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#1. Re: [E36M3] 20's on an E36 M3 - from Lee Piccione
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Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 19:30:28 -0400 From: Lee Piccione <leepic@smart.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 20's on an E36 M3 Just for reference, here's what a 18x9 looks like on an E36.... http://autocrossersinc.org/members/lee/172bsp_left.jpg Lee twisty M3 wrote: > Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 15:56:16 -0700 > From: "twisty M3" <twistym3@hotmail.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] 20's on an E36 M3 > > I know of a car with 19s, and even that looks ridiculous to me. I > like my 17s, but I think 18s are aesthetically pleasing... Whether I > like it or not isn't the question, I suppose. Either way, I don't > think 20" wheels would fit, as 19s look like troublesome. > > Jonathan L. > > _________________________________________________________________ > Watch the online reality show Mixed Messages with a friend and enter > to win a trip to NY > http://www.msnmessenger-download.click-url.com/go/onm00200497ave/direct/01/ > > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > >
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#2. Re: [E36M3] Speaking of '99 3 spoke airbag steering wheels... - from DocWyte
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Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 18:12:30 -0700 (PDT) From: DocWyte <josh_wyte@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Speaking of '99 3 spoke airbag steering wheels... Pretty sure that's a no go. You can take your wheel to an upholstery shop and have them make the rim beefier and rewrap it in leather tho... -josh --- Roy Kao <bimmerphile@hotmail.com> wrote: > Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 18:07:31 -0400 > From: "Roy Kao" <bimmerphile@hotmail.com> > Subject: Speaking of '99 3 spoke airbag steering > wheels... > > Since we're on the topic of steering wheels, I've > always wondered if there's > a way to swap the wheel from my '99 M3 with the E39 > 540i Sport Package > steering wheel. > > It's basically the same 3-spoke design but has a > much more heavily padded > rim that feels great in the hands. > > My folks have a '00 540i Touring Sport and it has > this wheel and I love it! > > If someone tells me that it'll work on the M3 no > problem, I'll have to start > looking for it! > > TIA. > > -Roy > '99 M3/2 > > _________________________________________________________________ > MSN Toolbar provides one-click access to Hotmail > from any Web page – FREE > download! > http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200413ave/direct/01/ > > > > ************************************************* > Please help support the E36M3 list by visiting our > sponsors: > > Bimmerworld http://www.bimmerworld.com > Turner Motorsport http://www.turnermotorsport.com > Eurosport High Performance > http://www.eurosporthighperformance.com > Rogue Engineering http://www.rogueengineering.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > > > ===== __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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#3. RE: [E36M3] 20's on an E36 M3 - from Jeff Thompson
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Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 21:43:00 -0400 From: Jeff Thompson <jthompson@telco.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 20's on an E36 M3 Why stop at 20's? In the immortal words of the local pimp garage: "With twenty-twos you can never lose, but with twenty-fo's you get all the ho's" Sell the M3 and get an Escalade.
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#4. BMW owner once again (and stealer bitchin) - from Brent Parks
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Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 22:33:08 -0400 From: Brent Parks <Bparks@fas.harvard.edu> Subject: BMW owner once again (and stealer bitchin) Well, I bought a 96 328is Monday. What a difference, haven't owned one in a couple years after the M3, and then had the Jetta which wasn't exciting at all to me. I'm glad to be back, I'm now living north of Boston so if anyone is around that area and wants to do a wash day on saturdays or something let me know. On another note, why the hell do BMW dealers charge above the list price that BMW sets? I called for the brushed aluminum shift knob for a BMW dealer up here and they told me it would be $120 when list is $90. I called Circle BMW and they sold it to me for $70. Does anyone know of a dealer up here that doesn't like to rape their customers? Also, need to know an independent shop in the area I should use. Thanks, Brent Parks Back in the Saddle Again
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#5. 20's on an E36 M3 - from Cody McCoy
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Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 20:38:12 -0700 From: "Cody McCoy" <cody_mccoy@earthlink.net> Subject: 20's on an E36 M3 Re: Funny 20" wheels on an M3, A friend has a 328, with 19" MAS Italy's and lowered to boot, it rubs if turned to lock in front, and rubs in back over railroad tracks and speed bumps..think the back's are 9" wide...looks cool, but even with a schrick cammed S52 under his hood, my chipped 'n intaked 95 m3 w/17"s walks away from him at the lights..he's got the 96M3 LSD diff. in there too...course that 800lbs of extra stereo gear doesn't help him either... so I would say for the sake of acceleration I would stick in the 17"-18" range...not to mention what his muffler looks like after he went at it with a BFH to get it to clear those *BLING BLINGS*........and think of the unsprung weight..... <fade to reminisce mode>...reminds me of when I had a Jetta and put 17"s on it..."Whoa...what happened to my engine?, why is it so slow now?".................to each his own. just my $0.02 Cody Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2004 10:50:55 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 20's on an E36 M3 AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What would be the point? 18's I can see. Maybe the 19's from an E46. 20's? Why not chrome it out and put Sprewell's (spinners) on it too. Kent Rustysells@aol.com wrote: >Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 21:50:50 EDT >From: Rustysells@aol.com >Subject: 20's on an E36 M3 > >Anybody ever been able to (successfully) fit 20 inch diameter wheels on an >E36 M3 (and still be able to drive it)? Thanks
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#6. ASA Wheel info wanted - from scott noltensmeier
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Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 07:45:37 -0700 (PDT) From: scott noltensmeier <snoltens@yahoo.com> Subject: ASA Wheel info wanted Thanks to Bavarian Motorsports, I found out before the accident that two of my well enjoyed (by a previous owner) BBS wheels are cracked and need to be replaced, ASAP. Does anyone have any experience with ASA wheels? It is my understanding that they have a license to use BBS technology. Cost is a factor -- since I need to fix some suspension issues as well. Suggestions/options welcome. I live in SF area. Fyi... I plan to have two (not-cracked/but well worn) 18" BBS monbloc wheels 4 sale. Let me know if your interested. Thanks, Scott E36M3 96' -- 120K
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#7. Re: [E36M3] ASA Wheel info wanted - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 14:07:36 EDT From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] ASA Wheel info wanted Sure I have been using them for a while, and selling a few here and there. I have a set of AR1's on my E36 M3 17x8. With tires they are 1/2 lb heavier than the stock wheels. The quality is great since it is a BBS designed wheel. Basically all ASA is BBS's cheap wheel company. They look great on my M3! I am going to get an extra set for track tires later on. Gary Pro Bike
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#8. FS: FOUR BRAND NEW Michelin Pilot Sport Tires - 245/40R17 - from nabli@earthlink.net
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Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 17:11:01 -0400 From: <nabli@earthlink.net> Subject: FS: FOUR BRAND NEW Michelin Pilot Sport Tires - 245/40R17 These have a code date of 2004. Never mounted. Total: $600 local pickup in NJ/NY area only. Tire rack sells for $202 plus shipping: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Michelin <http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Michelin&model=Pilot+Sport > &model=Pilot+Sport Jim E.
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#9. front bumper question - from jason
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Date: 25 Jun 2004 14:25:08 -0700 From: jason <jason@doomba.com> Subject: front bumper question anybody know how to put those silly little plastic rivets into the front bumper cover? (the ones that attach bumper cover to steel bumper behind). they are two piece deals that i guess you press in the outside and then push in the middle. i can't get them to go in for nothing though. any tips? i've tried a little bit of soap. didn't help. thanks! jason
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#10. Re: [E36M3] front bumper question - from jason
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Date: 25 Jun 2004 14:59:23 -0700 From: jason <jason@doomba.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] front bumper question never mind! i got 'em in now. just needed a BIGGER hammer :) a little soap and some hammering and they do seem to go in. most likely there is a better way. jason