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#1. wheel repair - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:06:42 -0400 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: wheel repair Weird, this didn't seem to go through yesterday... ******** I'd get that refinish warrantee in writing. I had two bent rims on my old 90 VW corrado (very light and soft wheels) and the guys in Bath, PA perfectly straightened both, but had to repaint one. I could scratch the finish off with my fingernail. I was very disappointed. This was 4 years ago, I sold the car shortly afterwards. I was in college, and did not call them back or take the matter any further. I had more important things to do (so I thought at the time). http://www.aaarims.com/ I found these guys on the internet, have never used them or spoken to them. Just another possible source for OEM BMW wheels. Jonathan Evans 95 M3 with staggered LTW wheels, still need the 2 rears refinished. By whom? where?? My real plan is to get a set of 8.5 inchers or 7.5 all around for track/autocross.
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Air Duct/Shroud Fix - Part 1 - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 14:08:48 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Air Duct/Shroud Fix - Part 1 on 7/10/01 1:48 PM, Jim Bassett at jbassett@geysernetworks.com wrote: > Otherwise, great job testing, Neil. I'm sure the "repeatedly testing it at > 140 mph" was really tough on you :-) I only did it in the interests of science... Neil 96 M3
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#3. Aftermarket seats and airbag sensors - from Vern Anderson
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Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:21:03 -0400 From: Vern Anderson <vanderson@cerebellumsoft.com> Subject: Aftermarket seats and airbag sensors I'm installing a pair of Recaro SRD's sometime in the next few weeks so I can install sub belts and to lose a few pounds (from the car, not me) and I have questions for the collective about the airbag sensors. I know the stock seats have the sensor mats in them that I've been told will activate the dashboard airbag light if they are not present. Having the light on doesn't bother me except that I've also been told that this means the airbags won't work. I know airbags have their pros and cons, but for street driving and insurance reasons, I'd like for them to work. I've seen Jim Powell's article about how he defeated this problem and I'm considering this route. Does anyone have any first hand info about what they did or if they used Powell's method how well did it work? Thanks for any input. Vern Anderson 98 M3/2
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#4. re: Leathermaster vs. Woolies? - from Dinah DeRoller
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Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:28:32 -0400 From: Dinah DeRoller <dinah_g_deroller@redcom.com> Subject: re: Leathermaster vs. Woolies? Scott, I've used Leathermaster on the black interior of my M3 several times. The end result is very nice, and hopefully it'll delay or prevent the cracking side bolsters (along with the seat covers which I'm still waiting for). The result is a glossy (but not too glossy) look, with a slightly softer feel. It seems to last around 6 months, for me at least (I try to do it twice a year). The key is to work the treatment oil in with your hands, let it bake in the sun for a few hours (closed car), and then wipe off the surface goo with the cleaner. Wear gloves, my hands always peel afterwards. Dinah '97 M3/2 -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 14:01:00 -0400 From: "scott " <scott@ditherdog.com> Subject: Leathermaster vs. Woolies? Howdy fellow listers, I know that many of you have the dreaded cracking side bolsters - I've been getting more and more sick of it, and have been looking into products like Leathermaster. Has anyone tried this product? Also, if anyone saw the most recent edition of Bimmer (with the white M5 on the cover), they showcase a product by Woolies of England with some stunning results on an old, cracked M6 seat. If anyone might have experience with either of these products (or especially both) and could comment on longetivity and how the leather feels after this repair, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks very much, Scott Yu Newton, MA
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Aftermarket seats and airbag sensors - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:34:40 -0500 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Aftermarket seats and airbag sensors I had the seatbelt sensor go bad in my car a while back (conveniently when the car was out of warranty...). The collective wisdom of the list clarified the interaction between airbags and seatbelt sensors: Just because the airbag light is lit (i.e. sensor is bad) does not mean the airbag will not deploy. The sensor plays some function in determining what speed the airbag will deploy at. Belted in - deploys at a higher crash speed. Not belted in - deploys at a lower crash speed. Without the sensor it will deploy, but it will deploy as if you were not belted in. That is my understanding of how that whole system works. Andrej '97 M3 Vern Anderson writes: > I'm installing a pair of Recaro SRD's sometime in the next few weeks so > I can install sub belts and to lose a few pounds (from the car, not me) > and I have questions for the collective about the airbag sensors. I > know the stock seats have the sensor mats in them that I've been told > will activate the dashboard airbag light if they are not present. > Having the light on doesn't bother me except that I've also been told > that this means the airbags won't work. I know airbags have their pros > and cons, but for street driving and insurance reasons, I'd like for > them to work. I've seen Jim Powell's article about how he defeated this > problem and I'm considering this route. Does anyone have any first hand > info about what they did or if they used Powell's method how well did it > work? Thanks for any input. > Vern Anderson > 98 M3/2
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#6. Re: Air Duct/Shroud Fix - Part 1 - from Vern Anderson
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Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:40:08 -0400 From: Vern Anderson <vanderson@cerebellumsoft.com> Subject: Re: Air Duct/Shroud Fix - Part 1 This past winter I was determined to retain my stock undertray pieces and I undertook a strengthening campaign at my local shop (a big off-list thanks to Mark Connolly for free raiding of his fastener bin). I replaced the tiny, useless, stock metal clips that the small screws thread into them with huge (3/4" square) metal clips and used actual bolts, washers and nuts to hold the parts on. In one place where the stock undertray had started to crack near a fastening point, I used an old piece of tin, drilled a hole in it and bolted everything together again with the tin piece in the middle to give it some strength. The undertray is now completely solid and has survived 130 mph runs at VIR Full, Watkins, Mid-Ohio, Summit and Nelson with no ill effects. I think I have created a new category of E36M3 owner - those who refuse to lose the stock shroud. Baring any off-track excursions I plan on keep it on the car indefinitely. If your stock shroud is still attached and relatively undamaged, don't give up on it - they can be spared. Vern Anderson 98 M3/2 >-------------------- 8 -------------------- >Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 13:35:12 -0500 >From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> >Subject: Air Duct/Shroud Fix - Part 1 > >There are two kinds of E36 M3 owners: those who have already lost the >under-radiator shroud, and those who will....
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#7. Kumho Ecsta V700 - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:44:17 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Kumho Ecsta V700 Vern notes > 98 M3/2 with almost trashed Yoko track tires Almost trashed???!?? I saw these tires this past weekend. The left front was essentially missing its outside shoulder and had been basically corded every couple of inches (and he runs something like negative 3 degrees of camber). I think the left rear was on it's last legs as well. I got to observe Vern this weekend at Nelson. Other than being a very good instructor when he joined me for a few laps and gave me great advice that made a considerable difference for me (faster and safer), he is damned fast too. I even tried to scare him once by looping it in turn 13 ;-) Note to self, keep working on the heel and toe stuff, especially on those 3-2 downshifts. Regards, Rich 95 M3 - Pretty worn MXX3s (average age of six years) that get greasy quick and are just about finished, especially the left front which, even with 40 - 45 psi, got worn 1/3 of the way down the outside shoulder this past weekend.
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#8. Re: Check Coolant Level - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:45:39 -0400 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Re: Check Coolant Level Ed, So far, every time I have gotten this message, I simply needed to add some fluid. The first time I got it after I had some work done on my car by Brett Anderson where he had replaced the infamous plastic water pump. The check coolant level warning came on twice at my next event at Mid-Ohio. IIRC, he happened to be there and looked at me like something catastrophic had occurred (he has a way of doing that) and he said "add a little water to it, it will be fine mate". He was right. The second time I was working on my car where I had disconnected a radiator hose removing my alternator and a little bit of fluid spilled out (less than 1 cup). I added some water (about a cup) and it has been fine since. IIRC, Brett explained that the coolant level sensor is very sensitive and the minute it gets a little too low, it will warn you. You can also get the warning if your system has a little air in it so always bleed off any air. Hope this helps. Disclaimer: This helped me, if your engine blows, my advice does not apply and you should have gotten a more definitive and informed answer ;-) Regards, Rich
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#9. RE: [E36M3] Air Duct/Shroud Fix - Part 1 - from Jeff Stowe
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Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 12:48:31 -0700 From: Jeff Stowe <jrstowe@pacbell.net> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Air Duct/Shroud Fix - Part 1 Jim, Thanks for pointing out this little tidbit. I did not know that there was a material difference in shroud design between the coupe and sedan. I've been reading posts about people's shrouds coming off for all this time and I keep crawling under my car to check on mine and it always seems solid as rock. Despite my insistence on running into every curb I pull up to. jeff 98M3/4 Shroud frequently tested to 150+mph on I-505. > -------------------- 9 -------------------- > Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 11:48:06 -0700 > From: Jim Bassett <jbassett@geysernetworks.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Air Duct/Shroud Fix - Part 1 > > > There are two kinds of E36 M3 owners: those who have already lost the > > under-radiator shroud, and those who will. (OK, OK, then there's you > > Lightweight guys who don't have this problem at all!) > > Ahem, and the Sedan guys (& gals). The shroud on the Sedans is smaller and > of different design which appears to stay in place better (having said that, > mine is guarranteed to fall off on the way home this evening :-)). > > Otherwise, great job testing, Neil. I'm sure the "repeatedly testing it at > 140 mph" was really tough on you :-) > > Cheers, > Jim Bassett > 1998 M3/4 - after losing the rear caliper at speed, probably wouldn't even > notice the loss of the shroud
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Kumho Ecsta V700 - from Mark Radelow
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Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 20:27:00 -0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Kumho Ecsta V700 I run then on my race car and like them. They are reasonably priced and last. They won't have the outright grip a Hoosier or BFG will have but if you are looking for a good all around race tire they work very well. Mark From: vanderson@cerebellumsoft.com Reply-To: vanderson@cerebellumsoft.com To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: [E36M3] Kumho Ecsta V700 Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 14:06:00 -0500 Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 15:04:40 -0400 From: vanderson@cerebellumsoft.com Subject: Kumho Ecsta V700 Does anyone have any info about this new tire? (Note - this is NOT the Ecsta Supra street tire) I remember someone mentioned it a while back. From this limited Tire Rack info page, it looks like it will be offered in a 235/40/17 size. I have always run 235/40/17 Yoko AO32R's and I've considered trying 225/45/17 Victoracers. I have no idea what this tire would be like compared to those two as far as grip, wear and price. I apologize if this was discussed recently and I've missed it. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/kumho/ku_ecsta_v700.jsp Vern Anderson 98 M3/2 with almost trashed Yoko track tires ************************************************************* 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 to the email address e36m3@bmw-m.net. ************************************************************* Attached files are not permitted on this list, attachment has been removed. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com