» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM Today 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 316,990 Views | | | | | | | 05-23-2005, 05:16 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pomfret Ct Posts: 277 | Euro pic post Post your favorite picks of BMW compacts, but they can't be from the states. You might have a hard time reading it but this is my all time favorite compact or should i say kompact. http://www.bmw-freunde.de/miche.html | | | 05-24-2005, 04:58 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pomfret Ct Posts: 277 | c'mon bump people, lets see some pics | | | 05-24-2005, 06:30 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Posts: 465 | Damn, that is one niiice Ti....It makes me wanna swap my wheels for some deep-dish 3-piece ones. __________________ | | | 05-24-2005, 02:50 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 822 | It looks nice because its so simple and clean. I like how they didn't to too many exterior mods. The E46 front bumper looks good on it too. | | | 05-24-2005, 06:55 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pomfret Ct Posts: 277 | Those wheels are 500 a pc rear and 370 front. I looked em up cause i wanted them. | | | 06-01-2005, 10:05 AM | #6 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 6 | Here is my 318ti. Its a 1996 model and its imported from Germany. The rims were originally for a 330xi E46 and measure 7.5" front and 8.5" rear with 225/45 and 245/40 tires. I am planning on fitting the car with sport Koni's and lower it, but Im not sure how much lowering it needs to look good and still be driveable during the winter I was thinking somewhere around 1.6" front and 0.8" rear. Maybe this is a better angle for judging the amount of lowering needed: ' | | | 06-01-2005, 03:37 PM | #7 | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 | Quote: Originally Posted by needle332rur Post your favorite picks of BMW compacts, but they can't be from the states. You might have a hard time reading it but this is my all time favorite compact or should i say kompact. http://www.bmw-freunde.de/miche.html | Thats one ugly interior __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | 06-01-2005, 06:49 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pomfret Ct Posts: 277 | Quote: Originally Posted by Tyler Thats one ugly interior | Thats the best part, well that and the wheels and the suspension and the fact that it's a 323ti (factory six cyl). | | | 06-01-2005, 08:47 PM | #9 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 6 | Well six cyl isnt only positive. They are heavier, so the weight distribution isnt as good as the 318ti. I do think it has an alu block though, so its not that bad really. The six cyl engine will also consume more fuel, but gas is still pretty cheap in the US compared to Europe. Also, parts and service for a six cylinder will be more expensive. Tyler's remark about ugly interior in the German 323ti is mostly because of the colour I think. This is the way my 318ti looks like on the inside. No heated seats, damn germans must be freezing their asses off It came with a BMW Original CD/radio and NO sunroof (hint: sun roofs are HEAVY!) | | | 06-01-2005, 10:39 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Posts: 465 | That interior is in great shape Dexton!I love the euro-steering wheel. __________________ | | | 06-02-2005, 12:56 AM | #11 | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Warwick, RI Posts: 26 | Quote: Originally Posted by dexton Well six cyl isnt only positive. They are heavier, so the weight distribution isnt as good as the 318ti. I do think it has an alu block though, so its not that bad really. The six cyl engine will also consume more fuel, but gas is still pretty cheap in the US compared to Europe. Also, parts and service for a six cylinder will be more expensive. Tyler's remark about ugly interior in the German 323ti is mostly because of the colour I think. This is the way my 318ti looks like on the inside. No heated seats, damn germans must be freezing their asses off It came with a BMW Original CD/radio and NO sunroof (hint: sun roofs are HEAVY!) | That interior looks great!! My driver's side sport seat is quite worn out on the bolsters, I wish it looked that good! I love that steering wheel, too. It's compact and sporty. We had it on our '00 3-series, and it was really nice. __________________ 1997 318ti Sport, Alaska Blue w/ Black & Grey Interior, | | | 06-02-2005, 01:04 AM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 | Nice ride, I don't like the inside as well. It's just ok! It's clean that a plus! | | | 06-16-2005, 03:13 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: tailgating your slow ass Posts: 518 | nice ride I love the interior in that car and the seats . But i really want that arm rest in my car i hate the arm rest in there now it sucks but nice ride post pics when you get the konis on | | | 06-16-2005, 05:05 PM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 | I have that wheel for my future club Sport. selling my non-SRS Mtech II sometime to comp for it. | | | 07-10-2005, 12:06 PM | #15 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 6 | Quote: Originally Posted by myblueTI I love the interior in that car and the seats . But i really want that arm rest in my car i hate the arm rest in there now it sucks but nice ride post pics when you get the konis on | Here's a before-and-after pic. First pic is before I bought it, second is 3 days ago: I still think its a little high in the back(EDIT: not really visible in this pic), I would like it maybe 10mm(0.4") lower. This is with Sport Konis (yellow) and lowering springs 35mm(front) and 15mm(back). Oh, and the old springs looked like this: Quite happy with the upgrade in terms of handling! Im eager to test it on a track, which I will hopefully do in August | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |