» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 962 Views | | | | | 01-12-2008, 03:50 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bath, NC Posts: 6 | 1999 318ti Specs I am considering the purchase of a 1998 or 1999 318ti, but I am having no luck finding definitive information on what comes with the various "packages". For instance, wheel size on the 1999. I am looking at a ti that supposedly has 18" wheels. Did the 1999 even offer 18" wheels? Also need clarification on the Automatic Transmission: From what I have read, it appears that the 1999 had 3 shift options available (economy, manual, automatic)---is this right? If there is a definitive list of the standard and optional features for these model years, I would appreciate directions on how to find it. I have been plugging in all sorts of Google Searches and not getting much at all.... Thank you. | | | 01-12-2008, 03:53 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 | I know this much, rear head rests, side airbags (optional). If you have a VIN, mallard can check it out for you. __________________ 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 | | | 01-12-2008, 01:39 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | In 99 they are all Sport models and it would have 16" 5-spoke wheels. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 01-12-2008, 02:24 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, OHIO Posts: 332 | na not all 99s came with the 16s. mine came with 15s and i know the guy i got my car off of did not change the wheels. but all 99s had the m package and the 3 spoke m wheel. i think options were the same for almost all the years. obc, arm rest, wheel package, and on and on. also i think the side air bags were stand. in the 99s. __________________ 99 black ti sport | | | 01-12-2008, 04:03 PM | #5 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | always forget when the vented front brakes came in too ... was that mid 98 or mid 99? __________________ 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 | | | 01-12-2008, 04:08 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 | I think I always remember it being a couple months after my production. So April or May '98 __________________ 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 | | | 01-12-2008, 04:09 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, OHIO Posts: 332 | forgot about that also. i would say 98 there were only 600-800 ti's made in 99 so i figure it would have been 98 __________________ 99 black ti sport | | | 01-12-2008, 05:39 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Quote: Originally Posted by cali-ti always forget when the vented front brakes came in too ... was that mid 98 or mid 99? | April 98. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 01-12-2008, 06:55 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | 1999: 540 units imported all sport models (16" wheels) 3 spoke M wheel is only diff between '98 and '99 1998: post 4/97 production had vented brakes in front (not drilled/slotted but vented) Base, active and sport models avail. Otherwise, to my knowledge it is down to individual options. __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 01-12-2008, 07:20 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | Quote: Originally Posted by 96cali 1998: post 4/97 production had vented brakes in front (not drilled/slotted but vented) Base, active and sport models avail. Otherwise, to my knowledge it is down to individual options. | Nope. My 1998 (build date around 11/97) had solid rotors. Realoem confirms this. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 01-12-2008, 07:30 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 | this makes me want a 99! i almost bought one when i was in search but it sold before i could get my hands on it. __________________ -Josh Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz | | | 01-12-2008, 07:33 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, OHIO Posts: 332 | woot! for the 99ti's __________________ 99 black ti sport | | | 01-12-2008, 07:38 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 | woot for the less equipped 96ti's! __________________ -Josh Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz | | | | 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 | | | |