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#1. Re: [E36M3] bike racks - from George R Carr Jr
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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:39:50 -0600 From: George R Carr Jr <georgecarrjr@rmi.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] bike racks >Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 12:03:44 PDT >From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> >Subject: [E36M3] bike racks > >about 9 months ago (long after i didn't care about my M3) i bought >one of those bike racks that attaches to the trunk with pads and >hooks. > >of course it left marks in the paint of the trunk. > >now that i have a shiny new(er) M3 i DO care about my paint. how >can i attach a bike rack to my M3? or how can i use the one i have >without hurting the paint? (rags unter the rubber pads, etc.) > >thanks! >________________________________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > >************************************************************* >List Commands >UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. >************************************************************* I use a Thule with the attachment kit for the M3. Wax up the contact points, clean the rack feet, and put it on. I've used mine for two years now of heavy skiing and biking without a problem. ========================== georgecarrjr@rmi.net
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#2. Michigan Speedway - from John Van Houten
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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 14:59:53 -0500 From: "John Van Houten" <jvanhouten@ix.netcom.com> Subject: Michigan Speedway Anybody know anything about the road course that clubs use at Michigan Speedway? I'm jonesing to get some more track time, but I'm not sure if its worth the drive time and relatively high expense (more than most club schools) for a road course at an oval track. I looked for a map, hotlap, description, etc. on the web and it's just NASCAR roundy-round based stuff. Any help is appreciated. John
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#3. RE: stop scratches - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 16:02:16 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: RE: stop scratches Sean wrote >now that i have a shiny new(er) M3 i DO care about my paint. how can i >attach a bike rack to my M3? or how can i use the one i have without >hurting the paint? (rags under the rubber pads, etc.) Another option may be to apply that thin film (laminate) typically used in front mask applications to a clean surface on your trunk so the wear areas are protected by it rather than your paint. It should be very easy to apply to a flat surface like a trunk (versus a nice compound curvy hood). This stuff is commonly available and is typically made by 3M. I also used some on the front of my car (hood, lights, bumper) when I went to driving school to keep the chips to a minimum. If you are careful when applying, it is nearly invisible although I did not care for my temporary application. Even though you may clean and wax the area prior to putting on the bike rack, we all know dirt gets under there almost immediately. That is why bras are typically such a bad idea for many people who just do not like to constantly remove them and clean the dirt off the hood, bumper and bra before reinstalling. Good luck. Best regards, Rich
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#4. RE: [E36M3] Bike Racks - from Michael Pahl
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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:02:40 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Pahl <michael_pahl@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Bike Racks You might look into Stonguard. They make/sell a product film that goes on the front of your car to protect it from rock dings and chips. You could probably get some of it to mount on your trunk where the bike rack goes. Or you could get the 3M product directly. Michael -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 12:03:44 PDT From: "Sean Hester" < seanh_race@hotmail.com <http://us.f31.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=seanh_race@hotmail.com&YY=11 843&order=down&sort=date&pos=0> > Subject: [E36M3] bike racks about 9 months ago (long after i didn't care about my M3) i bought one of those bike racks that attaches to the trunk with pads and hooks. of course it left marks in the paint of the trunk. now that i have a shiny new(er) M3 i DO care about my paint. how can i attach a bike rack to my M3? or how can i use the one i have without hurting the paint? (rags unter the rubber pads, etc.) thanks! ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com <http://www.hotmail.com/> _____ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages with Yahoo! Messenger <http://im.yahoo.com/> .
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#5. Re: [E36M3] stop scratches - from Sean Hester
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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:03:01 PDT From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] stop scratches >I just thought that the flexible magnet pads stuck to my refrigerator >door would go under the bike rack pads and solve this one easily. Ken >Robb that sounds promising. i have a (relatively) hard mount from the magnet to the metal, and the pad would rub back and forth on the backside of the magnet. sould like a plan! ;-) ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
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#6. RE: total cost of tracking my M3 - from Vijay Nuthulapaty
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Date: 21 Jun 2000 15:08:48 -0500 From: Vijay Nuthulapaty <Vijay.Nuthulapaty@abnamro.com> Subject: RE: total cost of tracking my M3 >>total cost? $31,567.84 >> >>more then $10,000 a year. (10-15 days a year). or roughly $1000-$1200 >>per >>day. Sean, The idea is to not keep track of the expenses :). When I bought my 325 to setup for club racing I started an initial spreadsheet of planned expenses and it did not look pretty. I've decided to ditch the spreadsheet and just throw all my bills into a box so that I can do a post mortem at the end of the year rather than a running balance. Vijay 98 RABID M3 94 325i
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#7. RE:HELP ME!!!!! - from B Horlacher
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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 16:18:18 -0400 From: "B Horlacher" <Horlacher@carrindustries.net> Subject: RE:HELP ME!!!!! I did have a 4 wheel alignment after I changed camber, however I think it may be wrong so I will have them recheck it, my tires are definitely cupped, I do not mind the inside tire wear but cupping causes the car to shake. Is there a way to decrease my negative camber to -1 instead of -2+ ??? Thanks again Bill Horlacher
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#8. Re: [E36M3] bike racks - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:13:25 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] bike racks You can always try the roof rack type bike racks. Yakima and Thule come to mind. Chester --- Sean Hester <seanh_race@hotmail.com> wrote: > Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 12:03:44 PDT > From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> > Subject: [E36M3] bike racks > > about 9 months ago (long after i didn't care about my M3) i bought one of > those bike racks that attaches to the trunk with pads and hooks. > > of course it left marks in the paint of the trunk. > > now that i have a shiny new(er) M3 i DO care about my paint. how can i > attach a bike rack to my M3? or how can i use the one i have without > hurting the paint? (rags unter the rubber pads, etc.) > > thanks! > ________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > ************************************************************* > > ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/
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#9. Re: rear pads and rotors - from Jones, John
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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 16:21:37 -0400 From: "Jones, John" <JJones@INTERGEN.com> Subject: Re: rear pads and rotors Vern asked: ~~~~~~~~~~ How difficult is it to change the rear rotors and pads on my 98 M3? ~~~~~~~~~~ Piece of cake. However, you will need a VERY short hex socket for the top bolt on the rear, as the bolt (guide bolt? anyone? anyone?) lines up nicely with the strut, and leaves no room for a long socket. John Jones 98 ///M3-4
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#10. Bike Rack - from Ed Tang
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Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 13:37:30 -0700 (PDT) From: Ed Tang <etangf1@yahoo.com> Subject: Bike Rack Sean wrote: >now that i have a shiny new(er) M3 i DO care about my >paint. how can i >attach a bike rack to my M3? or how can i use the >one i have without >hurting the paint? (rags unter the rubber pads, etc.) Trunk racks really suck. I've had two and I always had to check the mirrors b/c YOU NEVER KNOW! Once I dented the trunk lid tying the rack too tight. I'm really paranoid about the darn thing coming off. Once my friend had the tire too close to the muffler and it blew the tire on the bike. We freaked out because we thought the bike fell off. You might have to bite the bullet like I did and get a roof rack. I have a Saris and it attaches to the rain gutter. It doesn't marr the surface and it is safe. I've even got a cargo rack to haul junk to the track, ie. tool box, air compressor, lawn chairs, portable picnic table, Steve D. brake bleeder, mini grill, you name it. Hope it helps. Ed Tang 95 Cosmos M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/