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Lithium · 02-02-2009, 08:35 PM

Hey Everyone
I am pleazed to be member 777 - I just bought a 1991 E30 318i (M42) and I love it. The car is in great condition and pretty much stock. It is in need of a FUN transformation and I am planning on slowly improving it and hopefully still making it to work and home in the meantime.
Last summer I completed a VCMC Aurocross course. What a blast!! (Too bad I had to use my wife's car / 2004 Sentra Spec-V) I learned a bunch about cars and got really excited. When I get the suspension sorted out on my Bimmer I plan on going back for some real RWD fun.
I hope to meet some new Bimmer Buddies here and learn what I need to do to turn my mild car into a WILD car...

My name is Tim.
PM me anytime ChrZ!

Shocka · 02-02-2009, 09:34 PM

Welcome tim, Ya once youve had a taste of rwd fun, a sentra will feel like a shopping cart.

Mr. Red · 02-02-2009, 09:37 PM

Car looks great Tim! Welcome aboard!

nuts4bmw · 02-02-2009, 09:43 PM

He Tim, welcome to the site.....hope to meet you soon.

Art

Lithium · 02-02-2009, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by Shocka

Welcome tim, Ya once youve had a taste of rwd fun, a sentra will feel like a shopping cart.

You are totally right. It's a pretty quick shopping kart though. But I'd rather have oversteer than understeer any time.
I am glad to be here.

**Blackice** · 02-03-2009, 12:59 AM

Hey welcome to the site buddy ! I look forward to seeing a 2.1 L force induction M42 in that car in the near future.

Shocka · 02-03-2009, 06:52 PM

2.7 stroker!!!

**Blackice** · 02-23-2009, 03:01 AM

Originally Posted by Shocka

2.7 stroker!!!

Tim is too old for that kind of power

RadioRon · 02-23-2009, 02:40 PM

Hey Tim, you have good taste in cars. The E30 318i is a great little car. Mines got a suspension upgrade and a few other things, but no engine upgrades. Thinking about new antiroll bars to improve dynamics on the track. And a new clutch is in order on mine too.

Lithium · 02-23-2009, 11:45 PM

Thanks Ron - I am really happy with me Dirty-E30 >>> I am following in your footsteps. Getting ready to do the suspension myself. Hopefully I can get out on the track again soon. (Then I will probably want sway bars too...)
CurZ!!! Tim.

Mr. Red · 02-24-2009, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by Lithium

Thanks Ron - I am really happy with me Dirty-E30 >>> I am following in your footsteps. Getting ready to do the suspension myself. Hopefully I can get out on the track again soon. (Then I will probably want sway bars too...)
CurZ!!! Tim.

what suspension are you looking at getting? I have heard good things about the bilstein shock/H&R sport/race spring combo. If you have more money to spend, definately look at coilovers, they are the best option.

Hey-U · 02-24-2009, 11:59 AM

Welcome aboard Tim

Lithium · 03-21-2009, 10:57 PM

Tomorrow I am going to install the coilover kit (Thanks Tyson) and some beefy adjustable sway bars (Thanks Tim). Bummer though - The BMW store fumbled my order and I will not have any Control Arm Bushings. But I will have to get up a little earlier and turn up a set from Delrin. (Like the Turner Motorsports ones) I expect a harsh ride and they will likley wear out super quick. But I gotta get that stuff in there - I am sick af my car driving like a couch.
Thanks to Kevin for the hook up on the Strut thousings. I'll post a pik of the new stance once I sort it out.
ChrZ!

Hey-U · 03-22-2009, 12:37 PM

Good on ya Tim. I look forward to seeing the new stance.

Lithium · 03-22-2009, 09:10 PM

Front end is done!!!
So far the stance is me crooked over with a sore back.
I lowered the front about 1.3 inches. Back is still stock & worn out.
Handling improvement is massive. New Control arms & a monster sway bar really make the car turn in nice. I also added a lot of Castor & some Camber too, Much better at speed.
I can't wait to get the rear done and level out the car. I'll add some photos tomorow if I can figure out how.
ChrZ!

02-02-2009, 08:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lithium Senior Member Name: Tim Joined: Jan 2009 From: Vancouver Posts: 131 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 15 4 Times in 4 Posts Lithium's pictures '89 BMW 325i	New Member Lithium with a 1991 E30 318i M42. Hey Everyone I am pleazed to be member 777 - I just bought a 1991 E30 318i (M42) and I love it. The car is in great condition and pretty much stock. It is in need of a FUN transformation and I am planning on slowly improving it and hopefully still making it to work and home in the meantime. Last summer I completed a VCMC Aurocross course. What a blast!! (Too bad I had to use my wife's car / 2004 Sentra Spec-V) I learned a bunch about cars and got really excited. When I get the suspension sorted out on my Bimmer I plan on going back for some real RWD fun. I hope to meet some new Bimmer Buddies here and learn what I need to do to turn my mild car into a WILD car... My name is Tim. PM me anytime ChrZ! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Dirt E-30>

02-23-2009, 11:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lithium Senior Member Name: Tim Joined: Jan 2009 From: Vancouver Posts: 131 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 15 4 Times in 4 Posts Lithium's pictures '89 BMW 325i	Thanks Ron - I am really happy with me Dirty-E30 >>> I am following in your footsteps. Getting ready to do the suspension myself. Hopefully I can get out on the track again soon. (Then I will probably want sway bars too...) CurZ!!! Tim. __________________ Dirt E-30>

03-21-2009, 10:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
Lithium Senior Member Name: Tim Joined: Jan 2009 From: Vancouver Posts: 131 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 15 4 Times in 4 Posts Lithium's pictures '89 BMW 325i	Tomorrow I am going to install the coilover kit (Thanks Tyson) and some beefy adjustable sway bars (Thanks Tim). Bummer though - The BMW store fumbled my order and I will not have any Control Arm Bushings. But I will have to get up a little earlier and turn up a set from Delrin. (Like the Turner Motorsports ones) I expect a harsh ride and they will likley wear out super quick. But I gotta get that stuff in there - I am sick af my car driving like a couch. Thanks to Kevin for the hook up on the Strut thousings. I'll post a pik of the new stance once I sort it out. ChrZ! __________________ Dirt E-30>

03-22-2009, 09:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lithium Senior Member Name: Tim Joined: Jan 2009 From: Vancouver Posts: 131 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 15 4 Times in 4 Posts Lithium's pictures '89 BMW 325i	Front end is done!!! So far the stance is me crooked over with a sore back. I lowered the front about 1.3 inches. Back is still stock & worn out. Handling improvement is massive. New Control arms & a monster sway bar really make the car turn in nice. I also added a lot of Castor & some Camber too, Much better at speed. I can't wait to get the rear done and level out the car. I'll add some photos tomorow if I can figure out how. ChrZ! __________________ Dirt E-30>

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03-22-2009, 12:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
Hey-U Senior Member Joined: Feb 2008 From: North Vancouver Posts: 149 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 11 1 Time in 1 Post	Good on ya Tim. I look forward to seeing the new stance.

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