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#1. Re: [E36M3] re: seat covers - from NickG
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 21:50:49 -0400 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] re: seat covers I know the group purchase ended today, but I just was able to upload some pics of the installed covers: http://www.pompano.net/~nikog/seatcovers The covers in the pictures are the second set of M3 covers Supreme ever made. The design of the stripes is incorrect on these covers, and has been redesigned to match what is on the seats. I now have a newer set of covers with these updated stripes (but no pics of them). Nick > >They have a website (www.coverdepot.com), but > >unfortunately it's not working very well. > > What is the address of a web page with a pic of these seat covers installed > in a M3? > > Thanks, > > Kevin Gregg
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#2. H&R Cup and Koni suspension kits - from Jay Sala
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Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 10:03:13 +0800 From: Jay Sala <jsala@mist.com> Subject: H&R Cup and Koni suspension kits The H&R coil-over kit sounds great... but pricey. Anyone have views or experience (ride? handling? overall quality?) of the H&R Cup kit (conventional coil springs and custom valved shocks) or the Koni coil-over kit, both of which are significantly cheaper than the H&R coil-over kit? Thanks, and regards, Jay Sala
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#3. Brembo Rotors - from Steve D'Gerolamo
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 22:10:06 -0400 From: "Steve D'Gerolamo" <steved3@idt.net> Subject: Brembo Rotors ..............But, Porsche and Ferrari have been putting Brembo drilled on as stock for years. and, of course, they look really cool. ========================================= Brembo makes the rotors for Ferrari but Porsche has never used Brembo for brake disks (their current calipers are Brembo). In past years, Porsche used Zimmermann disks but current 993 & 996 turbo rotors are by SHW of Germany. SHW also makes the disks for the M3 Ltw and the new E46 M3. SD ================================== Steve D'Gerolamo - The Ultimate Garage - Tel 201-262-0412
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#4. Re: [E36M3] more gauges - from Chester Wong
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 19:10:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] more gauges http://www.easternmotorwerks.com He has a complete kit. Chester > Where might I find the correct sized faceplate or a kit? (Turner says > they don't do this.) I'm thinking oil temp, oil pressure, voltage. Any > other good possibilities for a normally aspirated car? What might be > the relative ease or difficultly for a DIY installation? ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Spot the hottest trends in music, movies, and more. http://buzz.yahoo.com/
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#5. Lone Star Chapter Club Race and Driver's Ed Event - July 13-15 - from Blair Hartsfield
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 21:24:28 -0500 From: Blair Hartsfield <res04ans@gte.net> Subject: Lone Star Chapter Club Race and Driver's Ed Event - July 13-15 For those of you in the South Central area: The following went out in our recent monthly newsletter. Our First Annual BMW CCA Club Race and Driver's Education (DE) event will be at Motorsport Ranch, on Saturday, July 14, and Sunday July 15. Friday, July 13, is a Test 'n' Tune day for the BMW CCA Club Racers, as well as an Instructor and Selected Advanced Student Familiarization and Practice Day. Motorsport Ranch is in Cresson, TX or approximately 25 minutes South East of downtown Fort Worth, TX. Online information can be found at http://www.lscautox.org/ Track specific information can be found at http://www.motorsportranch.com/ Cost for the two-day BMW CCA DE is $225. Cost for second drivers using the same car is $175. There are NO one-day registrations. Cost for the BMW CCA Club Racers and Advanced DE students' practice day on Friday is $100. Cost for BMW CCA Club racers Saturday and Sunday event is $295. All drivers (age 16 and older) with a valid and current state driver's license are eligible. No previous experience necessary. We will have Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced run groups. Run groups are scheduled to receive four track sessions per day. All makes and models of cars are welcome, provided they pass a pre-event safety inspection and a trackside safety check. (Convertibles must have full roll bars, at least two four-point harnesses and must be approved in advance on a case-by-case basis.) All student cars must be licensed, insured, street-legal, and muffled. (Be prepared to provide proof of insurance.) Snell Foundation rated M90 or SA90 (or newer) helmets required. Students who do not have an approved helmet, or whose cars do not pass a trackside safety inspection will not be allowed on the track and no refunds will be made. Loaner helmets are not available. You are invited to a Saturday night banquet. The cost is $20 per person. Enclose a check or money order payable to "Lone Star Chapter BMW Club." You will be sent a detailed information packet including track information, lodging options, event manual, and technical inspection forms. Include an e-mail address with your application, and we'll provide your status (confirmed or on waiting list) when we receive your application. Otherwise, you'll get your confirmation by regular mail. Cancellations received before July 1st will be allowed and refunded, minus $20.00 administration fee. Cancellations after July 1st, also subject to administration fee, will be refunded if your space can be filled with another student. Each driver must fill out separate registration form even if sharing a car. No more than two drivers per car. Shared cars may be required to run back-to-back track sessions, please plan accordingly. Openings will be filled as they are received. You can request a driving school student registration form or instructor registration form by sending an e-mail to res04ans@gte.net, or by calling Blair Hartsfield at 972-315-0339. Thanks, Blair Hartsfield Motorsport Coordinator Lone Star Chapter BMW CCA
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Brembo Rotors - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 19:28:49 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brembo Rotors Steve wrote: >Brembo makes the rotors for Ferrari but Porsche has never used >Brembo for brake disks (their current calipers are Brembo). In >past years, Porsche used Zimmermann disks but current 993 & 996 >turbo rotors are by SHW of Germany. SHW also makes the disks for >the M3 Ltw and the new E46 M3. SD The LWT has the same rotors as stock M3s, so I'm not sure what is being referred to above ... Also, SHW made the rotors for the M1. -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#7. RE: O2 Sensor Replacement - from Jonathan Caldito
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 22:41:46 -0400 From: "Jonathan Caldito" <jonnym3@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: O2 Sensor Replacement Ron, Looks like you have a bad pre-cat bank 1 O2 sensor heating circuit. My 98 M3 had this and was replaced. There is no need to disconnect the battery. Just have the proper tools (10mm socket, ratchet, and a crow-foot design O2 sensor socket), part, WD-40 or Rust off lubricant. Of course do this when the exhaust manifold is cool. Do NOT buy that big fat O2 sensor socket, it'll pinch the wires when replacing the new one. Email me if you have questions. Jonathan Caldito _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#8. Need rear camber recommendations - from DrDan976@aol.com
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 23:13:35 EDT From: DrDan976@aol.com Subject: Need rear camber recommendations I am about to lower my car with H&R coilovers. I need recommendations with the rear camber and how to correct it. I know TC Klein has a lower control arm adjustable links, as does Ground Control. Can anyone help and does anyone have some for sale? Ground control are out of stock and TC Klein wants $800 for theirs. Thanks Dan Wang
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#9. Re: Bilstein Bump Stop Trimming - from Ron Buchalski
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Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 03:19:50 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Bilstein Bump Stop Trimming Jeremy, Thanks for chasing this down. It raises one more question for Bilstein: "Why do they continue to make the E36 M3 struts with incorrectly sized bump stops?" -rb >Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 06:15:23 -0400 >From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> >Subject: Bilstein Bump Stop Trimming > >After all the discussion & confusion about trimming the bump stops on the >front shocks a week or so ago, I made several phone calls to both Bilstein >and H&R. I have a 95 M3 with Bilsteins and H&R 29910 springs that did not >lower evenly when putting in the springs -- the front only went down about >10mm whereas the rear went down at least 20mm -- my biggest indication that >the front might be on the bump stops. Once I got through playing voicemail >tag with the right people, here's what I found out: > >1) Bilstein says to cut 25 mm off their front bump stops. So I asked if I >do this modification myself, does this void the warranty? They said no, >only if you open up the actual shock portion, not just disassemble it. >Just be careful not to strip the allen head in the bottom when >disassembling, after taking off the 17mm nut on the bottom; a little heat >helps with the allen head. So I ask why do they say to trim the bump >stops? After much discussion and conferring with others in Bilstein the >answer comes back "because even with stock springs & ride height the shocks >are very close to >the bump stops and also that H&R recommends it". Bilstein also >cryptically noted that trimming the bump stops doesn't always seems to cure >the uneven lowering based on customer reports. On a side note I asked him >about revalving, and I was surprised it that the cost was only in the $50 >range per shock. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Re: Bilstein Bump Stop Trimming - from Bora Akyol
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Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 20:30:51 -0700 From: Bora Akyol <akyol@akyol.org> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Bilstein Bump Stop Trimming Because they are Bilstein, make a ton of money and even though this issue has been known by BMW community for years, people still buy them because of the Bilstein name. I am sure if BMW M3 owners stopped buying the Bilsteins, they will stop making them with the incorrect bump stop. The Bilstein owners out there should initiate a class-action lawsuit. Bora Who has no tolerance for incompetent vendors. > From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> > Reply-To: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> > Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 22:23:04 -0500 > To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> > Subject: [E36M3] Re: Bilstein Bump Stop Trimming > > Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 03:19:50 > From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> > Subject: Re: Bilstein Bump Stop Trimming > > Jeremy, > > Thanks for chasing this down. It raises one more question for Bilstein: > > "Why do they continue to make the E36 M3 struts with incorrectly sized bump > stops?" > > -rb > >> Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 06:15:23 -0400 >> From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> >> Subject: Bilstein Bump Stop Trimming >> >> After all the discussion & confusion about trimming the bump stops on the >> front shocks a week or so ago, I made several phone calls to both Bilstein >> and H&R. I have a 95 M3 with Bilsteins and H&R 29910 springs that did not >> lower evenly when putting in the springs -- the front only went down about >> 10mm whereas the rear went down at least 20mm -- my biggest indication that >> the front might be on the bump stops. Once I got through playing voicemail >> tag with the right people, here's what I found out: >> >> 1) Bilstein says to cut 25 mm off their front bump stops. So I asked if I >> do this modification myself, does this void the warranty? They said no, >> only if you open up the actual shock portion, not just disassemble it. >> Just be careful not to strip the allen head in the bottom when >> disassembling, after taking off the 17mm nut on the bottom; a little heat >> helps with the allen head. So I ask why do they say to trim the bump >> stops? After much discussion and conferring with others in Bilstein the >> answer comes back "because even with stock springs & ride height the shocks >> are very close to >> the bump stops and also that H&R recommends it". Bilstein also >> cryptically noted that trimming the bump stops doesn't always seems to cure >> the uneven lowering based on customer reports. On a side note I asked him >> about revalving, and I was surprised it that the cost was only in the $50 >> range per shock. >