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#1. [E36M3] Non M3 E36 vs. M3 E36... - from Barrett Nicholas
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Date: 16 May 2001 16:28:43 CDT From: Barrett Nicholas <barrett.nicholas@usa.net> Subject: [E36M3] Non M3 E36 vs. M3 E36... Glad this thread didn't die before I caught up on my back email and had a chance to comment! I've gone just the other route - my '95 325i is completely true to form by almost all outward appearances, despite a couple accidents where I could have swapped in M3 parts at no cost. But under the sheet metal? M3 Bilsteins, H&R 29910s, Kmacs, Brembo 4 piston calipers, 320mm x 28mm rotors w/ Goodridge lines, Racing Dynamics 17" x 8" with Yoko AVS Sports, RD Sport sways, Conforti chip and CAI, M3 exhaust - don't assume you can outbrake or out handle every 325 out there - and more horsepower is next! Ideally something that'll put me in the 350 to 375 hp range <VBG>. Barrett ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1
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#2. RE: [E36M3] 98 M3 value - from Mel Silva
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 16:29:58 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <mel.silva@pdq.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 98 M3 value Bob, There are a couple of utilities on the web that I know of that can give you rough estimates on your car's value. They let you check off options and take mileage into consideration as well. You can get both a "retail" and a "trade-in" value for your car. Real world values, or what you can get someone to pay for "your baby" are somewhere in between. I believe that due to the fact that the E46 platform does not have an "M" version to offer that the E36 M cars are appreciating, if only by a slight margin. That's my $0.02. Try Kellie Blue Book http://www.kbb.com/ and N.A.D.A. http://www2.nadaguides.com/ Mel -----Original Message----- From: Bob Weber [mailto:bobweber@worldnet.att.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 3:34 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] 98 M3 value Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 16:35:26 +0000 From: Bob Weber <bobweber@worldnet.att.net> Subject: 98 M3 value Does anyone have an idea what a 98 4 door automatic with 100,000 highway miles might be worth? Other than the miles it is in excellent condition. thanks bob ************************************************************* 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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#3. Harness Belt install tools? - from Jason Sarich
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 14:47:32 -0700 From: "Jason Sarich" <sarich_m3@prontomail.com> Subject: Harness Belt install tools? I am planning on installing the Schrothe Rallye 4 harnesses in my 99 M3 and wanted to know if anyone knew of the specific tools necessary? like the size of the torx fitting, and anything in addition? Your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Jason Sarich ________________________________________ Get your email at http://www.prontomail.com
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#4. Control arm bushings - from Juan Carlos Bruce-Novoa
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 14:53:10 -0700 (PDT) From: Juan Carlos Bruce-Novoa <jbruce@stanford.edu> Subject: Control arm bushings I know this issue has probably been beat to death but I need to figure out what parts to replace my worn out control arm bushings with. I definitely need more heavy duty parts than the stock '95 bushings. These wore out a little over a year ago at 69k and now they are worn out again 15k later at 84k. Just to give you background I run about 5-6 drivers schools a year plus relatively smooth street driving in the south bay. I have H&R coilovers and street tires (S02s) on the track. Has anyone else had the bushings wear out this quickly? What should I go with? later E36 M3 4dr bushings? E46 bushings? TC kline spherical ball joint bushings (now only $399)? Is the ride really that terrible with these things? Juan Bruce BMW CCA GGC '95 M3
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Control arm bushings - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 14:59:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Control arm bushings --- Juan Carlos Bruce-Novoa <jbruce@stanford.edu> wrote: > What should I go with? later E36 M3 4dr bushings? E46 bushings? TC kline > spherical ball joint bushings (now only $399)? Is the ride really that > terrible with these things? Well, we're doing an upgrade this weekend using the TCKline aluminum bearings and I believe we will test drive before and after to see if the ride quality differs by much. My feeling is that it shouldn't by much. Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Harness Belt install tools? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 15:01:32 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jbassett@geysernetworks.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Harness Belt install tools? > I am planning on installing the Schrothe Rallye 4 harnesses > in my 99 M3 and wanted to know if anyone knew of the > specific tools necessary? like the size of the torx > fitting, and anything in addition? IIRC, the Torx size is T50. And, although it applies to installing the Rallye 4 in a sedan, you can check my page: http://members.home.net/jimbassett/harness.htm it might provide some help or guidance. Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Leather Credit - from Wen Liew
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 15:04:47 -0700 From: "Wen Liew" <wwliew@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Leather Credit >The explanation that was given to me when I picked up my car was that BMW >had run out of Nappa leather, so they used Montana leather instead. It's >pretty easy to tell the difference - Nappa leather is smoother and softer >than the Montana leather I believe Montana leather, which is textured, is being used on E46s. Does anybody know what it is made of? Rumor has it that Nappa is made of rats' hide. Just curious. BMW used to offer water buffalo leather, then Nappa (rats' hide) and now Montana (content ??). >My '97 luxo-sedan (build date 3/97) did not have any interior stripes on >the >leather seats, nor did I receive any info about a "leather credit". Luxos never had stripes and "Leather Credit" was a mid-98 thing. Wen 96/2 lux with soft and supple Mickey's hide? _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#8. Anthony Pun - from Wen Liew
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 16:52:21 -0700 From: "Wen Liew" <wwliew@hotmail.com> Subject: Anthony Pun Tony, I need to ask you a few questions. Please email me. Thanks. Wen _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#9. '95 E36 M3 FS - from eevans@planetc.com
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 19:49:51 -0400 From: eevans@planetc.com Subject: '95 E36 M3 FS Group I have the following M3 for sale: '95 E36 M3 For sale, 75K, 6 Disc Changer, Red/black, spoiler, Sunroof, Southern car, immaculate, flawless paint, no dings or hood chips, mint, garaged, N/S, Inspection ll just performed including new, plugs, filters, BMW synthetic oil, Redline MTL and Diff. $22,900. Pix available. Call 865-694-3088 or email anytime. Car is located in Knoxville, TN 37919. Evan
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Toyo RA1 - what pressure? - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 20:44:15 -0400 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Toyo RA1 - what pressure? Your list looks good to me except for the top two entries which should be reversed...Hoosiers are a step above the BFG G-Force R1s in terms of stick and wear out faster. Also, I believe the Toyos are equal if not better than Yokos in terms of longevity and definitely better in terms of stick. Geof At 01:14 PM 5/16/01 -0500, Dorffer, Rich wrote: >Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 14:08:39 -0400 >From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> >Subject: [E36M3] Toyo RA1 - what pressure? > >With talk of good track tires on topic again, I thought I would generate >some discussion on the order of good track tires (R compound) based on their >competence and ranking them in the order of most aggressive, lower wearing, >higher grip, less forgiving (i.e., fastest track times) to less aggressive, >higher wearing, lower grip and more forgiving (slower track times) as >follows (based on the collective opinions flying around on this board from >what I can tell): > > 1. BF Goodrich G Force Comp T/A R1 > 2. Hoosier Radial RS303 > 3. Kumho V700 Victoracer > 4. Toyo Proxes RA1 > 5. Yokohama Advan A032R > >I thought this would be good discussion to renew for anyone trying to figure >out what their needs may be as they progress from occasional driving school >(still learning lots and on street tires) to club racer (refining their >driving to compete at the top levels). > >Myself, I am wearing out what is left of my MXX3 (fourth school coming up >Memorial Day weekend) and then I have a set of the Yokohama Advan A032R to >go to (I am looking forward to using these). > >What does anyone think of the order of this listing. Am I missing >something. Please talk amongst yourselves. > >Regards, > >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. >*************************************************************
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Control arm bushings - from Geof McLaughlin
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 20:50:46 -0400 From: Geof McLaughlin <gfmiiilist@usa.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Control arm bushings Your choices are Delrin, polyurethane or spherical bearings. All will definitely affect NVH, especially the N. Geof At 04:54 PM 5/16/01 -0500, Juan Carlos Bruce-Novoa wrote: >Date: Wed, 16 May 2001 14:53:10 -0700 (PDT) >From: Juan Carlos Bruce-Novoa <jbruce@stanford.edu> >Subject: Control arm bushings > >I know this issue has probably been beat to death but I need to figure out >what parts to replace my worn out control arm bushings with. I definitely >need more heavy duty parts than the stock '95 bushings. These wore out >a little over a year ago at 69k and now they are worn out again 15k later >at 84k. Just to give you background I run about 5-6 drivers schools a >year plus relatively smooth street driving in the south bay. I have H&R >coilovers and street tires (S02s) on the track. Has anyone else had the >bushings wear out this quickly? > >What should I go with? later E36 M3 4dr bushings? E46 bushings? TC kline >spherical ball joint bushings (now only $399)? Is the ride really that >terrible with these things? > >Juan Bruce >BMW CCA GGC >'95 M3 > > >************************************************************* >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. >*************************************************************