» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 405,319 Views | | | | | 01-20-2005, 05:36 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 28 | 318TI classify as an E36 I have recently purchased a bmw 318ti 95 i want to get peoples opinions on what i should do as my first upgrade for under $1000. Does my 318ti classify as an E36? and would the parts be similar to a 325i and a 328i. I am have been looking at this website http://www.turnermotorsport.com/ please let me know of any sites you might suggest for parts or information. I have been thinking of and air filter or exchaust or even a performance chip Also i am not very car literate and i would love a website that would explain to me the various parts and the pros and cons of each upgrade. thanks | | | 01-20-2005, 05:52 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 | it's e36/5 | | | 01-20-2005, 06:55 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | Sorry nothings that easy. Start doing searches here for "chip" or "exhaust" etc and you'll get a bunch of educated opinions. Check out the section on this forum of refering websites. You can chip your '95 and get a few more horses out. Most people go for exhaust and suspension mods which can both be accomplished sub $1000. What to do first depends on what you want more of- performance, style, sounds, etc. Do you have a base, sport or ?? __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 01-20-2005, 07:29 PM | #4 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 28 | I have a base model I think. Does the sport model have a decal on it denoted the sport verison. I would like to have some bottom end power. I find the the car has pretty good top-end power (i.e. 4th, 5th gear) but not much pick up between 1 and 2 and 3rd. I am looking for performance handling and accleration with some style (thru front or side skirts. | | | 01-20-2005, 07:47 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | The sports have wider side moulding with an ///M than the base and active. Plus the front bumper is from the luxo M3 and the rear looks like an M3 minus the trunk. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti 2003 MINI Cooper S 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 01-20-2005, 07:56 PM | #6 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 28 | ok then i definately don't have the sport edition | | | 01-20-2005, 09:41 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | Looks like you want what I want. I added a new muffler, no performance increase. Just bought a nice almost new limited slip diff, hope that helps me in the low gears. Then the next thing I think is a lightweight flywheel. The flywheel and diff upgrades hopefully will give me what I want, and probably what you want too. Quote: Originally Posted by manhands78 I have a base model I think. Does the sport model have a decal on it denoted the sport verison. I would like to have some bottom end power. I find the the car has pretty good top-end power (i.e. 4th, 5th gear) but not much pick up between 1 and 2 and 3rd. I am looking for performance handling and accleration with some style (thru front or side skirts. | __________________ 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 | | | 01-21-2005, 05:08 PM | #8 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 28 | does an air intake provide more top end horse power or low end? With a suspension upgrade what would i upgrade? the shocks, springs, swing arms?? What does a performance chip actually do? and does it result in more wear and tear on the engine and components? | | | 01-21-2005, 08:23 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 | If you do an air intake it must use a heat shield otherwise you will probably loose power. I don't know how much a CAI gives you but it sounds nice! Suspension should be done in sets. If you are replacing springs I would match them with the complimentary shocks. Chips may cause a bit more wear and tear since your rev limiter is raised. __________________ ...steven BMW CCA #146825 1996 BMW 328ti 2003 MINI Cooper S 2016 M235i www.bmwcca.org | | | 01-21-2005, 08:53 PM | #10 | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 28 | What an air intake cost? something that would create more hp with the heat sheild etc. any is there a good brand or site i should vist for parts? | | | 01-21-2005, 09:12 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,022 | Quote: Originally Posted by manhands78 What an air intake cost? something that would create more hp with the heat sheild etc. any is there a good brand or site i should vist for parts? | I've heard that the one at BMPdesign.com is good. | | | 03-01-2005, 03:18 PM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cola. SC Posts: 344 | I've talked to a guy who works at BMPdesign,.... Chris... he said that chips don't really do much for our cars. BTW... the I-20 exit sucks over there. I spit on it. Oh yeah... Chris owns a ti, too.... he's done a couple engine swaps as well. | | | | 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 | | | |