 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 484,507 Views | |  |  |  | |  03-27-2008, 10:14 AM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHX Posts: 17 |  Great to be here
I got my ti about 2weeks ago and have been pretty impressed. 1st bimmer & I think It will work well. It's a 1998 m318ti a/t with a Cali top and 88K. I paid $4500 for it but it needed tires($280). The mileage is OK so far(27mpg). Getting an air intake for it and had a dynomax put on the other day(should i get rid of the resonater?) and putting in bosch plats and going to synthetic oil. Anything else that will help with performance ? And yes pics are coming. |  |  | | 03-27-2008, 12:51 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Damascus, Maryland Posts: 434 |
Sweet deal on the ti! And...way to answer pretty much all of the questions us information-hungry ti owners would have asked anyways. Just for kicks..  __________________  | | | | | 03-27-2008, 05:54 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 737 |
Quote: Originally Posted by BakeR318  Sweet deal on the ti! And...way to answer pretty much all of the questions us information-hungry ti owners would have asked anyways. Just for kicks.. | I think the newbs are starting to read all the posts from previous newbs before posting. Takes all of the fun away. Anyway, welcome to the org and it sounds like you got yourself a pretty nice car (well, minus the slushbox, but that's a matter of preference). Justin | | | | | 03-27-2008, 05:57 PM | #4 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
which bosch platinums did you use? from what i recall, at least some of them don't seem to work as well. i would change all fluids possible (except perhaps the tranny, big discussion of whether to disturb that or not) - brakes, coolant, diff, power steering ... __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 03-27-2008, 06:19 PM | #5 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHX Posts: 17 |
They're bosch plat 2's. My mechanic is on vaca and won't be able to get things done until Apr 6th. I'm not an idiot but i just can't find things on this car for the simple maintenance. | | | | | 03-27-2008, 06:22 PM | #6 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
well, we can likely help you with most things if you're interested in doing them yourself  now that you mention plat 2s, i think it was the 4s that performed poorly so you should be ok there. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 03-27-2008, 06:23 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,305 |
sounds like a sweet ride!
i think taking the resonator off is a personal preference thing but i had it off on mine when i replaced the exhaust and i liked the sound a lot | | | | | 03-27-2008, 07:35 PM | #8 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHX Posts: 17 |
Having problem with the pics--will try to resize them and get them up | | | | | 03-27-2008, 11:37 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 737 |
Quote: Originally Posted by AZM318ti Having problem with the pics--will try to resize them and get them up | We're patient, to a point. But in the mean time, cute puppy for your avatar. Justin | | | | | 03-27-2008, 11:48 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,305 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Borg561 cute puppy for your avatar.
| yeah it is. is it a corgi? is it sitting or standing? | | | | | 03-28-2008, 12:01 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
nice looking ti, what intake are you getting? | | | | | 03-28-2008, 01:27 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 189 |
that dog looks funny. funny in a good way. Is it a corgi? Anyway welcome | | | | | 03-28-2008, 02:09 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 210, Texas Posts: 130 |
congrats on the purchase, this website is a great place to meet people more than willing to help you out. I'm new to bimmers to, 318ti is my first, but its a 95 base model, still love it though. anyway, welcome! __________________ Ballin' on a Budget
3rd Coast ti | | | | | 03-28-2008, 02:27 AM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3,212 |
yes it is and this is my 1st BMW as well. Though i have a 98 base model i love this car. | | | | | 03-28-2008, 08:09 AM | #15 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PHX Posts: 17 |
The puppy is a mutt(black lab/chow/queensland healer) how the hell she turned out like that i don't know(she's sitting). The intake is a cheapo off of ebay. I've put K & N's on my mustang and jeep, and the set-up seems to be the same basic principal, so I went low budget. Pics are in my photo gallery, still trying to figure out some of the nuances of this site. | | | | | |
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