charles28

Processor: AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ (Each core is 3Ghz) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M55SLI-S4 Version 2.0 Ram 2x 1024mb Kingston DDR2-800 (Low CAS timing) Video/Graphics: Geforce 8800GT 512MB HDD's, 1000GB, 640GB, 500GB (All Western Digital Caviar Drives) Monitor: 24" View Sonic 1920x1080 Widescreen 600w Enermax PSU Raidmax Elite Case OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64, + Abuntu 64bit Lan: 1x Gigabit, 1x Wireless N PCI Card with 3x 5dbi Antennas. Modem: SMC7904WBRA-N ADSL2+ Connected at 16Megabits, have had 1.7megabytes per Second via Usenet This PC is well over 3 years old now, with the exception of one of the HDD's and the Monitor. It still doesn't everything I need.. so can't be bothered upgrading it, nothing that new and exciting has come out anyway, I used to work at Insite Technolgy building these damn things.. so kind of over it . 90% of its use is downloading Bluray movie rips in either 720p or 1080p, which I then play on my AC Ryan PlayonHD media centre, thanks to the Xtra BIG time plan, have downloaded 250gb so far this month

Its pretty easy, 10min job, its basically taking one chip out and replacing it with another. the ecu is held in place by 10mm bolts, then pull the silver retaining clip forwards and the ECU plug will be removed. To get inside the ECU requires bending up the retaining clips, then the top cover will come away. The chip you change is on a small raised socket, you can gently lever it out with a flathead screw driver.

I chucked a Speedtouch (from e30zone) chip in the 320i auto before, it actually made a difference, the car has more go, not alot more, but its noticable, more responsive down low.. was 30pounds incl shipping to nz, only thing was 1/2 the pins were bent, he sent it to me in an envelope.. no problem for me as I work in IT anyway.. and changing chips etc is 2nd nature . I purchased this chip in hope of gaining better fuel economy more then the claimed 7-11hp, so will see how that works out and report back.

1989 325i = 259,000ks 1990 320i = 163,560ks showing, however it only clocks up about 4 out of 10kms driven lol. not sure how long its been doing that either. http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=wx6831

Well it could have been cheaper, but I got a new drier unit and some new o-rings etc, came to $297incl, but should be good for years, the guy reckoned the system was in good condition.. said the newer ones aint always as well made, I was surprised that most of the parts were ok after 20 years. I don't mind wasting $ on cars, the missus pays 1/2 of all repairs on the 320i, its 1/2 her car.. Anyway.. back OT, the chip might make up for the power that the A/C steals if i'm lucky..

Hmm I wouldn't count on it. I had it in getting the A/C Re-gassed the other day, the loan car was a Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon, 2.2 Non turbo, it seemed like an utter rocket ship compared to my 320i lol

I just ordered a mild chip for my 320i, claims better fuel economy.. gota be worth a go lol. Came to $67.70 NZD.. extra 7hp on the 320i would be useful hehe

I put my E30zone chip back in, it is better then the factory ecu chip, not sure how much better though, but the seller of it doesn't make big claims, these are only 30 pound, so a bit cheaper too. This is what he told me originally: Hi Charles, Either Mild or Wild will be suitable for your car. The Mild gives an extra 8-10bhp but dramatically increases low-down and mid-range torque for improved driveability and better fuel economy. The rev limit is raised to 7000rpm for when you're in the mood for a blast. In my 1988 325iSE, this chip brought the 0-60mph time down from the standard 7.3 to well under 7 seconds and raised top speed from 135mph to 140mph, whilst returning 30mpg average with ease. The Wild chip contains the Alpina C2 2.5 program, which if combined with a six-branch, BBTB and a 268/268 cam as per Alpina spec, will give up to 192bhp and a rev limit of 6500rpm. However, it will also give gains of around 10bhp on a standard M20B25. For general daily use, I'd recommend the Mild, as it makes driving the car so much easier by eliminating the usual flat spots in the standard chip program. Either will be £35 posted to NZ. If you'd like one, my Paypal address is [email protected] I then asked about a chip for my 320i. Hi Charles, Yes, I am able to offer either Mild or Wild for the later facelift Motronic 320i: 320i/520i Chips for M20B20 with 172/381 ECU code: 1. M20B20 Mild; 7-10bhp gain. Improved mpg and low/mid-range torque, eliminates flat spots to perk up the throttle response, 6500rpm rev limit. 2. M20B20 Wild; 8-13bhp gain, to liven up the venerable M20B20, 6500rpm rev limit. The mild would probably be most suitable for an automatic. If you'd like one, price will be £30 posted to New Zealand. Regards,

He got ripped off bad really. I paid only $200 more and got: M20B27 taken out (had to take out gearbox with it due to stubborn bolt, removed from engine once it was out) M20B25 put in, but with new cambelt, waterpump, tensioner, oil seals, new radiator, all new hoses. So alot more labour, also those radiator hoses were not cheap, it all adds up.

Awesome, i have a soft spot for the E28 a customer at work comes in a M535I E28, it sounds awesome. welcome

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-264522073.htm only an extra 1k... hehe

Am tempted to get new sparkplugs, HT leads, Sparkplugs, Dizzy Cap, Rotor, Temp sensor, Intake Boot. Any other suggestions?

Car has a lightened flywheel and Nolathane engine mounts.. so maybe this explains some noises

Your right, I just tried it now.. well its most of the noise anyway.. The car has Nolathane engine mounts and lightened flywheel, the spigot bearing was replaced when engine fitted to my exisiting gearbox.. i assumed spigot bearing was thrust bearing.. is it normal ?

Doh "Off-idle mixture is controlled by the ECU and you cannot adjust it." so its not going to help my white bumper..

Are you watching me or something? I was just reading that page. Ok, say its running Rich or Lean, how do I deal with that? I had a play with the mixture screw on the AFM and it didn't seem to do much. I thought that maybe the AFM was adjusted in someway for when it was on the 2.7 engine.. to add more fuel.. The thing is.. my car does run Rich, you should see the black crap I get on my nice white bumper.

yes, the knock is what i'm really concerned about, thought perhaps timing could be a problem? I have the factory ecu chip back in it too, I took the speedtouch one out so that I could cancel that out as being a potential problem..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdEtG1T_NPM Heres the noise I get when I turn the engine off

Similar result, but you don't have the knocking/pinging sound and your engine shutdowns normally. i could make a video of the sound I get when turning off engine I guess.

Still does it when driving the car sometimes. so yes.. Does yours also make that knocking sound when you turn the engine off?

This is my 325i, in this video the car is fully warmed up, am giving it tiny blips of the throttle, you will hear that its knocking etc, it also makes this knocking sound when turning off the engine at times, car seems to drive ok, but bucks a bit when cold. Near the end of the video I do the same test on my 320i, the difference between how the 2 cars run is night and day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZjH61fsG68 Anyone have any suggestions of where to start looking for the problem? I sprayed fluid around the hoses etc and found no leaks in the air intake boot etc.

gota keep the E30 love alive hehe

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-264231737.htm The car Jam report is a bit odd, I suspect the Miles cluster has been changed for a Km's one. I assume its a UK import one, but who knows. http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=yf9189

I purchased 2x of these from: http://www.icaraccessories.com.au/p/817952...990---e101.html it adds up once you convert to NZD and pay shipping, but these are hard to find in NZ.

Was your UK Import undersealed? Mines fully undersealed, as is my Jap import 320i, of course I don't know if this was done when the car was new or later on.