 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 384,559 Views | |  |  |  |  07-25-2005, 05:32 AM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northern IL Posts: 263 |  M3 compatible parts
I need to know if an M3 X-brace will fit in a TI. I assume that most parts off of an M3 will fit into a TI with a little creativity, or am I wrong? Is there anything in particular that won't? Also, would brake pads from a 325 fit on a stock brake system for a TI? Thanks |  |  | | 07-25-2005, 05:37 AM | #2 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
e36 m3 x-brace will fit. it was originally put on the e36 cabrio. there are a number of how-to's on this site and others.
e36 m3 front brakes can be retrofitted, you need the spindles, calipers and carriers. actually, the whole front suspension from an e36 m3 can be retorfitted (including the sway bar) - keep in mind the springs will be for a heavier engine (unless you transplant the engine as well). rear brakes/suspension won't work because the ti uses (more or less) the e30 rear suspension.
m3 motor can be transplanted, many have done or are in process of getting it done. there are some caveats so read up on it if you're going to do it.
what else are you looking to migrate to your ti from an m3? __________________ 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 | | | | | 07-27-2005, 08:42 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | 
Hey Eric Since you are so damn helpful  , how about listing what model and year M3 cars have headlights, steering wheels, seats, body parts etc.....that would fit on our cars. I don't want upgraded brakes, just the accessories that my car doesn't have. Then I can go junkin' for cool parts on Long Island.  Quote: | Originally Posted by cali-ti e36 m3 x-brace will fit. it was originally put on the e36 cabrio. there are a number of how-to's on this site and others.
e36 m3 front brakes can be retrofitted, you need the spindles, calipers and carriers. actually, the whole front suspension from an e36 m3 can be retorfitted (including the sway bar) - keep in mind the springs will be for a heavier engine (unless you transplant the engine as well). rear brakes/suspension won't work because the ti uses (more or less) the e30 rear suspension.
m3 motor can be transplanted, many have done or are in process of getting it done. there are some caveats so read up on it if you're going to do it.
what else are you looking to migrate to your ti from an m3? | __________________ 
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 07-27-2005, 11:48 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northern IL Posts: 263 |
Thanks for responding. I eventually plan to dop the 6 cylinder M3 motor, but for now i want to learn to drive on the track in an under-powered car. i have a friend who is upgrading his m3, so he has a list of parts that i could buy, so i think i'll do brakes and that brace. we'll see what else he comes up with. | | | | | 08-19-2005, 07:31 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA, USA Posts: 253 |
I have an x-brace on my car - pretty easy setup. Most brake pad manufacturers use the same part number for the 318ti and e36 325 aftermarket brake pads, so no trouble there either. I think the only difference is the ventilated rotors on the 325. __________________ Andy Chittum - Mad Man Motorsports | | | | |
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