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#1. Re:Question on Yok A032 tire rotation - from bs
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 20:23:13 -0500 From: "bs" <m3bs@home.com> Subject: Re:Question on Yok A032 tire rotation I wrote Yokohama a year or so about this question. They said no problem in the dry, but they won't be as efficient shedding water in the wet.
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#2. RE: Question on Yok A032 tire rotation - from Jonathan Caldito
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 20:37:31 -0500 From: "Jonathan Caldito" <jonnym3@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: Question on Yok A032 tire rotation Andrew, I don't recommend using the A032r backwards or with any directional tire. If so, the tread patterns will crack because of tread separation thus a damage or wasted tire. Jon Caldito _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#3. koni shocks - from Kit Wetzler
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 17:13:47 -0800 From: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> Subject: koni shocks > Very comparable to stock, stiff but not harsh very good damping control. > Front shocks set to 1.25 turns and the rear seat to 1.125 turns from full > soft. Yikes!! konis aren't meant to be turned past 1 turn. They usually have a bit over 2 turns worth of adjustment, but koni says not to go past 1 turn or "Accelerated wear will take place." Scott said: > E36 M3 Bilstein shocks, struts, springs with adjustable front ride > height. Didn't like the ride? or couldn't fit the factory wheels/tires? I wanted these, because, for the price I paid for my H&R coilovers, the bilsteins were adjustable... but, they have some serious clearance issues up front. :( dammit. I replaced my GC shock mounts with E46 mounts... the bonking is still there. I don't think it's my TC Kline spherical trailing arm bushings, because they feel tight without play... :( *sigh* Anyone with H&R coilovers ever get a weird rattle from the rear end? maybe it's the H&R height adjustors? suggestions? -kit, hoping his offset control arm bushings are here...
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#4. Re: [E36M3] tire wear bars - from Chris Teague
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 18:20:58 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] tire wear bars Paul, I think you are right and BMW must have meant 3/32, which would be on the conservitive side. My Kumho V700's start new with 6/32". Chris Teague 97 M3/4 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 4:43 PM Subject: [E36M3] tire wear bars > Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 19:40:08 -0500 > From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> > Subject: tire wear bars > > At what tread level are the wear bars set? I thought they were at approx > 2/32". I just recieved my monthly reminder from BMW finance that all this > fun isnt free, and in the enclosure, it had paragraph which said that tires > are ready to be replaced when the 'tread wears to 3/16' deep...'. Now, if > that equates to 6/32", then arent they a bit premature in their > recommendation? I mean, if most tires start life at about 10/32", they'd > have you ditch them before they're half gone! Of course, if my figures are > wrong, then forget all this.... >
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#5. Re: [E36M3] koni shocks - from Bora Akyol
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 18:18:25 -0800 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] koni shocks Kit I have the Dinan instructions in the car, I will look this up and re-check. Dinan sets the shocks and struts at their shop before shipping. Either way, the car felt good on my eventful drive. So anyone else ever have a stuck throttle in an M3? Bora > From: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> > Reply-To: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> > Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 20:13:05 -0600 > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: [E36M3] koni shocks > > Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 17:13:47 -0800 > From: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> > Subject: koni shocks > >> Very comparable to stock, stiff but not harsh very good damping control. >> Front shocks set to 1.25 turns and the rear seat to 1.125 turns from full >> soft. > > Yikes!! konis aren't meant to be turned past 1 turn. They usually have > a bit over 2 turns worth of adjustment, but koni says not to go past 1 > turn or "Accelerated wear will take place." > > Scott said: >> E36 M3 Bilstein shocks, struts, springs with adjustable front ride >> height. > > Didn't like the ride? or couldn't fit the factory wheels/tires? I > wanted these, because, for the price I paid for my H&R coilovers, the > bilsteins were adjustable... but, they have some serious clearance > issues up front. :( > > dammit. I replaced my GC shock mounts with E46 mounts... the bonking is > still there. I don't think it's my TC Kline spherical trailing arm > bushings, because they feel tight without play... :( *sigh* Anyone > with H&R coilovers ever get a weird rattle from the rear end? maybe > it's the H&R height adjustors? suggestions? > > -kit, hoping his offset control arm bushings are here... > > > ************************************************************* > 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] koni shocks - from Mark Radelow
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Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2001 02:26:50 -0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] koni shocks I race my GTI with the Koni's set at full firm in the rear and 1/4 turn off of full firm and they have held up. I know many people racing Koni's at full firm or near full firm that have been okay. Doesn't really matter though... That's what the lifetime warranty is for. :) Mark 95 ///M3 91 GTi 16v 88 Chevy Fullsize From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Reply-To: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] koni shocks Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 20:23:09 -0600 Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 18:18:25 -0800 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] koni shocks Kit I have the Dinan instructions in the car, I will look this up and re-check. Dinan sets the shocks and struts at their shop before shipping. Either way, the car felt good on my eventful drive. So anyone else ever have a stuck throttle in an M3? Bora > From: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> > Reply-To: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> > Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 20:13:05 -0600 > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: [E36M3] koni shocks > > Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 17:13:47 -0800 > From: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> > Subject: koni shocks > >> Very comparable to stock, stiff but not harsh very good damping control. >> Front shocks set to 1.25 turns and the rear seat to 1.125 turns from full >> soft. > > Yikes!! konis aren't meant to be turned past 1 turn. They usually have > a bit over 2 turns worth of adjustment, but koni says not to go past 1 > turn or "Accelerated wear will take place." > > Scott said: >> E36 M3 Bilstein shocks, struts, springs with adjustable front ride >> height. > > Didn't like the ride? or couldn't fit the factory wheels/tires? I > wanted these, because, for the price I paid for my H&R coilovers, the > bilsteins were adjustable... but, they have some serious clearance > issues up front. :( > > dammit. I replaced my GC shock mounts with E46 mounts... the bonking is > still there. I don't think it's my TC Kline spherical trailing arm > bushings, because they feel tight without play... :( *sigh* Anyone > with H&R coilovers ever get a weird rattle from the rear end? maybe > it's the H&R height adjustors? suggestions? > > -kit, hoping his offset control arm bushings are here... > > > ************************************************************* > 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. ************************************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Intercom Solution - from Donna Seeley
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 18:42:09 -0800 From: Donna Seeley <dseeley@infoasis.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Intercom Solution > From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> > > There is, and can be, only one Pit Bunny. Thanks (I think) for making that official. > And she's in A group. I'm in B. So I can't ogle her on track :( It works better this way - no distractions from other cars, off-track sand in your eyes, etc. :) > > Maybe I should quit spinning off track, buckle down, pay attention to the > instructors incoherent screaming and wimpering and move to A group? Hmmm... if you start listening, there's hope for anyone... is that a cheer I hear from the instructor group? :) > > Jim > Donna ------- 88 M3, "Guido" 95 330isA, super-commuter >> Neil Maller wrote: > >> Prolly too busy ogling the pit bunnies. >
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#8. Re: [E36M3] koni shocks - from Bill Lackey
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 18:46:06 -0800 From: "Bill Lackey" <btlackey@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] koni shocks Koni's can be set to full stiff with no problems. I've raced for a while now, mostly with Koni's and I've never heard anything about not turning them to full stiff (2 turns). Bill Lackey From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Reply-To: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] koni shocks Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 20:33:06 -0600 Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2001 02:26:50 -0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] koni shocks I race my GTI with the Koni's set at full firm in the rear and 1/4 turn off of full firm and they have held up. I know many people racing Koni's at full firm or near full firm that have been okay. Doesn't really matter though... That's what the lifetime warranty is for. :) Mark 95 ///M3 91 GTi 16v 88 Chevy Fullsize From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Reply-To: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] koni shocks Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 20:23:09 -0600 Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 18:18:25 -0800 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] koni shocks Kit I have the Dinan instructions in the car, I will look this up and re-check. Dinan sets the shocks and struts at their shop before shipping. Either way, the car felt good on my eventful drive. So anyone else ever have a stuck throttle in an M3? Bora > From: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> > Reply-To: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> > Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 20:13:05 -0600 > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: [E36M3] koni shocks > > Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 17:13:47 -0800 > From: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com> > Subject: koni shocks > >> Very comparable to stock, stiff but not harsh very good damping control. >> Front shocks set to 1.25 turns and the rear seat to 1.125 turns from full >> soft. > > Yikes!! konis aren't meant to be turned past 1 turn. They usually have > a bit over 2 turns worth of adjustment, but koni says not to go past 1 > turn or "Accelerated wear will take place." > > Scott said: >> E36 M3 Bilstein shocks, struts, springs with adjustable front ride >> height. > > Didn't like the ride? or couldn't fit the factory wheels/tires? I > wanted these, because, for the price I paid for my H&R coilovers, the > bilsteins were adjustable... but, they have some serious clearance > issues up front. :( > > dammit. I replaced my GC shock mounts with E46 mounts... the bonking is > still there. I don't think it's my TC Kline spherical trailing arm > bushings, because they feel tight without play... :( *sigh* Anyone > with H&R coilovers ever get a weird rattle from the rear end? maybe > it's the H&R height adjustors? suggestions? > > -kit, hoping his offset control arm bushings are here... > > > ************************************************************* > 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. ************************************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com ************************************************************* 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. ************************************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: Intercom Solution - from Jim Powell
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 18:42:15 -0800 From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Intercom Solution I think you should become an instructor. That would teach you a lesson ;) Jim Donna Seeley wrote: > Hmmm... if you start listening, there's hope for anyone... is that a cheer I > hear from the instructor group? :)
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Re: Intercom Solution - from Donna Seeley
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Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 19:08:10 -0800 From: Donna Seeley <dseeley@infoasis.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Intercom Solution What a coincidence - I instructed for the first time last Friday with a private group at Thunderhill. The good parts: - He really wanted to learn, not just show off what his S4 could do. - He said, "You make it look so easy!" after riding in my car. <warm fuzzies> The bad parts: - Instructing is _work_!! I can't imagine having three different students for two days. Everyone, thank your CCA instructors _again_. - He scared me by making two of my top three stupidest mistakes. One of my instructors has been avenged. :) General observation: An S4, even on crappy tires, will forgive even more bizarre maneuvers than an M3 will. Donna ------- 88 M3, "Guido" 95 330isA, super-commuter > From: Jim Powell <jsp98m3@apexcone.com> > > I think you should become an instructor. That would teach you a lesson ;) > > Jim > > Donna Seeley wrote: > >> Hmmm... if you start listening, there's hope for anyone... is that a cheer I >> hear from the instructor group? :) >