New Member Introduction: 1992 318ic

[ehrawn]

Hey, all. Just brought home this clean little 318i cabrio and thought I would introduce myself. I'm originally from California but have settled with my family just outside of Seattle. We've owned an F31 touring for a while, but fell in love with 80s and 90s era BMWs when we were living in Germany. Ever since we got back to the States a few years ago, I've been toying with the idea of getting one to play with. I wasn't looking for a convertible, but this one was too much fun to pass up. I have lots of experience working on mid-century American cars, but don't know anything beyond changing oil and filters on these BMWs. I'm looking forward to learning from all of you.

[It's Soda Not Pop]

welcome

[It's Soda Not Pop]

Do you have a wishlist of stuff that you want to do? As in engine swap, suspension, etc.........

[ehrawn]

Do you have a wishlist of stuff that you want to do? As in engine swap, suspension, etc.........

My primary goal for this car was to get a clean driver to enjoy. I have another project car, so I don’t want to do anything that might take this one off the road. It’s completely stock- the proverbial little old lady’s Sunday church car. It’s got a plenty of nicks and stretches in the paint and bumpers that I want to clean up, and the top and driver’s seat needs some attention. The suspension could benefit from something a little beefier, but I don’t want to do anything too involved. Who know though? The motor my die on me tomorrow and force my hand. :)

[It's Soda Not Pop]

What's your other project? I have (warning not a bmw lol) 87 C10 that I'm also working on.

[ehrawn]

What's your other project? I have (warning not a bmw lol) 87 C10 that I'm also working on.

57 Chevy 2 door sedan I’ve been working since I was a teenager. I’m a noobie to modern cars like E30s.

[It's Soda Not Pop]

57 Chevy 2 door sedan I’ve been working since I was a teenager. I’m a noobie to modern cars like E30s.

My grandfather had a 55 Belair. I'm partial to the 56 myself. The 87 C10 was my grandfathers as well. Very nice man.

[arcpolo]

welcome, clean vert!

[lukeADE335i]

Looks great - welcome.

[ehrawn]

Took the little 318 to the detailer for some spit and polish. Took a few beauty shots.

[Mike36]

Are your fog light wired up?

[ehrawn]

Are your fog light wired up?

Yes. It was a relatively easy retrofit.

[ghrays]

57 Chevy 2 door sedan I’ve been working since I was a teenager. I’m a noobie to modern cars like E30s.

I had a 1954 Buick Special in high school. At the time (1974) I thought it was neat. The thing I love about my 1990 325i is it drives so comfortably! There’s power brakes, power steering and air conditioning. I have a newer 5 series which I also like, but the E30 has just an amazing lightness to it that you can’t get in a new car today.

[Tzantushka]

Just saw this - looking very tidy!

[Mike36]

Yes. It was a relatively easy retrofit.

Ah yeah, its pretty straight forward. I just had a hard time finding the plug under the dash.

You can take a red scotch brite pad with some water to freshen up the valve covers and remove the cosmoline from them.