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#1. RE: [E36M3] RE: HIR headlight bulbs - from Don Eilenberger
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Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 21:54:38 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <deilenberger@yahoo.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] RE: HIR headlight bulbs At 09:05 PM 3/7/05, Mel Silva wrote: >Okay Don, > I'm sold. Now where in the world can I buy these things? I've > searched all over and only found some 'fly-by-night' operators selling > these out of their garage. Too risky for my taste. What's the real story? > >Mel >www.melsilva.net The real story is: http://www.finemotoring.com/ Toshiba apparently doesn't directly sell the bulbs in the US. I have read you can get them from Dodge for the Viper at something like $120/each. That's not a bargain. Dunno what BMW gets for them for the Z8.. haven't priced them but willing to bet they are not a bargain there either. John Deere supposedly carries them for some model tractor, but dunno which one so I haven't been able to track down a price from them. Based on some other parts Deere has in common with 2-wheeled BMWs (electrical parts) - they aren't the low price source. The chap running the site above imports them himself and does the small modification to the tab on them so they fit into the standard 900# socket. He is a BMW enthusiast - which might make him fly by night, but he's been very responsive to me. I usually prefer to deal with an enthusiast if I can, and I don't expect he's getting rich fast with the price he's charging for them. His name is Bill Fox - seems a nice enough fellow. Say HI for me if you order anything.. And I'd be very interested in your feedback on them. I would like to add some to the article.. Best and HTH, _______D_o_n__________S_p_r_i_n_g__L_a_k_e__H_t_s____________ Don Eilenberger, Spring Lk Hts, NJ NJ SHore BMW Riders - http://www.njsbmwr.org/ E39 Enthusiasts Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe39/ '03 525iT, '98 M3C/5, '87 K75S
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#2. Bosch + DDE Plus pictures - from Theodore Serbinski
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Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 22:23:32 -0500 From: Theodore Serbinski <stanson@gmail.com> Subject: Bosch + DDE Plus pictures Hey guys, the weather was incredible tonight, 60+ in DC, so I decided to finally take some pictures of my angel eyes. These are the Bosch ellipsoids + DDE Plus package from Umnitza. http://www.cilon.com/pictures/folder/m3/ddes Cheers! ted
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#3. WTB: koni SA shocks for E36 M3 - from Jay G
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Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 17:51:09 -1000 From: Jay G <jguzman@hawaii.edu> Subject: WTB: koni SA shocks for E36 M3 sorry for the cross post... anyone selling a set of koni single adjustable shocks for a 97 M3??? looking if anyone has a set lying around before i look into online vendors??? and i know i asked this a long time ago, but i lost my saved mail- any vendors you guys recommend??? thanx in advance!
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#4. Car cover - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 23:35:49 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Car cover Anyone have recommendations for a car cover? I need something for indoor storage only. The M3 will be in an industrial space and requires protection from dust, but not weather. I've seen "BMW Noah" covers advertised for around $130, but know nothing about them. The car isn't going into the Ark. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD!
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#5. Re: [E36M3] euro 3.5" HFM worth it? - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 09:31:03 EST From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] euro 3.5" HFM worth it? Sounds like the mod monster has bitten..pretty much your'e SOL now...just buy and stash it gets to a poit where you start getting proud of your LARGE collection of parts even your buddies will be impressed at how much crap you have siting on the floor for the car! Gary Gray Pro Bike/Pro Bike Cycling Team
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#6. Re: [E36M3] Rear Seat Reconfig - from GGray657@aol.com
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Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 09:33:25 EST From: GGray657@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear Seat Reconfig Buy a trailer hitch and pull a small trailer with some 12 inch tires you can get a trailer from Harbor frieght for under 300 dollars. And it allows you to carry all kind of neat stuff you can't get in your car...like a nice pop up tent...And the best thing when you get home all you have to do is unhook it instead of unloading a packed car.... Gary Gray Pro Bike/Pro Bike Cycling Team
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#7. Re: Rear Seat Reconfig - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2005 10:20:35 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: Rear Seat Reconfig on 3/8/05 9:33 AM, GGray657@aol.com at GGray657@aol.com wrote: > Buy a trailer hitch and pull a small trailer with some 12 inch tires you can > get a trailer from Harbor Freight for under 300 dollars. And it allows you to > carry all kind of neat stuff you can't get in your car...like a nice pop up > tent...And the best thing when you get home all you have to do is unhook it > instead of unloading a packed car.... Yeah I know, I have friends who use these. However I'm short on storage space for a trailer, although I may be able to work around that. So maybe I should step back and revisit that whole subject. Something like this: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90153 plus a welded-on tire rack and a weatherproof box might do the job nicely enough. With 4 track wheels/tires, a spare trailer tire, tools, etc. I'd think the all up weight would be into the 500-600 lb area, which doesn't seem unreasonable for an M3 to tow. Is Da-Lan still the hitch to have? Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD!
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#8. Re: [E36M3] Rear Seat Reconfig - from Neil Maller
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Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2005 10:22:56 -0500 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Rear Seat Reconfig on 3/7/05 6:49 PM, Mel Silva at melsilva@mindspring.com wrote: > Neil, > BTDT, but not on the Bimmer (remember that Datsun 510 I mentioned before?). <snip> Thanks Mel, that's just the sort of info and technique tips I was looking for. I've been considering two basic options: 1) Hardboard/padding/carpet as you described. 2) Reusing the stock seat pan by removing its vinyl skin, cutting down the moulded foam's thickness until the top is flat, then carpeting. (Might also require a thin hardboard under the carpet for strength.) This would have the advantage of keeping the clip mounting method, and not require me to develop any expertise in moulding by own foam. I'd have to score a racer's discarded rear seat, since I'm for damn sure not going to carve up my own, which is pristine. For the folding seat backs I'd remove the cushions entirely and keep just the structure, then pad thinly and carpet. Or maybe I'll get a tire trailer... Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD!
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#9. [E36M3] Car cover - outdoor recommendation - from Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com
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Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 10:23:16 -0500 From: Carlos.F.Lopez@jci.com Subject: [E36M3] Car cover - outdoor recommendation >Anyone have recommendations for a car cover? I need something for indoor >storage only. The M3 will be in an industrial space and requires protection >from dust, but not weather. I have the same request as Neil but I need one that protects a car outdoors. My E36 does not have any windows so I'd like to keep the interior dry when leaving the car overnight at a race track and there's rain involved. Thanks, Carlos.
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#10. RE: [E36M3] Car cover - from Robert Chay
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Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 10:27:38 -0500 From: "Robert Chay" <lists@rchay.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Car cover For indoor storage, get a light plastic tarp type cover. If price isn't an issue, go with an all weather cover like the Noah. It costs more but you'd probably use it elsewhere. I have a Noah cover and it fits pretty good. I think it'd fit better without a rear wing though. -Bobby > -----Original Message----- > From: Neil Maller > > > Anyone have recommendations for a car cover? I need something > for indoor > storage only. The M3 will be in an industrial space and > requires protection > from dust, but not weather. > > I've seen "BMW Noah" covers advertised for around $130, but > know nothing > about them. The car isn't going into the Ark. > > Neil > Fort Wayne, IN > 96 M3 - Bastard child > 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic > 77 MGB - Original owner, need to sell > 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD! >