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Well lads.....

Finally picked up my mint M Tech 1 Sport yesterday.....from Mason!

What a top lad he is.....and the car is awesome!!

Anybody who has seen this car in the flesh will understand how tidy it is....its a real credit.....and it doesnt half shift......pulls alot stronger than the M Tech 2 I once had......probably sumet to do with the 6 branch manifold and full powerflow exhaust system....even if its a tad too loud

Anyways im a happy bunny oncemore.......good to be back biys and girls

Stu

Excellent news...

I didn't even know Mason was selling his Sport... has he ever driven it?

congrates mate, am sure you wont regret your purchase,

now go and wee wee on the tech 2's

kidding

Looks like a sweet motor, enjoy.
I am also looking for a nice Mtec 1 sport think they look better then the tec 2.

Cheers
Rhino

nice one m8.

ive seen pics and i think i saw it at Ace too.
lovely looking tech 1.

get a 3.91 on it and it will absolutely fly

Cheers for the comments lads.....

I like the M Tech 2's......but I after looking at this one.....I think the M Tech 1 has more character.....

Im told the M Tech 1's are generally quicker anyways than the M Tech 2???

Stu

Chaos wrote:get a 3.91 on it and it will absolutely fly

yes!!!

RSTurbo50 wrote:Im told the M Tech 1's are generally quicker anyways than the M Tech 2???

Stu

the phase one cars make more power than phase 2.
but on the sports the gearing is longer on the phase 1's. (3,64 compared to 3.91)

whack on a 3.91 lsd diff (as fitted to phase 2 sports) and it will destroy a phase 2 sport



the beauty of this is that its a "free" performance upgrade.
cos u can sell on your original 3.64 lsd for same sorta money as it will cost to buy a 3.91.

Pretty easy to change as well.



anyways m8 just to reiterate, congrats on buying the car its gotta be one of the best tech 1 sports out there

Well done mate, asbsolute minter of a car! Looks lush.

Noooooooo! Don't fit a 3.91. It won't go much better but it'll rev like buggery and use a load more fuel/nerves.
One of the best mods I ever did to my Touring was to replace the 3.91 with a 3.64. Much nicer top end and on the Sport, the overall wheel/tyre diameter - even with 15 inch rims - is smaller than the 14 inch rim with 195/65's.

Just leave it well alone, they go well enough.

Andyboy999 wrote:Noooooooo! Don't fit a 3.91. It won't go much better but it'll rev like buggery and use a load more fuel/nerves.
One of the best mods I ever did to my Touring was to replace the 3.91 with a 3.64. Much nicer top end

,Just leave it well alone, they go well enough.

ive personally owned 6 x 325i's
4 of them with 3,64 diffs and 2 with 3.91's
plus ive driven a fair few others
the 3.91 cars r noticeably more lively.

mpg is a little worse, but the gains outweigh the losses.

top end is unchanged as a 325i will not rev out in top with either diff.
but u will get to that top end figure quicker with a 3.91

even with 15 inch rims - is smaller than the 14 inch rim with 195/65's.

theres a 0.4 % difference
hardly earth shattering is it


at the end of the day its up to stu.
its a cheap (just time really) mod and it will give gains.
most performance increaes will involve a car using more fuel anywyas remember.
plus its something bmw did themselves to the phase 2 sports and to the tourings so it cant be very wrong can it ?

itd be better if ppl didnt give incorrect or misleading advice.

Mine has a tech1 bottom end on the end and the 3.91 diff and although it doesnt do much in each gear it flys through them. Far more fun than a higher geared diff.

my 3.91 pisses me off on the mway.......

3.73/3.64 is the way forward!

I'm half regretting swapping my 4.10 for a 3.91, as there aren't any motorways in my county then there aint much chance of me being on one, acceleration was bliss!

To be honest with you lads....

Im gona leave the diff well alone.....the car pulls like an absolute train as it is so I doubt Id notice the difference anyhow......

Its set up well.....and im well happy with it.....next mod I think is a big bore throttle body...worth it do ya think?

Stu

Always a worthwhile mod!

Btw, I wasn't suggesting change the diff.

Jimbob wrote:I'm half regretting swapping my 4.10 for a 3.91, as there aren't any motorways in my county then there aint much chance of me being on one, acceleration was bliss!

u nutter

Chaos wrote:

Jimbob wrote:I'm half regretting swapping my 4.10 for a 3.91, as there aren't any motorways in my county then there aint much chance of me being on one, acceleration was bliss!

u nutter

i went in Jims car when it had a 4.1!!! and fcuk me!! it was serious quick!

Karan wrote:

Chaos wrote:

Jimbob wrote:I'm half regretting swapping my 4.10 for a 3.91, as there aren't any motorways in my county then there aint much chance of me being on one, acceleration was bliss!

u nutter

i went in Jims car when it had a 4.1!!! and fcuk me!! it was serious quick!

i bet it was

just not too practical i spose with that gearing.

Geeman wrote:Excellent news...

I didn't even know Mason was selling his Sport... has he ever driven it?

lol not mine, the other mason that owned a tech 1, now theres something to confuse people

Congrats on the purchase mate, and welcome to Tech 1 Rightness!

whats she look like, post a pic please... sounds like everyone has seen her but me.

Hyperion wrote:whats she look like, post a pic please... sounds like everyone has seen her but me.

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... pic&t=9545

She looks a minter!!

Spot on!

I`ve got the 3.91 diff on mine, Definatley noticed the difference!!

RSTurbo50 wrote:To be honest with you lads....Im gona leave the diff well alone.....the car pulls like an absolute train as it is so I doubt Id notice the difference anyhow......Its set up well.....and im well happy with it.....next mod I think is a big bore throttle body...worth it do ya think?

Stu

with a s3.91 you will notice the difference, but the 3.64 is just as good once you get going . imo. mine goes really well, cant fault it, and am luvin it to bits

Thanks for the replies lads.......well happy with her....so throaty its unreal.....has a real burble to it.....

Im gona have to get a soundclip of the car in full flow......you lot wont be able to sleep for weeks lol....will keep you awake all night!!

Not for the faint hearted.....has a powerflow stainless exhaust from 6 branch manifold back......no silencer either lol

Awesome!!!!

Stu

Thanks for the replies lads.......well happy with her....so throaty its unreal.....has a real burble to it.....

Im gona have to get a soundclip of the car in full flow......you lot wont be able to sleep for weeks lol....will keep you awake all night!!

Not for the faint hearted.....has a powerflow stainless exhaust from 6 branch manifold back......no silencer either lol

Awesome!!!!

Stu

wilson325i wrote:with a s3.91 you will notice the difference, but the 3.64 is just as good once you get going . imo. mine goes really well, cant fault it, and am luvin it to bits

dont get me wrong, theres nothing wrong with a 3.64 i had one on my tech one sport, just that with a 3,91 there shud be a real noticeable difference in acceleration.

Chaos wrote:

Andyboy999 wrote:Noooooooo! Don't fit a 3.91. It won't go much better but it'll rev like buggery and use a load more fuel/nerves.
One of the best mods I ever did to my Touring was to replace the 3.91 with a 3.64. Much nicer top end

,Just leave it well alone, they go well enough.

ive personally owned 6 x 325i's
4 of them with 3,64 diffs and 2 with 3.91's
plus ive driven a fair few others
the 3.91 cars r noticeably more lively.

mpg is a little worse, but the gains outweigh the losses.

top end is unchanged as a 325i will not rev out in top with either diff.
but u will get to that top end figure quicker with a 3.91

even with 15 inch rims - is smaller than the 14 inch rim with 195/65's.

theres a 0.4 % difference
hardly earth shattering is it


at the end of the day its up to stu.
its a cheap (just time really) mod and it will give gains.
most performance increaes will involve a car using more fuel anywyas remember.
plus its something bmw did themselves to the phase 2 sports and to the tourings so it cant be very wrong can it ?

itd be better if ppl didnt give incorrect or misleading advice.

I only weigh 13 stone and I don't have a burger van to pull, so a 3.64 suits me fine.

It'd be better if you stopped talking bullshit in txt spk as well.

Paid for your ex written off clocked M535i yet?

Andyboy999 wrote:

I only weigh 13 stone and I don't have a burger van to pull, so a 3.64 suits me fine.

It'd be better if you stopped talking bullshit in txt spk as well.

Paid for your ex written off clocked M535i yet?

everything ive said is correct, unlike ur bullshit.
at the end of the day the diff thing comes down to personal opinion as to what u prefer. There is however no denying that a 3.91 on a tech 1 sport will make it noticeably quicker at the expense of a little extra fuel and cruising noise.

as for the text speak, well as i only tend to use 2 or 3 words of it if u dont like it then dont bother replying theres a good little keyboard bandit

and the other matters well im not even gonna bother replying, but it might be best if u actually got ur facts straight.
have a nice day - or not.

Leave it there now dudes, hes got the tech 1 hes happy with it, no point in suggesting all changes just yet

Not been any arguments in a while, zen time! lol

Lovely motor M8 I bought the grey one that was advertised on Pistonheads from a guy up here in Scotland and I only hope it looks half as nice as yours when Im finished
BTW .......KEEP IT ORIGINAL why feck with perfection IMHO if it means anything

Chaos wrote:
a good little keyboard bandit

Everyone's little compared to you you obnoxious fat c*nt.

Have you ever noticed why everyone thinks you're a twat? How everyone laughs at your sorry figure at the Ace in your mates Ԛ£50 four door?


Got your Boxster yet then? You sad loser.




"Chaos - causing earthquakes wherever I go".

Andyboy999 wrote:

Chaos wrote:
a good little keyboard bandit

Everyone's little compared to you you obnoxious fat c*nt.

Have you ever noticed why everyone thinks you're a twat? How everyone laughs at your sorry figure at the Ace in your mates Ԛ£50 four door?

Got your Boxster yet then? You sad loser.

"Chaos - causing earthquakes wherever I go".

ho ho ho.

at least if i have a problem with someone id say it to their face, but im betting u wudnt say anything to me face to face.

now stop spoiling the zone for ppl with a genuine interest in e30's huh theres a good child.

Can we stop hijacking this thread please lads......lets stop the petty argueing hey!!!!

Im gona keep the car original......things planned however include:

M Tech 2 Steering Wheel
Smiley Headlamps
Maybe some 16" Alpinas eventually

Im after a Big Bore Throttle body....thats about it!

Quick enough as it is!

Cheers

Stu

Dont forget to keep pics of the car coming mate, i cant get enough of it