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Picking up a 91 318iS tonight
« on: March 14, 2012, 01:21:15 PM »
Well this is the reason i signed up for this form. i found this car on a local website and ive always love the older e30 body style so i figured i would finally jump on the opportunity. here is the original add

http://www.xceedspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208951

im thinking that the first things im gona do is find a front lip for it and im trying to find a set or Recaro Specialist large in leather and suede centers. then doing some work to the engine. dont know if i wana do a mild turbo setup or a n/a set up would like to get ~150whp
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« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2012, 02:49:32 PM »
Looks good to me.  Great car, couldn't agree with you more.  Welcome to the 'Club!

<3 e30.

BTW, MarkD chips are on sale...he only does that in the spring...they're a really nice deal for a little performance boost.  Do the COP, maybe a good CAI, updated injectors...might get you in the 150hp ballpark at the flywheel (which you could swap for a single-mass)...
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« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2012, 02:55:32 PM »
'08 Karmesinrot 128i 6MT
'86 Zinnoberrot 635CSi (M30B32/G265/3.46 torsen LSD)

Sold: '97 Montrealblau 318iS, '91 Brilliantrot 318i, '91 Brilliantrot 318iS

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« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2012, 07:12:37 PM »
Great looking car!!! Congrats and welcome!!!

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« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2012, 08:02:59 PM »
Welcome! Where in Michigan do you live?

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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2012, 01:50:49 PM »
keflaman im from the livingston county area but currently im over seas in kuwait my dad went to go pick it up for me.(who use to own a 87 325e him self)and said it was in good condition so he picked it up but gona have to replace the wheels he has 16x8 with 205/40/16 tires and he said they rub when taking sharp turns. so im thinking bout 16x7 front but keeping the 8 in rear

amd also for the engine mods i was planing on doing the jb alum flywheel, evo 3 short shifter, the conforti chip, the mustang injector mod i read about on here as well.

and what is the COP???
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« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2012, 03:53:03 PM »
COP = Coil On Plug conversion.  I gets rid of the overpriced spark plug wires and looks nice, for about the same cost.

I think they're M60 coil packs, right?  They're certainly common and cheap.  Anyone know for sure?
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« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2012, 12:52:07 PM »
ill have to look into that
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« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2012, 08:10:18 PM »

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« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2012, 11:56:54 PM »
Id do the mess under the intake before the COP kit ... that's my $0.02 ... that being said I just ordered Rob's COP kit.