RE: E36><M3) More Incremental Bang for the Buck

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    FRANK and Co;
              The vendor for re-machined OE flywheels you may be thinking of 
is Jim Rowe of Metric Mechanic.He stocks some lightened flywheels,has a core 
exchange program,or will mill your existing one for you.My E28 535i flywheel 
came back far better than I expected,and with the headwork Jim did, and his 
exhaust package,the car is almost scary in it's instant acceleration.
                              "RA"/BobG.



>From: "Franklin W. Nelson" <fnelson@domain.elided>
>To: "Tarun Kundhi" <julie-tarun@domain.elided>
>CC: "BMW Digest" <bmw-digest@domain.elided>
>Subject: RE: E36><M3) More Incremental Bang for the Buck
>Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:05:14 -0700
>
>Tarun,
>
>Thanks for your input.  I'm posting my reply (including your input) to the
>list so everyone knows some people (including me, so far) have positive
>experiences with Turner.
>
>Good question on the flywheel.  Most of them are aftermarket aluminum.
>However, at least one vendor (i've forgotten who) sells a modified factory
>flywheel that has been milled.  If there is a "motorsport" lightweight
>flywheel available (I heard from someone that the E34 M5 came stock with a
>lightweight flywheel.  Why not the M3?) I'd sure like to know about it.
>
>Frank Nelson
>BMWCCA Los Angeles Chapter
>'95 M3, Motorsport X-braces (upper & lower), JC chip w/euro hfm and Dinan
>cold air intake
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Tarun Kundhi [mailto:julie-tarun@domain.elided]
>Sent: Monday, May 22, 2000 1:51 PM
>To: fnelson@domain.elided
>Subject: RE:E36><M3) More Incremental Bang for the Buck
>
>Frank,
>
>I feel the need to share my experiences with Turner for you.  Up until
>recently, I had never spent any significant $$$ with TMS.  Generally
>purchasing maintenance items such a brake pads and rotors.  Soon after
>acquiring my E30 M3, I decided to install an oil pan baffle (very
>important for that particular model).  I ordered it from TMS.  Received
>it as expected and attempted the install myself.  I noticed that the fit
>wasn't quite perfect, but I made a small modification and completed the
>job.  I decided to get feedback from the E30 M3 list about possible
>consequences as a result of my modifications.  I determined everything
>was ok.  In any case, Will Turner was proactive and contacted me before
>I had a chance to call his shop and discuss the issue.  (He had seen my
>post to the list.)  He offered to replace the baffle.  Since it was
>already installed, I stated I really didn't want to do the job again.
>Will then offered to credit the entire cost of the baffle back to me.
>Which of course I accepted.  IMHO, this type of service is rare, these
>days.
>
>When I decided to rebuild the motor to a 2.5, I sourced most the parts
>from TMS.  They went as far as removing items that came with the "2.5
>kit" per my requests.  I know most other vendors would have said no to
>removing items because it is sold as a "kit" and priced accordingly.  Or
>that if I wanted to only buy certain pieces that could be done but would
>be priced by the piece and not the kit price less $$$ for the items I
>didn't want.  At a critical point in the rebuild we discovered we needed
>additionally parts.  I was able to call TMS and they shipped the
>necessary items for Sat delivery, so we could complete the project.
>
>I have always received the highest level of service from TMS.  I don't
>personally know anyone that works there.  Until my motor rebuild, I had
>not spent lots of $$$ with them.  I consider myself to be an average
>customer.  However, I have always received top notch products (except
>the baffle) and service from them.  They have been knowledgeable and
>honest.  I would recommend you discuss your specific concerns with them.
>Ask for references in your area that have the specific mod and then
>arrange to see those cars.  One last thought, many vendors sell the same
>exact parts but repackage or rebrand the parts and significantly mark up
>the price.  So don't end up paying more just because the part comes from
>Dinan, Korman, etc.
>
>BTW, is the lightened flywheel a Motorsport part or stock part that has
>been shaved?
>
>Good Luck,
>
>Tarun Kundhi
>91 M3 2.5 koalapower
>95 525i
>
>
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