» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 428,733 Views | | | | | | | 01-12-2013, 04:28 AM | #1846 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 | FYI - If anyone else is interested in getting their BMW VIN info, I will happily oblige. Mallard has done this duty for years, but comes around less often, as he no longer has a ti... Many, Many wonderful thanks go out to our viking friend at Schmiedmann!!! http://www.schmiedmann.com/ __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 01-14-2013, 07:03 PM | #1847 | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 22 | May be getting a new one, this is the last 7 I was given. EE59502 Thanks to the site in all everyone has helped with over the years | | | 01-15-2013, 04:22 AM | #1848 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 | Quote: Originally Posted by trunxgp1224 May be getting a new one, this is the last 7 I was given. EE59502 Thanks to the site in all everyone has helped with over the years | Hmm... 4 doors, not quite a ti... VIN WBACC9322WEE59502 Type code CC93 Type 318I (USA) E series E36 (4) Series 3 Type LIM Steering LL Doors 4 Engine M44 Displacement 1.90 Power 103 Drive HECK Transmission MECH Colour BOSTONGRUEN METALLIC (275) Upholstery KUNSTLEDER/BEIGE (K1SN) Prod.date 1997-09-29 Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S214A AUT.STABIL.-CONTROL+TRAKTION(ASC+T) Automatic stability control (ASC+T) S243A AIRBAG FUER BEIFAHRER Airbag for front passenger S260A SEITENAIRBAG FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Side airbag for driver/passenger S297A LM RAEDER/STREAMLINE BMW LA forged wheel/multi-spoke S341A STOSSFAENGER KOMPLETT IN WAGENFARBE Bumpers completely in body colour S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric S498A KOPFSTUETZEN IM FOND Headrests, rear, mechanically adjustable S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning S540A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGELUNG Cruise control S556A AUSSENTEMPERATURANZEIGE Outdoor temperature indicator S676A HIFI LAUTSPRECHERSYSTEM HiFi speaker system S686A ANTENNENDIVERSITY Antenna-Diversity S692A CD WECHSLER I-BUS VORBEREITUNG Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus S818A BATTERIEHAUPTSCHALTER Battery master switch Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 01-15-2013, 04:26 AM | #1849 | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 22 | Yea I found that out when I went out to see it. If I can't find another Ti or a good deal on this one I may be leaving BMW. I still kinda liked this i model though because its almost the same as my last Ti; color, options, wheels, etc just 4 door. Thanks buddy. | | | 01-15-2013, 04:30 AM | #1850 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 | Not a ti, true... however the car seems to be nicely optioned, and if it is in decent shape and well maintained, that could be a decent find. Happy to oblige! __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 01-15-2013, 06:57 AM | #1851 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 108 | AS98773 __________________ The only time I look forward to a red light is to read a text | | | 01-15-2013, 07:55 AM | #1852 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 | Quote: Originally Posted by Canadian AS98773 | Cheers! VIN WBACG7320VAS98773 Type code CG73 Type 318TI (USA) E series E36 (5) Series 3 Type COMP Steering LL Doors 3 Engine M44 Displacement 1.90 Power 103 Drive HECK Transmission MECH Colour ARKTISSILBER METALLIC (309) Upholstery KUNSTLEDER/SCHWARZ (K5SW) Prod.date 1997-03-11 Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S214A AUT.STABIL.-CONTROL+TRAKTION(ASC+T) Automatic stability control (ASC+T) S242A FAHRERAIRBAG MIT SERIENKRANZ(PUR) Steering wheel airbag S243A AIRBAG FUER BEIFAHRER Airbag for front passenger S315A HECKSCHEIBENWISCHER Rear window wiper S341A STOSSFAENGER KOMPLETT IN WAGENFARBE Bumpers completely in body colour S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package S530A KLIMAANLAGE Air conditioning S676A HIFI LAUTSPRECHERSYSTEM HiFi speaker system S692A CD WECHSLER I-BUS VORBEREITUNG Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus S818A BATTERIEHAUPTSCHALTER Battery master switch S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 01-15-2013, 07:45 PM | #1853 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of the Vikings Posts: 2,700 | Bless you Wolf im not hanging it up,, but i sure do appriciate the gesture and will be happy to pass on the batton Wolf , Pm me for some valuable info __________________ Vin Number decode and Retrofit Pdfs Available Free ! Just PM | | | 01-16-2013, 10:34 AM | #1854 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 108 | thanks james! __________________ The only time I look forward to a red light is to read a text | | | 01-18-2013, 11:33 AM | #1855 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 255 | WBACT31070AW11302 Thanks! __________________ (00=[][]=00) _______________ ________ Steve Still looking for a monthy driver 1988 M3 parked 1967 2000cs parked | | | 01-18-2013, 05:42 PM | #1856 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 | Quote: Originally Posted by Altitude WBACT31070AW11302 Thanks! | This looks very interesting... Is this car in the states? VIN WBACT31070AW11302 Type code CT31 Type 323TI (EUR) E series E36 (5) Series 3 Type COMP Steering LL Doors 3 Engine M52/TU Displacement 2.50 Power 125 Drive HECK Transmission MECH Colour TITANSILBER METALLIC (354) Upholstery STOFF LOTS OF DOTS/GRAU-SCHWARZ (G1GA) Prod.date 1999-05-04 Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S243A AIRBAG FUER BEIFAHRER Airbag for front passenger S260A SEITENAIRBAG FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Side airbag for driver/passenger S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system S345A CHROME LINE INTERIEUR Chrome Line Interieur S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric S423A FUSSMATTEN IN VELOURS Floor mats, velours S431A INNENSPIEGEL,AUTOMATISCH ABBLENDEND Interior mirror with automatic-dip S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package S458A SITZVERSTELLUNG ELEKTR.FAHRER/BEIF. Electr. front seat adjustment S473A ARMAUFLAGE VORN Armrest front S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Sports seat S498A KOPFSTUETZEN IM FOND Headrests, rear, mechanically adjustable S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC) S530A KLIMAANLAGE Air conditioning S540A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGELUNG Cruise control Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S570A STAERKERE STROMVERSORGUNG Reinforced power supply S658A RADIO BMW BUSINESS CD RDS Radio BMW Business CD RDS S784A M AUSSENSPIEGEL INKL. M STOSSLEISTE M Outside mirror S785A WEISSE BLINKLEUCHTEN White direction indicator lights S855A SPRACHVERSION ITALIENISCH Language version Italian S863A SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER EUROPA Retailer Directory Europe S877A UEBERKREUZBEDIENUNG ENTFALL Delete cross-pattern operation S884A ITALIENISCH / BORDLITERATUR On-board literature, Italian S915A AUSSENHAUTSCHUTZ ENTFALL Delete clear coat S928A REIFENSTEUERUNG Tire control Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S214A AUT.STABIL.-CONTROL+TRAKTION(ASC+T) Automatic stability control (ASC+T) S297A LM RAEDER/STREAMLINE BMW LA forged wheel/multi-spoke S315A HECKSCHEIBENWISCHER Rear window wiper S341A STOSSFAENGER KOMPLETT IN WAGENFARBE Bumpers completely in body colour S410A FENSTERHEBER, ELEKTRISCH VORN Window lifts, electric, front S510A LEUCHTWEITENREGELUNG ABBLENDLICHT Headlight aim control S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights S548A KILOMETERTACHO Kilometer-calibrated speedometer S550A BORDCOMPUTER On-board computer S710A M LEDERLENKRAD M sports steering wheel, multifunction S775A INDIVIDUAL DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT Headlining anthracite Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S686A ANTENNENDIVERSITY Antenna-Diversity __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 01-28-2013, 04:45 AM | #1857 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 255 | Quote: Originally Posted by wolferj This looks very interesting... Is this car in the states? | Short answer, yes it is, it was currently just sold and purchased in Jupiter, Florida. Long answer, it looks like this car was a very frequent guest on this forum over the years and had generated a lot of interest, and the main question on most of the member’s mind was, is it "federalized"? Here is a quick time line history for those that would be interested if it ever goes up for sale again. 10/4/2003 Vehicle exported from Italy and imported to Baltimore, MD. 7/2005 2nd owner (323ti) getting ready to purchase 323ti and stated that the car has been "federalized". http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=6254 06/2006 2nd owner put the 323ti up for sale and sold it to a "family friend". http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?p=6742127 http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10972 02/2007 Good discussion about this 323ti here. http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?p=108432 12/2011 3rd owner put the 323ti up for sale. http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=34862 08/2012 The current for sale ad in Roadfly says the vin# is "not in US system", so I am guessing it is not "federalized". http://www.roadfly.com/bmw/classifie...php?view=46654 01/2013 The 4th and current owner recently purchased in Jupiter, Florida. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1946229 So I had a few questions about this car and I emailed the 2nd owner and basically asked one question. Does this car have any copies of any paperwork from Customs and has it been "federalized"? Does it have an OBDII port? Does it have a copy of the EPA Form 3520-1? Response: Silence... crickets chirping. I also email the 3rd owner some time ago and asked the same question. Does this car have any copies of any paperwork from US Customs? Response: Silence... crickets chirping. So it is safe to say that this is one cool car and that it has not been "federalized", so you could buy it and drive it and probably never have any problems since it has been titled and registered before, and since this car is in Florida which currently has no emissions requirements and/or emissions testing as I understand it, that is definitely a plus for the new owner. The only other item of interest is that it has the European M52 Nikasil-coated aluminum cylinder block, and it is noted that BMW did not import the aluminum cylinder block here because of the high sulfur content in our US gasoline caused premature cylinder bore wear, but it looks like it has gone 150,000 miles and still running strong! __________________ (00=[][]=00) _______________ ________ Steve Still looking for a monthy driver 1988 M3 parked 1967 2000cs parked | | | 01-28-2013, 05:34 AM | #1858 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 | I should have recognized this car when I ran the VIN... It is a rare beast here in the US... __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 01-28-2013, 06:28 AM | #1859 | Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Missouri Posts: 52 | KC30831 -Many thanks! | | | 01-29-2013, 03:32 AM | #1860 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 | Quote: Originally Posted by Jcityracer KC30831 -Many thanks! | You're very welcome! VIN WBACG7322WKC30831 Type code CG73 Type 318TI (USA) E series E36 (5) Series 3 Type COMP Steering LL Doors 3 Engine M44 Displacement 1.90 Power 103 Drive HECK Transmission MECH Colour SCHWARZ 2 (668) Upholstery KUNSTLEDER/SCHWARZ (K5SW) Prod.date 1998-03-24 Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S240A LEDERLENKRAD Leather steering wheel S243A AIRBAG FUER BEIFAHRER Airbag for front passenger S315A HECKSCHEIBENWISCHER Rear window wiper S341A STOSSFAENGER KOMPLETT IN WAGENFARBE Bumpers completely in body colour S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package S494A SITZHEIZUNG FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Seat heating driver/passenger S498A KOPFSTUETZEN IM FOND Headrests, rear, mechanically adjustable S530A KLIMAANLAGE Air conditioning S540A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGELUNG Cruise control S550A BORDCOMPUTER On-board computer S676A HIFI LAUTSPRECHERSYSTEM HiFi speaker system S692A CD WECHSLER I-BUS VORBEREITUNG Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus S756A INDIVIDUAL LM RAEDER RUNDSPEICHE BMW LA wheel, round spoke, Individual S818A BATTERIEHAUPTSCHALTER Battery master switch S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! 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