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Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 11:31 pm
by MikeG
Anders,
You're right. Yours is a 323 on steroids. Can't imagine what the big six drives like. Would be fun to try though.
BMW NA never brought in the 323. The ones that are in the country were imported privately or through some Gray Marketers who adapted them to meet federal standards. There were no sixes in a 3 until 1985 when the 325E was introduced. Specially tuned to meet emissions and fuel standards at the time. Most cars brought in had Air and an automatic, both of which suck a lot of power.
We finally got the 325i in 1987 along with the M3.
The 4 cylinder was brought back in the E30 in 1990 and the 318is was a great car.
The E 36 had a four for a while, which was finally dropped. No more 4 cylinder engines for BMW through BMW NA.
I've had friends who had examples of all those E 30s and they were all fun to drive.
Best,
Mike
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 2:09 am
by E21Dane
So there you have it guys...
Todays history lesson on BMW NA!!
Well MikeG - I learned something new today - thanx...
If you ever end up in Denmark, I'll treat you to a blast in my Alpina rep.
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 6:42 am
by Mat (of e30 fame)
MikeG wrote:
You're right. Yours is a 323 on steroids. Can't imagine what the big six drives like.
Well, Anders' B6 is an
e21 on steroids; I don't know about a 323i anymore! The M30 is completely different, I have a 2.8l M30 in my e12, and even that engine is a world of difference from the M20 with its 135Kw. You and me can only imagine what the 160Kw 3.5 will do in an e21!
Its something I'd like to try one day.........
Cheers
Mathew
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 9:32 am
by niall
roll up to the sunny state in a few weeks time and you can see for yourself
323 on Steroids
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2005 7:56 pm
by MikeG
Niall and Anders both have some serious power in their E21s.
Would be a blast to actually see the vehicles and go for a run.
Keep 'em going guys!
Mike
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 1:34 am
by niall
well anders is the daddy at the moment, but my next motor will be off the hook. im aiming for around 400 ponies with nitrous of course
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 6:10 am
by Mat (of e30 fame)
niall wrote:roll up to the sunny state in a few weeks time and you can see for yourself
Hmm, sounds inviting
! They'd great cars to see in action - the nos will be interesting too
Cheers
Mathew
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 12:14 pm
by E21Dane
Well Niall, I might be the daddy right now, but it seems like you're soon gonna be the granddaddy...
My Alpina B6 replica (new pics on page 5...)
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 3:39 pm
by E21Dane
Some new pics from a trackday with BMW Club Denmark on Sturup Raceway on the 26th April...
Me at full blast in my 3,5 liter Alpina replica.
Slightly sideways powering out of this corner...
Right hand turn and then brake hard for the hairpin!
Sharp turn-in...
Check out the pics of some of the other BMW's at the trackday:
http://www.bmwe21.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=601
Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2005 7:37 pm
by Robert
E21Dane wrote:So there you have it guys...
Todays history lesson on BMW NA!!
Well MikeG - I learned something new today - thanx...
If you ever end up in Denmark, I'll treat you to a blast in my Alpina rep.
If you come to Lelystad in September, can I get the same treatment?
I'll be there with my Baur, so we'll take her for a spin as well.
Nice pics of the track day as well!
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 7:17 pm
by E21Dane
Still not totally sure that I will be at Lelystad Robert...
But if I am, I promise you a ride a the ol' girl...
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 1:53 am
by MikeG
Sounds like you are getting a fan club. After the photos understandable.
Hope to take you up on that offer some day.
Best, Mike
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 5:03 pm
by Mat (of e30 fame)
Nice pics
!
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:05 pm
by E21Dane
WAAUUUUUUWWW!!!
My ol' Alpina replica has had more than
2000 views now!!!
Amazing....
Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 5:46 pm
by jbob
nice car! man, that thing must be a monster.