PNW Chit Chat thread

[vaughnbannister]

Uh, ya think?

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There suppose to be bent right? [emoji23]

[UgkNW*]

Just checkd ie website so I found my pump and hoses. Also bmwm42 has a late model radiator so I'm good on those. Back to needing that clip for my blower motor and pump pulley..

Side note. I've read everywhere the water pumps are diff because of the radiator hose connections and overflow tank locations.. Or have I been misreading everything I've ever read lol..

[Kerrigan]

What to do...?

Hey all,

A friend of mine just paid their debt to me with a 90' 318is. It's about 5k away from being mint and I am undecided on whether or not I should restore it or take the M42 ( seeing as I'm not particular on 4 bangers) out and drop a M20B27 stroker in it. Keep in mind that it is currently bone stock. For all of you non-purist types, I also happen to have a 5.0 mustang which could be very neat material for a swap if I come across a T-5 transmission which should take no time at all. Or I could just sell it and make my money back. Thoughts?

[pandaboo911]

Hey all,



A friend of mine just paid their debt to me with a 90' 318is. It's about 5k away from being mint and I am undecided on whether or not I should restore it or take the M42 ( seeing as I'm not particular on 4 bangers) out and drop a M20B27 stroker in it. Keep in mind that it is currently bone stock. For all of you non-purist types, I also happen to have a 5.0 mustang which could be very neat material for a swap if I come across a T-5 transmission which should take no time at all. Or I could just sell it and make my money back. Thoughts?

Turbo that m42. I saw a new turbo kit for sale here recently, didn't see if it was sold.

[EN318isPDX]

Hey all,

A friend of mine just paid their debt to me with a 90' 318is. It's about 5k away from being mint and I am undecided on whether or not I should restore it or take the M42 ( seeing as I'm not particular on 4 bangers) out and drop a M20B27 stroker in it. Keep in mind that it is currently bone stock. For all of you non-purist types, I also happen to have a 5.0 mustang which could be very neat material for a swap if I come across a T-5 transmission which should take no time at all. Or I could just sell it and make my money back. Thoughts?

24v swap, best thing you can do to any 318is (I've done it to two)

[delamaize]

Hey all,

A friend of mine just paid their debt to me with a 90' 318is. It's about 5k away from being mint and I am undecided on whether or not I should restore it or take the M42 ( seeing as I'm not particular on 4 bangers) out and drop a M20B27 stroker in it. Keep in mind that it is currently bone stock. For all of you non-purist types, I also happen to have a 5.0 mustang which could be very neat material for a swap if I come across a T-5 transmission which should take no time at all. Or I could just sell it and make my money back. Thoughts?

Go full retard, M60 swap....

[djjerme]

Just checkd ie website so I found my pump and hoses. Also bmwm42 has a late model radiator so I'm good on those. Back to needing that clip for my blower motor and pump pulley..

Side note. I've read everywhere the water pumps are diff because of the radiator hose connections and overflow tank locations.. Or have I been misreading everything I've ever read lol..

I'll check when I get home, but I thought that was why the later style setup had that wonky flattened pipe thing along the front, so that the same water pump could be used on either system?

Almost everything I own is early style (except the Bronzit), so I am more familiar with that setup, but I'll do some investigatory journalism tonight..

[BraveUlysses]

ahh finally getting some fresh tires, star spec 2's on the way for under 500 bucks

[kid325e]

Who makes those? Never heard of em! But the price seems ok

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[2mAn]

ahh finally getting some fresh tires, star spec 2's on the way for under 500 bucks

in what size?!?! I had 2 Dunlops in 225/45/16 shipped to me for $300 finally getting them installed. Nice to buy some quality tires instead of "good, used tires"

[BraveUlysses]

who makes those? Never heard of em! But the price seems ok


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dunlop, they're one of the better options for max performance street/autocross/track tires

50 dollar rebate expires today

in what size?!?! I had 2 dunlops in 225/45/16 shipped to me for $300 finally getting them installed. Nice to buy some quality tires instead of "good, used tires"

205/50/15

[djjerme]

We have (and still) rock them in for Chumpcar/Lucky Dog. The Revival 2's have had some negative press in recent years in regards to lasting through a long enduro.

[4tDX]

I really like the star spec 2's. I thought they performed really well in the wet and cold too. However, they love to hydro plane. Had a couple of scary moments this fall/winter.

Threw on some Kumho Ecsta 4X II for the remainder of winter. Lack some feedback and grip, but overall I can't really complain. Not to mention they were only $300 for a set of 4 with their mail in rebate.

[spiDmang]

Thoughts on these wheels? looking into cheap replacements for the basketweaves so i can get more rubber in the back.

[BraveUlysses]

they look cool but i'm guessing they're boat anchors