1993 BMW 3 Series 318is review from UK and Ireland
"E36 ZeeMax!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine exploded no thanks to me driving the car like a Formula 1 race car.
The rear wheel bearing or hub collapsed twice. I am not aware of the actual reason for this happening, but I think it has something to do with just diffing the car the same way.
My front anti-roll bar happened to just "fall off" one day for no apparent reason.
A fuse keeps on blowing up under the engine bay that controls all the electrics for my instrument dials and all my lights on the right hand side of the car...WEIRD! I think its due to my shoddy unqualified workmanship.
General comments?
This car is GREAT!!
It's a 93 BMW E36 zeemax 318is Coupe.
Its my second BMW and I'm only 20 years old and I'm going to get something totally highly next.
Engine : 1.9 DOHC M43 16valve, blitz stainless induction, magnecore 8.5mm ignition leads, full peco boxer 4 stainless exhaust system, stainless 4 branch 4-2-1 manifold.
Security : alarm, immobiliser, central locking, window security film.
Transmission : factory 5 speed manual.
Engine Performance : 156bhp, 0-60mph 8:5secs, top speed 138mph.
Suspension : Eibach 40mm pro kit, OMP strut brace.
Wheels : 18'x 8.5'Alpine with avon zz1 225/40/18.
Brakes : 4 wheel ABS, grooved,vented and crossed drilled discs all round with ebc green stuff pads.
Interior: smoke tinted windows, full black navy and cream leather re trim, M luminescent instrument clusters, ractive rev clock, chrome instrument rings, chrome M gear knob, window button surrounds, hand brake lever and gear gaiter surround.
Lights : demon eyes head lights, crystal front indicators, clear chrome side repeaters, lexus style after burner tail lights.
Exterior : full re spray in nuvola iridescent paint, ZEEMAX front bumper with fogs and mesh, zeemax rear bumper with mesh and zeemax side skirts, M door mouldings, anonymous rear wing!, 99 face lift grill, custom chrome bonnet vent, chrome boot lid handle, small decals.
Ice: Sony m630 cd head unit
Sony playstation 2,
Vision 5.6" tv screen,
12v inverter,
Lanzar 240 vibe amp 600watt,
Lanzar 250 vibe amp 1000watt,
Lanzar 1 farad capacitor bank,
Db audio distribution block,
1x Db audio trex subwoofer 1500watt,
2x pioneer 200watt front mounted speakers,
3x pioneer 330 watt rear speakers,
full white leather retrim with blue neons and green strobes.
The car is totally tricked out and it turns heads everywhere!! And the girls love it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 DOHC 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 3rd November, 2003 |

