Evening all, just wondering if anyone has got any advice or experience of the replacement of the Hydraulic power steering pump on an E30 318is ? I recently noticed a high pitched squealing noise on initial start up when turning the steering wheel , I have changed the PAS belt but the noise is still ...

Yes, a big thumbs up for Fritz’s exhausts.

Fitted one on my 318is about 18 months ago and all good.

Good service and very helpful in the ordering process.

I recently got a set of new floor mats from Lospfurros via eBay for my 318is. As previously mentioned they are a bit pricey, but the cut and quality is spot on. They are sent from Germany, prompt postage and no delivery problems. It does look like the postage costs have gone up considerably though s...

A new set of footwell carpets for my 318is from these people :

Lengenfelder Autoteppich GmbH.

Really happy with the quality and fit.

Hi, yes I would highly recommend the Fritzbitz system. It’s a quality piece of kit, all fitted really well. Performance wise, it sounds great, not sure that I have noticed the difference that the 15 bhp brings, but I intend to take the car out for a good spin this weekend. To be honest, finding Frit...

Welcome! Are you UK based? Fritzbitz do a nice full stainless system that has to be impossible to beat price wise. I will be buying one for my car very soon. Hi, I went to Fritzbitz, and they had everything we needed in stock for my car, great service and a really nice bit of kit. Really appreciate...

Yes I think you are right regarding the wheel trims and their uniqueness to the 318is, as they were on the car when I bought it I have always been loathe to change them. If all goes to plan the replacement exhaust should arrive tomorrow,, then an MOT retest, if all goes well I should be back on the ...

Hi, thanks for all of your replies. I have managed to get a replacement exhaust from Fritz, Yes it’s been an absolute mare getting hold of the replacement exhaust for the iS, if it hadn’t been for advice given on this forum the situation would have been approaching critical. My car was originally re...

Hi, I wonder if the original owner (there’s only been two and I’m one of them) opted for cheaper wheels ? A few people have commented on the wheels over the years and suggested I change them to the 14” BBS but I always resisted as I wanted to keep the car as original to how it was when I purchased i...

Hi, yes always been a 318is, it’s in a Lazurblau finish.

It was originally sold and registered with Snows BMW in Southampton.

Thanks for the compliment

Many thanks for the advice, I have just posted a few pictures of my 318is in the Members E30s section.

BMW318IS 006.JPG BMW318IS 001.JPG BMW318IS 002.JPG BMW318IS 005.JPG BMW318IS 007.JPG I have had the car since 1994, and its been a real pleasure, had a few issues along the way which were associated with the M42 engine. The car is completely original spec, the only thing I have changed is the origi...

More than happy to post a few pictures, silly question I know, but how do you attach the pics to a post ?

You must excuse me as I am just getting into this. Can’t believe I haven’t found this forum earlier, really friendly and a great resource for any E30 owner.

Cheers.

Hi, yes I am based in the UK. Really appreciate all of your replies and assistance.

I will look into them today.

Thanks again.

Hi, I am a newbie on this forum, so glad I have found you. I have been an owner in the UK of an E30 318is for 27 years. My pride and joy requires work to the exhaust and it’s the section of the exhaust from the manifold to the centre section which needs replacing. I believe the original part no was ...