1994 318i Touring - Time to Sell :(

[Alex]

no if i use 3-2-1 it will go all the way to the rev limit

this is using the manual selectors

http://s153.photobucket.com/albums/s240 ... 9-1908.mp4

Defiantly not wankerd cam

if i slam my foot to the floor it it will change up at 4800rpm, if doing 55-60 mph and i plant my foot it wont kick down to 3rd

[Alex]

its like this blokes but not quite as bad, revs to 4800rpm but similar symptom

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[danryan]

how much were the iS clips for the spoiler alex?

[Andyboy]

Nothing wrong with an auto 318i. The 1.8 M40 is a torquey liitle donk that works well with an auto. Mine was as good on fuel as any other 318i I had. The converter lock up at 56 makes it quite tall geared on the motorway.

Good call on the engine swap - mint and standard is the way to go on that, and it's probably eligible for classic insurance.

[Jhonno]

If it were something special I'd understand the not fooking about with it bit..

It's just a clean shell.

I get the cost saving if you are cutting hours though.

[Sanchez]

Just Bought this on ebay

Mainly wanted it for the centre section

Not sure on the backbox

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 500wt_1202

I wonder how long it will take to turn up.........

Lets hope it does, do you recognize the seller Alex?

[Alex]

Ive used boyd before never had a problem with him. met him he seemed canny enough too.

Yep going back to college cant be doing with full time in retail anymore so boring and pathetic.

Only tried one classic insurance company and it was £800 i recon i can beat that, joys of turning 21

Clips for spoiler were pennys each

[magpie]

that zaust off ebay is Boyds

[csl]

Good call on the engine swap - mint and standard is the way to go on that,

Quite possibly not what you want to hear,but i agree with this tbh.
Nice low mileage,low owner e30s are not too common,as you know.

[toby]

Alex I really like the way you are looking after this car. It's the little things like the new plates that make the car looks as good as it can. I agree that the engine swap isn't top of your list. If YOU like it the way it is then that's great and it's less hassle and cash to spend. Good luck with college by the way.

[Alex]

Thanks for comments,

The car is still a long way from where i want it, Noticed the front door rubbing strip catching on the wing arhhhh cant seem to get it right. need more jiggery with it

Got a delivery off a few bits today,

Genuine BMW Cambelt, fanbelt and tensioner
New Licence plate lights
New BMW front and rear wipers.
50% brighter H1 headlight bulbs
And new Accelerator cable







Also think ive fixed the kickdown problem, wont know till its on the road, but ive temp fixed the broken clip on the kickdown cable and adjusted it, i can now feel a "switch" at about 3/4 throttle i assume that will be for the kickdown. beats £50 for a new one



Bought a sytner tax disk holder of pukar, looks ace, cant seem the harm since i've got loads of receipts from a sytner garage




Fitted my Tech II Wheel done about 9000 miles this now




Some randoms









Shame about this, its all i can find












Remember the ding in rear valance

its almost invisible, painter promised me he will paint it but he never, Bastard rattle cans and stone chip it is.

[Dezzy]

Its getting there mate

[Alex]

Cheers Dez you will be seeing this soon anyway in a few weeks, the bbs need 4 new tyres and the steelies ive got one needs a valve.

[capri_rob]

looking great Alex but this :



Doesnt look good - get on it quick !

[Alex]

looking great Alex but this :



Doesnt look good - get on it quick !

Its all just mud round the jacking pads

it was used as a drift chariot at copart by the look of things when i bought it

[capri_rob]

From the pic The sealant and the front edge of the "jacking pad" appear to be splitting - if it really is solid get it waxoyled and sealed back up quick - just hope water hasnt got in that gap and started to rot the floor through from underneath.

I fookin hate these "jacking pads"

[Alex]

Umm will have to have a better look on sunday, its solid enough if its coming away i will clean, treat and re sone chip it

[Kedge]

You've got to attack that with a wire wheel before you do anything Alex, hopefully goes back to clean metal with some effort.

[ImysE30]

Just Bought this on ebay

Mainly wanted it for the centre section

Not sure on the backbox

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 500wt_1202

Re-listed?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E30-325i-Stai ... 2318441713

[Sanchez]

Hope its all above board^^^

[Dezzy]

Just let me know before you come through mate. I'll price you some boots.

You don't want 15 year old conti's refitting this time do you??

[Alex]

i got a refund for zorst, there was a slight problem boyd said i see you dont want a 2.5 anyway do you want refund i said yes

I told you Dez, they were period items

there the ones that hold air for 2 days

the rears are almost baldish

[E30BeemerLad]

Get some Toyos on there Alex, uncle Dez will see you right.

[Dezzy]

I do remember you trying to explain away them conti's.....


Let me know if you want me to have a look about for prices

[Alex]

I do remember you trying to explain away them conti's.....


Let me know if you want me to have a look about for prices

they seemed a good buy on ebay, didnt have a sell by date on

Learn by your mistakes or something like that

i will let you know nearer the time re prices as i know they can change

[Gothydude]

Bloody hell mate, this has to be one of the nicest 318i`s Ive ever seen !

[Alex]

i wouldnt go that far

But thanks anyway

[Alex]

Today i thought i would tackle the leather and give it a good scrub, i used a leather brush and some autosol leather cleaner results are excellent

Afterwards i gave them a good coating in autoglym leather feed

Ive done the front half, its like black and white



Bottom Half Done



After Pics







Backs have never been sat in, so a quick coating in autoglym leather conditioner.









Gave it its first, what i would call proper clean.

Firstly i Polished the roof, tailgate, rear bumper and front and rear pillars as these were not resprayed with the rest of the car. I used some Poor boys white Diamond polish, had it for ages suppose to be for white cars but hey ho its still good on dark ones.

after i had polished them part i used some Collinite 476s Super Double coat wax, first time ive used it and its not bad for the money.

I then did all the black bits with some Chemical guys new look trim gel. Wheels were done with good old wonder wheels.

Some Cheap £1 tyre shine on the wheels.





















Also fitted a new Heater panel as original has been broken in half, also fitted my 13 button obc whilst i was there. Ive got a 318is coding plug installed, probably the nearest i'am going to find and reluctant to buy a new coding plug. Did that once before



Excuse the interior its still not finished



Ive also got some refurbished injectors to go in aswell.

[capri_rob]

Nice work Alex

Must be nearly finished now ?

[Alex]

Nice work Alex

Must be nearly finished now ?

It is, interior is apart as ive got some comps for the front some 90w rms 4" speakers for the rear and an amp so dont want to put it all back yet.

Still got lots of odds and sods to do.

New washer jets and bits of hosing (used bits to fix a water pump on a corsa

Fix rear wiper washer.

Fit remote locking.

Fit car audio

fit new accelerator cable as its a bit stiff.

Fit new bumper trim on the front bumper.

Fit bonnet insulation

Adjust bonnet.

Do Cambelt.

Diff Oil

Fit front bumper brackets that go at the side, on wings (missing)

Screw the IS lip on no ones nicking this one

Fit brake vent Ducts



I would call it finished when all thats done

[capri_rob]

Not much then really

Have you tried removing the accellerator cable & soaking it overnight in oil ? - Worked wonders for mine and improves drivability no end

[Alex]

Got a new one in the garage now

Will remember that for the future, must get stiff because of moisture rusting the cable?

[oomz1975]

That leather scrubs up real nice, reminds me I must do mine.
Touring deserves a better parking spot.

[Alex]

Cheers cant wait for the summer to get some decent pics somewhere.

Just waiting for my no claims to come through any time now, then i can insure it

Cheapest quote is £700 which aint bad for a 21 year old

[Dezzy]

Its a credit to you Alex.

There isn't many lads your ages that don't lust after saxo's etc.

Great effort to bring this one up to scratch. Looking forward to having a nose around it