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General Topics / ETK has no S42 entry?

« on: March 27, 2008, 01:46:26 AM »

Ummm I think there is a mixup here :eek:

320is E30 is basically a 325 with smaller 2 liter S14 engine rated at 200 hp. No idea how many were built but it was not an homologation special, it was made to circumvent italian tax laws that punished cars with over 2 liter engine. For example ferrari made models with 2 liter turbo for domestic market

320si E90 is homologation special for FIA WTCC series, atleast 2500 was made. 2 liter engine is bespoke for this model, 170 hp and no valvertronic but ordinary valvetrain and throttle body etc.

S42 engine was not used in either of those. It was only available from BMW Motorsport International beginning of 1995 until around 1998 and only in race car meant for supertouring/FIA Class II rules. S42 was never used in road going model.

That's why ETK does not have any info on S42. All information is on BMW Motorsport International parts catalogues. I suspect they might be available as PDF somewhere but most common are paper versions (which I have one for season 1995).

i also have a paper version from the 95 season, quite an interesting motor, might be my next motor build

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Member Profiles / rconlon85's E36 318is

« on: March 22, 2008, 12:28:27 PM »

this is my first Bimmer, and im completely new to german cars after working on jap cars for years. but i picked up a 93 318is coupe black. it came on a set of 18" BBS rx's. its got 100k miles and its a 5spd. its not without its problems, its got a big dent on the drivers side door and ive picked up a new one since. the clear coat is pealing so it needs a new paint job. and the last owner put a E46 M3 front bumper on it that i cant stand but it works for now. but for $1500 its not to bad









and my other set of wheles



i know its not an E30 like seems to mainly be on here, but its still the M42

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Get Togethers / E30FESTOHIO 08!! Columbus, Ohio May

« on: March 22, 2008, 12:11:21 PM »

im down, i live in columbus so travel shouldnt be to horrible lol but i will be in my E36

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Exterior / Post your SINGLE best pic!

« on: March 22, 2008, 12:07:35 PM »

THNX! They are E34 M5 throwing star replicas, and they are 16/17.5, and right now i'm running mismatched tires.. Fronts are 195/45/16 and the rear is a 205/45/16

here two extra ones, but if you want I posted them in the member profile section too.

i have a set of the throwing star replicas on my E36 318is. they look sweet on your E30