Because it's easier that way, seeing most doorknobs are on the same side.Why is the steering column on the right hand side?
And: probably because it's english or australian
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And: probably because it's english or australian
No the 300zx engine is the Vg30dett, and it simply wouldn't fit in this car. This year maxima/Infiniti is the VQ30de. It dyno'd 380 to the wheels which is about 420 horsepower at the crank. so basically I've got a bit more power than a current corvette...NOT a z06 model though.
This is an older shot, finally got around to changing the rotors with x-drilled zimmermans the other day. Hit 114k miles yesterday on the way to work.
Nice car! M3s are fantastic cars. The newest one is looking promising too
You should lose those frames around the top of the headlights though. They make it look really naff. Here in Holland it's usually the guys with 316s pretending to be M3s that have add-ons like that.
Why is the steering column on the right hand side?
That's a European car pictured, RH drivers side. BMW also imported a small number of the 2002 model to the states, all of which are the standard American LH drivers.
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The world is bigger than the USA.
Europe is bigger than the UK.
And there's Australia.
BMW is a German brand, which is a European country, where the steering wheel is, like in most countries, is on the left hand side.
This is an older shot, finally got around to changing the rotors with x-drilled zimmermans the other day. Hit 114k miles yesterday on the way to work.
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EstorilM,
I was shocked to see an estoril blue e36 m3 on the boards. I just stumbled onto this thread today for the first time and saw it. I own a 98 estoril blue m3 and just hit 83,000 miles. Ive had it for 3 years now and have been very pleased aside from the bills from my mechanic when i need new brakes, etc. Any engine upgrades, etc? I like the angel eyes. Where did you get them and what brand? Also like the front splitter. I have 18 inch OZ supler-leggara's or something on mine and it gives it a nice look and feel. i will try to attatch a pic when i am not at work.
EstorilM,
I was shocked to see an estoril blue e36 m3 on the boards. I just stumbled onto this thread today for the first time and saw it. I own a 98 estoril blue m3 and just hit 83,000 miles. Ive had it for 3 years now and have been very pleased aside from the bills from my mechanic when i need new brakes, etc. Any engine upgrades, etc? I like the angel eyes. Where did you get them and what brand? Also like the front splitter. I have 18 inch OZ supler-leggara's or something on mine and it gives it a nice look and feel. i will try to attatch a pic when i am not at work.
My guess is that those countries were once british colonies, and just kept the british customs...
Not quite. Most asian countries drive on the left too!
Actually, as far as I know somewhere around the time of napoleon they switched from the left side to the right side of the road. For whatever reason the UK was the only european country not to change. The american settlers just took the standard european rules over to the US.
Haha sweet, yes it's a very rare color that's for sure.
This one's a 97 and just hit 114k miles, and I've only had it in the shop once to replace something I already knew about (control arms and tie rods) which I could have done myself, but I hate messing with bushings and press tools.
Everything else I've done myself, the brakes were especially cheap - cross drilled rotors front/rear for $280ish?! I hope you didn't get too ripped off! It's also really easy to do.
Hm, I think I have a list of the stuff I've done on it so far..
Intrax ARS coilovers / Koni shocks - height/rebound adjustable
Motorsport x-brace
18" Hamann HM2s
UUC carbon fiber spoiler
OEM clears - turn signals, side markers, tails
ZKW Ellipsoid headlights
Catz 6000k HIDs
CCFL DDEs
ZKW Fog lights, Lamin-X Blue protective covers
UUC twin silencer exhaust
Conforti software
CAI / heat shield
maintenance - done at home unless otherwise noted
radiator
radiator hoses (samco sport silicone racing) $220, wtf?
thermostat housing
thermostat - 80 degree (lower temp activating)
coolant temp sensor - 80/88 degree (lower temp activating)
spal 2200CFM electric radiator fan - took off clutch fan (can seize up and destroy everything)
relays, wiring, switches, etc for fan delete
waterpump
idler, tensioner, ac pulleys
crank, ac belts
zimmerman x-drilled front/rear rotors
exhaust hangar, brackets, muffler hangars, etc
fuel filter, cabin particulate filter
brake light switch
rear shock mounts - E46 M3
redline synthetic differential, transmission, power steering fluids
shop work:
replace control arms (euro motorsport) - upper, lower, subframe bushings (why I didn't do it)
replace guibo / flex disk
replace front sway bar end links
replace right/left tie rod assemblies
mount / balance 4 tires
4 wheel alignment
~$1550 (why i don't go to shops for work..)
BF Goodrich g-force g-sports 245/45/18 all around (AA ultra performance summer tires with a 340 treadwear? damn good deal if you ask me - $520.)
I took out the idle control valve (ICV) last night and spent ~20 minutes cleaning it out, the car starts, and idles, and revs up / spins down to idle 10 times better, especially in the cold! ..also cleaned the throttle body while i was in there and it seems to breathe MUCH better now, broke the tires loose through 1st and into 2nd when I went for a test haha.
There's a lot of random things about that car - from "brake light circuit failure" on the OBC, to the ABS light, um.. dead pixels/buttons on the OBC, weird climate control / radio things - usually theres a stupid little fix that could save you hundreds for the things mentioned above, they're all mileage related so like I said, let me know if you have a question about something! For the money, the car is a stunning deal - kills most of the new little sport compacts like the S2000, RX8, WRX, etc.. for cheaper, while being designed more than 15 years ago (came out in 92 in Europe.) That's some crazy engineering if you ask me.
I also dynoed my car a while back and it put down 265hp, 268b-ft torque to the crank (most of the torque was available under 2700rpm, redlines at 7200 with the chip.) Those are pretty standard numbers with basic mods, if you were looking to get a chip / intake / exhaust.
Haha sweet, yes it's a very rare color that's for sure.
This one's a 97 and just hit 114k miles, and I've only had it in the shop once to replace something I already knew about (control arms and tie rods) which I could have done myself, but I hate messing with bushings and press tools.
Everything else I've done myself, the brakes were especially cheap - cross drilled rotors front/rear for $280ish?! I hope you didn't get too ripped off! It's also really easy to do.
Hm, I think I have a list of the stuff I've done on it so far..
Intrax ARS coilovers / Koni shocks - height/rebound adjustable
Motorsport x-brace
18" Hamann HM2s
UUC carbon fiber spoiler
OEM clears - turn signals, side markers, tails
ZKW Ellipsoid headlights
Catz 6000k HIDs
CCFL DDEs
ZKW Fog lights, Lamin-X Blue protective covers
UUC twin silencer exhaust
Conforti software
CAI / heat shield
maintenance - done at home unless otherwise noted
radiator
radiator hoses (samco sport silicone racing) $220, wtf?
thermostat housing
thermostat - 80 degree (lower temp activating)
coolant temp sensor - 80/88 degree (lower temp activating)
spal 2200CFM electric radiator fan - took off clutch fan (can seize up and destroy everything)
relays, wiring, switches, etc for fan delete
waterpump
idler, tensioner, ac pulleys
crank, ac belts
zimmerman x-drilled front/rear rotors
exhaust hangar, brackets, muffler hangars, etc
fuel filter, cabin particulate filter
brake light switch
rear shock mounts - E46 M3
redline synthetic differential, transmission, power steering fluids
shop work:
replace control arms (euro motorsport) - upper, lower, subframe bushings (why I didn't do it)
replace guibo / flex disk
replace front sway bar end links
replace right/left tie rod assemblies
mount / balance 4 tires
4 wheel alignment
~$1550 (why i don't go to shops for work..)
BF Goodrich g-force g-sports 245/45/18 all around (AA ultra performance summer tires with a 340 treadwear? damn good deal if you ask me - $520.)
I took out the idle control valve (ICV) last night and spent ~20 minutes cleaning it out, the car starts, and idles, and revs up / spins down to idle 10 times better, especially in the cold! ..also cleaned the throttle body while i was in there and it seems to breathe MUCH better now, broke the tires loose through 1st and into 2nd when I went for a test haha.
There's a lot of random things about that car - from "brake light circuit failure" on the OBC, to the ABS light, um.. dead pixels/buttons on the OBC, weird climate control / radio things - usually theres a stupid little fix that could save you hundreds for the things mentioned above, they're all mileage related so like I said, let me know if you have a question about something! For the money, the car is a stunning deal - kills most of the new little sport compacts like the S2000, RX8, WRX, etc.. for cheaper, while being designed more than 15 years ago (came out in 92 in Europe.) That's some crazy engineering if you ask me.
I watch in shame and envy... as my v6 girly girl mustang sits whimpy and slow...
Well, not exactly on topic but close. The Smart ForTwo is coming to America! Talk about cool!. FYI, here's a link to their Smart USA site http://www.smartusa.com/movies.html and more specifically their movies. I love the "Big Man" movie. Anyway, here's my question to all on the otherside of the "pond": What do you think of the Smart? Please post some pics....hmmm, can't believe that no one has posted one here yet. Lastly, when do the performance parts come out ?? They've got to have a racing series by now
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