My 88' 318i | Underpowered Euro Content

[Max399]

Hey guys,

Been a long time since i updated this thread..
But i sure do have news :)

First and by far the best one - my engine seized :devil:
This is my being towed back home from the place it seized :)



Dont know why it seized, havent had time to open it up yet, but dont really care, i wont be swaping it back for sure.

There were lots of options, but i have chosen an M42, because light, more power, and still a 4-cil engine :)

Here it is at it's full glory:





Before it goes in, its going to get a rebuild, M40 pistons to lower CR, new chain, tensioner, etc. Will make it Turbo ready for the future :)
Also while im a at it, got an M20 flywheel and clutch.

Here is a 5mm metal flange cut out for the new sump. Gonna make a full-metal one, since i know il break the alu. one soon.



Also some upgrades for the M42, everyone must know what this is:



So thats it for the moment :)
WIll update more once i have progress :)

Max.

[Lietuvis]

Mirga, marga. geltona, balta, raudona, juoda, stogo bagazine.
Per daug visko, nera "vientisumo" :/

[Max399]

Whoop whoop :) Im still here :)
Had one of those random photo-shots with a friend, you know, when you have nothing to do, etc :)







Mind the car being dirty, i really did not expect that photo-shot :)

Max.

[Max399]

Installed the one touch modules :)
Finally i can enjoy parking peacefully while my window is closing without me holding the button :)

Also got a goodie for a future build :)





It's a Garrett TB2514 Turbo :) Came from a stock E34 525tds.
Should be perfect for the small M40 :)

Plans are to start the build in the start of 2016. Since i will have pass my two-year inspection in the end of this year, and will be able to pass without inspection guys pointing fingers at the turbo and shouting ILLEGAL! :D

Max.

[Max399]

And both one touch modules are finished :)



Cant wait to install them in the car :)

[Max399]

Ahoi, and another update :)
Replaced my rear shock mounts today since one totally tore itself apart, lol.

Also made myself a one touch conversion with E36 buttons :)



All it needs is +12v, Ground and illumination +12v.
On the output it has + and - to the motor :)

Here's another one in progress for the second window, waiting for a few parts to come.



Works like E36 one touch module. The button is 4-way, so up, down, and then if you press it further it goes all the way down or up. Automaticly stops at top or bottom, since there is an Amp meter circuit inside :)

Total cost is about 10 Eur for all the parts :)

Max.

[Max399]

Hey guys, little update :)

As planned - finally swaped my rack for an E36 one and installed power steering. So much better now :)
Also found and fitted a BBS spoiler on the car :)

Heres some photos from a local BMW Meet we had this weekend, total of 618 cars were there! :)









Still have lots of parts to fit on the car, but unfortunately not so much time..
Will try do it in the upcoming month.

Thats it for now :)

[Max399]

Small update :)





Got to installing new brakes, since the old ones were squealing a lot.
Also got myself a BBS spoiler, again, since i really regretted i sold the one i had.

Going to swap my rack for an E36 one soon, also going to be installing power steering, since i did not originally have one.

Max.

[Max399]

Finished my wheels finally :)

Specs are:

R.O.D. R15 7.5J ET13
Tires are 195/45 all around

Wheels are 5x120 and fit perfectly with the Hub adapters i sell :)
Will leave this teaser pic for now:



Max.

[Max399]

Small update :)

Going to give my summer wheel to polish today, will post later with the results :)
Also, today got some goodies from the dealer:



They are:
- Late model AC grille that goes in the lower valance (I do not have AC, but love how it looks, lol)
- Fuse box cover, mine had the clip broken..
- Front bumper alignment parts, mines were broken
- Random front valance clips, since i got a new one and will be refinishing it :)

[efficient]

Very nice car.keep up the good work

[Max399]

Ok guys, one more milestone complete for this car.
It finally has 5-lug suspension :)





Mind it being dirty, just finished poking with the suspension yesterday, still need to wash the car :)

So current specs are:

- JOM Coilovers (Rear without adjusters)
- My 5-lug adapters for the front
- E36/5 TI rear trailing arms with brakes and everything
- E36 325 Hubs/Rotors/Calipers in the front
- E34 Style 5's, R15x7.5J ET20

Of course i had to roll the arches to make the rear fit. Will need to roll even more to fit the summer wheels...

On a side note, got Alpine SPG-17CS component speakers, and i think i'l try fitting them in the front. Will need to think if how i should mount them to look stock'ish.
Also need to think where i should mount the tweeters.. If you have any suggestions - feel free to help me :)

Thank you,
Max.

[Max399]

In my case, that is one feature I love; it is smaller than the M-Tech I steering wheel I had on my car. :D

I had a big M-Tech 1 for a long time, and it was OK, then i got a smaller 350mm Momo, its really grippy, then i tried to go wooden and it didn't work out well, it's 370 and not as grippy as the Momo :)
So i left the Momo for the time being :)
Also cosider that i do not have power steering, so i need the extra grip :D

[Victor_PR]

Looking good :)
I actually tested it on my car, but it was a little too big for me :)
I definately loved the wooden Momo one :)

In my case, that is one feature I love; it is smaller than the M-Tech I steering wheel I had on my car. :D

[Max399]

Here you go!
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...78#post4357778

Looking good :)
I actually tested it on my car, but it was a little too big for me :)
I definately loved the wooden Momo one :)