E36 BMW 318IS Motorsport, anyone remember the history?

[C.Ross 0]

The motorsports come with different shocks i think, not sure whether they are the same as in the M3's but i know they are not the same that as what comes in a 318i. I'm sure there is a list of other things, I've had this car for 3 years and still learning new things about it.

[C.Ross 0]

Apart from colour anything that great about these ? Do they have LSD?

Is this 'one' ?

TM link

it's interesting to see that most come with the style 32 rims.... i see this one has the standard set up rims with same size rim front and rear, where as mine came with a staggered rim arrangement, with 17 x7 on the front and 17 x8 on rear.... it makes me laugh when i think about it though, a little 1.9L motor with huge 255's on for traction.... maybe someday when i win lotto it will get the power plant to match the tyres

[Golfboy666GTI 68]

it's interesting to see that most come with the style 32 rims.... i see this one has the standard set up rims with same size rim front and rear, where as mine came with a staggered rim arrangement, with 17 x7 on the front and 17 x8 on rear.... it makes me laugh when i think about it though, a little 1.9L motor with huge 255's on for traction.... maybe someday when i win lotto it will get the power plant to match the tyres

The car in the above link has staggered Style 32's. All these cars do.

Also your car should be running 245's on the rear, not 255's.

And yes, these cars have Motorsport suspension including Bilstein dampers.

[C.Ross 0]

The car in the above link has staggered Style 32's. All these cars do.

Also your car should be running 245's on the rear, not 255's.

And yes, these cars have Motorsport suspension including Bilstein dampers.

Haha, yeah i know that about the 255's they were on it from previous owner figured no point replacing till they wear out, the previous owner even had one 255 fitted to the front.. obviously thought he could rotate tires.

oh and who ever was asking about the LSD in 318iS, they are optional factory fitted, not all have them, been doing abit of research into it, waiting to get hold of build sheet to see what options are and should be fitted exactly on my car... it wasnt under the rear seat?

Also heres something interesting i found http://www.e38.org/BMWProductionData.pdf

Edited September 22, 2011 by 3SeriesMotorSport

[Greg111 13]

ANY BMW can be optioned with an LSD or anything on that matter.

[sp8s 1]

Writeup on the iS in the August edition of Total BMW if you are interested.

[Sam@TMBMW 0]

waiting to get hold of build sheet to see what options are and should be fitted exactly on my car... it wasnt under the rear seat?

This might help

Vehicle information

VIN long ABMCD52080NA37229

Type code CD52

Type 318IS (EUR)

Dev. series E36 (4)

Line 3

Body type LIM

Steering RL

Door count 4

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour FIDSCHIGRUEN (413)

Upholstery LEDER MONTANA-MIT M/SCHWARZ (O9SW)

Prod. date 1997-11-03

Order options

No. Description

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

246 STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT MECHANICAL

255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

268 LT/ALY WHEELS WITH MIXED TYRES

302 ALARM SYSTEM

320 MODEL DESIGNATION, DELETION

325 REAR SPOILER

354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

411 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC

415 SUNBLIND FOR REAR WINDOW

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE

520 FOGLIGHTS

534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING

556 EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

669 RADIO BMW BUSINESS RDS

690 CASSETTE HOLDER

704 M SPORT SUSPENSION

715 M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE

765 INDIVIDUAL MOTORSPORT EDITION ZA

785 WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS

786 MEASURES 17"-WHEELS

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

823 HOT CLIMATE VERSION

832 BATTERY IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT

864 OVERSEAS/DEALER DIRECTORY

880 ENGLISH/OWNERS HANDBOOK/SERVICE BOOKLET

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

Series options

No. Description

510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM

853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

[C.Ross 0]

This might help

Vehicle information

VIN long ABMCD52080NA37229

Type code CD52

Type 318IS (EUR)

Dev. series E36 (4)

Line 3

Body type LIM

Steering RL

Door count 4

Engine M44

Cubical capacity 1.90

Power 103

Transmision HECK

Gearbox MECH

Colour FIDSCHIGRUEN (413)

Upholstery LEDER MONTANA-MIT M/SCHWARZ (O9SW)

Prod. date 1997-11-03

Order options

No. Description

243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER

246 STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT MECHANICAL

255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

268 LT/ALY WHEELS WITH MIXED TYRES

302 ALARM SYSTEM

320 MODEL DESIGNATION, DELETION

325 REAR SPOILER

354 GREEN STRIPE WINDSCREEN

401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC

411 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC

415 SUNBLIND FOR REAR WINDOW

441 SMOKERS PACKAGE

481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER

498 HEADRESTS IN REAR, MECHANIC. ADJUSTABLE

520 FOGLIGHTS

534 AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING

548 SPEEDOMETER WITH KILOMETER READING

556 EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE DISPLAY

669 RADIO BMW BUSINESS RDS

690 CASSETTE HOLDER

704 M SPORT SUSPENSION

715 M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE

765 INDIVIDUAL MOTORSPORT EDITION ZA

785 WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS

786 MEASURES 17"-WHEELS

818 MAIN BATTERY SWITCH

823 HOT CLIMATE VERSION

832 BATTERY IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT

864 OVERSEAS/DEALER DIRECTORY

880 ENGLISH/OWNERS HANDBOOK/SERVICE BOOKLET

925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE

Series options

No. Description

510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM

853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

Legend! is this my cars build sheet? How did you manage to get hold of that?

You would be able to find out for me how much it would cost to get my alarm reprogrammed? I want the lock signal sent to the Central locking box extended to be around ten seconds long, So mhen i lock the doors with remote it will automatically close my windows and sunroof. I know it's possible as it will be doing the same as if i was holding the key in the door lock on lock position which winds up the windows and closes sunroof

[KwS 2376]

You didn't manage to catch the plate did you?

Just FYI saw the car on the motorway again today. Very tidy Fiji green sedan. Plate was WR8886

[E36ShoppingTrolley 7]

mate from my school has 318is nz new fiji green eey867