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#1. RE: [E36M3] Introduction - from Rick
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Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:38:23 -0500 From: "Rick" <rickcooke@rcn.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Introduction Thanks all for the suggestions. I'll be spending a few weeks getting the car up to standards and then I plan to DRIVE it. While it could be a candidate for a museum (still has the break-in stickers on the corner of the windshield), I believe, as all of you listers do, that these cars are for driving. As to the comments on replacing the tires, I found this on tire age: ">>>How long do tires last? If their wear does not require them to be changed before this, tires are designed to last about six years. Beyond that, the rubber compound offers diminished adhesion and it may start to crack; the casing may also weaken. To know the age of your tires, you can look at the date code on their sidewall. The date code is found in a marking that follows one of the following formats: DOT XXXX XXX XXXX first two characters: manufacturing plant identification mark last four digits: date code (week / year) The other characters are left at the manufacturer's discretion. Example: DOT U2VK 3ML 2602: In this case, the tire has been manufactured on the 26th week of 2002 -- in other words, in June 2002. Or for older tires: DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (older three-digit date code format) first two characters: manufacturing plant identification mark last three digits: date code (two for the week / one for the year)" I'll check the tires out tonight. Rick Cooke -----Original Message----- From: kwill69058@comcast.net [mailto:kwill69058@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 8:15 AM To: Rick Subject: Re: [E36M3] Introduction Hi, In my opinion I would change all the fluids at once then keep a log on them. That way you will know when it was done and have a piece of mind to go along with it. :) Welcome back and btw I hate U ! 20K miles, Show room? Damn. Just kidding ! -Keith S. Williams -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- ( If you can read this, thank a teacher, If you can read this in English, thank our Soldiers ! ) -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Rick" <rickcooke@rcn.com> > Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:54:34 -0500 > From: "Rick" <rickcooke@rcn.com> > Subject: Introduction > > I am excited to be back to the list. I sold my 95 M3 with 160K miles > last year and bought a E46 325Ci with sport package. Ho hum. Heavy and > dull. Last week I found a '96 M3 with 20K miles. Nearly a 'bubble car' > as it is completely original and in show condition. It has only been > driven 2500 miles in the last 3 years. So the question is what > maintenance should I do on the car? Fluids are obvious - oil, anti > freeze and brake fluid. How about the transmission or rear end? Tires > look original -Michelin MXXX - one has some checking in between treads > but all have plenty of tread left. Still safe? > Are the radiators considered a time bomb with age or with mileage? Any > advise would be appreciated. > > Rick > > 96 M3 - the new daily driver > 88 M3 - GQ > 01 325 - for sale
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#2. RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] Introduction - from Marco
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Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:00:12 -0800 From: "Marco" <m3driver@iname.com> Subject: RE: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] Introduction Just some anecdotal back up - a few years ago I had the chance to run 2 year old (but never on the track) MPSC back to back with 3 week old MPSC. Laptimes were 6 seconds faster. Marco -----Original Message----- From: Rick [mailto:rickcooke@rcn.com] Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 10:44 AM To: E36M3 Subject: [e36m3] RE: [E36M3] Introduction Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:38:23 -0500 From: "Rick" <rickcooke@rcn.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Introduction Thanks all for the suggestions. I'll be spending a few weeks getting the car up to standards and then I plan to DRIVE it. While it could be a candidate for a museum (still has the break-in stickers on the corner of the windshield), I believe, as all of you listers do, that these cars are for driving. As to the comments on replacing the tires, I found this on tire age: ">>>How long do tires last? If their wear does not require them to be changed before this, tires are designed to last about six years. Beyond that, the rubber compound offers diminished adhesion and it may start to crack; the casing may also weaken. To know the age of your tires, you can look at the date code on their sidewall. The date code is found in a marking that follows one of the following formats: DOT XXXX XXX XXXX first two characters: manufacturing plant identification mark last four digits: date code (week / year) The other characters are left at the manufacturer's discretion. Example: DOT U2VK 3ML 2602: In this case, the tire has been manufactured on the 26th week of 2002 -- in other words, in June 2002. Or for older tires: DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (older three-digit date code format) first two characters: manufacturing plant identification mark last three digits: date code (two for the week / one for the year)" I'll check the tires out tonight. Rick Cooke -----Original Message----- From: kwill69058@comcast.net [mailto:kwill69058@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 8:15 AM To: Rick Subject: Re: [E36M3] Introduction Hi, In my opinion I would change all the fluids at once then keep a log on them. That way you will know when it was done and have a piece of mind to go along with it. :) Welcome back and btw I hate U ! 20K miles, Show room? Damn. Just kidding ! -Keith S. Williams -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------- ( If you can read this, thank a teacher, If you can read this in English, thank our Soldiers ! ) -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Rick" <rickcooke@rcn.com> > Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:54:34 -0500 > From: "Rick" <rickcooke@rcn.com> > Subject: Introduction > > I am excited to be back to the list. I sold my 95 M3 with 160K miles > last year and bought a E46 325Ci with sport package. Ho hum. Heavy and > dull. Last week I found a '96 M3 with 20K miles. Nearly a 'bubble car' > as it is completely original and in show condition. It has only been > driven 2500 miles in the last 3 years. So the question is what > maintenance should I do on the car? Fluids are obvious - oil, anti > freeze and brake fluid. How about the transmission or rear end? Tires > look original -Michelin MXXX - one has some checking in between treads > but all have plenty of tread left. Still safe? > Are the radiators considered a time bomb with age or with mileage? Any > advise would be appreciated. > > Rick > > 96 M3 - the new daily driver > 88 M3 - GQ > 01 325 - for sale ************************************************* 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 Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com DIGEST INFORMATION: http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm ************************************************* -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/581 - Release Date: 12/9/2006 3:41 PM
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Introduction - from Gary
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Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:02:01 -0600 From: "Gary" <probikeguy@probikeusa.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Introduction So does the break in sticker have a Part number ;-) I use to always buy a new one and stick on my old 87 535is when I put a new window in..People always commented on it when they noticed the sticker in the window ;-) Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick" <rickcooke@rcn.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 12:44 PM Subject: RE: [E36M3] Introduction > Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:38:23 -0500 > From: "Rick" <rickcooke@rcn.com> > Subject: RE: [E36M3] Introduction > > Thanks all for the suggestions. I'll be spending a few weeks getting the > car up to standards and then I plan to DRIVE it. While it could be a > candidate for a museum (still has the break-in stickers on the corner of > the > windshield), I believe, as all of you listers do, that these cars are for > driving. As to the comments on replacing the tires, I found this on tire > age: > > ">>>How long do tires last? > If their wear does not require them to be changed before this, tires are > designed to last about six years. Beyond that, the rubber compound offers > diminished adhesion and it may start to crack; the casing may also weaken. > To know the age of your tires, you can look at the date code on their > sidewall. The date code is found in a marking that follows one of the > following formats: > DOT XXXX XXX XXXX > first two characters: manufacturing plant identification mark > last four digits: date code (week / year) > The other characters are left at the manufacturer's discretion. > Example: DOT U2VK 3ML 2602: In this case, the tire has been > manufactured on the 26th week of 2002 -- in other words, in June 2002. > Or for older tires: DOT XXXX XXXX XXX (older three-digit date code format) > first two characters: manufacturing plant identification mark > last three digits: date code (two for the week / one for the year)" > > I'll check the tires out tonight. > > Rick Cooke > > -----Original Message----- > From: kwill69058@comcast.net [mailto:kwill69058@comcast.net] > Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 8:15 AM > To: Rick > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Introduction > > Hi, > > In my opinion I would change all the fluids at once then keep a log on > them. > That way you will know when it was done and have a piece of mind to go > along > with it. > > :) > > Welcome back and btw I hate U ! > > 20K miles, Show room? > > Damn. > > Just kidding ! > > -Keith S. Williams > > -- > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > ------------------------------------------- > ( If you can read this, thank a teacher, If you can read this in English, > thank our Soldiers ! ) > > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: "Rick" <rickcooke@rcn.com> >> Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:54:34 -0500 >> From: "Rick" <rickcooke@rcn.com> >> Subject: Introduction >> >> I am excited to be back to the list. I sold my 95 M3 with 160K miles >> last year and bought a E46 325Ci with sport package. Ho hum. Heavy and >> dull. Last week I found a '96 M3 with 20K miles. Nearly a 'bubble car' >> as it is completely original and in show condition. It has only been >> driven 2500 miles in the last 3 years. So the question is what >> maintenance should I do on the car? Fluids are obvious - oil, anti >> freeze and brake fluid. How about the transmission or rear end? Tires >> look original -Michelin MXXX - one has some checking in between treads >> but all have plenty of tread left. Still safe? >> Are the radiators considered a time bomb with age or with mileage? Any >> advise would be appreciated. >> >> Rick >> >> 96 M3 - the new daily driver >> 88 M3 - GQ >> 01 325 - for sale > > > ************************************************* > 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 > Treehouse Racing http://www.treehouseracing.com > Elephant Motorsports Inc. http://www.elephantmotorsports.com > > DIGEST INFORMATION: > http://www.bmw-m.net/resources/digest_info.htm > ************************************************* > >
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#4. Re: [E36M3] to 335i? Slighty OT - from Scott McClung
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Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 11:10:24 -0800 (PST) From: Scott McClung <smlists@pacbell.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] to 335i? Slighty OT I totally agree. I was shocked when I first looked at the lease residuals on the Cayman - something below 55% for 3 years, 36K miles. That is pretty aweful. So even the bank arm of Porsche recognizes they will be sucking wind on resale value. But, on the other hand - buy one 2-3 years old at 60% of MSRP and you could even buy a spare C5 Z06 to go with it and still not spend that $70K..... Scott Rex Tener <rex_tener@yahoo.com> wrote: At 11:54 PM 12/9/2006, Scott M wrote: >If I were to spend $70K+ on a car I think 911 or Cayman S would be a >better call. I would be all over the Cayman except for the resale value. I don't want eat $30K to $40K in depreciation over the first three to four years, which is where the Boxster S is at right now. I am not sure the Cayman will be any better in that area. Rex
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#5.Special on ignition coils - from Jack - Elephant Motorsports
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Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:15:00 -0500 From: "Jack - Elephant Motorsports" <jack@elephantmotorsports.com> Subject: <Elephant Motorsports> Special on ignition coils If anyone is interested, I am running a special on ignition coils until stock runs out. Brand is OEM Bremi, pricing as follows: OBDI applications: $209 w/out connectors, $245 w/connectors OBDII applications: $239 w/out connectors, $275 w/connectors Free shipping is included for the continental US. Please email or call. Thanks! Jack Money Elephant Motorsports http://www.elephantmotorsports.com P: 810.231.3405
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#6. SSRs in Puget Sound area - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:26:49 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: SSRs in Puget Sound area http://www.bmwpugetsound.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=33054 SSRs in Puget Sound area No affiliation with seller KLBurgess
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#7. Struts part 2 - anyone selling slighlty used Konis - from Shelhart2@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 20:48:56 EST From: Shelhart2@aol.com Subject: Struts part 2 - anyone selling slighlty used Konis I dug through the records and come to find out the Bilsteins have 60k miles on them and the Springs are H&R. I'm running 225 45 17's on front and 245 40 17"s on the rear with 5 spoke Motorsport rims. The drop from the ground to outside bottom edge of the front fender is 25" and the rear is 23 3/4". I guess these aren't as "new" as i thought. The great thing about florida cars is the undercarriage stays clean and rust free :) Question: Anyone with a mildly used set of Koni SA's and HR sport springs combo they'd like to sell? Please send me a private email. Thanks. Shel
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#8. New -old M3 - from Richard Sperry
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Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:00:47 -0500 From: "Richard Sperry" <richardsperry@comcast.net> Subject: New -old M3 It depends on what you want, and what you had in the past. I've been really happy with the H&R OE Sport springs ($240 or so) and Koni SA's. The are firmer than stock, and lowered the car only a bit. Measure the ride height of your car, from the centercap of the wheel to the outer lip of the fender. (eliminates wheel and tire variances.) Other rubber parts that no one has mentioned are the hoses and belts. I would think a fuel filter would be good too.
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#9. GET - from Garrett Lord
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Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:36:00 -0500 From: "Garrett Lord" <garrettlord@gmail.com> Subject: GET GET
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#10. GET - from Garrett Lord
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Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 08:37:41 -0500 From: "Garrett Lord" <garrettlord@gmail.com> Subject: GET