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#1. Re: [E36M3] Bosh Wiper refills - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 13:30:29 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Bosh Wiper refills At 12:44 PM 10/31/02, Rex Tener talked about: >Now there are none, zilch, to be found. Oh, if I want to buy a >"universal" Bosh wiper I can, but I can't buy the refills for that wiper >either. I checked bimmerparts.com and they sell a "universal" bosch wiper >for the E36 M3, but they list the same part number for the left and right >wipers. As any E36 M3 owner knows, the left and right wipers can't >possible be the same part number because they are different lengths. So >are they selling the 21" wipers for both sides and you have cut one wiper >down? Or are they selling you 20" wipers for both sides and now you have >one wiper is one inch short? Then they list the very same part number for >my 2001 M Coupe which has 19" wipers on both side. How can that be? Probably doing the same thing BMW has been doing for a few years - one set of refills (equal length) that require trimming to fit your particular blades. I just bought a set from a local dealer, and the notation on the box indicates they work for just about any recent BMW model. (BTW, I'll be re-installing the stock blades - been using Bosch blades for a while - and forgot, which way does the airfoil on the driver's blade go? Above or below the wiper arm? anyone still got their stock blades installed? :-)) Cheers, Jim Bassett
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#2. RE: Bosch Wiper Refills - from JUSTIN GERRY
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 16:22:52 -0500 From: "JUSTIN GERRY" <JGERRY@butchers.com> Subject: RE: Bosch Wiper Refills I always buy the refills at the dealer, sometimes they will even give me an extra set for free because I order enough parts through them (20% off of list makes it worth it for many parts with the BMWCCA discount). Its a BMW branded box (I am thinking it is generic size for all modern E36/E46 cars in one size) and you do have to cut the ends off. No big deal though and there is never an issue with availability. -Justin -- '76 02 (Whimsical) '97 M3 (Orion) BMW CCA#77056 check out http://users.vei.net/jgerry
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#3. Re: A new record? Replacing an E36M3 - very long but a good story - from John Firestone
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 22:29:00 +0100 (CET) From: John Firestone <john.firestone@nord-com.net> Subject: Re: A new record? Replacing an E36M3 - very long but a good story On Thu, 31 Oct 2002, Burgess, Kim L wrote: > Wayne wrote: "....are you ready.....$8,200/year!!!! > > ...then John wrote: "...an M3 in Germany (with) no insurance history you > could pay over $20 000 in the first year. :( > > That betters my story...I was in the UK for a year and looked into the > purchase of an EVOII...insurance quotes of 4800 GBPs or right around $7500 > with no history! Luckily, German insurance companies recognize foreign insurance histories if you supply enough authentic looking paperwork. I was a little worried my first few months just how long I could continue to drive a 113 hp 318i. Perhaps a U.K. company could be equally reasonable - who knows, you might well have been able to drive that EVOII. -John '96 318is
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#4. Bosh Wiper refills - from Dorffer, Rich
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 16:45:30 -0500 From: "Dorffer, Rich" <RDORFFER@CleIndians.com> Subject: Bosh Wiper refills Hmm, they are still available in Ohio at places like Auto Zone and Advance Auto Parts. If you want the Bosch refills and can't find them anywhere else, BMW dealers have them. They don't cost that much. Later, Rich 95 M3 - Bosch wiper blades 90 325is - Bosch wiper blades
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#5. Front speaker recommendations / headunit / antenna - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 16:58:00 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Front speaker recommendations / headunit / antenna >>The most noticeable improvement, in my opinion, was the sound clarity of FM radio stations<< And, you had no problem pulling in as many stations as your stock head unit, clearly without static or hiss? Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; 45K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Aquamist Water/Methanol Injection; Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace; Dinan Koni Suspension; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio
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#6. Help! (please) =) - from twisty M3
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 13:56:54 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Help! (please) =) So here's my dilemna... I called a local tire place last week to order some new Toyo RA-1s. Specifically told the guy I needed them by Friday, as I was heading up to Sears Point and Laguna Seca for the weekend... "No problem!" he says. Called right now to find out they won't have them for another week. Sons of.... ARGH!! Two questions for anyone in the nor Cal area. Weather looks like it should be okay and there's no rain in the forecast. How does it actually look, though? Damp mornings? I can probably get by on these IF it doesn't get wet. Second question... I've called everywhere around here (Ventura) and no one can get me a set by tomorrow (even tried Vilven, but it's too late to get out w/UPS). Anyone know of a place between Ventura and San Jose or San Jose and Sanoma that might have 4 new Toyo RA-1s (235/40-17s) ready to sell?? Thanks for any help, Jonathan L. _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
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#7. Bosh Wiper refills - from Paul Elliott
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 17:09:20 -0500 From: "Paul Elliott" <elliott.paul@worldnet.att.net> Subject: Bosh Wiper refills Chris, >>But I can suggest a good trick as far as buying the right sizes. Just buy a refill 2-pack for both the 20" and 21" sizes. << But isnt this what Rex is saying he cant find anymore? I wouldnt know, personally, because about 2 yrs ago, I bought about 3 boxes of 20" refills, and 3 boxes of 21" refills, and I still have 1 or 2 sets left. These are the kind that just 'thread' into the existing blades. Has bosch just stopped making refils? The boxes say: Bosch Microedge Wiperblade Refills.. Paul Elliott --------------------------------------------------------- '99 White M3; 45K miles; Dinan stage II SC kit with 6" RMS crank pulley: 11 psi; AA Aquamist Water/Methanol Injection; Fikse FM-10s; X-Brace; Dinan Koni Suspension; Stygar SS and Clutch Stop; Sound by Polk, Excelon, JLAudio
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#8. AIM? - from twisty M3
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 14:14:27 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: AIM? Seached the Netscape yellow pages and can't find what I'm looking for... Anyone have contact info for "AIM" in Sonoma, I believe it's at Sears Point (Infineon) and is a tire place(??). Ron Cortez is the man I'm looking for. Thanks!! Jonathan _________________________________________________________________ Surf the Web without missing calls! Get MSN Broadband. http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/freeactivation.asp
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#9. WTB:2 Stock 10-Spoke II's 17x8.5 - from benjamin chang
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 14:22:38 -0800 From: benjamin chang <ben@mrclam.com> Subject: WTB:2 Stock 10-Spoke II's 17x8.5 Hi List, I am looking for a pair of stock 10spoke ii rims that came stock on 96+ m3s. I need the 8.5" width specifically and am willing to trade my stock 7.5" rims if necessary Ben 97 M3/2
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#10. Re: Bosh Wiper refills - from Chris Papademetrious
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 17:27:32 -0500 From: Chris Papademetrious <chrispy@ieee.org> Subject: Re: Bosh Wiper refills At 05:09 PM 10/31/2002 -0500, Paul Elliott wrote: >But isnt this what Rex is saying he cant find anymore? I wouldnt know, >personally, because about 2 yrs ago, I bought about 3 boxes of 20" refills, >and 3 boxes of 21" refills, and I still have 1 or 2 sets left. These are >the kind that just 'thread' into the existing blades. Has bosch just >stopped making refils? The boxes say: Bosch Microedge Wiperblade Refills.. Yep, that's what Rex is saying. I can find them, it just takes some work. There's a Pep Boys about an hour away from me that I can usually get them at. The local National Auto never has them, and Walmart used to have them but doesn't anymore. (Personally, I think it's a conspiracy led by Triple-Edge.) The hint about buying two pair was just to help in case he does come across a place that carries them. I hate to admit it in public, but I didn't think about doing it until someone pointed it out to me. :) - Chris
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#11. Re: [E36M3] AIM? - from twisty M3
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Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 14:32:08 -0800 From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] AIM? Nevermind! I actually just got the info from someone RIGHT after I sent this to the list. Thanks, Jonathan _________________________________________________________________ Internet access plans that fit your lifestyle -- join MSN. http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/default.asp