Author Topic: m42 hate on bimmerforums (Read 53656 times)

swiss318is · « **Reply #45 on:** January 08, 2008, 08:00:50 AM »

its pretty funny to read the thread on BF! i mean.. i know that a 4 cyl 1,8l engine with no turbo is not the engine to win the 1/4 mile in 10s...! but dont forget! 130hp/1100kg or 260hp/2000kg is quite the same!or not? my car will have 180-190hp and 950-1000kg...!!!
as a big tire company said "fun is not a straight line"
and this thread shows again.. its not the quantitiy... its the quality!

IT IS A DIFFERENT DRIVING AND A DIFFERENT KIND OF FUN IN AN E30 318IS

E30nate · « **Reply #46 on:** January 08, 2008, 01:19:07 PM »

i have owned every version of the e30, except the super eta and m3. i would way rather have my m42 over an eta or a m20b25 any day. the m42 revs quicker, is super nimble, and if just flat out fun to drive. my stock 318 with springs and shocks left my friends 325is like it was sitting still in the canyon here, and he has some computer work and exhaust done.

bmw318is1994 · « **Reply #47 on:** February 12, 2008, 03:23:39 AM »

I own an E36 318is and I love the car! I really want an E30 though...drool...I don't plan on getting rid of this 318 for anything at the moment. I enjoy it ya it's a little slow...but i'm usually riding around with a friend that is boosted and runs around 12-13 second quarter mile times. I am really starting to hate bf.c because of all the crap that is thrown around to the guys with 318's all because they own an 325 or higher. I'm glad I found this place...seems to be peaceful for a guy that owns a 318

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swiss318is · « **Reply #48 on:** February 12, 2008, 04:13:32 AM »

hehe... the stock 318is e30 isnt as slow as some guys are thinking!! ;-)

mrferg · « **Reply #49 on:** February 12, 2008, 01:11:21 PM »

I've learned to not really care much about the opinions of BfC'rs. I mean afterall I switched from a 325is to a "lesser" 318i. :-)

rloewy · « **Reply #50 on:** February 12, 2008, 05:51:35 PM »

I own a M42 E30 and an early 1.6L Miata for the exact reason. Fantastic lightweight chassis with good suspension and steering and a happy to rev engine.

There is a saying in the Miata world that "if you can not drive a 90HP car fast, 900 will not help you". Pretty much sums the situation perfectly.

Nick_318is · « **Reply #51 on:** February 12, 2008, 08:40:44 PM »

You know what i see all these guys with power and should be faster cars but let me tell you the few times I have had my 318is on track it has surprised more then one person of being as capable as it is and that is something I really love about this car, it can be a tremendous sleeper.

Jami318is · « **Reply #52 on:** February 14, 2008, 01:18:20 AM »

QUOTE=swiss318is;42642]hehe... the stock 318is e30 isnt as slow as some guys are thinking!! ;-)[/QUOTE]

Now I like this car! Dang she looks sweet!

MikeK · « **Reply #53 on:** February 21, 2008, 01:35:29 PM »

my mtech1 e30 was a 6pot as well as my M50 e36, but i swear, this 4banger is much more fun.

swiss318is · « **Reply #54 on:** February 21, 2008, 02:52:39 PM »

ayay... a bigger engine alone doesnt make cars faster...!!

velomech · « **Reply #55 on:** February 22, 2008, 12:03:40 AM »

Thats hilarious, When I was at the dyno this evening a guy in a 92 535 e34 with a bunch of work done to it came in after me. I think his name was Hari. Nice guy.
He asked me if I ever hit bimmerforums. I said "No, It's full of assholes who think they know everything, They wouldnt know fast if it hit them in the head with a shovel.

I pulled 123 Hp out of my sisy little 318 e36, and he pulled 188 out of his built to the hilt 3.5.

I know who would wax who on a autocross course OR in the GA mountains.

My e36 would kill em. Out turn em, out brake em....

Cheers and beers
Hodge

MikeK · « **Reply #56 on:** February 22, 2008, 10:44:14 AM »

Quote from: velomech;43298

Thats hilarious, When I was at the dyno this evening a guy in a 92 535 e34 with a bunch of work done to it came in after me. I think his name was Hari. Nice guy.
He asked me if I ever hit bimmerforums. I said "No, It's full of assholes who think they know everything, They wouldnt know fast if it hit them in the head with a shovel.

I pulled 123 Hp out of my sisy little 318 e36, and he pulled 188 out of his built to the hilt 3.5.

I know who would wax who on a autocross course OR in the GA mountains.

My e36 would kill em. Out turn em, out brake em....

Cheers and beers
Hodge

werd

dcbrufan · « **Reply #57 on:** February 27, 2008, 09:53:23 AM »

I used to look down on 4 cylinder BMW cars. After I bought an e36 318is (rather a last choice as I couldn't find any 320/325is).

I originally wanted to rip out that M42 and threw in a M3 engine. However, as time passes, I began to actually like the M42. It may not be as powerful as 6 bangers but its a fun car to drive.

The engine is not exactly weak though. MM created a 2.0L motor that could hit over 200HP over 200NM of torque. Remember that this is done w/o VANOS (Honda has VTEC while Toyota has VVTi). There is also Gizmo's M42 monster which easily puts 2/2.5L 6 bangers to shame.

Right now, I am working on spercharging my M42 (heading towards dual charging).

mad-machine · « **Reply #58 on:** March 09, 2008, 04:53:44 PM »

You can tell by my signiture where my feelings lie.. and by my stance in that thread.

Yes, I am over here now.

DRIFTM42CANO · « **Reply #59 on:** March 11, 2008, 02:36:44 PM »

i dont really care bout bf.c they always rip on us m42/44 guys but w/e bigger engine dont mean crap

m42 for life ive done amazing things with this car and the end the ending result is more gratifiying (i cant spell for shit)

im new here but this place has been more respectful then bf.c will ever be

m42 FTMFW!!

Author Topic: m42 hate on bimmerforums (Read 53656 times)

Jami318is

dcbrufan

mad-machine