Re: Rookie questions

[Brian M Kennedy <kennedy@xxxxxx>]

Mike Rivera wrote:
> 
> I'm new to the digest, so please bare with me.
> 
> What's an M3/4 -  (is this the 4-door model?)

Yep.  You may see it on some of your BMW paperwork even.

> I think I've got most of the abbreviations down, but I can't figure out what
> "WOB" stands for?

Waste Of Bandwidth -- usually a rant, flame, or some other off-topic (non BMW)
discussion

> 
> Lastly, I have a brand new 1998 M3 4-door w/5-speed manual.  If I want to
> have Jim C. upgrade the computer, do I have to send the box to him or does
> he just send me a chip to plug in?  I've seen conflicting messages. 

Currently, you remove and FedEx your DME to him; he FedEx's it back.
There is rumor that there will be an alternative in a couple months.
Just a rumor.

> How do
> I contact Jim?

You can buy through Turner Motorsport -- see www.turnermotorsport.com.


> My M3 has only 800 miles on it so far - how long should I wait to do this?

I waited until after break-in was over -- but I cannot justify that as necessary or
wise.  I just figured if I was going to be babying it, the
upgrade in power could probably wait.


Brian
98 M3/4
(to be sharked as soon as I can stand to park it for 2 days;
 and I know JimC will be home ;^)

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