80s cool - saw one of these at the weekend... - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

RCUK · 07-19-2011, 06:46 AM

Still smiling at 'audioline' here....

those wheels on the XR are 'cloverleafs' arent they?

xenon · 07-19-2011, 07:24 AM

They are, sporting 185/65 HR 14 Pirelli P6s which were incredibly exotic at the time.

creepy coupe · 07-19-2011, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenon

They are, sporting 185/65 HR 14 Pirelli P6s which were incredibly exotic at the time.

I was more of a Good Year man myself

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNpB-ZyVWHg

xenon · 07-19-2011, 08:07 AM

This was better

Anyway, the Grand Prix S was only available in 70 profile.....

creepy coupe · 07-19-2011, 08:12 AM

^ Beat me to it Ian.

///ajd · 07-19-2011, 02:40 PM

Nice trip down memory lane.

I actually think the standard XR3i (series 1) is cooler than the RS1600i or the RS Turbo.

Check out the bumperettes!

Mind these are quite nice.

Were these all white?

dxb335d · 07-19-2011, 03:04 PM

Just called MK3 XR3i

S1 is reserved for the Turbo!!

S1 all day long for me.

///ajd · 07-19-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Just called MK3 XR3i

S1 is reserved for the Turbo!!

S1 all day long for me.

So angular XR3i is Mk3, rounded is Mk4?

Why is it not just Mk3 RS Turbo - was there an S1 RS Turbo Mk3 and an S2 RS Turbo Mk3?

Just stumbled on this by co-incidence on PH.

Apparently Princess Di had the only non-white S1 RS Turbo - in black....pictures in this link:

http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=52&i=23965

DavS1 · 07-19-2011, 03:27 PM

there were a couple of non white Series1's. the mk3 rs turbo is a series 1, the mk4 rs turbo is a series 2. the "series" part was for turbo cars only.

Heres my fully restored S1 (well when I say fully, i'm just getting round to doing the engine just now as it happens, a year after I completed the chassis, not concours by any means)

stripped down:

Engine currently sit's like this:

loads still to do, I never really properly finished it...engine will have stg3 big valve head, bigger IC, kent cam and vernier pulley, converted to EFI. thinking of selling it for a sapph cosworth though :-\

had to stop mysef, can get carried away talking about it lol.

prt71 · 07-19-2011, 03:39 PM

I remember how low profile 185/60's looked back then, the golf gti was running 175/70's!

dxb335d · 07-19-2011, 04:17 PM

No just a Mk3 and Mk4 RS Turbo, later named by enthusiasts S1 & S2

XR's were not called S1 and S2 just Mk3 or MK4 XR3i

If someone owns a S1 it's an RS Turbo mate, not an XR!

dxb335d · 07-19-2011, 04:18 PM

Yeah Ford fans have been jizzing over the Diana car for years LOL

xenon · 07-20-2011, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///ajd

Nice trip down memory lane.

I actually think the standard XR3i (series 1) is cooler than the RS1600i or the RS Turbo.

But the RS1600i looks identical to the XR3 other than the RS wheels - most would not know the difference. It had "bumperettes" too.

Golgarth · 07-20-2011, 02:50 AM

The 16i was quicker than a S2 though. Short ratio box iirc. Would love an RS1600i

If you ask me Ford really lost their way when they dropped the XR,RS brands

So long as they don't bring back the xr2 ;-)

davyk31 · 07-20-2011, 04:44 AM

I remember buying a set of RS replica wheels for my Fiesta 1.1 Mk2 , tyres were an ultra low profile 185x60x13 !!

dxb335d · 07-20-2011, 05:16 AM

I hated the MK2 fiesta XR2 with a passion.

Loved the MK3 hence having had 2 XR2i's and a Fiesta RS Turbo.

Love your S1 mate!

dxb335d · 07-20-2011, 05:19 AM

Sod the RS1600i, lovely collectors car but the Turbo's were where it's at.

Bit like our 335i's & 335d's today etc. Lovely tunableness!!!!!

Got an old mag of when the Festa RS Turbo came out and they tested a 200HP one. 0-100mph in 12.8 secs!! That was quicker than the magazines editors brand new 911 at the time!!

xenon · 07-20-2011, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Golgarth

The 16i was quicker than a S2 though. Short ratio box iirc. Would love an RS1600i

If you ask me Ford really lost their way when they dropped the XR,RS brands

So long as they don't bring back the xr2 ;-)

RS1600i main difference was the gearbox ratios, suspension and solid lifters. The CVH engine was pretty shit as a unit.

Dave_3 · 07-20-2011, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenon

RS1600i main difference was the gearbox ratios, suspension and solid lifters. The CVH engine was pretty shit as a unit.

Had solid coil packs too. Quite advanced for the time.

D.

xenon · 07-20-2011, 07:31 AM

Sure was.

creepy coupe · 07-20-2011, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenon

. The CVH engine was pretty shit as a unit.

Sure is..

Not that I’m complaining, we’ve done very well from it, thank you.

dxb335d · 07-20-2011, 07:39 AM

It's an old Donky lump for sure. Was reliable enough though. Valve stems seals would
go and the top end would with lack of servicing and high mileage.

The turbo ones only really got unreliable with silly tuning.

07-19-2011, 06:46 AM	#23
RCUK Major Drives: Travelcard ... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent Posts: 1,369 iTrader: (4)	Still smiling at 'audioline' here.... those wheels on the XR are 'cloverleafs' arent they? __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring

07-19-2011, 07:24 AM	#24
xenon Brigadier General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,243 iTrader: (0)	They are, sporting 185/65 HR 14 Pirelli P6s which were incredibly exotic at the time. __________________ Ian Current: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, Professional Media, Visibility Pack, Reversing Camera, DAB Previous: 2011 F10 520d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2

07-19-2011, 08:07 AM	#26
xenon Brigadier General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,243 iTrader: (0)	This was better Anyway, the Grand Prix S was only available in 70 profile..... __________________ Ian Current: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, Professional Media, Visibility Pack, Reversing Camera, DAB Previous: 2011 F10 520d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2

07-19-2011, 02:40 PM	#28
///ajd Colonel Drives: BMW 330d Touring Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ... Posts: 2,205 iTrader: (1)	Nice trip down memory lane. I actually think the standard XR3i (series 1) is cooler than the RS1600i or the RS Turbo. Check out the bumperettes! Mind these are quite nice. Were these all white? __________________ E91 330d Touring M Sport Auto 2006 225M 19" MV4 + Falken 453 M3 270M 18" rims + Vred Wintrac Extremes 100,000 miles

07-19-2011, 03:04 PM	#29
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,965 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	Just called MK3 XR3i S1 is reserved for the Turbo!! S1 all day long for me. __________________

07-19-2011, 08:12 AM	#27
creepy coupe Major General Drives: 8 year old Mondeo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7,581 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	^ Beat me to it Ian.

07-19-2011, 03:27 PM	#31
DavS1 Got My Swagg Onn Drives: 325i M Coupe Highline Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 1,050 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 325i M sport [0.00]	there were a couple of non white Series1's. the mk3 rs turbo is a series 1, the mk4 rs turbo is a series 2. the "series" part was for turbo cars only. Heres my fully restored S1 (well when I say fully, i'm just getting round to doing the engine just now as it happens, a year after I completed the chassis, not concours by any means) stripped down: Engine currently sit's like this: loads still to do, I never really properly finished it...engine will have stg3 big valve head, bigger IC, kent cam and vernier pulley, converted to EFI. thinking of selling it for a sapph cosworth though :-\ had to stop mysef, can get carried away talking about it lol. __________________ Bluewater \| Coral Red \| 313's

07-19-2011, 03:39 PM	#32
prt71 First Lieutenant Drives: Awaiting new company car.... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: leics Posts: 316 iTrader: (0)	I remember how low profile 185/60's looked back then, the golf gti was running 175/70's!

07-19-2011, 04:17 PM	#33
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,965 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	No just a Mk3 and Mk4 RS Turbo, later named by enthusiasts S1 & S2 XR's were not called S1 and S2 just Mk3 or MK4 XR3i If someone owns a S1 it's an RS Turbo mate, not an XR! __________________

07-19-2011, 04:18 PM	#34
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,965 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	Yeah Ford fans have been jizzing over the Diana car for years LOL __________________

07-20-2011, 02:50 AM	#36
Golgarth Private Drives: 2010 318d M-sport tourer Bus Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: north east Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	The 16i was quicker than a S2 though. Short ratio box iirc. Would love an RS1600i If you ask me Ford really lost their way when they dropped the XR,RS brands So long as they don't bring back the xr2 ;-)

07-20-2011, 04:44 AM	#37
davyk31 Brigadier General Drives: BMW 335d SE Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,239 iTrader: (0)	I remember buying a set of RS replica wheels for my Fiesta 1.1 Mk2 , tyres were an ultra low profile 185x60x13 !!

07-20-2011, 05:16 AM	#38
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,965 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	I hated the MK2 fiesta XR2 with a passion. Loved the MK3 hence having had 2 XR2i's and a Fiesta RS Turbo. Love your S1 mate! __________________

07-20-2011, 05:19 AM	#39
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,965 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	Sod the RS1600i, lovely collectors car but the Turbo's were where it's at. Bit like our 335i's & 335d's today etc. Lovely tunableness!!!!! Got an old mag of when the Festa RS Turbo came out and they tested a 200HP one. 0-100mph in 12.8 secs!! That was quicker than the magazines editors brand new 911 at the time!! __________________

07-20-2011, 07:31 AM	#42
xenon Brigadier General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,243 iTrader: (0)	Sure was. __________________ Ian Current: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, Professional Media, Visibility Pack, Reversing Camera, DAB Previous: 2011 F10 520d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2

07-20-2011, 07:39 AM	#44
dxb335d The Tarmac Terrorist Drives: E46 M3 Tiag/Imola Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ''Fandango Towers'' Posts: 28,965 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 [3.00] 2007 BMW E92 335D [2.75]	It's an old Donky lump for sure. Was reliable enough though. Valve stems seals would go and the top end would with lack of servicing and high mileage. The turbo ones only really got unreliable with silly tuning. __________________

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