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by Panzerdriver
Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:43 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 318i Tourer- 1989 'G' Plate
Replies: 3
Views: 149

E30 318i Tourer- 1989 'G' Plate

Greetings! I own a very tidy E30 318i Tourer on a 'G' plate. I have owned the car for over twelve years, having purchased it with 36k on the clock. I have now covered 164K trouble free miles. The car is standard, with the exception of the front bushes having been replaced two years ago with Powerfle...
by Panzerdriver
Sat Mar 14, 2009 11:39 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 318i Tourer- Suspension Advice Please Gents!
Replies: 3
Views: 121

Re: E30 318i Tourer- Suspension Advice Please Gents!

my opinion is poly bushes are unsuitable on a road car and ruin the ride! anti roll bar drop links will probably be worn front and rear, as will the TCA bushes Stick with bmw rubber bushes and you won't go far wrong Hi mate, You have confirmed what I was already thinking in my own mind re the poly ...
by Panzerdriver
Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:16 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 318i Tourer- Suspension Advice Please Gents!
Replies: 3
Views: 121

E30 318i Tourer- Suspension Advice Please Gents!

Greetings gents! I would like the benefit of your advice please! I own a mint E30 318I Tourer. I have owned the car since it had 36K on the clock. It now has 130K on it, after tens years ownership. The body of the car is immaculate, as is the interior. My shok absorbers are a little tired & I am in ...
by Panzerdriver
Wed Feb 11, 2009 3:50 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 318i Tourer- Suspension Advice Please Gents!
Replies: 1
Views: 61

E30 318i Tourer- Suspension Advice Please Gents!

Greetings all! I own a mint E30 318i Tourer on a 'G' plate. I bought the car nearly ten years ago with only 36k on the clock. The car had been owned by an auto-electrician who is a friend. It now has 130k on the clock & is still in fabulous condition. However, I have noticed that the suspension damp...
by Panzerdriver
Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: German & Swedish Patent Parts??
Replies: 12
Views: 455

German & Swedish Patent Parts??

Greetings one & all! I have been advised that German & Swedish sell componants that are manufactured in Germany by the same companies who produce certain parts for BMW. The quality is the same as BMW boxed parts, however, the price is considerably lower! Eg E30 318i M40 clutch kit is £60 as oppose...
by Panzerdriver
Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:01 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Quality High Performance Tyres??
Replies: 1
Views: 101

Quality High Performance Tyres??

Gents, Can anybody 'out there' advise me where I can purchase quality performance tyres for my E30 318i Tourer? I used to have it shod with Michellin Pilot sports tyres which were excellent. The car has 14" BMW alloys & runs 195's. When I came to replace the tyres a couple of years ago, I encountere...
by Panzerdriver
Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:47 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 318i Tourer M40 Engine
Replies: 0
Views: 88

E30 318i Tourer M40 Engine

Greetings to one & all! I could do with some advice please! My daily driver is an immaculate E30 318i M40 engined Tourer. The car is on an 89 plate & is pre-cat :D . I have been toying with the idea of having the car chipped. I'm not particulary bothered about power gains, I appreciate this wil be r...
by Panzerdriver
Sat Nov 25, 2006 10:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Superchips-E30 318i
Replies: 0
Views: 85

Superchips-E30 318i

Hi guys, I would be interested to hear from anyone out there who has a 318i & has fitted a superchip to it. I have been doing a bit of research into it, I believe you gain 8 bhp if a chip is fitted. I am interested to know, where in the rev range this gain is made, is there any improvement in torque...
by Panzerdriver
Thu Nov 23, 2006 11:52 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Poly Eccentric Track Control Arm Bushes?
Replies: 6
Views: 215

Poly Eccentric Track Control Arm Bushes?

:D Hello to one & all here! I am a new member and would be very grateful for feedback/advice. I own a nice E30 318 Touring on a 'G' plate. I am considering fitting the poly eccentric track control arm bushes that are for sale in the zone shop. Has anybody out there fitted them, if so, do they fit wi...