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Back in the BMW game (Another E30 to add to the masses).

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  • DevianceInDarkD
    DevianceInDarkD
    DevianceInDark
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    #5

    Thanks!

    Yeah I'm kind of at a toss up on what I would like to do engine-wise going forward. The car is somewhere in the 200k region (odometer stopped working) but seems to be a solid runner. Shocks are in need of replacement so I figured I would just spend the coin and get the coilovers I want right away.

    1991 318is Coupe

    2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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    • rampelsauceR
      rampelsauceR
      rampelsauce
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      #6

      Do an M30B35 in that baby if you go the swap route.  Reliable, tons of torque, sounds sexy as hell.  I've seen a couple in the local pick n pull with fairly low mileage. 

      And welcome.

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      E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car

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      • andyhundleyA
        andyhundleyA
        andyhundley
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        #7

        From what I've read, M30's are way too heavy for a e30. Clean car sir. Hope to meet you a GTG next summer.

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        • DevianceInDarkD
          DevianceInDarkD
          DevianceInDark
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          #8

          Just watched a couple M30 swap vids and it definitely looks like the business. I'll be running the M42 until it gives up on me so a swap of any kind is probably a long ways out. 

          Thanks Andy. The car has its share of dings and dents along with sun fade but seems to be solid overall.

          1991 318is Coupe

          2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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          • B
            B
            B C
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            #9

            I am the resident M20 apologist.

            I have also participated in an m42 to m20 swap. It was the most unbelievably easy engine swap ever

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            • DevianceInDarkD
              DevianceInDarkD
              DevianceInDark
              wrote on last edited by
              #10

              Definitely good to know, Snap. Looks like I've come to the right place!

              1991 318is Coupe

              2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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              • rampelsauceR
                rampelsauceR
                rampelsauce
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                #11

                Snap is a 12 valve fiend.  His behavior is not to be tolerated.  If he tries to give you any M20 propaganda report him to your nearest moderator.

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                If you see something, say something!

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                E91 328xi - F15 X5 40e - Hopes and dreams of eventually having a cool car

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                • B
                  B
                  B C
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                  #12

                  That is the best thing ever!

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                  • HipMFH
                    HipMFH
                    HipMF
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                    #13

                    My doppelganger?

                    My name's Mike. I live in Menasha, and I picked up this '91 318is last weekend...

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                    Welcome (back) aboard!

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                    • DevianceInDarkD
                      DevianceInDarkD
                      DevianceInDark
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                      #14

                      Damn! I may be the less loved twin of the family as yours looks to be in awesome shape! Black interior?

                      1991 318is Coupe

                      2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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                      • R
                        R
                        Rowleym
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                        #15

                        So far there are at least 3 mitch's here and I'm not sure how I feel about that. Nice car though! Maybe m42 turbo! Fun way to 250+ hp

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                        sk8 or die

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                        • YoungCRY
                          YoungCRY
                          YoungCR
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                          #16

                          Rowleym said:

                          So far there are at least 3 mitch's here and I'm not sure how I feel about that. Nice car though! Maybe m42 turbo! Fun way to 250+ hp

                          lol that was my first thought, another Mitch from Oshkosh!

                          Chris Young
                          BMWCCA #458972
                          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                          • DevianceInDarkD
                            DevianceInDarkD
                            DevianceInDark
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #17

                            lol I had no idea! I'll have to think of another name to go by to separate myself.

                            1991 318is Coupe

                            2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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                              R
                              Rowleym
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                              #18

                              my only nickname ever given was "turbo" so maybe that will help lol. Ill change my sig or something haha.

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                              sk8 or die

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                              • HipMFH
                                HipMFH
                                HipMF
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                                #19

                                DevianceInDark said:

                                Damn! I may be the less loved twin of the family as yours looks to be in awesome shape! Black interior?

                                It's a bit rusty underneath, and has over 200k on the clock. The interior is black and in pretty good shape considering the mileage.

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                                • DevianceInDarkD
                                  DevianceInDarkD
                                  DevianceInDark
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #20

                                  Rowleym said:

                                  my only nickname ever given was "turbo" so maybe that will help lol. Ill change my sig or something haha. 

                                  I wonder if that would make me "NA" by default. lol

                                  HipMF said:

                                  It's a bit rusty underneath, and has over 200k on the clock. The interior is black and in pretty good shape considering the mileage.

                                  Definitely looks good from the pic. I'll need paint if I want mine to be presentable

                                  1991 318is Coupe

                                  2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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                                  • ClassEC
                                    ClassEC
                                    ClassE
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                                    You'd be amazed what you can do with alittle time, a random orbital buffer, and some good buffing compounds. Most people never bother to put in the elbow grease but it's worth ever minute.

                                    Original 25 year old paint on entire drivers side - new paint on hood/bumper:

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                                    • DevianceInDarkD
                                      DevianceInDarkD
                                      DevianceInDark
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                                      ClassE said:

                                      You'd be amazed what you can do with alittle time, a random orbital buffer, and some good buffing compounds. Most people never bother to put in the elbow grease but it's worth ever minute.

                                      Original 25 year old paint on entire drivers side - new paint on hood/bumper:

                                      You're killing me! lol Mine had a few too many days in the Texas/Cali sun and decided to peel. I have plenty of dents to tackle as well. (Pic doesn't do it justice but this was the day I picked it up. Hood was already rattle-canned).

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                                      1991 318is Coupe

                                      2006 330i Sport Sedan (Sold)

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                                      • ClassEC
                                        ClassEC
                                        ClassE
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                                        #23

                                        I say embrace the sun fade (with the right exterior changes - it can "work"). A full respray is $$$$ and only worth it if you're fully committed to the project.

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                                        • ClassEC
                                          ClassEC
                                          ClassE
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                                          #24

                                          I've got a set of sport springs in my garage if you're interested. PM me if you're interested.

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