There really isn't too much to much to say other than just being a BMW-nut since.. always! The addiction has lead me to own too many vehicles, and I just keep wanting more! I used to play alot with the M20's and M30's (still do), and actually did not like anything that had a 4-cylinder M42 as such. However, there was this anxious feeling in my head that eventually convinced myself to go try one out. 3 years ago I drove my first M42 E30 and instantly, it was an instant connection! Ever since then, I've been tooling around with M42's and pretty much sold off most of my larger motor'd cars- but left three as they're just too awsome.
I've owned one E36 318i sedan in the past, an E30 318i sedan, and I still own an E30 318i touring wagon with an M40! Eventually I had to get my arse into an E30 318iS which I did, but recently sold it and with it's funds, I bought another M42, but in a rag-top form.
I only bought it about three weeks ago now, and had purchased it with a completely dead motor. I had plans on swapping in another motor, but instead after some more tinkering, the head and timing were completely done! So! Just three days ago it has been running now, and boy is it a pleasure to drive! High revs, top down, winding back-roads is very fun!:D Not alot has been done to it. I lowered the suspenstion with H&Rs and Billies, US-spec ellips and Lamin-X'd high beams, Euro grilles, 15x7.5 Rikens, M-tech II wheel and an M-shift knob. I got a Euro plate filler, just need to drill the holes for it, and I plan on leaving it like that! Cool little car for sure!
Here are just a few shots, nothing special!
