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Also could be the seal around the heater matrix is knackered. Happened on mine. Rain comes in through the scuttle panel vents, then runs down through seal that holds the heater matrix/ fans on the bulk head. Could be worth checking the bulk head drain plug is clear and this can cause the water to po...

sod all I think, look at the ETK and there doesn't appear to be any visual difference, although I haven't compared part numbers.
Theres a difference in lights, you'll hear americans talking about 'euro smilies' lights.

Thats were I'm heading next once I sell the 'is, I took a 996 for a test drive a few weeks back and I loved it, even the girlfriend liked it, which makes a nice change!
TBH its one of the best RWD cars I've driven, Such an incredible all rounder, I'm sold!

Thats mine for sale that is! and it is still available if your at all interested :wink: I have a load of info an the car including original magazine test articles, the original brochure, even the TV advert, all available in elecronic format. I can do an eletronic copy of the user booklet if your rea...

I have 16" alpina's on mine, use 45 profile tyres, the ride is pretty good and I'm very happy with the tyre wear and levels of grip. Good tyre without spending a fortune.

I've done 135 in my 320 down the local duel carraige way. My mate did 160 down the same straight in his Supra, with me in it, in the wet. Never again!

The fastest I've ever been is 600mph, but that was cruising at 49000 feet on the way to america in a 747

I have uniroyal rainsports fitted to my 320, stuck with them through all my E30's, good tyre.
If fuel economy is on the list then consider Michilen Pilot sports, Just fitted them to my 528 and my MPG has gone from 29 to 34! result!

Never been an issue on my E30, or my E39. When did you ever see a saloon car with a rear wiper arm, they just don't need them. Travel above a certain speed and water doesn't land on the rear window due to aerodynamic flow. The same areodynamic flow will clear the window eventually. Hatchbacks and to...

Its only been out 5 minutes

Although the way BMW is going that will probably be the next gen M3!

Weren't the batteries located in the engine bays in 318is's. This one has it in the boot.
What a conversion, hes fully rewired it as well!

Please someone go have a look at this! I would if I lived closer.

I sent him some question about the history of the car but as of yet, no reply.

Just read the article last night, great stuff.
Was there any doubt, really!

Although the E39 M5 is very tempting, one of those and an E30 M3 and thats all you'd ever need

There's too many odd things going on with that car. To fake a H reg 318is into a proper M3 look-a-like then he would of had to change the bumpers, front wings, rear quarters (pretty mean feat in itself), rear bumper, bootlid, and the hardest things of all, which make me wonder about this car, he'd h...

That could just about be the rarist 318is in exsistance!
I would love to know the true story behind this car

It is an odd ball then!

Sounds like it could be good for spares, at the right price!

touringandy wrote:i heard it was a m3 but the engine was phuked an he put a is in it but still has original one there

It almost looks like an M3 chassis with an is engine in, If it wasn't for the right hand drive I would of said it was!
Did they still do that style of rear lights on a H reg apart from the M3?

Sorry if this is a repost but is it me or is this a bit of a good effort at faking an m3?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/bmw-e30-m3-1990-3 ... dZViewItem

or the fact ive invested money in some decent products? plus it will fade even with no sun due to acid rain. Joke! I've now bought some Zymol Titanium, not like the stuff you buy at halfords, something that provides quality long lasting protection. beautiful deep gloss finish. Might be worth a try ...

i look after my dads car which is zinnobar red, when he got it it was faded etc so i got out my detailing kit and set to work. a polish later and a decent wax it hasnt faded for almost 3 months in the slightest, a pic of his car to show what it is now like. http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4115/dsc...

Welcome mate,

Tidy car, 325is you say, is that the 2.5 engine or the 2.7 like 325is they got in south africa?

You wont want to hear this but Basically mate, your fighting a losing battle, sorry! I had a red 318is that faded pink, I T-cut it, red polished it etc, but I was fighting a losing battle. The more you T-cut the worse it comes back the next time, you'll be cutting it every week soon! I ended up biti...

same again but standard ride height;

Car & Car Conversions magazine ran a article on converting a 318is with bike carbs last year.
Gave a very impressive results. Got the article at home somewhere, from what I read, its not hard to do and pretty cheap as well.

Carol Nash!

I'll be going down in the 320is. I'm a car club member and bought my tickets in advance but they had no display passes left, bummer!
I'll just have to get there early hope they like what they see

I'll be there first thing in the 320is, just the normal car park for me i'm afraid, no more passes available

You wanna try an S14 mate, take that above 6k and your into a whole new world

Yeah, seen one try and do a 1/4 mile sprint. spent most of it trying to get it to go straight!

I think it holds a certain charm but thats just my opinion, compared to most cars in America it was a beauty!
Have to agree though, Cobra is a beauty.

I'd love to own a 60's 'stang, Shelby or Cobra jet one, lovely. Couldn't afford to run it though!

Hertz are doing it as a throw back to the GT350 'rent a racer' scheme that they made available to rent back in the 60's-70's If you want to know what this car is all about then go here; http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Followup/articleId=116729 It cost $129/day to rent plus insurance and ...

Yep, there fun alright! all LHD I'm afraid, but its not really an issue to be honest, you learn quickly. Dog leg gearbox takes a while to get used to though :wink: If you wanna hear what they sound like listen to this: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v651/JONNYS/320is/?action=view¤t=vid320is...

sounds about right, its just lacks the torque to keep pace with M3's due to loosing the .3L They tried to compensate by upping the compression ratio and it does match on power but that doesnt give you enough when an m3 has the same power and more torque. 325's are dispatched with no problem, more po...

I've just come back form the states where a mate was getting maried in Indianapolis. While I was there I thought i would hire something tastey for the kick of it, and this is what I got: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/JONNYS/Indy%20Shelby%20Mustang%20GTH/P7020007.jpg http://img.photobucket.c...

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