The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 404 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: <E30> Hacking it apart Re: <E30> Hacking it apart <E30> strut brace Re: <E30> strut brace Re: <E30> strut brace Re: <E30> strut brace Re: <E30> strut brace Re: Garage Battery Charger Question Re: Garage Battery Charger Question
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:54:02 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: <E30> Hacking it apart Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well whoever suggested the Milwaukee Torch blades .... thanks. The E30 was sawn up this weekend to make way for another E30 that we plan to make a track car. We stripped out the motor and other useful parts and sent the carcas to Japan/China/Korea take your pick. We went through 5 blades. The E30 is one strong little car. Anyone need help on this in the future , let me know. -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:51:58 -0500 From: "Fuerst, Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E30> Hacking it apart Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We use Bahco blades here. Quite happy with them and a LOT less than Milwaukee, Dewalt, etc. Not sure if these links will work or not. http://extranet.bahco.com/CONndc.asp?Save_UID=1&wp=&GotoCat=true&cmbLang uage=1 http://extranet.bahco.com/Catalogue/CONCat.asp?lchapterID=1&lsectionID=4 Thanks, 1st ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:15:15 -0600 From: Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: <E30> strut brace Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My '87 325 has H&R springs, Bilstein Sports and the M3 control arm bushings but no other modifications. A garage that had aligned it told me what amount of negative camber there was (don't remember the number) and he suggested it was probably right for my purposes; he knew I tracked the car. I've now come into possession of a strut brace. My question is 'if I install the brace, and it would appear the tops of the struts may have to be pushed out a little, will I then loose any negative camber?' If so, and for track purposes, am I better to not install the brace? I do not have any problems with adverse tire wear at this time, other than the outsides, front and back, get eaten IMO too much at the track. TIA Clarence West Bend, WI ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:29:43 -0600 From: "Paul Garnier" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Clarence'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'UUC Digest'" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E30> strut brace Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Modify the brace to fit the car,,,not the other way around Paul Garnier FastNetworking.com 281-827-0725 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Clarence Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 4:15 PM To: UUC Digest Subject: [UUC] <E30> strut brace My '87 325 has H&R springs, Bilstein Sports and the M3 control arm bushings but no other modifications. A garage that had aligned it told me what amount of negative camber there was (don't remember the number) and he suggested it was probably right for my purposes; he knew I tracked the car. I've now come into possession of a strut brace. My question is 'if I install the brace, and it would appear the tops of the struts may have to be pushed out a little, will I then loose any negative camber?' If so, and for track purposes, am I better to not install the brace? I do not have any problems with adverse tire wear at this time, other than the outsides, front and back, get eaten IMO too much at the track. TIA Clarence West Bend, WI 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: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:52:36 -0500 From: Kevin Henry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Cc: Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E30> strut brace Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> According to Ireland Engineering, there may be 2 different chassis dimensions between the strut towers. Most cars are 1002 mm between the towers, and thus most braces are made to that spec. Some cars appear to only be 980mm between the towers. If you hold the brace on top of the towers, and it looks close to fitting (within a couple mm too wide), jack the front end up and install it with the pressure off the suspension. The chassis often has some flex to it from long term use, but the brace should fit without forcing it. It won't hurt your camber settings--it will actually make them more consistent side to side, especially if you are running R-compound tires and there is some chassis flex already present. Kevin ---- Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My '87 325 has H&R springs, Bilstein Sports and the M3 control arm > bushings but no other modifications. A garage that had aligned it told > me what amount of negative camber there was (don't remember the number) > and he suggested it was probably right for my purposes; he knew I > tracked the car. > > I've now come into possession of a strut brace. My question is 'if I > install the brace, and it would appear the tops of the struts may have > to be pushed out a little, will I then loose any negative camber?' If > so, and for track purposes, am I better to not install the brace? > > I do not have any problems with adverse tire wear at this time, other > than the outsides, front and back, get eaten IMO too much at the track. > ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:45:15 -0500 From: "Fuerst, Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: <E30> strut brace Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> FYI, according to my frame spec sheets: For 85-89 cars it's 930mm (36-5/8") CC on the front inner bolts. On the 89 iC it's only 920 (36-1/4") On the ix it's 1162 (45-3/4") to the outside but it shows the orientation is different (2 bolts parallel on the outside) Not familiar with the quirks on the ix. I was always told the towers sag in so on many cars you need to jack them and let them sag back to install the brace as someone stated. The sheets give some more details to other points. I have not been ambitious enough to throw it on the CAD but I will someday. Thought it would be good info for an X brace. 1st ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 20:48:57 -0500 From: "marshall lytle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, <[email protected]> Cc: "'Clarence'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: <E30> strut brace Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> and if jacking it up with the suspension hanging still leaves you a few mm short. A good ole farm jack between the strut towers works wonders. They fit perfectly over the engine. Stretch it a few mm too far and leave it with the jack on overnight. Take jack off and put strut bar on immediately. Btdt. I don't think that sparco strut bar on my old e30 race car will ever come off....;-) marshall -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Henry Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 5:53 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Clarence Subject: Re: [UUC] <E30> strut brace According to Ireland Engineering, there may be 2 different chassis dimensions between the strut towers. Most cars are 1002 mm between the towers, and thus most braces are made to that spec. Some cars appear to only be 980mm between the towers. If you hold the brace on top of the towers, and it looks close to fitting (within a couple mm too wide), jack the front end up and install it with the pressure off the suspension. The chassis often has some flex to it from long term use, but the brace should fit without forcing it. It won't hurt your camber settings--it will actually make them more consistent side to side, especially if you are running R-compound tires and there is some chassis flex already present. Kevin ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:34:26 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Garage Battery Charger Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ed, I've got an old Sears charger with the analog meters which has been very reliable over the years. In your choices both handle different types of batteries. Desulphation is a key feature. If you ever have a problem I would imagine you could take a trip down to the local Sears and get it taken care of. Don't know if this would apply to Schumacher....being in Austria/Schweiz and all. -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:15:43 -0600 From: "Roberts, Clarence H CIV USA" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Garage Battery Charger Question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Is "desulphation" a real feature or a marketing manager's dream? Don't all battery chargers desulphate through the very process of charging a battery? I.e., a charged battery's lead plates increase in size as the active material absorbs sulphate from the acid electrolyte during discharge then decrease in size as they give up the sulphate during charging. So what is the battery charger manufacturer claiming that isn't already happening with every battery charger? When a charge can no longer restore the sulphate to the electrolyte your battery is worn out. Side issues: without the sulphate the electrolyte becomes water. Then the battery can freeze (BTDT). Overcharging the electrolyte can generate hydrogen gas and a spark can cause an explosion (BTDT, too). -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2007 5:34 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [UUC] Garage Battery Charger Question Ed, I've got an old Sears charger with the analog meters which has been very reliable over the years. In your choices both handle different types of batteries. Desulphation is a key feature. If you ever have a problem I would imagine you could take a trip down to the local Sears and get it taken care of. Don't know if this would apply to Schumacher....being in Austria/Schweiz and all. -Kevin ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail communication is confidential and is intended only for the individual(s) or entity named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, use or disclose the contents of this communication to others. Please notify the sender that you have received this e-mail in error by replying to the e-mail. Please then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. Thank you. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 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(9 messages) **********
