Why Do People hate the 318 so much?

[wolfgangstbd]

My black 318is consistently ran 2-3 seconds faster per lap than this years SpecE30 winner at Miller Motorsports Park. And I know he's a better driver than me...

Low weight + balance > torque

you should've built a m42 spece30

[lennon]

never driven or been in a 318i(m42) but i did have a 84 m10. Fun car in the 5k and up rpms. Light and great mpg. But in the end my eta still kicks it in the ass. Nothing can be made up for the low end of an 2.7L. Even the gearing when the eta does 85 maxed out in 3rd gear and still pulls 4th an 5th. I miss the 318i tho

clearly never had an "i" car. your eta's extra 10lb/ft of low rpm tq does not make up for the huge amount of power left on the table compared to a b25. typical eta owner delusions.

[Jean]

the m42 carries my e30 from corner to corner just fine. ive never driven a 4cyl car that has impressed me at low rpm's so i could really care less how much guts it has under the powerband. its pretty hard to be in a low rpm any way with a 4.10

M42 is gutless compared to newer Honda 4cyl engines, go drive an RSX...way more torque.

[nando]

pretty sure M42s aren't allowed in SpecE30 because nobody built them. Same with etas.. the goal of the series is to have the cheapest/safest builds, not the fastest cars. that's easier when everyone has the same car to start with.

[e30trooper]

clearly never had an "i" car. your eta's extra 10lb/ft of low rpm tq does not make up for the huge amount of power left on the table compared to a b25. typical eta owner delusions.

um i have been in a b25, i never said that my eta was more powerfull than an I, I said the eta pulled alot harded than a m10. And im sure it pulls harder than a m42 aswell. I never said anything about a b25. The b25 has a rpm range as in mid and top end.

[Jonny Cash]

pretty sure M42s aren't allowed in SpecE30 because nobody built them. Same with etas.. the goal of the series is to have the cheapest/safest builds, not the fastest cars. that's easier when everyone has the same car to start with.

From what I understand, noone was ever competitive enough. They would probably fair well on the lower speed tracks, but anyting up to 90-100 I wouldnt think they'd stand a chance.

[lennon]

Nothing can be made up for the low end of an 2.7L. Even the gearing when the eta does 85 maxed out in 3rd gear and still pulls 4th an 5th.

its hard to understand your version of the english language but this is the eta-loving bs i was referring to. i dont know what your definition of 'pulling' is but an eta with 2.93 or 2.79 rear gear in .81 fifth gear is barely pulling its own weight.

[tjts1]

clearly never had an "i" car. your eta's extra 10lb/ft of low rpm tq does not make up for the huge amount of power left on the table compared to a b25. typical eta owner delusions.

Do you ever read your own writing? Its embarrassing.

[naplesE30]

I find the m42 very rewarding to drive hard. Its a fun light weight car that if driven correctly can be very satisfying. No, it doesnt have power down low but if you keep it above 5k its great. There is no room for error with the m42, but what a great feeling when you put in a good time. Its the perfect autocross/dd in my opinion.

[selturk]

M42 FTW.. Great DD + High Rev turns heads for sure.

[Streichholzschächtelchen]

m20 ftw

[ThaiRacer]

hahahah then whyd you dump your m42is for an m42 e36???


now youre just trippin. have you ever driven a proper m20 e30? that first e30 you had does not count...

come ride in my car someday.

anywho i do agree the m42 in an e30 is great. all e30s are great! but i dont like working on m42s.

Car had to much issues man. Theres more issues then the eyes can see. I want to start fresh with a bone stock E30. So I would know what has been done to the car instead of finding random problems everyday. Yeah lol I heard your car is quite a beast.

[SamE30e]

I liked mine when it had the M42 in it.

[z31maniac]

My black 318is consistently ran 2-3 seconds faster per lap than this years SpecE30 winner at Miller Motorsports Park. And I know he's a better driver than me...

Low weight + balance > torque

225/45 real slicks vs 205/50 DOT R comps?

[Stephen]

clearly never had an "i" car. your eta's extra 10lb/ft of low rpm tq does not make up for the huge amount of power left on the table compared to a b25. typical eta owner delusions.

So because the I is more powerful than the eta, the m10 is faster than the eta?