come with a different nut, but you can use the stock one instead. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD! ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 16:15:27 +0000 (GMT) From: aaron b <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Quick question on e39's & Nikasil? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm sorry, this has probably been asked a million times before. I'm fairly sure I have the facts now but wanted to just run it by you guys. >From what I have read, the only V8 engined cars affected are E34's, and european E39's. Assuming the car has it's original engine, and is an e39 V8, should I be safe from all the Nikasil problems? Thanks very much. ___________________________________________________________ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 12:24:20 -0500 From: "Bill Matthews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Quick question on e39's & Nikasil? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The problem is with the M60B30 and M60B40 engines only 5,6, &7 series cars from 93 to 95. Here is a definitive resource with affected engine block casting numbers. http://www.koalamotorsport.com/article-m60v8.asp In ROW there were other engines affected, in the US the E39 was never affected. Bill Matthews 00 M Geeze Some Volvos Other cars ----- Original Message ----- From: "aaron b" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 11:15 AM Subject: [UUC] Quick question on e39's & Nikasil? > I'm sorry, this has probably been asked a million > times before. I'm fairly sure I have the facts now but > wanted to just run it by you guys. > > From what I have read, the only V8 engined cars > affected are E34's, and european E39's. > > Assuming the car has it's original engine, and is an > e39 V8, should I be safe from all the Nikasil > problems? > > Thanks very much. > > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 12:11:07 -0500 From: "Dean Boucouras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Quick question on e39's & Nikasil? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Check out Brett Anderson's well written and very informative web page: http://www.koalamotorsport.com/article-m60v8.asp Dean ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:45:41 -0500 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "aaron b" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Quick question on e39's & Nikasil? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yes, E39s are safe. Gary Derian ----- Original Message ----- From: "aaron b" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 11:15 AM Subject: [UUC] Quick question on e39's & Nikasil? > I'm sorry, this has probably been asked a million > times before. I'm fairly sure I have the facts now but > wanted to just run it by you guys. > > From what I have read, the only V8 engined cars > affected are E34's, and european E39's. > > Assuming the car has it's original engine, and is an > e39 V8, should I be safe from all the Nikasil > problems? > > Thanks very much. > > > > ___________________________________________________________ > To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new > Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > > __________________________________________________________________________ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:45:29 -0800 From: "Bob Sutterfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Quick question on e39's & Nikasil? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Bill Matthews wrote: > The problem is with the M60B30 and M60B40 engines only 5,6, &7 series > cars from 93 to 95. No Sixers were affected (no V8s, and they finished production in 89), but the V8 Eights (840Ci) were. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 08:47:29 -0800 From: Kazuto Okayasu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: E90 Snows Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> At 06:29 PM 11/14/2005, Marc Plante wrote: A quick run through a newer ETK shows that US-spec 325s can take 16s, whereas 330s can not (presumably due to brake clearance like on E46s). Also, I noticed that for a given wheel size, the E90 runs about 1/2" (13mm) less offset than a E46 as well (ET34 on 8", ET37 on 8.5" vs 47 and 50 respectively for stock E46 wheels), so wide E36/E46 wheels may have backside clearance issues without spacers. >I have a friend getting ready to buy an E90 and wondering about snow >tire packages. do these cars have similar wheel clearances to the >E36M3s (ie occasional 16 fit over the calipers?) The tire rack snow >tire selector indicates only two choices Bridgestone Blizzak and Dunlops. > >Anyone looked into it yet? Techs with info? > >Thanks > >Marc Plante >1997 E36 M3/4 67k >(Still working through Dunlop snows that came with used Rims) >2005 Child (Getting fussy @ 4 wks...The 'C' Word?!) >Vienna, VA > >Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > >__________________________________________________________________________ >In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the BMW CCA. > >UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate >Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! >908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com Kazuto Okayasu Manager, Desktop Support Services Administrative Computing Services, University of California, Irvine [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
