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Title: Gooch
Post by: Gooch on August 03, 2007, 03:59:05 PM
Meant ot post this in member profiles, woops.  Kinda fits here though, haha.

Bought this about two weeks ago for a daily driver.   1991 318is. Bone stock. 118k. The cloth sport interior is absolutely awesome, looks brand new. It's going to get tint, euro grilles, shocks and springs, swaybar, and a chip soon enough. I have an OEM lighted shift knob that I need to install ASAP.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/e30/BMW-003.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/e30/BMW-004.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/e30/BMW-005.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/e30/BMW-006.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/e30/BMW-007.jpg)
Title: Gooch
Post by: Bill-B on August 03, 2007, 10:28:08 PM
Where are you located, I have a pair of black sport seats in perfect condition that I would love to trade you for.  I have been wanting cloth sport seats for a while now.  PM me please
Title: Gooch
Post by: bmwpower on August 03, 2007, 11:30:57 PM
Where'd you find the car?  Locally?  Looks beautiful.
Title: Gooch
Post by: e9nine on August 04, 2007, 09:23:22 AM
Quote from: Bill-B;31015
Where are you located,......

I think his lic. plate might give you an idea? :D

Nice car Gooch!
Title: Gooch
Post by: Eurospec on August 05, 2007, 01:21:55 AM
Great find, especially at that mileage. Hope you enjoy it.

P.S. I'll go ahead and relocate to member profiles.
Title: Gooch
Post by: gearheadE30 on August 05, 2007, 10:58:26 AM
Looks great. reminds me of how much I want an IS lip....
Title: Gooch
Post by: Gooch on January 10, 2008, 03:37:53 PM
Thanks for all the compliments.  I took a few quick pictures this afternoon so I figured I'd post them up.

Since I last took pictures, I got Euro smilies and grilles, Apexcone HIDs, 20% tint, and installed a rear plate filler.  I went halves with a friend and bought a $150 dollar E30 that had Bilstein sport shocks and H&R sport springs, which are now on my car.  I bought myself an analog clock for my birthday.  I got rid of that terrible shift knob and bought an ///M illuminated shift knob off a friend.  And I installed all new iS lip clips.  2 of the 10 were missing and 6 of the 8 that were on the car were broken.  Lastly, ST 22mm/19mm sways are coming in about a week.

Here are the pics:

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/e30/DSC01518.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/e30/DSC01519.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/e30/DSC01520.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/e30/DSC01521.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/e30/DSC01522.jpg)
Title: Gooch
Post by: hoevesruperd on January 10, 2008, 05:00:58 PM
thats a much nicer shifter knob. very nice car, and i'm very jealous now
Title: Gooch
Post by: haledj on January 10, 2008, 05:00:58 PM
That shift knob looks MUCH better

Good looking car, very clean
Title: Gooch
Post by: gearheadE30 on January 10, 2008, 05:45:09 PM
That car's really coming along. I love the smileys, I need to spring for a set.
Title: Gooch
Post by: D. Clay on January 10, 2008, 07:32:01 PM
That's the first white 318is that got me going hmmm! Have you considered white rockers and rear lower panel? Just my opinion, though. Sway bars make the car come alive. A stiffer front bar was the most dramatic change that I have made on mine. I've had Euro smilies for about six months  and an illuminated shift knob. When I put the knob in, I went back out after it got dark to see how it looked.  My wife thinks I am obsessed but I prefer "dedicated".
Title: Gooch
Post by: Gooch on January 10, 2008, 08:03:40 PM
Thanks a lot guys, it means a lot.

I have thought of painting the rockers and lower rear valence, but I saw pictures on r3v recently and it just didn't look right for some reason, I have no idea why.  I also have a set of Taurus skirts, but every white car I've seen them on it looks very out of place, so I haven't done anything with them.  It seems like some cars can pull them off and others can't.  I'll probably just end up throwing them out.
Title: Gooch
Post by: sand_m4n on January 10, 2008, 08:39:21 PM
That car is in amazing condition:eek:  I like it :D
Title: Gooch
Post by: Gooch on January 10, 2008, 09:13:55 PM
Thanks!
Title: Gooch
Post by: haledj on January 11, 2008, 01:52:41 AM
Do you have any pictures of your other cars?
Title: Gooch
Post by: Nick_318is on January 11, 2008, 09:16:05 AM
Car is looking sweet, how do you like the sways?  Im about to order a set of 22/19s
Title: Gooch
Post by: Gooch on January 11, 2008, 10:47:44 AM
I don't have the bars yet, I will be getting them sometime this week.  I bought them off a guy on Spec E30.

Here's my GN:
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/3.jpg)

And here's the '26:
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/27%20cadillac/IMG_2550.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/27%20cadillac/IMG_2571.jpg)
Title: Gooch
Post by: hoevesruperd on January 11, 2008, 12:55:19 PM
i'd see an M5 engine in that cadillac! :p
have you any plans of restoring it?
Title: Gooch
Post by: E-30Dubbsz on January 11, 2008, 03:04:19 PM
Quote from: hoevesruperd;40947
thats a much nicer shifter knob. very nice car, and i'm very jealous now


I would have to completely agree with you hoevesruperd. Seeing this car adds to the list of e30s that make me jealous. I can only imagine how my car feels. It's the one enduring all the struggles, I just pay for it. lol But i love it and that car is an idol. Keep the good mods coming.
Title: Gooch
Post by: Gooch on January 13, 2008, 01:18:56 AM
Thank you very much dubbsz.

The '26 is a long-term street rod project.  The body is off the frame right now, I'm making some good progress.  I"ll post some updated pictures as I go along.  It's going to get a RamJet 502, no M5 engine, sorry.  lol
Title: Gooch
Post by: Voluted on February 22, 2008, 01:33:29 AM
Man i wish i could buy another e30 here for under 500 bucks. The cheapest i have seen one was around 1500 and it was in horrible condition with over 350,000 km's on it.

On the flip side i feel like im driving the only car of it's ind when im on the road which is a pretty nice feeling.

The car looks great btw. Looks like the previous owner took great care of it.
Title: Gooch
Post by: chachi on February 24, 2008, 12:42:01 PM
hey nice ride, i remember driving it home when you bought it! :D gonna post up pics of my car at work tonite
Title: Gooch
Post by: e30 4cyl on February 24, 2008, 01:50:19 PM
Great choice of mods.  What mods do plan to do next with the car?  Nice collection btw.  Please keep us updated on your projects.
Title: Gooch
Post by: Gooch on February 25, 2008, 10:50:35 AM
Quote from: chachi;43455
hey nice ride, i remember driving it home when you bought it! :D gonna post up pics of my car at work tonite

Loveu.

Quote from: e30 4cyl;43461
Great choice of mods.  What mods do plan to do next with the car?  Nice collection btw.  Please keep us updated on your projects.

I'm going to be selling the GN come spring, so in the near future I'd like to get AKG offset control arm, subframe, diff, and trailing arm bushings.  Long term plans would be Ryan G. splitter, Mark D. chip, Mtech I spoiler, and wheels.  (Already got an idea for that, I just need to sell an extra set of weaves I have.)  Maybe an M3 steering rack if I can swindle it off Chachi...
Title: Gooch
Post by: chachi on February 25, 2008, 01:42:37 PM
Quote from: Gooch;43522
Maybe an M3 steering rack if I can swindle it off Chachi...


its an e36 something, who knowwwsssssss
Title: Gooch
Post by: e30 4cyl on February 25, 2008, 05:37:13 PM
Quote from: Gooch;43522
I'm going to be selling the GN come spring


Good choice.  You will enjoy the bmw much more.
Title: Gooch
Post by: chachi on February 25, 2008, 11:49:51 PM
Quote from: e30 4cyl;43560
Good choice.  You will enjoy the bmw much more.



idk that gn hauled MAJOR ass, he'll enjoy the money for the bmw and hearse more haha

i'd rather carry my speed than rely on it though ;)
Title: Gooch
Post by: Gooch on November 19, 2009, 01:48:30 PM
Oh how things snowball.

I haven't been on here in quite some time, but those of you on r3v know that my car has gone under the knife quite a bit since I've last posted here.

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/fivelug/IMG_0479.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/fivelug/IMG_0480.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/fivelug/IMG_0481.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/fivelug/IMG_0483.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/fivelug/IMG_0484.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/fivelug/IMG_0486.jpg)

Complete E30 M3 5-lug swap with coilovers.  I love it.  And looking back at my original pictures from when I first bought the car just reminds me how far it's come in 2 years.
Title: Gooch
Post by: Vladi on November 20, 2009, 01:31:11 AM
You bastard. I had those wheels on my E30, too. They're just porn. There. I said it. :D
Title: Gooch
Post by: Gooch on October 20, 2010, 09:29:21 PM
Haha, thanks Vladi.  I finally got the centercap tool, so I put the caps on.  The wheels look 100x better with caps.  I don't know how or why, but they do.

And once again, sorry I haven't been on here in quite some time, but I'm sorry to post this here...many of you are not going to be happy...

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/e36m3parts/b.jpg)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/fantominfinity/e36m3parts/a.jpg)
Title: Gooch
Post by: DesktopDave on October 20, 2010, 10:08:28 PM
Looks good to me, feel free to post any BMW car porn here!

How's the weight with the bigger engine?  Noticeable or not so much?  I was considering the 5-lug swap myself.  I'll have to check your thread out on r3v.
Title: Gooch
Post by: longtallsally on October 29, 2010, 02:16:47 AM
Quote from: Gooch;97727
And once again, sorry I haven't been on here in quite some time, but I'm sorry to post this here...many of you are not going to be happy...


You are a tool.  Why do people ruin such nice cars?  Why not put a motor like that in one that is not so rare or already sorted?  Sorry to jump on you, but I am sick and tired of cars getting swapped like this.  And based on what I've seen, you know what you're doing, so it is extra frustrating.

Why not get another shell that doesn't matter and do it to that one?  You will ruin the wonderful handling and balance and get utter crap fuel mileage comparatively.

I do have a productive question, though;  did you actually wire up the check panel or is it for looks?
Title: Gooch
Post by: Gooch on November 01, 2010, 10:25:04 PM
Quote from: DesktopDave;97731
Looks good to me, feel free to post any BMW car porn here!

How's the weight with the bigger engine?  Noticeable or not so much?  I was considering the 5-lug swap myself.  I'll have to check your thread out on r3v.


The s52 it will go in the car over summer, I'll report back then.


Quote from: longtallsally;98098
You are a tool.  Why do people ruin such nice cars?  Why not put a motor like that in one that is not so rare or already sorted?  Sorry to jump on you, but I am sick and tired of cars getting swapped like this.  And based on what I've seen, you know what you're doing, so it is extra frustrating.

Why not get another shell that doesn't matter and do it to that one?  You will ruin the wonderful handling and balance and get utter crap fuel mileage comparatively.

I do have a productive question, though;  did you actually wire up the check panel or is it for looks?


You'd fit right in with the E30 M3 purists...god forbid anyone takes an s14 out of an M3.

The check panel is not wired in, it came free with my headlights, grilles, and plate filler and I was sick of seeing the SRS light flash because of my Mtech 2 wheel.
Title: Gooch
Post by: Ryann on November 01, 2010, 11:11:36 PM
So for reference, mind telling us what you bought it for?
Title: Gooch
Post by: longtallsally on November 02, 2010, 02:06:12 AM
Quote from: Gooch;98210
You'd fit right in with the E30 M3 purists...god forbid anyone takes an s14 out of an M3.

I think you missed my point.  I'm absolutely all for reincarnating a wrecked car's motor into another machine, but the 318is is so very rare these days- especially ones in the condition you have brought yours to.

I know it's a slippery slope what with the 5 lug conversion and the like and just how "correct" one should keep a car.  I also know based on what I've seen, you are a good wrench and do great work.  But, it is a little different when you do a heart transplant and completely change the characteristics of a car (I'm speaking primarily chassis).  Also, the M42 is becoming a pretty rare motor these days, so I guess my point is why not do it to a 325i instead?  The 318is was only offered 1 year in the states and the M20 powered cars for about a millennium, and the chassis wouldn't be that different with a monster motor like that in a 325i.  Just my $.02.  I'm sure it will turn out great, but I'm just a little sad to see yet another M42 tossed aside.  (And to be selfish, if I was still in the states as I'd probably look to buy yours :) )

In terms of the M3, well I have to say I really don't have an opinion.  I know I'll be thought of as crazy, but the E30 M3 does not appeal to me.  I've driven them in anger and they were no quicker (stock) than one of my 325is'.  The reasons I got into E30s are that they are dirt cheap, economical, reliable, cool, and had a lot of toys OEM and aftermarket.  The E30 M3 fills none of these except aftermarket.  $20k into a car just for a high strung and (relatively) unreliable motor and a body kit doesn't really fit that need.  I'll spend a few grand more and get an E46 or a few grand less and get a legitimately nice car in an E34 M5.

Quote from: Gooch
The check panel is not wired in, it came free with my headlights, grilles, and plate filler and I was sick of seeing the SRS light flash because of my Mtech 2 wheel.

OK, thanks for the info as I know wiring one in would be a bear.  I think I'm actually going to mount a GPS up there in mine...
Title: Gooch
Post by: YetiX on November 02, 2010, 09:51:13 AM
LTS, making friends everywhere! :D :D  (Fwiw, I do agree that it's a bummer you're swapping out the M42.  If the engine was shot like JackBenny's was . . .)


Gooch, that is a CLEAN car and looks beautiful.  I'm not sure I've seen many other e30's that are that clean.  Mine's getting there.


When you do the swap, do me a favor and send your M42 my way.  If it's as clean as the rest of the car it'll be in great condition and I can swap it into my car while I rebuild mine! ;)
Title: Gooch
Post by: Gooch on November 02, 2010, 10:42:13 AM
Quote from: Ryann;98212
So for reference, mind telling us what you bought it for?

Shoot me a PM if you'd like.

Quote from: longtallsally;98219
I think you missed my point.  I'm absolutely all for reincarnating a wrecked car's motor into another machine, but the 318is is so very rare these days- especially ones in the condition you have brought yours to.

I know it's a slippery slope what with the 5 lug conversion and the like and just how "correct" one should keep a car.  I also know based on what I've seen, you are a good wrench and do great work.  But, it is a little different when you do a heart transplant and completely change the characteristics of a car (I'm speaking primarily chassis).  Also, the M42 is becoming a pretty rare motor these days, so I guess my point is why not do it to a 325i instead?  The 318is was only offered 1 year in the states and the M20 powered cars for about a millennium, and the chassis wouldn't be that different with a monster motor like that in a 325i.  Just my $.02.  I'm sure it will turn out great, but I'm just a little sad to see yet another M42 tossed aside.  (And to be selfish, if I was still in the states as I'd probably look to buy yours :) )

In terms of the M3, well I have to say I really don't have an opinion.  I know I'll be thought of as crazy, but the E30 M3 does not appeal to me.  I've driven them in anger and they were no quicker (stock) than one of my 325is'.  The reasons I got into E30s are that they are dirt cheap, economical, reliable, cool, and had a lot of toys OEM and aftermarket.  The E30 M3 fills none of these except aftermarket.  $20k into a car just for a high strung and (relatively) unreliable motor and a body kit doesn't really fit that need.  I'll spend a few grand more and get an E46 or a few grand less and get a legitimately nice car in an E34 M5.



OK, thanks for the info as I know wiring one in would be a bear.  I think I'm actually going to mount a GPS up there in mine...

When I set out to buy the car all I was looking for was a clean car that was free of rust.  After months and months of searching, this car fit the bill perfectly. I don't think that the 318is is rare car, but finding a nice example is extremely hard.

The M42 is a great engine, I love the car and the whole feel of the light four cylinder and it's rev happy nature, but flat out it is just not powerful enough.  I can't stand the car not having any torque and having to rev the shit out of it to get it up to speed.  The car is my DD and I will gladly sacrifice a little more weight in the front for the extra HP/TQ that it desperately needs.

I'm interested to see how the GPS install works out.

Quote from: YetiX;98231
LTS, making friends everywhere! :D :D  (Fwiw, I do agree that it's a bummer you're swapping out the M42.  If the engine was shot like JackBenny's was . . .)


Gooch, that is a CLEAN car and looks beautiful.  I'm not sure I've seen many other e30's that are that clean.  Mine's getting there.


When you do the swap, do me a favor and send your M42 my way.  If it's as clean as the rest of the car it'll be in great condition and I can swap it into my car while I rebuild mine! ;)

I'll keep you in mind, M42club and NJ BMW CCA will be the first two places I post up the drivetrain when the time comes.


Thanks for the compliments, guys.