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#1. Re: [E36M3] Any suggestions for Driving School? - from jay
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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:23:47 -1000 From: jay <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Any suggestions for Driving School? make sure its a "sport" sunscreen...the kind where it's sweat proof and wont sting your eyes...i've heard a story where someone was using sunscreen and sweat dripped some of it into her eyes and she couldnt see and had to pull over (riding a motorcycle at the time!!!)...she ended up okay but her eyes were stinging for a while... > > I'd take: > > - motor oil > - drinking water (LOTS of it) > - sunscreen snip
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Any suggestions for Driving School? - from Carey Probst
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 06:13:38 -0400 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Any suggestions for Driving School? If this is your first school I'll add the advice I got from Trackmasters (an East Coast School), Leave your ego in the pits. You will be passed by many a 'slower' car whose driver has a lot more experience so don't let the ego tempt you to do something stupid. I was passed by a little Suburu in the rain at Watkins Glen but had already had the ego lecture. AWD and experience will usually triumph over ego and power. Enjoy yourself and remember, it's not a race. -- Carey Probst '99 M3 Technical Director E-Mail: Carey.Probst@oracle.com Perm: hcprobst@alum.mit.edu A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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#3. Insurance and Driving Schools - from Carey Probst
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 07:00:35 -0400 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Insurance and Driving Schools On another list there was a thread about being denied insurance coverage for accidents at driving schools because the companies invoked a 'no racing' clause. I recommend that before attending the school contact your insurance agent and request an insurance certification form. Mine provided a coverage guarantee for my M3 and my son's 325 certifying to Trackmasters, Genesee Valley BMW CCA, and Watkins Glen, that I was fully covered for the driving school events. The agent even asked if we did skid pads so knew what to expect. My insurance is with State Farm, others may not be so reasonable but I figure better to request first than try to convince some adjuster that the damage was really from a deer wearing blue the same shade as the Armco. -- Carey Probst '99 M3 Technical Director E-Mail: Carey.Probst@oracle.com Perm: hcprobst@alum.mit.edu A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
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#4. Mintex brake pads - from Eric.C.Dotson@travelers.com
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 08:03:32 -0400 From: Eric.C.Dotson@travelers.com Subject: Mintex brake pads Hey gang, I know some of you are using Mintex pads. I'm trying to decide between Mintex and stock. Stock pads are a known commodity - they stop well, will stand up to some track work, but are dusty. I used to have Mintex pads on my VW and they worked well, and had very little dust. The thing is, the REAR pads will have to do some track time (I have a set of front pads for the track) until I get some dedicated rear track pads. Those of you that have the Mintex pads, how do you like them? Ever had them on the track? BTW, I don't like Metalmasters and the Repco Delux pads don't stop well enough for me. TIA Eric 95 M3 95 325i
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#5. Re: mirrors - from david kroth
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 06:28:15 -0700 (PDT) From: david kroth <david_kroth@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: mirrors > unfortunately, one of the > caveats of DOT approval is having the "OBJECTS IN > MIRROR..." writing on the > mirror, I read somwhere (this list maybe?) that the "OBJECTS IN MIRROR..." message was not a government requirement but rather something that the manufacturers did for liability reasons. I guess I was misinformed. Hey, remember when that supply ship collided with the Russian space station and nearly knocked it out of the sky? Turns out that OBJECTS IN MIR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR. Ok, I stole that from someone... ===== David Kroth david_kroth@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com/
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#6. re: Looking at 320i race car, any thoughts? - from Robert S Verenna
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 10:02:26 -0400 (EDT) From: Robert S Verenna <robv+@andrew.cmu.edu> Subject: re: Looking at 320i race car, any thoughts? Pieter- I asked the same question on another forum (UUCGarage on eGroups, check the archives) a few months ago; I've since deleted the personal replies but the overwhelming consensus was that if you ever want to be competitive, that is NOT the car to do it in. Here's what I was told: The competitive 320i's bear very little resemblence to the original car - different motors, often tube-framed, etc. Keep in mind competitive is subjective - in CCA racing, you often could/would be running in a field of one or two so you'd technically win class, but all the other cars on the track would be passing you. To keep up with them, even in the CCA, you'd have to get crazy with the car. There's a good web page out there somewhere (can't find it right now) that records someone doing just that, and he's still having trouble being successful with the car. He's into it for a large sum of money and was one of the ones who advised me to stay away! That said, if you're just looking to have fun and learn and the price is right, go for it. I don't know how many events you've been to so far, but most of the people I know have been hooked and eventually want to compete. I was looking for a race car, so the lack of competitiveness was a major issue for me. It might not be for you if you just want a safe track/school car. Please keep in mind none if this is a reflection on your driving; the car is simply an inferior platform compared to other cars it is often classed with (such as the 2002). As far as driving fun goes, any car on the track is fun to drive! :) - rob '95 M3 - wanted to be a race car, back to daily driver '79 Rx7 - SCCA ITA racer in 2001 Excerpts from mail: 17-Aug-100 [E36M3] E36M3 #446 by E36M3@bmwmpower.com > I'm considering a 1977 320i race car. This car was originally set up for > BMWCCA racing by Black Forest Tuning but has been used for round-abouts and > auto-x for the past year or so. The car has no fan, instead using an > electric unit. The interior is entirely stripped and a full cage has been > installed with bars to at least the rear shock towers, maybe the front also. > > I would use this car for driving schools, SAFE events, auto-x, time trials, > etc. and possibly BMWCCA racing at some point. This would be a "learning > platform". As I understand it, this car could never really compete in SCCA > racing, except maybe in GT which is very expensive. > > So, what's the M3 content? M3 would probably have to go, at least > temporarily, in lieu of a tow vehicle. > > Any thoughts on this car and setup? Would this be a fun car to drive? - Rob Verenna ICQ #17396472 All Rights Reserved. Standard Disclaimers Apply. !!! Fight Spam! http://www.cauce.org/ !!!
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#7. EBC greenstuff brake noise - from Ted Telesky
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 10:09:21 -0400 From: Ted Telesky <TTelesky@compuserve.com> Subject: EBC greenstuff brake noise I just installed EBC greenstuff pads and new rotors. After 300 miles they still squeak. Has anyone had this problem? The mechanic said he used brake grease (Mercedes type) on the pads. Is this just a break in issue? Thanks for your help. Ted
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#8. Attention: Track Junkies - from shane.a.kleinpeter@ac.com
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 10:19:45 -0400 From: shane.a.kleinpeter@ac.com Subject: Attention: Track Junkies Hey everyone. The Triangle (North Carolina - Raleigh area) Z-club is having a driving school / time trial in cooperation with the Traid Sports Car Club next weekend, August 26 and 27th at Carolina Motorsports Park in Kershaw, SC (about an hour south of Charlotte). They have apparantly not gotten the response they were hoping for and have LOTS of room left in the school. Basically this means there will be plenty of room to run on the track with small run groups. So, contact John Downing if you are interested, see note below: Shane Kleinpeter Tarheel Chapter BMW CCA '96 M3 '88 535is From: Downing, John [mailto:jdowning@ci.durham.nc.us] > Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2000 8:45 PM > To: sesmith@cisco.com; kgriggs@authorgenics.com > Subject: FW: TZC at CMP > > > > > > Hey, everyone! Sorry this is so late going out, but life has been > > exceptionally interesting lately. I won't bore you with the details > > unless you REALLY need subject matter for a blues number. > > > > The school is going to be VERY small. I need your help on 3 > things: 1) if > > you know anyone who wants in, have 'em call or post ASAP, 2) if you know > > any instructors who need some track time, send 'em my way, 3) if you are > > experiened enough at CMP to drive solo or maybe with a > check-off ride, let > > me know. I can't/won't guarantee anything, and if you get a full time > > instructor, don't take it the wrong way - we probably just see a lot of > > untapped potential in you. > > > > Event HQ is the Colony Inn in Camden 800-356-9801 -- $49 a > night, lots > > of parking. > > > > Thanks for being a part of what I am certain will be a great weekend at > > this challenging track. > > > > John > > > > 919-560-4570 x245 (W) > > 919-560-4090 (fax) > > 336-376-9711 (H)
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: mirrors - from nabli@attglobal.net
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 11:26:18 -0400 From: nabli@attglobal.net Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: mirrors No you are not necessarily misinformed. I took a glance at the FMVSS and could not find it. This was just a glance though but since the FMVSS do NOT apply to individuals like you and me then it is what we call a moot issue. Cheers, Jim E. david kroth wrote: > Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 06:28:15 -0700 (PDT) > From: david kroth <david_kroth@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: mirrors > > > unfortunately, one of the > > caveats of DOT approval is having the "OBJECTS IN > > MIRROR..." writing on the > > mirror, > > I read somwhere (this list maybe?) that the > "OBJECTS IN MIRROR..." message was > not a government requirement but rather > something that the manufacturers did for > liability reasons. I guess I was misinformed. > > Hey, remember when that supply ship collided with > the Russian space station and nearly knocked it out > of the sky? Turns out that OBJECTS IN MIR ARE CLOSER > THAN THEY APPEAR. > > Ok, I stole that from someone... > > ===== > David Kroth > david_kroth@yahoo.com > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. > http://im.yahoo.com/ > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > *************************************************************
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#10. Gunmetal Grey wheels? - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2000 09:24:36 -0700 From: "Peter Guagenti" <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Gunmetal Grey wheels? I've seen a few people lately with factory wheels painted a gunmetal grey, similar to the MM 11-2 Sport finish. Does anyone know where/how to get that done? I'd love to take a set of street wheels I've got and get that finish done. Thanks. -peterg