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#1. Need SF Bay Area body shop recommendation - from Vadim Dubinsky
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Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 18:46:09 -0700 From: "Vadim Dubinsky" <dubinsky@cyberdude.com> Subject: Need SF Bay Area body shop recommendation Yesterday, while taking an on-ramp onto 101 I managed to break loose = the rear end of our M5 and in a blink of an eye I was sliding helplessly sideways down the camber of the road right into the light pole. The damage is confined to the left front quarter panel and the hood. I = wish I could find someone else to pin the blame on for this accident, but I can't. This one is all mine. About the only thing I can say in self defense is that after I climbed out I could see a lot of sand and dust on the road, probably blown in by the high winds on that day. =20 Anyway, now that the trauma of the initial shock is wearing off, I'm facing a daunting task of looking for a body shop and dealing with my insurance. I know of three high quality body shops in the Bay Area, Sunnyvale Auto Body, EuroCal Auto Body in Santa Rosa and B-Line in San Jose. Unfortunately, the Sunnyvale and B-Line are booked solid for at least a month out. I'll be calling EuroCal tomorrow, but suspect they are also slammed. The other big problem is that I'm averse to paying the high cost of towing the car (no it's not drivable) to these places. My insurance only covers the first $75 of the tow bill. =20 I live in Redwood City/San Carlos area and would like to know if anyone had particularly good or bad experiences with any body shops near me. Has anyone done business with: Exotic Auto Body on Old County, San Carlos Automotive Enterprise on Industrial Rd, San Carlos Eurotech on 171 Industrial Way, San Carlos If you can recommend any of these or other nearby places or have a word of advise, I would love to hear from you. =20 Much thanks in advance, =20 Vadim now with hurt pride and a hurt M5 :(
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#2. OT: MB service in Bay Area - from Chris Casey
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Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 22:08:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Chris Casey <ccasey1@yahoo.com> Subject: OT: MB service in Bay Area Hi Folks, Sorry for the off-topic post. My fiancee's Mercedes is in need of service, so I was hoping that someone could recommend a good independent mechanic in the Bay Area. Both of us work in the Menlo Park / Palo Alto area. Thanks much in advance, Chris PS Go Ralf! __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/
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#3. A couple more tech procedures to check out - from Sue Kraft
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 00:20:20 -0500 From: Sue Kraft <skraft1@new.rr.com> Subject: A couple more tech procedures to check out http://www.apexcone.com/Lighting/StoneProtector/3MFilm.html http://www.apexcone.com/TechProcedures/PaintChip/PaintChip.html Be sure to give Jim some feedback if you find these useful. <jsp98m3@apexcone.com>
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#4. Installing a '99 steering wheel - from Luis Veras
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 03:04:52 -0400 From: "Luis Veras" <veras@tricom.net> Subject: Installing a '99 steering wheel Hello, I'm looking into installing a '99 3 spoke steering wheel into my '96 coupe M3. Where can I get one? At what price? Is the installation do it yourself, or your mechanic does? I assume the airbag will still work seamlessly, right? Any electronics-related conflicts? Please advise. Thanks! Regards, Luis
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Racing helmets - Difference between Snell SI 2000 - from Chris Turrisi
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 07:52:34 -0400 From: Chris Turrisi <cturrisi@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Racing helmets - Difference between Snell SI 2000 and SA? At 08:33 PM 6/8/01 -0500, Shelhart2@aol.com wrote: >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 Shel, As I understand it (and someone correct me if I am wrong), the difference between the motorcycle and SA (Special Application) is that the interior padding in a SA helmet is fire resistant (Nomex) and is required to be used in SCCA racing and most other forms of car racing. You can use either type at BMWCCA driving schools. Chris T. 97 M3
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Installing a '99 steering wheel - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 09:24:41 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Installing a '99 steering wheel Luis Veras writes: > I'm looking into installing a '99 3 spoke steering wheel into my '96 coupe > M3. Where can I get one? At what price? Is the installation do it yourself, > or your mechanic does? I assume the airbag will still work seamlessly, > right? Any electronics-related conflicts? Please advise. Thanks! The airbag will not transfer, you will need to get not only a 3 spoke steering wheel but also the airbag that fits in it. When I asked about it a while back, parts alone were close to $1000 so I decided against it. But I think there's some folks on the list who have done it though. Andrej '97 M3
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Still Dry in Houston - from Rich Gay
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 09:56:14 -0500 From: Rich Gay <rich_gay@mac.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Still Dry in Houston on 6/9/01 11:13 PM, Mel Silva at mel.silva@pdq.net wrote: > Any other listers > in the flood damaged area able to respond? Got real wet here in Sugar Land (suburb SW of Houston) on Thursday morning. My race car trailer was parked in front of the house, was nearly submerged. Had to move my F350 pickup up into the driveway or it would have had water into the cab. Once the rain stopped the flooding drained away quickly. Just got back from a weekend at Texas World Speedway. Glad to be there rather than in Houston this weekend! Had two great days of driving, lots of fun. Weird, weird weather. - Rich
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#8. BMW posters - from Patrick Sarne
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 09:35:33 -0700 From: Patrick Sarne <patrick.sarne@hoylecapital.com> Subject: BMW posters This link was posted on the E46 M3 board. If you're looking to dress up your garage (or living room!), take a look... http://www.autotrend.com/bmwall.html
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#9. Re: [E36M3] BMW posters - from Luis Veras
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 12:52:12 -0400 From: "Luis Veras" <veras@tricom.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] BMW posters Are these overpriced posters for those who overpaid for their E46 M3s? A poster for $40? Come on! Maybe the prices quoted are in another currency? They are all really cool though. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick Sarne" <patrick.sarne@hoylecapital.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 12:43 PM Subject: [E36M3] BMW posters > Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 09:35:33 -0700 > From: Patrick Sarne <patrick.sarne@hoylecapital.com> > Subject: BMW posters > > This link was posted on the E46 M3 board. If you're looking to dress up > your garage (or living room!), take a look... > http://www.autotrend.com/bmwall.html > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#10. John who? - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 13:28:05 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: John who? A repeat of "Self-depreciating NASCAR-related humor. Scroll down if not interested." I have a somewhat similar story. I took a flight from Cleveland to Orlando about two years ago and I noticed the guy beside me had some NASCAR gear on and a NASCAR duffle bag. I thought he looked like he may be either a big fan or a younger new driver. We spoke casually for a while before getting on the subject of NASCAR. Turns out he was from Bakersfield California and grew up karting. He said he was part of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and was headed to Florida for some testing in a Busch car before his next race the following weekend. We talked NASCAR some and he aspired to get a Winston Cup ride in the next couple of years. We talked the entire flight (even though I was more than willing to shut up and let the guy enjoy his flight but he would occasionally initiate conversation after a few moments of silence). Anyway, he was very down to earth and I just got the feeling he would turn up some day doing very well. Before he left the plane, he asked if I wanted anything signed. I said "Yeah, your duffle bag". He smiled and said "Sure". I laughed and I said "I was just kidding and I am sure he gets many requests but no thanks". I shook his hand and wished him luck. His name, Kevin Harvick (http://www.harvickmotorsports.com/) and he is a Winston Cup rookie this year and is ninth in the standings. He got a ride with Childress Racing after Dale Earnhardt's death. He leads the rookie standings. Regards, Rich