bmpower 3 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) I bought this a little while ago with the intention of racing it, however have decided that it will limit the events which i can enter so regretfully i'm selling it and sticking with the 325i! The car has a standard CA18DET and 5-Speed running standard boost with front mount intercooler. The conversion is certified. Has current wof and reg. BMW E30 318i Facelift Coupe No sunroof No A/C Electric windows Disc rear end Alarm/Immobiliser Since purchasing it i have done the following: New oil (Magnatec) New spark plugs New oil Filter New pod filter and adaptor New 5ply silicone joiners for i/c piping New bov Heat painted all i/c piping black for stealth look New steering coupling Added rear spoiler Replaced kidney grill Replaced front discs and pads with some good ones Exterior is pretty good, just needs a new front valance and lip which i've on the hunt for. The passengers door has a small dent. I have the side trim for the passengers side guard. Can't find any rust. Perfect for someone wanting something a bit different. Could do with new battery, but i can probably sort that out. Will come on 4 of the front wheels - just haven't had time to get rear tyres swapped over. Also the car isn't clean in the pics....!! Will accept $5000 from a bimmersport member for a quick sale http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...550&ed=true Contact me on 02102777666 EDIT: Pics added. Trademe link Thanks. Edited February 16, 2011 by bmpower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 What kind of diff has it got? Med/small case? LSD? Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 Small case 4.1 afaik. Was replaced with this diff before i got it. It was previously advertised as having an lsd, which it has never had! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shady 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 Ahhh, so you bought it!? Just curious, why does the cert say 4-dr under the "body style" part? Its a 2dr. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 Ahhh, so you bought it!? Just curious, why does the cert say 4-dr under the "body style" part? Its a 2dr. Not sure as it was certed before i bought it - can only assume someone made a mistake on the paperwork for the cert plate and hence the plate was made saying 4dr! All other details including chassis number etc are correct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 1 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 probably because the certifier assumed it had 4 doors lost count of the number of people that tried to open my non-existent rear doors in my old e30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 ^Had the opposite problem with mine on the race car, just assumed it had 2 doors, it has 4. For the bitches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camera doctor 25 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 Running the CA18 the BMW 318 badge is still true Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surge 1 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 How does this compare pace-wise to a manual 325i? Just for curiosities sake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1042 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 A standard ca18det puts out about 130kw which is slightly more than the m20b25 and is also lighter. I had a ca18 s13 and a 325 and would say the ca18det is probabley quicker. Throw a bigger turbo, injectors and a quick tune and you can get 200kw out of the CA very easily. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
|ncary 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 How does this compare pace-wise to a manual 325i? Just for curiosities sake. Exactly 2 years ago I had my first full proper track day session and spent around 3 laps following some old datsun thing with a CA18DET in it, stock boost, FMIC, like this e30. It pulled 1-2 car lengths on the straight at Ruapuna. So it was kind of even, but that annoying pace difference which is hard to overtake without a big car-smashing-together brake-dive (but with an old slow-cornering datto; painful to follow in the corners) Whereas an SR20DET on stock boost pulls 8-10 lengths, comparatively. CA's + box are 10-15kgs lighter than the SR package, which is 20-25ish kg lighter than a full m20 package. Tickle the boost/injectors/fuelpump on this car and you would have as much fun as what could be possible to have in an E30, really really. As it is now, about 30% more fun than a 325i. GLWS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 A standard ca18det puts out about 130kw which is slightly more than the m20b25 and is also lighter. I had a ca18 s13 and a 325 and would say the ca18det is probabley quicker. Throw a bigger turbo, injectors and a quick tune and you can get 200kw out of the CA very easily. Exactly what i was planning on doing, accompanied with a link, t28 turbo, injectors etc and easy reliable 200rwkw+ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 First port of call LSD and suspension. Would be a lot of fun. I had a NZ new 2000SX with the CA-18DET back in the 90's and it went hard, had the same try to go sideways quality as the M325i. Race car commitments stop me from impulse buying this… and the other mean E30’s that are being waved around al of a sudden. I swear as soon as I can’t afford a toy they all come out to taunt me. Good luck with the sale man. PS you should put Hyundai Turbo diesel in a E30 for lols. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 First port of call LSD and suspension. Would be a lot of fun. I had a NZ new 2000SX with the CA-18DET back in the 90's and it went hard, had the same try to go sideways quality as the M325i. Race car commitments stop me from impulse buying this… and the other mean E30’s that are being waved around al of a sudden. I swear as soon as I can’t afford a toy they all come out to taunt me. Good luck with the sale man. PS you should put Hyundai Turbo diesel in a E30 for lols. Agreed, i would have just swapped mine out of my 325i. The CA18DET E30 is lowered, thats about it! On that note i would love to put the 2.2R series in one with a link and increase the fueling and wind up the boost a lil bit - would be lethal ...and economical! Someone crash one so we can try it.....! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1042 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 Exactly what i was planning on doing, accompanied with a link, t28 turbo, injectors etc and easy reliable 200rwkw+ Did that on my s13 and boy was it fun. Can only imagine what it would be like in an e30. I would buy but too many wants and not enough cash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 Just to note i will consider 'swaps' etc..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 offer it as a trade for a cage and seats to a motorsports shop? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUSPENSION 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 Hi Kerry. You should try advertising it on the SS2000 forums, would be a good car for that class www.ss2000.co.nz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted February 11, 2011 Thats an expensive cage and seats Heath!! Thanks Keith, if i have no luck here it'll go onto trademe very soon!! Might need to have a chat about e36 springs soon too.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRTDVL 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2011 Not really... 4k cage, couple hundred for harness, 1200 - 2000 grand for seats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted February 14, 2011 (edited) Now on trademe http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...550&ed=true Will accept $5000 from a bimmersport member for a quick sale. Need to fund a cage and seats.... Thanks. Edited February 16, 2011 by bmpower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPango 0 Report post Posted February 15, 2011 Now on trademe http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...550&ed=true Will accept $5200 from a bimmersport member for a quick sale. Need to fund a cage and seats.... Thanks. YEAH WestField Car Park Good luck with the sale mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted February 16, 2011 Yea thats the one! Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted February 16, 2011 That's one neat E30, GLWS mate. Wish I had the funds at the moment. Time to pull finger and sort the Hilux out and sell it off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted February 17, 2011 SOLD and gone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
