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From digest.v6.n640 Sat May 24 17:34:45 1997
From: FSTBMWM3_at_aol.com
Date: Thu, 8 May 1997 10:57:20 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: E36 M3 Brake Line Upgrade + Funny quote from Ford dealer

Last weekend I finished putting the Teflon / Kevlar braided brake lines on my M3.

I was amazed by the difference ! The brakes were so much different, I thought I screwed up something .
(Track junkies are propably laughing at me know, but hey there's always a first time for everything.)

Brakes feel linear and progressive right from the instant you apply pressure.

IMHO the M3 should have come like that from the factory. Especially since these are DOT approved.

The stock brake lines looked like the best OEM brake lines I have ever seen.The rubber on the M3 OEM lines is bulletproof.

My friend with his 97 Ford Cobra was helping me out, and we took a look at his OEM brake lines. They were as soft as garden hose ! My buddy was embarrased.

Like Pat Donahue mentioned a couple of digests ago, the M3 and other Bimmers are the best combinations of power , handling, class, ergonomics and functionality.

Here's the funny quote. After some track time last weekend, my friends' Cobra ate through another serpentine (accessories) belt. Although the Ford dealer admitted that Ford has a memo out on this problem, he said "this is the last time we will replace the belt free. I would suggest not to rev up the car and drive by the speed limits. If you want to take the car on the track, I 'd suggest buying an M3"

The dealer had no idea, I owned one, it was he personal opinion but still very interesting.

Regards
Vlasis
95 M3

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