Mike's Alpine White 1991 318is

[mike.bmw]

When project threads collide...

I took a day off from work to unwind, which involved taking my M3 and 318is out for some photos. With a single driver (me) it involved driving to the location, walking home to get the other car, and so on. Let's just say it's just what I needed and I definitely got my steps in!

Inspired, I wrote something for BimmerLife about classic BMWs and classic BBS wheels https://bimmerlife.com/2025/02/11/classic-fitment/

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[OSAH racing]

Beautiful photos

[OSAH racing]

Beautiful photo

[mike.bmw]

BMW Classic's IG account showed some love (twice!) recently:

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And I've just been out driving and taking photos, per usual. Happy Holidays, R3V!

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[mike.bmw]

Just got back on R3V and combed through your thread. Love it.

Do you know suspension details for Douglas' (dhlerner) car?

I have the same H&R 50406 and KONI yellows - do you know if he has E90 drop hats or what spring pads he's using?

Not sure, but I will reach out and ask him!

[bpsu07]

Just got back on R3V and combed through your thread. Love it.

Do you know suspension details for Douglas' (dhlerner) car?

I have the same H&R 50406 and KONI yellows - do you know if he has E90 drop hats or what spring pads he's using?

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[Reichart12]

One handed torque to spec and handheld camera operator. Now that's skill!

[mike.bmw]

I changed the transmission oil in my 1991 BMW 318iS today and made a little video: https://youtu.be/OuJUq-BsTlw

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[mike.bmw]

Another video! This time I changed the rear differential oil: https://youtu.be/qKAm0Pe9hzk

The 318is has been running the best it ever has. I'm still in a bit of disbelief. I didn't know it could be this good.

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[mike.bmw]

Today I replaced the O2 sensor, which corrected cold-start stumbling and operating-temp idle drops when coming to a stop. After all the work I've done over the past three weeks, the M42 is running the best it ever has in my 8.5 years of ownership.

Here's a short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGhxsaeDiV8

[mike.bmw]

A short video about changing 318is (M42) accessory belts: https://youtu.be/KrCajT8-ZL4?si=MEw5BzLjQZNXDe57

[mike.bmw]

Did I see this car at Kate's Cars and Coffee in Northern VA today?

Yep! :-)

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[Turbo30]

Did I see this car at Kate's Cars and Coffee in Northern VA today?

[Northern]

And let's see if the embedded version works on r3v....

I love the optimism

[mike.bmw]

After 8.5 years (and after replacing it with all OEM parts after I bought the car) I have bypassed the mess under the intake. I put together a short video showing the reassembly, what's removed, and the routing of the new (1) cooilant line and (2) vacuum lines.

Direct youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ut-LfV6KIdc

And let's see if the embedded version works on r3v....

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