<MISC> re: Questions...

[Knute Ream <knute@xxxxxxxxx>]

At 03:32 PM 8/26/98 -0400, 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?)

Yup; that's a four door M3

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

Waste of Bandwidth (aka "Waste of Breath"); off-topic

>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.  How do
>I contact Jim?

http://www.bonnevillemotorwerks.com/

It should be noted that the newer models (OBD-II; generally post-'95)
aren't upgraded by Jim anymore by "swapping the chip"; it's a flash memory
(software) upgrade that is pumped in via the diagnostic port.  This gives
you two alternatives; sending the box to Jim, or making arrangements with
one of a few "Conforti-certified" shops capable of doing the upgrade to
your car through the port (no disassembly required).

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

Why wait?  You still have the same limitations either way of babying the
engine until it's fully broken in, and the only difference the way I see it
is the added temptation of letting that shark roar when you should still be
during the break-in period.

Of course, if you need help putting some miles on it to get through the
break in period, I'd be glad to assist...  ;-)

- -Knute

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