First Time Owner 98 318Ti
 

Whats going on 318ti.org, my name is Nick, I am a proud new owner of a 98 318Ti, Traded a turbo Talon AWD for it and love it. I am new to bimmer'z so I will be browsing a lot and asking questions. Here is some info on the car

1998 318Ti
5-speed
178k on Body - 78k on motor
H&R Lowering Springs w/ Bilstien Shocks
BBC 17" wheels w/ Z Rated Tires (smooth ride)
Its got a higher ratio rear end unless 75mph at 4200rpms is normal =-?
Silver w/ Black Leather


Few Issue's
1) Do 318Ti's come factory with a keyless entry system or alarm? (got 1 key only)
2) Hearing a noise while driving from back of car. Its something from the rearend/wheel bearings/or brakes. Any common issue's with the rear drivetrain?
3)I desperately need a wiring diagram for the stereo wires as the thief who took the stereo proceeded to cut the harness off. =(

Any help would be greatly appreciated


Thanks for the space and time 318ti.org!!!

Here are some photo's of the car......


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...W/DSCN0346.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...W/DSCN0347.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...W/DSCN0348.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...W/DSCN0350.jpg

welcome, those RPMs are normal for a 5-speed, ti's could really use a 6th gear unfortunately

ti's didn't come with alarms from the factory, they just had the wiring installed, the dealer installed the alarms, if you have a red LED next to your cigarette lighter and a siren looking thing behind your right headlight you've got an alarm

Welcome to Ti. I am new here myself. Just picked up a 97 less than a month ago. Sharp looking ride and it looks dropped. What suspension do you have?

H&R Springs w/ Bilstien Shocks

Welcome!! Great another artic silver 318ti? i have one too!!:wink:

what tires do you have and size? i like 17"s on the ti..

That red ball on your antenna its for what??!!:biggrin:

Those pics were the one's the previous owner sent me. That was thrown off an overpass in Central California!!!! =)

Tires are 205/40/17

thats why you have a big gap in the front..!!:eek:

i would use 205/45/17 in your size..or drop more the front!!:wink:

Love the wheels BBS RC's if i remember correcty. Looks to be a good clean Ti.

I think you'd like 225-45-17 better.

WOW, looks exactly like mine. Even bought in the same month. Anyways, Nice car.