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#1. Re: Helmet radio - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:59:49 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Helmet radio on 12/17/02 4:36 PM, Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> wrote: > I'm looking to purchase a helmet-to-helmet > communication device for use in driving instruction. > I've seen these used at the track before, but a fairly > extensive web search is not turning up the unit that I > remember. What I recall is a single battery powered > box about 3"x4"x1" (or so) that accepted plugs for two > headsets, and perhaps also a plug for a secondary > power source. Anyone know where to acquire these? Jason, You want to get the Chatterbox - available in several models, wired or wireless. HMS Motorsport and others carry them. The Nady intercoms which other people have suggested are crap. They are worse than crap: ask any instructor who uses them. Their headset wires are extremely fragile and don't last a single season of DS use. If I hadn't already hard-wired a Nady headset into my helmet it'd be history. Ask me how I've got so proficient at soldering in better quality cables to the Nady headsets... Neil 96 M3
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#2. Austin BMW service suggestions - from Allen Hyman
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 16:02:40 -0600 From: "Allen Hyman" <allen.hyman@starcore-dsp.com> Subject: Austin BMW service suggestions I just moved to the Austin area and would like to know if anyone know of a good place to get my M3 serviced in the area? =20 Thanks, Al Hyman 99 M3 =20
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#3. Re: Helmet Radio - from shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:18:41 -0500 From: shane.a.kleinpeter@accenture.com Subject: Re: Helmet Radio Jason, I've been an instructor for a while now and have used three different brands of intercom systems. The one you refer to, the Nady, is complete crap. OK, that deserves a little explanation. The HEADSETS for the Nady unit are complete crap. I know many instructors who bought brand new units only to have the headsets fail after a single day of use. The problem is that the way the speaker/microphone is bonded to the wiring. When your students pull the headset from their helmet, they will break the flimsey wiring and it will no longer work. The good thing about these is that they are cheap, but they are crap. These take regular, AA batteries. The next type I have used is called a Chatterbox. I have a unit called the HJC-50. It is much more expensive than the Nady, but is of higher quality. It has a rechargeable battery. I have had to replace the battery once, but Batteries Plus did it for only a few bucks. You need to order at least one open face headset in order to accommodate students that may have open face helmets. These are nice because you can build your headset into your helmet and forget about it. The unit clips to the side of your helmet and you don't have to hold on to it when you are under way. Clipping the unit to a students helmet is a bit of a pain, so I ordered two extra headsets and put them in the students helmets at the beginning of the weekend and tell them to return it on Sunday. This has worked well. I think total cost for this set up was about $180. Finally, Ben Keyes, from Detroit, loaned me a Sparco Rally intercom system when my unit got killed in a rain storm (don't ask, long story). This one was great, and inexpensive as I recall (about $75?). The only thing it needed was an extension cord because unless the unit is mounted, it was difficult to hold the unit and not get in the way of the driver. I think Jack Money at Elephant Motorsports (www.elephantmotorsports.com) can order these from Europe, so the wait may be a little longer. I really liked this unit. It takes AA batteries as well. So, in closing, don't buy the Nady, it's not worth the aggravation. Get something better and it will make track weekends where you are instructing more bearable. Oh, this is all IMHO, so YMMV. Shane K. '96 M3 '94 325 ITS/JP >Subject: Helmet radio >I'm looking to purchase a helmet-to-helmet >communication device for use in driving instruction. >I've seen these used at the track before, but a fairly >extensive web search is not turning up the unit that I >remember. What I recall is a single battery powered >box about 3"x4"x1" (or so) that accepted plugs for two >headsets, and perhaps also a plug for a secondary >power source. Anyone know where to acquire these? This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited.
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#4. Communicators - from AVUSM3@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:49:50 EST From: AVUSM3@aol.com Subject: Communicators In a message dated 12/17/2002 4:44:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, e36m3@bmw-m.net writes: Jason - Do yourself a favor and skip the Nady systems. They are poorly constructed and prone to failure at the least opportune times. Ask me how I know. Try the Chatterbox system. http://www.vigorsports.com/chatterbox/hjc50.asp 1) Sound Quality is better. 2) The electrical connectors are much more robust which is important considering how many times you get in and out of students cars. 3) It offers you the option of mounting the communicator directly to your helmet. This takes care of a problem with the Nady system - having to hold onto the communicator when pulling 1g in the bowl at NHIS. 4) The battery is rechargeable instead of running on AAAs. The Chatterbox is available online or in most high end motorcycle shops. No affiliation - just a satisfied customer. John Cloutier > Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 08:28:43 -0800 (PST) > From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> > Subject: Helmet radio > > I'm looking to purchase a helmet-to-helmet > communication device for use in driving instruction. > I've seen these used at the track before, but a fairly > extensive web search is not turning up the unit that I > remember. What I recall is a single battery powered > box about 3"x4"x1" (or so) that accepted plugs for two > headsets, and perhaps also a plug for a secondary > power source. Anyone know where to acquire these? > > Thank you. > > Jason > > P.S. To those that know me, fear not, as I will not be > doing the instructing. This is going to be a gift. >
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#5. Subject: Helmet radio - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:14:48 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Subject: Helmet radio Jason, The last time I was at the track, one of my instructors had the chatterbox, and the other the nady unit.. I found the chatterbox VERY clear, and nice to use.. The Nady on the other hand, I found had VERY poor sound quality.. I know that a lot of the schools use the Nady unit, so perhaps the fellow who had that unit had a damaged one.. I just saw the chatterbox at the HMS website.. I do not know about pricing but take a look, here is the link.. http://www.hmsmotorsport.com/newstore.php?m=18&sub=1170#1211 Hope this helps Mo -------------------- 5 -------------------- Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 08:28:43 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Helmet radio I'm looking to purchase a helmet-to-helmet communication device for use in driving instruction. I've seen these used at the track before, but a fairly extensive web search is not turning up the unit that I remember. What I recall is a single battery powered box about 3"x4"x1" (or so) that accepted plugs for two headsets, and perhaps also a plug for a secondary power source. Anyone know where to acquire these? Thank you. Jason P.S. To those that know me, fear not, as I will not be doing the instructing. This is going to be a gift. __________________________________________________
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#6. Best street brake pad... - from Juan Rico
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:40:44 -0800 From: Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> Subject: Best street brake pad... OK., so I've been using Porterfield street brake pads (R4S) on my 95 M3 for the past 3 years because of their low brake dust benefit. However, now I'm really looking to improve my braking versus stock. On the street. Honestly, I can't say these pads were ever better than the Jurid stock pads. If anything, the Jurids were even better, albeit far more dusty. Then again, my brakes were newer then, so that could be the reason. So, my question is: What are the best brake pads out there for street use? Are there any real street brake pads that are DEFINITELY better than the stock Jurids? Hawk? Mintex? Repco? I imagine pads are like engine oils-everybody has a personal favorite. If there isn't a general consensus on a pad in particular, I'm going back to the stock Jurids... Thanks, Juan.
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#7. Poor pedal feel - will rebuild help? - from Rob
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 19:13:11 -0700 From: "Rob" <speedmaster@telus.net> Subject: Poor pedal feel - will rebuild help? My M3 brakes don't feel very good. I have bled them many times with Motul 600, have SS lines and Hawk pads but at the track they still require a two-pump brake technique to feel hard and confidence inspiring. My last resort is to rebuild the front calipers. Does anyone think this might improve the feel and make them less mushy feeling? Does anyone ever rebuild the rear calipers on these cars? How about a good "how to" site for the procedure...I never remember how to check Suzy's archives :) Thanks, Rob
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Best street brake pad... - from Joe Dyer
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:09:12 -0800 From: "Joe Dyer" <joedyer@attbi.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Best street brake pad... I'm perfectly happy with the R4S pads for the street. I HATE to have to always be washing my wheels and the OEM pads do leave a cruddy mess on the spokes and rims. I have even done one track day on the R4S pads to no ill effect. Joe 95 M3 Dinan Stage 3 -----Original Message----- From: Juan Rico [mailto:juan_rico@captionsinc.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2002 5:46 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Best street brake pad... Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 17:40:44 -0800 From: Juan Rico <juan_rico@captionsinc.com> Subject: Best street brake pad... OK., so I've been using Porterfield street brake pads (R4S) on my 95 M3 for the past 3 years because of their low brake dust benefit. However, now I'm really looking to improve my braking versus stock. On the street. Honestly, I can't say these pads were ever better than the Jurid stock pads. If anything, the Jurids were even better, albeit far more dusty. Then again, my brakes were newer then, so that could be the reason. So, my question is: What are the best brake pads out there for street use? Are there any real street brake pads that are DEFINITELY better than the stock Jurids? Hawk? Mintex? Repco? I imagine pads are like engine oils-everybody has a personal favorite. If there isn't a general consensus on a pad in particular, I'm going back to the stock Jurids... Thanks, Juan. ************************************************************* 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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#9. Re: [E36M3] Best street brake pad... - from Chris Teague
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:10:57 -0800 From: "Chris Teague" <cteague@cox.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Best street brake pad... Juan, I am very happy with the Axxis Ultimate's that PeterG recommended. less dust than stock, and more grip, and no squeal, and a nice linear feel. What more could you want? This is for street/autox only, I have never tracked my car. Chris 97 M3/4
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#10. Making Room for a new BMW - from Daniel
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:16:57 -0800 (PST) From: Daniel <m3_driver@yahoo.com> Subject: Making Room for a new BMW Kind of OT but I thought maybe some of you guys may be interested. Selling a 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon 8.5K Miles (Blue/Black) and a 2001 Honda Accord EX V6 Sedan 17K miles (White/beige) Making room for new 540 email 'dcchow@usa.net' Thanks __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Poor pedal feel - will rebuild help? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 18:20:16 -0800 (PST) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Poor pedal feel - will rebuild help? What is your bleeding technique? I've found that pressure bleeders that force the air through the fluid do not do a good job. Chester --- Rob <speedmaster@telus.net> wrote: > My M3 brakes don't feel very good. I have bled them many times with > Motul 600, have SS lines and Hawk pads but at the track they still require a > two-pump brake technique to feel hard and confidence inspiring. My last =====