E30 Zone

Hi Guys,

My iS is a non-cat version, and I currently have a powerflow full system on it, which is too loud and the centre silencers scrap when I go over bumps!

How much will it cost for the either the original or pattern centre section of the exhuast system for it!

Thanks

Sat

Hi, Selling my 318iS to buy a 320i SE, because I drove one and loved the 6 cylinder sound! What I be selling my 318 for the wrong reasons? Is the 320 just as reliable as a day to day run about? I know it will cost more on fuel but they go so well and so smooth. What do I need to look out for when bu...

Hi, BMW did not start one day, even when key turned all the way. I kept on trying and held the key in the most turned position, then noticed smoke coming out of the barrell!! Called out RAC - they said the ignition switch is failing and needs to be replaced. He explained the smoke was coming from th...

Hi, Got a Non-Cat 318iS and need a full system replacement. Can someone please explain how many parts make up this system and how much a full standard system costs, and a full stainless sports system costs? From what I know, the back box meets to the centre of the car, then the centre part goes all ...

Hi, recently bought a 1990/G reg 318iS, and am finding it quite juicy. On a full tank (Ã‚£47), it just about manged 230 miles! Is this normal, because compared to my previous H-reg model, its quite bad. It has the 16" alpina's on it, this can't be the cause can it? Also could there be a problem with...

Hi, recently bought a 1990/G reg 318iS, and am finding it quite juicy. On a full tank (Ã‚£47), it just about manged 230 miles! Is this normal, because compared to my previous H-reg model, its quite bad. It has the 16" alpina's on it, this can't be the cause can it? Also could there be a problem with...

Any idea of what these wheels are worth since they are quite rare
on e30's?

cheers

Hi,

Im buying a 318iS this week and it's got original 16" Alpina's on it.
Front: 7x16
Rear: 8x16

What are the correct tyres sizes for front and rear, and what are a
good brand to go for?

Cheers

Hi,

I'm aware the 325i engines (m20) use a cambelt, but i've recently heard very late registered 1991 models used a timing chain instead of the cambelt.
Is this true or a myth?

Cheers

hi, the isn't too much of an issue, i knw tht superchips charge Ã‚£300 for their chip fitted, which adds 8 bhp. However, ive heard tht an M42 chip isn't tht straight forward, bcoz BMW used 3 diff types of ecu's when developing the car, so the chips are very specific, and all these manufacturers maki...

cheers guys for your input.

Now, to gain more BHP, is gas flowing the head a good place to start?

i was also thinking of a superchip and sports cams, but whts the best way to get more power frm the good old M42?

cheers again

Hi all,

on an 318iS m42, what type of oil does it take & what is the best brand to go for?

Also with spark plugs, is bosch platinum the best you can get for an iS, or are those denso iridium plugs any better?

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my uncle who is a bmw specialist used eibach 30mm lowering springs, but he also used koni adjustable dampers on his iS. the ride is transformed for the better! if you put on just the springs you won't be happy at all, bcos u need a good set of uprated dampers to work together with your new springs.....

Hi guys, looking to buy 318iS. should I touch 1 that has been superchipped? it's says it's pushing 160 bhp which sounds good actually but do 318iS's suffer from any problems after being superchipped? Does a superchip, fit directly onto the main ECU board, or is the whole ECU board replaced with an a...

Hi all, lookin 2 buy 325i sport. found 1 with 144K on the clock but with good history. when buying 1 at this age, i knw wht to look for on the body, but will the engine need any overhauling with tht mileage, coz its gona be used everyday, so i want it reliable. also, if i had to do the head gasket o...

Hi all, Im gonna be buyin a 318iS or 325i sport soon and was gona change the suspension as soon as i get 1. I've heard a good setup is: >Fully adjustable Koni shocks all round & >Eibach 30MM lowering springs all round.. Then change the front bushes for E30 M3 ones and they are fixed and more tough, ...

Hi all,

just a quik quiz to see who knws about this particular engine.

when buying a 325i, ppl r aware of tht dreaded overheating problem frm the head. so, wht 3 parts should u change in order to keep the engine running cool and why?

Hi mate. I used to own a silver 318iS and it was a great machine. excellent perfomance and handling, but after 9 months, i lost interest, so i sold it, and now am looking for a 325i sport. If this is ur first e30, invest in a 318iS, so u get some experience with old bmw rear drive technology, then m...

hi mate, thanks for replying,

not looking to spend much so i dnt wanna insult u with a price, bcoz urs looks very clean!

but i dnt wanna spend more than Ãƒ”šÃ‚£1000, for tht the car needs to be in pretty good condition.

cheers...

Hi all,

since I sold my 318iS earlier this month, ive missed it alot, and want another 1! I can't find any decent examples anywhere. If any1 is selling their bmw, can u pls private message me? I want it in any colour but with a maximum of 105k on the clock, if possible!

cheerz all....

Satty...

Yeah mate your rite....I just sold my silver 318is today, the new owner has taken it to ireland. I miss it already!

He was well impressed with it!

Make sure you get 1 that is bog standard with good history and all the MOT's, which will help to verify the mileage.

Hi, when my 318iS was drinking petrol i put down to my right foot, as I was too getting round 200 miles on full tank, and thts a 1.8 16v block, the most fuel efficient engine out of them all! Then 1 day, i started the engine and opened the hood, i found the fuel lines were leaking onto the starter m...

I was lead to believe the clock symbol means the brake fluid needs changing, NOT an annual service...

cheers mate, I'll have a look at the seat 2mro

As 4 the window, no, once I knocked the motor is moved smoothly no judering or jerking.

Do u think the cables that enter the door next to the door hindges could be at fault???

Hi all, just y'day my passenger seat decided to stop working on my 318iS. When the level is pulled fully, the seat doesn't move 4ward to allow ppl to climb in the back, it's just stuck there!. Is this bcoz the lever just isn't pulling the cables enough to release the latch at the bottom of the seat ...

What does evry1 think of my 318iS? does it look decent, in terms of paint and originality??

What can i do to an 318iS to make it keep up with a 325i on straights?

Hi all, thanks for all your comments on this topic, i seem to be gettin mixed views! now i think my 4 pot isnt that reliable!! But honestly, on Ãƒ”šÃ‚£10 of fuel in my 318iS in town, i get about 48-53 miles out of it, which eqautes to round 22mpg. with the same Ãƒ”šÃ‚£10 of fuel, wht would the 325i ...

Hi all, Im new to E30 zone and just wanted to a quick question. I currently own a 91/H 318iS and have been quite happy with it since I bought it earlier this year, but since this summer ive seen so many nice examples of 325i sports about, and it's made me wanna change my M42 to an M20. I want to kno...

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