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#1. Re: [E36M3] JTD Rear Shock Mount Shuttle Concept - from jay
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Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 22:30:29 -1000 From: jay <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] JTD Rear Shock Mount Shuttle Concept jim...so when is this gonna be available, and for how much...thanx!!! jim mihal wrote: > <<SNIP>>the shuttle concept: > The shuttle was designed to make the bushing replacement easier, due to > the fact that you can remove it without removing the > complete RSM, gasket, and interference nuts. This, however convenient, > does not benefit anyone unless they cut a 2" hole in the > carpet directly above the shuttle during the installation. There are > several options to make this a sanitary modification, but I prefer to > use a 2" round plastic body plug to cover the hole when finished. This > plug just happens to be about the same size of the roundel that resides > on early model wheels!
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#2. Re: : [E36M3] Winter tires - from John Firestone
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Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 11:56:25 -0500 (EST) From: John Firestone <john.firestone@nord-com.net> Subject: Re: : [E36M3] Winter tires Hi Tom, > I don't disagree with Paul's view below but perhaps I wasn't clear. I was > suggesting the use of a SP5000 instead of a pure snow or winter tire. What size tire are you looking for and what speed rating? The German auto magazines test winter tires for general use, and I have a smattering of this year's reviews. With regards from John. '96 318is -- john.firestone@nord-com.net
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#3. E36 M3 stuff for sale.. - from ClassiGuy3@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 12:29:19 EST From: ClassiGuy3@aol.com Subject: E36 M3 stuff for sale.. I am selling the following. Bought a 540is -Stock cd changer w/rug cover and mounts/ 2 cartriges - 250 -clear euro lights set - 200 -Bilsteins/H&R's (1k mile) - 650 -UUC Sways - 375 -18inch bbs rc's polished with pilot mxx3's 2353518 set of 4 about 3k miles. -2200 -floating rotors with 20k miles. -100 -Factory alarm w/box 2 leather transmitter covers. - 250 I am also open to best offers..all prices are without shipping. all parts located in Brooklyn NY. Leo
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#4. possible Xenon HID group purchase - from NickG
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Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 15:12:18 -0500 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: possible Xenon HID group purchase Hey Gang, I found a Xenon HID conversion kit today, and was wondering if anybody was interested in participating in a group purchase. We would require a minimum of 10 sets, at a price of $525/set (plus shipping). What makes this kit different from the others is that the HID bulbs install directly into the factory headlight housing with no mods or adapters (or glue) whatsoever. They just screw in like a standard 9006 bulb. The ballasts are made by Hella. It's basicaly a plug and play system. I saw the kit installed today on a '95 M3 and it's the real thing. They also offer a kit for H1 bulbs (for those with the Euro headlamps), and every other bulb style for that matter. I haven't seen that kit yet, but I will shortly. If you're interested, send me an email so I can determine whether to set it up or not. Nick nikog@mediaone.net
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#5. Recent M3 purchase: a couple of questions - from Carguymb@aol.com
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Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 18:46:51 EST From: Carguymb@aol.com Subject: Recent M3 purchase: a couple of questions I recently bought a nice '95 M3, with under 40k miles, really good condition, with only a couple of small issues. One of those is the battery, which seems to have/is leaking. There's some (limited) corrosion in the area under the battery, and a little more around the vent hose grommet, where the vent hose exits under the car behind the right rear wheel. I can clean it all up, but it leads me to wonder about putting an Optima back there, so I can forget about this being a problem again. Anybody else with an Optima (or one of the knockoffs)? Any issues with installation? Second question is regarding the headlight switch. Is it supposed to be back lit? Most (or all) of the other little icons on switches and controls are back lit, but this switch isn't. Do I have a bulb out, or is this the way it's supposed to be? TIA, Martin Bullen '95 M3 '97 Z3 2.8
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#6. M3 FloorMats for sale - from Daniel
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Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 19:23:19 -0800 (PST) From: Daniel <m3_driver@yahoo.com> Subject: M3 FloorMats for sale Just the 2 rear ones...BRAND NEW in grey $29.00 shipped to your door Thanks Daniel __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Shopping - Thousands of Stores. Millions of Products. http://shopping.yahoo.com/
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#7. Car and Driver 50-70 passing test - from Bora Akyol
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Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 19:38:42 -0800 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@pluris.com> Subject: Car and Driver 50-70 passing test I was reading old issues of C&D today and for a 95 M3 they list 7.6 seconds as the 50-70 time in top gear. I just did this test in my car and I see 9.2 seconds using the OBC timer. I know that this is not very accurate but was C&D smoking something? Before y'all say that my car is shot, I would like to note that it dynoed 2 months ago at 214 rear wheel HP. Let me know what you think. Bora Bora Akyol Pluris akyol@pluris.com
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#8. One Lap of America - from Bora Akyol
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Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 19:39:52 -0800 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@pluris.com> Subject: One Lap of America Does anyone know what the average expenditure for this event is? I always wanted to do this, of course I need to include the cost of getting there from the west coast. Bora Bora Akyol Pluris akyol@pluris.com
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#9. Spark plugs and BMP prices - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Sat, 25 Nov 2000 22:45:23 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: Spark plugs and BMP prices If we look closer, we'll see the BMP plugs which they sell for $22.95 for the OBDII M3s is a '...KORC', while the 'correct' one which is selling for approx $12.95 is '...KQRC'. Not only is it too expensive, but its the wrong model number?! _____________________________ Paul Elliott '99 Alpine White M3 <25000 mi Forged M dbl-spokes; Rotex pads; Dinan Stage II Supercharger; Stygar Short Shift kit and Clutch Stop; Skaggs Pedals; X-brace; Sound by Kenwood Excelon, Polk, JL Audio
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Recent M3 purchase: a couple of questions - from NickG
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Date: Sun, 26 Nov 2000 02:09:39 -0500 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Recent M3 purchase: a couple of questions > Second question is regarding the headlight switch. Is it supposed to be back > lit? Most (or all) of the other little icons on switches and controls are > back lit, but this switch isn't. Do I have a bulb out, or is this the way > it's supposed to be? The headlight switch should be backlit. The light turns on whenever the ignition is on (even when the lights are turned off). Nick