My french 318is, clubsport style...

[supermaaneuh]

let's go for my e30 318is topic,
it's my third 318is,.

the day I bought it:
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4110.jpg
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4113.jpg
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4114.jpg

When I have changed my 14 inches wheels to 15 ones, a simple exchange with a guy who just wanted to have better tires.
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4213.jpg
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4212.jpg

Different parts I collect to my project:

Groupe N brakes, Ferodo Mintex Pads & Zimmermaan disks
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4210.jpg

hydrolic handgear and racing seatbelts fixations:
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4221.jpg

suspensions: M3 e30 Bilstein B8 schocks for the front & Z3M B8 for the rear (asphalt rallye setup) with M3e46 bumpstop.
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4214.jpg

e36 rack:
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4215.jpg

rear strut brace, homemade Hartge copy:
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4216.jpg

4.45 rear axle drive:
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4217.jpg
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4218.jpg

limited split differential which will be modified in 40% for the acceleration and 25% for the deceleration
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4219.jpg

325i motor steering (not sure of the translation) lighter than 318is one but needs to be relieved
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4220.jpg

sport seats before restoration:
http://i20.servimg.com/u/f20/11/41/22/65/dscn4223.jpg

After:
http://i13.servimg.com/u/f13/11/41/22/65/dscn4710.jpg

http://i13.servimg.com/u/f13/11/41/22/65/dscn4711.jpg

http://i13.servimg.com/u/f13/11/41/22/65/dscn4712.jpg
but I have a new project for the seats.

[haledj]

325i motor steering (not sure of the translation) lighter than 318is one but needs to be relieved

We call them Flywheels :) the car looks great, I love the seats.

[supermaaneuh]

We call them Flywheels :) the car looks great, I love the seats.
Thanks... a new word for my English voctabular...

My suspension techniques 22/19 anti roll bar kit
http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/41/22/65/dscn4310.jpg

the Ireland Engineering silentblocs for engine, gearbox, control arms and rear axle:
http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/11/41/22/65/dscn4311.jpg

Front Strut brace:
http://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/11/41/22/65/dscn4510.jpg

Specifics Springs built to my use
http://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/11/41/22/65/dscn4511.jpg

comparison with aftermarket springs:
http://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/11/41/22/65/dscn4512.jpg

[e30 4cyl]

Beautiful car. How do you like the MTech-1 steering wheel? Was the conversion pretty straightforward and did removing the airbag cause any difficulties?

[supermaaneuh]

in France and Europe, we never heard about any airbag in an e30, and the 318 is is originally equiped with Mtech1 steering wheel.

[e30 4cyl]

You guys are lucky. All US spec 318is came with a driver airbag. Do you like the MTech1 steering wheel? What rates are your custom springs? They look very stiff.

[supermaaneuh]

You guys are lucky. All US spec 318is came with a driver airbag. Do you like the MTech1 steering wheel?

I actually have a 90mm rallye one in my car but I'm working on an adaptator to put my original steering on a 6 holes hub to have an OEM appearance but a better position to drive, the Mtech1 is beautiful but I'm searching for an Mtech2

What rates are your custom springs? They look very stiff.

Front (progressive) 267lbs/inch to 364lbs/inch
Rear (Fix) 364lbs/inch
measured
Road & Track use

[Boyracer]

Welcome to forum! :)

Very nice car and interesting suspension parts going to car, please keep us posted about the progress of this build. Any plans for engine?

[supermaaneuh]

for the engine, I have another one to make the preparation,
I have an inox exhaust manifold and that part from an M3 e36 to adapt to my M42:
http://i33.servimg.com/u/f33/11/41/22/65/sany0210.jpg
http://i33.servimg.com/u/f33/11/41/22/65/sany0211.jpg
http://i33.servimg.com/u/f33/11/41/22/65/sany0212.jpg
I want to put a megasquirt injection to use my car with BIO ethanol E85

[romkasponka]

Front (progressive) 267lbs/inch to 364lbs/inch
Rear (Fix) 364lbs/inch
measured
Road & Track use

These ratios are on the wheel?

[supermaaneuh]

what do you mean by on the wheel?
the only thing I know is the fact the measure has been down on the spring alone, not assembled to the vehicle...

[Choking Hazard]

Those parts are so nice...
Your car will be a killer!

[romkasponka]

Dont you think then that rear springs are too soft?

"Stock M3 -> 140 /250
Dinan Sport -> 172/ 300
H&R Race -> 315/ 570
H&R Sport -> 185/ 380
Eibach Pro-kit -> 102/ 277
Eibach Race -> 160/ 445
Ireland Stage 3 -> 315/570"
group N 685/1027lb/in 120/180Nmm

[supermaaneuh]

I'm confident about my choice, springs and shocks are in the same configuration as most of rallyemen choose regarding the type of roads we have in our region, and my car will be first a street use car with some track days during the year...

my tires: Hankook ventus Z211 205/55r15, the only size allowed in France for 15 inches wheels on e30
http://i33.servimg.com/u/f33/11/41/22/65/sany0213.jpg

and an example of one of the operation to light my car:
http://i23.servimg.com/u/f23/11/41/22/65/dscn4715.jpg

http://i23.servimg.com/u/f23/11/41/22/65/dscn4716.jpg

http://i23.servimg.com/u/f23/11/41/22/65/dscn4717.jpg

http://i23.servimg.com/u/f23/11/41/22/65/dscn4718.jpg

[RedHoodRidah]

wow that thing is going in for some nice work. Once done it will be sick.

I seen on your other thread you were thinking about paint but I was thinking your original paint was bad or something. Looks pretty clean I wouldn't respray it another color unless that what you really want.

[romkasponka]

I'm confident about my choice, springs and shocks are in the same configuration as most of rallyemen choose regarding the type of roads we have in our region, and my car will be a street use car with some track days during the year...

Do they use these springs ratios on the BMW E30 or you will be the first?

[S14MPower]

Looks like this will turn out pretty nice. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[supermaaneuh]

Do they use these springs ratios on the BMW E30 or you will be the first?

I was speaking about M3 e30 Rallyemen owners so I won't be the first, I prefer choose setups (for suspension as for engine) which have been ever used and validated by the experience of professionnals
noticed that in our old country roads are usually as old as the country itself so suspension has to be adjustate with that factor.

Looks like this will turn out pretty nice. Can't wait to see the finished product.
thanks, difficult for me to wait too!!!

[Choking Hazard]

You are absolutely correct that for bumpy roads you need plenty of well damped rebound. You have to keep the tire on the road. Cant waitto see it and hear alll about it in use!

[1991 E30 M42]

I'm confident about my choice, springs and shocks are in the same configuration as most of rallyemen choose regarding the type of roads we have in our region, and my car will be first a street use car with some track days during the year...

my tires: Hankook ventus Z211 205/55r15, the only size allowed in France for 15 inches wheels on e30
http://i33.servimg.com/u/f33/11/41/22/65/sany0213.jpg

and an example of one of the operation to light my car:
http://i23.servimg.com/u/f23/11/41/22/65/dscn4715.jpg

http://i23.servimg.com/u/f23/11/41/22/65/dscn4716.jpg

http://i23.servimg.com/u/f23/11/41/22/65/dscn4717.jpg

http://i23.servimg.com/u/f23/11/41/22/65/dscn4718.jpg

how hard was the sound deadening to remove, looks like you did a good job

[CO318is]

how hard was the sound deadening to remove, looks like you did a good job

I have found that dry ice works the best for removing sound deadening, get a couple of big chunks place it on the deadening for a couple of minutes then hit with a hammer and it will chip up, then go back with a degreaser to remove the rest of the residue.

This project looks great sounds like a really fun car!

[supermaaneuh]

I have found that dry ice works the best for removing sound deadening, get a couple of big chunks place it on the deadening for a couple of minutes then hit with a hammer and it will chip up, then go back with a degreaser to remove the rest of the residue.

This project looks great sounds like a really fun car!
Everything has been said, thanks

[supermaaneuh]

epoxy coated parts


http://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/11/41/22/65/sany0411.jpg
http://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/11/41/22/65/sany0410.jpg

http://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/11/41/22/65/sany0412.jpg

http://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/11/41/22/65/sany0413.jpg

http://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/11/41/22/65/sany0414.jpg
http://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/11/41/22/65/sany0415.jpg
http://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/11/41/22/65/sany0416.jpg

new gearbox from an e36 318i:
http://i34.servimg.com/u/f34/11/41/22/65/sany0420.jpg

wheel with tire:
http://i27.servimg.com/u/f27/11/41/22/65/sany0410.jpg

a mean to light your bumpers:
http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/41/22/65/sany0414.jpg

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/41/22/65/sany0415.jpg

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/41/22/65/sany0416.jpg

more fresh air:
Before:
http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/41/22/65/sany0417.jpg
After:
http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/41/22/65/sany0418.jpg

face lift:
http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/41/22/65/sany0419.jpg

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/41/22/65/sany0420.jpg

http://i41.servimg.com/u/f41/11/41/22/65/sany0421.jpg

[White325is]

oh wow, your car is very clean.

[Nick_318is]

This is a BIG TEASE, your car is going to be awesome and it looks great from what you have planned and have shown us. I think those wheels will look great.

[Cobra Jet]

c'mon now, post up some MORE PICS!

:)

[ose30]

in France and Europe, we never heard about any airbag in an e30, and the 318 is is originally equiped with Mtech1 steering wheel

Air bag was available on special order basis, otherwise MTech I was oem streering wheel.


Looks really nice project. You have done great job there :)

We have here in Europe one advantage over US models is the general lack of accesories on Euro models. For example i don't not have the following "normal US-spec things:

A/C
Sunroof
powersteering
power windows
power trunk lid
power central lock
etc.

I suppose Euro spec cars are quite a lot lighter than their US-spec brothers.

If You are planning to use Megasquirt i suggest you to take a look VEMS http://www.vems.hu
It's quite similar system compared to Megasquirt, it only have a little bit better processor. Lot's of hardware available for it. You can tune it with same Megatune program as megasquirt.

BTW. do you have BMW OEM towing hook in your car? i suppose it can be seen in one of the pictures you post here.

How do you like the MTech-1 steering wheel? Was the conversion pretty straightforward and did removing the airbag cause any difficulties?

I suppose BMW is the same compared to all other Motronic system cars. I have removed airbags from several US spec Porsche 944 Turbos. You just need to remove air bags and after that you need to cut one wire from Motronic box and connect that wire to another wire (don't remeber which wires have to check them out). If you just remove air bags car won't start. That is mainly because motronic gets an impression you have had an accident and air bags has been blown this causes automatically the shut down of the engine and also fuel pump will stop. But it's quite easy thing to by pass this and all electric work can be done in few minutes.

325i motor steering (not sure of the translation) lighter than 318is one but needs to be relieved

Have you checked out 318I flywheel (for our american friends, not US spec wheel)? I suppose it is already what you are looking for.