Pretty good 0-62 time for a standard 318is E30

[Frankiez]

8.8 isn't that good, at all, but the 318 is still a fun car to drive...

Well guys, I bought this one solely for track driving so 0-62 (8.8 sec) time is not so important. HOWEVER, since the time was over one second better than factory promises I just wanted to check whether anyone elso has got similar results.

The time would indicate that actually the motor has ~150hp instead of 136hp. Total BMW- magazine had a dynoday and almost all standard 318is resulted ~150hp.

SNOWFIEND: At this stage I trying get rid of the weight. I'm going to get lighter wheels and possibly a chip. Nothing drastic since I can beat the hell out of the 325's in the track. ¤ cylinder e30 is so balanced and atleast here in Finland the tracks favours lighter cars, power is not so important. I have already installed Weitec/KW 60/40 Ultra GT suspension set and new brakes.

[nando]

I think 150hp at the crank is pretty optimistic. and 8.8 0-100 is pretty damn slow...

[asubimmer]

I have a question though, can an e30 be fast?!?!

[CleanAzzE30z]

wow you guys are pricks. Theres no need to be that fucked up about shit. He's asking a question, and he seems to be interested about stuff. wtf?



Mariano

[backtrail69]

I have a question though, can an e30 be fast?!?!

Ask e-rich, 02tii or anyone else that has ridden in my turbo car... they will say yes...

[!RocknE30!]

Measuring the 0-60 time in a 318is is...kind of like measuring the aerodynamic drag of a UPS truck. Driving backwards. No one is going to be impressed and it will only make the owner feel that much worse about having a car that is stupid slow in a straight line. It's a damn good thing it makes up for it in the handling department though.

[Frankiez]

I think 150hp at the crank is pretty optimistic. and 8.8 0-100 is pretty damn slow...

?? Wierd forum you have here. I was not bragging about the 318is's 0-62 time, was JUST WONDERING the time since it was over one second quicker than the factory promises. I just asked if anyone else has had similar results. If it is "normal" then I won't bother to investigate possible mods done to it. As I told, I have owned the car just two weeks.

"8.8 0-100 is pretty damn slow" ??? What was the point of this clever remark? Compared to what, maybe to Formula One, but what about to other stock 318is?

Please continue dropping shit, it seems that it is the best thing you can do.

[MikeE30325i]

I can do 8.8 in my e30.....



if i shift at 4.7k...........

[Garageaholic]

http://www.strictlyeta.net/technical/specifications2.html

[Frankiez]

http://www.strictlyeta.net/technical...ications2.html

There is no accurate performance results for 318is. And I already know that the BMW has specified 0-62 time to be 9.9 sec. There is 0-60 time 9.8 sec.

[silversleeper]

I can chirp third gear if that is worth anything 8)

[Jscotty]

But can you chirp in 3rd gear while standing still?

[whiltebeitel]

?? Wierd forum you have here. I was not bragging about the 318is's 0-62 time, was JUST WONDERING the time since it was over one second quicker than the factory promises. I just asked if anyone else has had similar results. If it is "normal" then I won't bother to investigate possible mods done to it. As I told, I have owned the car just two weeks.

"8.8 0-100 is pretty damn slow" ??? What was the point of this clever remark? Compared to what, maybe to Formula One, but what about to other stock 318is?

Please continue dropping shit, it seems that it is the best thing you can do.

There's a thread going around with E30 and their ability to "street race" against ricers like b16 integras and the like. Seems to have touched a few nerves.

I would give you some tech, but I have no real experience with 318's.:(

[silversleeper]

But can you chirp in 3rd gear while standing still?

i could, but my clutch would kill me if i did. :(

[Grimm862]

I love how everyone on this site thinks its the end of the world to street race but its alright to rip around corners on public roads cause thats what bmws were made for....:roll: