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#1. Subject: Re: Headlight bulbs - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 23:42:05 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Subject: Re: Headlight bulbs Ron, Hello. I run these bulbs in my 325IX (in Euro Glass housings), and my wife's minivan (in the standard crap US spec plastic housings), and yes they are definitely very white. The glass housings & the reflector make a HUGE difference in how bright the light looks. They are pricey, but I do like them.. Hope this helps Mo Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:01:33 -0500 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Headlight bulbs Check out the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs: http://www.sylvania.com/auto/silverstar.htm I don't have personal experience with them, but I've read responses from several people who claim these are the same color as HIDs, and do not have diminished brightness. I plan to test them soon. -rb Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Track Tires part 2 - Size? - from Robert Chay
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 23:49:26 -0500 From: "Robert Chay" <rclists@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Track Tires part 2 - Size? I have Eibachs and Bilsteins with Kmac camber plates (and UUC Sways). I'm running BFG R1's 245/40-17 front and 255/40-17 rear on Forgeline wheels. I use 5mm spacers for the front to clear the brakes and the rear fenders were rolled by CEC when I lived in CA. I've tried Toyo 245/45-17 on my car and I didn't have any rubbing at an auto-x. Shaving and heat cycling prolongs tire life. -Bobby ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mo Karamat" <karamatm@optonline.net> > > Dear All, > <snip> > > Now on to tires.. I was speaking with a friend today, and he mentioned that > Khumo is coming out with a new tire? The 710? Does anyone have any info on > these? At this point I am considering going to go with the Khumo Victoracer > V700's. I have a 98 M3/4 with the Eibach Pro kit on it w/Koni SA's. I want > to run the same size tire front and back. The Khumo's come in a 225 45 17, > 235 40 17 or a 245 45 17. Does anyone know if the 245 45 17's will rub? Is > anyone running a suspension set up like mine, and running tires this wide > (Front and Back) ? > > Also what is the group's feelings about shaving & heat cycling? > > Thanks for the help! > Mo > 98 M3/4 > 91 325IX > 82 323i (Project car) >
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#3. Re: Headlight Bulbs - from KResener@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 23:58:49 EST From: KResener@aol.com Subject: Re: Headlight Bulbs I just put the Sylvania Silverstars in a new pair of ellipsoids that I installed a couple months ago and the difference is tremendous. I had some Piaa's (sp?) in my stock headlights and the nighttime driving experience is far, far better than before. Not sure if the credit should go to the different headlights or the bulbs, but a data point nonetheless... Kurt '95 //M3 (just retired from daily driver duty) "97 528i (Christmas present to myself!)
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Track Tires part 2 - Size? - from DocWyte
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Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 07:00:34 -0800 (PST) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Track Tires part 2 - Size? Heat cycling is good, I generally don't shave the victos, esp if I'm using them for a track school. As long as they're heat cycled they should last a long time. Unless Kumho has released the Victo in new sizes, the only M3 sizes they make are 225-45-17 and 255-40-17. The 255's will be a tough fit up front, more than likely you'll have to use spacers and roll the rear fenders. The 225's will fit fine and are actually pretty wide... -josh --- Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> wrote: > Now on to tires.. I was speaking with a friend > today, and he mentioned that > Khumo is coming out with a new tire? The 710? Does > anyone have any info on > these? At this point I am considering going to go > with the Khumo Victoracer > V700's. The > Khumo's come in a 225 45 17, > 235 40 17 or a 245 45 17. Does anyone know if the > 245 45 17's will rub? Is > anyone running a suspension set up like mine, and > running tires this wide > (Front and Back) ? > > Also what is the group's feelings about shaving & > heat cycling? > > Thanks for the help! > Mo > 98 M3/4 > 91 325IX > 82 323i (Project car) > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > ===== __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 http://search.yahoo.com/top2003
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#5. RE: [E36M3] Re: Headlight bulbs - from Carey Probst
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Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 10:03:36 -0500 From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: Headlight bulbs I put them in my wife's car and they seem excellent. Nice, bright, good night vision. Haven't converted my M3 or 325e yet, both have e-code lights and are running overwattage Hella H1s and H4s. Carey -----Original Message----- From: Ron Buchalski [mailto:rbuchals@hotmail.com] Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 11:12 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Re: Headlight bulbs Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 11:01:33 -0500 From: "Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: Headlight bulbs Check out the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs: http://www.sylvania.com/auto/silverstar.htm I don't have personal experience with them, but I've read responses from several people who claim these are the same color as HIDs, and do not have diminished brightness. I plan to test them soon. -rb Ron Buchalski BMWCCA #76387 1995 E36 M3 1993 E34 525iT 1999 Mazda Miata >Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2003 11:04:40 -0500 >From: HyperM3@aol.com >Subject: Re: Headlight bulbs > >Hey all, >I don't know if any of you recall my asking the list about what headlight >bulbs to change to. I ended up going with the Nokyas at the time. Well, I >can honestly say they are the most HID looking replacement bulbs I've ever >seen. However, I kept trying to readjust the beam because i couldn't see so >well. Apparently they are high on the kelvin scale for whiteness but not >high on the scale for brightness. > >I found a pair of PIAA bulbs i must have gotten a long time ago and put >them in. WOW what a difference. Sure its not 'hyperwhite' but i can see so >much more of the road and further up on it. These PIAA bulbs are more white >than yellow so they are better than stock, but far better than the Nokyas. > >The problem with the bulbs on the market is they all go for what scale >kelvin they are for brightness, but none of them give Lumen scales for >power of that brightness. Anyway, figured id share my findings. > >Alex "HyperM3" Demsky >97 S/C M3 ~ http://hometown.aol.com/hyperm3/Bimmer.html _________________________________________________________________ Have fun customizing MSN Messenger — learn how here! http://www.msnmessenger-download.com/tracking/reach_customize ************************************************* 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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#6. RE: [E36M3] Track Tires part 2 - Size? - from Walter Jordan
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Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 10:21:35 -0500 From: "Walter Jordan" <wbj12@rcn.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Track Tires part 2 - Size? I just read in GRM that Hankook is bringing the Ventus Z211 here in a 245/40-17 soon. No word on when, but I've seen great reviews of the tire in European Car & GRM (it is available now in smaller sizes). Price is in the Kuhmo V700 range.
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Re: Headlight bulbs - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 10:52:46 -0500 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Headlight bulbs I also have Silverstars. Nice small improvement, not that much cost, DOT approved. After I bought mine I heard that the Euro version of Silverstars is actually better (brighter, but not as white), some specialty importers have them. Regular Silverstars you can get any auto parts store now. Jeremy Lucas 95 M3 SSC Civic Si: Kumho Tires - Cobalt Brakes - Comptech ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carey Probst" <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> > I put them in my wife's car and they seem excellent. Nice, bright, good > night vision. > Carey > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ron Buchalski [mailto:rbuchals@hotmail.com] > Check out the Sylvania Silverstar bulbs: > > http://www.sylvania.com/auto/silverstar.htm
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Track Tires part 2 - Size? - from Jeremy Lucas
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Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 10:56:32 -0500 From: "Jeremy Lucas" <jlucas@columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Track Tires part 2 - Size? http://www.tirerack.com/tires/kumho/kumho_710.html V710: Going to be a good tire (I was at the some of the tire tests -- faster and better wearing) but unfortunately no ETA on E36M3 sizes. Also they don't need shaving. If your doing driver schools go with shaved Toyo RA-1, if your racing go with shaved Victoracers V700 or Hoosiers R3S04 depending on your budget. Do NOT get Ecstas for the track, you'll shred them in one weekend; autox maybe. I have yet to try Goodyears so I can't say anything about them except they work really well on Corvettes (they were the benchmark for the New V710 on T1 Corvettes). For heat cycling: If you have no place to do it or can't carry extras to the track, it's worth the money in increased tire life. Generally speaking for maximum benifit you need to cycle a minimum of 24 hours before you plan to run them at speed, so don't think you'll just take an easy morning session for heat cycling. Jeremy Lucas 95 M3 SSC Civic Si: Kumho Tires - Cobalt Brakes - Comptech ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mo Karamat" <karamatm@optonline.net>> Now on to tires.. I was speaking with a friend today, and he mentioned that > Khumo is coming out with a new tire? The 710? Does anyone have any info on > these? At this point I am considering going to go with the Khumo Victoracer > V700's. I have a 98 M3/4 with the Eibach Pro kit on it w/Koni SA's. I want > to run the same size tire front and back. The Khumo's come in a 225 45 17, > 235 40 17 or a 245 45 17. Does anyone know if the 245 45 17's will rub? Is > anyone running a suspension set up like mine, and running tires this wide > (Front and Back) ? > > Also what is the group's feelings about shaving & heat cycling?
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#9. CarFax Report Needed - from Riley, Scott
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Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 10:02:58 -0600 From: "Riley, Scott" <sriley@cardinalcapital.com> Subject: CarFax Report Needed Does anyone have a current account? I need a report on a tow vehicle that I am considering purchasing. VIN: 3FTSW31F3YMA67762 Thanks, Scott Riley
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#10. Re: Headlight bulbs - from Tom Voloshin
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Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 08:38:53 -0800 (PST) From: Tom Voloshin <tvoloshin@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Headlight bulbs Amen brother! :) Having said that, I'll still throw in my two cents... I bought Silverstars for my Corrado and the application may apply here. The Silverstars are a great bulb for the money and definitely better than the stock bulbs in the C; however, in my C's case it is the lenses that totally defeat the Silverstar's advanced technology and benefit. Dam US-spec lenses blow... I'm new to E36 M3's; only having mine for less than a year so far, so I don't know how the stock lenses compare so I don't know if they will defeat the Sliverstar's advantage as well or not. BUT, I have driven a Porsche Boxster as a loaner car with HIDs and let me tell you lenses with Silverstars or not, they don't even compair IMO. The HIDs on that Boxster were awesome and if you have to do a lot of night-time/dark driving like I have to, you would agree HIDs are an awesome setup. I'll save up and wait for HIDs for my M3. :) Speaking of which, I noticed that TMS on their website perhaps others (didn't do a full search yet) has HID "Halo" or "Angle Eye" light kits available for my 99 M3. Has anyone put these on their M3? Does it give you a true HID setup? Is it with that $500 or so squid that they want? Let me know. Thanks. Have a Happy & Safe New Year! Tom ---------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2003 18:24:30 -0500 From: Craig Perrin <cperrin@tampabay.rr.com> Subject: Re: Headlight bulbs I can vouch that Silverstar H1s are brighter and whiter than Nokya H1s, which are functionally worse than the bulbs that came with my ZKW ellipsoids. Nokyas are very blue, Silverstars are slightly blue. Frankly, though, even Silverstars are only marginally better than standard H1s. I hereby resolve never to spend another dollar on "HID-look" bulbs--and to save those dollars for actual HIDs. Craig Perrin 95 M3 __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 http://search.yahoo.com/top2003