Megasquirt on a m42

[Avtovaz]

Has anyone on here done that yet?

Im interested, but i havnt a clue when it comes to real technical things.

[kevins08]

then dont do it. no need.

[Avtovaz]

so, whats the best way to get the best out of your motor?

[DesktopDave]

You're going to have a real PITA getting that Bosch IAC motor to work with MegaSquirt.  I'd avoid it unless you're turbocharging the motor...if you're keeping it stock the Motronic is already tuned pretty well...get a tuner chip instead.

Check all the little stuff too.  Make sure the sensors all work as they should.  Invest in handling & brakes first, then some driving school time, THEN worry about more power.

[bearsbmw]

Turbo+MegaS = Good Power
Start reading the mega Squirt manual befor you purchase
good luck!

[bwawuz02]

Invest in handling & brakes first, then some driving school time, THEN worry about more power.

While I agree that most people don't realize just how amazingly the E30s handle with a nice suspension setup, some people just like to mod the hell out of their car; which most likely will never see a race track. If you're never going to track the car, there's really no point in going to a driving school.

ULTIMATELY, telling people what you think is the most logical thing to do with their car is a waste of your time.

[DesktopDave]

While I agree that most people don't realize just how amazingly the E30s handle with a nice suspension setup, some people just like to mod the hell out of their car; which most likely will never see a race track. If you're never going to track the car, there's really no point in going to a driving school.

ULTIMATELY, telling people what you think is the most logical thing to do with their car is a waste of your time.

Point taken, but I must disagree.  Track time is fun, but the pleasure I find in everyday driving is definitely enhanced by a few techniques I picked up from racing amateurs.

Advice is free, leave it at that.  Or perhaps you meant to say that helping out on the board so that other BMW owners may enjoy their cars is a waste of my time?

[Jorgeconrico]

I agree with Dave, if it weren't for some people "wasting" their time my car would be non-functional. One of the main factors in keeping this forum going, or any for that matter, is people sharing information and ideas, even if these ideas are not logical.

[tjts1]

While I agree that most people don't realize just how amazingly the E30s handle with a nice suspension setup, some people just like to mod the hell out of their car; which most likely will never see a race track. If you're never going to track the car, there's really no point in going to a driving school.

ULTIMATELY, telling people what you think is the most logical thing to do with their car is a waste of your time.

Thats because theres no fun roads in the 94535. Come out to the 94901 and I'll show you around.

[bwawuz02]

Point taken, but I must disagree.  Track time is fun, but the pleasure I find in everyday driving is definitely enhanced by a few techniques I picked up from racing amateurs.

Advice is free, leave it at that.  Or perhaps you meant to say that helping out on the board so that other BMW owners may enjoy their cars is a waste of my time?

sorry if i sounded hostile... just re-read my own post.

Might be my somewhat young age, but when i start driving like i'm on a race track i feel like i'm probably breaking the law.

as for 94901, I'm hoping to get my suspension setup soon and start seeing more of the west coast. Car will be paid for in december and all my checks after that will go towards suspension and my turbo motor (which is torn down, waiting for new pistons, bearings, etc.) E-3 paychecks are really small tho, gotta get some TDY money in my pocket

[DesktopDave]

...but when i start driving like i'm on a race track i feel like i'm probably breaking the law.

Might be my somewhat middle age, but I drive like I'm on a race track all the time...I'm just very careful about the places I choose to drive quickly.  Either that, or I THINK it's really fast...you know how hard it can be to keep a 318 really moving sometimes.

Come to think of it, taking a difficult corner really well even at pretty slow speeds is an art.  I still rarely get them perfectly, but this car makes it so much fun just to keep trying.

[fiftytakedowns]

How about those that do know megasquort?  Any benefits over a chip?

[tjts1]

Megasquirting an M42 which already has EFI would be so much easier. All the wiring is already in place. This is a 325 but you get the picture.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pBSnEswoY8
You can assemble the MS board into a spare BMW computer case with the bmw plug. The DME pins are already mapped out.

[Avtovaz]

Check all the little stuff too.  Make sure the sensors all work as they should.  Invest in handling & brakes first, then some driving school time, THEN worry about more power.

Hmm, my last car was this




It had a c20xe motor in it at the end.




Pic of the lada in action!











I was hoping to get the m42 running on megasquirt as later on i planned to get it up on throttle bodies of a m3...








car now looks like this










maybe not the best bmw in t he world, but its getting there! )))))))))))

[deekay]

i rescued my vert from a similar state of affairs.

looking good so far, man, keep it up.