» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 429,836 Views | | | | | | | 06-24-2008, 12:53 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 | Dan's Complete S52 Experience Thread: Swap, Rebuild, Drag, Autocross, etc Sorry this took so long but I think that its worth the wait. Here is a complete account of my experience with my 332ti from the initial purchase to the current setup. This thread will include tons of data and should clear up some speculation in regards to how these cars perform, what parts work well what breaks etc. Give the links time to download (over 60 pics and some) and enjoy! | | | 06-24-2008, 12:57 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 | | | | 06-24-2008, 01:11 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 | Last edited by dahamler; 07-25-2011 at 02:16 AM. | | | 06-24-2008, 01:13 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 | Last edited by dahamler; 07-25-2011 at 02:17 AM. | | | 06-24-2008, 01:21 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 | Last edited by dahamler; 07-25-2011 at 02:18 AM. | | | 06-24-2008, 02:22 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 | Next I decided to attend my first autocross with the Ti. I purchased a set of Kosei wheels and Advan A048 from a member on bimmer forums for $450 shipped from Cali. These wheels and tires transformed the car completely. These wheels also fit the M3 front brakes with NO spacers (16X7) wheels Acceleration was was much faster (due to the reduction in unsprug weight)and the grip on the street was also pretty good. The car would still easily loss grip with any application of the throttle in straights or in corners which made the car difficult to control but a lot of fun The suspension is Koni 1-way adjustable (Full stiff Front and 1 turn back from full stiff in the rear),H&R sports stock swaybars etc. Last edited by dahamler; 07-25-2011 at 02:23 AM. | | | 06-24-2008, 03:01 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 | After a bit of searching I sourced at 17X9 set of D-Force wheels with 255/40/17Advan A048 all round. I purchased these wheels for $1000 from a local guy. I needed to roll all the fenders to make these fit (the rear had be already rolled for the drag slicks). Also add 15mm front spaces to clear the front shocks but a 12mm should work and a 10mm will not. I also spent about $250 for the Tuner racing wheel studs and nuts, expensive but well worth it. Last edited by dahamler; 07-25-2011 at 02:24 AM. | | | 06-24-2008, 03:04 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 | I also bought a set of apexcone HID headlights and Fogs from DDM crappy quality but again very inexpensive ($237 shipped) Last edited by dahamler; 07-25-2011 at 02:24 AM. | | | 06-24-2008, 03:13 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 | Hey.. I think I've seen this car before Love your car Dan, what temp are the HID's? __________________ BMWCCA #403399 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 6-Speed Loaded 2001 325xi, Winter Package, 5-Speed Traded 1998 318ti, Active, Automatic, TOTAL LOSS R.I.P. 10/20/08 Bilstein Sport Shocks/Struts . H&R Sport Springs . Strut Reinforcement Plates . RSM Reinforcement Plates . Fogg Airbox . X-Brace . Bosal Brospeed Catback | | | 06-24-2008, 03:17 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 | Quote: Originally Posted by ATF Hey.. I think I've seen this car before Love your car Dan, what temp are the HID's? | Thanks, I think they are 3k I just told them that I wanted the OEM look nothing more. | | | 06-24-2008, 03:51 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 | VERY nice thread!! good write up!!! thanks! __________________ -Josh Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz | | | 06-24-2008, 03:52 PM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,152 | Hi Dan, great write up and pics! Lots of good time in that 332ti. We need to make more history in it this year. NE Rally fall run? Thanks so much for letting me enjoy your ti work progress and fun in it!! Hey ATF we need to go back up to NED again. Hopefully this time you get to enjoy the track and the 332ti a little more. Those HID is probably 4-6K range with a hint of blue in them. | | | 06-24-2008, 03:58 PM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 | This thread will be a work in progress, I hope to add some more info about the swap and any other interesting facts I find as I push this car to its limits. Let me know if you guys have any questions,suggestions or find any errors. Ken that fall rally is a bit expensive and I want to upgrade the brakes next | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |