94' BMW 318Ti, should I?

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  • imprttuner88
    Wrencher
    • Jun 2009
    • 293

    #1

    94' BMW 318Ti, should I?

    Getting ready to pick up a 95' 318Ti with 119k on it. Previous owner had it setup for DSP autox. An older owner who paid meticulous attention to detail and maintanence.

    What has been done in last 2 years:

    1. rebuilt front and rear suspension
    2. koni yellows
    3. H&R race springs
    4. H&R sway bars

    Done in the last year:

    1. Cooling system flush
    2. New WP and tstat
    3. New clutch/flywheel
    4. Used tranny w/26k
    5. Bav Auto Strut brace
    6. A/C serviced
    7. New EBC brakes front and rear
    8. Redline fluid in tranny and rearend
    9. replaced all vac lines
    10. Stock 15" 325 mesh rims with R comps for autox
    12. Borbets (not sure which ones) with like new street tires.


    My question is should I go ahead and put a timing chain/tensioner on this car. It will NOT be a DD, this car will be used by my brother and I to co drive this upcoming auto-x season and years beyond. Car runs like a sewing machine now.

    I am getting this thing for what feels like a steal........
    Last edited by imprttuner88; 01-05-2010, 07:12 PM. Reason: correction on year, I thought was a 94, its a 95!
    1987 325i LeChump: H&R Race springs, weight reduction and beat to hell

    2005 Mazda RX8: Koni Yellows, Hotchkis FSB, 245 BFG Rivals RTR #11

    2011 Mazda CX7 Sport: The family truckster

    2001 Buick Park Ave: The DD grandpamobile

    1991 Ford F150 XLT 302: camping/towing
  • scabzzzz
    Estado de mierda de encargo
    • Jul 2007
    • 6870

    #2
    From experience, get rid of the M44. Put in some 24valve action. M52 or greater. Upgrade the rear end. Done.

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    • Joe318is
      R3V OG
      • Sep 2005
      • 6451

      #3


      bestest site eva!!!!!!!!1


      Originally posted by vlad
      Do you know anybody else who built that many bad ass E30s?

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      • scabzzzz
        Estado de mierda de encargo
        • Jul 2007
        • 6870

        #4
        Originally posted by Joe318is
        www.318ti.org

        bestest site eva!!!!!!!!1
        Too bad half the population on that forum is even more newb than bimmerforums. I dont think I ever obtained useful information from there.

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        • Joe318is
          R3V OG
          • Sep 2005
          • 6451

          #5
          WUT!! That place is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111111oneeleven

          its like the bestest wealth of knowledges and smart peoples and great parts.



          Originally posted by vlad
          Do you know anybody else who built that many bad ass E30s?

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          • xphiledan
            Mod Crazy
            • May 2009
            • 706

            #6
            M52! How much u paying?

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            • 325ix
              R3V OG
              • Aug 2009
              • 7783

              #7
              What is he asking? sounds like a great car

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              • b*saint
                No R3VLimiter
                • May 2006
                • 3794

                #8
                Ive owned two. They are basically e30's but newer.
                Ma che cazzo state dicendo? :|

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                • imprttuner88
                  Wrencher
                  • Jun 2009
                  • 293

                  #9
                  It is more than prob some of you would pay. But this guys is OCD about his cars. I feel comfortable paying a bit of a premium for a well maintained car that I would jump in and drive to Cali in. $4500. Pics in a few
                  1987 325i LeChump: H&R Race springs, weight reduction and beat to hell

                  2005 Mazda RX8: Koni Yellows, Hotchkis FSB, 245 BFG Rivals RTR #11

                  2011 Mazda CX7 Sport: The family truckster

                  2001 Buick Park Ave: The DD grandpamobile

                  1991 Ford F150 XLT 302: camping/towing

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                  • imprttuner88
                    Wrencher
                    • Jun 2009
                    • 293

                    #10
                    Pics as promised in racing trim..... awaiting pics in street trim.





                    1987 325i LeChump: H&R Race springs, weight reduction and beat to hell

                    2005 Mazda RX8: Koni Yellows, Hotchkis FSB, 245 BFG Rivals RTR #11

                    2011 Mazda CX7 Sport: The family truckster

                    2001 Buick Park Ave: The DD grandpamobile

                    1991 Ford F150 XLT 302: camping/towing

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                    • danham
                      Noobie
                      • Dec 2009
                      • 5

                      #11
                      I would offer $4000 for that car.

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                      • Jand3rson
                        Banned
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 37587

                        #12
                        ROFL @ the 2x4/duct tape camera mount.

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                        • e30love
                          E30 Modder
                          • May 2007
                          • 831

                          #13
                          he is ocd and he has wood and duct tape in his car like that. Stickers? agreed rofl.
                          sigpic
                          24v swapped

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                          • imprttuner88
                            Wrencher
                            • Jun 2009
                            • 293

                            #14
                            nope, magnets. I picked on him about that camera mount. This pic is say 1.5 yrs old. he finally bought a real one lol!
                            1987 325i LeChump: H&R Race springs, weight reduction and beat to hell

                            2005 Mazda RX8: Koni Yellows, Hotchkis FSB, 245 BFG Rivals RTR #11

                            2011 Mazda CX7 Sport: The family truckster

                            2001 Buick Park Ave: The DD grandpamobile

                            1991 Ford F150 XLT 302: camping/towing

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