Back into a BMW!
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Earlier this year I decided to sell my e30 318is and I bought a mk3 mr2 roadster, (the facelift one), which I had for 8k miles and sold for £200 less than I bought it for!
I had to replace with something dog and bike friendly, economical etc etc, but somehow I ended up buying a 325ti SE in a hideous (worryingly growing on me now) pistachio colour scheme! I'm in love with the exhaust note, am going to stiffen up the handling a touch (81k with no suspension work history), and enjoy my first above 1.8 4 cylinder car!
I had to replace with something dog and bike friendly, economical etc etc, but somehow I ended up buying a 325ti SE in a hideous (worryingly growing on me now) pistachio colour scheme! I'm in love with the exhaust note, am going to stiffen up the handling a touch (81k with no suspension work history), and enjoy my first above 1.8 4 cylinder car!
Are you ready?!
Thats the bunny!
I'm really starting to like the compact though having never considered one. Had a trundle up to Sheffield 2 up with the dogs in the back last weekend which we averaged 37.6mpg, which I thought was pretty decent! Around town it's 32mpg , but I often get carried away with the engine note, hnngh!
My welcome back into an "older" car resulted in a new radiator this week, adding to that ECP supplied the wrong one (for the auto) which after much head scratching turned out the only difference is a valve which, in a manual is a bung, they didn't know this or have any so they gave me a "better" radiator, which contained both the valve and the bung...!
I've got some Meyle HD front top mounts, convertible rear top mounts, and Meyle HD control arms awaiting fitment when the new suspension (coilovers, I couldn't resist) arrives early next week, then she's also being treated to a service, new rear discs and pads, then the hunt for some bigger OEM wheels will lazily take place.
I failed to mention I (the day before purchasing this car) had a trip to the Nurburgring, so stuck this on the back as soon as I arrived home:
This, the pistachio green love machine will be going to the Nurburgring next year, and I'm thinking of some track days - hence the suspension! The current wheels will find themselves wrapped in some more suitable rubber for this plan!
Thats the bunny!
I'm really starting to like the compact though having never considered one. Had a trundle up to Sheffield 2 up with the dogs in the back last weekend which we averaged 37.6mpg, which I thought was pretty decent! Around town it's 32mpg , but I often get carried away with the engine note, hnngh!
My welcome back into an "older" car resulted in a new radiator this week, adding to that ECP supplied the wrong one (for the auto) which after much head scratching turned out the only difference is a valve which, in a manual is a bung, they didn't know this or have any so they gave me a "better" radiator, which contained both the valve and the bung...!
I've got some Meyle HD front top mounts, convertible rear top mounts, and Meyle HD control arms awaiting fitment when the new suspension (coilovers, I couldn't resist) arrives early next week, then she's also being treated to a service, new rear discs and pads, then the hunt for some bigger OEM wheels will lazily take place.
I failed to mention I (the day before purchasing this car) had a trip to the Nurburgring, so stuck this on the back as soon as I arrived home:
This, the pistachio green love machine will be going to the Nurburgring next year, and I'm thinking of some track days - hence the suspension! The current wheels will find themselves wrapped in some more suitable rubber for this plan!
Edited by AlecG on Friday 11th November 15:47
AlecG said:
Yes I bought it from IMC.
I got it because it was the cheapest about with pretty low miles (10years old, 81k), local, a FBMWSH, and the money I saved on a nicer coloured one could be spent on suspension, which I was planning on doing anyway!
IMC are a top outfit and I highly recommend them. Bought my BMW from them two weeks ago! I'm sure that pistachio colour will grow on you, or drive you nuts...I got it because it was the cheapest about with pretty low miles (10years old, 81k), local, a FBMWSH, and the money I saved on a nicer coloured one could be spent on suspension, which I was planning on doing anyway!
The Stiglet said:
Well, it's not that offensive really. Quirky little thing actually!
Hope you enjoy it
Thanks!Hope you enjoy it
Am still collecting bits for the suspension replacement which will be happening before Christmas!
I want to replace the wheels with some other OEM ones, 18" probably, does anyone have any suggestions?
Lovely car, I bought a 318ti SE a few months ago:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... first BMW, 318 compact&mid=167198
Like you, I'm trying to decide which wheels to buy next!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... first BMW, 318 compact&mid=167198
Like you, I'm trying to decide which wheels to buy next!
I had the suspension overhauled today, with coilovers, shorter droplinks, Meyle HD control arm bushes, Rear trailing arm bushes and front top mounts, M3 rear top mounts, and replaced the dodgy oil sensor with an OEM Hella and had a service, it's much better!
The suspension is yet to settle, but I quite like the ride height...
Next is some wheels, but I may do this in the interim:
The suspension is yet to settle, but I quite like the ride height...
Next is some wheels, but I may do this in the interim:
E38Ross said:
looks too low for the wheels it's currently sitting on IMO. as long as you like it though.
oh, a 6 cylinder sound track is an addictive thing indeed.
I agree! I'm getting some new wheels ASAP and going up to 18's with more width - some staggered jobs! Am just umming and ahhing at what at the moment!oh, a 6 cylinder sound track is an addictive thing indeed.
AlecG said:
I had the suspension overhauled today, with coilovers, shorter droplinks, Meyle HD control arm bushes, Rear trailing arm bushes and front top mounts, M3 rear top mounts, and replaced the dodgy oil sensor with an OEM Hella and had a service, it's much better!
The suspension is yet to settle, but I quite like the ride height...
Next is some wheels, but I may do this in the interim:
What a shame, it was such a tidy little thing. Now it just looks broken The suspension is yet to settle, but I quite like the ride height...
Next is some wheels, but I may do this in the interim:
AlecG said:
Next stage:
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or
I've just bought some staggered e36 328i Sport wheels...
no offence, but i personally think that looks awful. just leave it looking standard or maybe a few subtle tweaks....{img]http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/387372_10151030922695596_589425595_21756207_213364395_n.jpg[/img]
or
I've just bought some staggered e36 328i Sport wheels...
i think it's too low, the wheels don't suit it and it's not too far off looking "chavvy". still, if you like that's what matters
E38Ross said:
no offence, but i personally think that looks awful. just leave it looking standard or maybe a few subtle tweaks....
i think it's too low, the wheels don't suit it and it's not too far off looking "chavvy". still, if you like that's what matters
i think it's too low, the wheels don't suit it and it's not too far off looking "chavvy". still, if you like that's what matters
OP don't change them, you'll be getting pulled over by the rozzers all day long for being a pimp or drug dealer
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