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#1. Re: [E36M3] Re: Garage floor finish...polished concrete?> - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 14:33:55 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Garage floor finish...polished concrete?> On Mon, April 2, 2007 2:30 pm, Chester Wong said: > Haha...so you're saying I should use enough sand to replenish some beach > erosion??? :o) That's the general idea :-) Jim Bassett
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#2. Garage Lighting and Floors - from Rich Dorffer
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 17:57:21 -0400 From: "Rich Dorffer" <E36M3Digest@gmail.com> Subject: Garage Lighting and Floors A couple of additional comments on garages/shops. I got my T8 HO fluorescents from Graybar Electric (http://www.graybar.com/). Don't waste your time with the big box stores, you have a much wider selection from an electrical supply place. I was able to buy the fixtures and tubes from them directly and the local store had them in stock. My shop floor is epoxy, I used Sherwin Williams ArmorSeal 1000 HS products as I believe it is more durable than many epoxies (I have had no chipping, peeling, etc.) and it is a two-part epoxy. Also, it was 1/2 the cost of all the highly marketed epoxies. I went with the haze grey (no chips or decorative nonsense). I added Shark Grip at 1/2 the suggested rate and I have no slip issues (and the grip doesn't feel like sand paper, it isn't that abrasive and works really well). If I was to do it again, I might use 1/4 the suggested amount of Shark Grip but that might be on the minimum side. As they say, prep is the key, I did all my own prep work. I plan to do my house garage this year after seeing my results in my shop and living with it for over one year. Polished concrete floors are slippery when wet. They are great for warehouse floors that get driven over by fork lifts (heavy loads on a small hard rubber tire) and are always dry. Regards, Rich
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#3. That Annoying Brake Light Switch - from Neil Maller
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Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2007 18:28:08 -0400 From: Neil Maller <neil.maller@gte.net> Subject: That Annoying Brake Light Switch Anyone have the P/N handy? I replaced it several years ago, but now it appears I need to do that again. Neil Fort Wayne, IN 96 M3 - Bastard child 03 525iT - Sterling Grey Metallic 05 Mini - Cooper S with LSD
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Garage floor finish...polished concrete? - from Chester Wong
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 15:42:22 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Garage floor finish...polished concrete? The guy says that the polishing process (down to 3000 grit) seals the pores and that oil cleanup is easy. He said so long as you don't let it sit for an extended (think days) period of time. He also said that a citrus degreaser will take away from the shine (the acid in the citrus) so you can't use it to say slosh around and leave it. Chester --- Mark Duckworth <mdlkml@atari-source.com> wrote: > It doesn't say anything about resisting oil, which I think an epoxy > floor covering would do a good job of. > > Mark
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#5. Re: [E36M3] Re: Garage floor finish...polished concrete?> - from Brian Ruiz
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 15:50:41 -0700 From: "Brian Ruiz" <eurowerke@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Garage floor finish...polished concrete?> Solution: go to Costco, drop a cup of water on the floor and see how slippery it is. :-P Brian build 8/95 On 4/2/07, Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> wrote: > > > Slippery.
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#6. Re: [E36M3] PF90 and PF93 Compounds - from Raza Uddin
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 15:56:05 -0700 From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] PF90 and PF93 Compounds Anyone with any experience of these pads? On 3/30/07, Raza Uddin <raza.uddin@gmail.com> wrote: > > Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:21:05 -0700 > From: "Raza Uddin" <raza.uddin@gmail.com> > Subject: PF90 and PF93 Compounds > > I have a line to get some PF90s or PF93s for a very good price. I > searched the archives and saw people had some good experiences with the > PF90s (but I think that they are discontinued since they are not on PF's > website) and the > PF93s look to be another good option. > > These are going to be rear pads as I am already using a set of PF01s for > the front. I've been using Axxis Ultimates in the rear previously and I > definitely need a more aggressive compound to shift the brake bias a bit > more to the rear. > > Anyone have any experience with the PF93s? Is the dust from either > compoundcorrosive? > > Thanks in advance! > > Drive Safely, > Raza > > > ************************************************* > 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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#7. Re: [E36M3] That Annoying Brake Light Switch - from Jim Bassett
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 15:57:35 -0700 (PDT) From: "Jim Bassett" <jim@jimbassett.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] That Annoying Brake Light Switch On Mon, April 2, 2007 3:30 pm, Neil Maller said: > Anyone have the P/N handy? I replaced it several years ago, but now it > appears I need to do that again. I can get you as close as "2-plug" or 4-plug": <http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BG93&mospid=47488&btnr=35_0252&hg=35&fg=05> Either #7 or #8. That help at all? Jim Bassett
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#8. OT: Garage Improvements - from Kirk
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:07:07 -0700 From: "Kirk" <admranger@earthlink.net> Subject: OT: Garage Improvements I'd consider wiring in some low profile ceiling fans if you live where it gets 'warm'. You'll want a stout mounting point for them. Cheers, Kirk Lachman Sin City Chapter '95 M3 #21 I-stock (sitting on lift waiting for me to get off my @ss and install the kewl stuff I have for it...)
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#9. Re: Garage floor finish...polished concrete? - from Matt Weimer
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Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 16:28:43 -0700 (PDT) From: Matt Weimer <mjweimer@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Garage floor finish...polished concrete? Chester, The polished concrete floors are not as slippery as straight epoxy coatings (without the silicate traction additives) and only slightly more so than those with the additives. I have installed several thousand square feet of both types of floors in our plant (injection molding + assembly = high traffic) and prefer the polished concrete in terms of longevity and ease of maintenance. I know our floor folks prefer we use a special cleaning solution to help lessen staining but I doubt this would be an issue in a residential application. Good luck. Matt Weimer Hoosier Chapter '95 M3 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2007 13:53:55 -0700 (PDT) From: Chester Wong <chester_p_wong@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: Garage floor finish...polished concrete?> --- Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> wrote: > Looks awesome but SLIPPERY when wet. Has anyone had direct experience with this? A lot of people claim slippery, but I don't think any of them actually tried it. I was told that it's not too bad....and certainly less slippery than two part epoxy by itself. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Yahoo! Autos' Green Center. http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/
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#10. Re: [E36M3] That Annoying Brake Light Switch - from Ed MacVaugh
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Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2007 19:46:09 -0400 From: Ed MacVaugh <macvaugh@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] That Annoying Brake Light Switch By definition, it is always a four pole if the panel is illuminated, since without the second two poles, there is no circuit for the panel. Thus, with indicator, 4, without indicator (low end Euro cars) 2. Ed Jim Bassett wrote: > > I can get you as close as "2-plug" or 4-plug": > <http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BG93&mospid=47488&btnr=35_0252&hg=35&fg=05> > Either #7 or #8.