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#1. Re: [E36M3] torque wrench - from Margaret Cheng
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Date: 08 Jun 2001 17:30:16 -0700 From: Margaret Cheng <Margaret.Cheng@kp.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] torque wrench Aah, but if you are a Craftsman club member, you can get it for $44.99. Sears also has 3/8 drive either 25-250 or 10-75 ft./lbs for the same price. Sale ends 6/13 Margaret driver8m3@yahoo.com on 06/08/2001 03:55:00 PM To: e36m3@bmw-m.net@Internet cc: (bcc: Margaret Cheng/CA/KAIPERM) Subject: [E36M3] torque wrench Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 15:50:39 -0700 (PDT) From: russell <driver8m3@yahoo.com> Subject: torque wrench sears has their craftsman torque wrench (1/2 inch drive, 20-150 lbs) on sale for $49.99. seems like a good deal if anyone needs one... ===== "The State is the great fiction by which everyone seeks to live at the expense of everyone else." --FB __________________________________________________
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#2. RE: [E36M3] Cross drilled Rotors - from Juan Rico
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 17:40:54 -0700 From: Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Cross drilled Rotors Well, in my case the answer is very simple. I have 5 (very thin)spoke Breyton wheels that show off the rotors. LOOKS! Euro floating rotors are boring! My wheel/cross drilled rotor combo looks beautiful. As far as how it affects braking, I've gone through two sets of rotors and pads, and I have yet to see a difference versus stock. Not sure what you mean by "weaker". I put close to 40K miles on the first set and didn't see any of those famous hairline cracks anywhere around the holes. Maybe if you track your car it's another story... 70K miles of cross drilled rotors and still a very satisfied customer. Juan. -----Original Message----- From: Dorffer, Rich [mailto:RDORFFER@CleIndians.com] Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 6:53 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Cross drilled Rotors Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 09:34:13 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Cross drilled Rotors Why would anyone buy cross-drilled Brembos for $200 a set (inherently weaker due to being drilled unlike cast rotors with holes, less surface contact for the brake pads, potentially a problem with certain pads as they wear faster on rotors with holes, only provide a benefit to pads that inherently gas, etc.) when they can buy the OE Euro floating rotors for $216 from Nick Alexander or Pacific BMW? 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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#3. John who? - from David Hogg
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 21:17:17 -0700 From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> Subject: John who? Self-depreciating NASCAR-related humor. Scroll down if not interested. Spent Monday thru Wed this week at the VIR Skip Barber School (South Track) to learn to better drive my E36 M3 (mandatory content). On Tues the NASCAR boys were practicing for Sears Point on the North Course, so we all went and ate lunch at the North snack bar where they were. The other Skippy boys stayed together, but not me. I found a table with a guy in a fancy driver suit and an empty seat, so I joined him. Nice young guy. Very pleasant, very polite. I told him I wasn't a NASCAR fan but I was curious about the equipment and what they go through to prepare for a road race. We talked 15 minutes or so about NASCAR car setup and how difficult it is to get these beasts to handle a road course. He said, "believe me, you guys are having a lot more fun than we are today." He had taken the 3-day Skippy course a few years ago. When he finished his lunch, he excused himself and got up to leave. I said, "By the way, what's your name?" He just grinned from ear to ear and said matter-of-factly, "John Andretti." I was only 90% mortified until I walked into the Driving Impressions trackside store to be greeted by a life-size cardboard cutout of J.A. smiling at me. Then I went to 100%. But then I also got to talk briefly with Ward Burton and Rusty Wallace. It may have been that my "BMW Motorsport" hat didn't look much like a NASCAR accessory, but they just weren't as interested in talking with me as my buddy John was. Moments later J.A. was rocketing down the straight (on the short course, mind you) at a consistent, rev-limited 163 mph, lap after lap. We had the Skippy radar gun on him. These cars don't handle like M3's, but they're 650 hp BEASTS that demand serious drivers to tame them. (Especially guys who can turn left really well.) They're not the greatest road course drivers, but I have new respect for the skill of these good old boys. Dave Hogg
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#4. Racing helmets - Difference between Snell SI 2000 and SA? - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 21:30:51 EDT From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Racing helmets - Difference between Snell SI 2000 and SA? I've got a Snell (SI 2000 imprinted on the inside) helmet (motorcycle application). What is the difference between the SA designation that I've seen as a requirement? I know I can use it for driving schools and club events but can I for others? Where is the best place to source online (or West Central Florida)? TIA. Shel Hart 1998 M3
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#5. Re: [E36M3] John who? - from Donna Seeley
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Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 18:41:30 -0800 From: Donna Seeley <dseeley@infoasis.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] John who? Great story! Don't you just _hate_ when that happens? <g> Donna, may just wander over to SP to watch Johnny ------- 88 M3, "Guido," #41 JP 95 330isA, super-commuter > > Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 21:17:17 -0700 > From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> > Subject: John who? > > Self-depreciating NASCAR-related humor. Scroll down if not interested. >
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#6. Re: [E36M3] M3 Seat Covers -- Purchase info - from Ed Yee
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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 23:46:42 -0400 From: "Ed Yee" <edyee@mediaone.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 Seat Covers -- Purchase info Jim, When I bought mine, they only had one shade of grey. I would call Supreme and ask what colors they have. When I got mine, this was so new that they didn't have and official color codes. I just said I had the Dove Grey interior and wanted the grey covers ( as opposed to the black ones). Ed ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Files" <jfiles@alumni.ucsd.edu> To: "Ed Yee" <edyee@mediaone.net> Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 12:33 PM Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 Seat Covers -- Purchase info > Ed, do you know what name or color code is appropriate for the light grey? > > I'm assuming this is the light grey to go with what you would find in a > blue 95 or a silver 98 or 99. (Those are the three I have personal > experience with having the light grey interior). > > Jim > 98 M3/2 > > At 09:53 PM 6/7/2001, you wrote: > >Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2001 01:01:04 -0400 > >From: "Ed Yee" <edyee@mediaone.net> > >Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 Seat Covers -- Purchase info > > > >Nick, > > > >The embroidered stripe should match perfectly, after all the time you spent > >with my brochure and driving down to Miami and talking to Supreme on the > >phone ;) The only thing I would want Supreme to change on mine would be to > >use a slightly lighter shade of grey for the grey (duh) covers. When I got > >mine, they actually looked brownish ( the fabric sample Nick brought me was > >much better matched ). Actually with a few washings, the covers are more > >grey now, but I still think the first sample was better. I'll request my > >next set in a lighter shade of grey, but it'll be a long time before they > >wear out. > > > >Thanks Nick for all the leg work. > > > >Ed > >----- Original Message ----- > >From: "NickG" <nikog@mediaone.net> > >To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > >Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2001 1:53 PM > >Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 Seat Covers -- Purchase info > > > > > > > Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 13:59:21 -0400 > > > From: "NickG" <nikog@mediaone.net> > > > Subject: Re: [E36M3] M3 Seat Covers -- Purchase info > > > > > > I've owned these covers for almost 3 years now. My covers were the second > > > vader set they had ever made. So far, they haven't shown one bit of wear. > > > The embroidered M-stripes also look very good, with the colors perfectly > > > matched. > > > > > > Nick > > > > > > > Some follow-up on this -- as far as I know the seat covers are available > > > in > > > > a few colors and with or without the embroidered M-stripes. Talk to the > > > > seat cover place for more details. > > > > > > > > Overall the fit and finish on these are great. When I first saw them I > > > > thought the person had re-upholstered their seats. It wasn't until > >closer > > > > examination that I figured out they were seat covers. > > > > > > > > Other people can chime in on their like or dislike now that they own > > > them... > > -- > h mailto:jfiles@alumni.ucsd.edu / ICQ:27292190 > w mailto:jfiles@aseg.com >
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#7. Re: [E36M3] OT...peter G's one eye - from Peter Guagenti
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Date: Fri, 08 Jun 2001 21:04:29 -0700 From: Peter Guagenti <peter@guagenti.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] OT...peter G's one eye on 6/7/01 11:43 PM, Jay at jguzman@hawaii.edu wrote: > ummm, not to nit pick...but peter, ummm...for the second time i saw it, your > sig features a cyclops ;p ...just thought you may want to have your sig > checked out by an opthamologist... :) So, I wear an eye patch. Gotta problem with that? Is this some sort of discrimination?!? Don't make Suzy take out her whip! ;-) =p (now I have two eyes, smartass)
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#8. Re: Importing a Euro E46 M3... - from John Firestone
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Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 12:45:23 -0400 (EDT) From: John Firestone <john.firestone@nord-com.net> Subject: Re: Importing a Euro E46 M3... On Thu, 7 Jun 2001, Steve Walsh wrote: > The other big gotcha would be service. Unless you have a good buddy at a > dealership, I don't think you'll get much in the way of warranty service ! I expect you would get the first year warranty in the U.S. as part of the worldwide warranty. After that you might only get the standard, European, two year, "fair deal" (Kulanz) agreement during which you pay the dealer for labor and Munich pays for defective or mis-engineered parts. -John '96 318is -- john.firestone@nord-com.net
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#9. [Fwd: Euro Spec Spring Ratings] - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Sat, 09 Jun 2001 07:17:00 -0500 From: Sue Kraft <skraft1@new.rr.com> Subject: [Fwd: Euro Spec Spring Ratings] -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Euro Spec Spring Ratings Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 00:58:40 -0700 (PDT) From: Michael Henry <mhenry_au@yahoo.com.au> To: suzy@bmw-m.net Suzi, Can you please foward this to the group.. Thanks Group, I was hoping that some one out there could tell me what the standard spring rates were for a 99 M3 Coupe (Euro Spec 321 hp). It would seem that no one in the whole of Australia knows so I am hope you can help me. Thanks Michael Henry '99 M3 Euro Spec Coupe with the dreaded SMG.. ===== Michael Henry 0413 866 698 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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#10. FS: Michelin Pilot Sport 245/40ZR17 - from NickG
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Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2001 11:12:17 -0400 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: FS: Michelin Pilot Sport 245/40ZR17 For Sale: one Michelin Pilot Sport 245/40ZR17. About 90% tread remaining. The rim protector band on one side of the tire is slightly damaged/cut. Absolutely no sidewall damage though. If the tire were mounted on the driver's side, the damage would be on the inboard side and unseen. Pictures are available, just ask. Price: $125 plus shipping from South FL (new costs $250 from Tire Rack). Thanks, Nick nikog@mediaone.net