Marcel 323Ti

I've one from the BMW Z8 in my 323Ti Compact. As far as i know it's only suitable for this two cars. (It's 1,8 cm shorter) By the way, i cut the original one a few cm's shorter and it works good as well. I payed 64,- euro for the Z8 one at the local BMW dealer. Gr, Marcel

One of the best n/a engine's in the world abused. http://www.loaded.se/admin/upload/20040428015344.wmv http://www.loaded.se/big_movs/CSL%20RG%202...0gelleråsen.wmv Have fun! Marcel

I found a great side with very good and nice pics from the Nordschleife http://www.nurburgring.net/pages/ring_pics.htm Marcel

I'm not sure. Even on the Autobahns without speed restrictions you will see a lot of 130km/h zone's. It's a mix of i think. Marcel (good news; It's now legaly to drive 150 km/h on the Italien Autostrada's)

A good video from the German Autobahn. Good to see that the 400bhp M5 still can beat a 500bhp chipped RS6 Chickenskin from the CSL-sound. http://www.employees.org/~beetle/ot/m5rs6.wmv Have fun Marcel

I just received this mail from BMW Netherlands; BMW is world-famous for the company's truly outstanding straight-six power units. And now two brand-new 3.0-litre engines are joining this great tradition: In autumn of this year a new high-power diesel already presented at the Geneva Motor Show featuring revolutionary turbocharger technology will be actively launched in the BMW 535d Sedan and 535d Touring. The second new power unit likewise entering new terrain is an all-new gasoline engine making its debut in the 630i Coupé and Convertible. Introducing the Variable Twin Turbo Engine in the new 535d, BMW is setting yet another milestone in the development of automobile diesel technology: This is the first-ever twin-turbocharger diesel power unit in a road vehicle, introducing a highly innovative technology on BMW's three-litre straight-six. Indeed, this exceptional power unit already proved its abilities in the X-raid team's X5 in this year's Paris-Dakar Rally, French driver Luc Alphand not only winning the diesel category hands down, but also finishing fourth overall. Supreme diesel power now available at all engine speeds. The big advantage of BMW's variable, two-stage turbocharger technology is that it solves the old conflict of interests between high torque from very low engine speeds and maximum power at high speeds. Developing maximum output of 200 kW or 272 bhp, BMW's three-litre diesel achieves this objective through the variable interaction of a small and a large turbocharger. The small turbocharger develops high boost pressure from low engine speeds, while the large turbocharger ensures an ongoing increase in engine power at high speeds all the way to maximum output. The bottom line, therefore, is supreme power in every situation. The highly innovative engine develops its maximum output of 200 kW/272 bhp at 4400 rpm, with maximum torque of 560 Nm/413 lb-ft at 2000 rpm. Developing a sensational 530 Nm/391 lb-ft at just 1500 rpm, the engine has all the power and potential of a current four-litre V8 diesel on far lower weight and with greater fuel efficiency Compared with a conventional turbocharged diesel, the BMW 535d comes with a broader range of useful engine speed extended by approximately 400 rpm to 5000 rpm - again an essential feature contributing to the unusually dynamic character of this new car entering the market in the guise of the 535d Saloon and 535d Touring. Efficient dynamics of a new dimension. Clear facts and figures confirm the unusual driving pleasure offered by the world's most powerful diesel in its class: The new BMW 535d accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds (535d Touring 6.6 seconds), and despite its outstanding performance the new model offers average fuel consumption of just 8.0 (Touring: 8.2) litres of diesel fuel on 100 km (35.3 and, respectively, 34.4 mpg Imp), just 0.2 litres/100 km more than the BMW 530d. Top speed of the 535d is limited electronically on both models to 250 km/h or 155 mph, high-performance 17-inch brakes ensuring superior brake power and short stopping distances. EU 4, soot particle filter and six-speed automatic transmission all featured as standard The new BMW 535d sets new standards also in terms of environmental compatibility, fulfilling the demanding EU 4 emission limits with the help of a soot particle filter featured as standard and operating with maximum efficiency throughout a very long service life without the use of additives or any need for maintenance. In standard trim the BMW 535d conveys the power of the engine to the rear drive wheels via six-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic. Just some of the signs of distinction setting the new top-of-the-range diesel apart from the BMW 530d are 17-inch wheels with 225/50 R 17 run flat tyres fitted as standard, a modified front air dam, as well as larger, round exhaust tailpipes like on the BMW 545i. The new BMW 535d Saloon and 535d Touring are scheduled to enter the market in September 2004. Prices will be announced in July. New six-cylinder gasoline engine making its first appearance in the BMW 6 Series. Another great BMW tradition is now also being repeated: Following the first BMW 6 Series launched in the late '70s with its six-cylinder power unit, the new BMW 630i Coupé and Convertible are now also making their debut with six cylinders. With the six-cylinder BMW 6 Series always having been a very popular model, BMW is now re-introducing this car in its model range: The new engine displacing three litres is making its debut in both versions of the BMW 6 Series and will be introduced at a later point in time in other BMW six-cylinder models. Displacing 2996 cc, the new six-cylinder develops maximum output of 190 kW (258 bhp) at 6600 rpm, with maximum torque of 300 Newton-metres (221 lb-ft) at just 2500 rpm. With its compression ratio of 10.7:1, the engine is able to run on unleaded 91-98 RON fuel. Fuel consumption of the BMW 630i Coupé with its six-speed manual gearbox averages just 9.0 litres on 100 kilometres (31.4 mpg Imp) (six-speed automatic transmission: 9.5 litres/29.7 mpg Imp). Fuel consumption of the BMW 630i Convertible, in turn, is 9.6 and, respectively, 9.9 litres/100 km (29.4/28.5 mpg Imp). Compared with the two versions of the BMW 645Ci, the transmission ratios of the manual gearbox and automatic transmission are now a bit "shorter", the customer opting for the BMW 630i naturally still having the choice of a manual gearbox, BMW's Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG), or automatic transmission. With the driver shifting gears manually, the new BMW 630i Coupé accelerates to 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds (automatic transmission: 6.7 seconds). The BMW 630 Convertible completes the same exercise in 6.9 and, respectively, 7.2 seconds. Top speed on all versions is 250 km/h or 155 mph. Low weight for supreme performance. Depending on the transmission and body variant, the weight of BMW's new 630i models is down on average by 120 kilos or 265 lb in comparison with the 8-cylinder models. And the visible signs of distinction setting the BMW 630i Coupé and Convertible aside from the top models within the 6 Series are clearly recognisable both inside and outside: The BMW 630i comes as standard on 7 1/2-inch wide and 17-inch high light-alloy wheels in brand-new styling and with 245/50 R 17 tyres. The front brake discs, in turn, are somewhat smaller in diameter than on the BMW 645Ci. Further differences from outside are the chrome-plated exhaust tailpipes on the new BMW 630i Coupé and Convertible now round instead of oval in shape, as well as black instead of chrome-plated rods in the radiator grille in typical BMW "kidney" design. Inside, the new six-cylinder models come in an attractive combination of leather and fabric, with all-leather upholstery available as an option at extra cost. Both of these new models will be available in the German market as of September 2004. Their prices will be announced in July. I also heard that there will be a 258bhp 130i in the near future :bowdown: Greetz Marcel

Wauw, that 2002 with the S14 looks awesome. I love the colour and the original looks of this car. The steel cage looks also very nice :bowdown: By the way.....welcome Marcel

They're ugly but future classics. They've also made 325iX Baur's and e36 saloon Baur's Marcel

A friend of my uses a 325iX as a trackdaycar. At the Nurburgring he's pretty fast but not a match for a normal 325i. At a wet track the iX behaves very impressive and allows u to push it very hard. Halfway the corner u can accelerate very nice with no sign of under and oversteer. I had the same experience with a Audi S3 quattro wich was incredibly quik at a wet track, but a bit disappointed at a dry circuit. Here in Noordwijk (close to Amsterdam) lives a guy who has a very nice zilver coloured 325iX Touring. It's looks very nice in the original condition. Marcel

Well, the e30 318is is also very rare in Europe. Reason i think was the basic new-price, (almost 320i prices)The numbers of sold cars at the 318is site in Germany looks impresive, but in real life you won't see them that much. They call it a baby M3 overhere too (thanks to it's nice engine and driving behaviour.(much better than a 320i). Ofcourse the Italian/Portugese 320is was the real baby M3 with his S14 engine. (Great trackcar for me ) Marcel

Last weekend there was the 24h of Le Mans. In that same weekend there's a much better race....... The 24h of the Nurburgring (with the Nordschleife) I found a great video from a Jaguar V8 Star serie's. U better watch it guys http://62.241.32.27/download/?V8Star_24h_2004.wmv Greetz Ze Hollander

The CSL :bowdown: did this time on a wet track with the semi-slick tyre setup. The CSL :bowdown: was quiker at the Nurburgring than the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale (in this list number 2) :finger: Greetz Marcel

In Europe we also have following engines/type's in these models; e12-M535i e21-315, 316, 318i, 320, 320i e24- 628csi e28- 525e, 528i, M535i, 524d, 524td e30- 318is, 320is(s14 engine), 333i (south africa), 324d, 324td, Z1 e31- a few 830i for testing e32- 730i e34- 518i (shock), 520i, 525ix, 524td, 525td, 525tds e36- 316i, 323Ti, 325td, 325tds e38- 730i, 725tds, 730d, 740d e39- 520i, 523i, 525td, 525tds, 520d, 525d, 530d e46- 316i, 316ti, 320d, 320td, 330d e53- X5 3.0d, 3.0i, 4.4i, 4.6i, 4.8i e85- Z4 2.2i e60- 520i, 525i, 525ix, 530i, 530ix, 525d, 525xd, 530d, 530xd, 535d e65- 735i, 745i, 730d, 740d, 760i Marcel

What about the 323ti They called the Compact e36/5 and made untill 2000. Marcel

Oh my god, this is very, very nice :drugs:

Yes GrantA TRACKtor has a huge tank with water behind him and sprays the water at the corners to make it all work out much easier. Marcel

Another great video from a couple of friends of my from our "Gummen forum" (gummen=drifting) I wasn't there, but after i get this video i was realy angry to myself. The reason? I'm moving to a another house at the moment, so don't have time that much because everything have to be finished before my holiday to Thailand on July/August It's almost BMW heaven overthere. The circuit Papenburg is a testfacility of Daimler-Chrysler AG en sometimes open for us. Have fun! (And don't forget :thumb: or :thumbsdown: ) Marcel http://www.8200rpm.com/stuffvids/vkd_drift...june6th2004.wmv about 28 mb!

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Gus, they are very popular here. In fact, they sell more Touring 5 serie's than saloons. Also the e46 Tourings takes almost 40% of all sales.Be prepaired for the diesel-hype overhere. The are very fast and sounds great. Zo don't try to race a 330xd Touring with a e36 325i or so. they kick your e36 ass You're planning to come to Europe Gus? Marcel

And...... the Nurburgring is available? I saw some nice video's it. Looks much better then the Nordschleife on my X-box in the PGR2 game. (too much arcade :thumbsdown: ) Marcel

Guy's, download this awesome video from a trackday in Scandinavia. Great carcontrole in a e30 M3, fantastic burnouts in a M3, Esscort Cossie and a nice part with the legendary Audi Sport Quattro SWB http://www.be-4-you.com/sADsAM/gatebil.val...aler04ws.ow.avi Enjoy it Marcel

The CSL time was in the wet with the semi-slicks. The CSL did the Nurburgring in 7 min 50. De Challenge Stradale in 7 min. 54 seconds. To the STIG: give that CSL a good change again :bowdown: Marcel

They don't call it a Touring in NZ? Marcel on topic: great car's the e30 Tou....wagon's. A future collectors item i think?

e36 323Ti Compact Sports Edition, 1998, 153.000 km Volvo S80 D5 executive, 2003, 13.500 km Gr, Marcel

I think this is not a 850 CSI at all. The CSI's are al manual 6/gears. You guy's like these wheels????? 850csi should be red or black with the original turbine style wheels. Marcel