newbie

[rick1]

hi,im a new member so i thought id come in and say hello,geez you got a huge amont of members, hope ive posted in the right place.ive owned a long line of e30s,but currently own a mercedes 190e,ive been toying with the idea of getting a 325i.any wayz im gona go and have a look at some.

[DRIFTBOY]

Welcome dude!

Good luck with the E30 search! Keep us posted with pics!

[eko]

Welcome to the zone Rick

As said,do the right thing and go get another E30,better than a 190 anyday

[rick1]

thanks for the welcome guys,well i ve got one,its a 316.not really what i wanted but its free so i cant knock it.and ill be able to keep the 190 aswell. .id like to fit a bigger engine.does this envolve changing loom ect???thanks.

[aceraf]

Welcome Rick...straight into the deep end i see...

[cliffybabe]

dude love the 190e is it a cossy??

I've drivent he 190e cossy and compaired to my cab well, I wouldnt part with my cab although i do own a clk aswel

Welcome to th ezone

[munky30]

Welcome to the zone.

I bought a 316, got bored, dropped in a 325.

I am a complete mechanical retard and I managed it, so anyone can.

You just unplug the engine loom in the engine bay (big round connector by the fuse box) and plug the new one back in. Swap ecu's, feed the ecu plug through the bulkhead (drivers side, by the battery) and plug in.

Its that simple.

Ps. keep the 316 diff, close ratio acceleration is fun! (it wont last long before it shreds itself so have a 325 one handy, but it will be fun while it lasts)

pps, what age 316? auto or manual? Saloon, touring? condition?

[Alyman]

Like munky says, the engine is not too tricky as the looms just swap over. But all that is the easy part - main hassle with upgrading a four pot will be ugrading all the running gear as well - Suspension, prop, diff and brakes.

Welcome to the zone!

[munky30]

No need to upgrade suspension if its a touring. Or brakes iirc.

[herman]

Welcome

[rick1]

cheers u lot,ive posted some pics in the gallery.i wana put in 325i,but ill have to get the body sorted first i think,any one got a mtech kit??

[oakey]

welcome to the zone mate. ive got a 190E aswell