Dan and Claire's New 332ti Project

[dahamler]

Hello all,

My old 332ti project has been side tracked (more info found here: http://318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=22572) in order to allow my wife to be more competitive during open track events. I'm lucky enough to have a wife that not only enjoys racing, but also enjoying repairing and modifying cars as well. Her previous track car was a 1999 318ti with Bilstein/ H&Rs, Hawk HP+ pads and a lightweight flywheel. Since I sold my E46 M3, this car is currently my daily driver.

Out with the old:




The replacement:

[dahamler]

During a trip to New Jersey, I had the chance to take a look at a swapped 1995 332ti that was posted by a member here in Pennsylvania . His asking price was $7500 but after some negotiating we settled on $5600 delivered to Massachusetts. The owner was a great guy and dropped the car of the next day.

The car began its life as an 1995 auto 318ti with about 161k on the chassis. The swap originated from two M3s one a auto sedan (engine 61k) the other was a convertible (76k transmission, suspension, etc.). The swap was certainly completed on a budget but overall mechanically sound.

On the list of thing to do is:

New front wheel bearings (competed)
Correct OBDI wiring conversion (using a manual harness)
21 lbs injectors and a TRM tune (currently running stock software)
New interior (completed thanks to Tony)
New front and rear bumpers (M-Technic)
New steering wheel
3.15 LSD (currently has a 3.73)
Cooling System Refresh


During his trip he managed to get a speeding ticket (105 in a 65), loose the front corner light and drag some the wiring harness (slightly damaging one of the connections.

Delivery Day:

[dahamler]

Bluebimma (Tony) finally decided to sell his interior from his wrecked club-sport.

After what seemed like an eternity including countless logistical problems the package finally arrived (although slightly damaged).

[dahamler]

Off to work we go!

[osu_ti]

What wheels are on your wife's car? (size, style #, offset) They look very nice.

I think I've convinced my gf to auto-x for her first time in a few weeks. She's going to co-drive my bone stock 318ti. My former car that I auto-xed was a bit intimidating for her (360hp camaro), but she thinks this one is cute.

[osu_ti]

Wow, just saw the most recent posts...looks like you have some work to do!

[dahamler]

The red 318ti in the first pic has Mille Miglia MMII (I think) 17x7, Kosei K1s are are pictured (current track wheels) 16x7 both are 40+ offst.

[dahamler]

6 hours later,

[dahamler]

Finished!







(Pm me if you want to buy the old vaders, rear leather back seat, and this ugly bumper)

[BMW_Hatchback]

dibs on vaders

[tiFreak]

Originally Posted by BMW_Hatchback

dibs on vaders

DAMMIT!!! it was right in my area too

that's a really nice ti, kinda cool that you have 3 in the family

[StealthBimmer]

Wow great work done Dan!!! Hmm why i wasn't called or text for helping out? You should asked me about buying the vaders first since I am in MA! So when I get to check out the new addition to the family? Hope to see you can Claire soon.

I didn't know you would sell that sweet E46 M3. Guess the 332ti gets more LOVE!!!

[dahamler]

I finally got rid of that dreaded E46 M3 bumper and purchased a DDM E36 M3 bumper for 125 shipped.


I also put on a new oil pan gasket and did worked over the coolant and the fuel systems. I put fresh oil in the engine tranny and diff and installed a TRM chip.

[dahamler]

Safety wired the oil pump nut also.

[dahamler]

Rattle canned the front bumper and put on a euro plate from my wife's home town.