A Distraction of Sorts: My 1991 BMW 318is

[CubbyChowder]

Got an awesome christmas gift from my lady :

New OEM iS front lip with RyanG Splitter. Can't wait to see this painted and installed:



Also, I made a video tutorial for shortening the front strut housings and assembling the Ground Control kit. This is all footage that I was saving for my video build, but I realized a lot of people could benefit from it if I make a separate tutorial video. I'll still use most of this footage in the final video build for my e30, so I guess this kind of also serves as a sneak peek. Watch in 1080p if you're interested:

[CubbyChowder]

anyone have a recommendation for e30 websites

r3vlimited.com
e30tech.com
m42club.com (if you own a 318is)

[ryan1]

Do u guys have any recommend BMW websites for tech info, im sure there are a lot of them but which ones are good.

anyone have a recommendation for e30 websites

[CubbyChowder]

Been compiling some parts lately. First off is a Nardi Classic 360mm with black spokes in pretty awesome condition. I got it for a good price on eBay, so I'm really excited about it. Also ordered a Nardi hub adapter:



Next is a set of US Ellipsoids which I acquired in a trade with a forum member for some parts I had for sale. The lenses have light pitting, but I've been reading up on how to polish the glass so I will be doing that. I'll also be taking them apart and smoking them.



This was a local craigslist find. I've been wanting a stereo, as I'm locked out of mine and haven't gotten around to finding out the code yet. I just haven't really wanted to spend the money on one yet. Found this posted for $80, apparently in perfect working condition, so hopefully that's the case. Can't wait to finally have music in the e30:

[ryan1]

Do u guys have any recommend BMW websites for tech info, im sure there are a lot of them but which ones are good.

[ryan1]

Although the m42 oil pan is notorious for sitting rather low, I have had no issues so far. When I first set the car down on the ground after building my coilovers, I checked below and was a bit nervous after seeing the oil pan sitting a few inches off the ground. Took it for a test drive with no problems and have been daily driving it ever since. Hitting big dips on the freeway at 75+mph has had me cringe in fear of busting the pan more than once, but I have yet to even scrape it (knock on wood).

thanks for the info, I might build a skid plate for mine when I get it.

[CubbyChowder]

very nice.
im picking up a 91 318is and would like to stance it, but i thought i remember reading that the oil pan on the m42 sits pretty low even at stock height,anyone else hear of this?
i have never owned a bmw so i have no clue.

Although the m42 oil pan is notorious for sitting rather low, I have had no issues so far. When I first set the car down on the ground after building my coilovers, I checked below and was a bit nervous after seeing the oil pan sitting a few inches off the ground. Took it for a test drive with no problems and have been daily driving it ever since. Hitting big dips on the freeway at 75+mph has had me cringe in fear of busting the pan more than once, but I have yet to even scrape it (knock on wood).

[MartinsElerts]

very nice.
im picking up a 91 318is and would like to stance it, but i thought i remember reading that the oil pan on the m42 sits pretty low even at stock height,anyone else hear of this?
i have never owned a bmw so i have no clue.

The Germans have placed the oil pan so that You would hit everything in Your way
But that's a small price to pay if you wanna enjoy the MINI M3 E30

[ryan1]

very nice.
im picking up a 91 318is and would like to stance it, but i thought i remember reading that the oil pan on the m42 sits pretty low even at stock height,anyone else hear of this?
i have never owned a bmw so i have no clue.

[Spirit]

very nice

[Minuki]

Big fan of this and the '02. Good work man!

[CubbyChowder]

I like the new sig!

Thanks! Check out the license plate on the 2002

[MattyHacks71]

I like the new sig!

[CubbyChowder]

nice pics!

thank you sir.

[Rob&co]

nice pics!