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sherpa · 07-17-2008, 11:58 PM

So I'm about three months in as an E30 convert. Local PNW '86 with about 160k kms and uber clean. Wouldn't call it a garage queen but it's straight and fresh. I'm hooked, and spending WAAAY to much time trying to figure out what to do to her tastefully and in the confines of the ETA engine. More pics to come.

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Mr. Red · 07-18-2008, 12:56 AM

wow! looks really clean and really nice!

rkettner · 07-18-2008, 01:13 AM

it looks lowered

E30M3 · 07-18-2008, 01:27 AM

oh man I love es's, your looks especially clean too.
I agree with Riley I think its been lowered too.

DS Rook · 07-18-2008, 08:14 AM

First mod i recommend is swap the diff to 3.25 lsd. Makes the car alot more responsive. Revs will rise on the highway due to lower gearing, but well worth it imho. If your in portland, get ahold of Joe funk at autobahn sport. He probably has one sitting on a shelf.

sherpa · 07-18-2008, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by rkettner

it looks lowered

Thanks guys. It's the one mod I've had done -- put in the Bavarian Autosport springs for about a 1.5" drop. Trying to decide on a chip (Bav Auto vs. TMS vs. Mark D) next, but I want to get the fuel system looked at first as I'm feeling a little lag under strong acceleration in 2nd and 3rd gear.

Hadn't really thought about the diff as an option -- mine's 4:10 right?

vwcrest · 07-18-2008, 09:03 AM

what are the mark d chips..more info

sherpa · 07-18-2008, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by vwcrest

what are the mark d chips..more info

http://www.dsylva-tech.ca/

I've been reading a lot of good things about the E.A.T. chips from Mark D, particularly for the e30, and especially for the eta engine. Favorable comparisons when stacked up against Conforti and Dinan chips, primarily in lower and mid range response. I'm sure there's an existing thread somewhere on the topic...

rkettner · 07-18-2008, 02:32 PM

your diff is likely a 2:93

DS Rook · 07-18-2008, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by rkettner

your diff is likely a 2:93

^^^^+1 Eta's got 2.93 open diffs i believe. Changing to a lower geared diff makes an enormous difference in eta cars. 3.25 or max 3.46(i think thats the ratio) anything lower and the highway will be less than enjoyable.

Here is a chip for sale if your car runs the same ecu.
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=115331

evo3 · 07-18-2008, 05:18 PM

2.93 i think. Open probably, although my henna had lsd.

sherpa · 07-20-2008, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by evo3

2.93 i think. Open probably, although my henna had lsd.

Seller said it was lsd -- is there a quick way to tell (before I had that to my list?

07-17-2008, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
sherpa newbie Name: Adam Joined: Mar 2008 From: Portland, OR Posts: 20 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	325es -- first pics So I'm about three months in as an E30 convert. Local PNW '86 with about 160k kms and uber clean. Wouldn't call it a garage queen but it's straight and fresh. I'm hooked, and spending WAAAY to much time trying to figure out what to do to her tastefully and in the confines of the ETA engine. More pics to come. [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG] [/IMG]

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E30M3 Senior Member Name: Declan Joined: Nov 2007 From: Richmond Posts: 534 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 5 4 Times in 4 Posts '88 BMW M3	oh man I love es's, your looks especially clean too. I agree with Riley I think its been lowered too. __________________

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Mr. Red Senior Member Name: Steve Joined: May 2006 From: West Vancouver Posts: 946 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 22 13 Times in 12 Posts Mr. Red's pictures '97 BMW M3	wow! looks really clean and really nice!

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rkettner Senior Member Supporting Member Joined: Oct 2006 From: North Vancouver Posts: 419 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	it looks lowered

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DS Rook Senior Member Joined: May 2007 From: Northshore Posts: 548 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 2 6 Times in 6 Posts	First mod i recommend is swap the diff to 3.25 lsd. Makes the car alot more responsive. Revs will rise on the highway due to lower gearing, but well worth it imho. If your in portland, get ahold of Joe funk at autobahn sport. He probably has one sitting on a shelf.

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rkettner Senior Member Supporting Member Joined: Oct 2006 From: North Vancouver Posts: 419 iTrader: 1 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	your diff is likely a 2:93

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