GENTLEMEN,
My name is Nick, and I've just picked up a 1992 318i in a complicated offer I couldn't refuse. I went to the local tech college for automotive but never worked in the field. I fix and tune my friends' cars, mostly Subarus and Toyotas. A friend owned a Porsche 944 for nearly a year so I have an idea how demanding German cars can be. I currently drive a 1998 Subaru Legacy wagon with 2005 STI struts (inverted monotube!) and springs.
MY BMW,
Is a 1992 318i (M42 engine) made in 08/92 with Raceland Ultimo coilovers, M3 wheels, and aftermarket ball joints and bushings up front. As far as I can tell everything else is stock. I got it for a good price because the man who owned it didn't have time to make it the track car he wanted to. It was in the middle of a timing chain replacement because the stock driver's side timing guide broke. I'm working on fixing that, and need advice on how far to go as well as other things to look out for. I'll be making a post in the engine section shortly.