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#1. Re: [E36M3] RE: here we go again... - from Mpower
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:25:40 -0700 From: Mpower <mpower@obikwan.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: here we go again... With all this talk about diesel power, one thing to note. Those of us in California, won't be able to buy a new one. As of now, they're banned from being sold as "new" cars. So the great state of california will be left out. =P --------- Original Message -------- From: Steve Walsh <stevewalsh@earthlink.net> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: here we go again... Date: 06/22/07 14:50 > > Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:39:23 -0700 > From: Steve Walsh <stevewalsh@earthlink.net> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: here we go again... > > There are no plans for a 135 X-drive anything. I think there might be a > 335XiT in the works. But in about a year we'll get a 535d wagon. Now that > has 286hp and (gulp) 427lb/ft of torque. It's will actually hold it's own > against the M5 up to about 50, and if you make the M5 driver shift at 6K, > it'll give it a run for it's money for much longer ;) > > >Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:37:37 -0700 > >From: DocWyte <docwyte@comcast.net> > >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... > > > >Wow, that's a ton of cash! Have they made the 335XiT? I'd like to see > >a 135xi... > > > >Mark Dadgar wrote: > > > Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:35:33 -0700 > > > From: Mark Dadgar <mark@pdc-racing.net> > > > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... > > > > > > It's available. One of the GGC instructors just picked up a 535XiT. > > > He loves it. > > > > > > Stickers at $62.5K, though. That's a LOT. > > > > > > - Mark > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > ________________________________________________ Message sent using UebiMiau 2.7.10
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#2. Re: [E36M3] RE: here we go again... - from Peter Loron
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:58:58 -0700 From: "Peter Loron" <peterloron@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: here we go again... Huh? I thought that with the new emissions tech (the blue whetever) and the US moving to lower sulfur diesel that these would be OK for Cali? -Pete On 6/22/07, Mpower <mpower@obikwan.com> wrote: > > Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:25:40 -0700 > From: Mpower <mpower@obikwan.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: here we go again... > > With all this talk about diesel power, one thing to note. Those of us in > California, won't be able to buy a new one. As of now, they're banned > from > being sold as "new" cars. So the great state of california will be left > out. =P >
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#3. Re: [E36M3] Active Stage II Super Charger Kit#2 - from DocWyte
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:08:24 -0700 From: DocWyte <docwyte@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Active Stage II Super Charger Kit#2 It's a CF blower. All the power is up top... Matt Bader wrote: > Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:21:57 -0400 > From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> > Subject: Active Stage II Super Charger Kit#2 > > I just got my car back from the A.A. C38 Rotrex Stage II s/c installation. > All went well except there was one large pipe which goes from the bottom of > the blower to the intercooler that was about three inches short. The shop > was able to modify/extend (need to look under there to see how exactly they > did it) the piping, and everything else seems to have installed without > issues. Active claimed all parts should have fit perfectly, so who knows. > > > > Drove home with a lot of traffic so couldn't really test things out. I > think the increase in power is mainly up higher, but I'll certainly find out > over the next couple of days. Eventually I'll have it dyno'd to get a more > objective measure of the hp change. I also still have the stock exhaust on > the car, and think it would help to open that up a bit. > > > > Matt Bader > > 98 M3/4 >
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#4. Re: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... - from DocWyte
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:10:14 -0700 From: DocWyte <docwyte@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... Because a low mileage M3/4 is still close to 20k, the ES twinscrew is $11,5k, stoptechs $2k, TC Kline suspension $2k, etc, etc. At that point you've got a 10 year old $40k E36 M3... bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com wrote: > Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:03:00 -0700 (PDT) > From: <bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... > > Why not a low milage late model e36/4 and then bolt a TwinScrew supercharger on it? 360 rwhp, 315lbft torque, 4 doors, plus all that you know about the e36 is still relevant. Slap some Stoptechs or the big brakes of your choice on it, tweek the suspension and you've got a top notch car. I've got dibs on the first silver/black with a split folding rear seat! > > Barrett > >
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#5. TIres: KDW2? - from Carl Stern
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:14:53 -0600 From: Carl Stern <carl.stern@xilinx.com> Subject: TIres: KDW2? My Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 tires are shot. I was very happy with these tires and got about 20k miles from them. I'm tempted to just get another set, but the BFG KDW has also caught my eye and it costs less. Any experience comparing the two? The only other tire I considered was the PS2 but they don't seem to rate any higher in grip, ride, longevity or quietness compared to the other two despite them being the highest priced. This will be in the 235/40-17 size on a 95 with stock rims. thanks Carl 95 M3 50k
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#6. Re: [E36M3] RE: here we go again... - from Mpower
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:44:12 -0700 From: Mpower <mpower@obikwan.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: here we go again... This I'm not too sure about. But judging by the speed of the govt it'll still probably take awhile. Anyone know for sure? I'm just talking out of my rear end. =D --------- Original Message -------- From: Peter Loron <peterloron@gmail.com> To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: here we go again... Date: 06/22/07 16:09 > > Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:58:58 -0700 > From: "Peter Loron" <peterloron@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: here we go again... > > Huh? I thought that with the new emissions tech (the blue whetever) and the > US moving to lower sulfur diesel that these would be OK for Cali? > > -Pete > > > On 6/22/07, Mpower <mpower@obikwan.com> wrote: > > > > Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:25:40 -0700 > > From: Mpower <mpower@obikwan.com> > > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: here we go again... > > > > With all this talk about diesel power, one thing to note. Those of us in > > California, won't be able to buy a new one. As of now, they're banned > > from > > being sold as "new" cars. So the great state of california will be left > > out. =P > > > > > ************************************************* > 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 > ************************************************* > > > ________________________________________________ Message sent using UebiMiau 2.7.10
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... - from Matt Bader
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:38:21 -0400 From: "Matt Bader" <mbader@exammaster.com> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... I purchased my 98 M3/4 for $15,000 last year with 76,000 miles on it. Spent a total of $6500 on Stage II s/c kit from Active (C38 Rotrex - CF), added sport springs, bilsteins, upgraded the clutch, short shift kit, and lightweight flywheel. Total cost at least $26,000 (and I hesitate to dig through my records to find the exact cost -- likely higher). So, was it worth the money? In my opinion, yes. As long as I take care of the car, I will have a great ride, one that is difficult to find in today's heavy-car, electronics-laden market, and it has a little panache and exclusivity to go with it. I think you do get to the point where some upgrades, and depending on what you use the car for, are simply not worth the extra cash (same goes for additions to your house). I could easily dump thousands more into the car, but I think I am basically at the point of diminishing returns now. I plan on upgrading the exhaust, possibly replacing the cams and intake, and making the car lighter. By then I will be pushing 30k for a car with a build date of 11/97. I will once again have to ask myself the question was it worth it? Still, when I hop into that baby, and go on the open road, I am real happy :-) Matt Bader 98 M3/4 Delaware -----Original Message----- From: DocWyte [mailto:docwyte@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 6:17 PM To: E36M3 Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:10:14 -0700 From: DocWyte <docwyte@comcast.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... Because a low mileage M3/4 is still close to 20k, the ES twinscrew is $11,5k, stoptechs $2k, TC Kline suspension $2k, etc, etc. At that point you've got a 10 year old $40k E36 M3... bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com wrote: > Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:03:00 -0700 (PDT) > From: <bnmhead-bmw@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... > > Why not a low milage late model e36/4 and then bolt a TwinScrew supercharger on it? 360 rwhp, 315lbft torque, 4 doors, plus all that you know about the e36 is still relevant. Slap some Stoptechs or the big brakes of your choice on it, tweek the suspension and you've got a top notch car. I've got dibs on the first silver/black with a split folding rear seat! > > Barrett > > ************************************************* 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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#8. Re: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... - from Mdriver13@aol.com
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:00:35 EDT From: Mdriver13@aol.com Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... In a message dated 6/22/2007 8:38:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mbader@exammaster.com writes: Still, when I hop into that baby, and go on the open road, I am real happy ditto ;-) Bob Gill 97 ///M3 coupe Philly Region SCCA 2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
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#9. Re: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... - from Mark D
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:14:09 -0400 From: Mark D <mdlkml@atari-source.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... Mdriver13@aol.com wrote: > Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 22:00:35 EDT > From: Mdriver13@aol.com > Subject: Re: [E36M3] Re: here we go again... > > > In a message dated 6/22/2007 8:38:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > mbader@exammaster.com writes: > > Still, when I hop into that baby, and go on the open road, I am real happy > > ditto ;-) > Same thing for me. I look at the odometer which just rolled over to 185K miles and I think what am I doing? Is it worth it? Was it worth it to do the head and is it worth it to keep the car until the engine goes? Then what. Do I rebuild and start over? Do I keep the car forever? :-P The answer to that question is I don't know but that car is absolutely one of the best parts of my day. Thanks, Mark
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#10. Re: [E36M3] Tires - from m3 drvr
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 23:20:28 -0400 From: "m3 drvr" <m3bro@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tires Does anyone have any pictures of these "phat" fenders? Thanks Clyde >From: Mdriver13@aol.com >Reply-To: Mdriver13@aol.com >To: E36M3 <e36m3@bmw-m.net> >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tires >Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:46:29 -0500 > >Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:39:36 EDT >From: Mdriver13@aol.com >Subject: Re: [E36M3] Tires > > >In a message dated 6/21/2007 6:28:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, >e36m3@kshephard.com writes: > >How do you fit a 18x10 with a 285/30?????? > > >Kent, > >He has those phat fenders...and I'm soooooooooooooo jealous! ;-)) > >cheers, > >Bob Gill >97 ///M3 >coupe -- lusting for more rubber on the road >Philly Region SCCA >2005 / 2006 Philly Region BSP Champion >Sponsored by Wheel Collision Center & Rogue Engineering > > > >************************************** See what's free at >http://www.aol.com. > > >************************************************* >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 >************************************************* > > _________________________________________________________________ Get a preview of Live Earth, the hottest event this summer - only on MSN http://liveearth.msn.com?source=msntaglineliveearthhm