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#1. Re: [E36M3] Removing Track Rubber From Paint - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 07:07:00 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Removing Track Rubber From Paint Re: >How do you remove the track rubber marks from your paint after a long >weekend at the track? I've got a black car, so it doesn't really show up, >but I'm going to wax the car this weekend and want to get the accumulated >rubber off first. Is there a specific product you like to use, or just >elbow grease? My car has marks all over it and it's starting to look >really bad. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Goo-Gone, available at Target and other fine retailers. Takes it right off. Not to be confused with Goof-Off or other similar products. Ford also makes a tar + etc. remover, but it's so strong I'd avoid it if you can. Goo-Gone is an awesome product. -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#2. Re: Removing Track Rubber from Paint - from bs
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 10:25:03 -0400 From: "bs" <m3bs@home.com> Subject: Re: Removing Track Rubber from Paint As much as I hate to admit it, (not being a fan of Amway) the best stuff I've found is Amway Mint Condition Gel Bug and Tar Remover. If it has burned in, a cleaner/wax usually gets most of it. Look at the remaining spots as adding "character", like on antique furniture! Brian Sartori
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#3. Bridgestone S03s - from daanesh chanduwadia
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Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 10:34:37 -0400 From: "daanesh chanduwadia" <daanesh@hotmail.com> Subject: Bridgestone S03s the feedback i've seen as not as favorable as expected (see www.bmwm5.com --> messageboard --> e39 m5 discussion). compared to the pilot sports there are complaints about ride quality, tread noise, and dry grip. keep in mind that we're talking a different car... still a fan of MXX3s, daanesh >> >>Anyone tried the new SO3 pole positions? I am interested specifically >>in >>how >>they compare to the Pilot Sports... _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#4. Re: [E36M3] M3 Seat Covers -- Purchase info - from Matt Henson
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 08:55:00 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 Seat Covers -- Purchase info I just ordered mine. They said that they do need 10 people by Wednesday. I was number 6. Just 4 to go.. -Matt --- peter@guagenti.com wrote: > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 10:19:18 US/Pacific > From: peter@guagenti.com > Subject: M3 Seat Covers -- Purchase info > <snip> > > > Part number: BMW3259329 > > Color: Black with M stripes > > Description: 325 M-3 coupe L/B sportseat with > Lumbar H > > Unit price: 109.00 > > > Supreme Seat Covers > > 12307 S.W. 130th street > > Miami, FL 33186 > > Phone: 305-256-2986 > > Fax: 305-256-8278 > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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#5. Seat covers - from Dinah DeRoller
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Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 12:01:40 -0400 From: Dinah DeRoller <dinah_g_deroller@redcom.com> Subject: Seat covers Actually, I called them yesterday, and the guy I spoke with then said they did NOT allow for the thigh bolster to be extended. So I pushed my bolster in and drove around awhile to see if I could get used to it (yes). Today, when I ordered the covers, I talked to someone else (it wasn't Juan), and he said I _could_ extend the thigh bolster. I guess I'll find out when they come in :) Having covers to protect my seats (esp. at the track) is more important than the thigh bolster issue for me. This from a girl who, without flinching, cut slits in the leather gussets for my 6-pts a few weeks ago... Dinah (wishing for heated, adjustable Recaros....) > Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 09:04:31 -0400 > From: dzorine@csc.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Seat Covers > Mine is from the first group purchase couple of years ago, so it might be > older designa nd they might've changed it slightly later to allow for tigh > support to be extended, but I looked at mine last night and there is no way > it could be extended. So whoever asked this question first, your best bet > would be to call Supreme Seat Covers and ask them... > Dmitri
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#6. My New 97 Vs 98 - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 16:24:37 -0000 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: My New 97 Vs 98 <html><DIV> <P>Thought I would share it with you all.</P> <P><BR>Well, my 98/4 black on black is gone. I exchanged it with a friend's 97 coupe luxury package. Why? My 98 had </P> <P>RD Swaybars, Shims to run -2.2 neg camber upfront, Xbrace and 245 tires all around. This one has all of the above (KMAcs instead of shims) JC software, ECIS intake, PF90s all around crytogenic treated rotors, 8 extra wheels and tires with new 245 Gforce R1s mounted, TCKline Rollbar, harnesses, SS brake lines, Bilstein/H&R sports, dynoes at 219rwh, (98 was 209rwh). All the work has been done by Turner. Both cars had 40K miles and the 97 didnt have warranty. IN short, it took me a while to make up my mind. but I AM GLAD I did. The shocks and springs upgrade is a must for any M3. I had been driving my 98 with stock shock/springs and what a difference the suspension makes. NIGHT and DAY, like a transformation from 332 to an M3 now. At limerock the new cars runs low 1:03 which is a full second faster than my 98 on Hoosiers. </P> <P>For those of you wanting to upgrade the susp. I absolutely loved the Bilstein/H&R. A little stiff but not harsh and I live and drive in the city of Boston and its bearable. I think the swaybars make the biggest difference in changing the ride. THe extra wheels (M Contour clones) will be on sale. Anyone interested? :)</P> <P>Ahmad</P> <P>PS: Anyone attending Mosport with Trackmasters next weekend?</P> <P><BR> </P></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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#7. Re: Seat cover thigh extension - from Chip Mitchell
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 12:57:57 -0500 From: "Chip Mitchell" <chipm@arches.uga.edu> Subject: Re: Seat cover thigh extension I think its really a matter of how you adjust the covers. Makes sense if you think about it - the seat bottom is held in place by an elastic cord around the outside. If you tighten the cord with the thigh extension all the way in, of course you wouldn't be able to extend it. If you tighten it when its extended, the seat cover is loose if you retract it. Now, how many of us actually adjust those thigh thingies every other day anyway? Just set it and forget it. ChipM ---------Included Message---------- >-------------------- 8 -------------------- >Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 09:04:31 -0400 >From: dzorine@csc.com >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Seat Covers > >Mine is from the first group purchase couple of years ago, so it might be >older designa nd they might've changed it slightly later to allow for tigh >support to be extended, but I looked at mine last night and there is no way >it could be extended. So whoever asked this question first, your best bet >would be to call Supreme Seat Covers and ask them... > >Dmitri > > > > >Please respond to George R Carr Jr <georgercarrjr@earthlink.net> > >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >cc: > >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Seat Covers > >>no these covers from Supreme Seat covers do not allow tigh support to be >>extended. >> > >Not true because I do it. > >-- >=========================== >georgercarrjr@earthlink.net >
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#8. Re: Removing Track Rubber From Paint - from Rob Norwalk
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 13:20:38 -0500 From: "Rob Norwalk" <Robert_J_Norwalk@raytheon.com> Subject: Re: Removing Track Rubber From Paint Shane, You actually answered your own question - wax it. Mequiar's Cleaner wax works particularly well with very little effort. I just spot wax the rubber off prior to waxing the whole car after a track event. BTW, My car is bright red, and I've been using this technique for several years with excellent results. Good luck, Rob 93 325 (with a few m3 bits) Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 09:40:19 -0400 From: shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com Subject: Removing Track Rubber From Paint A question for track junkies: How do you remove the track rubber marks from your paint after a long weekend at the track? I've got a black car, so it doesn't really show up, but I'm going to wax the car this weekend and want to get the accumulated rubber off first. Is there a specific product you like to use, or just elbow grease? My car has marks all over it and it's starting to look really bad. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Shane Kleinpeter Tarheel Chapter '96 M3
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#9. RE: [E36M3] What's a Perf Friction "3944" pad? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 11:19:41 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jbassett@geysernetworks.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] What's a Perf Friction "3944" pad? > I'm getting my M3/4 ready for a couple of driving schools and > am wondering > if I can use the set of new Performance Friction front pads > that the PO > included with the car. The part numbers don't seem to match what PFC > sells today. The box label says "3944" and the pads are stamped with > "MAMA PFC 33FF." The box label date is 4/99. > > Any idea what these are? Well, according to the Porterfield Brakes web site, pads "3944" are HWY grade pads (F) for a 89-93 525/535/M5; 94-95 530/540; 87-94 733/735; 95-97 M3 <- AHA! From their FAQ section: We recommend Highway Product Line for trucks, vans, motorhomes, suburbans, limousines, police cars, tow vehicles, and armored vehicles. This brake pad provides superior braking over stock and after-market pads. Documented, superior disc pad life Lowest cost per mile/hour Unequaled disc/rotor compatability Not sure if that's the "HWY" grade they're referring to or not, but my guess these pads wouldn't be all that good for the track. My suggestion would be, save them for street use, and get a set of PF97's for the track. Cheers, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4
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#10. Re: What's a Perf Friction "3944" pad? - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 18:32:42 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: What's a Perf Friction "3944" pad? Dan, If you go to Porterfield Brakes: http://www.porterfield-brakes.com/pads.htm and fill in the area for Performance Friction: Description: All Type: All Performance Friction Number: 3944 You'll find that they are PF-Z pads for the front calipers. According to the webpage, PF-Z are street pads, not track pads. You may be okay if this is your first driving event. Otherwise, get a set of track pads. -rb >Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 00:09:52 -0400 >From: Dan Miley <dmiley@rcn.com> >Subject: What's a Perf Friction "3944" pad? > >I'm getting my M3/4 ready for a couple of driving schools and am wondering >if I can use the set of new Performance Friction front pads that the PO >included with the car. The part numbers don't seem to match what PFC sells >today. The box label says "3944" and the pads are stamped with "MAMA PFC >33FF." The box label date is 4/99. > >Any idea what these are? I saw a reference in an Audi site for an FMSI 394 >or 3944 pad for an ATE caliper. The Hawk site shows the front pad for my >M3 as D394CA. IS the "394" part an industry standard number? > >Should I use these pads for driving schools or just buy a set of PFC 90 or >97 pads? > >Thanks. --Dan _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com