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Paracetamol said:
Mr_B said:
Your 1986 build car seems to have the later 158kw engine ?
This is from the global bmw database at the dealer..interesting that it's showing it as 158kw. Which equates to 215 bhp.Edited by Paracetamol on Saturday 11th June 14:36
Mr_B said:
Paracetamol said:
Mr_B said:
Your 1986 build car seems to have the later 158kw engine ?
This is from the global bmw database at the dealer..interesting that it's showing it as 158kw. Which equates to 215 bhp.Edited by Paracetamol on Saturday 11th June 14:36
Yeah..So there are these two Internet experts that reckon your database is crap...😂
But out of interest where is the block number
Paracetamol said:
Mr_B said:
Paracetamol said:
Mr_B said:
Your 1986 build car seems to have the later 158kw engine ?
This is from the global bmw database at the dealer..interesting that it's showing it as 158kw. Which equates to 215 bhp.Edited by Paracetamol on Saturday 11th June 14:36
Yeah..So there are these two Internet experts that reckon your database is crap...??
But out of interest where is the block number
Suggesting a single database error doesn't make me an 'internet expert' or their system 'crap', because as with the ETK that has a fair few errors within it for M3s.
The engine code should be on your VIN plate on the inner wing. The engine number and code is stamped into the block here.
Engine codes are
234EA 195BHP
234S2 215BHP
245S1 2.5l
A soft top....,
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/bmw/m3/1989/3...
....with the factory A/C removed and electric roof converter to manual operation.
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/bmw/m3/1989/3...
....with the factory A/C removed and electric roof converter to manual operation.
It's a long time since I learnt all this stuff when buying many moons ago, but I think Evo 2's, J/C's, Rav's, SE's came with 16's but could be optioned on late cars. I think all early cars had 15's and very early on I'm not sure 16's were available as an option.
I think, I've slept since then
I think, I've slept since then
Base model M3s after I think September 1989 ( Euro models ) had a bit of a midlife makeover and got the 215 engine, Mtech2 steering wheels, 16" wheels and a few other bits like the alloy suspension arms and I think the offset bushes to go with these. There's probably a few other bits, but its late.
japseye007 said:
Im expecting the UK car market to be more attractive to foreign buyers if anything due to the devaluation of the pound.
Where is the best place to look for spares for E30 M3's,
Is it a matter of ringing around to any BMW places your can see in the phone book?
Depends what bits you are after really. Some bit are half price and the same brand as you'd get from BMW at Euro Car Parts, others are dealer only and some are upgradeable and cheaper aftermarket.Where is the best place to look for spares for E30 M3's,
Is it a matter of ringing around to any BMW places your can see in the phone book?
Basic UK dealer price is expensive, but there is a couple of dealers you can order online from and get 10-15% off. C3BMW near Brands Hatch in Kent is run by a long time E30 M3 owner and is a good place to buy.
Until the exchange took a dive, buying in Germany from a specialist like Leebmann24, who only deal in genuine BMW parts, was proving to be the best bet.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222177862748
£50k, Euro spec Japanese market car.
VIN long WBSAK050401893445
Type code AK05
Type M3 (EUR)
Dev. series E30 ()
Line 3
Body type LIM
Steering LL
Door count 2
Engine S14
Cubical capacity 2.30
Power 158
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour DIAMANTSCHWARZ METALLIC (181)
Upholstery ANTHRAZIT STOFF (0304)
Prod. date 1988-03-01
Order options
No. Description
361 AUSSTELLFENSTER, HINTEN
401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT
423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
530 AIR CONDITIONING
551 ON-BOARD COMPUTER II W REMOTE CONTROL
807 JAPAN VERSION
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