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For Sale / Re: Parting out 91 318i 4 Door, San Diego

« on: January 31, 2014, 11:47:49 PM »

Possibly the clock if it matches mine and the LCD is clear and functioning.  Do you have a pic or # of button description of it if you still have it?  Thanks!  it will ship to 95826

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General Topics / supercharger questions - all the same?

« on: February 01, 2013, 11:11:19 AM »

Is the downing atlanta kit for the 1.9 Z3 the same kit other than the different intake boot?  Will it fit our 91 M42 engines if we convert it to vbelt?  What other differences are there?  

Thanks,
Tom

Hi Tom!  I just picked one up for my M44(97 318ti).  There are differences in at least the pulley, brackets and throttle intake elbow from a Z3.  Also, if the kit you refer to is post 96 emission changes, there are various parts and pieces differences.  I did speak with Jim at DA and as far as the Intake boot (Elbow), while they don't have any more on the shelf.  That is a part they can make special order.  I was told $295 for one for a ti, as the DASC I was looking at was setup for a Z3.  

I have 2 M42s as well (91 318ic and a 95 318ti) and had wondered in the event I run accross another solid one at a cheap price.  :cool:

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Get Togethers / NORCAL 318ti meet 8/25 - Riverboat Marina in California Delta

« on: August 15, 2012, 11:30:46 AM »

318ti's - Anyone up to meet on Saturday, 8/25 at Riverboat Marina in the California Delta? James (Wolferj) and I will meet up at 11:00 and would welcome any other 318ti (or any other Bimmer enthusiasts). We can catch some lunch in the area, catch a few pics and zip around a few river roads.



Riverboat is at the center lower portion of the Island. 106 W Brannan Island Rd, 95641-9760 Isleton, CA.
We can meet in the Riverboat parking lot.

Respond here if interested and need more info.

Cheers! Rich

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Engine + Driveline / M20 flywheel on m42 helpppp pleaseee

« on: May 14, 2011, 10:07:06 PM »

Here's the M20 Flywheel I installed two weeks ago.  Next to it is the M42 Dual Mass flywheel it replaced.  

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Swaps, Turbos, Buildups / dynotech motorsports budget turbo build

« on: April 18, 2011, 08:36:44 PM »

Yup, call last week and was quoted $600.  Put my name in for one on the waiting list.   :cool:

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General Topics / E30 Rocks at Rally...

« on: March 25, 2010, 08:47:33 AM »

Great story on our 20 year old E30 kicking butt.   I read this and got inspired...  Converted 318i in a Mexican rally :cool:

http://jalopnik.com/5497042/how-a-50...yline=true&s=i

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Suspension / E30 Vert fun factor just increased

« on: March 24, 2010, 12:29:38 AM »

strut tower brace? i bought it, and it interfered with my wiring cover. ended up trading it for a sparco copy. never heard back from john mason about the issue. not saying you shouldn't buy it, but i wasn't impressed with the customer service.

Thanks, I saw your pic above.  Stock wiring cover or anything non-stock about it?   :cool:

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Engine + Driveline / How to remove and replace a BMW M42 head.

« on: March 19, 2010, 12:33:15 AM »

Thank you for writing this up!  Nice job...   :cool:

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Suspension / E30 Vert fun factor just increased

« on: March 19, 2010, 12:11:55 AM »

I have a Hartuge on my E28 but still hinged.  

Opinions on the Mason Engineering brace?   :cool:

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Suspension / E30 Vert fun factor just increased

« on: March 18, 2010, 08:43:45 PM »

not to piss on the party but those bars that rely on the sides of the tower for "support" are shit. those towers are thin sheet metal and what those bars do is direct the torsional force of the car cornering into a smaller area(the sides) rather than across the entire top where the steel is thicker.

Piss away!  What you're saying makes sense, I hadn't thought about it.  I posted it to read different views to get to a choice.  Thanks!   :cool:

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Suspension / E30 Vert fun factor just increased

« on: March 17, 2010, 09:53:39 PM »

Good points, thanks!  My E28 is much lower than my Vert and I've been lucky enough not to crack it's oil pan in 28 years.  Plenty of scrapes though...  Smoother roads here in Cali...

I suspect I won't either with the E30, but just incase I run over a stray part of the freeway I'm looking for defelction rather than through my pan.    

As far as the brace, the one you have is basically what I'm looking for.  One piece and discreet.  I'll do a search and see what comes up.

Nice setup you have BTW...

Thanks!   :cool:

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Suspension / E30 Vert fun factor just increased

« on: March 17, 2010, 08:34:20 AM »

i still don't understand the design of those parts. an X-brace should actually be an "X", not two bent bars with some plate welded in the middle, and a skid-plate should bolt to something more sturdy than the rad support.

my mason X-brace and sparco-copy front strut bar stiffened the front of the car up nicely. i hope you're happy with your setup too.

I am, stiffened up very noticibly.  So, while it's not an x, it seems to work as intended.  

While the skid plate protects the pan nicely, it is a pain to pull it off if you need to get to the belts from underneath.  I will say the pan is now protected...  

Now looking for a solid tower brace for the shock towers...  Too bad there's not one available for the vert's rear towers.   :cool:

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Suspension / E30 Vert fun factor just increased

« on: March 15, 2010, 11:25:14 PM »

Vert Brothers, No rain Sunday, so I got out and installed this on my daily driver 91 318ic.




Sorry about the lousy picture underneath.

Race Skids cross brace and skid pad. Took about 90 minutes to install. Easy install. Bolts right in, plus had to drill 7 holes. Only used 6 of the holes, so I could fit the stock splash guard back in place.

Very noticible positive difference in handling and feel. Solid, way less body roll. Well worth the upgrade on the Vert. My next brace will be topside for the shock towers.

Gotta go find some twisties now...   :cool:

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Engine + Driveline / Idle issue after top end rebuild

« on: February 23, 2010, 11:13:34 PM »

Check the ICV and it's connections.     :cool:

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Engine + Driveline / 91 318ic - Clunk, clunk, in the driveline

« on: February 17, 2010, 10:13:47 PM »

I have a set that goes up to 10mm and it's loose so it must be a tad bigger. 12mm perhaps...just wanted to know if anybody knew of the top of their head. Thanks for the reply though Dave.

I've used 10 and 14mm IIRC for the various cases I have.    17mm I believe used on a E36 auto tranny plugs.  I purchased a set of allen sockets at Harbor Freight for like 12 bucks.  5mm to 17mm.  Worth the $12.   :rolleyes: