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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: Dead Horse on January 20, 2008, 07:55:43 PM

Title: Newby...need a few answers
Post by: Dead Horse on January 20, 2008, 07:55:43 PM

Hey guys, just got my first BMW, a 91 318 IS, and i have to say i am impressed. Of course i would be even more impressed if i had a 2nd gear.

I.ve been reading and lurking and have a few ??'s.

I have an E30M42 correct?

Is there a parts interchange online somewhere? like what trannys fit my car, etcetc?

Cant wait to get a little more knowledge under my belt to really use this car to its advantages. My first order of businessis to get it running reliably, fix the tranny, and fix the heat. After that, a skidplate for that low hanging oil pan and then it will be my DD and Rally-X car.

Thanks for your help.

Title: Newby...need a few answers
Post by: kowalski on January 20, 2008, 10:36:19 PM

M42B18 actually.

  Not really any parts interchangers, you can use realoem.com and reference part numbers. other then that, searching the forums to see what has been done is the other method.

where abouts are you located?

for good deals on parts try bma.com, or pelicanparts.com

Title: Newby...need a few answers
Post by: Dead Horse on January 20, 2008, 11:30:27 PM

I am in Memphis, Tn

Title: Newby...need a few answers
Post by: kowalski on January 21, 2008, 02:24:46 AM

Quote from: Dead Horse;41451

I am in Memphis, Tn

cool, please put in some user info. its nice to know where everyone is from.

Title: Newby...need a few answers
Post by: dude8383 on January 21, 2008, 07:57:19 AM

I have a tranny for cheap :)

Welcome to the site!

Title: Newby...need a few answers
Post by: Dead Horse on January 21, 2008, 10:37:25 AM

Thanks, shipping would prob. not be cheap from NYC.

Title: Newby...need a few answers
Post by: dude8383 on January 21, 2008, 10:47:54 AM

Quote from: Dead Horse;41466

Thanks, shipping would prob. not be cheap from NYC.

http://m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4477

Not when I have a price shipped :)

Title: Newby...need a few answers
Post by: gearheadE30 on January 21, 2008, 05:56:35 PM

http://store.666fabrication.com/ (http://store.666fabrication.com/) is a great place to get a skidplate, and they are pretty popular. It may be awhile before they have enough time to make one for you, though.

Title: Newby...need a few answers
Post by: Dead Horse on January 21, 2008, 07:14:11 PM

Yeah, i was on their site last night.....looks like they are currently playing catch-up on their present orders. I will definatley be getting a skid plate. I have to go into my drive at a more severe angle than my lowered Neon.