I sold my swapped impreza L (274awhp untuned) for college tuition. I've gone 3 years riding the bus 3 hours/day to and from school. I'm all for public transportation but at this point, I waste so much time commuting that it started affecting my grades. It only takes 30 minutes each way by car/motorcycle. I decided to get back into cars.
I'm still new to BMW. My first, e30, I purchased last February due to my girlfriends car having issues. We needed a more reliable car. Unfortunately the 85 318i I picked up had some substantial rust on the frame rail and I thought it would be irresponsible to sell it knowing someone could get hurt by a control arm falling off the car.
I picked up a late model 318i from Zoso who is quite active on many other forums. I went with this car because it was enthusiast owned, he had history and receipts from his previous owner, and he had writeups and history on the car littered around the internet.
I hope that I can take good care of his car and turn it into a reliable fun car. I loved autocross/rallycross back home when I lived in the D.C. area. I'm hoping to rekindle that love and dust-off my helmet and gloves to get back into the wallet breaking hobby.
Current Plans
Fix Rust
Fix Rust
Fix Rust
BorgWarner EFR 7670 Turbo
Spare Block on hand just in case the first one pops
MODS LIST
Motor:
-1995 s50b30US (M3)
as of August 25, 2010 it has approx 165k miles.
Maintenance @ 150k included:
- all of the rubber hoses were replaced (cooling, crank case ventilation, vacuum, fuel)
-The valve spring top plates were replaced (known weak point of <10/95 S50US, valve collets pull through top spring plates).
-thermostat, aluminum housing, and genuine BMW waterpump (only good one)
Maintenance @159k miles
-The VANOS was rebuilt with a seal kit from Beisan Systems.
-Intake tract gaskets were replaced (6x intake runner gaskets, TB gasket).
-Valve cover gasket.
-Application specific oxygen sensor.
-3.5” high flow maf (0-280-217-800) from 540i
-Bosch/Ford 24# injectors
-TRM (the racers market) chip
-e34 Oilpan
- Late model M20 starter (early model WILL NOT FIT)
-80/88 Temperature Switch (61-31-8-361-787)
-UHMW polyethylene motor/trans mounts (by Silence)
Suspension/Brakes:
-e36 M3 TC Klein dual adjustable front struts
- Bilstein Sports rear struts
-60mm I.D. x 150mm @ 450# front spring
-2.5” I.D. x 5” @ 650# rear spring
-e36 318ti rear trailing arm, calipers, hubs, spindles, rotors, pads
-e32 735i 25mm master cylinder
-e21 320i brake booster
-e36 M3 Front Brakes
-96+ e36 M3 front control arms
-e30 m3 offset bushings
-Suspension Techniques Sway Bars 22mm (f)/19mm (r)
- aftermarket e30 m3 front endlinks
AKG Rear Diff Bushing
AKG Rear Sway Bar Reinforcement (Trailing Arm)
AKG Front Sway Bar reinforcement
PowerFlex Urethane Rear Subframe Bushing
BMP Design Urethane trailing arm bushings
E30tech Rear Camber/Toe adjustment
Ireland Engineering SS Brake Lines
Ground Control rear pirch
Transmission/Driveline:
-Getrag 240 transmission
-Euro 323i Throughout Bearing (21-51-1-204-525)
-Clutch/single mass flywheel from M20 (eta versions have single mass)
-e36 M3 Dual Sheer Selector Rod (UUC motorwerks)
- UUC ERK (raises shiftor pivot) - to be welded to aluminum plate and bolted from inside car
-e36 5spd driveshaft with late model E30 center support bearing
-4.1 LSD
Wheels:
16 x 8” ET23 Forged, Style 4 w/ Toyo t-1r, 245/35/16
16 x 7” ET 20, Style 29, snows
Quick Link
Shake Down
Brakes Do Not Work
Brake Preview
Front Brake Conversion
Rear Brake Conversion
Rear Sway
Rear Subframe/Trailing arms
S50 Swap
Acknowledgements:
learningcurve86 - for being a constant source of e30 and bmw knowledge. He has converted me to the dark-side
E30SPDFRK - Also a vast well of BMW knowledge and overall great guy. Will have many questions for him in the future.
SlapDash - For helping me out with my early model and coming by to help me put the subframe on. Many BBQ's in the near future!
FredK - For helping me out in putting the subframe back on and for helping me source a motor swap. Many many questions for you later.
I'm still new to BMW. My first, e30, I purchased last February due to my girlfriends car having issues. We needed a more reliable car. Unfortunately the 85 318i I picked up had some substantial rust on the frame rail and I thought it would be irresponsible to sell it knowing someone could get hurt by a control arm falling off the car.
I picked up a late model 318i from Zoso who is quite active on many other forums. I went with this car because it was enthusiast owned, he had history and receipts from his previous owner, and he had writeups and history on the car littered around the internet.
I hope that I can take good care of his car and turn it into a reliable fun car. I loved autocross/rallycross back home when I lived in the D.C. area. I'm hoping to rekindle that love and dust-off my helmet and gloves to get back into the wallet breaking hobby.
Current Plans
Fix Rust
Fix Rust
Fix Rust
BorgWarner EFR 7670 Turbo
Spare Block on hand just in case the first one pops
MODS LIST
Motor:
-1995 s50b30US (M3)
as of August 25, 2010 it has approx 165k miles.
Maintenance @ 150k included:
- all of the rubber hoses were replaced (cooling, crank case ventilation, vacuum, fuel)
-The valve spring top plates were replaced (known weak point of <10/95 S50US, valve collets pull through top spring plates).
-thermostat, aluminum housing, and genuine BMW waterpump (only good one)
Maintenance @159k miles
-The VANOS was rebuilt with a seal kit from Beisan Systems.
-Intake tract gaskets were replaced (6x intake runner gaskets, TB gasket).
-Valve cover gasket.
-Application specific oxygen sensor.
-3.5” high flow maf (0-280-217-800) from 540i
-Bosch/Ford 24# injectors
-TRM (the racers market) chip
-e34 Oilpan
- Late model M20 starter (early model WILL NOT FIT)
-80/88 Temperature Switch (61-31-8-361-787)
-UHMW polyethylene motor/trans mounts (by Silence)
Suspension/Brakes:
-e36 M3 TC Klein dual adjustable front struts
- Bilstein Sports rear struts
-60mm I.D. x 150mm @ 450# front spring
-2.5” I.D. x 5” @ 650# rear spring
-e36 318ti rear trailing arm, calipers, hubs, spindles, rotors, pads
-e32 735i 25mm master cylinder
-e21 320i brake booster
-e36 M3 Front Brakes
-96+ e36 M3 front control arms
-e30 m3 offset bushings
-Suspension Techniques Sway Bars 22mm (f)/19mm (r)
- aftermarket e30 m3 front endlinks
AKG Rear Diff Bushing
AKG Rear Sway Bar Reinforcement (Trailing Arm)
AKG Front Sway Bar reinforcement
PowerFlex Urethane Rear Subframe Bushing
BMP Design Urethane trailing arm bushings
E30tech Rear Camber/Toe adjustment
Ireland Engineering SS Brake Lines
Ground Control rear pirch
Transmission/Driveline:
-Getrag 240 transmission
-Euro 323i Throughout Bearing (21-51-1-204-525)
-Clutch/single mass flywheel from M20 (eta versions have single mass)
-e36 M3 Dual Sheer Selector Rod (UUC motorwerks)
- UUC ERK (raises shiftor pivot) - to be welded to aluminum plate and bolted from inside car
-e36 5spd driveshaft with late model E30 center support bearing
-4.1 LSD
Wheels:
16 x 8” ET23 Forged, Style 4 w/ Toyo t-1r, 245/35/16
16 x 7” ET 20, Style 29, snows
Quick Link
Shake Down
Brakes Do Not Work
Brake Preview
Front Brake Conversion
Rear Brake Conversion
Rear Sway
Rear Subframe/Trailing arms
S50 Swap
Acknowledgements:
learningcurve86 - for being a constant source of e30 and bmw knowledge. He has converted me to the dark-side
E30SPDFRK - Also a vast well of BMW knowledge and overall great guy. Will have many questions for him in the future.
SlapDash - For helping me out with my early model and coming by to help me put the subframe on. Many BBQ's in the near future!
FredK - For helping me out in putting the subframe back on and for helping me source a motor swap. Many many questions for you later.
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