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#1. Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 13:04:35 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? In a message dated 4/27/03 12:41:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jimbassett@attbi.com writes: > Unless, as I indicated, you have the Luxury Package, in which I don't think > you got M stripes anywhere. Can someone verify? > > My understanding is: > Non-Lux M3s: stripes on seats > Non-Lux M3s w/"leather credit": stripes on headrests > Lux M3s: no stripes at all(?) > Jim, What got me started on this 'trivial' rant, was a M3 Luxo with the M-stripes on the seat backs (front and rear) while mine is without. Now, the only differences between that car and mine was: 1998 or 1999 vs 1997 and convertible vs coupe. Same Mulberry interior and seat style. So I'm not sure you can say "Lux M3s: no stripes at all", and your question after the statement seems to be the basis of my argument. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion '97 & '00 BSP Champion '01 & '02
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#2. Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 10:34:07 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? At 10:08 AM 4/27/03, Mdriver13@aol.com wrote: > > My understanding is: > > Non-Lux M3s: stripes on seats > > Non-Lux M3s w/"leather credit": stripes on headrests > > Lux M3s: no stripes at all(?) > > > >Jim, > >What got me started on this 'trivial' rant, was a M3 Luxo with the M-stripes >on the seat backs (front and rear) while mine is without. Now, the only >differences between that car and mine was: 1998 or 1999 vs 1997 and >convertible vs coupe. Same Mulberry interior and seat style. So I'm not >sure you can say "Lux M3s: no stripes at all", and your question after the >statement seems to be the basis of my argument. Hmmm, now I'm confused (not that difficult to do, frankly :-)). I know there were some cosmetic differences on the Luxury package, I'm just not sure what they all are. Well, there's certainly more knowledgeable people out there than me, so hopefully you'll get an answer as to the difference. Jim Bassett
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#3. RE: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? - from Mel Silva
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Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 15:17:26 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? I have the Lux pack and NO Stripes except the shift knob and steering wheel -----Original Message----- From: Jim Bassett [mailto:jimbassett@attbi.com] Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 11:39 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 09:28:53 -0700 From: Jim Bassett <jimbassett@attbi.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? At 08:38 PM 4/26/03, Mdriver13@aol.com wrote: >Hi Mel, > >According to Jim B, we should have gotten at least M-stripes on the >headrests, and headrests shouldn't be that hard for them to get. Unless, as I indicated, you have the Luxury Package, in which I don't think you got M stripes anywhere. Can someone verify? My understanding is: Non-Lux M3s: stripes on seats Non-Lux M3s w/"leather credit": stripes on headrests Lux M3s: no stripes at all(?) Jim Bassett ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com BMW M3 Specialties http://www.jt-designs.com Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#4. RE: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? - from Mel Silva
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Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 15:19:03 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? Okay, let me rephrase: 1997 Sedan Lux pack with Mulberry leather and no stripes Mel, we don't need no stinking stripes -----Original Message----- From: Mdriver13@aol.com [mailto:Mdriver13@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 12:09 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 13:04:35 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? In a message dated 4/27/03 12:41:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jimbassett@attbi.com writes: > Unless, as I indicated, you have the Luxury Package, in which I don't think > you got M stripes anywhere. Can someone verify? > > My understanding is: > Non-Lux M3s: stripes on seats > Non-Lux M3s w/"leather credit": stripes on headrests > Lux M3s: no stripes at all(?) > Jim, What got me started on this 'trivial' rant, was a M3 Luxo with the M-stripes on the seat backs (front and rear) while mine is without. Now, the only differences between that car and mine was: 1998 or 1999 vs 1997 and convertible vs coupe. Same Mulberry interior and seat style. So I'm not sure you can say "Lux M3s: no stripes at all", and your question after the statement seems to be the basis of my argument. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion '97 & '00 BSP Champion '01 & '02 ************************************************* Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: Taylor Autosport http://www.taylorautosport.com Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com BMW M3 Specialties http://www.jt-designs.com Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm *************************************************
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#5. RE: [E36M3] interstate battery (may be repeat) - clarification - from Mel Silva
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Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 15:36:59 -0500 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] interstate battery (may be repeat) - clarification I have been using a Group 48 NBE7548 from Napa for almost 18 months now. It has the recessed posts and vent tube port in the proper location. Rated at 700 CCA with a 75 month warranty and an 18 month free replacement warranty for $99. I abuse the battery by using my Autoloc to roll up windows and close the sunroof with the car off all the time and never a hiccup. http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ExecMacro/NAPAonline/search_res ults_product_detail.d2w/report?prrfnbr=23503615&prmenbr=5806&usrcommgrpid=45 968484 This link is too long to arrive intact, so go to http://www.napaonline.com and do a search for 7548 in the parts field, you'll get two versions. It works much better than the Wal-Mart special with 2x4 pine spacer that the PO had installed ;-/ Mel -----Original Message----- From: LoweSeaton@aol.com [mailto:LoweSeaton@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 2:29 AM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] interstate battery (may be repeat) - clarification Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 03:27:44 EDT From: LoweSeaton@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] interstate battery (may be repeat) - clarification I wrote: > The Interstate batteries that guys had previously > recommended were the Group 49 or Group 48 size. I'm sorry. That should be the Interstate MTP-91 and MTP-93 respectively. Group 48 is basically equivalent to Group 91 and Group 49 is the same as Group 93. They are the same footprint. I think the only difference is the 48/49 have the terminal posts sticking above the top of the battery case whereas the Group 91/92/93 have the terminals recessed so they are flush with the top of the battery case. I just checked the Interstate web site. They do not show a Group 92 battery. Looks like Interstate's web master needs to update the site. Lowell Seaton
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#6. Tow Hook Wanted - from KLchmn@aol.com
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Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 20:47:50 EDT From: KLchmn@aol.com Subject: Tow Hook Wanted If anyone has a spare tow hook sitting around collecting dust, I'd be interested in buying it. I am supposed to have two for the race car. I've been holding out for a more elegant solution, but it appears that such a solution might be completed later rather than sooner. Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock
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#7. Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? - from David Hogg
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 06:49:38 -0400 From: "David Hogg" <springwood@blazenet.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? My Dealer explained it to me this way: at the end of the run, BMW ran out of M3 seat packages and for whatever reason could not reorder from the usual supplier the fairly small quantity they needed to close out the model. Don't know if it's true, but that's their story and I'm sticking to it. Mine was a very late M3/4 (3/98). I was offered the stripey headrest and declined. There are already plenty of M-identifiers on the car, including its ability to chew up and spit out 911's of the same model year that cost 70% more. I like that part. Dave Hogg
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Track wheels for sale - from GregKono@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 07:00:01 EDT From: GregKono@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Track wheels for sale Have a full set (2-7 1/2" and 2-8 1/2") of M power 10 spoke wheels off my M3/4 (1997) for sale. $600 (plus shipping) gets a straight set of wheels. Minor curb rash (previous owner)........Pics available...Thanks.........Greg in SW Mich.
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#9. Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 07:30:34 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? In a message dated 4/27/03 4:22:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, melsilva@mindspring.com writes: > I have the Lux pack and NO Stripes except the shift knob and steering wheel WHAT, you have M-stripes on the steering wheel???? Where? Is yours a late '97, so you have the three spoke wheel? This is getting crazy. Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion '97 & '00 BSP Champion '01 & '02
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#10. Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 07:35:05 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] M-stripes on seats, a question? In a message dated 4/28/03 7:00:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time, springwood@blazenet.net writes: > Don't know if it's true, but that's their story and I'm sticking to it. > Mine was a very late M3/4 (3/98) Dave, Not sure that your Dealer's explaination is correct. Mine is an early '97 (manufacture date: 9/96). I wasn't even offered the headrests :-( But your right, the 'heart' is what counts, the trimmings are just 'icing on the cake', and this car is all heart ;-)) Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA AS Champion '97 & '00 BSP Champion '01 & '02