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#1. 95 vs. 98 impressions - from Patrick Sarne
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Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 09:14:49 -0800 From: Patrick Sarne <patrick.sarne@hoylecapital.com> Subject: 95 vs. 98 impressions Jonathan, It's is generally accepted that the 96+ M3 have better low-end grunt while the 95 breathes better at high rpm. So around town, sure, you'll feel faster with the higher torque of the 3.2l engine. As for turn-in, I wonder if the 225 tires (vs 235 for the 1995) make a difference. I know that when I replace my aftermarket Fikse's with 245s on my 95 with the stock 235, I certainly feel a difference in turn-in. As for shifting, try a synthetic fluid (and are both shifters stock?). The 96+ also have a different final drive ratio, but bigger rear tires as well. I think it's a wash, but if not, I'm sure someone will correct me. For the price difference between selling your 95 and buying a 98, you could probably mod your car pretty good. HTH, Patrick Sarne 1995 M3 <--wouldn't sell for a 98
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#2. RE: [E36M3] 3M paint protection - from Wentz, Don
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Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 09:19:21 -0800 From: "Wentz, Don" <don.wentz@intel.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 3M paint protection Totally agree with Rich. I have it on my Dakar Yellow M3. You can't see it unless you're close to the car, it is SO worth it. One day at the track earned me 20 tiny chips! Since I put the film on, almost none. It was a pain to apply. If you like DIY, it took several hours. Otherwise, have it done. don __ __ 95 318ti / / / / | / | Alpine White / / / / |/ | 95 M3 / / / / | Dakar Yellow /_/_/_/__/|__/|__| >I have the 3M (Scotchcal) paint protection on my M3 (Cosmos) and my fiancees >2000 Accord (Silver). Her Accord looks fantastic with it and it is barely >noticeable. The M3 was somewhat harder to do and it is more noticeable as a >result. I feel it is worth it and if you can not tint windows well, leave >the installation to professionals.> >I agree about your comment on bras. I prefer to see them lying on the floor >by the bed ;-) >Regards, Rich
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#3. battery part #s? also, dent wizard kicks butt. - from Scott Yu
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Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 12:41:59 -0500 From: "Scott Yu" <scott@ditherdog.com> Subject: battery part #s? also, dent wizard kicks butt. Hi gang. Can anyone help me out with battery part numbers? I just bought a new battery from BMW Norwood, it was about $90, roughly. I checked it's part# against my old battery, and it's a little different. Could one of you wise battery gurus tell me if this one is appropriate for my car before I install it? my OLD (and nearly dead) batttery was: 61218353651 the NEW battery I just purchased (with a neat green 'eye' to monitor somethingorother) is: 61218381738 I'd greatly appreciate any help! Also, I had Dent Wizard repair 3 dents spread across 2 fenders for $180 total. One place said they didn't want to do it as the dent was close to the body line, but BMW Norwood (MA) set it up for me, and I can't even find where the dent used to be! Lovely process. Not super cheap, but I definitely got a professional repair - highly recommended. it's going to be 50 in MA next week! scott yu
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#4. Re: (WOB) New Bugatti - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 12:54:22 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: (WOB) New Bugatti on 3/2/01 11:53 AM, "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@home.com> wrote: > I want one of these! > Now this is what I call a car... > http://www.vwvortex.com/news/index_veyron164.html Pro: Your opportunity not to go unnoticed Con: Your opportunity not to go unnoticed Neil 96 M3
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#5. Re: E36 AFTERMARKE BULB - from Neil Maller
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Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 13:02:43 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: E36 AFTERMARKE BULB on 3/2/01 11:53 AM, E36M3 at e36m3@bmw-m.net wrote: > Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 07:58:24 -0800 > From: Davy Chou <chou.d@apple.com> > Subject: E36 AFTERMARKE BULB > > HI, > > Does anyone have any experience with this enhancement light for E36 BMW? > Thoughts and feedback welcome before I spent the $$$$. > http://www.bmwxenon.com/index.html > > dc I especially enjoyed the part where the Vendor says (spelling is his...): 2. ********** EVERY XENON BULB COMES WITH AN AUTHENTIIC WARRANTY VIOD PATCH ********* This CANNOT be immatate by others. Boy, a "Warranty Void" patch - now there's a selling point. Neil 96 M3
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#6. > 5. 95 vs. 98 impressions - from Scott Yu
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Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 13:17:44 -0500 From: "Scott Yu" <scott@ditherdog.com> Subject: > 5. 95 vs. 98 impressions You know, I really didn't think that changing the gear oil would make a difference on my high (80K) mileage car, but just the same I jacked it up, drained it, and pumped in some Redline 75w90, and I could swear it felt smoother afterwards. Hm. I don't know if they did your gear oil 10K miles ago... Also, you could always get the X-brace - that might tighten up the steering feel in addition to new suspension components, as someone else suggested. Does selling your car and buying a newer M3 go with your inherent cheapness? Just asking... scott > Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 09:10:54 -0500 > From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> > Subject: 95 vs. 98 impressions > > So, how do I (please keep in mind my inherent cheapness): > > 1. Make my car a LITTLE bit faster (chip?). I've got a triflow exhaust > (love it). > 2. "Enhance" steering feel. Get 96 strut hats and swap them? Smaller > steering wheel? > 3. Change my gear oil? It was smoother cold than mine is when warm. > 4. Change brake pads, rotors, fluid? I thought they were changed 10k miles > ago. > 5. Sell my car and buy his? His is for sale BTW. > > > Hmm, I may have just answered my own question. > Jonathan
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#7. Re: [E36M3] 95 vs. 98 impressions - from Chris Sautter
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Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 10:53:10 -0800 From: Chris Sautter <chriss@fiori-portland.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 vs. 98 impressions I recently bought a 98 M3/4, and haven't yet sold my 95, so I have something to compare. 95 M3/2 - 69k, stock 98 M3/4 - 58k, stock except for nice stereo The 98 feels much faster in the lowe and mid ranges. It engine also feels smoother. The suspension feels much softer (too soft). Brakes feel very similar. The clutch feel is much different, much smoother on the 98. Overall, I am shocked by the amount of refinement added to the 98 over the 95. Everything about the 98 feels better except for the softer springs. -Chris Sautter ----Original Message----- >I get to drive a 98 2 door M (40k miles) for a couple of days (my normal >commuter is a 95 M 2 door with 60k miles) and have been impressed. Both are >totally stock, 5 speed, etc... >98 has more torque, seems faster and has better gearing for around town >driving. Better turn in and steering feel as well. Shifts smoother too. >Brakes grab quicker with more authority. We won't even compare the HK sound >system to mine (is that treble I hear??).
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#8. Re: [E36M3] 95 vs. 98 impressions - from Bora Akyol
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Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 12:13:37 -0800 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 vs. 98 impressions This is a surprise to me, I think the 95 M3 revs much more happily than the 3.2 engine. Maybe the ones that I drove were in bad shape. Bora > From: Chris Sautter <chriss@fiori-portland.com> > Reply-To: Chris Sautter <chriss@fiori-portland.com> > Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 13:03:00 -0600 > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 vs. 98 impressions > > Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 10:53:10 -0800 > From: Chris Sautter <chriss@fiori-portland.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 vs. 98 impressions > > I recently bought a 98 M3/4, and haven't yet sold my 95, so I have something > to compare. > > 95 M3/2 - 69k, stock > 98 M3/4 - 58k, stock except for nice stereo > > The 98 feels much faster in the lowe and mid ranges. It engine also feels > smoother. The suspension feels much softer (too soft). Brakes feel very > similar. The clutch feel is much different, much smoother on the 98. > Overall, I am shocked by the amount of refinement added to the 98 over the > 95. Everything about the 98 feels better except for the softer springs. > > -Chris Sautter > > ----Original Message----- > >> I get to drive a 98 2 door M (40k miles) for a couple of days (my normal >> commuter is a 95 M 2 door with 60k miles) and have been impressed. Both > are >> totally stock, 5 speed, etc... >> 98 has more torque, seems faster and has better gearing for around town >> driving. Better turn in and steering feel as well. Shifts smoother too. >> Brakes grab quicker with more authority. We won't even compare the HK > sound >> system to mine (is that treble I hear??). > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#9. Re: [E36M3] 95 vs. 98 impressions - from Sean Hester
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Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 12:34:08 -0800 From: "Sean Hester" <seanh_race@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 vs. 98 impressions >This is a surprise to me, I think the 95 M3 revs much more happily than the >3.2 engine. Maybe the ones that I drove were in bad shape. i wonder if anyone sees the real point here. human beings are not equipped to make accurate comparisons. what seems faster one day can very seem slower the next. we can't even get a few of us to agree that all M3s are about the same. much less, comparing an M3 with a chip to one without. or an M3 to another car. i find it funny when people are rabid about their opinions of something as complex as cars based on a single 10 minute sampling. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#10. Re: [E36M3] 95 vs. 98 impressions - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2001 16:53:07 EST From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 vs. 98 impressions In a message dated 3/2/01 3:47:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, seanh_race@hotmail.com writes: we can't even get a few of us to agree that all M3s are about the same. much less, comparing an M3 with a chip to one without. or an M3 to another car. Sooo right! But I'll tell you what...I can't wait to get my M3 back from the dealer (installing some goodies), after driving their loaner car (a 323 automatic with 5,000miles) for three days. What a dog, in total isolation to boot ;-)) Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion 1997 & 2000 #13 BSP 2001 (being equiped with Eibach sways, new poly bushings, tranny mounts, etc, etc)
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#11. Re: 3M paint protection - from Scott Chan
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Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2001 13:53:48 -0800 From: Scott Chan <scottch@juniper.net> Subject: Re: 3M paint protection Where does one get this tape? Are you talking about those die-cut set$ from the catalog$? Or can we just buy the stuff in raw stock somewhere? -- Scott