Hi all, I believe it was Steve Mertz that was discussing the following topic w/ me at Mosport this past wknd prior to my demise....unfortunately - when he was sharing this w/ me, I had no idea I would require a rad this week!!

Anyhow, Steve was mentioning that, a cooling tip for track use - is to use the "triple core" Z3 rad (not dure if it's from an M-Z3 or not...) in the e36 M3 in place of the regular "dbl core" M3 rad. Can anyone please confirm this and whether OR not these are indeed the same physical dimensions??? I'm checking w/ my local dealer, who is trying to help - but not sure that I want to trust them...

Not meaning to sound like I'm doubting Steve, but if anyone by chance happens to have part numbers handy OR have already undertaken this mod, I'd appreciate some background.

Thanks very much!
Dave Rowlison
EMAIL DIRECT: drowlison@ctdi.com

I heard it was the M-coupe rediator.

Steve's email is srmtz@ptd.net if you want to send him a note...

Since you're doing it you may want to look into a fluidyne aluminum rad but I just still use the stock one...

-Mike

However, $689 usd vs. ~$200 usd for the M-Z3 tricore, is wee bit of a difference for something that I doubt works +3x better.....

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....One more question, while I'm on that front end replacement track....I suppose it would NOT be legal in I-Prepared to utilize a fibreglass front bumper cover - or would it?? If it were the exact same dimensions??? :confused

It's just that I have one already (fibreglass unit) and an OEM unit from the stealer is +$550CAD

Thanks again Mike and all!
Dave

Zionsville's aluminum radiator is only $460... I've got one and was impressed with the factory fit and install. I think the factory 3-core unit is a lot more than $200... maybe closer to $350, it seems like.

I've got an S54 M Coupe Radiator in my garage ready to go in.

Honestly, it doesn't look much different than the stock M3 unit but from what I heard, it does make a difference.

I paid approx. $290 shipped from Bimmerzone.

My price is good then for the same as what Spencer has at $290 CAD (~210 usd)
Dave

My price is good then for the same as what Spencer has at $290 CAD (~210 usd)
Dave

:eek: Where did you find it so cheap? $290 shipped was the best price I could find anywhere.

Hell, thats barely more than a stock radiator.

I've got a friend that can buy from them direct up here in TO.... :)

No fiberglass body panels are allowed in prepared. Must be OEM bumper cover. Can utilize non-LTW OEM splitter if desired.

Rules say - if it doesn't say you CAN do it then you CAN'T

Remember - depending on how much FASTER you are than me at the Glen, that's when I decide whether to test if you put the fiberglass HOOD back on the car!!! :eek:

hahahahahaha :)

But hey, is a bumper considered a "body panel"??? :az

On another note...
As for the Glen....first things first....I just found out that I may not be able to get a front left spindle for literally weeks....I might be toasted. Any ideas??? As we never had any 1995 M3's up here in Canada, I may have to try to find a used one in the US somewhere....

Help from anyone who may have a FRONT LEFT '95 M3 SPINDLE would be MUCHO appreciated

Dave Rowlison

Help from anyone who may have a FRONT LEFT '95 M3 SPINDLE would be MUCHO appreciated

Dave Rowlison

Part number? I may have one in my garage.

Interestingly enough, it would be from the front clip I bought to repair my car when I wrecked last year....

-Mike

If you have one Mike that would be awesome....Pls let me know....again front LEFT(drivers side)

Thanks!
Dave

get me the PART # so I can confirm. Most people do not know what the SPINDLE is - they refer to several parts as the spindle. So let me know. But I do have a full left strut, hub, kingpin so the "spindle" is probably on there...

Spindle = King Pin

The piece that the hub mounts to. It then mounts to the bottom of the strut and also has the attachment points for the caliper.

Thanks,
Dave

If Mike doesnt have one give Zionsville a call. They always have that type of stuff in stock. I bought a set for my bros DM car. Relatively cheap from them