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DISCUSSION => Exterior => Topic started by: MrAlan on November 27, 2010, 07:37:35 AM

Title: Heres my Boston green M42 318is :)
Post by: MrAlan on November 27, 2010, 07:37:35 AM
Its been a gradual build up from a standard fairly beaten up example to where i am now, im happy with it but im running out of styling ideas, any suggestions? I know i need a new front bumper but should i stick to Mtech?
Also cant decide whether my wheels are better off graphite or should i do something else with em? thanks for any help(http://m42club.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=142&pictureid=964)

Also thinking of lowering it 40mm, is that a good idea? it handles well anyway with the Mtech suspension
Title: Heres my Boston green M42 318is :)
Post by: DesktopDave on November 27, 2010, 08:37:25 AM
Nice looking car.  You should post some before pictures too!

I'd keep it higher like that, too low & you'll need an oil pan skid plate.

IMHO, some updated M3 brakes would make it just perfect.  Not only style...but substance too.
Title: Heres my Boston green M42 318is :)
Post by: MrAlan on November 27, 2010, 10:46:45 AM
Quote from: DesktopDave;99038
Nice looking car.  You should post some before pictures too!

I'd keep it higher like that, too low & you'll need an oil pan skid plate.

IMHO, some updated M3 brakes would make it just perfect.  Not only style...but substance too.

http://m42club.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=142&pictureid=967
(http://m42club.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=142&pictureid=965)
Title: Heres my Boston green M42 318is :)
Post by: MrAlan on November 27, 2010, 10:49:42 AM
i dont really have many pics of it mate, although i have a few more on my profile.
I fitted drilled and grooved discs already. they are good but would the m3 brakes be better?
Title: Heres my Boston green M42 318is :)
Post by: DesktopDave on November 27, 2010, 11:10:02 AM
They couldn't hurt, just a bit more sprung weight.  I don't have any performance info though.  I'm really just jealous because you e36 fellas can bolt them right on.   Much more work to adapt good brakes to the old e30's.