Are there any other SF bay ti drivers? :(

[Mtec97caliTi]

Originally Posted by moku

BTW, how much did your M3 brakes run you? Did you replace the rotors and calipers?

Ahh, ok so yours wasn't a factory sport model... I have the MTec interior out of my car that I would love to sell to a local!

Anyways, I had to change out the calipers, rotors, and steering knuckles to do the m3 upgrade. I think my total was around $450 or so in parts (used knuckles/calipers, 1 rebuilt caliper (1 was frozen ), 2 new x-drilled rotors, metalmaster pads. The m3's are 12.3" vented (and crossdrilled now) rotors, and the caliper has a bigger piston (more volume) and the ///M cast into the housing. I am going to try to make it up to Infineon this weekend, but I might be stuck working on my temporary transportation (ie. 97 Jetta to drive while the ti undergoes it's 330ti transformation).

[moku]

Originally Posted by Mtec97caliTi

Ahh, ok so yours wasn't a factory sport model... I have the MTec interior out of my car that I would love to sell to a local!

Anyways, I had to change out the calipers, rotors, and steering knuckles to do the m3 upgrade. I think my total was around $450 or so in parts (used knuckles/calipers, 1 rebuilt caliper (1 was frozen ), 2 new x-drilled rotors, metalmaster pads. The m3's are 12.3" vented (and crossdrilled now) rotors, and the caliper has a bigger piston (more volume) and the ///M cast into the housing. I am going to try to make it up to Infineon this weekend, but I might be stuck working on my temporary transportation (ie. 97 Jetta to drive while the ti undergoes it's 330ti transformation).

I have the Sports Package, just not the M-package. What of your interior are you selling? Let me know, I may be interested in a couple of things.

Post up pics of your engine once it's all done. I'd be curious to see how it all turns out.

[Mendi3]

I've taken care of the suspension and the brakes already. The car is going in for a compression check on Monday.

Moku, where and how much did you pay for the M3 moldings? It looks nice.

[Mtec97caliTi]

Originally Posted by moku

I have the Sports Package, just not the M-package. What of your interior are you selling? Let me know, I may be interested in a couple of things.

Post up pics of your engine once it's all done. I'd be curious to see how it all turns out.

Well, I have all the seats and door panels... PM me if you are interested, because I would gladly give a local a screamin deal!

[moku]

Mendi3
Thanks. I got my moldings from BavAuto and paid about $200, including shipping. You might be able to get them from Pacific BMW for less, but I didn't have the part numbers and didn't mind paying BavAuto's price, which was still cheaper than some other places like Turner Motorsports.

Mtec97caliTi
What color was your interior? I might be interested if it's something that can match mine. I have parchment colored leather.

[Mtec97caliTi]

Originally Posted by moku

What color was your interior? I might be interested if it's something that can match mine. I have parchment colored leather.

It's all black leather, with the black and grey fabric down the center.

[Mendi3]

How was the installation? Is there a trick on how to pull the originals out and to install the new moldings?

[moku]

Originally Posted by Mtec97caliTi

It's all black leather, with the black and grey fabric down the center.

Yeah, I guess that won't work all that well with the rest of my interior, but thanks. I really want to get some better seats that have good bolsters.

[moku]

Originally Posted by Mendi3

How was the installation? Is there a trick on how to pull the originals out and to install the new moldings?

Super easy. I was actually surprised how easy it was.

Basically, all you have to do is pull out your old ones and pop in your new ones, literally. You want to be a little gentle when you're removing the old ones and you may need to use a screwdriver wrapped in a cloth to help wedge the stubborn ones out. But for the most part, you should be able to just pull them right out. Then just line up the clips of the new moldings with the holes in the side of the car, and push in. You should also make sure the rubber caps are fitted on the top of the clips properly so that you get a good fit (they look like mini condoms). That's it... you're done!

[Mendi3]

Thanks for the info. Those moldings make the car look so nice. We should try to do a ti meeting somewhere in the Bay Area sometime. It'll be interesting to see other ti's. Your thoughts.

[Mendi3]

Well, the DASC should be here next week. I can't wait until is done. I have a question for Moku. Have you changed your differential? My mechanic is telling me that would be wise to change it, specially for cruissing speed.

[1996 328ti]

I don't know why changing the diff ratio would matter.
I do think you will have problems in the future because it is a small case diff.
The 6 cylinder diffs have a larger housing.
I burned up my stock LSD. And open diff may last longer.

[Mendi3]

So it's not something that I have to worry about right away. I would like to change it to a differential that at cruise speed the ride is going to be smoother. I understand that the perfect match would be an E30 differential with a 325is axles. I'm not sure if I understand what an open diff is. Is it the same existing one without a cover? Help me understand.
Thanks for the advice Steven.

[moku]

Originally Posted by Mendi3

Well, the DASC should be here next week. I can't wait until is done. I have a question for Moku. Have you changed your differential? My mechanic is telling me that would be wise to change it, specially for cruissing speed.

No, I didn't change out my differential and my car runs just fine at cruising speed.

Remember, the major benefit of the DASC is that it was built to run on a stock setup. Swapping out your exhaust, differential or tranny will probably help, but are not necessary. The only thing that I'm planning to do is install a new exhaust, but that's it.

You must be excited, because I could hardly wait to get mine installed. You're going to love it! Let us know once it's done.

[Mendi3]

Moku, great to hear this. I guess for now I'm just going to enjoy the DASC. Next week the car is going to the shop and I should have it back for the weekend.