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#1. Re: [E36M3] speaker/radio question - from Dave Thomas
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:33:25 -0800 From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] speaker/radio question On Friday 15 February 2008 9:29:46 am Dave Thomas wrote: > Some of the better modern HU's even have enough juice to drive a > modest set of speakers with a problem "with no problem"...sheesh... Dave
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#2. Re: [E36M3] speakers? ADS FS - from Marc Plante
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:07:06 -0500 From: "Marc Plante" <marcva@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] speakers? ADS FS I've got a set of ADS 345is components new sitting in in my office. I bought them, but never installed. I had the 335s in my old E36 with a 4 channel Eclipse amp and Stealthboxes, but my new family situation has cut drastically into my car fiddling 2 - 5.25 mid woof drivers 2 - Tweeters 2 - Crossovers $200 plus actual shipping for the set? Marc Plante 1997 E36 M3/4/5 82k 2005 Child 2007 Child Vienna, VA
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#3. RE: Speaker/Radio Question - from Burgess, Kim L
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:46:19 -0800 From: "Burgess, Kim L" <kim.l.burgess@boeing.com> Subject: RE: Speaker/Radio Question From what I've seen of the 'kit' it is no where near factory fit...or even factory replacement fit...and I found the sound quality a bit on the bright side. Nice that there is a 'package' for total replacement in one-stop-shopping, but far from perfect in terms of fitment. BSW previously offered three brands of speakers with their Stage 1 Audio Upgrade: CDT, MB Quart, and Rainbow Audio. Now it is only the one package deal. KLB -------------------- 7 -------------------- Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:55:21 -0800 From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] speaker/radio question On Friday 15 February 2008 8:19:45 am Reed Nicholson wrote: > I don't recall the replacement speakers I bought from them being > particularly expensive. You can certainly pay way more. I'm sure if you > want to spend a lot of time shopping around and doing wiring you can save > some money. I don't think that means their stuff is "waaayyy overpriced". > My M3 was "waaayyy overpriced" in many peoples' eyes. Just depends what > your priorities are. I think perhaps you have not priced their products lately. A basic 'stage 1' speaker set for a e36 coupe starts at $499....and they are not even that good of speakers. And $109 for a pair of paper coned front door mid's (almost $200 if you need tweeters)? I think that falls well into the 'waaayyy overpriced' category considering they are only mediocre speakers at best. Nothing wrong with mediocre speakers...as long as you are not paying a premium price for them. If people find that much value in not having to do any wiring at all, great, I personally think its a ripoff. - Dave
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#4. Re: [E36M3] RE: Speaker/Radio Question - from Kent L. Shephard
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:50:48 -0800 From: "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Speaker/Radio Question Hi, One could try Cruthcfield. They will tell you what will fit. They actually have an online fitment guide. Kent On Feb 15, 2008, at 11:49 AM, Burgess, Kim L wrote: > > > -------------------- 7 -------------------- > Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:55:21 -0800 > From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] speaker/radio question > > On Friday 15 February 2008 8:19:45 am Reed Nicholson wrote: >> I don't recall the replacement speakers I bought from them being >> particularly expensive. You can certainly pay way more. I'm sure >> if you >> want to spend a lot of time shopping around and doing wiring you >> can save >> some money. I don't think that means their stuff is "waaayyy >> overpriced". >> My M3 was "waaayyy overpriced" in many peoples' eyes. Just depends >> what >> your priorities are. > > I think perhaps you have not priced their products lately. A basic > 'stage 1' > speaker set for a e36 coupe starts at $499....and they are not even > that good > of speakers. And $109 for a pair of paper coned front door mid's > (almost $200 > if you need tweeters)? I think that falls well into the 'waaayyy > overpriced' > category considering they are only mediocre speakers at best. > Nothing wrong > with mediocre speakers...as long as you are not paying a premium > price for > them. If people find that much value in not having to do any wiring > at all, > great, I personally think its a ripoff. - Dave > > > ************************************************* > 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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#5. Re: [E36M3] RE: Speaker/Radio Question - from Jay Hudson
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:15:52 -0800 From: "Jay Hudson" <jwhud@budget.net> Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Speaker/Radio Question I just want to say that physical size hasn't got much to do with how welll aftermarket speakers will work with the factory amp/x-overs. The OEM speakers are not standard impedence and they are designed to work with the x-over points in the factory amp. Aftermarket speakers do not take that into consideration unless they're designed as a replacement set for the OEM system. Not sure if the BSW speakers are but it's something to consider. Jay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> To: "E36M3" <e36m3@bmw-m.net> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 11:59 AM Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Speaker/Radio Question > Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:50:48 -0800 > From: "Kent L. Shephard" <e36m3@kshephard.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] RE: Speaker/Radio Question > > Hi, > > One could try Cruthcfield. > They will tell you what will fit. > They actually have an online fitment guide. > > Kent
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#6. Another GC Suspension Question - from kjk
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:31:31 -0800 (PST) From: kjk <quierom5@yahoo.com> Subject: Another GC Suspension Question I determined my GC swaybar had the wrong size frame bushings which is causing the rattle. Doh. Ordered new ones form an Energy dealer. As I will be changing spring rates, I took a look at the rear to see what was going on back there. Mainly I wanted to know if I could go from the current 2.25" spring to a 2.5". Seems like I can without a problem. However, it appears the current spring has come out of its seat at times and totally thrashed the GC threaded sleeve. Also, one of the seats seems to be missing its set screw. I guess that is not crucial but nothing ever shocks me on this car anymore. The PO's standards were pretty low it seems. I think the rear equipment may work but I may want to replace it so I have no issues with stripped threads, etc. How can I prevent that from happening again? The car had 7", 450lb springs in the rear with evidence the coils were binding. I am going to a 6", 550lb, 2.5". Do they all come out of their seat on a sudden elevation change or is there a fix. Lastly, no bumpstops on the car. Do I need to run them and if so which ones? Yes, I should have bought a stocker and done it myself. Live and learn. Kevin ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
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#7. RE: [E36M3] Another GC Suspension Question - from Goss, Patrick - PA
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:46:23 -0600 From: "Goss, Patrick - PA" <Patrick.Goss@GMACM.COM> Subject: RE: [E36M3] Another GC Suspension Question Does the car have 01 on the doors and a rebel flag on the roof? -----Original Message----- From: kjk [mailto:quierom5@yahoo.com] Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 3:40 PM To: E36M3 Subject: [E36M3] Another GC Suspension Question Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:31:31 -0800 (PST) From: kjk <quierom5@yahoo.com> Subject: Another GC Suspension Question I determined my GC swaybar had the wrong size frame bushings which is causing the rattle. Doh. Ordered new ones form an Energy dealer. As I will be changing spring rates, I took a look at the rear to see what was going on back there. Mainly I wanted to know if I could go from the current 2.25" spring to a 2.5". Seems like I can without a problem. However, it appears the current spring has come out of its seat at times and totally thrashed the GC threaded sleeve. Also, one of the seats seems to be missing its set screw. I guess that is not crucial but nothing ever shocks me on this car anymore. The PO's standards were pretty low it seems. I think the rear equipment may work but I may want to replace it so I have no issues with stripped threads, etc. How can I prevent that from happening again? The car had 7", 450lb springs in the rear with evidence the coils were binding. I am going to a 6", 550lb, 2.5". Do they all come out of their seat on a sudden elevation change or is there a fix. Lastly, no bumpstops on the car. Do I need to run them and if so which ones? Yes, I should have bought a stocker and done it myself. Live and learn. Kevin ________________________________________________________________________ ____________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ************************************************* 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] Another GC Suspension Question - from Carlos Lopez
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:48:42 -0500 From: "Carlos Lopez" <clopez98m3@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] Another GC Suspension Question On 2/15/08, kjk <quierom5@yahoo.com> wrote: > How can I prevent that from happening again? The car had 7", 450lb > springs in the rear with evidence the coils were > binding. I am going to a 6", 550lb, 2.5". Do they all > come out of their seat on a sudden elevation change or > is there a fix. Lastly, no bumpstops on the car. Do I > need to run them and if so which ones? Kind of depends on the shocks you're running but I'm going to guess Koni or ADs. GC should have the correct bumpstop for you. If for some reason they are Bilsteins then I believe the bumpstop is internal. BTW my rear springs have also chewed up the tops on the rear GC adjusters. Mine pop out during tire changes. You can either switch to their articulating weight jackers or switch to someone else's adjusters. I'm switching to an AST/Vorshlag suspension so I'll give that a go. Cheers, Carlos 98 M3 97 540i/6 fixed by the Koala man. :-)
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#9. Re: [E36M3] speaker/radio question - from Bill and Jan Klemme
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:15:40 -0500 From: Bill and Jan Klemme <wklemme@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [E36M3] speaker/radio question Ha ha...I was puzzling over that one and finally thought "drive speakers that have a problem? What would that sound like I wonder?" and then decided it was a typo. :-P Bill K Dave Thomas wrote: > Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:33:25 -0800 > From: Dave Thomas <dave@sasdatalink.com> > Subject: Re: [E36M3] speaker/radio question > > On Friday 15 February 2008 9:29:46 am Dave Thomas wrote: > >> Some of the better modern HU's even have enough juice to drive a >> modest set of speakers with a problem >> > > "with no problem"...sheesh... > > Dave > > > ************************************************* > 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. 96 M3 front end parts value? - from Stan Shaw
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:44:30 -0500 From: "Stan Shaw" <Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Subject: 96 M3 front end parts value? I have parts from a damaged high mileage M3 that may be headed for the recycling yard. Please let me know if you want or if you think they have value. Front Strut assemblies (right/passenger housing bent) Under motor cross member, appears straight Brake calipers appear undamaged Sway bar Transmission mount Regards, Stan Shaw <mailto:Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net> Stan.Shaw@Excell.Net Phone: (413) 599-0399 Fax: (413) 599-0421 Excell.Net Owner/Operator <http://www.excell.net/> http://www.Excell.Net/ 928 Owners Club President <http://www.928oc.org/> http://www.928OC.org/ 928Racing.net Team Member <http://www.928racing.net/> http://www.928Racing.net/ "Liberty once lost is lost forever." - John Adams