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#1. Re: [E36M3] Brakes - from alex.fadeev@verizon.com
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Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 12:55:52 -0500 From: alex.fadeev@verizon.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brakes Doug Wirth <DWirth@serena.com> wrote: > > I'm sure this has been discussed a million times, but I'm new to > this list. I recently traded in my 96' 328 on a 99 M3, and forgot > how bad the Jurid pads dust. I upgraded my last pads to Metal > Masters. Doug, Congratulations on the new purchase! I have to disappoint you about your upgrade. You have actually DOWNgraded your brake pads. Unlike stock pads, MMs stink and fade after two decent stops. Not to mention that they will start squealing after a few thousand miles. I have them on my wife's E36 and they only good thing I can say about them is that they are cheap and I don't have to wash her wheels much. > Just wanted to get some feedback as to a good high-performance pad > that will cut down on the dust. They don't exist. I've tried all three "dust less" pads: PBR Deluxe's, MMs and Hawk HPS pads. They dust the wheels in a silverish/metallic rust hues that are less noticeable than stock black brake pad dust. They all fade (in the order from worst to almost autocrossable) and none of them are suitable for the track. > I will be doing a driving school this summer as well as a few autox. > Should I stay with the Metal Masters If you want to get pass the 2nd turn, than either go back to stock pads or a dedicated track pad. Either one will dust like crazy, but the stock pads will not squeal as much. However, they will fade much faster than track pads. Or you could buy into the marketing hype and get an all purpose pad that will dust and squeal everywhere and still fade on track. It's your money. alex f '95 M3 - Hawk Blues for the track, HPS for the street (S is for the Street).
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Brakes - from Mark Radelow
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Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 17:57:36 +0000 From: "Mark Radelow" <radelow@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brakes I use EBC Greens for the street and Mintex C-Tech's for the track. The Greens are awesome on the street and the C-tech's are insane on the track. Unfortunately you cannot run the C-Tech's on the street (well I do occasionally) because they are VERY loud. It takes all of 15 minutes to swap pads so I don't mind it. For good all around consider Porterfield R4S'. Most street pads won't last on the track and the Metal Munchers really aren't happy there. Mark From: Doug Wirth <DWirth@serena.com> Reply-To: Doug Wirth <DWirth@serena.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: [E36M3] Brakes Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 12:37:41 -0500 Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 10:30:47 -0700 From: Doug Wirth <DWirth@serena.com> Subject: Brakes I'm sure this has been discussed a million times, but I'm new to this list. I recently traded in my 96' 328 on a 99 M3, and forgot how bad the Jurid pads dust. I upgraded my last pads to Metal Masters. Just wanted to get some feedback as to a good high-performance pad that will cut down on the dust. I will be doing a driving school this summer as well as a few autox. Should I stay with the Metal Masters Thanks in advance Doug Wirth 99M3 *********************************************************************** Serena's U.S. Headquarters is relocating from Burlingame to San Mateo as of April 8th, 2002! Please make a note of our new address: Serena Software, Inc. 2755 Campus Drive, 3rd Floor San Mateo, CA 94403-2538 MAIN: 650.522.6600 FAX: 650.522.6699 Our Customer Support number will not change. You may still call us toll free at +1 877 696 1850. The European support number is still +44 1494 765888. *********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. *********************************************************************** ************************************************************* 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. ************************************************************* _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Brakes - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 11:03:54 -0700 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brakes Doug, Most track junkies say "buy two sets of pads - one set for street the other for track". I am a once a year open track junkie, twice a month autocrosser and I am very happy with just one set, the Porterfield "R4s" pads. They are much less dusty on the wheels and seem to stop the car as good as OEM pads. The serious trackers seem to prefer the PF 97 from Performance Friction for race track. Both kinds are available from Porterfield at a discount by mentioning Suzy's E36M3 list. Joe 95 M3 Dinan 3 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Wirth" <DWirth@serena.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 10:37 AM Subject: [E36M3] Brakes | Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 10:30:47 -0700 | From: Doug Wirth <DWirth@serena.com> | Subject: Brakes | | I'm sure this has been discussed a million times, but I'm new to this list. | I recently traded in my 96' 328 on a 99 M3, and forgot how bad the Jurid | pads dust. I upgraded my last pads to Metal Masters. Just wanted to get | some feedback as to a good high-performance pad that will cut down on the | dust. I will be doing a driving school this summer as well as a few autox. | Should I stay with the Metal Masters | | Thanks in advance | | Doug Wirth | 99M3 | | | | *********************************************************************** | Serena's U.S. Headquarters is relocating from Burlingame to San Mateo as of April 8th, 2002! Please make a note of our new address: | | Serena Software, Inc. | 2755 Campus Drive, 3rd Floor | San Mateo, CA 94403-2538 | MAIN: 650.522.6600 | FAX: 650.522.6699 | | Our Customer Support number will not change. You may still call us toll free at +1 877 696 1850. The European support number is still +44 1494 765888. | | *********************************************************************** | This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and | intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they | are addressed. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution | is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact | the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original | message. | *********************************************************************** | | | ************************************************************* | 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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#4. Re: M3 Mats - from Jay Miller
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Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 11:06:51 -0700 From: "Jay Miller" <jjmiller6@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: M3 Mats Pacific BMW has them for 89.25! Jay '95 M3 -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 08:55:49 -0400 (EDT) From: "Mark Greer" <mark.greer@excite.com> Subject: M3 Mats Has anyone researched/purchased best buy on M3 Floor Mats. I want to purchase a new set but $130 seem expensive... I seem to remember somewhere had them for $80-90. thanks, Mark Greer '97 M3 Sedan (Graphite Carpet) _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Brakes - from Matt Henson
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Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 11:22:04 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Henson <hensonator@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brakes Doug, I've used the Metal Masters on the M3 for street, autoX and one DE. They aren't as bad as others have indicated. They have more bite than stock pads and give a good feel. They do still dust and are way too loud for me. They didn't fade on the track for me (or my instructer) on a 110 degree Texas day at Texas World Speedway. I've heard reports (on this list) of the MM's falling apart when overheated. Overall, I think that you'll likely be happiest with the stock pads. You can get them at bimmerparts.com for a reasonable price. If you get serious at the track then you should get a set of PF90s or some other non-street pad. -Matt --- Doug Wirth <DWirth@serena.com> wrote: > dust. I will be doing a driving school this summer > as well as a few autox. > Should I stay with the Metal Masters > > Thanks in advance > > Doug Wirth > 99M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/
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#6. RE: mats - from David Flanary
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Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 11:33:20 -0700 From: "David Flanary" <dflanary@markhamvineyards.com> Subject: RE: mats I have the rubber BMW mats in my M3. I had the carpet mats, but with kids, winter,etc, these are GREAT. They even look good in my "mulberry" colored interior. You can get them from any dealer, or mail order at a great price from Nick Alexander. David W. Flanary Markham Vineyards
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#7. Dash lights - from David Morad
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Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 13:46:09 -0500 From: "David Morad" <Dogdave@msn.com> Subject: Dash lights Late night I noticed that one of my dash lights behind the speedo (@ the = 80 mark) was out. Is this an easy fix or a dealer fix?=20 If it is an easy fix, can I also remove the bulb for the driving lights, = the little green icon has always bugged me? BTW: '97 M3 Coupe Thanks David
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#8. Lotus Elise - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 11:52:53 -0700 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: Lotus Elise Juan asked: http://charlym3.free.fr/ "The car is a Lotus Elise I believe... Where are these driving schools???" I believe that the school you are asking about is at Silverstone, UK, among others. http://www.octagonmotorsports.com/news/drive.asp?gp=2&id=278 http://www.msport-uk.com/youdrive.html http://www.castlecomberacingschool.co.uk/elisecourse.htm http://www.exhilaration.co.uk/indexjs.htm?/scripts/selection-detail.php?prod uct=163 http://www.iantaylor.co.uk/new_site/circuit/index.htm Kim L Burgess
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#9. FS: set of 18x8 BBS LMs - from Eric ///M Foster
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Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 14:16:54 -0500 From: "Eric ///M Foster" <e36m3digest@jedinite.com> Subject: FS: set of 18x8 BBS LMs I have for sale a set of BBS LM's, 18x8 5x120 bolt pattern, fitment for E46 & E36 cars. These are BBS' best wheel. Normally priced at $750+ per wheel. I am offering this set for only $1800. Paypal or Credit Card (through my friends at AutoMotives, http://AutoMotivesUSA.com) accepted. Wheels are brand new, in boxes. Picked up at a local sale, decided to go with 17" wheels instead. Pictures: http://bmw.jedinite.com/photos/for_sale/AutoMotives/BBS-LM.JPG http://bmw.jedinite.com/photos/for_sale/AutoMotives/BBS-LM1.JPG Thanks, Eric ///M Foster bmw.jedinite.com
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#10. new 18" tires FS - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 15:36:13 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: new 18" tires FS One of the guys at the shop bought these and then sold the wheels, never mounted the tires. Perfect for an E36 with 18" wheels, Yokohama AVS Sports, 225/40-18 front, 245/40-18 rear, about $1000 new from Tire Rack, selling for $700 plus shipping. James ------------------------------------------------------------------ James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance World Challenge / SCCA / BMWCCA Racecar Rental Genuine and OEM BMW Parts (540) 639-9648 ------------------------------------------------------------------
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#11. new 18" tires FS - from James Clay
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Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 15:36:13 -0400 From: "James Clay" <james@bimmerworld.com> Subject: new 18" tires FS One of the guys at the shop bought these and then sold the wheels, never mounted the tires. Perfect for an E36 with 18" wheels, Yokohama AVS Sports, 225/40-18 front, 245/40-18 rear, about $1000 new from Tire Rack, selling for $700 plus shipping. James ------------------------------------------------------------------ James Clay http://www.bimmerworld.com Engineered BMW Performance World Challenge / SCCA / BMWCCA Racecar Rental Genuine and OEM BMW Parts (540) 639-9648 ------------------------------------------------------------------