Tires - Rolling - I got it! Interesting comments in Roundel letters this month about how actually using run-flats when they're low on air ruins the sidewalls....
Need to sell my baby. I dont need to bimmers. My other car is a 93 325i. The car is clean inside. Outside is pretty good shape. Has a dent in the drivers side...
Here's a video from the Geneva show about the new BMW engine, courtesy of Kurt Halvorson on the MVC Yahoo group. Fred http://vodcast.bmw.com/stories/1430536/...
Happy Birthday to you, Don! Gonna admit which one? Fred ... From: donyellowm3 To: IABMW@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 3:44 PM Subject: [IABMW]...
Run Flat Tires? The disadvantages are huge. Noise, harsh ride, cost, and most importanty the 50 mile range and the fact that NO ONE I have talked to will...
I will be happy to answer the questions I can about technical issues and subjects relating to BMW's. I will try to visit here regularly enough to make this...
It seems that BMW will in fact do a turbo 6 cylinder engine in the upcomming E90 335i and 335ci. This is an interesting development since it hs been almost 30...
Last 2 flats were - roofing nail through the tread - slow leak that became obvious when car hadn't been driven for months (9 years ago?) piece of concrete...
I rest my case. In reality flat tires are really not that much of a worry and only blow-outs are really in question here, and it seems to me most run- flats...
Most people male and female would never change their own tires regardless, and with cell-phone technology improving, and road-side assistance, and everything...
Heck with spare tires---just do what my wife does. A couple of weeks ago, she had a flat (screw in the tire), and drove from West Des Moines to our place. Yes...
I keep sayin', there's nothing that can't be fixed with ignorance and brute force! ... From: ualforme To: IABMW@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006...
Of course I'd give up the sunroof (and its weight) before I gave up the spare tire - just for insurance. And I agree I'd rather not have to change a spare -...
You are considering weight in big pieces. Automakers deal in grams and ounces. Look under a new 3 or 5 series at the suspension sometime. They go to huge...
BS, I don't blame her at all. Even though DSM is certainly an exceptionally safe place( almost to a fault)and I might have recomended she stop at a service...
A recent trade-in on a new 325i and a extremely nice example of an entry level BMW that has had the best in service and care. Fern Green/ Sand leather,...
Change out the slushbox, chip it, do a little suspension work, and sell it to Gene! Fred ... From: euro_werkz To: IABMW@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March...
Yes, and no. Most wheels from an E46 3 series will fit an E36. There are some 17" wheels that will fit but look a bit funky due to the strange offset and none...
I am trying to get more info from the guy that has them like size/offset. Thanks Shannon Doug <euro_werkz@...> wrote: Yes, and no. Most wheels from an...
I looked at the BMW Iowa site but didn't see any info other than the date. When will registration open and how much will it be? Thanks, Dave Flaherty '98 M3/4...
... hotel for MVC's April school. Anyone wants to share, send me an email. ... Are you going to the Iowa DE at MAM in June? I'd be up for sharing a room at...
Registration is now open for the June 9th-11th Iowa Chapter Longest Day Driving School. go to www.bmwia.org to register. Early Registration has its rewards...