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Triton540i
05-31-2006, 11:10 AM
Hey Everyone,

It's Eric from Minneapolis! I've been missing in action for quite sometime and I'm really sorry about that. This site has inspired me in so many ways and the support from my fellow BMW owners has been amazing. Long ago when I was first introduced to this forum, I remember all the great advice on how to fix things and suggestions given when people had something to rant about, good stuff. This site inspired me to build my own owner's group in the Minneapolis area and we're going through our steps of organization to better serve our members. I'm finally going to Chicago after wanting to do the E34 festival/gathering for quite sometime. I look forward to meeting several of you and know that if you aren't there in person, at least you'll be there in spirit. You are a bunch of great people, really! I love to read your educational posts and like seeing pictures of your beloved E34s. I can't begin to tell you the confidence this board has given me to work on my car. Last weekend with a bit of assistance from a couple of my group's members, installed all new suspension in my 5er. I've assisted in replacing Thrust Arms, Control Arms, Brakes, Suspension and other stuff for other members and can't believe other people can't understand how wonderful these cars truly are to work on. Well... I'm rambling, my mind is on being outside in my car and that's where I'm about to go... but I just wanted to say "Hello" to the group and give a heartfelt thanks to all of you! Drive safe to Chicago for the meet next week and my car and I look forward to the next adventure in the BMW world. :)


Sincerely,

Eric Kozar
Minneapolis Bimmer Group Founder
TechnoBMW.com

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Torque
05-31-2006, 12:57 PM
welcome back.

question: hows the ride with those wheels (assuming that those are genuine e36 rims and you run spacers)?

Triton540i
05-31-2006, 03:00 PM
Hey Torque,

Actually those are the factory E34 Basketweave wheels (Not pictured, those are my winter storage wheels) with Continental Extreme Contacts running at 225/60 15s, pressure at 48-50psi (no unusual wear problems). I actually just installed Koni fully adjustable suspension with H&R springs... I don't really think I'm going to go with bigger rims, I like the flex in the tires with the 15's. The ride is firm, the car barely has any noticable body roll, but with the 15" wheels, the ride is a little bit more forgiving and you can feel the tires flex, very predictable in cornering and no more understeer problems.

-Eric