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#1. Re: [E36M3] Seat Covers for Vader Seats - from NickG
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:36:54 -0400 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Seat Covers for Vader Seats Those are probably the ones from Supreme Seat Covers, www.seatsavers.com . I had arranged a group purchase of them several years ago, as did another list member (Tom Tice I believe) last year. Nick > I saw a car at the Thunderhill CCA Driving School last month with a set of > very nice fitted black cloth seat covers. They covered the headrests > seperately, and had the motorsport stripes sewn in. > > I did not get a chance to ask the driver where he got them, and after > searching the web for a few days, I haven't come across them. Does anyone > know who could have made them and where I might be able to pick up a set? > > Any advice is appreciated. > > -peterg
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Re: UUC exhaust and Borla + AA - from Steven Hazard
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:52:38 -0500 From: "Steven Hazard" <98m3@mediaone.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: UUC exhaust and Borla + AA Maybe I should charge for this? I'm a proud UUC member BTW :-) Duane would be proud of me! Ahh BTW she finally noticed the Fikse's after a couple of weeks.....my answer................... Ah yes honey Will Turner had those lying around after a year of Racing he gave me those for a song.............. Damn I lie to well :-) Berore I buy anything for my M3 I have to think of the rebuttal with the SO! Oh...BTW Dave.......I told her that you and a few others GAVE ME FREE SPRINGS.....That all of you did not need anymore because you Club Race! I can play some serious poker! Anyone need lessons...There free to a M3 driver ;-) Steve > -------------------- 2 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 17:11:50 -0400 > From: "Dave Spragg" <dspragg@mediaone.net> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: UUC exhaust and Borla + AA > > It must be pointed out here that Steve's SO apparently doesn't notice much > about cars. She has never noticed the high end wheels that went on when the > Hoosiers went on the stock ones. She hasn't noticed it dropped about 2 or 3 > inches. She hasn't noticed a wildly decreased tendency to roll or the 3 > degrees of negative camber... > > Hell... my track car has 3 degree of negative camber and people have asked > me if it was broken after they looked at the angle on the wheel. :) > > Dave Spragg > dave@spragg.com > Natick, MA > 99 M3 Sharked > 92 330is Sharked and Supercharged
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#3. Re: [E36M3] As the Koni Turns... - from Chris Teague
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 19:59:25 -0700 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@home.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] As the Koni Turns... Wayne, My Koni's had about 3 turns front and rear. It is a little tricky to tell on the rear since you have to compress them all the way to turn. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wayne Miller" <m3@waynemiller.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 3:13 PM Subject: [E36M3] As the Koni Turns... > Now, my questions: I received some good responses about settings but I > am just curious about the total number of available turns on the fronts > and rears. From what I could tell, the fronts have about 3 turns and = > the > rears have about 2. Is that correct?
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Brake Rotors - from Donna Seeley
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Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 20:11:46 -0800 From: Donna Seeley <dseeley@infoasis.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brake Rotors Rick, You didn't mention ducting. It certainly can't hurt & several people have reported that their rotors don't warp after installing it. Donna ------- 88 M3, "Guido," #41 JP 95 330isA, super-commuter > > Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 21:45:52 -0400 > From: Rick Pocock <Rick@DovetailRacing.com> > Subject: Brake Rotors > > Let me apologize if this topic has been beat to death in this digest in the > past, as I suspect it has. However, if you can share any positive > experiences with me, I'd be very grateful. > > The issue is warped brake rotors on my '98 M3/4. > > (At the risk of sounding testy, I respecfully ask that you not reply with a > lecture on how I'm warping my rotors because I'm "dragging" my brakes on > the track rather than using them with authority. I'm an accomplished SCCA > road racer who has acquired a reasonably high level of braking skills. > Thanks!) > > > > Rick Pocock > Dovetail Racing > ITB Alfa Romeo Spider, No. 42
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#5. NSX Challenge - from Brent Williams
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 23:16:15 -0400 From: "Brent Williams" <brent@williamsconsultingltd.com> Subject: NSX Challenge Come to think of it, my bro hasn't dated anyone since he sold the M3. Hmmm. Ok, I live between sebring and daytona, any driving schools scheduled? Whats the race course at disney called? Brent
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Re: UUC exhaust and Borla + AA - from Dave Spragg
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 23:31:37 -0400 From: "Dave Spragg" <dspragg@mediaone.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: UUC exhaust and Borla + AA I had no idea I was such a generous guy... I still haven't turned up at an autocross to hand you some cash for tire use. :) Those are great explanations though! Perhaps it's time for a UUC backed "Idiots Guide to Quietly Upgrading your Bimmer". I have it easy as my wife does what amounts to volunteer work for a living so she has to put up with my toys. I would still buy the book though! Dave -----Original Message----- From: Steven Hazard [mailto:98m3@mediaone.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 11:03 PM To: E36M3 Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: UUC exhaust and Borla + AA Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:52:38 -0500 From: "Steven Hazard" <98m3@mediaone.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: UUC exhaust and Borla + AA Maybe I should charge for this? I'm a proud UUC member BTW :-) Duane would be proud of me! Ahh BTW she finally noticed the Fikse's after a couple of weeks.....my answer................... Ah yes honey Will Turner had those lying around after a year of Racing he gave me those for a song.............. Damn I lie to well :-) Berore I buy anything for my M3 I have to think of the rebuttal with the SO! Oh...BTW Dave.......I told her that you and a few others GAVE ME FREE SPRINGS.....That all of you did not need anymore because you Club Race! I can play some serious poker! Anyone need lessons...There free to a M3 driver ;-) Steve > -------------------- 2 -------------------- > Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 17:11:50 -0400 > From: "Dave Spragg" <dspragg@mediaone.net> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: UUC exhaust and Borla + AA > > It must be pointed out here that Steve's SO apparently doesn't notice much > about cars. She has never noticed the high end wheels that went on when the > Hoosiers went on the stock ones. She hasn't noticed it dropped about 2 or 3 > inches. She hasn't noticed a wildly decreased tendency to roll or the 3 > degrees of negative camber... > > Hell... my track car has 3 degree of negative camber and people have asked > me if it was broken after they looked at the angle on the wheel. :) > > Dave Spragg > dave@spragg.com > Natick, MA > 99 M3 Sharked > 92 330is Sharked and Supercharged ************************************************************* 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: Seat Covers for Vader Seats - from Bob Dorchester
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Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 22:28:51 -0500 From: Bob Dorchester <rjdorche@concentric.net> Subject: Re: Seat Covers for Vader Seats I purchased mine from Supreme Seat Covers in Miami, FL (305-256-2986) in July 99. They match your description except mine are light grey and I elected to pass on the Motorsport stripes. They had a website (www.seatsavers.com) that appears to have expired. Great fit, quality and price ($99/set of 2). I would be surprised if they are out of business. Good luck! Bob Dorchester 95M3 > From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> > Subject: Seat Covers for Vader Seats > > I saw a car at the Thunderhill CCA Driving School last month with a set of > very nice fitted black cloth seat covers. They covered the headrests > seperately, and had the motorsport stripes sewn in. > > I did not get a chance to ask the driver where he got them, and after > searching the web for a few days, I haven't come across them. Does anyone > know who could have made them and where I might be able to pick up a set? > > Any advice is appreciated. > > -peterg
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Re: Seat Covers for Vader Seats - from Dave Spragg
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 23:44:51 -0400 From: "Dave Spragg" <dspragg@mediaone.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Seat Covers for Vader Seats Yes, these folks made mine and I get asked about them all the time. People really like them but who gives a stink... I like them and that is what really counts. Recently I had trouble with the phone number and web site but I sent an email to them at an old address and eventually got a note back from Carmen Alfonso. She asked me to call her at 1-800-600-7083 which I did and ordered up a set for my wife's car. The email was Carmen Alfonso [seatcovr@bellsouth.net] but I would recommend the phone. If you have light colored seats and get a darker cover make sure to washed them with salt and stuff as directed twice or more before installing them and then remove and repeat in short intervals in the beginning. After that just do as often as you need to keep the leather conditioned and let the conditioner really sink in before putting covers on again. My car is garaged 100% of the time it's not on the road and since I work at home it doesn't get much sun. Even so it is worth noting that the covers still look like new and feel better than new as they got softer but they still fit as tight as a glove. Really well made... with all the stitching and the accuracy and design I think North Face would sell these for ~$200 each. :) Dave Spragg dave@spragg.com Natick, MA 99 M3 Sharked 92 330is Sharked and Supercharged -----Original Message----- From: Bob Dorchester [mailto:rjdorche@concentric.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 11:33 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: Seat Covers for Vader Seats Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 22:28:51 -0500 From: Bob Dorchester <rjdorche@concentric.net> Subject: Re: Seat Covers for Vader Seats I purchased mine from Supreme Seat Covers in Miami, FL (305-256-2986) in July 99. They match your description except mine are light grey and I elected to pass on the Motorsport stripes. They had a website (www.seatsavers.com) that appears to have expired. Great fit, quality and price ($99/set of 2). I would be surprised if they are out of business. Good luck! Bob Dorchester 95M3 > From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> > Subject: Seat Covers for Vader Seats > > I saw a car at the Thunderhill CCA Driving School last month with a set of > very nice fitted black cloth seat covers. They covered the headrests > seperately, and had the motorsport stripes sewn in. > > I did not get a chance to ask the driver where he got them, and after > searching the web for a few days, I haven't come across them. Does anyone > know who could have made them and where I might be able to pick up a set? > > Any advice is appreciated. > > -peterg ************************************************************* 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] NSX Challenge - from Jay
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Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 19:53:34 -1000 From: Jay <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] NSX Challenge EASY...go to the car and driver website and see if you can order the issue which has the article, "The best handling car for more than $30,000." (i know the article is also in the Car and Driver 1998 New Car Guide) it has a comparo of a whole buncha cars, including the M3 and NSX...and of course, our beloved M3 comes out on top...just leave the mag(s) in a place where he can see it, like your living room coffee table, and next to the throne, and on the door of the fridge, and... :P Brent Williams wrote: > Any suggestions for good mods that I can get done before the 4th of July? > New springs and shocks? I don't have time for a supercharger install. > > Please help. Need to make sure M3 comes out on top.
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#10. Re: [E36M3] RE: visit to Tate BMW Annapolis, MD - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 23:21:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: visit to Tate BMW Annapolis, MD > it after the repair did not last). They wash your car after it has been > serviced, however I always take it in after I have given it the 3 hour > cleaning just so there is no misunderstanding on the care requirements > expected from their service people. :). Will told me on one occasion they > would have washed it, but were afraid they would just get it dirty, hehe. So > I'm picky like Chester, sooorrry! :)) You know....the minute you let your guard down and forget to mention to the dealer that they *SHOULD NOT* wash the car, they go ahead and do it and introduce fine swirl marks to my clearcoat :( There's got to be a way to have them permanently stick it in my file so that "DO NOT WASH CAR" pops up whenever a tech takes my car out of my hands!!! D'oh! =) Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/