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by Matt_M44is
Sat May 21, 2011 4:45 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: What front speakers fit straight in?
Replies: 10
Views: 503

Re: What front speakers fit straight in?

I am just after some coaxials that i can get the un-cut cover over the top off. I have some cut up covers that i put my infinity kappa components behind but i have removed all the fancy ICE and just want stock look. Couldn't care much for loud or great quality as i am preparing the car for sale. Gue...
by Matt_M44is
Sat May 21, 2011 4:39 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: ESSEX/LAKESIDE MEET 21ST MAY
Replies: 6
Views: 278

Re: ESSEX/LAKESIDE MEET 21ST MAY

I would do if i didn't have work from 6pm. Shame as well as i work 1 mile from lakeside! Gutted! Maybe next time & i'll bring my pa with me in his cab.
by Matt_M44is
Fri May 06, 2011 7:44 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Whats it worth? Original Mtech2 318is with m44
Replies: 37
Views: 1028

Re: Whats it worth? Original Mtech2 318is with m44

Lo mate, its been a while! How you been? The paper i have in the records is a printed A4 sheet, kind off a one pager that was slipped in with the brocure in the showroom. Basically saying its an IS with all the extras that a sport had. My god mum bought it off one of the top cops in kent back in 199...
by Matt_M44is
Thu May 05, 2011 11:23 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M40B16 to M44B19(with M42 management) Swap
Replies: 6
Views: 1535

Re: M40B16 to M44B19(with M42 management) Swap

It has more bottom end torque for sure and rev's up so much faster! Your not using the e36 dual mass flywheel so it free's the engine some what.
by Matt_M44is
Thu May 05, 2011 11:21 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: e36 m42
Replies: 8
Views: 507

Re:

I only get 30 mpg from my m44 controlled by m42 ecu.
by Matt_M44is
Thu May 05, 2011 11:17 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Whats it worth? Original Mtech2 318is with m44
Replies: 37
Views: 1028

Finially some pics... yes i have the original receipt with all the bits on from factory. Also have some paper's calling it a Limited Edition and is has a metal sticker on the dash, see last picture. http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/1233/50780308.png http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/6758/83134384...
by Matt_M44is
Wed May 04, 2011 8:54 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Whats it worth? Original Mtech2 318is with m44
Replies: 37
Views: 1028

Re: Whats it worth? Original Mtech2 318is with m44

Not got any at work, will get some of my phone... theres a sig pic! :wink:
by Matt_M44is
Wed May 04, 2011 8:45 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Whats it worth? Original Mtech2 318is with m44
Replies: 37
Views: 1028

Whats it worth? Original Mtech2 318is with m44

The time has come to start thinking about letting the e30 go. What its worth? I have no idea! Hopefully you could give me some clues! Its a 91 on a H plate with a little over 150k on the clock. Original MTech 2 parts from the factory including bumpers & trim, 15" BBS cross spokes, interior parts, re...
by Matt_M44is
Wed Mar 23, 2011 11:35 am
Forum: Meets, Events & Shows
Topic: Sat 19th March Essex/lakeside meet
Replies: 30
Views: 1271

Re: Sat 19th March Essex/lakeside meet

Gutted I missed it, only got the car back on the road last Friday. When's the next meet?
by Matt_M44is
Sat Mar 19, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: What front speakers fit straight in?
Replies: 10
Views: 503

Re: What front speakers fit straight in?

Sorry, should have said im after specific speakers... make and model.

The infinitys are 13cm but because the rubber sticks out too far i can't use them with the grill.

What fronts are people using where they can still get the grill back on?
by Matt_M44is
Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:41 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: Who's running an M44 & had it mapped?
Replies: 1
Views: 200

Who's running an M44 & had it mapped?

I put my m44 in about 6 years ago, after my m42 died when the timing chain snapped. I used the car for about a year and it ran well. It has since spent the last 5 years in the garage collecting dust untill this week. It passed its mot without a single advisory which was great! Now i plan on using it...
by Matt_M44is
Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: M40B16 to M44B19(with M42 management) Swap
Replies: 6
Views: 1535

Re: M40B16 to M44B19(with M42 management) Swap

I have done exactly that, m44 block & bolted everything else to it! Works fine.
by Matt_M44is
Sat Mar 19, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: What front speakers fit straight in?
Replies: 10
Views: 503

What front speakers fit straight in?

I am in need of some speakers that will fit into the stock location without any cutting of the grill. Which ones fit? I have just taken my old infinity's out and replaced the grills that i had to cut 2 big holes in as they wouldn't clear the speaker rubber outer section. Now i have nice, new un-moll...
by Matt_M44is
Thu Mar 11, 2010 5:29 pm
Forum: M40 / M42 Engines
Topic: E30 M42 swap infomation
Replies: 213
Views: 224730

Re: Thinking of fittng an M42?

Went for the slightly different approach myself and fitted the M44 to my IS after the timing chain snapped on my M42. Think i was one of the first to try this about 3 years ago. Wasn't particularly difficult to do, had to fabricate a couple of bits but nothing too hard. Rev's up so much faster as us...
by Matt_M44is
Thu Apr 24, 2008 9:52 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: 318is?
Replies: 10
Views: 424

Re: 318is?

I love my sunroof on a warm summers day, gets a lot more air moving through the car seing as they don't have the luxury of air con!! If you find a car in good general condition then im sure the roof will be fine, mine is a 91 and hadn't rusted before i re-sprayed the car last summer. Just make sure ...
by Matt_M44is
Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:48 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: What BMW for 15k or a Mitsi EVO IX GT
Replies: 26
Views: 988

What BMW for 15k or a Mitsi EVO IX GT

As the topic says really, im about to import a Evo 9 GT spec from Japan for approx 15k. Its an 06 with 8000 miles, standard with a FSH. What BMW can i get for that money as im contemplating my options!! I want something about 3 yrs old as i never had anything newer than 10 yrs before and its got to ...
by Matt_M44is
Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:45 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: Thinking of buying a e36 318is, what should I look out for?
Replies: 23
Views: 3189

Re:

Oh... check the bushes where the rear axle is held onto the chassis!! I found out after i sold my K reg 318is that two of the four buses had rotten right out!! Thats why it was making a squeaky noise! :? oops It was slammed to the floor on 17's with stiff old bilstein dampers though. Just a heads up...
by Matt_M44is
Thu Apr 24, 2008 4:09 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Hey everyone
Replies: 5
Views: 253

Hey everyone

Hi guys, I've finally logged back into my account after what seems like years!! Got the old girl out of her covers and out of the garage the other day for the first time in about six months. Gave her a good wash and realised how much i miss driving about in her. I think she's only covered about 3,00...
by Matt_M44is
Fri Sep 29, 2006 9:21 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How much is my 318is worth?
Replies: 17
Views: 591

Re: How much is my 318is worth?

Hey guys its good to hear from you all again!!

Andy - managed to get a few more ponies out of it when it was setup up better :)

Mark - when it was running properly?? lol winkeye
by Matt_M44is
Fri Sep 29, 2006 2:13 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How much is my 318is worth?
Replies: 17
Views: 591

Re: How much is my 318is worth?

Hey Fozzy, its been a while!! I forgot about my E30 since i got my MR2 Turbo but been driving it recently and it still makes me smile!! I was going to sell it about 8 months ago but couldn't go through with it!! The hand book has a little BMW Motorsport Certificate that says Motorspot Limited Editio...
by Matt_M44is
Thu Sep 28, 2006 1:40 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: How much is my 318is worth?
Replies: 17
Views: 591

How much is my 318is worth?

Rite, im going to be parting with my baby and need to know what its actually worth. (Depending on my Godmum giving me 1500 for it or not). 1991 H 318is Limited Edition Motorsport (has documentation and plack on dash). 165,000 miles with Full service history 4000 miles since engine was rebuilt using ...
by Matt_M44is
Tue Sep 26, 2006 12:36 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New leather interior and coupe launch photos
Replies: 49
Views: 2042

Re: hi

Looks stunning 10/10!! :D
by Matt_M44is
Sun Mar 05, 2006 6:04 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Whats this warning light?
Replies: 4
Views: 184

Its not on my e30 ... its my e36 318is thats been sitting around for a while ... didn't realise so much can happen when its doin nothing :o Thought it may have been breaks so inspected each one but all had good paddage. Will get onto that one straight away. Anyone want a goreous e36 318is 1992 K pla...
by Matt_M44is
Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:41 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Whats this warning light?
Replies: 4
Views: 184

Whats this warning light?

What does this warning light on the dash mean??


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by Matt_M44is
Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Value my M44 318is ??
Replies: 3
Views: 148

Anyone else?
by Matt_M44is
Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:33 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Value my M44 318is ??
Replies: 3
Views: 148

Value my M44 318is ??

OK guys the car has been hardly been used for the last year since i got my Mr2 Turbo so i think is about time i sent it to a better home where it can be driven and enjoyed. So what do i ask for it?? 1991 H Reg 318is Motorsport Limited Edition Genuine M-Tech 2 160k (Clock figure but engine only cover...
by Matt_M44is
Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:21 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat
Topic: M44 1.9 16v
Replies: 8
Views: 376

Its a nice upgeade, hello of a lot of work to do though!!

I picked up a beauty of an m44 lump for Ԛ£400 from a 35k rear damaged car.
by Matt_M44is
Tue Jan 31, 2006 2:55 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M42 idle problem
Replies: 7
Views: 278

Thanks guys will get onto that when i get home, i'll check for air leaks then have the ICV apart :D

Hopefully she will run then (fingers crossed!)
by Matt_M44is
Tue Jan 31, 2006 12:57 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M42 idle problem
Replies: 7
Views: 278

Are there any simple methods for finding faults in the above parts you have mentioned?
by Matt_M44is
Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:42 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: M42 idle problem
Replies: 7
Views: 278

M42 idle problem

Sorry to be a traitor guys but this is for my e36 m42 :mad: But an m42 never the less!! lol Baasically start it up and it won't idle, 1500 - almost stall - 1500 almost stall etc. I have to hold at over 1000rpm for 10+ seconds and slowly bring it down to make it idle and then it will idle all day lon...
by Matt_M44is
Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:23 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Update ** Selling my IS and rolling road results for new car
Replies: 26
Views: 833

232 bhp at the wheels is what i got, 309 is computer generated ...

Don't know what the transmission losses are
by Matt_M44is
Thu Jun 16, 2005 1:50 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Update ** Selling my IS and rolling road results for new car
Replies: 26
Views: 833

Thn thing is i still don't think that anything else has been done to the car .... most rev3's were giving good figures on sunday when the mr2 club hit the rollers. Although mine was pushing a lot more with the same mods .... only done just over 36k miles and had 9 services at toyota Japan, sweet eng...
by Matt_M44is
Thu Jun 16, 2005 9:47 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Update ** Selling my IS and rolling road results for new car
Replies: 26
Views: 833

There fly figures yes, at the wheels is on the sheet but not got too hand, will get a look later and stick a copy up. Just blew a hole in my rad so waiting for the new one to arrive! The mods done to my car include; Performance: Xtreme Boost 3" Downpipe(decat) Phoenix Power Departure 2, 3" Exhaust S...
by Matt_M44is
Tue Jun 14, 2005 2:12 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Update ** Selling my IS and rolling road results for new car
Replies: 26
Views: 833

Update ** Selling my IS and rolling road results for new car

The time has finally come that im going to have to sell my beloved 'is'. I just can't afford to keep 3 cars (the parents want their money back :P )... selling the nasty e36 too but im not sad about that!! If your interested drop me a PM and i can give you some details. *** If your interested *** Wen...
by Matt_M44is
Fri May 27, 2005 4:38 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: New ride, diversifying from the e30!
Replies: 30
Views: 1234

Nope, someone a friend of a friend knows who wanted a cheap weekend car and got stung with the costs for testing and labour and second hand standard parts ....

SVA costs Ԛ£850 !!! ouch

I thought it was only a few hundred but its all gone up in price ...