The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 597 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Suspension Books Re: Suspension Books Re: Hi-Flow Catalytic Converters Re: Hi-Flow Catalytic Converters Re: Good books on suspension dial-in? Re: Hi-Flow Catalytic Converters E34 525iT head question Re: E34 525iT head question Diesels Re: Diesels Re: Diesels
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:32:07 -0700 From: Steve Albrecht <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: BMW Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Suspension Books Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have found these books extremely useful for track schools and especially autocross. Sports Car and Competition Driving by Paul Frere. Forward by Phil Hill Secrets of Solo Racing by Henry A. Watts How to make your Car Handle by Fred Puhn (an awesome source of info) Drive to Win by Carroll Smith Cheers Steve Albrecht ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:57:07 -0700 From: Mark Dadgar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Suspension Books Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On Oct 18, 2007, at 9:32 PM, Steve Albrecht wrote: > I have found these books extremely useful for track schools and > especially autocross. > > Sports Car and Competition Driving by Paul Frere. Forward by Phil Hill > Secrets of Solo Racing by Henry A. Watts > How to make your Car Handle by Fred Puhn (an awesome source of info) > Drive to Win by Carroll Smith Good list. I'll add "Going Faster" by Carlos Lopez. <http://www.amazon.com/Going-Faster-Mastering-Race-Driving/dp/ 0837602262/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/105-4012531-0014008? ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1192769710&sr=1-1> Also, "Speed Secrets" and "Inner Speed Secrets" (in spite of the touchy-feely title) by Ross Bentley. <http://www.amazon.com/Speed-Secrets-Professional-Driving-Techniques/ dp/0760305188/ref=pd_bbs_2/105-4012531-0014008? ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1192769799&sr=1-2> - Mark ----- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out my JustRacing homepage at: http://www.justracing.com/homepage/mdadgar ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:00:39 -0400 From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Matt Bader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: Hi-Flow Catalytic Converters Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Matt, I'd try Tim @ Speed Force Racing... http://www.europeancarweb.com/projectcars/0612_bmw_m3_turbo_project/testing.html I bought my exhaust for my 944 Turbo from him... As far as removing the cats for track-events, the only way to trick the 02 sensors is with MIL eliminators... (placing the correct resistance on the line) HTH. -Jason '86 951 "Sparky" '70 240Z "Dusty" '03 325xi "Daisy" '06 Mini CooperS "George" > Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket Hi-flow catalytic > converters? I am trying to figure out a way to open up my exhaust while > still keeping things OBDII compliant. Alternatively, I'd like a way for me > to have a set-up that would allow me to swap out the CATS for track days with > a mid-pipe of some sort. But, it is not clear to me how I deal with the 02 > sensors if I temporarily pull out the CATS. I was thinking of replacing the > stock headers with SuperSprint which has the air injection ports, hi-flow > cats for the mid-section, and a Corsa exhaust for the back part. > > My car is forced induction, and Karl from Active Autowerke, who's opinion I > respect, says the CATS are the single biggest restriction on the stock > system. Active sells a race header with simulators, but I don't think I can > get past inspection with those. > > I have considered shorty headers (e.g Jet Hot) but they are supposedly very > difficult to install, and offer minimal gains. > > Any advice would be appreciated. > > Matt Bader > 98 M3/4 > Delaware ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:00:35 -0400 From: "Gary Derian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Hi-Flow Catalytic Converters Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> A simple resistor won't do it. Gary Derian > As far as removing the cats for track-events, the only way to trick the 02 > sensors is with MIL eliminators... (placing the correct resistance on the > line) > > HTH. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 08:04:41 -0400 From: "Jason Kay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jeff Nord" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: Good books on suspension dial-in? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Jeff, Besides the most excellent book suggestions, I'd also check out he 944 email list and web boards at Rennlist. If they don't have the answers, they'll point you in the right direction of who does. BTDT. '86 944 Turbo - DE/Street toy. (w/ ground control caster/camber plates, strut brace, FabCAR control arms, Koni-coil-overs, 968-MO30 swaybars) -Jason '86 951 "Sparky" '70 240Z "Dusty" '03 325xi "Daisy" '06 Mini CooperS "George" > Can anyone recommend a good book for laymen use on how to dial in a > suspension setup? > > Not going racing but want to understand the decisions and implications of > corner weighting, camber, caster, toe, shock and spring relationships, etc. > > Trying to setup a Porsche 951 as a solid lapping day car and feeling a little > blind at the moment. > > TIA, > > Jeff > > 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 -Jason '86 951 "Sparky" '70 240Z "Dusty" '03 325xi "Daisy" '06 Mini CooperS "George" ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:11:04 -0400 From: Neil Maller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Hi-Flow Catalytic Converters Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on 10/18/07 11:20 PM, "Matt Bader" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket Hi-flow catalytic > converters? I am trying to figure out a way to open up my exhaust while > still keeping things OBDII compliant. We fitted an aftermarket cat to a friend's E36 325i earlier this year. Although this is a dedicated, stripped out track car (roughly to Prepared spec) it's driven to the track and the owner wanted to keep a fully functioning cat. The one we used is sold as a lightweight racing cat rated for American V8 engines. It weighs under 5 lb (cat canister only) and cost about $60 as I recall. These can be ordered with various different sizes of input and output stub diameters. Note that welding is required - it's certainly not a bolt in installation. This car has a full custom exhaust system anyway, so that wasn't an issue. I don't doubt that Gary is correct about the longevity of a lightweight cat like this one. On the other hand at $60 a pop you could replace it as needed without much pain. The car is OBD-I, so we don't get any onboard feedback on effective cat operation. Indiana doesn't have emissions inspections, but there's no particular reason to think it wouldn't pass. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:53:57 -0400 From: Kevin Henry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "bmwuucdigest: uucdigest.com" <[email protected]> Subject: E34 525iT head question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I recently replaced my E36 with a '95 525iT. When I got it, I was getting a little oil in the spark plug wells, so 2 days ago I replaced the valve cover gasket and spark plugs. (VC gasket first, and complete, then the plugs after reassembly) I'm now getting white smoke out of the tailpipe, but only after the car has been running for a while, and it seems to be fine on power and the idle is good. The cooling system is also not getting pressurized, nor does it appear to be losing coolant. When the E36 cracked the head, I got lots of smoke when it was cold, and it went away as the car warmed up, this appears to be doing the opposite. I don't see how what I changed could have caused the problem, but it's a little too coincidental. Thanks Kevin '90 325i '95 525iT ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:30:58 -0700 From: "Marco Romani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "'bmwuucdigest: uucdigest.com'" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: E34 525iT head question Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If you overtorqued the plugs you may have cracked the head between the plugs and the valves. There isn't a whole lot of metal there. Marco -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Henry Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 10:54 AM To: bmwuucdigest: uucdigest.com Subject: [UUC] E34 525iT head question I recently replaced my E36 with a '95 525iT. When I got it, I was getting a little oil in the spark plug wells, so 2 days ago I replaced the valve cover gasket and spark plugs. (VC gasket first, and complete, then the plugs after reassembly) I'm now getting white smoke out of the tailpipe, but only after the car has been running for a while, and it seems to be fine on power and the idle is good. The cooling system is also not getting pressurized, nor does it appear to be losing coolant. When the E36 cracked the head, I got lots of smoke when it was cold, and it went away as the car warmed up, this appears to be doing the opposite. I don't see how what I changed could have caused the problem, but it's a little too coincidental. Thanks Kevin '90 325i '95 525iT 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.15.1/1079 - Release Date: 10/19/2007 5:10 AM ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:02:21 -0400 From: "Donald McMahon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Diesels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Brett The exhaust emissions process sounds interesting - will we need to ask for a refill of urea when we refuel with diesel or can we just piss in the tank? Don <plain text> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:53:37 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Diesels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Was at a BIMRS training seminar last week and BMW NA dropped by with a 335d for us to drool over. http://wardsauto.com/ar/bmw_diesel_us/ FYI ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 17:57:37 -0400 From: KMS- Brett Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Donald McMahon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, UUC Digest <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Diesels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Well, pissing in the tank is not an option because you won't be able to get to the filler... they're likely to be refilled from underneath the vehicle. The urea tanks (2 per vehicle) are supposed to last for the same interval as the oil change (18K in BMWs book?). If you ignore the warnings and the urea runs out, you will not be able to start the car. So... if you're stranded with a car that won't start, drink lots of water and climb underneath. Brett Anderson KMS Donald McMahon wrote: > Brett > > The exhaust emissions process sounds interesting - will we need > to ask for a refill of urea when we refuel with diesel or can we > just piss in the tank? > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:14:24 -0500 From: "Bill Proud" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Donald McMahon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Diesels Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> but ONLY if you can piss upwards while drunk !! .. Beepee ----- Original Message ----- From: "KMS- Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Donald McMahon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "UUC Digest" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [UUC] Diesels > Well, pissing in the tank is not an option because you won't be able to > get to the filler... they're likely to be refilled from underneath the > vehicle. > > The urea tanks (2 per vehicle) are supposed to last for the same interval > as the oil change (18K in BMWs book?). If you ignore the warnings and the > urea runs out, you will not be able to start the car. > > So... if you're stranded with a car that won't start, drink lots of water > and climb underneath. > > Brett Anderson > KMS > > > Donald McMahon wrote: >> Brett >> The exhaust emissions process sounds interesting - will we need >> to ask for a refill of urea when we refuel with diesel or can we >> just piss in the tank? >> > 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(11 messages) **********
