The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 167 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: <E36> '95 318iC swap to '95 M3 struts/shocks/springs Re: <E36> '95 318iC swap to '95 M3 struts/shocks/springs <FS> 1995 M3 stock exhaust Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack Re: M42 Spark Plugs Re: E46M3 trans and diff fluid recommendations Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack E90 M3 Revealed Re: E90 M3 Revealed Re: E90 M3 Revealed
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 16:58:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Weimer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: <E36> '95 318iC swap to '95 M3 struts/shocks/springs Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need to feed on the collective wisdom of the Digest... Co-worker owns a 1995 318iC and wishes to tighten up the suspension but not too much. He has asked if he could simply swap the stock 318i parts with stock M3 springs and the corresponding front struts/hats and rear shocks. I am sure the rear is a simple exchange of pieces but will the ride height in the front be *higher* due to the smaller 4 cylinder engine? Will the M3 struts bolt up to the front spindle carrier on a 318i? Anyone BTDT, tips/tricks? Matt Weimer __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 22:35:47 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Matt Weimer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E36> '95 318iC swap to '95 M3 struts/shocks/springs Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'd suggest after 11 years it needs refreshing and keeping it stock will provide all the tightening it needs. Gary Derian > Need to feed on the collective wisdom of the Digest... > > Co-worker owns a 1995 318iC and wishes to tighten up > the suspension but not too much. > > He has asked if he could simply swap the stock 318i > parts with stock M3 springs and the corresponding > front struts/hats and rear shocks. I am sure the rear > is a simple exchange of pieces but will the ride > height in the front be *higher* due to the smaller 4 > cylinder engine? Will the M3 struts bolt up to the > front spindle carrier on a 318i? > > Anyone BTDT, tips/tricks? > > Matt Weimer > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.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: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 17:14:03 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Weimer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: <FS> 1995 M3 stock exhaust Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Very nice stock E36 M3 exhaust available in trade for a good six pack of beer. The exhaust was removed from my 111k mile M3 and is in great shape, however it is taking up valuable space in my garage so it must go. Nice upgrade for your 325 or 328. Location is Southern Indiana and I would prefer not to ship, however I might be convinced otherwise. Matt Weimer __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 17:55:52 -0700 From: "Curtis Ingraham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> That 96 lb includes penalty weight, which is why they're no longer competitive at the track. Curt Ingraham Neil Maller wrote: > ... I see that it weighs a hefty 55.4 lbs, which sounds like more steel than > aluminum. I have a couple of steel - Iron? Tungsten? Depleted uranium? - > Lincolns at home that weigh a massive 96 lb each, but then they don't get > taken anywhere. > > For track use I just bought one of the newer small frame aluminum jacks from > HF: <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91039> > It's lighter (24.2 lb) and easier to pack than their original Al jack. > > Neil - Your garage can never have too many jacks! > 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 21:22:26 -0400 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected], "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> i have been using the same hf aluminum jack for over 4 years now. it gets abused for 10 race weekends a year and worked in the shop all winter. never had a problem with it. works great, safe as any other jack i have used. almost any jack is unsafe on uneven pavement or gravel... ---- "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just don't feel safe using those disposable HF jacks. Too many tracks > where you have to jack on uneven pavement or worse gravel, and while a jack > stand makes sense while changing pads, it does work for changing wheels. 24 > lbs is tempting, but I just can't do it. > > Stan > > > > I see that it weighs a hefty 55.4 lbs, which sounds like more steel than > > aluminum. I have a couple of steel - Iron? Tungsten? Depleted uranium? - > > Lincolns at home that weigh a massive 96 lb each, but then they don't get > > taken anywhere. > > > > For track use I just bought one of the newer small frame aluminum jacks > from > > HF: > <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91039> > > It's lighter (24.2 lb) and easier to pack than their original Al jack. > > > > Neil - Your garage can never have too many jacks! > > 96 M3 > > 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: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 21:53:38 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have heard too many stories about the HF jacks. For every good story such as yours, there is at least one about a broken jack. Uneven ground is difficult, but if the jack is strong, it is only a matter of slippage, no issue of breakage. That is one of the most commonly described HF failures is use on imperfect surfaces. Glad yours has held up. Stan [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i have been using the same hf aluminum jack for over 4 years now. it gets abused for 10 race > weekends a year and worked in the shop all winter. never had a problem with it. works great, safe > as any other jack i have used. > > almost any jack is unsafe on uneven pavement or gravel... ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 19:48:51 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [email protected] Subject: Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have heard too many stories about the HF jacks. For every good > story such as yours, there is at least one about a broken jack. Operator error. Had mine for several years and lots and lots of (ab)use. If uneven surfaces is a problem then park somewhere where it's level, duh... :-) -Carlos 98 M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 22:56:39 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Carlos Lopez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I've heard that explanation, and it probably accounts for a large number of the failures. BUT: 1. A "good" jack won't fail even if used improperly. 2. Ever been to Limerock? Grass and gravel unless you park on the road through the pits. I know there are other tracks that are worse. You've got to be realistic. Stan ----- Original Message ----- From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Operator error. Had mine for several years and lots and lots of > (ab)use. If uneven surfaces is a problem then park somewhere where > it's level, duh... :-) > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 20:44:43 -0400 From: "Stan Jackson Jr." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I just don't feel safe using those disposable HF jacks. Too many tracks where you have to jack on uneven pavement or worse gravel, and while a jack stand makes sense while changing pads, it does work for changing wheels. 24 lbs is tempting, but I just can't do it. Stan > I see that it weighs a hefty 55.4 lbs, which sounds like more steel than > aluminum. I have a couple of steel - Iron? Tungsten? Depleted uranium? - > Lincolns at home that weigh a massive 96 lb each, but then they don't get > taken anywhere. > > For track use I just bought one of the newer small frame aluminum jacks from > HF: <http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91039> > It's lighter (24.2 lb) and easier to pack than their original Al jack. > > Neil - Your garage can never have too many jacks! > 96 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 18:57:59 -0700 From: Herman Chan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: M42 Spark Plugs Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Scott wrote: > Kevin, I'm not Gary, but thanks for the input on the di-electric > grease. > I'll continue to not use it like I haven't for the last 35 years. And > Neil, Jim Ochi said the same thing (privately) about using a 5/8" > socket, > so I'll look for one (or the 16mm) this week. Otherwise I can just > get > creative with hose, grappler tools and all kinds of other > interesting bits. > I'll still need a 16mm deep socket for breaking it loose and final > torque. Well, Scott, you need not worry about the absence of dielectric grease. As many a M42/44/50/etc. owner can attest, BMW has devised a secondary system to protect the spark plug connection. Over time, the specially-designed gaskets between the valve cover and the spark plug chambers allow a measured amount of motor oil to seep into the chambers and submerge the connection in oil. However, it can be a bit quirky -- the amount of oil in each chamber isn't consistent, and some cylinders don't receive the special treatment. Much like the self-undercoating system employed by many old British and Italian cars, it hasn't quite been perfected yet. But seriously, the plug to wire connection is pretty secure, and the chamber is sealed by the wire's elbow cap at the top. The only contamination I'd worry about is oil from the aforementioned leaky valve cover gaskets. In addition, a 5/8" Craftsman spark plug socket will work fine. It has the rubber insert and costs a whopping $3.99. If you don't have a 6" extension, you'll need one of those, too, but together, it won't cost much more than a couple quarts of synthetic oil or a few coffee drinks. Herman >> <-these things? more than two is probably too many. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 19:56:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Carlos Lopez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: E46M3 trans and diff fluid recommendations Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Timely thread, as 'Jack is ready for another trans fluid > replacement. He's had Redline MTL for the first 50k, then D4 for the > > next 75k. MTL might have shifted a bit quicker but maybe stiffer > when > cold, D4 is smoother all around. > Any long term experiences with using a mix? > What about mixing 75w90 instead of 75w140? I mix MTL and MT-90 on my E30s with rattly input shaft bearings or whatever rattle rattles. Carlos 98 M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 14:23:07 -0400 From: "R Plum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Sears Aluminum/Steel Jack Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On 6/5/06, Stan Jackson Jr. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Has anybody checked out this aluminum/steel jack at Sears? Is it the same > one they have had around for awhile? Any indication that the steel part > makes significantly better than the crap aluminum ones being sold elsewhere? > Not looking to start the old aluminum jack thread again ... Stan, we have two of the aluminum craftsman jacks in our shop (Subaru R&D) and we have not had one problem with them in the two years we have owned them. They weigh about 18-20kg I think, much lighter than our big Lincolns. There is some creeking every now and then, but I'd still like to have on at my house, FWIW. Ryan ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 20:47:27 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: E90 M3 Revealed Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> <http://www.justracing.com/bmw/viewtopic.php?t=101> - Mark ----- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 21:13:53 -0700 (PDT) From: Andre Yew <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E90 M3 Revealed Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Speaking of coupes, I followed a 335i (twin-turbo 3.0L 300 hp/300 ft-lbs) coupe to work this morning, and the car pretty looked production-ready --- no tape, all emblems, etc. It's a very handsome car in the classic sense and should appeal to even the most ardent Bangle-bashers. The rear end seems almost out of place when compared to all the other BMWs out there --- it reminds me very much of the 8 series, and the car has that GT-like look, too. Unfortunately, it looks like its weight may be on the GT side as well, with the 335i coming in around 3500 lbs. If they just maintain the E46 M3's 10 lbs/hp, the E92 M3 could be 2 tons! Anyway, here are more cool photos of the E92 M3 going around the 'Ring: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139879 That first picture is classic. --Andre On Mon, 5 Jun 2006, Mark Dadgar wrote: > <http://www.justracing.com/bmw/viewtopic.php?t=101> ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 21:19:12 -0700 From: Mark Gold <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Cc: Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: E90 M3 Revealed Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For those interested, here's the complete set of pics. http://sbeuroclub.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=1204 Sincerely, Mark Gold Sacramento Chapter BMWCCA On Jun 5, 2006, at 8:47 PM, Mark Dadgar wrote: > <http://www.justracing.com/bmw/viewtopic.php?t=101> > > - Mark > ----- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Check out my JustRacing Home Page at: > http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar > > > 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 ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(15 messages) **********
