Surge 1 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 My 1986 318i that I recently acquired. Great car to drive, engine - well it's a 1.8, but that can be changed..... Took a few pics up the hill today, here they are: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30stz 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 (edited) Wow - good buy - how much did you pick it up for ? Especially like the lip on the front bumper. Possible future upgrade would be to get rid of the chrome trim. Edited October 12, 2004 by E30stz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted October 12, 2004 Nice Alpina lip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 welcome to the site.. nice by .. shoulda got a honda please play nice, and remove your shoes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surge 1 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 (edited) Originally posted by E30stz Wow - good buy - how much did you pick it up for ?$1800 inc half a tank of gas, and furry black seat covers over the standard sport seats Originally posted by CiLK WuRM Nice Alpina lipSure it's an Alpina? I can't seem to find one that looks the same.. I've been wondering aswell.Originally posted by *sic welcome to the site.. nice by .. shoulda got a honda Thanks for the welcome, Honda aye? Yeah um... No comment.... :finger: Edited October 12, 2004 by Surge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted October 12, 2004 Welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 Welcome, nice colour, looks real tidy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 mmmmm chrome trim. nice car bro, mags, tints on the way? maybe a lower ride height? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surge 1 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 (edited) Want to get it proffesionally tinted, have done the 2 rear windows myself with mixed results.. any ideas on price? Ride height? I've just put some low springs in it now! Already scrapes over things, its like 10cm off the ground I think it just needs some side skirts then it should look "complete" Bigger wheels would be on my list, perhaps some chromies from mag and turbo??? (j/ks...) I like basketweaves, 15" would be my preference if I could get my hands on some. Edited October 12, 2004 by Surge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted October 12, 2004 300max Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duke 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2004 thats nice, love the colour. manual? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surge 1 Report post Posted October 13, 2004 thats nice, love the colour. manual? Yeah, Love the colour aswell, just not the dust it attracts! Not manual, the other 'less-fun' one, Still not bad in comparison to the E36 318.. Which is a slug. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted October 13, 2004 (uncle sparkles usual call) looks tits bro love the colour, is it royal blue? top man for dissin the idea of chromies, go weaves... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surge 1 Report post Posted October 13, 2004 I think the colour is royal blue, I've had a hell of a hard time finding exactly what colour it is (looked for the code aswell as the badge some BMW's have ie.. 'Alpine Weiss') Can't find it anywhere... Needed this information to match the paint on getting the bumper re-sprayed (and attached properly! some half ass has used screws to hold it..) also getting every tiny stonechip taken care of, and anything that looks remotely out of place! ie.. Wasn't there when it was first purchased Yeah 15" weaves are nice... After being in a lowered (not sure of suspension, wasn't cut) Integra (not sure of any details of this car either) with 17" mags, the ride was aweful - try sitting on a jackhammer.... This has put me off really going over 15", bigger the wheels, the less practical it seems to become (especially when lowered) My cars enough of a problem when I'm parking at malls up against gutters, as I'm always aware of the front lip (due to the lack of clearance!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318is 0 Report post Posted October 13, 2004 I think the colour is royal blue, I've had a hell of a hard time finding exactly what colour it is (looked for the code aswell as the badge some BMW's have ie.. 'Alpine Weiss') Can't find it anywhere... Needed this information to match the paint on getting the bumper re-sprayed (and attached properly! some half ass has used screws Give me you chassis number dude, and I'll see what the BMW TIS comes up with. It will at least give me the original colour of your bimmer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted October 14, 2004 I'd be keen to find out what colour it is as I have the same. I think mine might be Royalblau Mettallic but as yours is an '86 I don't know. See this chart Also, if you want to get rid of those bottle caps when you replace your wheels give me a yell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites