DrphTa 5 Report post Posted April 18, 2005 hi all i was thunking about using my 318is for drifting, i have also had the idea of putting a turbo kit on it with the extras such as intercooler etc. does any1 know off places where i could this stuff from in auck? thanks alot :thumb: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted April 18, 2005 for drifting you will need quite a bit of stuff. Do the IS's have LSD>? If they do you prob gonna need another at some point. HD clutch, Strut braces, new suspension, and waay more power, (Turbo like you said). Dude it will be so expensive. But do it. I thought about it, then thought better of it. Get an s14 imo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dave 2 Report post Posted April 18, 2005 u have a real is? e30 i take it? post some pics.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted April 18, 2005 (edited) yeh a real 318is u know factory worked with cams and sh*t edit: please only post genuine pics of your own car here to avoid confusion and the ban Edited April 21, 2005 by ///Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2005 (edited) grab some pics if you can dude, keep it original - buy a common as m325i if you're going to fux0r it with drifting... 318iS's aren't quite as common as you would think.... apparently only 5 or thereabouts in nz.. Edited April 18, 2005 by CaM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted April 18, 2005 yes as i have heard there arnt many, my m8 told me this aswell, i might just buy another car and play with that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaM 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2005 word... sell me yours cheap :bowdown: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted April 18, 2005 1) It is not an is front lip, it is a standard facelift front lip. If you have an 'is' why replace the cool is lip for a boring standard one? they get lost, are ridiculously expensive from dealer and impossible to find 2nd hand...any more reasons? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted April 18, 2005 (edited) word... sell me yours cheap, for 20k? :bowdown:cheap lol as in how much Edited April 18, 2005 by DrphTa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surge 1 Report post Posted April 18, 2005 OT: There's a white 318is here in CHCH with lip and all! Mmmm sexy. I'd like to see a BMW in the NZ drift scene. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted April 18, 2005 dude - you sound like you don't have enought knowledge/info to turbo the iS.. plus it still wouldn't crack 200 hp .. it would suck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2005 You can do it naturally aspirated. Call DCH Motorsport in Christchurch, see if you can buy one of our new 2.5l motors. 300hp (approx). It should cost you around $20k. Who needs a hairdryer on their car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted April 18, 2005 Nice call Cain Seriously though, 300hp from a NA 2.5...that's tits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrphTa 5 Report post Posted April 19, 2005 (edited) hmm k, im gana leave it all standard and after i seel it buy a 325i and do it up.. edit: sensible posts or face deletion Edited April 21, 2005 by ///Carl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted April 19, 2005 i wouldnt bother drifting an e30....main reason...you cant buy LSD's....an s14 or s13 silvia would be much better choice, plus parts are prob cheaper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2005 my IS has that front lip in the pic on it... well it did until it went to a panel shop then it mysteriously dissapeared... not so happy bout that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
318i Turbo 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2005 guy at work has a turbo 318i with the is motor he has about 320rwhp if i remember right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surge 1 Report post Posted April 19, 2005 Yeah but Cain, My pockets aren't deep enough to rebuild my engine every 20 hours. Although, 300hp from a 2.5 is rather nice - Love the S14 varients. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2005 Hi Surge That car should have an M42. Our 2.5l are S42 derivatives. So we get longer life from the block. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVLBMA 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2005 [guy at work has a turbo 318i with the is motor he has about 320rwhp if i remember right ] I'm sure I've seen this. M42 with turbo/frnt mount etc. Very tidy looking. Just goes to show, anything's possible with deep pockets. 320 rwhp would be psychotic in an E30 :thumb: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVLBMA 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2005 Agreed. Would be different though. If it wasn't for road use, you can't look past the dodgy welded locker! If funds aren't an issue, I'd love to see it done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2005 Agreed. Would be different though. If it wasn't for road use, you can't look past the dodgy welded locker! If funds aren't an issue, I'd love to see it done. like 'VHELL' in the nz D1 has a locker. i know because blair knows him very well.for a holden it is a very mean car. esp with a RB25DET under da hood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted April 27, 2005 another option is to do a motor/gb and running gear transplant on an e30 shell?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimbam 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2006 hmmm i have genuine 1994 318is had no idea it was kinda rare :S sweet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted June 4, 2006 hmmm i have genuine 1994 318is had no idea it was kinda rare :S sweet we talking e30 iS...e36 ones very common Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
