EDIRTY 1 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) I have recently purchased a parts car, it is a pre F/L m20b25 and i have noticed the following things which differ from other pre F/L's i have seen in the past: factory battery in the boot? Cloth recaro interior full on board computer (where clock usually goes) Has someone opted for these additions from new or is this quite common for some 325i? i have yet to check if it has long distance fuel tanks (possibly SA model???) i also noticed a different BMW steering wheel more of a racey look, quite different from my original BMW wheel. After smoking up the rear wheels i am delighted in the fact that it has an LSD, could this be an iS model???? Edited November 16, 2007 by EDIRTY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammy J 1 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 I have recently purchased a parts car, it is a pre F/L m20b25 and i have noticed the following things which differences from other pre F/L's i have seen in the past: factory battery in the boot? Cloth recaro interior full on board computer (where clock usually goes) Has someone opted for these additions from new or is this quite common for some 325i? i have yet to check if it has long distance fuel tanks (possibly SA model???) i also noticed a different BMW steering wheel more of a racey look, quite different from my original BMW wheel. After smoking up the rear wheels i am dilighted in the fact that it has an LSD, could this be an iS model???? i have a 325se which is newzealand new and its a f/l, has the lsd full computer, sporty steering wheel, mine has leather recaro and factory battery in the boot. hope thats of any help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted November 15, 2007 325i and M3 only as far as i know Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDIRTY 1 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 i have a 325se which is newzealand new and its a f/l, has the lsd full computer, sporty steering wheel, mine has leather recaro and factory battery in the boot. hope thats of any help thanks for the info dude, with your "se" how does that differ engine wise to the 325 "i"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDIRTY 1 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 325i and M3 only as far as i know so all 325i's had battery in boot? full computer? or just a factory option? thanks for your help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw.maniac 1 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Full Computer was an option, SE is a highly spec'd up e30 (Sports Seats, Computer, sideskirts etc) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpp 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Not to mention, the car is 20years old, so quite possibly could of had some of these options added on anywhere during the course of its life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDIRTY 1 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Not to mention, the car is 20years old, so quite possibly could of had some of these options added on anywhere during the course of its life. it appears very un-touched/changed to tell you truth, it looks like very few covers and bits have never been removed full tool kit etc. it also has cruise control which my one doesnt. i guess the first owner must have ticked all the boxes at the BMW dealership Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 540 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 I have recently purchased a parts car, it is a pre F/L m20b25 and i have noticed the following things which differ from other pre F/L's i have seen in the past: factory battery in the boot? Cloth recaro interior full on board computer (where clock usually goes) Has someone opted for these additions from new or is this quite common for some 325i? i have yet to check if it has long distance fuel tanks (possibly SA model???) i also noticed a different BMW steering wheel more of a racey look, quite different from my original BMW wheel. After smoking up the rear wheels i am delighted in the fact that it has an LSD, could this be an iS model???? Some earlier E30 323i's had these as options and dog leg gearbox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rvrboy 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 Hi, have you tried putting the last 7 digits of your vin No into this site RealOEM.COM It has all the parts listed that your car left the factory with, plus which market it was built for. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted November 16, 2007 I have recently purchased a parts car, it is a pre F/L m20b25 and i have noticed the following things which differ from other pre F/L's i have seen in the past: factory battery in the boot? Cloth recaro interior full on board computer (where clock usually goes) Has someone opted for these additions from new or is this quite common for some 325i? i have yet to check if it has long distance fuel tanks (possibly SA model???) i also noticed a different BMW steering wheel more of a racey look, quite different from my original BMW wheel. After smoking up the rear wheels i am delighted in the fact that it has an LSD, could this be an iS model???? Sounds like a S/A build car - check the ID plate under the bonnet - will tell if German or S/A build. I have two NZ new 325i's here - one original auto been converted to manual, the other factory manual, both German with battery in boot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ED1RTY 2 Report post Posted November 18, 2007 Definatly sounds like an S.A car. Does it have a sump guard? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted November 18, 2007 Sorry to change subject but just quickly, what does OEM stand for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted November 18, 2007 Original equipment manufacturer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted November 18, 2007 just another side....is this thread referring to the main battery or a smaller auxillary battery in the boot? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotwire 352 Report post Posted November 18, 2007 just another side....is this thread referring to the main battery or a smaller auxillary battery in the boot? Main, E30's had them either front R/H side against bulkhead or R/H side in boot. I suspect all 325's were in the boot -have seen both German & African cars with them there. Stand to be corrected though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted November 18, 2007 there is no smaller aux battery on e30s? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted November 18, 2007 Is that to help get a more even weight ratio (ie 50:50 Front:Rear) because of heavier engine? If so, why not do this to a 320i? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted November 18, 2007 ^^ yep exactly its not a 320 as a) they arent going to be driven fast and no one really cares about them. and not just heavier engine, the m3 engine is lighter..it improves weight distribution Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites