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#1. Re: [E36M3] Silly Glove Question - from Rich
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Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 16:58:31 -0400 From: "Rich" <rehrlich98m3@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Silly Glove Question I wash my leather/nomex gloves from the military in cold water with like colors with slightly less detergent than normal. You also might want to run the whole load through an extra rinse cycle. After they are done washing, take them out, put them on you hands, carefully remove and let them air dry, flat if possible. I still use these for track events and they are a few years old. The Natick Lab guys (the scientist who develop all this stuff) gave us these directions and they seem to work well. Hope this helps. Rich Ehrlich Alpine White 1998 M3 ----- Original Message ----- From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, 25 October 2001 4:39 PM Subject: [E36M3] Silly Glove Question > Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 11:11:11 -0700 > From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> > Subject: [E36M3] Silly Glove Question > > After getting screwed and lied to by an online safety equipment company, I > ended up buying a slightly used (5 events) set of Simpson Posigrip gloves > from a friend. The thing is, well... they're a bit smelly, and dirty. The > dirt I can live with, and when it's my own perspiration or car juices, no > problem, but that's not my scent on there. ;) ;) > > Anyone no of a safe/proper way to wash nomex/leather gloves without ruining > them? I called a Simpson rep and she said to wash, rinse and wring 'em > while wearing them, then line dry. The line dry sounds pefrectly sensible, > but has anyone just thrown these things in with a regular load, or do you > have to do it with them on in order to maintain the shape? > > A lame question, but it's been a slow day for the list, so there you go. > > Jonathan L. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp > > > ************************************************************* > 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. > ************************************************************* > >
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#2. euro lights - post installation opinion - from andy radin
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Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 14:25:40 -0700 From: "andy radin" <fourfa@mindspring.com> Subject: euro lights - post installation opinion "- Has my lighting improved? I can't say that it has to any really noticeable (worthwhile) degree." Then I gotta opine that they're probably not aimed correctly. When I put mine in with the stock 55W bulbs, and aimed them right away (2.5" drop below horizontal in the cutoff over 30 ft, roughly, and the centers stay straight over 30 ft), there was NO FREAKING WAY to not see the improvement. The difference should be huge. For what it's worth the $5 Hella 100W bulbs are junk. The all blew within 6 weeks, and they weren't much brighter than the OSRAM 55W that came with the Euros. Oh well, cheap experiment.. andy r.
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#3. adventures into the unknown (windshield polishing) - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 17:26:03 -0400 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: adventures into the unknown (windshield polishing) Okay folks, anyone out there anal enough to polish their windshield? Mine 95 has enough teeny specs in it to light up like Christmas when driving into the rising or setting sun. I ordered a kit from eastwood motors for polishing windshields, but the warning on the label is NOT FOR TEMPERED GLASS. Isn't all auto glass tempered? It goes on to scare me further by warning not to polish a certain spot too long as it will cause optical distortion. Yikes. The kit consists of a polishing wheel and some powder that is mixed with water 1:1. Might try it on the headlights too. If I don't use it on the M, I'll use it on my dad's tiger. The 35 year old windshield has held up better than mine! http://www.eastwoodco.com -Jonathan Evans 95 m3
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Polishes and waxes - from David Bauer
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Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 16:34:35 -0500 From: David Bauer <dbauer@blkbox.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Polishes and waxes I second Ed's recommendation for the 3M hand glaze. It takes out the swirl marks on my black car. I follow it with One Grand Blitz Carnauba. Dave Ed Tang wrote: > > Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2001 10:40:28 -0700 (PDT) > From: Ed Tang <etangf1@yahoo.com> > Subject: Polishes and waxes > > Kit, > > You should try Meguire's Body Scrub. It is a LITTLE > bit more abrasive than a polish, but it really works > well with a very low speed orbital. If you got someone > who keyed your car, like I did (death squad instincts > take over), it takes it out. The key marks on my car > weren't very deep at the two ends, however the middle > is another story. If you're anal, then you use a > polish as a finishing touch. The Meguire's Body Scrub > is enough to remove swirl marks and industrial > fallout. I follow that with 3M Hand Glaze. It's the > professional line and is about $9 for roughly 5 > applications. It's great on black cars. The shine is > incredible. I use Mother's Carnauba in the big round > tin b/c it's one of the easiest to use. It doesn't > last too long but I haven't found a Carnauba based > product that does. I've tried the synthetic polymer > type polishes and waxes (sealant) and I don't > particularly care for them. > > If you get anything out of this, I highly recommend > the Meguire's Body Scrub and 3M Professional Hand > Glaze for a black car. As always, YMMV. > > Ed Tang > 95 Cosmos M3 >
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#5. Re: [E36M3] euro lights - post installation opinion - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 14:48:13 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] euro lights - post installation opinion --- andy radin <fourfa@mindspring.com> wrote: > For what it's worth the $5 Hella 100W bulbs are junk. The all blew within 6 > weeks, and they weren't much brighter than the OSRAM 55W that came with the > Euros. Oh well, cheap experiment.. Yup, I noticed higher wattage bulbs didn't really add anything other wasted money. Now HID....well, that's a whole different ballgame. =) Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com
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#6. Re: [E36M3] adventures into the unknown (windshield polishing) - from Chester Wong
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Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 14:55:54 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] adventures into the unknown (windshield polishing) > Okay folks, anyone out there anal enough to polish their windshield? Mine > 95 has enough teeny specs in it to light up like Christmas when driving into > the rising or setting sun. I ordered a kit from eastwood motors for > polishing windshields, but the warning on the label is NOT FOR TEMPERED > GLASS. Isn't all auto glass tempered? It goes on to scare me further by > warning not to polish a certain spot too long as it will cause optical > distortion. Yikes. I don't know about you, but the stone chips are usually pretty deep...deep enough that you'd have to remove a lot of material to get it out. I think you might be better served with a new windshield... Too bad we can't stick a big 'ol piece of Stonguard on it =) > The kit consists of a polishing wheel and some powder that is mixed with > water 1:1. Might try it on the headlights too. That might be cool. > If I don't use it on the M, I'll use it on my dad's tiger. The 35 year old > windshield has held up better than mine! BMW glass is soft =( But I guess that's good since rather than cracking from a stone impact, it will chip. Chester ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Silly Glove Question - from twisty M3
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Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 15:13:32 -0700 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Silly Glove Question Thanks! I ended up washing them per Simpson's directions (while wearing them/emersed in water). Yuck!!!! Those things were filthy. It's no wonder they smelled so bad. Almost looked as if they'd been used to change oil, and then dipped in the oil. I'll try the machine next time. Jonathan "no more stanky gloves" Lawson >From: "Rich" <rehrlich98m3@mindspring.com> > >I wash my leather/nomex gloves from the military in cold water with like >colors with slightly less detergent than normal. You also might want to run >the whole load through an extra rinse cycle. After they are done washing, >take them out, put them on you hands, carefully remove and let them air >dry, >flat if possible. I still use these for track events and they are a few >years old. The Natick Lab guys (the scientist who develop all this stuff) >gave us these directions and they seem to work well. > >Hope this helps. > >Rich Ehrlich >Alpine White 1998 M3 _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Silly Glove Question - from Andrew E. Kalman
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Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 15:38:25 -0700 From: "Andrew E. Kalman" <aek@pumpkininc.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Silly Glove Question Re: > I called a Simpson rep and she said to wash, rinse and wring 'em >while wearing them, then line dry. The line dry sounds pefrectly >sensible, but has anyone just thrown these things in with a regular >load, or do you have to do it with them on in order to maintain the >shape? I've (actually, my mother-in-law has) maintained by Nomex suit and socks etc. for several years now, and they're still all in very good shape. Gentle hand wash (I think she uses Woolite), air dry outside, and out of the sun. I have never washed my gloves because they also have leather patches on them, and in my experience leather doesn't wash well. But the gal from Simpson's advice seems in-line. -- ______________________________________ Andrew E. Kalman, Ph.D. aek@pumpkininc.com
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#9. looking for a cheap, quiet tire - from Scott Yu
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Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 15:43:37 -0700 From: "Scott Yu" <scott@ditherdog.com> Subject: looking for a cheap, quiet tire Howdy gang, my Yoko AVS sport are getting on in age (and getting really loud!) and I'm also thinking about taking a cross country trip from the east coast to L.A. sometime in the next 3-4 months. If the schedule works out I'll be doing over a week of day-long driving, can anyone tell me how these tires rate in terms of noise and ride comfort? I'm looking at 235/40 to put onto 17x8 RX rims. Oh, some amount of performance would be nice too, but I drive like a total wuss on the street. (got some track tires on another set of rims). I'm looking mainly at cheap ones to burn up during 3-4K of cross-country mileage. Kumho ECSTA 712 $100ea Yoko AVS Intermediate $102ea Sumitomo HTRZII $108ea Dunlop SP Sport W10 $114ea Yoko A520 $116ea BTW, there are some noise and comfort ratings on the tire rack site, but they seem to be off and mostly from people who've only tried 1-2 brands of tires. Thanks a bunch, Scott
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#10. Re: [E36M3] looking for a cheap, quiet tire - from NickG
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Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 19:05:32 -0400 From: "NickG" <nikog@MediaOne.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] looking for a cheap, quiet tire I've had the Sumitomo HTZRII. As far as noise is concerned, I hated it. Way too noisy after a few thousand miles (noisier than the MXX3). I have no direct experience with the other tires listed, but I've heard from others that the Dunlop W10 and the Yoko A520 are also noisy tires. A co-worker had the AVS Intermediate on his M3 at one point in time. I think he really liked them. Maybe he'll chime in here and add his $.02. Nick > terms of noise and ride comfort? I'm looking at 235/40 to put onto 17x8 RX > rims. Oh, some amount of performance would be nice too, but I drive like a > total wuss on the street. (got some track tires on another set of rims). I'm > looking mainly at cheap ones to burn up during 3-4K of cross-country > mileage. > > Kumho ECSTA 712 $100ea > Yoko AVS Intermediate $102ea > Sumitomo HTRZII $108ea > Dunlop SP Sport W10 $114ea > Yoko A520 $116ea