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#1. E36 Spare tire? - from Mel Silva
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 16:45:28 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <mel.silva@pdq.net> Subject: E36 Spare tire? List, For those of you that bought new cars from the dealer, including the spare, what sizes and qty of rims and tires came with the M3? Specifically the sedan. I found today that my Byzanz M3/4 has 225/45 17's on 3 of the 4 corners, and a 245/40 17 on the left rear corner and no spare. The dealer told me they owed me a spare, but I think they goofed and owe me a different rim? Did the M3's come with whatever rim type as a spare as well (I have M Contours, should I have an M Contour spare?). What should I have, including the spare? Thanks for your help, you may be saving me mucho dinero, Mel
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#2. Help! Need 96+ Upper Spring Plates - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 17:46:41 -0400 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> Subject: Help! Need 96+ Upper Spring Plates Anyone happen to have a pair of front upper spring plates (31 33 2 227 903) for a 96+ M3 and their associated spring pads laying around? I need them by tomorrow and am willing to pay UPS overnight charges unless you happen to live near me (Massachusetts). I will either pay for them or replace them with a new pair. Please call me at 508-337-4951 if you can help me out. Geof
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Re: New rear tires every 7k miles - from twisty M3
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 14:59:52 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: New rear tires every 7k miles Ron, Just based on my experience, if you're going to slow down in the rain anyway and mostly just want the dry-weather abilities, I'd pay the extra few bucks for the MXX3s. S02 PPs are great in the rain and good in the dry, but they really lack the crisp turn in and grip of the MXX3s. Though I kind of like the fact that my S02s never once made a noise under hard driving while the MXX3s screamed on the track. Jonathan L. >From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> > >Since I don't generally drive this car in the rain, I was planning to >replace the tires with MXX3s again. They're great tires for dry driving, >and I just slow down a little if I need to drive in the rain. They're >currently selling for $199 at the Tire Rack. Of course, for less money >($173), I can get the Bridgestone S-02 PP, so it'll be tough to make a >decision. I still have a BRAND NEW MXX3 spare in the trunk, so I may >consider buying three new MXX3s and use the spare as my fourth new tire, >and >keep one of the nearly worn tires as a spare. If I do this, I'll save $95, >and still have a matching spare. > >-rb _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] E36 Spare tire? - from twisty M3
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 15:02:30 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 Spare tire? Mel, Mine's a 2-door but came with the M-Contours. Your spare should be a 7.5" wheel with 225/45-17 on it. Check the lips on your wheels. The two rears should be noticeably deeper than the fronts. Either way, it sounds like they owe you a rim and a 245 tire for the mix. Jonathan L. >From: "Mel Silva" <mel.silva@pdq.net> > >List, > For those of you that bought new cars from the dealer, including the >spare, >what sizes and qty of rims and tires came with the M3? Specifically the >sedan. I found today that my Byzanz M3/4 has 225/45 17's on 3 of the 4 >corners, and a 245/40 17 on the left rear corner and no spare. The dealer >told me they owed me a spare, but I think they goofed and owe me a >different >rim? Did the M3's come with whatever rim type as a spare as well (I have M >Contours, should I have an M Contour spare?). What should I have, >including the spare? > >Thanks for your help, you may be saving me mucho dinero, > >Mel > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#5. Re: [E36M3] E36 Spare tire? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 15:05:52 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E36 Spare tire? Oh.. no, no, no! :) The cars came with three 17x7.5" with 225/45R17 (two for the fronts and one for the spare) and two 17x8.5" with 245/40R17s for the rears. What probably happened was that one of the rear wheels was FUBAR and they put the spare on in the back. So, my friend, you need a new 17x8.5" w/ 245/40R17 rubber to put back on the rear and put that 225/45R17 back in the trunk :) Chester > List, > For those of you that bought new cars from the dealer, including the spare, > what sizes and qty of rims and tires came with the M3? Specifically the > sedan. I found today that my Byzanz M3/4 has 225/45 17's on 3 of the 4 > corners, and a 245/40 17 on the left rear corner and no spare. The dealer > told me they owed me a spare, but I think they goofed and owe me a different > rim? Did the M3's come with whatever rim type as a spare as well (I have M > Contours, should I have an M Contour spare?). What should I have, > including the spare? ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
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#6. 96+ Upper Spring Plates Not Needed Anymore - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 18:06:39 -0400 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> Subject: 96+ Upper Spring Plates Not Needed Anymore Thanks to anyone that may have been able to help, but Turner Motorsports was able to save my ass! Geof At 04:54 PM 5/10/01 -0500, Geof McLaughlin wrote: >Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 17:46:41 -0400 >From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> >Subject: Help! Need 96+ Upper Spring Plates > >Anyone happen to have a pair of front upper spring plates (31 33 2 227 >903) for a 96+ M3 and their associated spring pads laying around? I need >them by tomorrow and am willing to pay UPS overnight charges unless you >happen to live near me (Massachusetts). I will either pay for them or >replace them with a new pair. > >Please call me at 508-337-4951 if you can help me out. > >Geof > > >************************************************************* >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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#7. Re: In-Car Videos Back On-Line - from Jesse Caldwell
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 16:38:15 -0600 From: Jesse Caldwell <Jesse.Caldwell@Colorado.EDU> Subject: Re: In-Car Videos Back On-Line David & other list folk, Those of you who tried to ftp to matrix and grab the videos might have gotten the "talk to the hand" business. This is due to broken DNS. For example: matrix:~ > nslookup 24.130.4.11 Server: boulder.Colorado.EDU Address: 128.138.240.1 Name: we-24-130-4-11.we.mediaone.net Address: 24.130.4.11 matrix:~ > nslookup we-24-130-4-11.we.mediaone.net Server: boulder.Colorado.EDU Address: 128.138.240.1 *** boulder.Colorado.EDU can't find we-24-130-4-11.we.mediaone.net: Non-existent host/domain So, 24.130.4.11 has a correct reverse lookup, but the forward lookup is broken. tcp wrappers (very common unix program, especially with us security freaks) check that the forward and reverse lookups match, and if not, the connection is refused. Anyway, long story short, i'm not using tcp wrappers with my ftp server now, so anyone who had trouble grabbing the videos before should try it again. you might also want to talk to your ISP about it. having bad DNS info is a great way to get shot in the foot. Sorry about the incredibly off-topic post -- enjoy the videos! Jesse
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#8. Laguna Seca O.T. - from Roger Baker
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 15:44:30 -0700 From: Roger Baker <rbaker@velodyne.com> Subject: Laguna Seca O.T. There's still some more room available in the upcoming May 25th open track at Laguna Seca (especially in the fastest run group, green). Check out the web site for specific event information, including registration & safety requirements. Tech is done on site so it's no cost, and the event is run with emphasis on safe & fast driving (passing on straits only, definitely no bumping). Many different types of cars will be in attendance (Audi, BMW, Cobra, Corvette, Mustang, Ferrari, Porsche, etc) & I'm sure it'll be a blast as usual. Some instructors will be available (for ride along) for people unfamiliar w/Laguna Seca, or who would like a little guidance. Fri MAY 25 @ Laguna Seca Raceway - $200 entry fee - 90 dB sound limit (Laguna requirement) - Passengers allowed (18 and older) - 3 run groups of ~25 cars each - Credit card payments through PayPal More detailed info and on-line registration at: http://www.norcal-saac.org/ -- Roger Baker
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#9. E46 wheel question - from Charles S Park
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 19:22:10 -0400 (EDT) From: Charles S Park <cpar2@osf1.gmu.edu> Subject: E46 wheel question non-e36m3 ?: does anybody know for the E46 3-series, can you use the 17x7.5 M Double Spoke alloy wheel for both front & back of any E46 (except the E46M3s)? what is the offset of both front & rear of this rim type? this is the rim that comes with the E46 330 sports package. looks nicer than the ol'contour rims (e36m3 comment). tia. -charles
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Re: Which Tires - from Peter Fanning
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Date: Thu, 10 May 2001 17:28:08 -0700 From: Peter Fanning <pfanning@premier1.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Which Tires I agree the MXX3 is not as good in the wet. The Pilot Sport is better wet or dry than the RE730. At 10:16 AM 5/10/2001 -0500, Fadeev, Alex wrote: >Peter Fanning [mailto:pfanning@premier1.net] wrote: > > > > The RE730 is definitely a step down from the Pilot Sport and > > MXX I've used before. > >Peter, >I will agree with you that RE730s have less dry grip than MXX3s, but wet? >I don't know many tires that have worse wet grip than MXX3s. In comparison, >RE730s are absolutely awesome both in the wet. A had them on during a rainy >track weekend last fall and has a ball when instructors with Yoko 032Rs had >to stay in the pits.