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#1. Re: [E36M3]Headlight Upgrade - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 07:59:02 -0500 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] <E36> Headlight Upgrade Great news! I saw the original post and thought it seemed like a great idea. I do have a couple of questions: Which bulbs did you buy? (basically how did you make sure to get 1700 lumen bulbs) And where did you get them at? Thanks, Jeremy Lucas 95 M3 PS. While driving home at night the other night, I couldn't help but think that all of us with lowered springs need to re-aim our headlight to get back some of the stock distance for the headlight beams. Anybody done this after a spring install? dealer? DIY? > I just performed this headlight upgrade on my '98 M3 (w/o ellipsoids) and > the results are well worth the $30. > > http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Upgrade/More_light.htm > > The 9005 bulbs provide 1700 Lumens vs the stock 9006's 1000. The 9005's > consume 60W vs the 51W of the 9006's, leading to another <1.5A curent draw > for the two. I decided not to upgrade the fuse to protect the wiring, just > in case. > Remember to swap over the O-rings from the stock 9006's to the 9005's after > you're done making the modifications to the housings.
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#2. Re: [E36M3]Headlight Upgrade - from Chester Wong
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Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 08:21:33 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] <E36> Headlight Upgrade I have my reservations about thinking that that type of mod "increases" lumen output. How is a 9006 bulb different than a 9005 bulb? Isn't it just the shielding? So what comprises the lumen output difference? Does the bulb put out a total of 1000 vs. 1700 lumens? Or is the lumen output measured when installed and the reflectors bounce the light around? The lowbeam housing is designed to work with a certain radial pattern of light coming from the source. When you move to a 9005 bulbs, it's not that the bulb is any better, there is no front shielding. So, in essence, you have light that escapes the front of the bulb and shoots forwards. IMO, that is your extra lumen source, but the problem is, the US spec reflector wasn't designed for such light bulbs. So you're actually converting your low beam to a half-assed high beam...with no specific engineering towards light pattern. Sure, it'll look brighter, that's because the lows are not acting like highs. Some idiot on bimmer.org got into it with me with regards to this mod. He claimed that he's not blinding oncoming traffic because he aimed the lights lower. What type of logic is that? I told him that with that setup and configuration, he's reducing his effectiveness of the high beams. He called me an idiot and said that you can adjust the lows dependently of the highs. LOL! Anyway, the best setup is a projector type assembly that is designed to use a point source without a shield. In this case, HID nicely retrofits because the reflectors handle the light and still maintain the sharp cutoff. To each, his own, I guess. Chester --- Jeremy Lucas <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> wrote: > Great news! I saw the original post and thought it seemed like a great > idea. I do have a couple of questions: Which bulbs did you buy? > (basically how did you make sure to get 1700 lumen bulbs) And where > did you get them at? ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#3.Open Aluminum Trailer - from Chris Turrisi
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Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 11:53:28 -0500 From: Chris Turrisi <cturrisi@worldnet.att.net> Subject: <WTB> Open Aluminum Trailer Looking to buy an open aluminum trailer to tow an E36 race car. If anyone has any leads please send them my way. Thanks, Chris T.
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#4. Electric Trailer Brake Controller - FOLLOW-UP - from Chris Turrisi
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Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 11:56:57 -0500 From: Chris Turrisi <cturrisi@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Electric Trailer Brake Controller - FOLLOW-UP For those that are interested, I had 10 responses to my post asking which electric trailer brake controller to buy. I had 3 responses from the BMW lists I had 4 response from autocross lists and 3 responses from Jeep lists All but one recommended a Tekonsha controller, so that is what I bought... Thanks to all who responded, Chris T.
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#5. snow tire recommendationa on an E36 M3 - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 13:44:22 -0500 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispitude@yahoo.com> Subject: snow tire recommendationa on an E36 M3 Nothing like waiting until the last minute... :) I'm considering putting snow tires on my M3, and using it for the majority of my winter driving. After looking at Tire Rack's webpage: http://www.tirerack.com/snow/SnowSelectWheelSize.jsp?autoMake=BMW&autoModel=M3&autoYear=1995 I am torn between buying just 17" snow tires and putting them on my spare rims (saving a bit of money), or buying a 16" wheel/snow tire combo and using that. Is the traction of a 225cm-wide 17" snow tire noticeably worse than a 16" 205cm-wide tire? Has anyone here slugged it out in really nasty winter weather with 17" snow tires, and lived to tell about it? I live in the ski resort region of eastern Pennsylvania (Poconos), so all white-knuckled winter driving stories are welcome! - Chris
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#6. Re: [E36M3] snow tire recommendationa on an E36 M3 - from Carey Probst
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Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 14:27:39 -0500 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] snow tire recommendationa on an E36 M3 I went with the Blizzak LM-22 package last year from Tire Rack. Got the 16" rims and either 205's or 225's, don't remember off hand. Their recommendation. I live in upstate NY, Saratoga Springs and made a number of trips to Rochester/Buffalo area, including one to Buffalo airport in a virtual lake effect white out. Never had a problem with the Blizzaks or traction.Carey Probst, '99 M3/2, BMW CCA Patroon and Genesee Valley Chapters Sharked, Stressed, Schrothed, Gauged, Hitched, X-Braced A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. I'd go with the 16" wheels for a little better protection from the slop and curbs. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Papademetrious" <chrispitude@yahoo.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2001 1:48 PM Subject: [E36M3] snow tire recommendationa on an E36 M3 > Date: Sun, 09 Dec 2001 13:44:22 -0500 > From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispitude@yahoo.com> > Subject: snow tire recommendationa on an E36 M3 > > Nothing like waiting until the last minute... :) > > I'm considering putting snow tires on my M3, and using it for the majority > of my winter driving. After looking at Tire Rack's webpage: > > http://www.tirerack.com/snow/SnowSelectWheelSize.jsp?autoMake=BMW&autoModel= M3&autoYear=1995 > > I am torn between buying just 17" snow tires and putting them on my spare > rims (saving a bit of money), or buying a 16" wheel/snow tire combo and > using that. > > Is the traction of a 225cm-wide 17" snow tire noticeably worse than a 16" > 205cm-wide tire? Has anyone here slugged it out in really nasty winter > weather with 17" snow tires, and lived to tell about it? I live in the ski > resort region of eastern Pennsylvania (Poconos), so all white-knuckled > winter driving stories are welcome! > > - Chris > > > ************************************************************* > 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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#7. Re: HIDs can be problem for other drivers - from tristar500@mac.com
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Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 15:15:52 -0600 From: tristar500@mac.com Subject: Re: HIDs can be problem for other drivers Here we go again. "an Audi A6 with HIDs was about 30 feet behind me in the left lane. The person did not pass me and sat 30 feet behind me for 3+ minutes. At one point I had to change the angle of my driver's side view mirror because the light from his headlights was blinding. HIDs can be highly distracting." Was your brake pedal inoperative? Gas pedal not working either. Couldn't you move? What happened after 3 minutes? Did he move or did you? Sheesh. What about these giant, flat, chrome plated bumpers on pickup trucks? These are far more annoying and dangerous than these HID lights. Let's do something about these first, then we can worry about the HID that no one in Europe seems to have trouble with. Adding HID to the list of non-issues like Daytime Running Lights, driving with fog lights on when there's no fog, whether or not someone wants to have clear corner lights on THEIR car.
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#8. WTB M3/4, 5-speed, Seattle Area - from Drew Bamford
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Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 06:22:01 From: "Drew Bamford" <drewbam@hotmail.com> Subject: WTB M3/4, 5-speed, Seattle Area My dad is in the market for an M3 sedan, with manual transmission, in the Seattle area. He would prefer mostly stock, with under 30K miles. I think that he has some crazy idea about beating me around the track in my '98 M3/4 ;-) Anyone know of a well cared for example for sale? drew | '98 M3/4 with $3K in damage after room-mate's bike fell on the roof :( _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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#9. R&R Powerflex bushings on front lower control arm - from VT
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Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 02:56:35 -0800 (PST) From: VT <fstbmwm3@yahoo.com> Subject: R&R Powerflex bushings on front lower control arm Hi folks, I am half way thru the R&R of the front lower control arm bushings. When finished I will post the procedure on my site (with lots of pics). Here's my initial impressions: 1. The removal of the OEM bushings is not bolt-off-bolt-on easy. Prepare to use real violent methods that involve drill and portable cutting wheel. 2. Once you realize that a) violence is required for the removal of the OEM bush and b) some installation tips can REALLY make the difference the project is not complicated. 3. The stock bushings on my 95 looked like new (my compliments to BMW) but are too soft for track usage. The Powerflex bushings are much much harder (unscientific guesstimate is more than 500% stiffer) 4. During Sunday afternoon I got to remove the bushing housing and the bushing itself from the control arm that it is attached to. Many thanks to Jim Powell for the great write-up on the procedure (actually it was for the rear trailing arms, but its close enough). Without his tips it would've been a mission impossible DIY project. My next steps are a) pressing the new bushings into their housing. QUESTION :What do you guys recommend ? I have a table vise setup and I plan to use the vise to press the bushings into the housing. b) Bolting-on the housing and "porking" the bushing hole with the lower arm. Powerflex includes some lubricant (looks exactly like hi temp copper grease) QUESTION: Since I am not a Camasutra expert what is the best way to pork the bushing ? I need to put pressure to the bushing+housing to fit around the control arm rod thingiee. Any pointers ? I am thinking of using a spark plug socket and a rubber hammer and forcing the bushing on the rod of the arm. As I will explain on the install procedure later on, this R&R is all about secret tips, that save hours of pain and suffering. The OEM BMW bushings might be softer but they are bomb proof ! Havent seen such well designed bushings (aftermarket or OEM). Wish they werent that soft. Thanks for any pointers for the next steps. I will post this procedure AND the UUC tranny upgrade procedure on my site in the next week. Regards Vlasis E36 M3 95 http://home.talkcity.com/ThePits/vlasis/index.html fstbmw __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com
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#10. anyone have TC Kline roll bar install instructions? - from Dave Spragg
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Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 08:15:12 -0500 From: "Dave Spragg" <dspragg@mediaone.net> Subject: anyone have TC Kline roll bar install instructions? I have removed mine from my race car and want to be able to provide the best possible info to the new owner (it's already sold). I have the 4 point with the removable center X piece. If you have them and a scanner I would love a scan... maybe they are already out there and I just don't know. Dave Spragg Natick, MA dave@spragg.com 99 M3 garage queen 92 "330is" soon to be world's wimpiest I-Prepared car ;)