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Sedans BMW 3-Series Buying a Used 3-Series
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Replying to: nh07fan (Oct 04, 2008 12:57 pm) 1) Keep after the brake dust, if you don't it will become almost permanently adhered to your wheels. If you have no intention of tracking your car you might want to consider low dust pads. I've used PBR/Axxis pads on my BMWs and have had exceptional results (i.e. braking power similar to the OEM pads and virtually no dust). 2) The beauty of your car is that if you keep your foot out of it, you can actually get over 30 mpg on the highway and more like 25 around town. 3) All BMWs (and virtually all German cars) will read a couple three MPHs high at 70 MPH. I read a good explanation a couple of years ago on why that is (something to do with laws regarding speedometer error), however, I don't remember the details. That said, I suspect that you'll find that your odometer is pretty much "dead-on-balls-accurate". Enjoy your new ride.  Best regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: nh07fan (Oct 04, 2008 12:57 pm) I'm surprised the following product is not known by all... There is an aluminum plate set that simply fits inside each wheel. Its sold in pairs or in 4's. There are a number of vents in the plates allowing for air to pass in a specific direction preventing the brake dust to settle on the outside of the wheels! The vents prevent any excess heat from occuring since you are blocking alot of the brakes ventilation. I've used this product on ALL of my cars including BMWs, MBs and Porsche. Honestly, the wheels maintain their bright look and virtually no build up of dust - all i do is wipe them off maybe once every 2-3 weeks! And thats only because im a bit obsessive. Between weekly washes, you dont even need wiping the wheels. The only caveat to this is if use older carbon pads - they will get dirty. Also, its wise to take them off if at the track.(increses temp) The product sells in all mail order car supplies... I'll check my mags and re-post with the name... PS - the product is priced around $50 - 75 for a set of 4. docgary Well worth it!
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Replying to: docgary (Oct 04, 2008 9:13 pm) Best regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Oct 05, 2008 6:53 am) But it's better to have clean wheels than effective brakes, right?
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hey all, im currently looking at a 95 m3 with 55,000 miles. it has a K&N filter with a dinan carbon fiber intake, a carbon fiber hood from VS racing sport, 3pc SSR rims, full exhaust, H&R springs and struts, Dinan strut bar, different brakes(not sure what they really are she ddnt specify), Dinan carbon fiber head covers,carbon fiber interior, sunroof, as for audio she has an integrated DVD alpine deck, coaxial components, 2 10" JL audio subs in a hidden box mounted to the top of the trunk. Now my problem is how much would something like this cost?
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Replying to: prophecy210 (Oct 08, 2008 7:31 am) Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: shipo (Oct 08, 2008 7:52 am) |
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Replying to: prophecy210 (Oct 08, 2008 7:31 am) About $5000 is all I'd pay- tops.
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Replying to: roadburner (Oct 08, 2008 3:24 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (Oct 05, 2008 2:50 pm) not one proved to be a problem re; warped or hot spotted rotors. That's not to say it couldnt or wouldnt happen - it just never happened to me in 5-6 cars over the last 10-12 years. Now, I NEVER have taken my cars to the track nor drive them in an exceedlingly aggressive way;.(unless the're true race cars -ie my 98 carrera..) The few times i've had brake service on them there was no issue of rotor defect - only the pads to be replaced. I believe the dust shields could .indeed, cause problems if hard braking (racing/motocross) were common. Or, in VERY hot environments... But in New Jersey driving moderate conditions - ill take my chances. Docgary
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