miklm

King George I

miklm — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:38:20 +0000

“Much indeed to be regretted, party disputes are now carried to such a length, and truth is so enveloped in mist and false representation, that it is extremely difficult to know through what channel to seek it. This difficulty to one, who is of no party, and whose sole wish is to pursue with undeviating steps a path which would lead this country to respectability, wealth, and happiness, is exceedingly to be lamented. But such, for wise purposes, it is presumed, is the turbulence of human passions in party disputes, when victory more than truth is the palm contended for,” – George Washington, in a letter to Timothy Pickering, July 27, 1795.

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FS: 1996 BMW 328is (E36) 5MT Alpine white coupe

miklm — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:57:53 +0000

The Basics:
1996 BMW 328is, Alpine White
2-door coupe, 5-speed manual transmission, 2.8L I6, 2.93 open diff
164,xxx miles
SOLD!

Recent parts:
ZHP short shift knob (2/2008)
Front strut mounts, Sway bar end links
Koni Yellow SA shocks (F/R), H&R Sport springs
UUC Swaybarbarians (SPEC E36) sway bars
Rear shock reinforcement/mount kit
Wheel stud conversion
Tie rods, LCABs, Control arms
– All new suspension parts installed on 5/17/2008
– Alignment on 5/22/2008 (spec sheet available)
Rear BREMBO (OE) rotors, Front Wagner (OE) rotors
Axxis/PBR brake pads (F/R)
– Rear brakes 6/3/2008 with new R caliper pin bushings, new pad wear sensor
– Front brakes 8/8/2008 with new pad wear sensor
– Brake fluid flush 3/2009, ATE Blue fluid
AC compressor replaced 7/1/2008
Alternator replaced on 12/22/2008 (Duralast/Autozone OE replacement w/ lifetime warranty)
Radiator, Coolant hoses (upper & lower), belts, Water pump (metal impeller), Thermostat
– Cooling system replaced 2/7/2009 as preventative maintenance
Lamin-X yellow fog light film (1/2009) and new L fog light

The Very Good:
– Interior is 9/10. Seats show on the most minor wear; better than almost any E36 you will find.
– Headliner and door panels are perfect. Many 3-series have problems, not this one!
– Car has no mechanical issues. Motor is strong, uses no oil, clutch and transmission are good
– Good AC (recharged last year after AC compressor replaced)
– Stock 6-disc CD changer and factory radio. I have a tape adapter for iPod
– OBC in excellent condition – all buttons work, no missing pixels
– Upgraded suspension – sporty, not harsh. Koni shocks, H&R springs
– 15% window tint, 7/2008
– Complete tool kit in trunk! Most are missing, this one is complete!
– Extensive maintenance performed. 15W-40 oil used
– Stock drivetrain – even the intake and exhaust
– All records/receipts available since I bought the car. Original books/manuals.
– Receipts total almost $4,000
– Cup holders! Center arm rest! Has the premium center console with 2 cup holders and fold-down arm rest

1996 BMW 328is

Pictures from Germany

miklm — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

BMW Welt & Museum, Munich

Nurburgring

Porsche Museum – Stuttgart

Fresh back from Texas

miklm — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

1996 328is, 5MT, 100% stock (see how long that lasts)

*Updates*
2/08 17″ ‘95 M3 wheels from black car
5/08 Koni SA Yellows, H&R Sport springs, wheel stud conversion, fresh bushings, control arms, tie rods, UUC Swaybarbarian SpecE36 bars
6/08 Rear Brembo OE rotors, Axxis/PBR street pads
7/08 15% window tint
8/08 Front OE rotors, Axxis/PBR street pads

RIP

miklm — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

1/31/2008

Murdered by a Dodge Ram while unoccupied in a Papa John’s parking lot. What a disappointing way to go.

Purchased: 12/22/2006, 155k miles
Totaled: 1/31/2008, 182k miles

Absolutely the best of the four BMWs I’ve owned thus far. So what’s next? … Wait and see.

Site update

miklm — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

I’ve implemented a new site design for the first time since 2002, so enjoy it. Let me know if you find anything broken; I’m sure I didn’t catch all the bugs tonight.

The layout is based on a template from andreasviklund.com, so go check out his stuff. Its good work.

Alternate DNS servers

miklm — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000

http://www.wildblue.cc/wbforums/archive/index.php/t-1738.html

Updated, 12/4/2009

Google Public DNS
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Cisco
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Recent event photos

miklm — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Deal's Gap – July 16-17, 2007

Barber Motorsports Park – The Porsche 250 – July 2007

Happy Fourth!

miklm — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

“It is the responsibility of the patriot to protect his country from its government.” –Thomas Paine (courtesy of TheAgitator.com)