So how many ex-/current BMW owners here in BAIC?
1991 BMW 318is (E30)
ENGINE
Rebuilt at 148,703 miles, currently has 156,775 miles. New water pump, fan clutch, Sachs clutch, idle solenoid, Bosch wire set, Bosch +4 spark plugs.
Oil:Mobil 1 Synthetic, 0w 40
Exhaust: Custom 2.25” cat-back w/ Magna flow muffler
Performance: Jim Conforti engine chip
TRANSMISSION
Five speed manual
Final Drive: 4.10:1
-Short throw shifter w/ BMP ****
-Rear LSD Differential
-Redline Synthetic Fluids
SUSPENSION
Front:
-Ground Control Adjustable Coil-Overs
-Ground Control adjustable camber/caster plates
-Bmp Front Strut brace
-Bilstein Sport Shocks
-Suspension Techniques 22mm anti-sway bar
-M3 control arm bushings
Rear:
-Ground Control Adjustable Coil-Overs
-Bilstein Sport Shocks
-Suspension Techniques 19mm adjustable anti-sway bar
-Heavy Duty shock tower mounts
BRAKES
Front/Rear ABS:
-Super Slot Rotors (F-255mm, R-258mm)
-Hawk Brake pads
-Stainless Steel Lines
-ATE race brake fluid
WHEELS & TIRES
-New 17 x 7” Millie Migglia Action Sports
-New Yokohama AVS ES100 215/40/17
MISC
-Kenwood fold-down deck
-12” Kicker Soloberic Subwoofer
-Clarion EQ
-Rockford Fosgate Amp
-Tint Front-35%, Sides-20%, Rear-5%
-New floor mats, dash mat
-New BMW badges
-Noah
ENGINE
Rebuilt at 148,703 miles, currently has 156,775 miles. New water pump, fan clutch, Sachs clutch, idle solenoid, Bosch wire set, Bosch +4 spark plugs.
Oil:Mobil 1 Synthetic, 0w 40
Exhaust: Custom 2.25” cat-back w/ Magna flow muffler
Performance: Jim Conforti engine chip
TRANSMISSION
Five speed manual
Final Drive: 4.10:1
-Short throw shifter w/ BMP ****
-Rear LSD Differential
-Redline Synthetic Fluids
SUSPENSION
Front:
-Ground Control Adjustable Coil-Overs
-Ground Control adjustable camber/caster plates
-Bmp Front Strut brace
-Bilstein Sport Shocks
-Suspension Techniques 22mm anti-sway bar
-M3 control arm bushings
Rear:
-Ground Control Adjustable Coil-Overs
-Bilstein Sport Shocks
-Suspension Techniques 19mm adjustable anti-sway bar
-Heavy Duty shock tower mounts
BRAKES
Front/Rear ABS:
-Super Slot Rotors (F-255mm, R-258mm)
-Hawk Brake pads
-Stainless Steel Lines
-ATE race brake fluid
WHEELS & TIRES
-New 17 x 7” Millie Migglia Action Sports
-New Yokohama AVS ES100 215/40/17
MISC
-Kenwood fold-down deck
-12” Kicker Soloberic Subwoofer
-Clarion EQ
-Rockford Fosgate Amp
-Tint Front-35%, Sides-20%, Rear-5%
-New floor mats, dash mat
-New BMW badges
-Noah
Last edited by Get LIC'd...?; Sep 15, 2004 at 08:14 PM.
Originally Posted by Choku Dori
Zoeb, I'm quite sure my 5.28e was an E30, a few people have tried to point out that it was an E28, but I don't think it was exactly. It was a rare "minor change" model before the model-up in 1989. The most prominent feature of E30's like mine were the double-barreled exhaust (similar to the E28 5.35i) as opposed to the E28 5.28e's single barrel. Plus, the rear bumper's sides were slightly different. It was and is even more rare now to spot of these nowadays 
Of course, if it is indeed my memory serving me incorrectly, could you link me to a BMW model number page for reference? Not challenging you or anything, just curious more than anything
Hehe, it's funny how much I wished I had a 5.35i back in the day. There was so much stuff that you could do to those wicked inline 6's and that spacious engine bay :devil: And those hydraulic steel bumpers ROCKED!
Of course, if it is indeed my memory serving me incorrectly, could you link me to a BMW model number page for reference? Not challenging you or anything, just curious more than anything
Hehe, it's funny how much I wished I had a 5.35i back in the day. There was so much stuff that you could do to those wicked inline 6's and that spacious engine bay :devil: And those hydraulic steel bumpers ROCKED!
no what you had was and i assure you still is a e28
e 30 were all 3 series like zoeb's car in the picture.5 series "E" designation went like this
1st gen e12
2nd gen e28 also had m5
3rd gen e 34 also had m5
4 gen e 39 also had m5
5 gen e60 POS but fun to drive. will have m5 model out in jan.
i had an e30 no mods.
mabey will own one again....... i just hate owning what i work on everyday!
I have an E46. I took this the day I bought it. Nothings changed since. I think I am going to be picking up some white signals and markers.
Last edited by ipozestu; Sep 16, 2004 at 07:04 AM.
E36 show winner laguna seca 01' best BMW+ hamann 18" wheels, eibach sportline front/prokit rear, panasonic 7" TV DVD, carbonfiber front splitter, carbon fiber rear splitter, European ZKW ellipsoids, Tri flo exhaust,
E34 H&R, bilstein, 18x9 BBS 3pc. RXII fronts, 18x10 BBS RXII rear, ADS sound system.
E39 Stock..for now
E34 H&R, bilstein, 18x9 BBS 3pc. RXII fronts, 18x10 BBS RXII rear, ADS sound system.
E39 Stock..for now
Originally Posted by Choku Dori
Zoeb, I'm quite sure my 5.28e was an E30, a few people have tried to point out that it was an E28, but I don't think it was exactly. It was a rare "minor change" model before the model-up in 1989. The most prominent feature of E30's like mine were the double-barreled exhaust (similar to the E28 5.35i) as opposed to the E28 5.28e's single barrel. Plus, the rear bumper's sides were slightly different. It was and is even more rare now to spot of these nowadays
Of course, if it is indeed my memory serving me incorrectly, could you link me to a BMW model number page for reference? Not challenging you or anything, just curious more than anything
Hehe, it's funny how much I wished I had a 5.35i back in the day. There was so much stuff that you could do to those wicked inline 6's and that spacious engine bay :devil: And those hydraulic steel bumpers ROCKED!
Of course, if it is indeed my memory serving me incorrectly, could you link me to a BMW model number page for reference? Not challenging you or anything, just curious more than anything
Hehe, it's funny how much I wished I had a 5.35i back in the day. There was so much stuff that you could do to those wicked inline 6's and that spacious engine bay :devil: And those hydraulic steel bumpers ROCKED!
im also trying to figure out what model you have. E30's(3series) had models that has "e" till late 1988. instead of "i"- 325i /325e. they have changed from a older engine management and basically with the "i" on E30 that actually had a 2.7 motor on it. The E30's with the "e" had a 2.5 but with a real low redline somewhere in the 5k rpm. you said that it is an 88. I doubt that it is an E28. the last year of production for the E28 528e was 1987-actually for that body style it was changed to a E34 by 1988. So which one is it. Just curious thanks
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Originally Posted by flvimpreza
im also trying to figure out what model you have. E30's(3series) had models that has "e" till late 1988. instead of "i"- 325i /325e. they have changed from a older engine management and basically with the "i" on E30 that actually had a 2.7 motor on it. The E30's with the "e" had a 2.5 but with a real low redline somewhere in the 5k rpm. you said that it is an 88. I doubt that it is an E28. the last year of production for the E28 528e was 1987-actually for that body style it was changed to a E34 by 1988. So which one is it. Just curious thanks
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My wife just sold her 91 e30 M3 and picked up a chrysler pacifica BLECK!!!!! It was her car so her choice(her dad bought it for her back in the day, spoiled little priss). It had dinan Stg2 chip, stg4 suspension, M coupe LSD diff and a few other goodies. I loved that thing but it wasn't much of the family car(plus the only time I got to drive it was on long road trips when she was sleepy). The pacifica is a comfy car for long hauls, but how you go from an M to a soccer wagon I'll never understand.
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Okay, so I sat down and did my research.
I had a 1988 E28 5.28e. It was a late model and quite rare. The most distinctive difference was the twin barreled tail pipe like the 5.35i had (recall that older 5.28e's had a single tip). Apparently is was offered the last year before the model up to the E34 (you could consider a "minor change" as they say in the auto industry), and didn't sell to well since everyone was waiting for the new model 5.
Are we all clear now?
Oh and thanks guys for all the help! (Edited first post to prevent more questions being asked LOL).
I had a 1988 E28 5.28e. It was a late model and quite rare. The most distinctive difference was the twin barreled tail pipe like the 5.35i had (recall that older 5.28e's had a single tip). Apparently is was offered the last year before the model up to the E34 (you could consider a "minor change" as they say in the auto industry), and didn't sell to well since everyone was waiting for the new model 5.
Are we all clear now?
Oh and thanks guys for all the help! (Edited first post to prevent more questions being asked LOL).
Originally Posted by flvimpreza
im also trying to figure out what model you have. E30's(3series) had models that has "e" till late 1988. instead of "i"- 325i /325e. they have changed from a older engine management and basically with the "i" on E30 that actually had a 2.7 motor on it. The E30's with the "e" had a 2.5 but with a real low redline somewhere in the 5k rpm. you said that it is an 88. I doubt that it is an E28. the last year of production for the E28 528e was 1987-actually for that body style it was changed to a E34 by 1988. So which one is it. Just curious thanks
Originally Posted by bassplayrr
My buddy just bought a 2002 AMG E55 instead of a 2002 M5 for the same price because "chicks dig it more" and he hates driving stick. 
-Chris
p.s. I agree with you, e46s suck
-Chris
p.s. I agree with you, e46s suck
Can you give your reasons why the E46 "sucks"? I would really like to hear your reasons.
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Originally Posted by Jimpreza
Can you give your reasons why the E46 "sucks"? I would really like to hear your reasons.
Same reason I think the modern GTIs suck compared to the original, they have gotten away from their original intent. The 3 series, the replacement for the 2002, was supposed to be a fairly affordable car focused more on performance than luxury, the M3 especially so. Whereas the e30 M3 was light and nimble with a bare bones interior and a focus on handling over straight line performance (i.e. the use of the lightweight 4cyl) the latest rendition of the M3 is relativly heavy and less nimble, focusing more on power and luxury. They just seem to miss the mark on being a true enthusiests car. Sure they are super luxurious, but at the expence of performance and for WAY too much money.
-Chris
plus I find their styling bland and predictable... and I use "suck" in relative terms. As in, they suck compared to previous generations of 3 series cars relative to their competition.
Last edited by bassplayrr; Sep 16, 2004 at 08:05 PM.
