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#1. RE: [E36M3] Roll bar Recommendations & M5 License Plate - from MDadgar@handspring.com
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 11:50:55 -0700 From: MDadgar@handspring.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] Roll bar Recommendations & M5 License Plate Rich wrote: > 1. I need a roll bar recommendation for my 95 M3. I have > been looking at the autopower high speed bar with removable > cross brace. If you're willing to wait 4 months or can find a used one (used as in "previously installed," not "held the roof up"), the TC Kline bar is absolutely gorgeous. I have one in my E30 M3. It also has the removable cross-brace. I think it's a better quality bar than the Autopower and it fits better, too. The craftsman who makes them for TC Kline does a great job of following the interior contours of the car. Incidentally, I found my bar on EBay for $150. It cost me more than that to ship it here (I wanted it fast). Go figure. - Mark '95 M3 '97 528i 5-spd '88 M3, Hennarot ---- Mark Dadgar - Product Manager, Accessories (650) 230-5037 voice - (650) 230-2100 fax mdadgar@handspring.com - Handspring, Inc. "wide awake on the edge of the world" - Marillion Check out Visor at www.handspring.com!
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#2. Re: List Welcome - from Fasferrari@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 15:53:58 EDT From: Fasferrari@aol.com Subject: Re: List Welcome unsubcribe
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Aluminum Jacks - from Skip Bogard
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 16:06:46 -0400 From: Skip Bogard <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Aluminum Jacks One of the better buys is the Argo Manufacturing "Pace Race" jack. It is a hybrid alumninum/steel jack. The hybrid feature saves you about $150 off a full aluminum. It comes in at about 39-43 lbs vs. 30 lbs for all aluminum. Not too shabby since a Lincoln is around 100 lbs. or more. Nice Pace Race jack pictures here: http://www.hyjacks.com/race.htm Check out "Circle Track" magazine to some distributors carrying Argo. Or try this place http://www.genjac-greasesvc.com/ in South Carolina, I'd guess they service a lot of the short track guys without much money. Now, those Nascar teams alledgedly just throw their $1200 Brunhoezels away after every three races. Argo Manufacturing Order line - 800-327-3552 Phone - 630-377-1750 - Skip Seth Thomas wrote: > > Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 13:18:13 -0400 > From: "Seth Thomas" <porsche993@mindspring.com> > Subject: Aluminum Jacks > > Okay guys I need some help here. My dad needs a new jack for around the > house and then I need one for the track. So to get one that we both can use > I thought about getting an aluminum one. Yes I know they are expensive but > this is my dad that is getting it. I need to pay him back someway or > another. I called Steve at the Ultimate Garage and he no longer sells them. > So I need to find another place that sells them. Do you guys know of where > I can get one? > > Seth Thomas > www.m3power.com > www.m3ltw.com > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > *************************************************************
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#4. HANS driver protection system - from Rich Gay
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 15:07:51 -0500 From: "Rich Gay" <rich_gay@linbeck.com> Subject: HANS driver protection system This week's AutoWeek has a nice writeup on the HANS system, which is a clever neck-brace which apparently dramatically reduces neck injuries in frontal collisions. CART and F1 have both done some testing and are reported to be impressed. I'd like to find out more about this, but AutoWeek didn't provide details, nor am I able to find anything via the usual Web search engines. Anyone know more? - Rich
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#5. RE: [E36M3] HANS driver protection system - from MDadgar@handspring.com
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 13:32:04 -0700 From: MDadgar@handspring.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] HANS driver protection system Rich wrote: > This week's AutoWeek has a nice writeup on the HANS system, which is a > clever neck-brace which apparently dramatically reduces neck injuries > in frontal collisions. CART and F1 have both done some testing and are > reported to be impressed. > > I'd like to find out more about this, but AutoWeek didn't > provide details, nor am I able to find anything via the usual > Web search engines. I'm interested in this, as well. HANS looks like a total no-brainer for serious track junkies. Any pointers would be appreciated. - Mark '95 M3 '97 528i 5-spd '88 M3, Hennarot ---- Mark Dadgar - Product Manager, Accessories (650) 230-5037 voice - (650) 230-2100 fax mdadgar@handspring.com - Handspring, Inc. "wide awake on the edge of the world" - Marillion Check out Visor at www.handspring.com!
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#6. Re: [E36M3] HANS driver protection system - from Rich Gay
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 15:36:36 -0500 From: "Rich Gay" <rich_gay@linbeck.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] HANS driver protection system on 6/12/00 3:32 PM, MDadgar@handspring.com at MDadgar@handspring.com wrote: > I'm interested in this, as well. HANS looks like a total no-brainer for > serious track junkies. > > Any pointers would be appreciated. I found a phone number to them, and spoke with Jim Downing, who is the inventor. There are two units available for use in an upright seating position. The larger unit, which has been available for several years, is $725. The new unit is somewhat smaller, and is $950. For both units, you send them your helmet, and they attach the device to the helmet, and send it back. Jim says they are working on a way to remove the smaller device, and it may be available in a few months with that option. For what it is worth. Not cheap, but... we had a BMW Club Racer hit a wall head-on last October, during a driving school, at an estimated speed around 70 mph. The car had a very well-done custom cage, which probably saved his live. In spite of that though, he had numerous broken bones, including in in neck, and is still going through a recovery process. I'd expect this HANS device might have made a huge difference to him. Something to think about anyway. If anyone is interested, here is the contact information: 1-770-457-1046 - Rich
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Fikse Wheels for the M3 - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 16:57:57 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fikse Wheels for the M3 I haven't seen any replies to this yet, so I'll answer as one opinion. Sorry if this turns out kinda lengthy.. I have a '97 M3, stock suspension, with Fikse's. I run the 17x8.5 Fikse FM10's, offset 37.5mm. On each rim is a 245/40/17 Toyo Proxes T1-S. No spacers needed, no rubbing on my setup. Previous to this I ran the Toyo Proxes T1 plus, also with no rubbing or issues of any kind. With the 37.5mm offset, the rear tire comes fairly close to the fender lip. With a wide tire, like an R compound, or with a dropped suspension, you might have to roll the fender lip. Another possible contact point is the front strut. With my old Proxes (t1+), they came _really_ close to the strut. No rubbing, but I couldn't get a finger between the tire & the strut. Again, with a wider tire you might run into issues. I don't know whether you could fit a 255/40/17 tire up front without spacers. more below, replied per paragraph. > I'm thinking about buying some Fikse rims for my '95 M3. I know that there > are a number of folks on the list who already have some Fikse's or at least > knowledge on wheel fitment on the E36 M3, so help me out here, please. > I'd like to keep the wheels all the same width so I can rotate them like the > stock 7.5" that are currently on my car. I also want to stick with 17" > diameter to keep tire costs reasonable. I'd also like to stay away from > spacers, if at all possible. What is the widest rim that I can run without > getting into rubbing issues? I have Bilstein's and H&R sport springs. Will > I have to roll the rear fenders? What is the widest tire I can run on these > wheels? > I was thinking 8.5" all the way around and 245/40 or 255/40 if they will > fit. My main interest here is to get some wheels that look nicer and are > stronger and lighter than my stock wheels (everyone says that the 95 rims > are soft as butter). I want the widest tire possible for increased handling > and higher cornering threshold. By my calculations, the 245's are 1.3% > greater in overall diameter and the 255's are 2.6% greater than the stock > 235/40's. How much is too much, when increasing overall diameter? I am > suspecting that this will make my speedometer readings incorrect... is there > anything else? > Now lets talk about the wheels. I'm split between the FM5 and FM10... the > FM10 looks more boss (IMHO) but won't be easy to clean... I might put up > with that since they look so nice, but I'm not dead set on this. Fikse > offers anodization on their wheels. I'm guessing that this is for race > cars. What are your suggestions for a road car which might see a driver's > school and a bunch of highly spirited romps down the Texas Hill Country > roads? Do I need anodization? Will this make cleaning the wheels easier? > Does it look ugly? I'm not into the chrome look at all, but considering the > $$$ spent here, I'd like them to look sharp. I've seen some rims with the > polished look, and I was impressed... The FM10's do look great, especially when clean. They do get dirty quickly, especially with stock brake pads (like on my car). There's a lot of nooks & crannies for brake dust to accumulate on the FM10's, they are a bit more difficult to clean. A brush attachment for a garden hose works reasonably well. I had many of the same concerns as you, I wasn't too keen on the idea of a chrome wheel either. Rest assured, the basic finish is not chrome, it is more of a machined aluminum. It does look very sharp. See previous comment about how they look when they're clean :) Check out this picture of Calvin Hare's M3: http://www.bmwmpower.com/Gallery/e36gallery/M3-08.jpg on Suzy Kraft's E36M3 site. Not quite chrome, but definitely not silver paint. (Calvin was one of the guys who convinced me to go with the machined FM10's, so I guess it's my turn now <G>) I have seen FM10's with the silver anodized finish. They're not quite as sharp as the machined finish (in my opinion), but cleaning these is apparently very easy - one local CCA member told me he just simply hoses off the brake dust, whereas I have to scrub it with either a hose, a rag, or both. Tough call, when the machined ones are clean, they're spectacular looking. But cleaning them takes some effort. > Now finally, what are the best locking lugs available that match the finish > of the Fikses? I saw an M3 at the BMP Fun Day last year with some nice > FM10's and lugs that looked great. Even though they were large, they > matched the finish well. Anyone know the brand and where to get them? DON'T DO IT. Yes, I'm yelling on purpose. When I bought my Fikse's, I bought locking lugs from them as well. They were the McGard style locks. For a while everything was fine and dandy, no problems. Then earlier this spring I went to rotate my wheels, and the key itself started digging into the locking lug, and stripping at the same time. End result, I had to go to a tire shop where they used a special locking lug removal socket. They hammer this socket onto the lug & extract it off. Needless to say, at this point I don't run locking lug nuts, nor do I ever plan to again. That's what insurance is for. I will say another thing about the Fikse's. When I bought them, I didn't really think much of the fact that they are a true 3 piece rim. The Fikse's are very strong, but they're not indestructible. On a long road trip of the US last fall, we bent one of the rims on the inside, bent it enough to where it cracked just slightly. Not enough to let out air (lucked out!), but enough to cause a noticeable vibration while driving. Since it is a true 3 piece rim, my tire shop ordered a rim half from Fikse, and replaced the rim half. It cost a bit more than straightening a bent stock rim ($200), but it resulted in a rim that was as strong as a new rim. I think the FM10's are great, and wouldn't hesitate to purchase them again. Andrej '97 M3
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#8. RE: [E36M3] X-brace - from Wentz, Don
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 15:21:22 -0700 From: "Wentz, Don" <don.wentz@intel.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] X-brace >Usual disclaimer blah blah, just a very satisfied customer and I learned a great >deal from him. If you ever have the chance take him up on his offer of help you >will not be disappointed. >Rob 95M3 I too have gotten much good advice and help from Ron - first on my 318ti and now on my 'new' 95 M3. Rob mentioned that his build date 5/94 M3 did NOT have the inserts. FWIW, my build date 11/94 DID have them (which was great as it makes the xbrace install a SNAP, I had to install the inserts in my ti). So Ron, I have moved my 'clutch stop' from the ti to the M3 (it's great!) but the M3 pedal is way too high when my foot is off of it. Easy adjustment? thx, dw
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#9. Fw: M Roadster for sale - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 16:40:44 -0700 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com> Subject: Fw: M Roadster for sale A friend of a friend asked me to post this - It's in the Silicon Valley area. Joe Dyer ----- Original Message ----- > 1998 BWM M Roadster (Silver) > > apx 13,000 k miles > lease payoff - $36,181 > > Features: > > Cruise Control > Halogen free-form headlights > Quad Exhaust pipes > 6 CD changer/player > Remote Control Alarm > Harmon-Kardon 10-Speaker Sound System > Electrically Adjustable Leather Heated Seats > Electric Convertible Top > Electric Windows with one-touch function > M-sport steering wheel > > Under Warranty > 3 Year/36,000 mile scheduled maintenance > 4 Year/50,000 mile warranty > Six year limited rust warranty > BMW Roadside assistance 4 years/50,000 miles > > Contact: Floyd Kellman > Home: (408) 996-3061 > Pager: (408) 237-6320
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#10. Center of gravity - from COVINGTON,WAYNE (HP-FtCollins,ex1)
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 17:19:25 -0700 From: "COVINGTON,WAYNE (HP-FtCollins,ex1)" <wayne_covington@hp.com> Subject: Center of gravity About how high off the ground is the center of gravity of a stock E36 M3? Wayne Covington