 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  07-17-2007, 06:33 AM | #1 | | Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NC Posts: 90 |  318is Dash trim
Check it out, I have beenviewing these forums for awhile, and I am finally deciding to post because I have a question that it seems is unanswered...maybe i'll be the first to do it. I have a 98 ti and i want to change the dash and all the trim with the iS...is that possible...given that one is the coupe and another is the compact, but is it possible to do without too much modification, or dare i say it...BOLT ON?!?!?! I have included the OEM parts catalog for you to compare...let me know what you all think,  the is  the ti |  |  | | 07-17-2007, 07:52 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 344 |
I've seen a couple of peeps do it. I don't know what it took, but it's possible. I'll be doing a dash swap... ( sometime  ) and upholster the new one in white alcantara. unless I think it looks to gaudy. I've been looking at pics, and so far it seems pretty good. but back to your question, the answer is yes, it's possible. | | | | | 07-17-2007, 08:02 PM | #3 | | Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NC Posts: 90 |
could you post some pictures of the swap? man I wonder how much work that would take. | | | | | 07-17-2007, 09:04 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 |
Quote: Originally Posted by momorugger  | Wait what? That swap is an E36/5 w/ Passenger Airbag -> E36/5 w/o Passenger Airbag. Chuck is looking for E36/5 -> E36, which has that wrap around cockpit feel. I imagine the HVAC vents and the manual HVAC controls could pose a problem for the E36/5 -> E36 swap. __________________ 
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Bilstein Sport Shocks/Struts . H&R Sport Springs . Strut Reinforcement Plates . RSM Reinforcement Plates . Fogg Airbox . X-Brace . Bosal Brospeed Catback | | | | | 07-17-2007, 10:52 PM | #6 | | Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NC Posts: 90 |
Quote: Originally Posted by ATF Wait what? That swap is an E36/5 w/ Passenger Airbag -> E36/5 w/o Passenger Airbag. Chuck is looking for E36/5 -> E36, which has that wrap around cockpit feel. I imagine the HVAC vents and the manual HVAC controls could pose a problem for the E36/5 -> E36 swap. | Nailed it...I love that cockpit feel, and plus it is going to allow me room for the Clarion Double DIN, without ultra modifications. But most importantly, the dash style is just badass... HAve you ever seen it...the HVAC could be solved with simple aluminum foil for a shabby job or actual custom built aluminum piping, but what about the dimensions...would it fit? | | | | | 07-17-2007, 11:06 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 |
That's a good question I cannot answer. However when you do your swap, come to my house and do one for me too. I wish we had a double DIN and that cockpit feel, and a better OBC. I'd be worried about the Manual HVAC Controls, since those are cables. The Air ducting shouldnt be that difficult, nothing a custom fiber glass job wont fix. __________________
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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 | | | | | 07-18-2007, 01:24 AM | #8 | | Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NC Posts: 90 |
Yeah man I would actually be gald to meet you up there, i will be in new york during november, and we might could figure something out with our cars...I know I sure don't know enough about them to be hacking into my dash yet.
PM me maybe we can work things out | | | | | 07-18-2007, 01:31 AM | #9 | | Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NC Posts: 90 |
actually i might be up there this summer, maybe sooner than november lol...but that is depending on if my car will even run then, i guess thats a different story lol. (Anyone dropped an M3 into an M44...i may have to change my engine and while its apart, why not upgrade?)
Chuck | | | | | 07-18-2007, 01:52 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 |
I'll be in Boston starting Aug 10 and that's pretty much the end of any fun I'll have. Aside from the day or two holidays. School + Work, can't wait. I doubt I'll be home much. __________________
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2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 6-Speed
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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 | | | | | 07-18-2007, 01:55 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 1,085 |
I have been gathering parts for this swap myself.. | | | | | 07-18-2007, 02:13 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Mad-Machine I have been gathering parts for this swap myself.. | Did you get the main dash piece yet? If you did, how does it look, will it be a clean fit? __________________
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2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 6-Speed
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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 | | | | | 07-18-2007, 05:51 AM | #13 | | Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NC Posts: 90 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Mad-Machine I have been gathering parts for this swap myself.. | yeah man lets get some info.. I got a rare find today at a salvage yard...a 328i E36 that had just come in, completely unpicked over, and perfect dash units...unfortunately, then i realized i had no cash...hope no one takes it tomorrow Chuck And mad-machine please tell us if the dim. are good? | | | | | 07-18-2007, 01:24 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 1,085 |
nope, I have not picked up the main dash yet.. been working on getting the hard to get switches (with their pigtails) and all the little parts.
I am also undecided if I want full airbags or if I want to get rid of them totally | | | | |
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