E36 325i Coupé - Power???
16-03-2005, 10:50 AM
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E36 325i Coupé - Power???
How powerfull is a 325i coupé?
Its the 6S2 engine WITH vanos
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any performance figures? top speed/00-60 etc...
Its the 6S2 engine WITH vanos
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any performance figures? top speed/00-60 etc...
16-03-2005, 10:59 AM
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16-03-2005, 12:10 PM
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That is the only one im missing now...I have an 89' F E30 325is and a 00' E46 328ci se.......Just need a E36 now and i have a ful set....lol
Brill cars tho in all forms, the E46 is a mile more defined than my E30, but again both wicked cars.
Brill cars tho in all forms, the E46 is a mile more defined than my E30, but again both wicked cars.
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16-03-2005, 01:26 PM
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Mine has the VANOS Alex
so I assume its the 52 ??
what are they like? its gone in for a complete new engine as the old one was tired at 140k
325i 24v VANOS
so I assume its the 52 ??
what are they like? its gone in for a complete new engine as the old one was tired at 140k
325i 24v VANOS
16-03-2005, 01:44 PM
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Mine has Vanos too
Take a look at www.e36coupe.com they'll be able to help you
Yes, you can chip/zort/filter them
Mines just creeping up on 140k, nothing wrong with it. If ya don't mind me asking, how much for a new enigne ?
Take a look at www.e36coupe.com they'll be able to help you
Yes, you can chip/zort/filter them
Mines just creeping up on 140k, nothing wrong with it. If ya don't mind me asking, how much for a new enigne ?
16-03-2005, 01:56 PM
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yes pops
Adam, Im getting a 32k'er for £1000 with new loom etc and everything else.
Thats inlcuding a £50 delivery fee and the dreaded VAT
will be getting it superchipped by rob soon too....
so much for std cheap shitty runaround
any decent upgrades i should be looking towards ads??
Adam, Im getting a 32k'er for £1000 with new loom etc and everything else.
Thats inlcuding a £50 delivery fee and the dreaded VAT
will be getting it superchipped by rob soon too....
so much for std cheap shitty runaround
any decent upgrades i should be looking towards ads??
16-03-2005, 02:33 PM
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vanos is variable cam timing... like honda v-tec but better!
tired at 140k??? I bet its not!! They go forever, if you forget about failing vanos units!
300k is not unknown at all!
Its not a ford engine so is designed for more than 120k miles use!!!!
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tired at 140k??? I bet its not!! They go forever, if you forget about failing vanos units!
300k is not unknown at all!
Its not a ford engine so is designed for more than 120k miles use!!!!
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16-03-2005, 05:02 PM
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Got to agree with Alex, no way is the engine tired at 140k! properly looked after it will go on and on and on....
The VANOS units are well known for failing left right and centre BUT I believe the problem is much more common in the M3 EVO with the Double VANOS system. Its why some people go for the Non-Evo M3 instead... oh and the 5speed box is stronger and better on them too.
Great cars the E36, love em. Dave I can see this being the end of the Cossie though! you will be selling both and getting an E46 M3 before you know it!
Seen them at £25k now as well
The VANOS units are well known for failing left right and centre BUT I believe the problem is much more common in the M3 EVO with the Double VANOS system. Its why some people go for the Non-Evo M3 instead... oh and the 5speed box is stronger and better on them too.
Great cars the E36, love em. Dave I can see this being the end of the Cossie though! you will be selling both and getting an E46 M3 before you know it!
Seen them at £25k now as well
16-03-2005, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
Dave I can see this being the end of the Cossie though! you will be selling both and getting an E46 M3 before you know it! Seen them at £25k now as well
Seen them at £25k now as well 
16-03-2005, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Originally Posted by Porkie
Dave I can see this being the end of the Cossie though! you will be selling both and getting an E46 M3 before you know it! Seen them at £25k now as well
Seen them at £25k now as well i chipped a load of e46 m3's recently, i love em, so much nicer than any cossie ive driven........
16-03-2005, 06:25 PM
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what kinda gains do you see with a chip on those Rob? nice cars E46 M3s... I had a black convert for a month... Red leather, Tv, 19's.. sounds homo, but was AWESOME
16-03-2005, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
what kinda gains do you see with a chip on those Rob? nice cars E46 M3s... I had a black convert for a month... Red leather, Tv, 19's.. sounds homo, but was AWESOME
16-03-2005, 06:38 PM
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Dave my bmw has done 146k and is still strong!!!
As you know mine is a e34 535i and is much better build quality than the cossie .
Would like to compare it against a 325i as mine is supposed to be 215bhp but is proberbly heavier than your e36.
When ive got the clutch done we shall have to have a blast lol, and a trip to halfords car park basildon for some fun
As you know mine is a e34 535i and is much better build quality than the cossie
.Would like to compare it against a 325i as mine is supposed to be 215bhp but is proberbly heavier than your e36.
When ive got the clutch done we shall have to have a blast lol, and a trip to halfords car park basildon for some fun
16-03-2005, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardPON
Another customer at the Lee Manning car creche then?
I have that till saturday... saves putting miles on my cars nice car but has the pony Tip box... I've had this one before, marco drove it. Was very funny!
This is the car that I left in the road over night as the drive was full and the guy over the roads missus reversed over it with her X5. Made a right mess... that was an interesting phone call to my mate
16-03-2005, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by C10SSE
Porkie, have you tried the smg box on them? what do you think to it?
I wouldn't have one though.... heard bad things about them and prefer manuals in sports cars
16-03-2005, 07:00 PM
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The VANOS units are well known for failing left right and centre BUT I believe the problem is much more common in the M3 EVO with the Double VANOS system. Its why some people go for the Non-Evo M3 instead... oh and the 5speed box is stronger and better on them too.
then he took it to a BMW specialist who had a look and took the unit apart and replaced a buggered washer or something and i think the total part cost was 2p think he paid labour but it was not that much.Good cars but i would still keep the cossie as BMWs are not as quick
16-03-2005, 07:13 PM
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cheers guys. Cant wait to get it back. I agree lee.. probably will end up with an E46 M3. Ive always said so and at 25k.. who can refuse..
i want to enjoy the cossie for a bit first, then put it up for sale. The work being done cant hurt its resale value
i want to enjoy the cossie for a bit first, then put it up for sale. The work being done cant hurt its resale value
16-03-2005, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveEscos
cheers guys. Cant wait to get it back. I agree lee.. probably will end up with an E46 M3. Ive always said so and at 25k.. who can refuse..
i want to enjoy the cossie for a bit first, then put it up for sale. The work being done cant hurt its resale value
i want to enjoy the cossie for a bit first, then put it up for sale. The work being done cant hurt its resale value
The bottom ends can let go on the e46 and destroy the engine,big end shells were manufactured too close tolerance to the crank and at 8k revs
The vanos though doesnt go on these but over rev is another issue bent valves ect not uncommon.
The E39 M5 is cheaper though-superior in every area and has a better image,the engine is also stronger
16-03-2005, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Porkie
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Another customer at the Lee Manning car creche then?
I have that till saturday... saves putting miles on my cars nice car but has the pony Tip box... I've had this one before, marco drove it. Was very funny!
This is the car that I left in the road over night as the drive was full and the guy over the roads missus reversed over it with her X5. Made a right mess... that was an interesting phone call to my mate
When I've got a few spare cars, I know where to send them!
16-03-2005, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by C10SSE
Porkie, have you tried the smg box on them? what do you think to it?
I wouldn't have one though.... heard bad things about them and prefer manuals in sports cars a sequential manual gearbox to be presice! lol
they are great... but only in full rant on track, in town they are poo!
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16-03-2005, 08:43 PM
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I think youre making the right choices dave. Cossies are the bollox, but IMO dont look fook all as good as these. The e46 M3 is an awesome car....
This e46 convertible does it for me
This e46 convertible does it for me
16-03-2005, 08:47 PM
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BTW i may be off to look at this at the weekend depending if im working or not!
Wrong colour tho. I want black or silver....but might be temted
Wrong colour tho. I want black or silver....but might be temted