Hey guys
I have a general question. I just purchased a '97 318is from a co-worker. ton o miles, rust free got for cheap $$. So does this car have any motorsports potential? or should I just get a 6cyl model?
Thanks
Mike
Hey guys
I have a general question. I just purchased a '97 318is from a co-worker. ton o miles, rust free got for cheap $$. So does this car have any motorsports potential? or should I just get a 6cyl model?
Thanks
Mike
Chris Chandler runs one (I think it's the one you mention) here in the NE and does very well against a very stout crowd.
Maybe if the new VIN rule flies, you could just use the chassis and pop an ITS/ITR 325 motor in, IF the rest of the chassis is the same.
Jake Gulick
CarriageHouse Motorsports
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Hey guys
I have a general question. I just purchased a '97 318is from a co-worker. ton o miles, rust free got for cheap $$. So does this car have any motorsports potential? or should I just get a 6cyl model?
Thanks
Mike
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Depends on your level of ambition. The m44 is not known for it's class leading #'s. Can make good torque. Pretty maxed out from the factory. Despite what anyone says the 2600 lbs seems portly (if only slightly Andy, Jake et al.). The 2.5l is a much more known commodity but will increase your costs. Brakes are good with minimal fade , has potential to handle well.
Keep us posted.
R
Rob Breault
BMW 328is #36
2008 Driving Impressions Pro-ITA Champion
2008 NARRC DP Champion
2009 NARRC ITR Champion
2009 Team DI Pro-ITR Champion
You should read this thread:e-36 318 buld up
Now that the ecu rule has been changed... the stock ecu can be relagated to the salvage heap, the motor can have a proper tune. I don't know if this will help the output. I kind of doubt it will, because what really causes the motor to not gain power is still unchanged.
James
STU BMW Z3 2.5liter
Car is a 1997 318is. Feel free to PM me. I've not been able to get down to weight (currently 2690 with 1/8 tank of fuel). Well known that there is not alot of power to be had from the M44. Pricey build (and not done yet)!. However, it is a Bimmer. Alles ist sehr gut!!
Christian J. Chandler
BMW 318is
#26 ITA
JiM Power
Yes, everything IS good!Alles ist sehr gut!! [/b]
THIS GUY races one...Tom Selleck I think.
Christian, email me please.... [email protected] ... Thanks, Chuck
Chuck Baader
White EP BMW M-Techniq
I may grow older, but I refuse to grow up!
March update, the steering rack started to give me problems during a road trip back from Chicago recently so the car is parked until I install a rebuilt rack. When Gingerman opens up in April I will drive this car during an open track session to see what kind of lap times I can do
ok, I replaced the steering rack but I still have a 'bind' in the steering, the steering sticks when when I go around a corner. Do I need to replace the strut bearings?
thx
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