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Quote: Originally Posted by wodcutr  I am trying to buy some new struts and can't find any info from the old struts as to whether or not this has the sport suspension other than it has green paint on the springs. VIN is AS95910. Thanks! | According to the VIN, it is not a sport, but an Active Package. (quick google search shows sport struts with red label, not green... but I would not consider this info definitive...  ) VIN WBACG7326TAS95910 Type code CG73 Type 318TI (USA) E series E36 (5) Series 3 Type COMP Steering LL Doors 3 Engine M44 Displacement 1.90 Power 103 Drive HECK Transmission MECH Colour ARKTISSILBER METALLIC (309) Upholstery LEDER M.SCHWARZ/SCHWARZ (P9SW) Prod.date 1996-03-05 Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S214A AUT.STABIL.-CONTROL+TRAKTION(ASC+T) Automatic stability control (ASC+T) S240A LEDERLENKRAD Leather steering wheel S243A AIRBAG FUER BEIFAHRER Airbag for front passenger S282A LM RAEDER/SPORTSPEICHENSTY.II BMW LA wheel, Sport spoke styling II S315A HECKSCHEIBENWISCHER Rear window wiper S341A STOSSFAENGER KOMPLETT IN WAGENFARBE Bumpers completely in body colour S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package S530A KLIMAANLAGE Air conditioning S540A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGELUNG Cruise control S550A BORDCOMPUTER On-board computer S676A HIFI LAUTSPRECHERSYSTEM HiFi speaker system S694A CD-WECHSLER VORBEREITUNG Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer S818A BATTERIEHAUPTSCHALTER Battery master switch S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy":  *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet!  97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! |  |  | | 08-30-2013, 07:35 PM | #1952 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Heber City, Utah Posts: 242 |
So could an active package have the sport springs? The rear shocks were the red label sport rear shocks which I assumed to be original and the rear springs have green paint to identify as well.
The front struts are some no name brand that were made in south africa. The numbers on the right strut were 746887 and G200504 which I could find nothing about doing a search. The front springs have the green paint on them as well so I am assuming that the car has the sport suspension. Please correct me if I am wrong as I don't want to buy the wrong shocks for this car. Thanks for the help with the decoding and other info. | | | | | 08-30-2013, 09:04 PM | #1953 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Quote: Originally Posted by wodcutr So could an active package have the sport springs? The rear shocks were the red label sport rear shocks which I assumed to be original and the rear springs have green paint to identify as well.
The front struts are some no name brand that were made in south africa. The numbers on the right strut were 746887 and G200504 which I could find nothing about doing a search. The front springs have the green paint on them as well so I am assuming that the car has the sport suspension. Please correct me if I am wrong as I don't want to buy the wrong shocks for this car. Thanks for the help with the decoding and other info. | The Active package did not come with the sport suspension. It was more a comfort and amenity package (Cruise control, OBC, etc.). I just looked at the set of sport springs I have in my garage (just put coilovers on the AB ti...) and they have reddish paint marks on them. Again, that said, I cannot give you a definitive answer, as I don't have the complete maintenance history on my car. However, I suspect that your rear shocks might have been replaced in the past with sport shocks, and that the springs are original. __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | 08-30-2013, 10:23 PM | #1954 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Heber City, Utah Posts: 242 |
Thank you for all your help. I was able to find out that the front struts currently on the car are gabriel ultra struts and they don't appear to be a sport strut. I am going to order some of the normal shocks and stay with the factory setup. You were a big help in giving me the information needed to figure this out. It always helps to talk with someone that is familiar with what is what!!! Thanks again. | | | | | 08-31-2013, 01:47 PM | #1955 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Woodbridge, ON - Canada Posts: 6 |
Hello, newbie here. I figure I'd start with finding out more about my new car, thanks.
AM70160 | | | | | 09-01-2013, 02:03 AM | #1956 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Pucho Hello, newbie here. I figure I'd start with finding out more about my new car, thanks.
AM70160 | Welcome to the forum! VIN WBACG6329SAM70160 Type code CG63 Type 318TI (USA) E series E36 (5) Series 3 Type COMP Steering LL Doors 3 Engine M42 Displacement 1.80 Power 103 Drive HECK Transmission AUT Colour VIOLETTSCHWARZ (304) Upholstery STOFF NETZ FLACHG.M.SW/ANTHRAZIT (C6AT) Prod.date 1995-03-23 Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S209A SPERRDIFFERENTIAL 25% Differential lock 25% S240A LEDERLENKRAD Leather steering wheel S243A AIRBAG FUER BEIFAHRER Airbag for front passenger S285A LM RAEDER/BMW STYLING BMW LA wheel BMW Styling S315A HECKSCHEIBENWISCHER Rear window wiper S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights S530A KLIMAANLAGE Air conditioning S540A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGELUNG Cruise control S676A HIFI LAUTSPRECHERSYSTEM HiFi speaker system S818A BATTERIEHAUPTSCHALTER Battery master switch L838A KANADA-AUSFUEHRUNG NATIONAL VERSION CANADA S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | 09-01-2013, 02:45 AM | #1957 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Woodbridge, ON - Canada Posts: 6 |
James, thanks so much. That's quite a bit of info, some is straight forward and some makes little sense (HECK, 25% diff, Transport Protection Pkg.) Also, how can I tell if I have a base, active or sport model?
Dan | | | | | 09-01-2013, 03:03 AM | #1958 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Pucho James, thanks so much. That's quite a bit of info, some is straight forward and some makes little sense (HECK, 25% diff, Transport Protection Pkg.) Also, how can I tell if I have a base, active or sport model?
Dan | No problem Dan, happy to oblige. Canadian versions were a little bit different than USA versions, but it appears you have an Active package (cruise control, upgraded stereo, leather steering wheel, etc). The 25% diff means you have a limited slip diff, with a 25% lockup ratio. The Transport protection package (and the master battery switch) are additions to protect the car while being imported from Germany when new. Heck translates to Rear or Stern, so when referenced to the Drive, it means Rear Drive... __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | 09-01-2013, 03:25 AM | #1959 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Woodbridge, ON - Canada Posts: 6 |
That's great news! I just got the car and will be looking her over tomorrow. Thanks again.
Dan | | | | | 09-02-2013, 10:55 PM | #1960 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Laguna hills Posts: 10 |
I would love to know the exact specs of my new purchase!
WBACG8321VKC81547
Thank you! | | | | | 09-03-2013, 12:48 AM | #1961 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Quote: Originally Posted by cjreed92 I would love to know the exact specs of my new purchase!
WBACG8321VKC81547
Thank you! | Here you go, CJ; VIN WBACG8321VKC81547 Type code CG83 Type 318TI (USA) E series E36 (5) Series 3 Type COMP Steering LL Doors 3 Engine M44 Displacement 1.90 Power 103 Drive HECK Transmission AUT Colour ARKTISSILBER METALLIC (309) Upholstery STOFF MILLPOINT/GRAU (D7TT) Prod.date 1997-04-10 Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S214A AUT.STABIL.-CONTROL+TRAKTION(ASC+T) Automatic stability control (ASC+T) S240A LEDERLENKRAD Leather steering wheel S243A AIRBAG FUER BEIFAHRER Airbag for front passenger S315A HECKSCHEIBENWISCHER Rear window wiper P337A M SPORTPAKET M Sports package S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Sports seat S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights S530A KLIMAANLAGE Air conditioning S676A HIFI LAUTSPRECHERSYSTEM HiFi speaker system S692A CD WECHSLER I-BUS VORBEREITUNG Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus S704A M SPORTFAHRWERK M Sports suspension S818A BATTERIEHAUPTSCHALTER Battery master switch S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | 09-03-2013, 01:08 AM | #1962 | | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Laguna hills Posts: 10 |
Quote: Originally Posted by wolferj Here you go, CJ;
VIN WBACG8321VKC81547
Type code CG83
Type 318TI (USA)
E series E36 (5)
Series 3
Type COMP
Steering LL
Doors 3
Engine M44
Displacement 1.90
Power 103
Drive HECK
Transmission AUT
Colour ARKTISSILBER METALLIC (309)
Upholstery STOFF MILLPOINT/GRAU (D7TT)
Prod.date 1997-04-10
Code Description (interface) Description (EPC)
S214A AUT.STABIL.-CONTROL+TRAKTION(ASC+T) Automatic stability control (ASC+T)
S240A LEDERLENKRAD Leather steering wheel
S243A AIRBAG FUER BEIFAHRER Airbag for front passenger
S315A HECKSCHEIBENWISCHER Rear window wiper
P337A M SPORTPAKET M Sports package
S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric
S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package
S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Sports seat
S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights
S530A KLIMAANLAGE Air conditioning
S676A HIFI LAUTSPRECHERSYSTEM HiFi speaker system
S692A CD WECHSLER I-BUS VORBEREITUNG Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S704A M SPORTFAHRWERK M Sports suspension
S818A BATTERIEHAUPTSCHALTER Battery master switch
S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package | Wow that's awesome, thanks for the info! I had no idea I had a the M sport package and M sport suspension, and I don't think the previous owner had any idea either! That's great news, if only it were stick haha. Also had no idea it had a 6-cd changer since that was not mentioned from the previous owner either, where do I find the unit that hold the cd's? hahah Great info, thanks I think I got away with a better deal than the other owner thought! | | | | | 09-03-2013, 01:18 AM | #1963 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Quote: Originally Posted by cjreed92 Wow that's awesome, thanks for the info! I had no idea I had a the M sport package and M sport suspension, and I don't think the previous owner had any idea either! That's great news, if only it were stick haha. Also had no idea it had a 6-cd changer since that was not mentioned from the previous owner either, where do I find the unit that hold the cd's? hahah Great info, thanks I think I got away with a better deal than the other owner thought! | An Arctic Silver sport is a great looking ti, nice find. The VIN report shows "S692A CD WECHSLER I-BUS VORBEREITUNG Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus" That means the car was pre-wired for the cd changer, but wasn't installed. The I-bus note is the style of connector used (mainly from 96 and later). __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | 09-08-2013, 06:29 AM | #1964 | | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 5 |
KC81236 | | | | | 09-08-2013, 05:56 PM | #1965 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Billy KC81236 | Here you go, Billy... VIN WBACG8326VKC81236 Type code CG83 Type 318TI (USA) E series E36 (5) Series 3 Type COMP Steering LL Doors 3 Engine M44 Displacement 1.90 Power 103 Drive HECK Transmission AUT Colour ALPINWEISS 3 (300) Upholstery STOFF JACQUARD M.BE/SANDGRAU (E1BE) Prod.date 1997-03-03 Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S214A AUT.STABIL.-CONTROL+TRAKTION(ASC+T) Automatic stability control (ASC+T) S242A FAHRERAIRBAG MIT SERIENKRANZ(PUR) Steering wheel airbag S243A AIRBAG FUER BEIFAHRER Airbag for front passenger S315A HECKSCHEIBENWISCHER Rear window wiper S341A STOSSFAENGER KOMPLETT IN WAGENFARBE Bumpers completely in body colour S401A SCHIEBE-HEBEDACH, ELEKTRISCH Lift-up-and-slide-back sunroof, electric S441A RAUCHERPAKET Smoker package S530A KLIMAANLAGE Air conditioning S676A HIFI LAUTSPRECHERSYSTEM HiFi speaker system S692A CD WECHSLER I-BUS VORBEREITUNG Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus S818A BATTERIEHAUPTSCHALTER Battery master switch S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | |
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