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#1. frayed seat stitching - from Allen Reyes
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Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 15:53:07 -0000 From: "Allen Reyes" <allenrey14@hotmail.com> Subject: frayed seat stitching <html><DIV>How do you stop the stitching on the side bolsters of our seats from fraying? When I noticed the wild thread come undone I covered the front seats with some sheepskin, but I miss the look of the sporty seat underneath.</DIV> <DIV>Allen</DIV> <DIV>98 m3/2 </DIV><br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p></html>
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#2. UUC Shifters and 325is shifter - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 12:11:22 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: UUC Shifters and 325is shifter Just as another data point, I recently had installed (Brett Anderson - Koala Motorsport) a UUC Comp Evo and delrin bushings in my 95 M3 (against the cautioned advice of certain well respected BMW aficionados/gurus) and I thought it was pretty notchy at first and the throw was very short compared to the stock knob (less than advertised based on my perception and measurements). I was unsure if I was going to like it or not. I drove it at Mid-Ohio that same weekend and have driven it since. My impression now is the money was well spent. I like the additional feel of the shifter and the additional NVH is reasonable. I no longer feel it is too short (just about right in my opinion) and I like the more defined shift pattern. Also, the additional/increased shifting effort or resistance I feel is manageable. Only engaging reverse is overly difficult and I consider it reasonable for a person of my size/strength but somewhat extreme for the average enthusiast. It's reverse though so big whoop. Also, I have Red Line ATF in the transmission and the UUC/320i tranny mount enforcers. My 95 M3 shifter went into my 325is (along with all new parts). Whoooweee was that ever a world of difference and the 325is is so much better than before. Since the stock 325is shifter was all completely original (kind of like the RSM's I did recently), the shifter was completely kaput. There was so much slop in the shifter it would bang against the console when trying to engage reverse. It is much better (although it does feel Links to the vendors aforementioned: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/ http://www.koalamotorsport.com/ Regards, Rich 95 M3 - shifts are much more crisp, shorter and well defined 89 325is - shifts.....what can I say but much better than OE and worlds better than the what it replaced
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#3. Re: Replacement headlight from Bekkers - from Davy Chou
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Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 09:45:08 -0700 From: Davy Chou <chou.d@apple.com> Subject: Re: Replacement headlight from Bekkers Hi, Does anyone on the list have their E36/M3 headlight assembly replaced from Bekkiers (ellipsoid)? Bekkers has a set of ellipsoid for about $450.00. If so, would you share your experience as to how much improvement compare to the stock set-up? How was fitment? Thanks, dc
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#4. Re: UUC exhaust and Borla - from Roger Baker
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Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 09:45:46 -0700 From: Roger Baker <rbaker@velodyne.com> Subject: Re: UUC exhaust and Borla I have a UUC w/DTM tips & my overall impression is it's a great exhaust. Beautiful finish, very good welds, construction & sound. It may be just a tad loud if you drive on long trips and are "sensitive" or have an s/o in the car, but for me it's great. Since installing it, I have rec'd a few comments at the track about how great my car sounds. It probably makes a few more ponies too, but the main reason to change an M3 exhaust is for weight, sound & looks. The UUC must be 1/2 the weight of stock. Fit was good, but the hangers needed some bending to properly center it in the cutout. Overall, recommended & a simple install. -- Roger Baker bmw <m3lawdawg@yahoo.com> wrote: > Iam looking at putting an aftermarket exhaust on to my > 95 m3 and would like to know the opinion of the list, > of the UUC system, how does it sound and how was the > fit, and if any one is using the Borla cat back system > from Turner, same question. Or if you have an > opinion on who has the best system, you can email me > direct if needed. Thank you. > > Tony
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#5. Re: UUC exhaust and Borla - from S Lafredo
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 10:33:34 -0700 (PDT) From: S Lafredo <slafredo@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: UUC exhaust and Borla --- bmw <m3lawdawg@yahoo.com> wrote: > would like to know the opinion of the list, > of the UUC system, how does it sound and how was the > fit, an I have not seen this up close but it looks very nice. As for sound if you like it LOUD this may be a choice for you. How loud is it. Well 4 of us were driving back from Road Atlanta to Spartenburg at O'Fest last year. 1 stock, 2 AA Gen Is (now Gen IIIs) and a UUC. The UUC guy was in front of me by ~2 car lengths, I had my windows up w/the sunroof closed and the sound of his muffler was drowning out my radio. To each there own. > if any one is using the Borla cat back system > from Turner, same question. No, experience. > Or if you have an opinion on who has the best system I have an AA Gen II and love it. Not too loud and NO droning. Not what you want if you like that Harley sound. HTH. S __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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#6. rear tire wear - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 14:18:47 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: rear tire wear Paul, I agree if your example would hold true (in some cases it does and in some it does not) but there are benefits to having even tire wear (or similarly worn tires on all four corners). Significantly worn rears with like-new fronts can be a recipe for disaster in the rain. Other problems crop up when tires are discontinued (i.e., MXX3) and you can no longer get all four tires the same unless you replace them all at once and as tire technology improves. Otherwise, I generally agree with you ("does this extend wear") if events are perfect like you suggest ;-) The extension of wear is true for those that replace all four tires at the same time (even if the fronts are only partially worn). Regards, Rich Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2001 21:06:42 -0400 From: "Paul Elliott" <pelliott@rcn.com> Subject: rear tire wear >>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.<< Hmmm...Does this really extend the wear? Let's see....my setup is the stock staggered one, so I dont rotate....Say I replace my rears at 20K, and my fronts at 40K. Then, after 40K, I will have replaced the rears twice, and the front once, for a total of 6 tires. I think if you look at an example of rotating every 10K miles, then you will be replacing your original rears at 30K miles instead of 20. At 40K miles, I think you will find you will have replaced the same 6 tires! This is assuming that at each 10K mile rotation interval, whatever tires have been on the rear have worn 1/2 and whatever has been on the front has worn 1/4. Go through rotations required to get you to 40K miles, and I dont think you will have saved anything...I think most you can say is that you will have evened out your tire wear, for potentially better handling, miniscule as it might be. --------------------------------------------------------- Paul Elliott '99 White M3; < 30K miles; Dinan stage II sc kit; Rotex pads; Steiger SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Race track is safer than street....(was Re: Sorry, but I just have ...) - from Luis Veras
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 14:32:47 -0400 From: "Luis Veras" <veras@tricom.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Race track is safer than street....(was Re: Sorry, but I just have ...) I apologize for not making myself clear enough. Don't misunderstand me, I am extremely conservative and all around a safe person. I have been to driving schools in the US and Europe, and know about the safety features of a closed track. But this street I'm talking about is almost just as good as a closed track (in terms of safety). It is a closed street used strictly (although not officially) for racing at night. Sure, there are no flags, no workers on the corners, and no ambulances standing by (although, there is a hospital right by). However, you do travel the "same line". During the day you can see the "shadow" marked by cars that race during the night. Also, this street crosses the "south sightseeing park" (like NYC's central park) through the middle. Therefore, it has park to the left, 12-16 feet of green separating from the opposing way, and park to the right. As a result, there are no pedestrians, goats (I assume this was a joke) or any other moving objects appearing from nowhere. You can always see ahead of other vehicles because there are no SUVs or trucks, anyone on that street after 10 PM is there to race. You will only meet other cars going the same direction you are, and going as fast as you are. This street has no potholes, or other irregularities. There's no risk of unprecedented things coming up. If you lose control and your car slides off, you will run off into the park (not crash into any buildings or houses, or a wall like on a race track). There are two small parts of it that is surrounded by rocks (so if your car slides at either of those points you will hit a rock wall), but it's only about a third of a mile on each occassion. Also, everyone there excercise safety precautions and good racing manners. For example, if at any point you need to stop, you turn on your intermittent lights, slow down, stay to your right and get into the green area. Everyone behind you will respect that. The only thing that it would need extra to be exactly the same as a race track would be the communication corner workers and a asphalted runoff area. It's a sweet piece of real-estate to run over and over. The area they close is about 6.5 miles long. So you get 11 miles (east-west is not the same as west-east, because they are separated) of unique racing space in a closed street that has 90% of the safety features a closed track, whereas in a race track you get maybe 1.5 to 2 miles. This street is becoming more and more used for racing at night, and it's probable (I sure hope so!) that they will declare it an official racing area, and will then add the necessary track features (such as communication towers and runoff area). But during the weekends it's closed for joggers, bikers (bicycles, not motorcycles) and rollerbladers, so I doubt that it will ever be available for racing during the day. Cheers :) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Skip Bogard" <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 11:23 AM Subject: [E36M3] Race track is safer than street....(was Re: Sorry, but I just have ...) > Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 11:18:16 -0400 > From: Skip Bogard <skip.bogard@alumni.duke.edu> > Subject: Race track is safer than street....(was Re: Sorry, but I just have ...) > > The most fundamental problem is that you were lacking a communication > system for reporting unknown conditions as you were driving. In this > regard, a race track is much safer than the street. > > A track has a corner worker at each corner. They are all wired together > with headsets to talk to each other. They try to "act as one." > > At the slightest hint of dangerous track conditions, they can black flag > the entire track in 1-2 seconds. It all comes to a halt at seemingly the > same time. > > You had no help. No corner workers...no communications system. This is > one of the top reasons many BMW & SCCA races & driving schools are > safer than street driving. There are others: > > On track, it is often safer than interstate or city driving because: > > 1. ...you are doing the same piece of real-estate OVER & OVER & OVER and...... > 2. ...you are all traveling pretty much the "same line". If someone > is "off the line", that is a problem you can see. Not on street. > Was the Lexus on the same line you were? I doubt it was consistent. > > On track... > 3. ...you don't have to worry about pedestrians. Not on street. > 4. ...you can drive off track if you need too (runoff area). Not likely on street. > 5. ...you have ambulances & medics standing by. Not on street. > 6. ...you have a communications system (flags/corner workers). Not on street. > > On track... > 7. ...you have fewer non-deformable objects (eg. poles) to hit. Not on street. > 8. ...in driving schools, you have two pairs of eyes in the car. > 9. ...everyone is [hopefully] going in the same direction on track. Not on street. > 10. ...you have a fenced in track area to keep Bambi out. Or in the Dominican > Republic...you have goats, right? You don't have this on street. > > On track... > 11. ...you can friggin' see ahead over the other vehicles 'cause they aren't SUV's... > 12. ...0% of the other drivers are DWI. Not on street. > 13. ...the track surface is well maintained (no potholes, steel plates, beer cans) > 14. ...all cars [including your own] have been recently tech inspected. > > Get it? The track is NOT the street. The skills are transferable, but the > positive conditions for your track driving experience are not. > > Thanks to Ron Buchalski for additions to my earlier list I wrote & posted in Jan 2000. > > - Skip > > Luis Veras wrote: > > > > Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 01:30:03 -0400 > > From: "Luis Veras" <veras@tricom.net> > > Subject: Sorry, but I just have to share this... > > > > So I started trying to beat my personal record at Cayetano Germosen street, > > here in Santo Domingo, Dom. Rep. It's a two way, two lane..........., > > ............... I believe driving that street is the next best thing to > > tracking. I had driven it before, but not like today, I did 4 full runs (4 > > west to east, and 4 east to west) trying to beat my record. My previous > > record was an average speed of 69 MPH (the posted speed limit it's 28 MPH > > because of the curves, so you can imagine how that street is), > > ...... So I started driving as fearless as I have never been, taking extreme > > risks (and I mean EXTREME risks) trying to pass this guy, and > > > I checked my OBC... my average speed was 76 MPH! I totally crashed my > > previous record! > > > > Sorry if I bored you, but I really had to share this. I've never driven as > > hard and fearless as tonight! Sure, I have gone at 150+ MPH in the highway, > > and done a lot of street racing, but today,................. > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#8. visit to Tate BMW Annapolis, MD - from Kevin M. Gregg
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Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 14:47:36 -0400 From: "Kevin M. Gregg" <kevingregg@home.com> Subject: visit to Tate BMW Annapolis, MD Hello- In my ongoing, part time, casual quest to locate the best BMW dealer in the metro DC/Balto area to service my 97 M3, I stopped by Tate BMW in Annapolis, MD at lunch today. The place was incredibly quiet and peaceful (no loud voices, no ringing phones, no loud showroom-wide intercom announcements, etc.) I met Will Mitchell in the Service Dept. He owns a late 80s M3 with 110K+ hard miles on it and a engine bearing problem of some kind. He was very friendly and helpful. He ran a report on my VIN showing some of the service done on it since it was new (coolant flush, brake fluid flush, oil service, etc.... not a complete service history, by any means!) I also found out the name & address of the first owner (who bought it back in Dec 96). Tate did not have a big backlog of work in the service dept.... I could have had a service appointment tomorrow, had I needed one. Here is what Tate BMW charges for a few services... coolant flush: $70 oil change with synthetic oil: $65 Inspection I: $350 Inspection II: $570 rotors/pads/etc for 4 wheels: $1038 ($600 or so is parts, about $300 for labor. They just finished a brake job for another M3 owner.) They had no 2001 M3s on the showroom floor. They've sold 3 of them in the recent past at or slightly above MSRP. I've also visited Tischer and Russel BMW in this area. What do you know about Tate BMW? 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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#9. RE: [E36M3] Re: UUC exhaust and Borla + AA - from Mel Silva
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 14:13:23 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <mel.silva@pdq.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: UUC exhaust and Borla + AA -----Original Message----- From: S Lafredo [mailto:slafredo@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 12:43 PM <snip>... I have an AA Gen II and love it. Not too loud and NO droning. Not what you want if you like that Harley sound. HTH. S So, one question. Would the AA Gen III exhaust pass the SO test? Is my wife going to complain about my car being too loud? >M
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#10. PTG M3 on ebay - from Michael Lawrence
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 15:20:22 -0400 From: "Michael Lawrence" <95m3ltw@home.com> Subject: PTG M3 on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=592094811& r=0&t=0 I just wanted to pass on some info on this car. If anyone is really thinking about this car or knows someone that is, please warn them about what spares would cost. Someone had this car inspected and I can pass the info on, after I get the ok from them. it is a 3.0 not a 3.2 etc amoung other things that are wrong with the car Mike