1989 Lachssilber ///M3

[bootlegskate]

I've been using Brad Penn oil for years in all my performance cars and it's never let me down. i use 15-50 in my s14.

thanks for the reply! I purchased some brad penn 15/40. I read the warning about the increased zinc possibly fouling the catylytic converter so I may end up just blending half mobil 15/50 with the brad penn 15/40....

[Bmwdayz]

I've been using Brad Penn oil for years in all my performance cars and it's never let me down. i use 15-50 in my s14.

[bootlegskate]

Someone needs to contact them, because the fact that ecs' oil kit for an e30 m3 is bmw 5w-30 is concerning. That oil is absolutely not suitable for an s14, at ALL.

im going to contact them and see what they say. maybe i can get credited???

I use basically in all my S engines, Castrol EDGE 10w-60. Good viscosity at cold starts unless you live in a uber cold climate, and perfect at full temp viscocity if you plan to drive sportier the car, not to mention if is a hot day.

thanks for the recommendation, I run the same oil in my e46 M3

IIRC that's the oil that BMW recommends (or in some cases requires) for all newer M motors from the S54 on up. Excellent choice, though it is expensive.

it is very expensive, $100 oil changes are steep.

Good luck doing the rear subframe bushings and rear trailing arm bushings (RTABS). Once you have the RTABs pressed in, you're going to have a tough time getting the trailing arms to line up with the subframe in order to put the bolts through. I used this craftsman magnetic driver I found to help line up the bushings to the trailing arms/ subframe RTAB mounts and the bolts slid in no prob.

thanks for the tip, i have the same driver. I looked at an DIY and its pretty straight forward. I have a lot of tools so I can rig something up if need be.

[E30NJ]

Good luck doing the rear subframe bushings and rear trailing arm bushings (RTABS). Once you have the RTABs pressed in, you're going to have a tough time getting the trailing arms to line up with the subframe in order to put the bolts through. I used this craftsman magnetic driver I found to help line up the bushings to the trailing arms/ subframe RTAB mounts and the bolts slid in no prob.

[CorvallisBMW]

I use basically in all my S engines, Castrol EDGE 10w-60. Good viscosity at cold starts unless you live in a uber cold climate, and perfect at full temp viscocity if you plan to drive sportier the car, not to mention if is a hot day.

IIRC that's the oil that BMW recommends (or in some cases requires) for all newer M motors from the S54 on up. Excellent choice, though it is expensive.

[diegom6]

Someone needs to contact them, because the fact that ecs' oil kit for an e30 m3 is bmw 5w-30 is concerning. That oil is absolutely not suitable for an s14, at ALL.

I use basically in all my S engines, Castrol EDGE 10w-60. Good viscosity at cold starts unless you live in a uber cold climate, and perfect at full temp viscocity if you plan to drive sportier the car, not to mention if is a hot day.

[diegom6]

Wow beautiful car, I would love to have an E30 M3 in the future

The future is now before skyrocket their prices :p

[jhaurimn]

I was concerned with the low zinc content of the oil ecstuning sent me with the oil service kit. It was only 5w-30. The penn has a high zinc content and I believe 15w-40 and 15w-50 is what most people run in their s14's.... I live in San Diego so the temp never gets too low or high.

Someone needs to contact them, because the fact that ecs' oil kit for an e30 m3 is bmw 5w-30 is concerning. That oil is absolutely not suitable for an s14, at ALL.

[bootlegskate]

Awesome, might grab one for the E30 and my E36 M3. I like how it is close to the firewall which makes it easier to work on the car.

Ya for sure! I was stoked that the plug removal tool cleared the bar.

Im not too familiar with penn grade oil, but 15w-40 seems a little thin for a s14. Not trying to start an oil discussion, just make sure you do your research if you haven't already.

I was concerned with the low zinc content of the oil ecstuning sent me with the oil service kit. It was only 5w-30. The penn has a high zinc content and I believe 15w-40 and 15w-50 is what most people run in their s14's.... I live in San Diego so the temp never gets too low or high.

[jhaurimn]

Im not too familiar with penn grade oil, but 15w-40 seems a little thin for a s14. Not trying to start an oil discussion, just make sure you do your research if you haven't already.

[Johal E32]

Yes I believe it is. It's a nice piece but I will end up powder coating it a nicer color. Probably black but maybe lachs.

Awesome, might grab one for the E30 and my E36 M3. I like how it is close to the firewall which makes it easier to work on the car.

[bootlegskate]

Is that the Sparco strut bar? Looks really nice.

Yes I believe it is. It's a nice piece but I will end up powder coating it a nicer color. Probably black but maybe lachs.

[Johal E32]

Is that the Sparco strut bar? Looks really nice.

[Johal E32]

Wow beautiful car, I would love to have an E30 M3 in the future

[bootlegskate]

Funny thing, I live about an hour or so away from Mel, wonder what he could do for me on some interior Alpina bits ;D

And I don't see a set smilies on that list! They'd go quite nice with that setup.

Hopefully he has the Alpina parts you need!

Your right lol, they would look quite nice. The only issue is is funding this project and my e46 M3 at the same time. I just purchased a set of Apex track wheels so the smilies have to wait until next paycheck lol.