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-Chris
unlike v_tech, i speak the truth...
-Chris
Topspin, like Chris said, if you imagine that one of the five lug nuts is perfectly centered up above the axis of the wheel and then perform the tighten/loosen operations in the following pattern:
Top nut
Lower left nut
Upper right nut
Upper left nut
Lower right nut
This is the same type of a pattern you would use if you were drawing a “Five Point Star” on a piece of paper.
Hope we have helped you out.
Best Regards,
Shipo
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--Adam
Has anybody else noticed that when you go to the "Message Center" you see "No new messages", and yet when you check the Topic areas, you see new messages listed for bookmarked discussions?
For instance, I have "The one and only M coupe" as one of my bookmarks, and there are apparently 6 new messages since I last looked, and yet, I show "No new messages" when I return the the Message Center.
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Shipo
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Shipo
Best Regards,
Shipo
Most true Winston Cup fans hate crashes and cautions,...unless the driver they hate is involved in it, or it helps their favorite driver.
The rules are designed to keep everybody EVEN. Under those restrictions, I think those guys are remarkable engineers and drivers for being able to squeeze the most minute advantage out of the machine - without resorting to newer, more costly technology than the other guy. Also, the cars look nice, and the personalities are fun. There's really very little public arrogance in NASCAR. And the cars are safe too. Unless you hit the wall head-on, at 180+mph, it is almost impossible to die in a modern Winston Cup crash. It's the only kind of racing I find interesting and fun.
Just my opinion - I'd rather drive a BMW to work, than drive a Monte Carlo. But, I'd rather race a Monte Carlo in Charlotte, than an F1 car in France.
What was interesting is that while the F1 car had a power to weight ratio that showed it with a 4 to 1 advantage over the NASCAR entrant, said NASCAR vehicle had few if any surfaces dedicated solely to the generation of down force (compared to the F1 car), meaning that it was cleaner when running through the air.
As it turned out, the top speed for the NASCAR entrant was something like 15-20 MPH higher than the FAR more powerful F1 car.
All in all, it was a very fun experiment.
Best Regards,
Shipo
Those were fun times
On topic:
They did have a nice Nissan Patrol though!
F1 racing is less competitive, but I still watch every race because the sheer level of engineering and driving competence on display at this level is too impressive to ignore...but track designs and aerodynamics [as noted above] conspire to limit passing at too many venues.
The alleged "better competition" that NASCAR fosters with its rules is lost on me when you have packs of identical looking cars running in tight circles for hours at a time...not that this doesn't take consummate driving skill...I admire anyone who does this for a living. But I rarely can watch one of these races on TV for more than a few minutes at a time.
Yes, it is a case of having drivers you're interested in; in the case of F1, I have strong favorites and villians...the way hardcore NASCAR fans feel about that sport. Except for Jeff Gordon, most of the rest of the NASCAR field looks and sounds like they were all spit out of some cloning operation. And having grown up as an Army brat in the US South [and EU and Japan], it's still jarring for me to listen to some of these guys interviewed. The Schumacher brothers, speaking English as a third language [like most of the F1 field] sound positively erudite compared to some of these NASCAR guys...which doesn't diminish their driving skills, just my interest in their sport.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
As a fan, I'm not too into the road races (though I think they are probably the most challenging and exciting to drive). In Winston Cup I find them very predicatble (Gordon, Wallace, Martin, Stewart,...1,2,3,4, or some variation of the above), and rather dull. But, anyone might win at Daytona.
Its all what you like.
There would be no takers, though,...you can't even get WC teams to use two different types of tires! Remember Hoosier?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
this is a classic...
-Chris
-Chris
My opinion is if they want to keep it fair and cheap, they should do one of the leagues where everyone drives the exact same car (which is pretty close to what they have anyway)... If they want it to be fair, they shouldn't let them change the car at all... Just give them all identical cars and see who the better driver is.
Chris - That is horrible. I couldn't even read the site for that hideous laugh. You should toss that link in the trash.
I'm on the 'Road courses are the only ones worth watching' boat. I understand that it takes alot of skill to turn left all day, but obviously it takes alot more skill to turn both directions.... And apparently only 4 of the Nascar drivers have gained the right turn skills. That doesn't mean that those are the boring races... It means that more drivers (teams) should gain those skills to make the race better. Of course, if they had a larger percentage of the races included a right turn or two, the skills would be more nessesary for a winning season.
i like watching open wheel cars race on crooked tracks and fendered cars race on round tracks... i'm not so sure it's not that haven't mastered turning right as much as they haven't mastered the shifting/braking combination necessary for driving on the crooked courses...
-Chris
At Talladega, they just shift up to speed and then hold the accelerator wide open for 2-1/2 hours. I've seen cars lose 2 gears and still be competitive there (Pit stops are hell, though). But, it does take character and skill to drive 200 mph, with a car in front, back, and on both sides of you, separated by 24" inches all around, for 2-1/2 hours. One blink and BANG!
Top nut
Lower left nut
Upper right nut
Upper left nut
Lower right nut
This is the same as what I do:
Start anywhere
Next lug is two down from where you started, in either direction
Next lug, two down (just keep going the same direction you were going)
Next, two down (ditto)
Next, two down (ditto)
BTW, don't forget to use a torque wrench. Half the reason you're doing this is to not warm a rotor.
-hh
Not to say that auto racing doesn't require skill, but a good bike race has so many dimensions, auto racing seems rather boring by comparison.
-Murray
-Chris
Yeah, you can see the cars, but I can't recall ever seeing the face of a racer during an auto race. On the contrary, big bike races have motorcycles with cameras on them that are, at times, literally inches away. You get to see the pain and suffering as these athletes put their bodies through hell.
Millions of fans line the roads of the major climbs a few feet from the racers. How close can you get to an auto race?
-Murray
i'm not necessarily sure that seeing the pain and suffering of the athlete enhances the pleasure of the athletic event for me...
-Chriss
Also, I've read a lot about the "fun" of getting the back end to "slide" out and how that's when you realize the great balance in the car. OK, so how do you do it safely and what would one experience re the balance.
Oh, and thanks for the data on how to tighten the lug nuts on wheel changes.
Let me know what you find. I kind of forgot about the idea a while back, but it is an awesome wheel (I drove an M5 and am assuming the M3 wheel is the same).
As far as sliding, several times, usually in the rain, I've gone to my kids school (nights and weekends only), turned off the DSC and just 'played around' in the parking-lot. Fortunately, I know the local law-officer (one cop, part-time).
Yeah, I get Speedvision. That's the channel I pass surfing my way to the Outdoor Life Network to watch a bike race :-)
I know bike racing will never be popular in the US, but I thought I would throw my opinion out there for some variety.
-Murray
p.s. Speaking of Speedvision, I saw Motorweek is going to have an M3 on an upcoming episode http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/upcomingshows.shtml
32 34 2 229 230( black stitching)
and
32 34 2 229 500 ( blue and red)
is the stitching.
The -230 wheel came to 285+11 and change for ground shipping. ( for me its next day delivery since circle bmw is in the NYC metro area)
I installed mine myself, but you may want to get a dealer to install it if you aren't comfortable with handling the airbag and/or have the correct equipment. It took me 15 minutes to install. disconnected the battery and observed ESD precautions ( i was grounded the whole time i was manipulating the airbag module... probably overkill, but i would rather not find out what a static discharge would do to a gas generator). its a double whammy in terms of things to go wrong, steering and airbag, so i can see why pacific bmw is hesitant to sell them.
torque wrench is a must for securing the bolt when installing the new wheel.
overall, the wheel feels much better in my hands than the stock SP wheel, a more substantial feel, and just alot more comfortable. the padding is thicker, and it has "bolsters" at the 2:30 and 9:30 positions to wrap your thumbs around
again, make sure you understand the risks if you plan to do it yourself, and if u aren't completely comfortable with the risks and responsibilities involved, get a professional to do it.
HTH
From Westchester, NY, you're not too far from EuroTire on Rt46E in Fairfield, NJ. Bill Bloomfield runs a good shop, has competitive prices and supports the local clubs (I know he has a PCA club discount; I think also a BMW one too). I've been a satisfied customer for over a decade. Call ahead to talk to decide what exactly you want, get it in stock and make an appointment; they do have Saturday hours: (973) 575-0080.
Bill typically carries Vredstein's, which are as good as the Blizzacks and several others. All 8 of mine (2 car's worth) have done fine (he can also get rims, including OEM cast-offs sometimes at pretty good prices).
-hh
as for the old wheel, doubt there is much of a market for it since non SP cars cant use it ( different airbag module)... i'm keeping mine to put back on when i part with my 330i, i'll probably sell the M wheel since that would be easier to find a market for.
The car is an '01 325i SP, sunroof, xenons, OBC, heated seats, CD, H-K, Orient Blue/black 'ette, March '01 build.
So far, one unscheduled trip (two days) to the dealer for the following:
- steering retrofit
- aux fan recall
- jammed coin holder
- clutch stop fell off (clutch travels a little longer)
- seat belt tensioner clicking noise (could not duplicate)
- passenger side low beam light disappeared once for about an hour (could not duplicate but replaced the whole unit)
The Siemens fan that was put in as part of the recall needs to be replaced again with a Bosch fan. I have not had problems with it but it does not mean I won't till I put in the Bosch fan.
There is a clicking noise coming from the passenger side B pillar that turns almost into a rattle on bad roads. Not sure if it's the seat belt tensioner or the panel. Will have it looked at when I go in for my first oil change.
Speaking of the oil change, the first service is currently estimated at 14,450 miles, which is low considering I do 90% highway driving with very little traffic around me. It reflects a high average speed and RPM's. I should spend more time in the twisties and I hope I get a chance to do that more often in the next 10K miles. Fuel consumption is great when the car is driven very smoothly (~ 32 at 75-80 mph) but with my type of driving, I'd typically get about 24-25 on the highway.
The steering retrofit made a subtle yet very positive improvement to the overall feel of the car. With my March build car, the problem was purely assist-related, not road feel at all. The retrofitted steering tightens up considerably for a sportier feel, it feels quicker, and adds to the safety of the car (less wander) at higher speed.
Although we have heard much grumbling about the ContiSport tires, I am reasonably happy with them. I will, however, be replacing them probably with Bridgestone RE730 Turanzas when I burn through these next year.
The car's acceleration with the manual is more than adequate for everyday spirited driving. It has picked up a lot of responsiveness as the maps have adapted to more aggressive driving over time and it feels much faster than it did back when it was newer. There isn't abundant pickup below 3,500 RPM's but it really shines above 4K and it loves to be driven in the high RPM band. I have run against cars three times as expensive and it can hold its own, as long as I keep the RPM's high and shift quickly. The only mods I would consider are possibly a CAI if they eliminate the hissing problem, an M steering wheel and M shifter knob. Handling is phenomenal with the sport pack and braking is absolutely fabulous. The ABS have a very subtle pulsing sensation when they kick in as opposed to the abrupt pulsation that I've seen in other cars. It is difficult to throw the car in a tailspin on dry roads hard as I try. You need more power for that and I can see how the 330 would be more fun for sliding. If I had to buy a new car now, I'd still get the exact same car with exact same options, no regrets whatsoever, as I could not justify the price difference to upgrade to the 330.
Tis my first Bimmer and I am still as excited about it as I was on day 1. I am not a morning person at all but now I am excited about my commute when I wake up in the morning. I can still spend 10 min at a time looking at it and enjoying its beautiful lines. It is very comfortable on long trips - I can drive it non-stop for 3 hours and feel rejuvenated without a hint of fatigue when I get to my destination. I feel at home anywhere I go with it.
I have had my 325i for 13months and as my commute to work is less than 4 miles a day,most of my driving is done for pleasure which explains the sappy grin on my face.. :-) (recent photo)
I have had zero problems with my car-it has visited the dealership only for an oil change, a shave and a haircut.
Not a squeak,nor a rattle. No recalls.
It is much faster and lighter on it's feet than it was 10K miles ago and is about to face its' second winter in Chicago,home of the pothole and the road-cone.
I don't have the Sports Package but instead took the on-board Guinness Pipeline option which is a trunk mounted liquid cooled barrel of the Black Nectar, necessary for my survival. I have the part number here but I am so awash in cheap grog I can hardly see straight.
I don't often post on this board but I see "we" are not far behind those Chrysler 300M weasels and wanted to do my bit in bumping up the numbers.
At this point in time I am so happy with my BMW experience that I intend to get me another one in 2003 in Munich and if the post-office robbery I have planned for next Thursday comes off I will either buy myself an M3 or never buy another stamp as long as I live.
Don't tell the police it was me.
http://www.audiusa.com/sweeps/ss_index.html
You can win several nice prizes. The Grand Prize is a luxurious, all expense paid, trip to the Audi Driving Experience in Atlanta, Georgia. This is really the Panoz Driving School where you will have two days behind the wheel of the all new 2002 Audi A4.
To enter, you first view an animated sequence and then "solve" the mystery to determine what actually is happening. There are three episodes spread out over 6 weeks. You can enter each episode only once but each episode you play doubles your chances of winning.
Good luck!
Also, I noticed that you have a 325i w/out PP. That means you don't have the armrest and center consul. Doesn't that just burn you to the limit - to know you bought a $33,000 car, and there is no out-of-site place to put a hair brush or a pack of gum (except the inconvenient glove compartment)! I could forgo every item in the PP (except sunroof, which can be added as an option), if the stupid armrest/consul was standard. With the savings on PP, I could almost add the SP, and a set of tires for winter.
Stop your trolling.
-Chris
ps. i think i caught just a whiff of sarcasm in 1pierce's post... i think i did, anyway...
My car currently has 205/60/15s (Michelin Energy MXV4) M+S.
One guy (who came well recommended) suggested seeing if 195/65/15 tires/wheels would fit. He also stocks Nokians which I've heard are very good. (his quote for Alpins was about 25% less than the others, with the Nokians being marginally more expensive than his Alpins)
Will the 195/65/15 work? And has anyone used Nokians? How do they handle (dry pavement, ice, moderate snow) in comparison to Alpins or Blizzaxs?
Thx