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#1. Re: Insurance coverage for wheels? - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 14:00:12 -0400 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Insurance coverage for wheels? Just make sure you tell them the brick was in motion when you hit it. Otherwise it's a claim on collision and your insurance goes up. Or at least that's what just happened to me with Allstate. An empty paint can flew across the road (with 75 knot winds and raining cats and dogs in a thunderstorm, that thing was MOVING) and I lost the underpanel and one of the porkchops. Since it was moving when I hit it, comprehensive covers it, no deductible. This happened to me with a cat a few years back as well. :( Jonathan 95 m3
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Instrument Cluster Removal - from Joe Tan
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Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 11:18:20 -0700 (PDT) From: Joe Tan <mailjtan@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Instrument Cluster Removal Not if you don't have tilt steering. Last time I helped my buddy remove his M3's instrument cluster I tried to pull it out without removing the steering wheel and couldn't because of the upper plastic steering colum cover. I ended up having to remove the air bag and steering wheel. Make sure you disconnect the battery before removing the airbag. Joe. ---------------- Nope, it'll clear with the steering wheel installed. Nick __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Instrument Cluster Removal - from NickG
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Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 14:33:01 -0400 From: "NickG" <nikog@mediaone.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Instrument Cluster Removal Seems like this is turning into a pissing contest, LOL. Maybe your cars are different than mine, but my 6/95 M3 does not have a tilt wheel, and I can remove the cluster without removing the steering wheel. Tell you what, I'll take some pics while removing it as proof. I'll make a post when they're up on a server somewhere. Nick > Not if you don't have tilt steering. Last time I > helped my buddy remove his M3's instrument cluster I > tried to pull it out without removing the steering > wheel and couldn't because of the upper plastic > steering colum cover. I ended up having to remove the > air bag and steering wheel. Make sure you disconnect > the battery before removing the airbag. > > Joe. > > ---------------- > Nope, it'll clear with the steering wheel installed. > > Nick
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#4. Those pesky lifters.... - from Bill Lackey
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Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 12:50:35 -0700 From: "Bill Lackey" <btlackey@hotmail.com> Subject: Those pesky lifters.... Just got back from the track yesterday. 1st time running Thuderhill backwards. What a different track than forwards. Anyway, my lifters were making quite a fuss every time I pulled off the track. I know all about adding extra oil, and I've invested in a Turner baffled pan. I still have lifter noise when I autocross, or track the car really hard. I'm looking for suggestions, as I'm all out of ideas. I can't imagine this is a good thing for long term viability of the motor. Are solid lifters the solution? Is this a lifter problem or oil starvation problem? Is the moon made of cheese? Please help me if you can... Bill Lackey _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#5. rear tire wear - from Kevin M. Gregg
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Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 15:53:43 -0400 From: "Kevin M. Gregg" <kevingregg@home.com> Subject: rear tire wear Hi- I've owned a 100% stock 97 M3 coupe for about 7 weeks now. This is my first BMW. The car has about 34200 miles on it. The second set of rear tires (245/40/17 Bridgestone Potenza RE 730s on the factory wheels) are almost worn out. (I haven't measured how many 32nds of tread are left but there aren't many!) The previous owner put these tires on the car in October 2000 when it had 23,300 miles on it. The fronts have very little wear. The rear tires are wearing evenly across the face of the tire (no excessive wear on inner or outer edge). The tires are not over/under inflated. I don't drive the car hard... no smoky burnouts and not too many jackrabbit starts. The car is my daily driver... maybe 35 miles/day roundtrip highway commute to work. No road racing. No autocross. No drag racing. I understand that the RE 730 tires are a soft compound and have great grip (which I enjoy a lot). But….they wear out too quickly for my tastes. What is it about the M3 that causes the rear tires to wear so quickly? Thanks, Kevin kevingregg@home.com http://members.home.net/kevingregg 1997 BMW M3 Estoril Blue coupe http://members.home.net/kevingregg/m3/ Columbia, MD
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#6. Re: Insurance coverage for wheels? - from S Lafredo
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Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 12:58:07 -0700 (PDT) From: S Lafredo <slafredo@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Insurance coverage for wheels? --- Jeff Stowe <jrstowe@pacbell.net> wrote: > Thanks to brick sitting right at the apex of one of my favorite on > ramps, I completely destroyed a brand new (1200 miles) SSR comp and > perhaps a brand new Yoko AVS Sport. Does anyone know if my > Comprehensive coverage from State farm will cover this (less > deductible of course)? I have a call into > them but I am sitting hear in grief and looking for some ray of hope. In VERY simple terms, read: yes I know you can come up w/all sorts of examples to the contrary. If you hit something that is collision. If it hits you that is comprehensive. If you did NOT have a rider to cover the more expensive wheels then the best you can hope for is the cost of the factory wheels, if that. Also be careful. The database is not always correct and will show a 7.5 wheel for the rear, read: less expensive. If you have a 96+ you will not get the full amount due unless you catch this and explain it to the adjuster. Also since this is collision and b/c of the money involved this will be listed as a single car accident and will count against you! I know this does not apply to your accident but it may help others. Lets say you were to hit your stock rear wheel on the curb going around a turn. It would cost ~$800 for the wheel, ~$150+ for the 4 wheel alignment plus labor to install the wheel. Let's say ~$1200 for the entire incident (not accident!). Then subtract your $500 deductible. That leaves you w/ ~ $700 for a claim. This is WELL below the current ~$950+ threshold for a chargeable accident! Which pays for the wheel. You still have to eat the deductible, alignment and labor. Or you could just have the wheel repaired and probably come out ahead. Tips: - To find out the limit of a chargeable accident call your agent. - Don't let the adjuster only reimburse you for a 2 wheel alignment. Tell them that NO SHOP does a 2 wheel alignment b/c once they hook up ALL of the equipment they may as well do a 4 wheel at that point. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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#7. RE: Replacement Windshield - from S Lafredo
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Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 13:00:48 -0700 (PDT) From: S Lafredo <slafredo@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: Replacement Windshield This is a GOOD point! I made sure I specified that. The install said of course they replace everything. But he may of used a generic version if I did not insist on it a few times to make sure it sunk in ;) One other thing you want to think about. If you need your windshield replaced make sure you do it before your next state inspection. Otherwise you will be carrying around a hunk of windshield on your dash for the next year. HTH. S --- Richard Buchanan <rbuchanan@quiq.com> wrote: > Make sure to specify the BMW OEM weather-strip around the windshield > with the water diversion gutter. Most installers use generic > weather-strip and water from the wipers will wash around the side of > the pillar and into the > car at speed if your side windows are open. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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#8. Re: [E36M3] rear tire wear - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 13:01:42 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] rear tire wear > What is it about the M3 that causes the rear tires to wear so quickly? The big right foot. :) Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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#9. RE: [E36M3] rear tire wear - from Fadeev, Alex
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Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 16:18:57 -0400 From: "Fadeev, Alex" <alex.fadeev@verizon.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] rear tire wear Kevin M. Gregg [mailto:kevingregg@home.com] wrote: > > I've owned a 100% stock 97 M3 coupe for about 7 weeks now. > This is my first BMW. The car has about 34200 miles on it. > The second set of rear tires (245/40/17 Bridgestone Potenza > RE 730s on the factory wheels) are almost worn out. (I haven't > measured how many 32nds of tread are left but there aren't > many!) The previous owner put these tires on the car in > October 2000 when it had 23,300 miles on it. The fronts have > very little wear. The rear tires are wearing evenly across the > face of the tire (no excessive wear on inner or outer edge). Kevin, First comment: since your '96+ M3 comes with different wheels (7.5x17 front/ 8.5x17 rear) you are unable to rotate the tires. If your budget can handle buying another pair of 8.5x17 wheels you will significantly prolong your tire life by rotating them front/back. > The tires are not over/under inflated. I don't drive the car > hard... no smoky burnouts and not too many jackrabbit starts. > The car is my daily driver... maybe 35 miles/day roundtrip > highway commute to work. No road racing. No autocross. No > drag racing. FWIW, I have about 10K miles on my 235/40-17 RE730s. Those 10K miles include two driving schools and four autoXs. They are less than 1/2 worn. I would humbly suggest that your PO was wringing every last ounce of fun out of than his M3 before selling it. It appears he was not much of an autoXs or track driver since the front tires are relatively intact. Heavy rear only tire is a dead give away of straight line burn outs. How is your clutch holding up? ;-) > I understand that the RE 730 tires are a soft compound and have > great grip (which I enjoy a lot). But....they wear out too quickly > for my tastes. In all honesty RE730s are not exactly dry grip monsters, though they are fantastic in the rain and are relatively long lasting (like Kevin will believe the last part ;). Not to mention that they are relatively cheap (which is why I'm wearing them for this autoX season). If you want to experience some really good dry grip on steet tires, take a closer look at S02/02 PP's (or BFG KDs). OTOH, their prices and wear rates will break your heart ;-) > What is it about the M3 that causes the rear tires to wear so quickly? Heavy right foot ;-) Particularly pertaining to rear tire wear. alex f
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Insurance coverage for wheels? - from Roy Kao
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Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2001 16:52:36 -0400 From: "Roy Kao" <bimmerphile@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Insurance coverage for wheels? Jeff, Not sure if you can cover this under comprehensive since the car was moving when this happened. State Farm may want to cover this under collision. As far as coverage for the wheel and tire, it shouldn't be a problem and since the wheels and tires are new and I assume you still have the bill, you can probably recover both items. They have covered the replacement wheels on my brother's M Coupe twice now, once hit while parked (both rear wheels) and just last week as I was driving the car on the highway, nudged in the left lane because a minivan driver didn't look before changing lanes. Roy '99 M3/2 >Thanks to brick sitting right at the apex of one of my favorite on ramps, I >completely destroyed a brand new (1200 miles) SSR comp and perhaps a brand >new Yoko AVS Sport. Does anyone know if my Comprehensive coverage from >State farm will cover this (less deductible of course)? I have a call into >them but I am sitting hear in grief and looking for some ray of hope. > >BTW, I feel pretty confident that my stock contours would have taken the >same blow without damage. Something to consider before spending big bucks >on lightweight forged wheels for street use : ( > >thanks > >jeff _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.