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#1. Re: Korman Front Camber Shims Question - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 19:22:15 -0000 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Korman Front Camber Shims Question <html><DIV> <P>On a stock car I got a -.7 camber exact on both sides. I used a 1mm shim and got an exact -1.4 on both sides. This was on stock bolts and 1mm washer. I felt I could use more camber after a trip to Lime Rock so I got the Korman kit and now its 2mm shims with the longer bolts. The bolts are really strong but they have rusted (to date). The camber is around -2 I am assuming. From my experience its -.7 per mm of shim used. DRAWBACK. I am running 245s on the front wheels and before they were OK, now they are rubbing and I had to get spacers for it along with longer lugs. The car was then out of balance due to the spacers so </P> <P>A) I can go back to the balancing place and have a on car allignment done and MARK the position so each time I take them on and off I have to make sure its exact, plus I will face the same problem with my track wheels and tires and its also a pain to put the wheels on with the washers.</P> <P>B) Make life real simple, get KMAC Camber Plates. </P> <P>NOTE: I am using 245s on front, for many this may not be a problem. I have ran 235 YOKO 032R on a 17*8 wheels with no problems with the shims.</P> <P> </P> <P>Ahmad </P> <P>98 M3/4<BR></P></DIV><br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p></html>
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#2. Need Help: 235 or 245 for a 17x8.5 rim ??? - from Jeremy Warfield
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 11:57:12 -0800 (PST) From: Jeremy Warfield <cosmos95_swa@yahoo.com> Subject: Need Help: 235 or 245 for a 17x8.5 rim ??? I have been on a wheel hunt for my 1995 m3 for the last couple months and have finally decided to go with the MVR Magnums in the 17x8.5 et38 at all four corners. (This setup is for street use only. In the spring I am going to be running my '95 rims and Yoko A032's for driver schools and misc) The current problem is deciding on a section width for the new tires. If I stay with a 235/40, won't the tire appear to "stretched" across a 8.5 inch rim? But, if I go with the 245/40, I don't believe I will have enough wheel offset in the front to prevent rubbing. Any suggestions??? Thx ===== JW- 1995 ///M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: Korman Front Camber Shims Question - from Daniel
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 12:42:53 -0800 (PST) From: Daniel <m3_driver@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Korman Front Camber Shims Question The camber shims that are provided are 4mm each from Korman Hmmm.... Dan --- Ahmad Lutfeali <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> wrote: <HR> Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 19:22:15 -0000 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Korman Front Camber Shims Question <html><DIV> <P>On a stock car I got a -.7 camber exact on both sides. I used a 1mm shim and got an exact -1.4 on both sides. This was on stock bolts and 1mm washer. I felt I could use more camber after a trip to Lime Rock so I got the Korman kit and now its 2mm shims with the longer bolts. The bolts are really strong but they have rusted (to date). The camber is around -2 I am assuming. From my experience its -.7 per mm of shim used. DRAWBACK. I am running 245s on the front wheels and before they were OK, now they are rubbing and I had to get spacers for it along with longer lugs. The car was then out of balance due to the spacers so </P> <P>A) I can go back to the balancing place and have a on car allignment done and MARK the position so each time I take them on and off I have to make sure its exact, plus I will face the same problem with my track wheels and tires and its also a pain to put the wheels on with the washers.</P> <P>B) Make life real simple, get KMAC Camber Plates. </P> <P>NOTE: I am using 245s on front, for many this may not be a problem. I have ran 235 YOKO 032R on a 17*8 wheels with no problems with the shims.</P> <P> </P> <P>Ahmad </P> <P>98 M3/4<BR></P></DIV><br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p></html> ************************************************************* List Commands UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). To issue a command/request to the server: Send a message with the command you wish executed as the subject of the message. ************************************************************* __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices. http://auctions.yahoo.com/
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#4. Re: A Cautionary Tale - Followup - from Sean Burke
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 16:16:35 -0500 From: "Sean Burke" <sburke@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: A Cautionary Tale - Followup If I remember correctly, this guy lives in Zanesville, OH. Are there any other M3 owners in the Columbus/Dayton/Zanesville area that would like to join me in paying him a visit if Ned wishes? I'm sure enough of us on his doorstep might convince him to return the money. --Sean '98 M3/4 -------------------- 9 -------------------- Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 10:53:29 -0600 From: "Ned Coonen" <ncoonen@hotmail.com> Subject: A Cautionary Tale - Followup Marshall called me a week ago today asking for me to give him time to get the money together to buy the fake wing back from me. He said he had discovered that I wasn't "just another a$$hole on eBay". That was due in part to the pressure brought to bear by many of you. Thanks! I agreed not speak publicly about the deal for a week. He was to arrange for the funds. Shame on me for trusting him again. It seems that he has used that week to roll up the sidewalks and disappear. He made a lame effort to change his name on eBay from JPBIKEWORLD TO BIMMERBOYY and discovered that all feedback and fraud complaints remain linked.
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Price for 95 M3 - from Adam Fila
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 16:29:25 -0500 From: "Adam Fila" <ylf@mindless.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Price for 95 M3 Kbb is published with a sole purpose of serving as a tool used by sleazy dealers to rip off unsuspecting customers. Their numbers have no basis in the real world. I bought my 95 M3 back 3 years ago, with 25k miles, from a BMW dealer with the CPO warranty for under $27k ! Car was barely used, looked brand new. Realistically, low mileage clean 95's sell for 20-22k right now, less for higher mileage or tracked cars. -Adam Fila '95 M3 -----Original Message----- From: Jim Wilcox [mailto:JimShadow1@home.com] Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 8:24 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Price for 95 M3 Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 08:13:06 -0600 From: "Jim Wilcox" <JimShadow1@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Price for 95 M3 Colin, I have almost the exact car. I'm selling it with my set of winter wheels/tires plus 2 extra street tires. I'm having a helluva time moving it at $24,500. My car is EXTRA clean. Talk about frustrating. Not trying to be a bummer, just warning you of what may be out there. Unfortunately, the prices of the '95 M3's are plummeting. Kbb had my car at $27,800 when I first advertised it 3 months ago. Today Kbb has it at $25,200. Good luck selling! JIM ----- Original Message ----- From: "Collin Porterfield" <cporterfield@home.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2001 6:04 PM Subject: [E36M3] Price for 95 M3 > Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 17:55:29 -0600 > From: "Collin Porterfield" <cporterfield@home.com> > Subject: Price for 95 M3 > > Guys: > > I am going to sell my 95 M3. It is black on black, 5 speed, OBC, sunroof, > cruise, tail, in dash CD. It has about 58,500 miles and is in very good > condition, particularly the interior. What do you think it is worth? > > Collin Porterfield > Dallas, TX > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. > GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). > > To issue a command/request to the server: > Send a message with the command you wish executed as the > subject of the message. > ************************************************************* > > ************************************************************* List Commands UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). To issue a command/request to the server: Send a message with the command you wish executed as the subject of the message. *************************************************************
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Price for 95 M3 - from david tow
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 13:55:51 -0800 From: "david tow" <david_tow@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Price for 95 M3 Don't believe E36 M3 prices are dropping dramatically, guys! A good look at the current Bay Area ads might very well change your mind on this. David Tow >Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 06:37:08 -0800 (PST) >From: Daniel <m3_driver@yahoo.com> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Price for 95 M3 >The trade-in value of the '95M3 (good condition) cars >here in Houston is $17000-$19000 >Its pretty bad...BMW made too many of them... >Dan _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#7. driving tips - from dahermann@alum.mit.edu
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 17:25:12 -0500 (EST) From: dahermann@alum.mit.edu Subject: driving tips a question for those of you that track your cars: what do you think is the best way to develop good shifting techniques? unfortunately, i came late to the world of manual transmissions and i'm finding that i'm quite slow in corners due to poor gear shifts. from what i've seen, it seems that heel-toe shifting is almost required for smooth gear changes in corners. i've heard some say that it can be done without heel- toe techniques, but i can't imagine how that would work. any suggestions for how to improve would be appreciated (whether heel-toe or otherwise). right now, track time is a waste of time and money since i'm braking and turning for corners far too conservatively to compensate for my poor gear shifts. tia, dan 88 325is 96 M3
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#8. RE: [E36M3] driving tips - from MDadgar@handspring.com
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:42:00 -0800 From: MDadgar@handspring.com Subject: RE: [E36M3] driving tips Dan wrote: > a question for those of you that track your cars: what do you think is > the best way to develop good shifting techniques? unfortunately, > i came late to the world of manual transmissions and i'm finding that i'm > quite slow in corners due to poor gear shifts. from what i've > seen, it seems that heel-toe shifting is almost required for smooth gear > changes in corners. i've heard some say that it can be done without heel- > toe techniques, but i can't imagine how that would work. > Chance are good that you're trying to shift too late (ie too far into the braking zone) and rushing the whole deal, ruffling the car's feathers as you try to get everything done quickly. Shift (and brake if necessary) earlier. Get the gear shift done smoothly and the car balanced back on the gas. You'll find that as your shifting technique improves, you'll be able to shift later in the braking zone. I personally feel that learning to heel&toe is critical to being smooth on the track. Which is basically the same thing as being fast. I highly recommend that you learn to do this, but DON'T try to learn at the track. Learn on the street, in your everyday driving. You'll find that it'll be easier to do once you get on the track because you'll be pushing the brake harder, which lines it up with the gas pedal better. - Mark '95 M3 '97 528i 5-spd '88 M3, Hennarot ---- Mark Dadgar - Product Manager, Visor (650) 230-5037 voice - (650) 230-2100 fax mdadgar@handspring.com - Handspring, Inc Check out Visor at www.handspring.com!
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#9. Re: [E36M3] driving tips - from Rich Gay
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 17:07:15 -0600 From: "Rich Gay" <rich_gay@linbeck.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] driving tips on 1/26/01 4:34 PM, dahermann@alum.mit.edu at dahermann@alum.mit.edu wrote: > a question for those of you that track your cars: what do you think is > the best way to develop good shifting techniques? unfortunately, > i came late to the world of manual transmissions and i'm finding that i'm > quite slow in corners due to poor gear shifts. from what i've > seen, it seems that heel-toe shifting is almost required for smooth gear > changes in corners. i've heard some say that it can be done without heel- > toe techniques, but i can't imagine how that would work. First, you need to shift before entering the turn. The shift should be completed, and the car in gear, before you begin moving the steering wheel. As Mark recommended, you should practice heel-toe downshifts on the street, not the track. I found it easiest to first practice them coming up to stop signs and red lights. Once I got comfortable with the rhythm of the sequence, I began practicing the heel-toe before turns. - Rich
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#10. Re: [E36M3] driving tips - from F. Graziano
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Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 18:18:54 -0500 From: "F. Graziano" <fgraziano@monmouth.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] driving tips well, we're on the subject. Any sites that have good basic info on Heel toe techniques. thanks, Frank ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich Gay" <rich_gay@linbeck.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] driving tips > Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 17:07:15 -0600 > From: "Rich Gay" <rich_gay@linbeck.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] driving tips > > on 1/26/01 4:34 PM, dahermann@alum.mit.edu at dahermann@alum.mit.edu wrote: > > > a question for those of you that track your cars: what do you think is > > the best way to develop good shifting techniques? unfortunately, > > i came late to the world of manual transmissions and i'm finding that i'm > > quite slow in corners due to poor gear shifts. from what i've > > seen, it seems that heel-toe shifting is almost required for smooth gear > > changes in corners. i've heard some say that it can be done without heel- > > toe techniques, but i can't imagine how that would work. > > First, you need to shift before entering the turn. The shift should be > completed, and the car in gear, before you begin moving the steering wheel. > > As Mark recommended, you should practice heel-toe downshifts on the street, > not the track. I found it easiest to first practice them coming up to stop > signs and red lights. Once I got comfortable with the rhythm of the > sequence, I began practicing the heel-toe before turns. > > - Rich > > > ************************************************************* > List Commands > UNSUBSCRIBE - (in subject line) unsubscribes you from the mailing list. > DIR - sends a listing of files available in the list's GET directory. > GET filename1.ext,filename2.ext - sends the requested file(s). > > To issue a command/request to the server: > Send a message with the command you wish executed as the > subject of the message. > ************************************************************* > > >