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Seeing as i create this thread with continuing success on every forum i visit, i think that i will start it here as well!
The Random information thread is used for posting random stuff you have in your head.
Whether you want to tell people about the funny incident you had in your car today, ask a simple one word answer question or tell someone about that awkward taxi journey you had with your oddly attractive second cousin last night....it really doesn't matter!
Whether you want to get it off your chest or just want a soapbox to stand on, anything that doesn't warrant a thread to post about but you just need to tell someone, post it here, no matter how meaningless:D
The advantage of the meaningless information thread is that it keeps the crap out of the people's threads, doesn't clog up the forums with simple question threads (Eg: Q=Is the m42 Awesome? A= Yes!) and also gives people a place to vent!
So...To lead by example, heres my random information for the day.
I havent been on here all that much lately, mainly because ive been less concerned about modifying my car as i have been getting it ready for the NCT (National Car Test) but also because i've been having un-pure thoughts, and thinking about other cars that i'd like:(
Ive been weighing up in my head the cost of turning my 318is into the car that i want and the cost of buying a different car that would fill it's place...and to be honest, the costs are very close.
I absolutely love my IS, but sometimes when i think about all the work and effort that it needs to be perfect, i start to think about other cars.
This has all been happening over the past 3-4 months, and about 3 months ago when talking to my dad's friend who owns a garage nearby, he told me he had an M3 for sale...but a totally destroyed m3 at that!
So now I have an e36 318is as my daily driver and an e36 m3 to take parts off to try turn my 318is back into the car of my dreams.
The insurance company still haven't released the m3 for me to start taking parts off it, but when they do, you guys will be the first to know.
...and that's my random information for the day...Whats yours?
I'm the new kid on the block so this is my first post:
I'm going out this Thursday to look at an e36, 318i 4-door w/5-speed.
It has a couple of minor issues but I travel a lot and the additional gas mileage will help (even though I charge my clients $0.40/mile for portal-to-portal travel.
My old e34 525i has 376,000+ miles on the chassis, transmission (automatic) and most of the components. The engine gave-up at the 366,000 mile mark because I did something foolish. I was passing a 4.6litre Mustang GT in Kentucky on Interstate 75 and he decided that I Wwasn't going to pass him and I made up my mind that I was. Well, for 5 miles or so we went at it at 135mph and I finally got a break and squeeked around him. He gave it up and backed-off.
Well, I broke the center electrode off in # 3 cylinder and took a chunk out of the #3 exhaust valve, YUP, a dead cylinder. I didn't change the plugs for 80,000 miles, MY FAULT. Another engine with only 129,000 miles, the installation at a specialty shop & new timing belt, new front & rear seals, new water pump + some new intake parts to replace the 20 year-old rotted rubber components and a new a/c blower motor all came to $2,300.50! BUT I BEAT THE DARN MUSTANG!!! It's an old Marine Corps Fighter Pilot Thing.
I look forward to getting either a 318i, or 318is (the i would be better since I carry a lot of test equipment in my back seat).
I'll be back often asking questions about e36's.
My youngest Daughter has a 2000, 328i with the M-Sport interior and handling package. I also have a 1990 535i, 5-speed, & a 1987 635Csi, w/automatic. So I'm pretty well versed in BMW's. Anybody have any questions about vehicles other than e36's, just ask & I'll try to help. I'll be looking at the threads and asking a bunch of questions when I get a 318.
Art Tafil
Old F-4 Phantom Pilot
natstek@aol.comKnoxville, TN
