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I just bought a 98 318ti it has 132k miles and is equipped with a DASC.
I grabbed the car at auction in Cocoa Beach Fl.
The car drives fine other then when it is supposed to boost... it's just flat; doesn't pull at all; I think it s a fuel problem. Don't know if this sounds familiar to anyone, or if anyone has any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated if you need more info to help me, just ask the question and I will do my best to provide it.
Sorry if this was covered already... i looked for awhile.... |  |  | | 03-16-2008, 12:26 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,275 |
welcome to the forum.
there is a dude in the So.Cal forum named Hugo
i've read that he knows his sh!t.
send him a PM
he is restricted to the So.Cal. forum...so look for him there.
good luck! __________________ 
Sean
1995 Active | | | | | 03-16-2008, 01:49 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
Quote: Originally Posted by teetime4one  he is restricted to the So.Cal. forum...so look for him there. | again?!?  | | | | | 03-16-2008, 03:04 AM | #4 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
i would suggest DustenT as well. although he no longer has his DASCd ti, he is quite knowledgeable. __________________ 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 | | | | | 03-16-2008, 04:39 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,275 |
Quote: Originally Posted by tiFreak again?!? | again __________________
Sean
1995 Active | | | | | 03-16-2008, 04:10 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3,212 |
I thought he was cool again what he do now? But yea either one would do, both will help you out. | | | | | 03-16-2008, 04:47 PM | #7 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 28 |
i know the pprice you bought it for hehehe lol. i was going to bid on it but to me it looked ugly but to every man his own. i heard the tranny had a hard time going into gears? | | | | | 03-16-2008, 05:36 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
Quote: Originally Posted by elchicano318ti I thought he was cool again what he do now? But yea either one would do, both will help you out. | i dunno. even im confused on that one. only steve knows i guess. its a mystery... but yeah, hugo and dusten are pretty knowledgeable on the supercharged ti. __________________ 
-Theta Chi-
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Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 03-16-2008, 11:20 PM | #9 | | doesn't care about you. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,925 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Madmat13 I just bought a 98 318ti it has 132k miles and is equipped with a DASC.
I grabbed the car at auction in Cocoa Beach Fl.
The car drives fine other then when it is supposed to boost... it's just flat; doesn't pull at all; I think it s a fuel problem. Don't know if this sounds familiar to anyone, or if anyone has any suggestions? Any help would be appreciated if you need more info to help me, just ask the question and I will do my best to provide it.
Sorry if this was covered already... i looked for awhile.... | Hook up a boost gauge. Or throw it on a dyno, or both. Either way, a DASC puts out less than 200hp usually, so it's not like it's supposed to be crazy fast. Roots superchargers produce flat hp/torque curves, so the power does feel flat. Quote: Originally Posted by teetime4one there is a dude in the So.Cal forum named Hugo
i've read that he knows his sh!t.
send him a PM
he is restricted to the So.Cal. forum...so look for him there.
good luck! | Hugo's struggling with his own massive boost leak. __________________ 
'99 Dinan M3 | | | | | 03-17-2008, 06:56 PM | #10 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 9 |
Thanks guys; appreciate the support... I'll let you know what I come up with. | | | | | 03-17-2008, 07:00 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
if you dont mind sharing what did you pick the car up for? __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 03-17-2008, 08:44 PM | #12 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 28 |
hehe i know lol. its his choice if he wants to tell u or not. but it has tasteful performance mods though. i just dont like the rims and body kit on it. but hey hopefully he takes pics and shows you guys. | | | | | 03-17-2008, 09:48 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
he better take some pictures and show us  __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 03-17-2008, 10:04 PM | #14 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 9 |
my friend buys and sells cars wholesale, not sure exactly what he paid, but I will give him $5k including tax/tag/title for the car, once we resolve this boost issue. I need a daily driver; my 911 has 92k miles on it ('00 c2 cab silver on black; rims i/e/h). She is being put into a semi-dormant state (will still go to meets or other events).
The 318ti does have the most hideous rims i have ever seen... the same guy i got the car from is swapping them out with 95 m3 wheels (unless i tell him no) they will be gone shortly, i do like the kit (ac schni.), not crazy about the color, light blue almost silver... just needed something fun, could seat 4 if needed, and is good on gas... the ability to spank someone in my daily driver is a sweet bonus...
haseeb718.... bro squash the "hehe" stuff; it comes across like my four year old niece; in addition not one of your posts on this thread have been of any assistance to myself or anyone else; with the exception of "yours" all of other posts have been fairly insightful into either my specific issue, or to whom would be good individuals to seek assistance from. I will do my best to not let your comments taint my opinion of what otherwise seems to be a very friendly and supportive community. | | | | | 03-17-2008, 10:16 PM | #15 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 9 |
Here are a couple of shots of my 911... the 318ti is not coming home until we resolve the issue... at which time I will gladly post pics. | | | | | |
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