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#1. Re: [E36M3] 17x8 BBS RGR thoughts / experiences? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 18:31:05 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 17x8 BBS RGR thoughts / experiences? I just mounted a set of PS2s on the RGRs (17x8). They look real nice. Chester --- Zack Steinkamp <edsarkiss@yahoo.com> wrote: > group -- i'm on the verge of pressing the "check out" > button on the tirerack.com site to purchase a set of 4 > BBS RGR in 17x8 et40 with a set of 4 michelin PS2 > tires in 235/40 17. > > anyone care to share opinons or experiences with this > or a similar setup? > > i'm currently on the stock staggered 10 spokes with > 225/45 and 245/40 S03s. > > i've batted around the idea of BBS RX (cheaper, not > forged, heavier) and LM (expensive, way cool) and also > the prospect of 18" wheels (too big? bling bling? > heavier), but i keep going back to the RGRs. =====
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#2. WTB: front brake caliper - from David Boffa
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:41:57 -0400 From: "David Boffa" <davidboffa@hotmail.com> Subject: WTB: front brake caliper I'm looking to buy the front right (passenger) brake caliper for an E36 M3. If you have a pair and don't want to split them up I might be willing to buy both if the price is decent. I can be reached at davidboffa@hotmail.com. Thanks, Dave 1998 M3
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#3. RE: [E36M3] 17x8 BBS RGR thoughts / experiences? - from Seth Thomas
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 08:45:46 -0400 From: "Seth Thomas" <porsche993@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] 17x8 BBS RGR thoughts / experiences? We use the RGRs on our World Challenge Touring cars. These wheels take a lot of abuse throughout the course of the season and all of them have held up nicely. We have even had one that was bent pretty badly and it still held air. Awesome wheels. They are also easy to clean and always look good. You won't be disappointed with those wheels at all. Seth Thomas www.bimmerworldracing.com -----Original Message----- From: Zack Steinkamp [mailto:edsarkiss@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 9:23 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] 17x8 BBS RGR thoughts / experiences? Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 18:22:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Zack Steinkamp <edsarkiss@yahoo.com> Subject: 17x8 BBS RGR thoughts / experiences? group -- i'm on the verge of pressing the "check out" button on the tirerack.com site to purchase a set of 4 BBS RGR in 17x8 et40 with a set of 4 michelin PS2 tires in 235/40 17. anyone care to share opinons or experiences with this or a similar setup? i'm currently on the stock staggered 10 spokes with 225/45 and 245/40 S03s. i've batted around the idea of BBS RX (cheaper, not forged, heavier) and LM (expensive, way cool) and also the prospect of 18" wheels (too big? bling bling? heavier), but i keep going back to the RGRs. thoughts, experiences, photos? thanks zs ************************************************* 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 ************************************************* --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.742 / Virus Database: 495 - Release Date: 8/19/2004 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.742 / Virus Database: 495 - Release Date: 8/19/2004
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#4. Stock Radio: Need ID on connectors - from jakeadavis@comcast.net
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 14:32:48 +0000 From: jakeadavis@comcast.net Subject: Stock Radio: Need ID on connectors Getting ready to replace the stock head unit in my 1995 with an Alpine 9813. The stock head unit is Alpine unit with external amp, 6 CD Alpine changer and "10 speaker system". I've already replaced the stock amp and speaker system. Using a 5 channel amp, a 'reverse box' subwoofer in the trunk and Dynaudio System 360 speaker system. I've got pinouts for the main radio connector and CD changer. Found the antenna connector, will need an adapter for the Alpine. But there's one more connector just above the antenna connector, a very small, almost RF looking 90 degree coaxial type connector. Haven't figured out what this one is, anybody know? BTW, the Dynaudios are outstanding! They also fit in stock locations: mid/tweet in door, a 360mm (7 inch) midwoofer in the kick panel, making for an extremely stealthy install. The downside...the Dynes are extremely revealing so crappy source material sounds crappy. Not cheap, but well worth it and highly recommended.. While the stock CD changer is pretty decent, the tuner is CRAP. Also, the reception has been gradually getting worse and worse. Final straw is weird 'birdies' interference. Will have to check out all connections, antenna amp and grounds while I'm in there. Any similar experiences and/or fixes? Jake Davis
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#5. Re: [E36M3] 17x8 BBS RGR thoughts / experiences? - from Jeff Kumler
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 08:31:57 -0700 (PDT) From: Jeff Kumler <jdkumler@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 17x8 BBS RGR thoughts / experiences? I run these rims on my M3 which is heavily autocrossed. The setup really balanced the car nicely and looks good to boot. I am running 235/40-17 SO3's and I find the grip to be excellent. My biggest problem is that Kumho MX or Falken Azenias (sp?) aren't available in the right size, my car is a fair weather and autocross vehicle only so I don't need wet traction. I don't know if you're looking at the silver or Diamond Black, but the Black's look clean for a long time at least until you touch them. Here's a couple of pictures (which the list will block). Jeff Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 18:22:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Zack Steinkamp <edsarkiss@yahoo.com> Subject: 17x8 BBS RGR thoughts / experiences? group -- i'm on the verge of pressing the "check out" button on the tirerack.com site to purchase a set of 4 BBS RGR in 17x8 et40 with a set of 4 michelin PS2 tires in 235/40 17. anyone care to share opinons or experiences with this or a similar setup? i'm currently on the stock staggered 10 spokes with 225/45 and 245/40 S03s. i've batted around the idea of BBS RX (cheaper, not forged, heavier) and LM (expensive, way cool) and also the prospect of 18" wheels (too big? bling bling? heavier), but i keep going back to the RGRs. thoughts, experiences, photos? thanks zs
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#6. BMW Shifter Slop - from Jonathan Evans
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 11:06:47 -0400 From: "Jonathan Evans" <jonathanevans@hotmail.com> Subject: BMW Shifter Slop Okay, without starting some sort of major battle about which company makes the best short shifter (that may come later), all I want is feedback about how people have fixed the "wooden spoon in a bowl of Jell-O" feel of a worn factory shifter. It's amazing I can still tell the difference between 1st and 3rd gear. I can measure the movement of the top of the knob in idle and in any gear in INCHES. 9 years has done a number on the whole unit. So, will replacing the OEM unit with a short shifter actually help with this? I like the product from UUC that replaces the linkage rod as well. It looks possible to just replace the rod and keep the OEM shifter, but I think the whole system needs replacing, not just the shifter. So I'd like feedback from folks who upgraded to a short shifter to replace worn factory parts that had failed, not just for the short shift feel. Let's not start the Rogue or UUC dialog quiet yet. I was on the list when all that went down. Thanks, Jonathan -95M3 -92 miata (best shifter feel in any car, even after 160k miles)
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#7. Re: [E36M3] Stock Radio: Need ID on connectors - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 09:08:41 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Stock Radio: Need ID on connectors Hi, I just replaced my head unit a few months ago. You can ignore that other connector. I forget what it is for. I got the harness and antenna kit from Crutchfield when I bought the head unit. Kent jakeadavis@comcast.net wrote: >Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 14:32:48 +0000 >From: jakeadavis@comcast.net >Subject: Stock Radio: Need ID on connectors > >Getting ready to replace the stock head unit in my 1995 with an Alpine 9813. The stock head unit is Alpine unit with external amp, 6 CD Alpine changer and "10 speaker system". I've already replaced the stock amp and speaker system. Using a 5 channel amp, a 'reverse box' subwoofer in the trunk and Dynaudio System 360 speaker system. > >I've got pinouts for the main radio connector and CD changer. Found the antenna connector, will need an adapter for the Alpine. But there's one more connector just above the antenna connector, a very small, almost RF looking 90 degree coaxial type connector. Haven't figured out what this one is, anybody know? > >BTW, the Dynaudios are outstanding! They also fit in stock locations: mid/tweet in door, a 360mm (7 inch) midwoofer in the kick panel, making for an extremely stealthy install. The downside...the Dynes are extremely revealing so crappy source material sounds crappy. Not cheap, but well worth it and highly recommended.. > >While the stock CD changer is pretty decent, the tuner is CRAP. Also, the reception has been gradually getting worse and worse. Final straw is weird 'birdies' interference. Will have to check out all connections, antenna amp and grounds while I'm in there. Any similar experiences and/or fixes? > >Jake Davis > >************************************************* >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 >************************************************* > > > > > -- "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." 1918, Theodore Roosevelt
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#8. BBS RGR in 17x9? - from Zack Steinkamp
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 10:09:25 -0700 (PDT) From: Zack Steinkamp <edsarkiss@yahoo.com> Subject: BBS RGR in 17x9? group -- 17x8's BBS RGRs in the silver finish are backordered for 2-3 months according to the three places i've talked to. i called CT Motorsport in Oakland, CA earlier today to check if they might have a set of the wheels in stock. the guy i talked to (didn't get his name) mentioned that they use 17x9 on their race cars, and that there wouldn't be any fit issues on an e36 m3, aside from needing a spacer on the front. anyone else run 17x9's (et38) on an e36 m3? my main concern is that the wheels would stick out from the fenders in the front. also, i'd like to keep as much of the good steering feel of the current stock setup as possible. thanks zs
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#9. Side Moldings - from Andrej Dolenc
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 13:13:00 -0400 From: Andrej Dolenc <adolenc@erols.com> Subject: Side Moldings Greetings listers, How do the side moldings attach to the body of the car? Looks like there's some clips back there. I just noticed that the middle of the passenger side side molding is loose, can be pulled away from the body a bit. Are these clips replacable individually? Seems like they should be. Part number? Tips for installing these things? Thanks in advance, Andrej '97 M3
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#10. Suspension Questions - Street Car - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 10:14:52 -0700 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Suspension Questions - Street Car Hi All, Since my '97 is in for repair and the insurance company is paying for some new suspension components, I want to go ahead and do shocks, control arms, offset bushings, camber adjustment, etc. Now for the hard questions. Coil Over or no? Urethane bushings or no? K-Mac camber plate or something else? Not sure what to buy? Kent -- "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." 1918, Theodore Roosevelt