Posts tagged BMW E30

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December 15, 2017 • 1990 BMW 318is, BMW E30

My 1990 BMW 318is (E30)

I bought this 1990 BMW 318is from a dealer on Sydney's Northern Beaches. From memory it was around $17,000 (Australian Dollars). At the time it had travelled...
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January 29, 2016 • BMW E30, BMW E36

(De)Evolution of the BMW 3 series ventilation and heating systems

I have a strong disliking of the climate control system in my BMW E36, but in my previous E30, the controls for ventilation, heating and air conditioning were...
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August 27, 2012 • BMW E30

BMW E30 short shifter options

Looking for a short shifter? Gear levers from some other BMW models will fit straight in. Popular choices are: • The lever from the Z3 1.9 (P/N 25111434148)...
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August 27, 2012 • BMW E30

Low Cost Shift Light for BMW E30

A shift light is one or more lights that warn you that you are approaching, or have reached the maximum engine speed. I wanted to fit one to my car and...
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August 27, 2012 • BMW E30

Dual Switchable Chips for BMW E30 M42

Having finally purchased an after-market performance chip I wanted to be able to easily switch back to the original chip to make comparisons and perhaps even...
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August 27, 2012 • BMW E30, BMW E36

Lighter Flywheel Options for BMW M42

Ever since I bought my 318is I have always felt it would benefit from a lighter flywheel mainly as it is particularly slow to drop revs on upchanges. It would...
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August 20, 2012 • BMW E30

BMW M42 Engine Technical Information (E30)

Reproduced from the BMW TIS. BMW has developed a completely new 16 valve, four cylinder engine which is ideally suited for the E30 vehicle. The new M42 engine...
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August 9, 2012 • 1990 BMW 318is #2, BMW E30

My second 1990 318is

This is my second E30 318is. My first one was red and I had owned it for several years, from 135,000km to 290,000km. I sold it and bought a different car but...
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May 18, 2004 • BMW E30, Reviews

Used Car Buyer's Guide: 1983-1985 BMW 323i

Come 1983, BMW released the 'E30' version of the 323i...
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August 19, 1999 • BMW E30, Reviews

Long term test: BMW 318is 1990

Our long-term "budget prestige" 1990 BMW 318is was purchased second-hand in December 1996. The car had one previous owner and had travelled 145,000...
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