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FAQ / REFERENCE => Member Profiles => Topic started by: jduffett on December 10, 2006, 10:38:11 PM

Title: Hello
Post by: jduffett on December 10, 2006, 10:38:11 PM

Just acquired my '91 318is this weekend, and happened across this site this morning while doing a little research... Figured I would say hello and show off my latest acquisition.

Here she is:

(http://static.flickr.com/138/318179789_8e274b318b.jpg)

More here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/metricfinethread/sets/72157594412898668/)

I actually picked it up as a winter beater (my main summer car is a '94 miata), but I fear I may actually like it a little too much... We'll see what happens in the spring I guess. Body is pretty solid, all original paint and panels, with only one place where there's any significant rust (pass side behind front wheel). Just a few things to take care of before I officially get it on the road--hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday. Already trolling boards and ebay for a front lip, bbs center cap, etc.
I have to admit I'm a bit of a sucker for the six-cylinders, but I was pleasantly surprised by the M42.

Title: Hello
Post by: dude8383 on December 10, 2006, 10:46:11 PM

First of, Welcome to the board!

dude, change that link...it redirects to "http://www.here.com"

ummm those seats are f'in rare, and nice photos man... what kind of equipment are you using?

Post up some pics of the miata...no surprise that you dig the m42, the cars are similar.

Title: Hello
Post by: jduffett on December 10, 2006, 10:49:02 PM

Quote from: dude8383;15365

First of, Welcome to the board!

dude, change that link...it redirects to "http://www.here.com"

ummm those seats are f'in rare, and nice photos man... what kind of equipment are you using?

Post up some pics of the miata...no surprise that you dig the m42, the cars are similar.

Oops... Fixed!

Thanks. I love the seats. They're in great shape too.
Equipment=Nikon D50 w/18-70

Here's the miata:

(http://static.flickr.com/56/118402628_ff1a679685.jpg)

(More here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/metricfinethread/sets/72057594091456104/))

M42 feels a little more refined than the miata motor, but there's no question, E30s and miatas in general have a very similar feel.

**EDIT: I suck at links tonight!

Title: Hello
Post by: silverblades181 on December 10, 2006, 11:30:51 PM

Hey, another one from up here. Welcome. You're lucky, theres a lot more E30s in Ontario then in Quebec...I searched and searched for a Diamantschwartz and ended up with a Brilliantrot...not bad but still not DS. The M42 is a very nice engine, enjoy yours.

BTW, to all you US guys, those seats are not rare in Canada, they came in most 318is.

Title: Hello
Post by: dude8383 on December 10, 2006, 11:54:01 PM

wow, that is a really clean miata! have you driven the new one?

Title: Hello
Post by: Eurospec on December 11, 2006, 12:02:07 AM

Congrats on the purchase and velkommen :)

That's one lovely interior.

Title: Hello
Post by: xsjado on December 11, 2006, 10:30:14 AM

eunos roadsters rock man!!!almost bought one myself.

Title: Don't tell him!
Post by: D. Clay on December 11, 2006, 12:29:29 PM

Quote from: jduffett;15364

I actually picked it up as a winter beater (my main summer car is a '94 miata), but I fear I may actually like it a little too much... We'll see what happens in the spring I guess.

Anyone want to venture a guess?
Welcome to the "cult"!

Title: Hello
Post by: jduffett on December 11, 2006, 04:15:31 PM

Quote from: dude8383;15379

wow, that is a really clean miata! have you driven the new one?

Thanks.
No, haven't driven the new one yet. I hear they are a better car, but not necessarily a better miata.

Title: Hello
Post by: ///Motorsport on December 12, 2006, 02:39:20 AM

I love Miatas.  I love BMWs.  With that said, nice choice on the cars.  For a change, you might like how the wheels look without the caps, at least until you get all four.  I like them better without.  

You're probably going to get addicted, so be warned.  Good luck and welcome!