My God, 320i's actually are fast!

[james_obryan]

Why not apply for a licence now maxwell I'm sure you would qualify

[munky30]

does being 'special' count as a disability?

[maxfield]

Why not apply for a licence now maxwell I'm sure you would qualify

It's maxfield...

I'll be applying for my provisional soon as i get back...

[hoshy]

lol, i was mearly stating that you are not old enough to hold a full driving licence. keep ya cap on!

I believe i am but i need a disabilitie...

Still i can drive just not on the road haynes museum comes to mind...

[maxfield]

does being 'special' count as a disability?

If it did... i would certainly be on the road

[munky30]

If it did I'd be driving round in a brand new car like my c*nt of a neighbour thats managed to get a mobility car because he weighs 25 stone....

[e36boy]

Just sold my 325i sport, The car was awesome over 4k and the sound was like music to my ears....Really addictive and a good way to cane your fuel.

[zaust]

Never rellay tried mine under 5k ..

[chinchilla]

i still think my 320i is too slow and i feel like im abusing her if i go over 4k

What mods do i need to do to get more of a kick from her?

[snoops]

325i inlet manifold, 325i throttle body and a chip should sort it out

[munky30]

I believe it was brian that said 'If you're going to put a 325 tb into your car, your best bet is to leave it attached to the 325 engine and put the whole lot in'....

Or words to that effect.

[hoshy]

I believe it was brian that said 'If you're going to put a 325 tb into your car, your best bet is to leave it attached to the 325 engine and put the whole lot in'....

Or words to that effect.

Was thinking the same

though in fairness a manifold and tb is far easier to fit than a whole engine. so if there are gains to be had (??) then it still could be worth it.

[munky30]

The manifold is a pig to change on the m20, engine changes are easy.

[320Touring]

Surprised Neil hasn't been along yet to pedal his b20 lies

hahahahaha!

m20b20FTW!

and yes, both my 320i and 325i change completely when you get them over 4k rpm.

must say the m42 I had a while back could be tiring to drive, as all the torque and power was high up, but by god it was a rev happy lil fooker

[dazleeds]

as much as i hate to say this

i have had a couple of fairly quick 320s in the past

my delphin grey a couple of years ago went like fook but was previously owned by a very wealthy solicitor and had some engine mods and was also serviced far more than required but she really did go for a 320 that is

also my old cirrus blue 320i B reg that thing really did go

[Jhonno]

also my old cirrus blue 320i B reg that thing really did go

prob lack of solid metal work = weight saving

[dazleeds]

also my old cirrus blue 320i B reg that thing really did go

prob lack of solid metal work = weight saving

surprisingly she was totaly rot free now theres a rare thing but again had been cammed up and had some other stuff done plus everyone knows prefacelifts are quicker

was a great car till the twat in the x reg passat decide to turn into the side of me

[chinchilla]

325i inlet manifold, 325i throttle body and a chip should sort it out

I have pre facelift 320i, so do i need the manifold & TB from a pre facelift 325i?

also is it a straight swap no messing about?

[Speedtouch]

also my old cirrus blue 320i B reg that thing really did go

My first E30 was an '84 B-reg 4-door 320i (L-Jet) which seemed to me at the time to be very quick, giving a 0-60 of around 8 seconds. I even beat a Merc 500SL with it in a traffic lights grand prix! My second, an '87 E-reg 2-door, also an L-Jet 320i, seemed pretty lame in comparison particularly from low revs or standing starts.

[murran]

hi, im new round these parts (e30zone). my 320i touring is quite respectable in the high revs, tho whats even funnier is i put a s/h service indicator board in my clocks out of some sort of e30, everything now works but the rev counter is out and it revs out at just over 8k on the guage! looks so cool as the needle goes thru the red line and out the other side!

[silestanix]

My M50's pretty good in the lower revs, but when I cross 3.5-4k revs, it's a complete nutter!

[Rosc0PColtrane]

I wouldn't bother spending the time or money uprating a b20. Keep it well serviced and maintained. Unless you can pick up the parts for peanuts.

Otherwise, keep you cash, enjoy a car that is capable enough around town and there's more to life than waiving your willy at whoever pulls up along side you at the traffic lights. No glory in a traffic light GP.

Failing that, put something bigger in there. m20b25 should just plug and play, but IMO, if you're going to rip it out, put something back in that is worth the effort!

[boxclever1753]

i am waiting for the 325i and 318iS stalwarts to come and beat me with a sprig of dry herbs but my 1985 323i auto goes really well. it feels just as my fast as my 1987 325i auto... honest!

[hoshy]

No glory in a traffic light GP.

Sometimes it's just funny though. As long as the guy isn't knob it's just a bit of fun.

[Speedtouch]

Hear hear. I used to think my '84 320i could have anything back in the day until I was well and truly disciplined by a Bentley Turbo

[fuzzy]

there's more to life than waiving your willy at whoever pulls up along side you at the traffic lights. No glory in a traffic light GP.

no theres not and yes there is

[Rosc0PColtrane]

Simple things...

[junkman]

320i convertable auto:
yeah mines fast as well 0-60 in 12 secs, everything else on the road beats me

[munky30]

i am waiting for the 325i and 318iS stalwarts to come and beat me with a sprig of dry herbs but my 1985 323i auto goes really well. it feels just as my fast as my 1987 325i auto... honest!

[boxclever1753]

i am waiting for the 325i and 318iS stalwarts to come and beat me with a sprig of dry herbs but my 1985 323i auto goes really well. it feels just as my fast as my 1987 325i auto... honest!

go paint your front room black

[ric325i]

No glory in a traffic light GP.

Failing that, put something bigger in there. m20b25 should just plug and play, but IMO, if you're going to rip it out, put something back in that is worth the effort!

your a metal!

traffic lights are great fun- good giggle.

and saying that the m20b25 is not a good engine............you are mental

[munky30]

i am waiting for the 325i and 318iS stalwarts to come and beat me with a sprig of dry herbs but my 1985 323i auto goes really well. it feels just as my fast as my 1987 325i auto... honest!

go paint your front room black

Now theres a plan!

On topic... ish... isnt the 323 lump carbed and renowned to be a better engine than the head cracker b25 anyway?

[boxclever1753]

i have heard people say that the later 323 engine (ie mine) is supposed to be a good un...

[Rosc0PColtrane]

No glory in a traffic light GP.

Failing that, put something bigger in there. m20b25 should just plug and play, but IMO, if you're going to rip it out, put something back in that is worth the effort!

your a metal!

traffic lights are great fun- good giggle.

and saying that the m20b25 is not a good engine............you are mental

No, what I am saying is:

If you're going to go to the trouble of changing an engine, then you want your effort recognised. A b25 is a good engine, but you could sell your b20'd car and by a b25'd car. Going m30, M50, M52, S50 is what I meant.

Ultimately, I am comfortable in my masculinity not to need to race everything that happens to pull along side me...

[e30bmlover]

go paint your front room black

Now theres a plan!

On topic... ish... isnt the 323 lump carbed and renowned to be a better engine than the head cracker b25 anyway?

its only a head cracker if you abuse it.