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#1. RE: [E36M3] Ellipsoid lights - from Ty Vilhauer
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Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 15:05:13 -0800 From: "Ty Vilhauer" <quest@pacifier.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Ellipsoid lights Being the self proclaimed headlight expert I say go with the ZKW's for a variety of reasons. If you want more info send me an email and I'll get you my FAQ and then be happy to answer any further questions. Umnitza is the place to buy from. Ty -----Original Message----- From: Don Eilenberger [mailto:deilenberger@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 11:24 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Ellipsoid lights Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2005 14:23:31 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Ellipsoid lights I'd like some opinions on the various ellipsoid light options available for an M3.. Since I'm currently on a budget with the new-to-me '98 M3c, and I'm simply flabbergasted with how poor the US low-beams are (and that's after 6 other BMW's with various light designs, including an M-Coupe that I though was basically the same).. I need some real end-user info on the various brands available: 1. Bosch - looks to be the most expensive (about $570/pair) 2. ZKW - less expensive by a tiny bit 3. DEPO - are they any good at all? WAY less expensive than the other two options. Opinions? Suggested vendors? ************************************************* 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. left die euro mirror - from Vince Leo
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Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 15:26:08 -0800 (PST) From: Vince Leo <m332is@yahoo.com> Subject: left die euro mirror Anyone have the part number handy for the driver side euro mirror for the e36 M3. Thanks, Vince ===== Vince BMP Design Racing #85 CM __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites on one personal page – Try My Yahoo! http://my.yahoo.com
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#3. Re: [E36M3] left die euro mirror - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 17:44:00 -0800 From: Jim Bassett <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] left die euro mirror Quoting Vince Leo <m332is@yahoo.com>: > Anyone have the part number handy for the driver side > euro mirror for the e36 M3. Using the useful search feature for the list archives at: http://www.bmw-m.net/Digest/ALL-DIGEST-SEARCH.htm <BFG> I found: > P/N 51.16.2.267.191 (driver side) Cheers, Jim Bassett - smart-aleck 1998 M3/4 - with MultiVex mirrors 1993 325is #44 JP - stock mirrors (one of the few stock items still on the car :-)) ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
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#4. Subject: Ellipsoid lights - from Mo Karamat
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Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2005 23:51:54 -0500 From: Mo Karamat <karamatm@optonline.net> Subject: Subject: Ellipsoid lights Don, Hello.. I was in the same situation as you a few months ago.. After doing some research (asking a LOT of questions, and looking the web) I purchased the ZKW's from Matt at Umnitza. Like everyone else has said the Depo's (& DJ auto's-EBAY) are cheaper to buy, but the build quality is MUCH cheaper. The plastic is supposed to be extremely brittle. The ZKW's are very well made. I went with the ZKW + DDE's + the HID. I had a few issues, and Matt did a very nice job of taking care of the issues that came up.. When I ordered the lights, Matt was out of the 5000k bulbs, and he offered to let me try the 6000k until the 5000k came in.. I found the 6k's too purple, and just received the 5k bulbs. I would highly recommend buying the lights from Matt. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer.. Mo -------------------- 6 -------------------- Date: Tue, 04 Jan 2005 14:23:31 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: Ellipsoid lights I'd like some opinions on the various ellipsoid light options available for an M3.. Since I'm currently on a budget with the new-to-me '98 M3c, and I'm simply flabbergasted with how poor the US low-beams are (and that's after 6 other BMW's with various light designs, including an M-Coupe that I though was basically the same).. I need some real end-user info on the various brands available: 1. Bosch - looks to be the most expensive (about $570/pair) 2. ZKW - less expensive by a tiny bit 3. DEPO - are they any good at all? WAY less expensive than the other two options. Opinions? Suggested vendors?
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#5. FS: 95 740i - from Ty Vilhauer
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Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 21:35:14 -0800 From: "Ty Vilhauer" <Quest@pacifier.com> Subject: FS: 95 740i My Grandma has asked me to sell her 740i for her. It's a 95 and she bought the car CPO with 3000 miles on it in January of 1995, it now has 153,XXX. It's always been maintained at Rasmussen BMW or Reborn Auto Repair (independent shop.) She has EVERY service record on it since she's owned it and took immaculate care of the interior. The seats show ZERO wear as can be seen in the pictures. It's Oxford green metallic with Tan interior and is honestly one of the smoothest cars I've ever been in. She's asking $9000 for it. If you have ANY questions please call me at 360-907-5999 or email me to [email]quest@pacifier.com[/email], we'd really like to move this quickly and are pretty open to offers as she's already purchased a new vehicle. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0153.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0154.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0155.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0156.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0157.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0158.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0159.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0160.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0161.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0162.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0163.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0164.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0165.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0166.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0167.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0168.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0176.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0175.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0171.jpg> <img src= http://www.pacifier.com/~quest/740_edited/DSCN0172.jpg>
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#6. RE: [E36M3] Ellipsoid lights - from Robert Chay
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Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 10:21:13 -0500 From: "Robert Chay" <lists@rchay.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Ellipsoid lights I'll second Umnitza.com for the place to order. I got my ZKWs from them and they had the best prices and great customer service. -Bobby > -----Original Message----- > From: Theodore Serbinski > > The best place to buy these is definetly Umnitza.com , superb support > and help. I actually was just about to order a set of ZKWs + DDEs and > they were out of ZKWs so he gave me a set of Bosch for $50, definetly > a great upgrade for cheap! > > ted >
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#7. Good Recommendation on 225/45/17 All-Season Needed - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 11:36:24 -0500 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: Good Recommendation on 225/45/17 All-Season Needed Sorta M3 related, my boss has a Saab 95 Aero which is in need of a set of the same size as the front oem size of the e36 M3. That in mind can anyone recommend a good ultra high perf all season. The Michelins are $175 at tire rack and we're looking at other options of similar perf levels. Thanks in advance, Patrick Goss 97 M3/4
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#8. RE: [E36M3] Good Recommendation on 225/45/17 All-Season Needed - from Mel Silva
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Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 10:56:55 -0600 From: "Mel Silva" <melsilva@mindspring.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Good Recommendation on 225/45/17 All-Season Needed Having gone through this exercise three times now, I whole heartedly endorse the Michelin Pilot A/S. These are by far the best tires I have purchased to date. Not cheap by any means but they seem to be outlasting all the other options. Mel -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Goss - PA [mailto:Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM] Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 10:44 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Good Recommendation on 225/45/17 All-Season Needed Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 11:36:24 -0500 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: Good Recommendation on 225/45/17 All-Season Needed Sorta M3 related, my boss has a Saab 95 Aero which is in need of a set of the same size as the front oem size of the e36 M3. That in mind can anyone recommend a good ultra high perf all season. The Michelins are $175 at tire rack and we're looking at other options of similar perf levels. Thanks in advance, Patrick Goss 97 M3/4 ************************************************* 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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#9. Re: [E36M3] Good Recommendation on 225/45/17 All-Season Needed - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2005 08:50:35 -0800 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Good Recommendation on 225/45/17 All-Season Needed Falken Ziex ZE-512 ($91.00) http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?sw=false&cs=225&pc=28751&rd=17&ar=45 Falken Azenis ST115 ($93.00) http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?sw=false&cs=225&pc=28714&rd=17&ar=45 I have the ST115 in a 225/40-18 on my car. Fairly quiet, more so than the Pilot Sports that came off the car. Kent Patrick Goss - PA wrote: >Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 11:36:24 -0500 >From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> >Subject: Good Recommendation on 225/45/17 All-Season Needed > >Sorta M3 related, my boss has a Saab 95 Aero which is in need of a set of >the same size as the front oem size of the e36 M3. That in mind can anyone >recommend a good ultra high perf all season. The Michelins are $175 at tire >rack and we're looking at other options of similar perf levels. > >Thanks in advance, >Patrick Goss >97 M3/4 > > > >************************************************* >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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#10. Can't find Mobil One 0W-40 anywhere - from Patrick Goss - PA
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Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 12:04:13 -0500 From: Patrick Goss - PA <Patrick_Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: Can't find Mobil One 0W-40 anywhere Hello everyone, I'm due for an oil change and can't find my desired flavor anywhere. I usually happened upon it a Walmart in the past, but not always available being stocked out at times. I've been checking now for month or so still to know avail. I'm in the philly area. Anyone have any other sources readily easy to get to? Not that I wish to get into an oil debate, but 0W-40 'does' seem to be the flavor of choice for year round usage, thus I would like to keep using this weight. I found this post of some help on bimmerforums. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=265292 <http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=265292> Thanks all, Patrick Goss 97 M3/4
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#11. Re: [E36M3] Good Recommendation on 225/45/17 All-Season Needed - from Theodore Serbinski
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Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 12:13:12 -0500 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Good Recommendation on 225/45/17 All-Season Needed I have heard very good things about the Kumhos ASXs: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=ECSTA+ASX Once I get my car back and finish up those M contours I was restoring, I have a set of these I'm putting on. Pretty much nails the price/performance mark, and the tread looks amazing, for winter situations, that is. ted