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What color should I paint this thing? Non-Oem not really being considered....

Original brillantrot red
15 (53.6%)
Diamantschwarz Metallic (black)
5 (17.9%)
Alpinweiss II (white)
1 (3.6%)
Lazurblau Metallic (blue)
4 (14.3%)
Sterlingsilber Metallic (silver)
3 (10.7%)

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normboudreault

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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #120 on: September 23, 2014, 05:53:50 PM »
Well I plan on starting it over the winter (Dec-Apr). But I don't want to drop more than 5000$ and Im not sure what that will get me. There are so many options and paths to take but I think if I can achieve around 160-170hp NA with a tune/chip I will be very happy. I am planning a lightened flywheel/clutch setup from here http://store.bimmerworld.com/e30-m3-lightweight-flywheelperformance-clutch-kit-p790.aspx. I think this will give me the biggest bang for my dollars. Engine wise maybe a new crank, lightened con rods and new pistons, maybe new top end (?).  What are you doing???

I want to keep the rebuild cost reasonable because, and I don't want to bullshit here -  but I am slowly but surely planning on buying an e30 M3 once this one is done. Im certainly not rich - but I would sell off my e46 to help pay for it.  I came oh so close this summer to buying this one:



but it had been severely accidented and had mileage discrepancies that the owner was denying... So the deal fell through. Im glad it did in a way though because I would have lost my enthusiasm for the 318iS for awhile!

But I am completely in love with the idea of opening both my garage doors and having two e30's staring out at me - Im completely in love with these cars!!

Maybe that comes thru in my thread....   ::)
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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #121 on: September 24, 2014, 07:35:08 AM »
Hi Norm

I must admit the m3 is a very nice looking little beasty!

Alright here we go mate!

I planned on doing a 86 88 2.05l, little polishing, lighter flywheel m40, same rods m42, Lower timing case m44, nothing special sort of thing just more fun!

And that went straight in the crapper!  :-[
I ordered a crank from uk m47d20 but I got m47 tu2d20, so I went to a friend of mine and now that problem is solved thanks to heat differential bonding and pinning! It's getting crack tested as we speak!
So to keep it squarer I went with 87 mm Pistons.
Also with these diesel cranks and there 17:1 compression are quite heavier than the 10:1 petrol so there might be a aluminium flywheel in my garage now.

Giving me 87 90 2.15l

So I looked at the head and the 7 mm stems (e30) of which a couple where damaged and did a bit of maths, if 33/30.5 is good for a 1.8 l what do I want for a 2.15 l and the answer was MORE!!!!
So there might be 6 mm ti 34/31.5 in the mail heading towards me now.
Looking at the s50 cam tray now.

All through this process I have been asking Ralph a lot of questions, bless his cotton socks he hasn't told me to get stuffed YET! Top guy.

So in conclusion to your question Norm
 T. Your L. Bloody C.

Ps love your work on your car, every time I get stuck with my project I look at what your doing for inspiration!
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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #122 on: September 24, 2014, 10:49:12 AM »
Hey Norm.....I would wait a couple of years to get the E30M3. I believe the bottom will fall out on the market for them and they will be more affordable again. Don't react to the market now, it's just a phase.

I can give you a recipe for the engine....not sure how much power it makes yet but I know that all depends on the cams you put in and what kind of driving you'll be doing. I went for street mode. I have the M3 for the track 8)

Cheers,
~Ralph


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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #123 on: September 24, 2014, 04:52:58 PM »
Quote from: Warsteiner on September 24, 2014, 10:49:12 AM
Hey Norm.....I would wait a couple of years to get the E30M3. I believe the bottom will fall out on the market for them and they will be more affordable again. Don't react to the market now, it's just a phase.

I can give you a recipe for the engine....not sure how much power it makes yet but I know that all depends on the cams you put in and what kind of driving you'll be doing. I went for street mode. I have the M3 for the track 8)

Cheers,
~Ralph

Hard to say man. Porsches have all gotten crazy expensive. Maybe that bubble will burst, (I hope so - cos otherwise, I'll never get in one), but maybe it'll just plateau and the cool Bimmers of the world will move in the same direction. If I had any money, I'd buy an E30 M3 and an E28 M5 cos I think the early and "pure" M cars are only gonna get more expensive as new cars get more and more "electronic" and "synthetic." Also - an FD Rx7 and an NSX. Japanese hero cars have got to go up in value soon.
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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #124 on: September 24, 2014, 06:41:51 PM »
Quote from: Darky on September 24, 2014, 07:35:08 AM
Hi Norm

I must admit the m3 is a very nice looking little beasty!

Alright here we go mate!

I planned on doing a 86 88 2.05l, little polishing, lighter flywheel m40, same rods m42, Lower timing case m44, nothing special sort of thing just more fun!

And that went straight in the crapper!  :-[
I ordered a crank from uk m47d20 but I got m47 tu2d20, so I went to a friend of mine and now that problem is solved thanks to heat differential bonding and pinning! It's getting crack tested as we speak!
So to keep it squarer I went with 87 mm Pistons.
Also with these diesel cranks and there 17:1 compression are quite heavier than the 10:1 petrol so there might be a aluminium flywheel in my garage now.

Giving me 87 90 2.15l

So I looked at the head and the 7 mm stems (e30) of which a couple where damaged and did a bit of maths, if 33/30.5 is good for a 1.8 l what do I want for a 2.15 l and the answer was MORE!!!!
So there might be 6 mm ti 34/31.5 in the mail heading towards me now.
Looking at the s50 cam tray now.

All through this process I have been asking Ralph a lot of questions, bless his cotton socks he hasn't told me to get stuffed YET! Top guy.

So in conclusion to your question Norm
 T. Your L. Bloody C.

Ps love your work on your car, every time I get stuck with my project I look at what your doing for inspiration!

Until I went back and re-read it several times, I literally only understood every other line. :)
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normboudreault

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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #125 on: September 25, 2014, 05:14:07 PM »
Quote from: Darky on September 24, 2014, 07:35:08 AM
Hi Norm

I must admit the m3 is a very nice looking little beasty!

Alright here we go mate!

I planned on doing a 86 88 2.05l, little polishing, lighter flywheel m40, same rods m42, Lower timing case m44, nothing special sort of thing just more fun!

And that went straight in the crapper!  :-[
I ordered a crank from uk m47d20 but I got m47 tu2d20, so I went to a friend of mine and now that problem is solved thanks to heat differential bonding and pinning! It's getting crack tested as we speak!
So to keep it squarer I went with 87 mm Pistons.
Also with these diesel cranks and there 17:1 compression are quite heavier than the 10:1 petrol so there might be a aluminium flywheel in my garage now.

Giving me 87 90 2.15l

So I looked at the head and the 7 mm stems (e30) of which a couple where damaged and did a bit of maths, if 33/30.5 is good for a 1.8 l what do I want for a 2.15 l and the answer was MORE!!!!
So there might be 6 mm ti 34/31.5 in the mail heading towards me now.
Looking at the s50 cam tray now.

All through this process I have been asking Ralph a lot of questions, bless his cotton socks he hasn't told me to get stuffed YET! Top guy.

So in conclusion to your question Norm
 T. Your L. Bloody C.

Ps love your work on your car, every time I get stuck with my project I look at what your doing for inspiration!

That was a great reply - but Im gonna need  Ralph to explain it to all us mere mortals!!! Ha!!!

Seriously, Ive been thinking about the m47 crank route as well - but Ive kept that thinking peripheral as Im just juggling so much with the car now. Im finishing up the welding (update to come shortly) and will then do the bottom, brakes, fuel and then bodywork. Its hard to see starting on the engine right now. With all the body work there will just be too much dust and general mess to consider working on the engine.I've looked into engine shops but my main choices here won't touch this engine. There seems to be an interesting shop in Toronto, which is 700 kilometers away,  which might do the work but I'm still thinking about it.  If everything goes to plan I think I will start on the engine sometime this winter, maybe February, I'm not sure how long the whole process will take. I will have to decide on the setup before then to get parts ordered. No doubt the engine shops schedule will be a factor...

Thanks for the kind words - Im telling you, with all the work I have to do yet,  I need some inspiration!!
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normboudreault

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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #126 on: September 25, 2014, 05:30:04 PM »
Quote from: Warsteiner on September 24, 2014, 10:49:12 AM
Hey Norm.....I would wait a couple of years to get the E30M3. I believe the bottom will fall out on the market for them and they will be more affordable again. Don't react to the market now, it's just a phase.

I can give you a recipe for the engine....not sure how much power it makes yet but I know that all depends on the cams you put in and what kind of driving you'll be doing. I went for street mode. I have the M3 for the track 8)

Cheers,
~Ralph

Ralph, I agree.  I dont see prices going much higher either, because who will buy them? Generally the average joe buys these cars, and all the best ones are owned by the lucky few who have the means. For the rest of us it is a serious expense and endless price increases cant go on because the average joe will be priced out of the market.
So I am not buying one now that is certain, Im just starting to plan on it... Im really just keen on my 318, I just hope my meager skills can do justice to what I want the car to become...

And I absolutely want to know your recipe - trust me, you are the lead mechanic on "Team Norm", you just didnt know it!!! :-)
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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #127 on: September 25, 2014, 06:12:09 PM »
Norm…..Here is where I learned everything that I know. You should be in good hands with me at the helm!!! ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag


then this one….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fjcJp_Nwvk


Cheers,
~Ralph
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normboudreault

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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #128 on: September 25, 2014, 07:08:53 PM »
Hey isn't that Darky talking about his M42 rebuild??

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #129 on: September 26, 2014, 05:58:04 PM »
Quote from: normboudreault on September 25, 2014, 07:08:53 PM
Hey isn't that Darky talking about his M42 rebuild??

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Nope it's not me!
Quote from: Warsteiner on September 25, 2014, 06:12:09 PM
Norm…..Here is where I learned everything that I know. You should be in good hands with me at the helm!!! ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac7G7xOG2Ag


then this one….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fjcJp_Nwvk


Cheers,
~Ralph


That thing won't work, be like pushing a cubic meter of concrete with a remote control car!

😎
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normboudreault

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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #130 on: September 30, 2014, 04:23:31 PM »
With the car up on the rotisserie things are getting easier. Did a quick run down of what needs doing body wise on the bottom...

Serious-*ss welding...


More welding...


Scraping, cleaning, welding...


uhh...


More....aarrghhh...
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normboudreault

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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #131 on: September 30, 2014, 04:26:56 PM »
Well that was depressing.. So I figured it was a good time to remove the windshield seeing as I had a tiny rust spot on the RH corner.. No big deal...  No pics of the removal as I was pretty absorbed in the process... Not very hard anyways...

Here is the "little" rust spot...



F$ck!!!

Wait, it gets worse...










"Hello Bmw Parts department? Yes, Id like a new apron for a 1991 318iS...."  :-\
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normboudreault

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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #132 on: September 30, 2014, 04:27:31 PM »
o new apron arrived next morning...

Here we go...

See spot welds? Drill them out... Fun!!



Wish I had the right tool but had to use a regular drill bit..


Cut out most of the apron...







Had to cut away the edges - the apron won't go in unless its all cut away. You'll see it has been braized in..

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normboudreault

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« Reply #133 on: September 30, 2014, 04:28:26 PM »
The other corner was as bad but the rust wasn't deep... These were ground out and cleaned and POR15'd...



Cleaned everything up as best I could...


Test fitted new apron... It fit!


However, I had to cut away two large sections of rusted out edging.. So these had to be rebuilt...













Fit the apron again... Ready to weld...



Wife got me in action... (ok I asked her to...)



Done...





Alrighty... Bottom's next....
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Re: 1991 318iS resto
« Reply #134 on: September 30, 2014, 06:30:50 PM »
So....sweat equity is one thing....

Everyone loves a challenge....

I have to admire and respect your tenacity, but...

Er....are you nucking futs?
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