sigh, joining the m42 ranks.

[dude8383]

welcome to the m42 club

WERD!!!

Thats a really nice 318is to start with..

im currently in the process of dropping my 318..so far i did the front today and tomorrow ill be finishing the rear end.

Get a chip for it!!!! you won't regret the $200 something you'll spend for one lol

[nefarious7907]

nah forget the chip, the Downing Atlanta supercharger is the way to go

[Den]

I am beginning to come to the conclusion myself that a nice clean
low mileage 1991 318is may be the way to go. Love that no-timing-belt-to-deal-with feeling.

Don't get too comfy with that feeling.

http://www.esatclear.ie/~bpurcell/31...ml#timingchain

At around 100,000 miles (like the M3), depending on maintenance and general use, the timing chain system starts showing signs of wear. The symptoms are the same as the tensioner (see Faults page), but, if after replacing the tensioner, the noise persists then the chain and sprockets must be suspected. The noise is pronounced between a certain rev band - usually 2800-4000rpm and normally gets worse as the engine heats up.

On my car, my sprockets were worn The timing chain was also micro-pitted on the rollers but had no stretch.

The system primarily consists of a duplex chain connecting the crankshaft sprocket and both camshaft sprockets. They should all be replaced together. There are two long nylon guides which should be budgeted for too - the original design has been modified. . .

[bmwm3n528]

Original cars are teh stuff. Nice buy.

[Jarvis]

There are 1991 325i models around but then you have to contribute
your own sport seats, spoiler, and LSD (if I am not mistaken).

1991 325i Sport. Same as previous 'is' but without the badging. And 91's had the factory sport sideskirts option.

'89 325i/is is where it's at. Plastic bumpers, w/o airbags.

[Mystikal]

1991 325i Sport. Same as previous 'is' but without the badging. And 91's had the factory sport sideskirts option.

'89 325i/is is where it's at. Plastic bumpers, w/o airbags.

Actually 89+ Canadian-market 325iS' are where it's at. Airbags were never standard, but M-tech II steering wheels and matching shifters were. Just make sure you get one from the West Coast, salt ruins all of them elsewhere.

[BMWM5LOVER]

Actually 89+ Canadian-market 325iS' are where it's at. Airbags were never standard, but M-tech II steering wheels and matching shifters were. Just make sure you get one from the West Coast, salt ruins all of them elsewhere.

Amen to that. Mtech2 steering wheel> anything else out there.

[B2ThaZiZza]

hey the 318is is not that bad think of the fuel savings and handling benefits, if all else fails you can just sell it to me oh and did you get my pm about some of those parts? Lemme know whats up and ill bring my two best friends benjamin franklin and abe lincoln

[Bokes]

I smell an M10 swap!!!!!

yeah dude. atleast 1000hp after turbo.

[e30sd]

how much to repaint it smegma?

[MR 325]

Nice car Pasha, now don't hit anything! :rofl:

[Topper]

Actually 89+ Canadian-market 325iS' are where it's at. Airbags were never standard, but M-tech II steering wheels and matching shifters were. Just make sure you get one from the West Coast, salt ruins all of them elsewhere.

WERD
Canadian IS's almost identical to Euro versions but without the rear foglight symbol on the instrument cluster.
What years did they come standard with M-tech II steering wheels though?

[nefarious7907]

what the rear fog light thing?

[King Luis]

Actually 89+ Canadian-market 325iS' are where it's at. Airbags were never standard, but M-tech II steering wheels and matching shifters were. Just make sure you get one from the West Coast, salt ruins all of them elsewhere.

previous owner of my car got rid of the mtech 2 wheel and replaced for some small racing wheel and put on a dumb loose shifter that would come off every once and awhile.
but yes the 89+ 325is kicks ass.

oh and congrats on the 318...i bet it's nice to save on gas.:P

[Digitalwave]

Nice car Pasha. Think time you won't have a Hamik-special.