New girl on the forum and...(cont.)

[pandaboo911]

You are wrong on that, I have sold 4 to date personally and OWN one currently. Unless you are talking about a 318i. Because the USA Spec had an optional 4.10 small case LSD. Came in the 318is models, and they are hard to find.

FYI, not for sale for those wondering.

Thanks for the correction, I learned something today :D

[LJ851]

All the same

Good to know and good for the OP.

[Wh33lhop]

3.15 is what BMW put behind that eng/trans i think.

S50s got 3.15s, S52s got 3.23s. Personally I would probably stick with a 2.93LSD. I don't like turning over 3500rpm at 80, and an S52 will easily have enough torque that you won't ever feel like you need lower gearing. Additionally, third gear with a 2.93 is just right for highway action and if you go with shorter gearing it becomes less useful.

[cale]

Car looks great, let the grumpy haters polish their basketweaves and brag about having a complete tool kit and enjoy the car. You're going to be in the M power club soon anyways!

[ohthejosh]

How much did you pick up that motor for?

[LJ851]

Did your parts show up Jay? How are things progressing?

[samiam3356]

S50s got 3.15s, S52s got 3.23s. Personally I would probably stick with a 2.93LSD. I don't like turning over 3500rpm at 80, and an S52 will easily have enough torque that you won't ever feel like you need lower gearing. Additionally, third gear with a 2.93 is just right for highway action and if you go with shorter gearing it becomes less useful.

qft, 3.46s and my s52 = passengers saying "damn this thing pulls so hard even in 5th."

[kingston]

Did your parts show up Jay? How are things progressing?

Last I heard she was still waiting for Revshift to ship her the motor mounts, and the hadn't returned any o her communication. Guess I'm going to be using the AKG mounts. I feel bad: I'm the one who recommended she use the Revshift mounts over the E28 ones. :(

[Pantless Spency]

this thread sucks so far, mainly because everyone is talking and theres no updates on the car.

[kingston]

^this. She paid Revshift for the mounts 2 weeks ago. She and John are kinda stuck until they get those.

[trackjunkie21]

No, but we would be doing you a disservice if we all told you it looks "awesome" and "unique" like a bunch of testosterone-fueled sheep, and you didn't figure out it looked like shit until you put the motor back in and it was no longer easy to reverse.

This is a problem you will be facing for most of your younger years--attraction-fueled validation. You should thank the people who are honest with you. In my opinion, turquoise looks horrible and doesn't belong on any car any more than hot pink. There are better, more subtle ways of making your car unique.

Got any "after" pics of the bay? Did you mask anything off?

this.

How many people criticize this and have an m20/m42 lol

What's that have to do with anything? If my car had an m20 in it, I sure as hell wouldn't have swapped.

While not a fan of the colored engine bay, I can respect the work going into the car, aslong as you're happy with it, go for it.

[JayyE30]

Super quick update.


Before leaving with the girls for a night out, i just wanted to snap a quick shot of it



Receive Revshift's
Guibo, Transmission mounts,Motor mounts
So stoked to have the opportunity to try it out.
Thank's to Revshift!

P.s. it's in my favorite color . ;)
-Jaylissa

[MisterMiniS]

Just installed some engine and tranny mounts with some AKG polyurethane bushings. LOVE THEM. Enjoy them once they are in, they are great.

[F34R]

I want purple ones, they look well made though.

Just installed some engine and tranny mounts with some AKG polyurethane bushings. LOVE THEM. Enjoy them once they are in, they are great.

I think I am going AKG also, I have EVERY bushing replaced from them so far.

[MisterMiniS]

I think I am going AKG also, I have EVERY bushing replaced from them so far.

Yah, I am super happy with mine and thus plan on doing the rest with AKG