From dale_at_unofficialbmw.com Sat May 3 19:15:01 1997
Subject: Re: <E36> Re: VDO gauges vendors AND cheaper source for the holding case
To: milos_at_ix.netcom.com (Milos Klacko)
Date: Sat, 3 May 1997 19:15:01 -0700 (PDT)

Hi Milos,
Do you have a picture postd on your CF guage cluster holder? Am I right in assuming this piece replaces the cubby hole in the dash?

Also, what were the best prices for the guages?

thanks
Dale

> Jim asks:
> >Someone on the Digest said that they could supply individual VDO gauges.
> >I have lost the reference, and would like to find it again. I wish to
> >purchase oil pressure and temperature gauges.
> >Thanks,
> >Jim R
>
> Jim and others considering this upgrade:
> I shopped around & found the best prices with "BCI Performance Warehouse"
> 404-522-3497 (I talked with Jim) {no affiliation and standard disclaimers
> apply}
> Nightvision OP for 150PSI P/N is 350 108

>             OT for 300F     P/N is 310 106

>             Voltmeter       P/N is 332 103

> these are 2" 1/16 or 52mm - perfect fit for use with E36 cars.
> I also heard about people being happy with SummitPoint(??phone), Racers
> Wholesale 800 886 7223 or Imparts 800 325 9043.
>
> P.S for those intersted about the VDO cluster case (E36 ONLY), I now have
> the cheaper solution also for those, who are not that crazy about carbon
> fiber. In addition to offering CF face plate, I had machined several
> pieces in stock black plastic. The plastic for the face plate even
> includes that microscopic texture that is on your radio and other
> interior parts (OBC etc.)
> I am thinking about asking $79 for the case if I can get your stock
> piece. (add $16 if you want to keep it)
> If interseted, please reply via private mail.
> Milos
> - --

>                     ______     ______

> 92 325i           o/______\o o/______\o     
> 94 325is          (oo_OO_oo) (oo_OO_oo)     
>                   []o----o[] []o----o[]

> Phone & Fax:
> (813) 938 6355 (evenings & weekends EST)
> Milos Klacko (milos_at_ix.netcom.com)
> Check my BMW Web Page with details about REAL CARBON FIBER TRIM for your
> car at: http://www.wp.com/MilosBMW
>

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                       |            Dale Beuning           |
                       |       email: dale_at_unofficialbmw.com     |
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From dale_at_unofficialbmw.com Sun May 4 12:04:04 1997
Subject: Re: <E36> Re: VDO gauges vendors AND cheaper source for the holding case
To: milos_at_ix.netcom.com (Milos Klacko)
Date: Sun, 4 May 1997 12:04:04 -0700 (PDT)

Hi Milos,
What do you think about putting together a CF - VDO guage kit? I know I'd rather buy everything in one place, even at a slight markup, and know I had all the parts I needed to do the job. Ron Stygar wrote up a VDO guage install guide, perhaps you could get his permission to include a copy of that in the kit as well... It's on my E36 page in the interior section. www.unofficialbmw.com/e36.html

$22*3=$66 + $markup
$79 (cf guage holder)

• $145 + markup that's the same or slightly more than BMP/bav auto is charging...

what do you think?

Dale

> Hello Dale ,
>
> in fact I was today with my buddy who does my web page.
> WE were scanning several new pictures of new CF pieces that I now offer.
> I assume it will be within the next 2-4 days before he puts them up.
> Stay tuned and keep checking my web site from day to day.
>
> ....and yes you are right the VDO cluster goes into the area of sunglases
> holder under the OBC. (BTW a perfect fit for 3 gauges.
>
> THe best prices were from BCI (Jim) he charged me 21.99 per piece...
> I think he gave me a wholesale discount,since I deal with parts as well..
>
>
> take care Milos
>
> Take care. Milos
> -----------------------------------
>
> --

>                     ______     ______

> 92 325i           o/______\o o/______\o     
> 94 325is          (oo_OO_oo) (oo_OO_oo)     
>                   []o----o[] []o----o[]

> Phone & Fax:
> (813) 938 6355 (evenings & weekends EST)
> Milos Klacko (milos_at_ix.netcom.com)
> Check my BMW Web Page with details about REAL CARBON FIBER TRIM for your
> car at: http://www.wp.com/MilosBMW
>

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                       |            Dale Beuning           |
                       |       email: dale_at_unofficialbmw.com     |
                       | web: http://www.unofficialbmw.com |
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From milos_at_ix.netcom.com Sun May 4 00:58:11 1997
by dfw-ix16.ix.netcom.com (8.8.4/8.8.4)
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Date: Sun, 04 May 1997 02:54:30 -0700
From: Milos Klacko <milos_at_ix.netcom.com>
To: dale_at_unofficialbmw.com
Subject: Re: <E36> Re: VDO gauges vendors AND cheaper source for the holding case

Dale Beuning wrote:
>
> Hi Milos,
> Do you have a picture postd on your CF guage cluster holder?
> Am I right in assuming this piece replaces the cubby hole in the dash?
>
> Also, what were the best prices for the guages?
>
> thanks
> Dale
>

Hello Dale ,

in fact I was today with my buddy who does my web page. WE were scanning several new pictures of new CF pieces that I now offer. I assume it will be within the next 2-4 days before he puts them up. Stay tuned and keep checking my web site from day to day.

....and yes you are right the VDO cluster goes into the area of sunglases holder under the OBC. (BTW a perfect fit for 3 gauges.

THe best prices were from BCI (Jim) he charged me 21.99 per piece... I think he gave me a wholesale discount,since I deal with parts as well..

take care Milos

Take care. Milos

--

92 325i           o/______\o o/______\o     
94 325is          (oo_OO_oo) (oo_OO_oo)     
                  []o----o[] []o----o[]

Phone & Fax:
(813) 938 6355 (evenings & weekends EST) Milos Klacko (milos_at_ix.netcom.com)
Check my BMW Web Page with details about REAL CARBON FIBER TRIM for your car at: http://www.wp.com/MilosBMW

From dale_at_unofficialbmw.com Sun May 4 22:05:47 1997
Subject: Re: <E36> Re: VDO gauges vendors AND cheaper source for the holding case
To: milos_at_ix.netcom.com (Milos Klacko)
Date: Sun, 4 May 1997 22:05:47 -0700 (PDT)

Ah,
Very good point. I understand completely, I always forget about that tech-support part! For my math, well I was adding up the wrong parts...

When I'm ready to get the guages, I'll order the holder from you.

Dale

> Dale Beuning wrote:
> >
> > Hi Milos,
> > What do you think about putting together a CF - VDO guage kit?
> > I know I'd rather buy everything in one place, even at a slight markup,
> > and know I had all the parts I needed to do the job.
> > Ron Stygar wrote up a VDO guage install guide, perhaps you could get his
> > permission to include a copy of that in the kit as well... It's on
> > my E36 page in the interior section. www.unofficialbmw.com/e36.html
> >
> > $22*3=$66 + $markup
> > $79 (cf guage holder)
> > = $145 + markup
> > that's the same or slightly more than BMP/bav auto is charging...
>
>
> Hi Dale,
> you have me lost a little in your math here, but anyway...
>
> I do not want to get into selling complete kits, because I would have to
> field a bunch of questions and I do not have time to do that.
>
> I will continue to sell only CF int trim, VDO cluster case in stock black
> or with the CF face plate - the rest will be up to the customer.
> I do not think that in order to save over $150 it would be difficult for
> somebody to spend some time on the phone getting the other parts.
> See the BMP kit is $359.
> If someone buys the case from me for $79 then about another +/- $70 on
> gauges and +/- $60 on senders and the wires & connectors they do save 150
> over BMP.
> All I want is make about $50 on the case and NO HEADACHES caused by
> numerous phone conversations and E-mails with anal BMW owners.
> Let's admit it - we all are a little anal, otherwise we would not be on
> the digest in the firs place.... :-)
>
> Take care. Milos
> -----------------------------------
>
> --

>                     ______     ______

> 92 325i           o/______\o o/______\o     
> 94 325is          (oo_OO_oo) (oo_OO_oo)     
>                   []o----o[] []o----o[]

> Phone & Fax:
> (813) 938 6355 (evenings & weekends EST)
> Milos Klacko (milos_at_ix.netcom.com)
> Check my BMW Web Page with details about REAL CARBON FIBER TRIM for your
> car at: http://www.wp.com/MilosBMW
>

--

                       |            Dale Beuning           |
                       |       email: dale_at_unofficialbmw.com     |
                       | web: http://www.unofficialbmw.com |
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From milos_at_ix.netcom.com Sun May 4 17:56:48 1997
by dfw-ix10.ix.netcom.com (8.8.4/8.8.4)
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Date: Sun, 04 May 1997 19:52:54 -0700
From: Milos Klacko <milos_at_ix.netcom.com>
To: dale_at_unofficialbmw.com
Subject: Re: <E36> Re: VDO gauges vendors AND cheaper source for the holding case

Dale Beuning wrote:
>
> Hi Milos,
> What do you think about putting together a CF - VDO guage kit?
> I know I'd rather buy everything in one place, even at a slight markup,
> and know I had all the parts I needed to do the job.
> Ron Stygar wrote up a VDO guage install guide, perhaps you could get his
> permission to include a copy of that in the kit as well... It's on
> my E36 page in the interior section. www.unofficialbmw.com/e36.html
>
> $22*3=$66 + $markup
> $79 (cf guage holder)
> = $145 + markup
> that's the same or slightly more than BMP/bav auto is charging...

Hi Dale,
you have me lost a little in your math here, but anyway...

I do not want to get into selling complete kits, because I would have to field a bunch of questions and I do not have time to do that.

I will continue to sell only CF int trim, VDO cluster case in stock black or with the CF face plate - the rest will be up to the customer. I do not think that in order to save over $150 it would be difficult for somebody to spend some time on the phone getting the other parts. See the BMP kit is $359.
If someone buys the case from me for $79 then about another +/- $70 on gauges and +/- $60 on senders and the wires & connectors they do save 150 over BMP.
All I want is make about $50 on the case and NO HEADACHES caused by numerous phone conversations and E-mails with anal BMW owners. Let's admit it - we all are a little anal, otherwise we would not be on the digest in the firs place.... :-)

Take care. Milos

--

92 325i           o/______\o o/______\o     
94 325is          (oo_OO_oo) (oo_OO_oo)     
                  []o----o[] []o----o[]

Phone & Fax:
(813) 938 6355 (evenings & weekends EST) Milos Klacko (milos_at_ix.netcom.com)
Check my BMW Web Page with details about REAL CARBON FIBER TRIM for your car at: http://www.wp.com/MilosBMW

From dale_at_unofficialbmw.com Fri Jun 6 20:00:23 1997
Subject: Re: <e36> euro -spec M3 heat shield
To: milos_at_ix.netcom.com (Milos Klacko)
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 1997 20:00:23 -0700 (PDT)

Hi Milos,
Has anyone responded on this? I have the Euro M3 microfiche, and can look it up this weekend if you need it or any other part #.

Dale

>
> Simon writes:
> >Vlasis noted that his air temp measurements indicated that shielding >the
> air input from the rest of the engine compartment was a good idea. > I just
> thought I'd add the observation that a euro-spec E36 M3 I >looked at in
> South Africa had a heat shield between the air-box and the >engine. FWIW
> it would appear
> >the the M engineers and Vlasis are in agreement.
> >Simon Kennedy
> >'95 M3
>
> can any of you S.Afr. or EU digesters find a BMW part number for this
> shield. I do have one "home made" from CF, but it sure would be nice to
> be able to make a Motorsport replica from CF.
> (if I can get the part #, the chances are we can get here (to US) the
> piece sooner or later .
> Milos
> - --

>                     ______     ______

> 92 325i           o/______\o o/______\o     
> 94 325is          (oo_OO_oo) (oo_OO_oo)     
>                   []o----o[] []o----o[]

> Phone & Fax:
> (813) 938 6355 (evenings & weekends EST)
> Milos Klacko (milos_at_ix.netcom.com)
> Check my BMW Web Page with details about REAL CARBON FIBER TRIM for your
> car at: http://www.wp.com/MilosBMW
>

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                       |            Dale Beuning           |
                       |       email: dale_at_unofficialbmw.com     |
                       | web: http://www.unofficialbmw.com |
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