altenator going bad? - BMW Forum

theironm0nk · 11-26-2005, 01:17 AM

I figured this is the issue but all the cars lights have a dimming or pulsing effect recently. According to bentley thats the cause. How much are they?

My GF thinks I should trade it in for a 95 325 ever since I lost to a 325i(it was a e46 but she did realize it)but I have beaten e36 325 autos. My only concern is that it won't have the LSD rear.

SpeedInfusion · 11-26-2005, 01:50 AM

wat kind of car do u drive?

SD318is · 11-26-2005, 04:23 AM

well everyone knows that if your girlfriend says you should do something, its best to listen....

Furious · 11-26-2005, 04:41 AM

lights are pulsing to what? the music or bass? braking? etc

as for performance, im assuming you have a 318... if you do check out downing atlanta they make awesome superchargers for 318's, 325's 328's and if you do enough work 330's will have trouble with you

theironm0nk · 11-26-2005, 11:46 AM

the lights just have a pulse on its own timing.

Yes its a 318is but it has LSD and the engine has been modded to give it 200hp it can do 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. I Still have to do bolt ons chip, CAI, throttle upgrade,ect. I still need to fix suspension, brakes, fuel filter, fog light problem, ac condencer,ect.

BImmerN2B · 11-26-2005, 04:33 PM

Hey Monk, What Was The Mods That You Do To Your 318, I Have One With The M44 But I Would Like To Know What Can Be Done To The Motor To Improve Performance

Furious · 11-26-2005, 06:09 PM

hmm what did you do to your car to give it 200 hp? thats pretty impressive, im suprised you lost to a E46 325, my old 325is engine destroyed e46 325's with less power than 200hp

theironm0nk · 11-27-2005, 01:41 AM

balanced engine with a port and polish.

Bad fuel-filter, some electrical problems probably needs new ignition coils, bad suspension, ect all played a roll in loosing.

theironm0nk · 11-27-2005, 02:33 AM

actually I really didn't race him I pulled up behind him at a light and tryed catching up to race him but not matter what I couldn't catch up.

When my car was in better condition when I first bought it i beat a E36 325is in a straitaway and I kept up with a e36 m3 and was less than 2 car lengths away from a e46 m3 and a mustang that were racing.
Now its only slightly faster than a normal 318is. Soon it be back to its normal performance and better.