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#1. Re: [E36M3] tires - from Sean Hester
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Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 00:26:17 PDT From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] tires jim b. is not qualified to answer the question "what's normal tire wear?" ;-P because either: - he gets tires made of diamond. - he knows rubber gnomes that go out and spray rubber on his tires at night to make them last longer. 30,000 miles including lots of track time is WAY WAY WAY too much to be normal. i get about 20,000 out of a set of street tires with NO track time. and i get about 300-400 miles out of a set of track tires. >From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@home.com> >Reply-To: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@home.com> >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmwmpower.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] tires >Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 00:19:55 -0500 > >Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 22:16:51 -0700 >From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@home.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] tires > >At 03:29 PM 6/23/00 -0500, Dave2664@aol.com wrote: > >Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 16:29:05 EDT > >From: Dave2664@aol.com > >Subject: tires > > > >What's the average life for tires on an e36M3 (Mostly used for highway - > >normal driving) - 98M3 > >That is such a vague question, that you'll get the same number of different >answers as people who reply. > >So, I'll add my info: First, define "normal" :-) OK, nevermind. I got >~24,000 miles out my first set of MXX3s, which was mostly highway miles, >but did include a couple of track schools & autox. > >I currently have somewhere in the neighborhood of 30,000 miles on the Pilot >Sports (Sean, I told you I'm easy on tires :-)). I say "neighborhood" >because I've put a lot of miles on the track tires, so I don't know the >actual mileage on these Pilots (car has 56,000+ miles on it). But they are >strictly street tires. And since I have 8.5" wheels all around, I rotate >them roughly every 10K, and about 10K ago had them dismounted and remounted >on the other side (L<->R), due to the negative camber I run. The tires are >just starting to wear on the wear bars. > >Gee, that was quite possibly the longest answer to "how many miles on your >tires?" :-) > >Anyway, hope it helps. > >Jim Bassett >1998 M3/4 - tire budget has gone so well, I'm thinking of getting a race >car :-) > > >************************************************************* >List Commands >UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. >************************************************************* > > ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com
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#2. [E36M3] tires - from Dave Hogg
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Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 08:45:59 -0400 From: Dave Hogg <springwood@BlazeNet.net> Subject: [E36M3] tires Jim Bassett wrote: >~24,000 miles out my first set of MXX3s, which was mostly highway miles, but did include a couple of track schools & autox.< I was just laughing out loud at the irony of this statement, which most of us crazies consider to be quite a normal, matter-of-fact assertion. I love this list! Dave Hogg
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#3. Re: [E36M3] 5-speed vs 6-speed - from John Van Houten
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Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 09:42:58 -0500 From: "John Van Houten" <jvanhouten@ix.netcom.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 5-speed vs 6-speed Suzy- I've heard that the 6 speed is not as strong as the 5 speed, so given your, um... "extra" torque, you may want to stick with the 5 speed. I think someone (Jason Leung?) had problems with it handling the extra (in his case excessive) torque. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Suzy Kraft" <suekraft@mindspring.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmwmpower.com> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2000 6:59 PM Subject: [E36M3] 5-speed vs 6-speed > Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 18:53:17 -0500 > From: Suzy Kraft <suekraft@mindspring.com> > Subject: 5-speed vs 6-speed > > How are the gear ratios different between a 5-speed and a 6-speed? Like > what would be the difference going from first to second gear? > > Suzy > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > ************************************************************* > >
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#4. First Inspection - Data point - from Dargan
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Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 11:48:46 -0400 From: "Dargan" <dargpa01@slic.com> Subject: First Inspection - Data point I just had the first inspection done on my '99 M3. The "inspection light" came on right around 9000 miles. (I don't use the car in the winter.) Approximately 2000 of the total were track miles; the rest almost exclusively highway. Dropped car off in the morning; picked it up in the afternoon. They explained what they had done. No mention was made of the stainless brake lines, UUC strut bar, X-brace, etc., or of "over-revs". I don't know if anything was put on their computer or not. The "First Service" item includes a filter insert and 7 quarts of 5W40 SYN. Two other services were "Campaigns". First was 99V063 which was the air bag call back. I had never heard of the other -- 99EA01. This included an O-ring; harness; crankshaft POS/RPM; 8-cable strap. They just said that there had been problems with the crank positioner wiring and this was a service update. The bill was, of course, zero. Somewhat noteworthy, I think, is that I had zero complaints or fixes to request. Oh, the "loaner" was a new Subaru "Outback Limited". Very nice 4-door sedan with leather, etc. Handled well and seemed quiet and tight. Engine somewhat anemic, but trans. would downshift with little prompting.
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#5. WTB: Dinan carbon fiber intake with filter - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 12:10:37 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: WTB: Dinan carbon fiber intake with filter Hi All, Went to my dealer yesterday. They were having a Dinan performance parts show. I really like the looks of that Dinan carbon fiber air intake system. They told me I need to have the OBD II reprogramed if I install this. Is this true?? Will this intake give me a few additional hp??? Also the filter is tucked away under a "cutout". Not sure where the filter ends up. Those who know...will the filter get wet when it rains? So...does anyone have this part to sell? Some of you must have the Dinan intake laying around after installing the Jim C cold air intake (I know this is better, but can't afford the $$$ right now). Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 1st AS - '97 2nd AS - '98 & '99
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#6. FS: M3 CSL Carbon Fiber - from John Hearn
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Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 11:47:43 -0500 From: "John Hearn" <john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu> Subject: FS: M3 CSL Carbon Fiber I have an ash tray for the center console in front of the parking brake. It is an original M3 Lightweight carbon fiber piece. $50 OBO Please reply privately to: john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu <mailto:john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu>
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#7. FS: M3 floor mats - from John Hearn
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Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 11:52:06 -0500 From: "John Hearn" <john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu> Subject: FS: M3 floor mats I have a full set of mats for any E36 M3. They will come with the screw in Velcro pads. If you have the original twist tie downs, these can not only easily replace them, but also they give a cleaner look. The mats are new for all intensive purposes. I have only had them for 2 months. They or black (anthracite) 1 full set of front mats with M3 embroidery and plain rear mats $80 John Hearn john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu <mailto:john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu>
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#8. FS: BMW Motorsport seatbelts - from John Hearn
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Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 11:57:18 -0500 From: "John Hearn" <john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu> Subject: FS: BMW Motorsport seatbelts I have a full set of red with black stitching BMW MOTORSPORT seatbelts. The writing is about one half the width of the belt in bold capital letters. It repeats across the belt about every foot of space the the letters together are about 2 feet long. They are in perfect condition in the original boxes with all mounting hardware required. While in the car, the car was kept in a garage most of the day and all night so there is no discoloration. Set includes both front and rear bolts that work with the rear fold down seats. Please ask for pictures of them installed if you are interested. $450 OBO Please reply privately to: john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu <mailto:john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu>
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#9. FS: drop in air filters - from John Hearn
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Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 12:18:19 -0500 From: "John Hearn" <john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu> Subject: FS: drop in air filters I have two drop in air filters for the stock box on the M3. These will actually fit either the stock box or the Euro box. I have one ITG filter and spray for it. $40 I have one K&N filter. $30 Please reply privately to: john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu <mailto:john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu>
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#10. synthetic oil options - from John Hearn
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Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2000 12:33:40 -0500 From: "John Hearn" <john.e.hearn@vanderbilt.edu> Subject: synthetic oil options So what are the best synthetic oil options? I have used Red Line and Mobil 1 for a long time. The only problem I have with Red Line is the cost. What are other possibly cheaper options? Also, I was told that Mobil 1 changed their formula. If this is true, is Mobil 1 oil not a good anymore? Thanks, John Hearn