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12-10-2014, 04:38 PM
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12-10-2014, 04:45 PM
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1993 BMW M3 E36 information summary
What body style?
fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
How long?
4433 mm
How heavy?
1460 kg
What size engine?
3 litre, 2990 cm3
How many cylinders?
6, Straight
How much power?
286 PS / 281.6 bhp / 210 kW @ 7000 rpm
How much torque?
320 Nm / 236 ft.lb / 32.6 kgm @ 3600 rpm
How quick?
0-60 mph: 5.40 s
How quick?
0-100 km/h: 6.00 s
How fast?
250 km/h, 155 mph
How economical?
6.5/7.9/13.0 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / Urban DIN
What body style?
fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
How long?
4433 mm
How heavy?
1460 kg
What size engine?
3 litre, 2990 cm3
How many cylinders?
6, Straight
How much power?
286 PS / 281.6 bhp / 210 kW @ 7000 rpm
How much torque?
320 Nm / 236 ft.lb / 32.6 kgm @ 3600 rpm
How quick?
0-60 mph: 5.40 s
How quick?
0-100 km/h: 6.00 s
How fast?
250 km/h, 155 mph
How economical?
6.5/7.9/13.0 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / Urban DIN
12-10-2014, 04:46 PM
Team Owner
12-10-2014, 04:48 PM
Team Owner
Thanks, oonowindoo!! 
12-10-2014, 04:51 PM
12-10-2014, 04:55 PM
Team Owner
Was the European-spec version of the three-liter E36 M3 ever sold in North America?
Yes. Through an agreement that existed between Canada and several European nations, any car federalized in one country could legally be sold in any of the others. With no North American version of the E36 M3 on the horizon in late 1993, BMW Canada took advantage of this agreement and imported 45 European-spec M3 coupes for the 1994 model year. Pulled at random off the standard assembly line during November and December of 1993, these cars were specially-fitted with a third brake light and daytime running lights (required by Canadian law), while the rear fog light was deleted. Each car also received a numbered plaque on the inside of the glovebox door.
Yes. Through an agreement that existed between Canada and several European nations, any car federalized in one country could legally be sold in any of the others. With no North American version of the E36 M3 on the horizon in late 1993, BMW Canada took advantage of this agreement and imported 45 European-spec M3 coupes for the 1994 model year. Pulled at random off the standard assembly line during November and December of 1993, these cars were specially-fitted with a third brake light and daytime running lights (required by Canadian law), while the rear fog light was deleted. Each car also received a numbered plaque on the inside of the glovebox door.
12-10-2014, 04:56 PM
12-10-2014, 05:06 PM
Some dude
TIL, sdkwhatever doesn't even understand the word niche or much about the cars he's allegedly owned. 
But idk, driving a salvage titled 1993 M3 with 200,000 miles on the odometer in 2011 would be pretty niche.
But idk, driving a salvage titled 1993 M3 with 200,000 miles on the odometer in 2011 would be pretty niche.
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12-10-2014, 05:18 PM
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So he DOES know what he's talking about! 
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12-10-2014, 06:06 PM
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I think they need to survive first before they can prosper..lol....we all know how Acura sedan-line up was in a big mess for several years and it's only until this year that they kinda know what they are doing....
12-10-2014, 06:42 PM
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The TLX is looking strong indeed. I think by increased competition, people are also talking about the likes of CLA and A3. These cars are priced closer to the TLX. People who care about the emblem would jump to those cars before considering the TLX. The German brands don't really suffer from this.
My friend also has a Q5 and it was just out of warranty. Long and behold, on his recent road trip, his engine light came out. Luckily it was a only an actuator issue and costed him just about $500 to fix. But his brakes are almost done now and the dealership is quoting him $1500 for a brake job.
12-11-2014, 09:46 AM
2024 Honda Civic Type R
12-11-2014, 10:03 AM
skd2k1, please put down the crack pipe.
12-11-2014, 11:41 AM
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Brother's 2004 Cayenne Turbo was pretty solid for 8 years, then last two years @ 90K miles started regularly throwing codes and warning lights (pneumatic suspension, ABS modulator, VSC, one turbo was going, plastic cooling pipes failed,...) Still absolute blast to drive, great performance for 2.5 ton SUV. interior was pretty cool for 2004. See how the Q5 holds up.
12-11-2014, 11:46 AM
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It is the weather strip looking black foam thing between inside the door touches the body when door is closed.
Very common in Euro Cars.. dont know why.
ask him to wipe some WD40 or other greasy oil thoroughly on the strip and see if it helps. If it does, then there is other product that will last longer than WD40.
Very common in Euro Cars.. dont know why.
ask him to wipe some WD40 or other greasy oil thoroughly on the strip and see if it helps. If it does, then there is other product that will last longer than WD40.
12-11-2014, 12:08 PM
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It is the weather strip looking black foam thing between inside the door touches the body when door is closed.
Very common in Euro Cars.. dont know why.
ask him to wipe some WD40 or other greasy oil thoroughly on the strip and see if it helps. If it does, then there is other product that will last longer than WD40.
Very common in Euro Cars.. dont know why.
ask him to wipe some WD40 or other greasy oil thoroughly on the strip and see if it helps. If it does, then there is other product that will last longer than WD40.
Use CRC (or compatible) pure silicone spray, lubricates and preserves rubber and drys completely so will not attract dirt/dust.
Last edited by Legend2TL; 12-11-2014 at 12:16 PM.
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12-11-2014, 01:19 PM
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too much chemical engineering stuff...
i just know it needed some kind of lube.
i just know it needed some kind of lube.
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12-11-2014, 01:20 PM
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It is the weather strip looking black foam thing between inside the door touches the body when door is closed.
Very common in Euro Cars.. dont know why.
ask him to wipe some WD40 or other greasy oil thoroughly on the strip and see if it helps. If it does, then there is other product that will last longer than WD40.
Very common in Euro Cars.. dont know why.
ask him to wipe some WD40 or other greasy oil thoroughly on the strip and see if it helps. If it does, then there is other product that will last longer than WD40.
I use it on the seals for my convertible top.
12-11-2014, 01:49 PM
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What the fuck is going on in this thread.
12-11-2014, 02:30 PM
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^ 
12-11-2014, 02:35 PM
Team Owner
ran out of shit to talk about.
12-11-2014, 03:03 PM
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12-11-2014, 04:49 PM
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meh.. still nothing. I guess i became immune to the word hater.
12-11-2014, 04:52 PM
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Lover.
12-11-2014, 06:03 PM
Azine Jabroni
12-11-2014, 06:06 PM
Team Owner
Rambling is dead.... and you think this is boring?
12-11-2014, 06:26 PM
Dealer put some along my window channel to quiet the squeaks down. No problems with them drying out either.
12-12-2014, 07:57 AM
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Tirerack
KY Jelly
Astroglide
Shin Etsu grease? Amazon.com: Honda Genuine Shin-Etsu Grease: Automotive
Dealer put some along my window channel to quiet the squeaks down. No problems with them drying out either.
Dealer put some along my window channel to quiet the squeaks down. No problems with them drying out either.
Lube ttribe linked also had very good Amazon reviews
There's also a GM window/door seal grease product that a friend got a tube of, looks similar to the Honda stuff. Classic car folks swear by it.
Besides rubber trim seals, I also extremely recommend 100% pure silicone spray for CV Joint boots, ball joint boots, engine mounts, subframe isolators and suspension bushings.
Inexpensive stuff, ~$3 per spray at Walmart, Home Depot,...
Our 2003 Pilot with ~250K miles is still on the original CV joint boots, just spray and and wipe down the boots to clean off dirt/debis, then spray again to protect.
Do it when I change oil or have it jack up.
Last edited by Legend2TL; 12-12-2014 at 08:08 AM.
12-12-2014, 08:10 AM
Shin Etsu grease? Amazon.com: Honda Genuine Shin-Etsu Grease: Automotive
12-12-2014, 08:17 AM
shitzu
grease wont make it look better. its lube for rubber on rubber contact.if you want to spruce up the black trim, use a detailing product like "mothers; back to black"
12-12-2014, 08:30 AM
fortunately it's not faded...at least not noticeably, but I'm afraid it could fade or crack at some point. I have used back to black in the past, good stuff.
12-12-2014, 11:34 AM
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those lubes are good for friction. Unless you need more friction on your piece.
If your parts are being baked under the sun, you need something else... like wrap the piece in black.
If your parts are being baked under the sun, you need something else... like wrap the piece in black.
12-12-2014, 05:11 PM
Team Owner
The fanboys in TLX section are a lot quieter now than before.
I guess reality has finally sunken in for some of them.
I guess reality has finally sunken in for some of them.
