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#1. Re: [E36M3] HANS driver protection system - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 23:05:21 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@netcom.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] HANS driver protection system Re: >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. I've been using the original version ($725 indeed -- I looked at my '98 expenses) for over two years now. I'm very happy with it. Surprisingly, I've met only two other people on the West coast who have one. One thing the article failed to mention is that wearing the HANS is much more comfortable than having two shoulder straps (even with extra shoulder "pads") dig into you. The HANS distributes the force of the belts over your entire upper body, making it _very_ comfortable to drive for long times in the car. It's very light, too. I use it with two different Bell helmets -- a non-visored and a visored one. The mods they make to your helmet include adding a bunch of straps -- the straps stay on the helmet, so you can change helmets in 20-30 minutes. When I switched to the visored helmet I just sent them the helmet to do the mods -- I think it was $75. FWIW, I'm 6', 165 lbs, 44 or 46 size jacket, and it fits me very well. ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@netcom.com
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#2. For Sale: PF90 pads, F&R - from Hunter Johnson
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Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 10:32:26 +0100 From: "Hunter Johnson" <HJOHNSON@dbmail.debis.de> Subject: For Sale: PF90 pads, F&R Listers, Please email if you have interest in these. Paid $300, used once. Best offer takes 'em, I'll pay shipping within continental US. Hunter
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#3. Re: [uuc] Tires for sale-UPDATE - from BL5194@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 09:28:33 EDT From: BL5194@aol.com Subject: Re: [uuc] Tires for sale-UPDATE Hello everyone, I am writing a little update because it would be impossible to respond privately to everyone who has written me about tires. First I should say thank you to everyone who has called and emailed. I sold everything on a first come first served basis and now I will update everyone as to what is left. KUMHO-- V700 Victoracer- Road Race Tire (2) 255/17 $20ea (2) 245/17 $20ea Michelin/ BFG (4) MXX3 235/40/17 Marginal Condition $20ea (2) GForce R1 245/40/17 NEW $120ea (2) GForce R1 255/40/17 NEW $120ea (20) Comp T/A ZR 225/50/16 New, but shaved to half tread depth $25ea Toyo (4) Road Race Tire 245/45/16 $15ea Hoosier (1) Road Race Tire - Good as a spare $10 BBS Magnesium 3-piece 16x8.5 wheels- Will fit M3- these are from our Motorola Cup car. They are in good condition/as raced. They come with (5) Dunlop tires. As new the wheels are about $500.00ea. We will take the first $1000.00 for the used set and we have (4) new wheels ( I will confirm this again, and again, and again) those go without tires for $1200 for the set. Well, that's it. I'll do my best to keep in touch with everyone, and I will do a final update later in the week. Thanks again to Suzy and Rob for the bandwidth. Brian Leib t.c.kline racing ProParts www.ProPartsUSA.net 614.771.7744
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Fikse Wheels for the M3 - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 10:06:28 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Fikse Wheels for the M3 > Andrej's post was right on. He thinks my anodized ones aren't as pretty > as his. We've eyeballed them side by side, and he might be right. I > think he details his with a Q-tip. But I can clean mine with a dry It'll be a cold day in hell when my car gets a Q-tip! I bought my car to drive it, not to show it off durn it! harumph Andrej '97 M3
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#5. Re: Aluminum Jacks - from shane.a.kleinpeter@ac.com
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Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 10:05:50 -0400 From: shane.a.kleinpeter@ac.com Subject: Re: Aluminum Jacks It was written: 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. I reply: A good friend that works in the NASCAR world informs me that this is incorrect. The jacks are rebuilt when they wear out, not thrown away. WC teams have a lot of money, but throwing away expensive jacks isn't in the cards. By the way, I was in the garage area a couple weeks ago and noticed that they use the regular, heavy, steel jacks when doing regular work on the car to save the expensive aluminum ones from wear. Shane Kleinpter Tarheel Chapter (NASCAR country, yee-haw!) '96 M3 (getting new shoes today, if you need Yokohama A032R's and can't get them from Tire Rack, call Discount Tire, they have them in stock) '88 535is
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#6. [E36M3] WillowSprings-July 9? - from twisty M3
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Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 08:07:11 PDT From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: [E36M3] WillowSprings-July 9? Just thought I'd check if anyone on the list is going to Willow Springs on July 9th? If nothing else, I can at least pass the info on since it would be nice to have a good M3 showing. Speed Trial USA is putting on a one day event and it's only about $120 for the day (big track). From my understanding, because it's only one day, it's not actual time trials but just practice... still a fine excuse to spend the day at the track. I believe you can go with or without an instructor. Anyway, I know a few other M3 owners that will be attending and it would be nice to meet some more people from this list (or see some of you again). Here's the URL for info: http://www.speedtrialusa.com Jonathan L. ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
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#7. Driving/Racing Schools - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 08:26:17 -0700 From: "Peter Guagenti" <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Driving/Racing Schools After hearing about how much fun it is from all of you, I am looking to take a driving or racing school. I contacted my insurance company and they said that my car is _not_ covered, so my wife (who happens to work in corporate insurance) has said it is a no-go in the Bimmer. So, assuming I still want to do it, what are my options? I've already contacted Skip Barber, are there other options? Is it possible to rent a car for the day? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks! -peterg
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Driving/Racing Schools - from John Payne
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Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 09:49:05 -0600 From: "John Payne" <jpayne@peakss.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Driving/Racing Schools Hey Peter, check out http://panozracingschool.com They are located at Road Atlanta and offer V8 powered panoz cars. They have 3 or 4 day courses scheduled this summer. I have not attended but I talked with them last week while in Atlanta....It sounds REALLY fun! > -----Original Message----- > From: Peter Guagenti [mailto:peter@guagenti.com] > Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 9:33 AM > To: E36M3 > Subject: [E36M3] Driving/Racing Schools > > > Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 08:26:17 -0700 > From: "Peter Guagenti" <peter@guagenti.com> > Subject: Driving/Racing Schools > > After hearing about how much fun it is from all of you, I am > looking to take > a driving or racing school. I contacted my insurance company and > they said > that my car is _not_ covered, so my wife (who happens to work in corporate > insurance) has said it is a no-go in the Bimmer. > > So, assuming I still want to do it, what are my options? I've already > contacted Skip Barber, are there other options? Is it possible to rent a > car for the day? > > Any advice would be much appreciated. > > Thanks! > > -peterg > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > ************************************************************* >
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#9. FS: M3 mats - from John Hearn
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Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 10:59:13 -0500 From: "John Hearn" <john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu> Subject: FS: M3 mats I have a full set of mats for any M3. I have the Velcro pads too. The mats are as good as new. I have only had them for 2 months. 1 trunk mat with M3 embroidery $75 1 full set of front mats with M3 embroidery and plain rear mats $85 Either selling as a complete set for $160 or selling trunk mat first and then floor mats can be sold separately John Hearn john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu <mailto:john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu>
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Front suspension for '95 and '96+ M3's - from nabli@attglobal.net
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Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 12:10:12 -0400 From: nabli@attglobal.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front suspension for '95 and '96+ M3's Ron, It is a metal piece that is bolted in between the strut hat and the bottom of the strut tower along with a gasket. The part is 31 31 2 489 795. Cheers, Jim Ron Katona wrote: > Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 21:48:58 -0400 > From: Ron Katona <rkatona@bellatlantic.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Front suspension for '95 and '96+ M3's > > Jim E. wrote: > > 3. from 3/96 the 3.2 uses a front spring strut tower reinforcement. > > Jim, can you elaborate? Is it a matter of a change in the way the strut > tower is constructed, or is it a piece that could be bolted or welded to > a '95 for added strength in that area? > -- > Ron "my springs are so stiff I'm surprised they haven't popped right out > of the towers" Katona > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > *************************************************************