M21d24 is a total hunk of shit

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  • redbull 325is
    R3V OG
    • Feb 2004
    • 7471

    #16
    i mean YUROPE
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    • winstontj
      E30 Addict
      • Mar 2007
      • 500

      #17
      why do you guys want bioD so bad? Why not just tune your M20 or eta to get 30+mpg and be done with it???

      even with bioD if you drive like a jackass you'll still get shitty mpg's

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      • FredK
        R3V OG
        • Oct 2003
        • 14747

        #18
        I'm gonna guess the attraction is if you run straight WVO, you can usually get the raw material for free. So as long as you have a buddy that owns a Chinese restaurant or a fish fry place, you should be all set. :)

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        • winstontj
          E30 Addict
          • Mar 2007
          • 500

          #19
          I guess but that shite stinks, its messy and till you've done it most people dont realize how hard, messy, disgusting it is to collect the stuff... your trunk (or god forbid you have a touring) turns into a grease pit, you stink! Ever meet/know a fisherman?

          I bought a MB 300td parts car once that was converted over to bioD... It was trashed, like the inside of the entire car was on the line at he local McDonalds... We junked the car because it smelled so bad.

          The grass is always greener... get a mint eta and dont drive like a jackass - that (IMO) is the only way to keep the costs down

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          • Garageaholic
            Freestyle Fabricator
            • Dec 2005
            • 5204

            #20
            Originally posted by winstontj
            why do you guys want bioD so bad? Why not just tune your M20 or eta to get 30+mpg and be done with it???

            even with bioD if you drive like a jackass you'll still get shitty mpg's
            How do you "tune" for better gas mileage?? other than the obvious changing your driving habits...
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            • bdi_fc
              Wrencher
              • May 2006
              • 273

              #21
              Anyone driven the new "advanced diesels" that BMW offers?
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              • Apex381
                Mod Crazy
                • Mar 2004
                • 740

                #22
                Originally posted by bdi_fc
                Anyone driven the new "advanced diesels" that BMW offers?
                I know that 280 hp and 400 ft lbs of torque in the new 335d and still being able to get 38 combined mpg is a pretty awesome thing. I want one.
                1987 325is - sold
                2001 330i - New DD

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                • 2002maniac
                  R3V Elite
                  • Feb 2005
                  • 4260

                  #23
                  i got 35mpg on my last tank in my chipped/cammed 318is

                  :p

                  next week I'll have the slicks on passing pee cars

                  :p :p

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                  • 92 mtechnic cabrio
                    Honesty is not the best policy!
                    • Dec 2003
                    • 4907

                    #24
                    Originally posted by M3fan4eva
                    How do you "tune" for better gas mileage?? other than the obvious changing your driving habits...
                    first thing that comes to mind is putting in a shitty camshaft, like an eta cam into an i head or something.

                    other than that, I could imagine tuning the M20 for "more power" so that it takes less effort to get to teh desired speed more quickly.

                    and of course, lightening your car and especially any rotational or unsprung weight.
                    R.I.P 07/01/09 - 04/23/10 :(

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                    • backtrail69
                      R3V Elite
                      • Jul 2005
                      • 4471

                      #25
                      I am not complaining, I get 30 mpg freeway in my eta and 25 city..
                      :: PNW Crew ::
                      '87 325 4dr, '74 2002

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                      • YAN-3
                        R3V OG
                        • Jan 2004
                        • 6018

                        #26
                        Originally posted by Charlie
                        Yep, the Lincoln Coupes and the diesel rangers got the M21 as well, both were collosal pieces of shit.

                        -Charlie
                        wait wait, so can i get an injection pump from one of these cars for my m21? if so what exact year range did these m21 come on in the states and on what models. please be specific.

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                        • Charlie
                          kid tested, administrator approved
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 6686

                          #27
                          Originally posted by YAN-3
                          wait wait, so can i get an injection pump from one of these cars for my m21? if so what exact year range did these m21 come on in the states and on what models. please be specific.
                          No, no you can't. All the Diesel shit is NLA from any Ford dealer. They'll just laugh.

                          -Charlie
                          Swing wild, brake later, don't apologize.
                          '89 324d, '76 02, '98 318ti, '03 Z4, '07 MCS, '07 F800s - Bonafide BMW elitist prick.
                          FYYFF

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                          • backtrail69
                            R3V Elite
                            • Jul 2005
                            • 4471

                            #28
                            I think he just wants a good used pump.
                            :: PNW Crew ::
                            '87 325 4dr, '74 2002

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                            • YAN-3
                              R3V OG
                              • Jan 2004
                              • 6018

                              #29
                              Originally posted by backtrail69
                              I think he just wants a good used pump.
                              yup. i love the touring but not enough to drop 3K+

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                              • 2002maniac
                                R3V Elite
                                • Feb 2005
                                • 4260

                                #30
                                Originally posted by M3fan4eva
                                How do you "tune" for better gas mileage?? other than the obvious changing your driving habits...
                                Standalone makes it very easy. You can tune your fuel map to go to 16:1 or something under light load.

                                I want standalone :(

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