Forum: Engine Swaps  05-19-2006, 04:33 PM |
| Replies: 0 Views: 10,970  Brakes
Hi,
Well phase I of work is done on the 318ti. I have replaced the front end with M3 brakes, spindles and suspension and in the rear I swapped a '00 M Roadster rear end (diff, half shafts,... |
| Forum: Differentials 04-18-2006, 06:07 PM |
| Replies: 26 Views: 7,032 M Roadster Rear End
I recently purchased a complete rear end from a M Roadster and was led to believe that basically the whole thing was a bolt in into the ti. Ugh - no way. I was going to do the job myself but... |
| Forum: New England - US 11-22-2005, 04:43 PM |
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| Forum: Lounge 11-22-2005, 04:29 PM |
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| Forum: I'm thinking about buying a ti. 11-22-2005, 04:07 PM |
| Replies: 216 Views: 53,063 Year/Model: '97 5sp Alpine white Date Purch:...
Year/Model: '97 5sp Alpine white
Date Purch: Sept 2005
Location: Boston Area
Price Paid: $4,500
Mileage when Purchased: 132,000
Current Mileage: 134,000
Options: ASC+T, m-tec sideskirts (no... |
| Forum: New England - US 11-18-2005, 05:51 PM |
| Replies: 5 Views: 4,081 The previous owner I bought it from got caught...
The previous owner I bought it from got caught behind a gravel truck and the front grill and leading edge of the hood got nailed leaving dime size chunks of paint missing all across the front of the... |
| Forum: Differentials 11-18-2005, 03:41 PM |
| Replies: 4 Views: 7,653 Ratio on M-Roadster Diff
Yeah that is an issue. I may consider pulling my 3.45LSD from my e36 M3 track car and using that then upping my track car diff to a 3.64 or 3.75. Not sure If I can just swap the diff (and just swap... |
| Forum: Differentials 11-18-2005, 03:37 PM |
| Replies: 4 Views: 7,653 Bolt on M-Roadster rear end
Thanks for the confirmation on the setup. I have disassembled and reassembled the eBrake stuff before so I am reasonably sure that I can pull off using the existing one.
I can't say what I paid... |
| Forum: New England - US 11-17-2005, 07:23 PM |
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| Forum: Engine Swaps 11-04-2005, 07:04 PM |
| Replies: 19 Views: 2,885 racing
You can go to the racing section at http://www.racepad.com. The web site is still under migration and upadate so not all parts are up again. Next year I hope to get out to a few more races. The... |
| Forum: Engine Swaps 11-04-2005, 05:29 PM |
| Replies: 19 Views: 2,885 all good points
Agreed. I turn the wrench on my race car so I know about the 1 time use nuts. Thanks for bringing it up though. |
| Forum: Lounge 11-04-2005, 02:29 PM |
| Replies: 26 Views: 3,301 OBC a no go
BMWs come with pretty specific wrining harnesses and they are generally not modular. CC is one of the exceptions, OBC is not. While you can buy a used display unit you will find that the car is not... |
| Forum: Engine Swaps 11-04-2005, 02:20 PM |
| Replies: 19 Views: 2,885 flange on roadster diff
Did a lot of surfing and found this picture
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/images//new346-23.jpg
I thought it was odd that the six holes on the input flange were not evenly spaced. Here is a pic... |
| Forum: United States 11-03-2005, 05:00 PM |
| Replies: 6 Views: 9,812 sad that folks don't know about o'fest
This is the annual BMW gathering. It's tons of fun and lots of other BMW owners come to it. If you own a BMW you should become a BMWCCA member. For $40/yr you get an awesome monthly magazine (100+... |
| Forum: Engine Swaps 11-03-2005, 04:56 PM |
| Replies: 19 Views: 2,885 removing flange
Fortunately I have a high torque impact gun that should take it off. I also have a torque wrench that will go up up high enough. Worse case I have some friends in the the area that can do this if I... |
| Forum: Engine Swaps 11-03-2005, 02:30 PM |
| Replies: 19 Views: 2,885 flange swap
What flange to use? part number or from what other car/diff? thanks. |
| Forum: Engine Swaps 11-02-2005, 05:04 PM |
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| Forum: Engine Swaps 11-02-2005, 03:34 PM |
| Replies: 19 Views: 2,885 diff and brake cables
Hi,
Thanks for the tip on the ebrake cables. It is tedious but I know what to do there. The M-roadster diff has a 6 bolt flange for the drive shaft. |
| Forum: Engine Swaps 11-01-2005, 09:50 PM |
| Replies: 19 Views: 2,885 number of bolts
I presume you are referring to the flang on the Differential (6 vs. 4)? |
| Forum: Engine Swaps 11-01-2005, 04:33 PM |
| Replies: 19 Views: 2,885 M-Roadster swap
Hi,
I have an entire rear end from a 2000 M Roadster from the Diff to the brake rotors. I would like to swap this into the car with a future M3 engine swap in mind. Has anyone mated up this Diff... |
| Forum: Differentials 10-21-2005, 04:13 PM |
| Replies: 4 Views: 7,653 M-Roadster rear drive train and suspension swap
Hi,
I was able to secure a complere M-Roadster complete rear drive train. Basically the whole thing from the diff to the and all the parts inbetween. At some point I may do an M50/M52 engine... |
| Forum: US and North America 09-02-2005, 02:24 PM |
| Replies: 15 Views: 3,551 Sorry to rain on the parade but the bumper...
Sorry to rain on the parade but the bumper (51112233841) lists for just about $400 from a dealer. If you are a bmw cca member depending on the dealer you can look to get about 10-15% off the MSRP,... |
| Forum: US and North America 08-31-2005, 09:13 PM |
| Replies: 2 Views: 1,263 WTB: Stock Exhaust
Hi,
Looking for a stock take off exhaust in good shape for a 1997 318ti. No rust! Figure someone who has put on an after market exhust may have one taking up space they would like to get rid of.... |
| Forum: US and North America 04-19-2005, 07:20 PM |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,152 |
| Forum: US and North America 04-19-2005, 07:19 PM |
| Replies: 5 Views: 1,152 |
