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Dude8383
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Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:11 pm

Whats up everyone! Just wanted to introduce myself to all. My car isn't half as pretty as all of yours are, but wtf its a work in progress.

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I've got a host of plans for this car... and this forum seems to have a lot to offer!
1991 318is

-Z3 1.9l Short Shift
-535i Engine Mounts
-Alpine CDA 7894
-MarkD Chip
-H&R O.E. Sports w/ Bilstein HD Shocks
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keith52
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Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:16 pm

Welcome to the zone, great place to pick up tips and most topics are covered by someone on here. Nice car also :)
E30Mark
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Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:17 pm

another 318iS joins the club!

Welcome,

Question for you, why are you using 535i Engine Mounts ??
1 & 2 bed flats in Bournemouth areas, with parking
PM for details
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Dude8383
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Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:17 pm

keith52 wrote:Welcome to the zone, great place to pick up tips and most topics are covered by someone on here. Nice car also :)
spanks! yup you brits love your cars, so i imagine that theres a crapload of information to go around.

thanks!
1991 318is

-Z3 1.9l Short Shift
-535i Engine Mounts
-Alpine CDA 7894
-MarkD Chip
-H&R O.E. Sports w/ Bilstein HD Shocks
Simon
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Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:29 pm

Welcome to the zone dude!

Take a couple of months to read back through the forum!!
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martauto
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Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:30 pm

welcome to e-30 zone mate!
I tried an e-30 site which had a lot of you lads on and most took the piss!.
I hope you find us a damd "site" better .
HartgeH27
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Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:31 pm

Once you are in you wont leave !!!!!!!!

Welcome !!!!!!
aus325
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Thu Dec 08, 2005 1:43 am

So it gets a bit cold in New York then....? :mad:
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Dude8383
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Thu Dec 08, 2005 2:04 am

E30Mark wrote:another 318iS joins the club!

Welcome,

Question for you, why are you using 535i Engine Mounts ??
They are stiffer than the stock hydralic ones...much better throttle response as well. Another plus is that they go for $30 per!! These would the E28 5 series.

They do require a bit of trimming though to fit properly. if you want more info i think i can find a link on another forum describing the advantages.
Simon wrote:Welcome to the zone dude!

Take a couple of months to read back through the forum!!
haha a couple of months..i don't have that much free time, but i will most certainly search for whatever needs i may have!
martauto wrote:welcome to e-30 zone mate!
I tried an e-30 site which had a lot of you lads on and most took the piss!.
I hope you find us a damd "site" better .
haha yeh the american forums kinda suck...not as much content, but still some useful information can be found!
aus325 wrote:So it gets a bit cold in New York then....? :mad:
yeh im actually freezing my nuts off going to and from college. Its alright though, im from moscow and cold is kinda 2nd nature.
1991 318is

-Z3 1.9l Short Shift
-535i Engine Mounts
-Alpine CDA 7894
-MarkD Chip
-H&R O.E. Sports w/ Bilstein HD Shocks
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KDS
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Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:35 am

Hey 8383,

Welcome! You're not the only North Amuurican on the board. There's one or two more of us kicking around.

Here's a quick translation guide to make it easier to communicate with the E30 Zoners :wink: :wink:

Cills = Rockers
Wings = Fenders
Bonnet = Hood
Hood = The door that covers a soft top when it's down (I think)
Petrol = Gas
Kilometer = 0.8 Miles
Banger = Delicious breakfast sausage

And for everyone else on this board, in case you're wondering, those things you see on 8383's bumpers--those rectangular glowing red and orange things--we call them side marker lights. :D
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-KDS in Vancouver ('88 325i Touring)
Simon
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Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:30 am

KDS wrote: Kilometer = 0.8 Miles
Banger = Delicious breakfast sausage
:lol:

A banger to me is a crap car!

In the UK, we are in miles too, so your OK there, it's the rest of Europe that's in KM.
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Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:14 am

KDS wrote: Here's a quick translation guide to make it easier to communicate with the E30 Zoners :wink: :wink:

Cills = Rockers
Wings = Fenders
Bonnet = Hood
Hood = The door that covers a soft top when it's down (I think)
Petrol = Gas
Kilometer = 0.8 Miles
Banger = Delicious breakfast sausage
Classic I have another to add

Spanking = driving really fast as in "im just taking the car out for a spank" (also see hoon)
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Mops
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Thu Dec 08, 2005 6:54 pm

kilometer = 0.6 mile
as in
100kph=60mph :)
1985/E30/325i coupe/5 speed/125k miles/shortshift/megasquirt II ECU controlling fuel and spark with custom ignitor and ICV mods/LC-1 wbo2/collecting parts for FI
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Dude8383
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Thu Dec 08, 2005 7:02 pm

haha guys im somewhat familiar with brit speak

i would have thought banger is cheap crappy car..

as for KM i knew chu guys were on the imperial system..

the others ill definitly keep in mind. the wings bit is pretty surprising!

thanks for heads up though nonetheless!!! :mad:
1991 318is

-Z3 1.9l Short Shift
-535i Engine Mounts
-Alpine CDA 7894
-MarkD Chip
-H&R O.E. Sports w/ Bilstein HD Shocks
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Dude8383
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Thu Dec 08, 2005 7:03 pm

KDS wrote:And for everyone else on this board, in case you're wondering, those things you see on 8383's bumpers--those rectangular glowing red and orange things--we call them side marker lights. :D
haha yes, i hate em!
1991 318is

-Z3 1.9l Short Shift
-535i Engine Mounts
-Alpine CDA 7894
-MarkD Chip
-H&R O.E. Sports w/ Bilstein HD Shocks
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