Hello, I'm Ray.

[MissRay]

Just wanted to introduce myself and my car.

1991 318is

So far, just what I can remember right now that has been done:
-markD chip
-CSB
-e36 m3 shift lever and all new bushings (not a fan of the z3 lever)
-front wheel bearings
-z3 steering rack with new tie rod ends
-e30 m3 offset cab bushings
-new control arms
-bilstein sports front and rear
-upper and lower intake gaskets
-"mess under the intake" with heater plate delete
-upper and lower oil pan gasket
-oil filter housing gasket
-new alternator
-m44 timing chain tensioner
-plastic water pipe on the block under the intake
-new radiator
-us ellipsoid's
-rear headrests
-e36 window switches





Rear headrest retro


Re-wrapped e-brake handle, I will get some installed pics soon.


Alcantara m-tech 1 almost ready to be installed.


More photos to come.

[JasonC]

Looks clean! And I like the pin stripe.

[MissRay]

Thanks! I've thought about removing it, but there is another diamantschwarz metallic 318is in my area that is almost identical, besides the pinstripe haha.

[Ether-D]

Welcome. Did you do the steering wheel yourself? If so, I need to know all about it.

[Cha Ching]

Welcome. Did you do the steering wheel yourself? If so, I need to know all about it.

x2 (the, "welcome" and, "where did you get your wheel wrapped"?)

Post more pics of the car, it looks like a nice ride.

[quikveedb2]

Welcome, nice e30, black and tan is one of my favorite color combos. I hope you have thick skin, r3v is not always the kindest place for females, FWIW.

[MissRay]

Welcome, nice e30, black and tan is one of my favorite color combos. I hope you have thick skin, r3v is not always the kindest place for females, FWIW.

I think I'll do ok! I'm used to it. I am a salesperson at the BMW dealership so it is kind of like a real life forum haha.

x2 (the, "welcome" and, "where did you get your wheel wrapped"?)

Post more pics of the car, it looks like a nice ride.

My boyfriend does the leather/alcantara work. He also works at the same dealership as a master tech. I will get some pics up soon, hopefully.

[bradthreee]

Nice work on the brake handle and steering wheel. Kudos to your boyfriend ;D

[golde30]

yer rachel, and yer user name is missray... Rachel Ray? troll much?

[MissRay]

yer rachel, and yer user name is missray... Rachel Ray? troll much?

Ehh, not so much. My friends call me Ray, short for Rachel ..

[Dj Buttchug]

welcome

[MissRay]

welcome

Thanks. Been seeing your threads from google searching m42 info.

[Dj Buttchug]

Thanks. Been seeing your threads from google searching m42 info.

nice! theres a whole grip of m42 peeps here! Lots of great info here and m42 club

[MissRay]

It has been a good engine so far, but I think we are going to do an M50 swap in the near future.

[phreshkid]

It has been a good engine so far, but I think we are going to do an M50 swap in the near future.

Don't do that.


I've had all variations of every e30 and e36 engine released to the public. I'll take the m42 over the m50 any day. If you can, hold out for an s50/52, or keep the m42. I've always had a soft spot for a nice simple m42. Slow but fun to toss around.