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that is weird. maybe its because it has a different path to where its put in the interior? __________________ 
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll  ...
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...? |  |  | | 01-21-2010, 06:18 AM | #47 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
I suspect that the sedans is slightly longer, as the engine bay battery post sits up higher in a sedan as opposed to a coupe... probably why Marv and I are coming up a little bit short in the cable area... __________________ 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! | | | | | 01-21-2010, 06:44 AM | #48 | | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 |
Quote: Originally Posted by wolferj  Marv and I are coming up a little bit short in the cable area... | [giggle] Sorry... I couldn't stop myself. To answer Jean's question (and get back on topic)... Based on this site, our cars need a battery with a CCA rating of 232. __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH!
THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR
Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler
From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | | | 01-21-2010, 06:54 AM | #49 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
It was meant to be a "little" joke  thanks for giggling! __________________ 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! | | | | | 01-21-2010, 06:59 AM | #50 | | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 |
Quote: Originally Posted by wolferj It was meant to be a "little" joke thanks for giggling! | Just to clarify... I was giggling WITH you, not AT you. heh heh __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH!
THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR
Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler
From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | | | 01-21-2010, 07:01 AM | #51 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
I have a coupe cable as well. Hey, I'm a grow-er not a show-er   Perhaps the sedan cable would be more suitable for the battery relocate mod. | | | | | 01-21-2010, 07:05 AM | #52 | | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 |
Hopefully this will be my last off-topic contribution here, but a couple of my favorite cliche' lines are applicable here. So, directed at nobody in particular, I'll submit...
1) That's what she said.
2) Ya know, I heard that about you.
To hopefully get back on-topic... does anybody know if that "232 CCA" figure is anywhere close to being correct? __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH!
THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR
Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler
From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | | | 01-23-2010, 09:50 PM | #53 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TN Posts: 216 |
ok as most of you know i am new to the ti thing but i was in the honda scene for a long time and hell some of them hide everything wire,battery,brake lines, brake boosters and all. but i have seen the put them in the glove box fenders, and ,back bumper. i know you have done it but thought i might still add | | | | | 01-23-2010, 10:05 PM | #54 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Quote: Originally Posted by roadrash does anybody know if that "232 CCA" figure is anywhere close to being correct? | The Bosch Miata battery is rated for 330-400 CCA's... the smaller Odyssey/dynabatt batteries are rated for 200-220 cca's. I think the quoted 232 CCA's number is low... I would guess that that would be the minimum required, but a higher number is preferred. __________________ 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! | | | | | 01-24-2010, 01:35 AM | #55 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,814 |
i looked on all data and it shows min cca 262 __________________  5/96 318TI Sport BIG TURBO | | | | | 01-24-2010, 01:53 AM | #56 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
Quote: Originally Posted by FNEG ok as most of you know i am new to the ti thing but i was in the honda scene for a long time and hell some of them hide everything wire,battery,brake lines, brake boosters and all. but i have seen the put them in the glove box fenders, and ,back bumper. i know you have done it but thought i might still add | funny you mention that, a guy with a Civic on a local forum just did that, his proportioning valve and most of his brake lines coming off the master cylinder are behind the dash and all his wiring is run inside the frame rails and behind the fenders, it actually looks really nice | | | | | 01-24-2010, 02:07 AM | #57 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TN Posts: 216 |
Quote: Originally Posted by tiFreak funny you mention that, a guy with a Civic on a local forum just did that, his proportioning valve and most of his brake lines coming off the master cylinder are behind the dash and all his wiring is run inside the frame rails and behind the fenders, it actually looks really nice | yeah i did a wire tuck on my last honda. one day i will bring the honda boy stuff to the table on the ti. lol (not bashing the bmw peeps but the honda guy's go all out on their civic's beyond what most people do for their rides)here is a before and after shot of my last ride.   i wish i had a pic of it after i got the header on it and tucked the o2 wire but still a big improvement. lol | | | | | 01-25-2010, 02:05 AM | #58 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
this is how mine turned out. couldn't hide the cable to all the way yet because of the power for the amp. but will tuck it away on my next day off.   __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
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...? | | | | | 02-12-2010, 07:54 PM | #59 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Jax, FL Posts: 541 |
Local AZ is quoting me $94 for a "Miata" battery. I made up a year since I wasn't sure what year would be used for this project. Quote: Originally Posted by Marv17 So today my mother needed a new battery for her 300e mercedes wagon and I thought to myself what a perfect time to get myself a new smaller battery. What I ended up doing is swapping my battery thats like 1 yr old into the old school Benz and bought myself a Miata battery from Autozone like James did except he bought his on an online store. It fit alright but my positive cable is short for some reason and I don't want to take the passenger interior apart today since its pouring like crazy. The one I bought from my Autozone here is a bit more snug though, no biggy, still better than my massive battery. We'll see how this one holds up. | | | | | | 02-16-2010, 02:10 AM | #60 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Quote: Originally Posted by wolferj No lost trunk space, no lost tools, no removal of spare, and a regular battery!
I also weighed the car today with the stock M42 motor;
Front wheels only on the scale: 1460 lbs
Rear wheels only on the scale: 1300 lbs
whole car on the scale: 2780 lbs
(I account for the 20 extra lbs from stock weight due to the heavier Vader seats...) | Had an opportunity to do a quick weigh on the car, post swap - 2900 lbs w/ 1/2 tank of gas... So 120 lbs = 2 extra cylinders.. __________________ 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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