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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07-November-2003 at 14:57

Yep.. I have the standard striped m-tec seats.. and standard 318iS m-tec kit, i think that looks better anyway, car looks lean without too much bulgin kit on it... but with 16" Alpinas it would just be perfect,,, nothin more required...

O yeah just realised this morning that my rear window heater doesnt work.. i was surprised at such a little thing not working... i mean ive drivin b reg micras and other bangers, and one thing that always works is the rear windows heater.. have to sort that out now, its gettin colder...

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07-November-2003 at 14:59
I must be stupid... but what is LSD ?? Limited slip differential... but what the hell does it do ? and a easy way to find out would be nice... i think i saw someone else asking the same question on the forum, will have to find that... but it didnt really say what it does...

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07-November-2003 at 15:13
It limits the difference in torque applied to each rear wheel. Effectively, it stops one wheel from getting all of the drive if it looses grip.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07-November-2003 at 15:47

Number of ways to check whether your car has one fitted:

1) Burnout from the traffic lights. 2 black lines = lsd; 1 black lline = open diff

2) Jack up both rear wheels and rotate one wheel by hand. If other wheel turns in same direction = lsd. If it turns in opposite direction = open diff.

3) Jack up one rear wheel so other side is still on the ground. Turn the raised wheel. If it's hard to turn = lsd. If it turns easily = open.

Hope i've got this the right way round. If not someone will correct me no doubt.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07-November-2003 at 21:36

I drove a H reg 318iS (didn't own it, just test drove) and it felt amazing. 125,000 miles on the clock but the engine still felt silky smooth and with plenty of power. The car felt and looked light, but felt glued to the road. Cornering was amazing.

I must admit I love the E36 shape but it does LOOK heavier and theres something classic about the E30.  I wish I could've bought it but my mum didnt like the color :( and said it looked too "eighties".

Oh well..

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12-November-2003 at 13:14
Z3M Roadster (gone....just...but not forgotten...yet)
E30 M3 (Toy)
Alfa 147 (just gone)
BMW 330d (new work horse)
Daimler Double 6 (no idea yet)
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12-November-2003 at 14:12
Caesar Bob,

Regarding your test on diffs:

1. It is possible to get 2 lines with an open diff - difficult but possible

3. You need to be in neutral to do this test!



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The E36 318is is heavier than the E30. That't why it is slower at lower speeds.
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