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#1. Re: [E36M3] E90 M3 "concept" - from Gus Iverson
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Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 13:34:32 -0800 From: "Gus Iverson" <gus.iverson@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] E90 M3 "concept" I like this photo series better than others I've seen, but I just realized that the car shares a lot of design elements with the new Mustang body. I'm not saying they are the same, but there are several distinct similarities. Gus On 3/7/07, L R <lhrc51@yahoo.com> wrote: > Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 13:26:40 -0800 (PST) > From: L R <lhrc51@yahoo.com> > Subject: E90 M3 "concept" > > > BMW M3 'Concept' > > 420PS (414hp - probably a little less with new SAE standards) > capable of over 300kph (186mph) > > <http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/medien/foto-shows/news/mpsfshw_show_500925_14093.hbs?ext_index=0&ext_show_id=MPSFSHW::SHOW::500925&backtrack=%2Fnews%2Fauto_-_produkte%2Fhxcms_article_502418_14194.hbs&> > > --------------------------------- > We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love > (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. > > ************************************************* > 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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#2. RE: E90 M3 "concept" - from Ahmad Lutfeali
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Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 16:56:16 -0500 From: "Ahmad Lutfeali" <m3_racer99@hotmail.com> Subject: RE: E90 M3 "concept" Beautiful looking car. The side view mirrors are to die for. Now I hope they do not crank up the weight to some 3600+ lbs. Well, they will... But I hope there is some CSL version in the works too (wishful thinking). I am already excited :) Ahmad -------------------- 10 -------------------- Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 13:26:40 -0800 (PST) From: L R <lhrc51@yahoo.com> Subject: E90 M3 "concept" BMW M3 'Concept' 420PS (414hp - probably a little less with new SAE standards) capable of over 300kph (186mph) <http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/medien/foto-shows/news/mpsfshw_show_5009 25_14093.hbs?ext_index=0&ext_show_id=MPSFSHW::SHOW::500925&backtrack=%2Fnews %2Fauto_-_produkte%2Fhxcms_article_502418_14194.hbs&>
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#3. Brake Lines - from Mdgreer
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Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 18:12:06 -0500 (EST) From: "Mdgreer" <mark.greer@excite.com> Subject: Brake Lines It appears that UltimateGarage is discontinuing the Fischer lines.Any recommendations on another source. 1997m3sedan-------------------- 8 -------------------- Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:25:50 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brake LinesOn Tue, March 6, 2007 6:40 pm, Mdgreer said: > I'm preparing to replace brake lines, probably with stainless braid. > Anyone care to relate your experience or recommendation? Kits are offered > with teflon inside the braid and others with teflon overcoat. I only do > this once every couple-hundred-thousand miles so I don't want to make the > wrong choice...97 M3 SedanIf you can find them, get the Fischer lines. They fit perfectly. I've had the set on the M3 for 7-8 years now (originally purchased from Steve D'G at The Ultimate Garage). No problems.Also, +1 on a GOOD flare nut wrench. I believe mine are Snap-On as well.My 2 cents, Jim Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!
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#4. Re: Brake Lines - from Steve Klein
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Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 17:27:35 -0600 From: Steve Klein <s.klein@steveklein.cc> Subject: Re: Brake Lines I've had StopTech's braided lines for a few years with no complaints. Installation was quite direct and the outer shroud keeps them qutie clean, minimizing the fears of dirt working into the braids and destroying the lines from within. My $.02, no charge, Steve On Mar 7, 2007, at 5:20 PM, Mdgreer wrote: > Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2007 18:12:06 -0500 (EST) > From: "Mdgreer" <mark.greer@excite.com> > Subject: Brake Lines > > > It appears that UltimateGarage is discontinuing the Fischer > lines.Any recommendations on another source. > 1997m3sedan-------------------- 8 -------------------- Date: Wed, > 7 Mar 2007 10:25:50 -0800 (PST) From: "Jim Bassett" > <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Brake LinesOn Tue, > March 6, 2007 6:40 pm, Mdgreer said: > I'm preparing to replace > brake lines, probably with stainless braid. > Anyone care to > relate your experience or recommendation? Kits are offered > > with teflon inside the braid and others with teflon overcoat. I > only do > this once every couple-hundred-thousand miles so I > don't want to make the > wrong choice...97 M3 SedanIf you can > find them, get the Fischer lines. They fit perfectly. I've had the > set on the M3 for 7-8 years now (originally purchased from Steve > D'G at The Ultimate Garage). No problems.Also, +1 on a GOOD flare > nut wrench. I believe mine are Snap-On as well.My 2 cents, Jim > Bassett 1998 M3/4 1993 325is #44 JP > > __
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#5. Where to obtain drivers side mirror motor and some other questions. - from Michael Michalski
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Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 01:11:20 -0600 From: "Michael Michalski" <m.michalski@comcast.net> Subject: Where to obtain drivers side mirror motor and some other questions. Hey Guys, Have a few quick questions. It appears that my driver's side mirror has quit functioning. I am assuming that it is the motor. Here are my questions: Does this sound about right? If so, where could I obtain a replacement motor (and mirror for that matter)? And finally, is it easy to replace? Thank you in advance. Michael Michalski BMW CCA Windy City Chapter 97 ///M3 Lux Edition
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#6. Re: TSX - from jbjerke@charter.net
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Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 8:04:36 -0800 From: <jbjerke@charter.net> Subject: Re: TSX I just switched my Wife's car from an E46 to a TL and very happy with the car. Torque steer is the ONLY isssue I have with this car. It's a 6-speed and comes with 4 piston Brembo brakes, great seats, nice sound/navigation system etc. Her last several cars were E36 & E46 cars and I no longer have to change cooling system components, cam position sensors, idle control valves, control arms etc. Down to one set of all season tires that work just fine the few times a year we get snow and she doesn't even recognize the torque steer. Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 16:59:03 -0800 From: Mpower <mpower@obikwan.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] TSX? Without causing a crap storm (which I probably will with this statement), but I would have chosen the TSX over the other choices if it was to be my 'everyday driver.' With that said, the reasons are simple. It's a acura/honda! It will run forever if you maintain it. (Well it should at least.) If there was a Toyota on that list I would consider that before the Acura. =P Now if your friend is a carnut, and doesn't care, then that changes everything. But any mechanic that specializes in japanese cars will rank it as: Toyota, honda and the rest of them. This is in terms of reliability, not "other" factors. I'm sure the WRX ranks way up more in the fun department. Hence, my wife drives an Acura. It's reliable, safe, and pretty darn fast for a big'o sedan. The build quality I'm not to thrilled about to be honest with you. I'd love to put her in a 5er, but I'm not confident enough in the reliability of it. Enough said..for now. Hope I didn't open a can of worms! =P -kelvin
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#7. Re: OBC Wanted - 18 Button - from Kent Shephard
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Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 14:37:38 -0800 From: Kent Shephard <Kents@kls-consulting.com> Subject: Re: OBC Wanted - 18 Button Hi, I find myself in need of a replacement OBC due to display failure. Anybody got one??? Kent Shephard kents@kshephard.com
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#8. 95 M3 Brake Pad Suggestions? - from W. Wallace
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Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 21:40:14 -0500 From: "W. Wallace" <emailmeman@earthlink.net> Subject: 95 M3 Brake Pad Suggestions? Looking for some help. I’m looking for a set of pads that will perform well on the street (not a daily driver) and at an upcoming HPDE. I have Axxis Ultimate’s but they are over ¾ worn, so it’s time to replace, and I want to try something new. Noise is not a factor. Thanks in advance. William T. Wallace 95 M3
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#9. Re: [E36M3] 95 M3 Brake Pad Suggestions? - from Jason Knight
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Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 19:46:32 -0800 (PST) From: Jason Knight <knight2244@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 M3 Brake Pad Suggestions? I like Hawk HP Plus pads for track and street duty. Although they are squeeky squeeky on the street. I've got a set of barely used Axxis Ultimates and a set of 1/4 used HP Pluses that I'd be willing to sell. Of course it depends upon where you are and when the event is. The HP+ pads are currently on the car, so I'd have to switch them out with the Axxis Ultimates. Jason ----- Original Message ---- From: W. Wallace <emailmeman@earthlink.net> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Thursday, March 8, 2007 6:40:28 PM Subject: [E36M3] 95 M3 Brake Pad Suggestions? Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 21:40:14 -0500 From: "W. Wallace" <emailmeman@earthlink.net> Subject: 95 M3 Brake Pad Suggestions? Looking for some help. I’m looking for a set of pads that will perform well on the street (not a daily driver) and at an upcoming HPDE. I have Axxis Ultimate’s but they are over ¾ worn, so it’s time to replace, and I want to try something new. Noise is not a factor. Thanks in advance. William T. Wallace 95 M3 ************************************************* 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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#10. Re: [E36M3] 95 M3 Brake Pad Suggestions? - from Carey Probst
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Date: Thu, 08 Mar 2007 23:25:00 -0500 From: Carey Probst <hcprobst@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [E36M3] 95 M3 Brake Pad Suggestions? I've been very happy with the Carbotechs on both my cars. I've been running their XP-8 in both my M3 and 325 for both street and track. I've found them to be good street pads even though not recommended for street use since they are an entry level track pad. Wear has been excellent at the track and they perform very well on the street, even in Winter in northern NY For mostly track either the XP-10 or XP-12 would be better as they offer a higher temperature range but for me, the XP-8 works well. You also have to swap rotors if you change pads at the track since the ceramic Carbotech pads do not work well with semi-metallic pads on other pads. After about 2 stops it feels like a very bad set of warped rotors on on wheels. That is one of the reasons I run them all year long but also because they work better in the cold than the OEM Pagids. Carey W. Wallace wrote: > Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 21:40:14 -0500 > From: "W. Wallace" <emailmeman@earthlink.net> > Subject: 95 M3 Brake Pad Suggestions? > > Looking for some help. I’m looking for a set of pads that will perform well > on the street (not a daily driver) and at an upcoming HPDE. I have Axxis > Ultimate’s but they are over ¾ worn, so it’s time to replace, and I want to > try something new. Noise is not a factor. > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > William T. Wallace > > 95 M3 > > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > -- Carey Probst '99M3 daily driver '86 325 track toy, cammed, chipped, swayed A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.