What did you do to your car today?

[Jean H.318TI]

Post it up!

did you put a cold-air intake?
Did you check the tire pressure?

whatever it is, post it up! Lets see what people is doing these days!

[Jean H.318TI]

check the suspension for more damage
check all fluids
replace power steering fluid
check tire pressure
paint the rear defuser
paint the rear bumper molding.

[ZEK]

Got a new thermostat on. The Ti's heat really gets hot now.

[tiFreak]

I had to spray de-icer around the seam of the door on my Subaru this morning, it was frozen shut :lol:

[318ti_pt]

I buyed a gas cap with key and its on the Ti!!:biggrin:

[ChItalian1027]

removed the 3.5in of snow off my car to go to a friends house today, going to have to do that tomorrow :rolleyes:

[tiFreak]

I knocked out a Subaru foglight "drifting" into a snowbank a couple days ago :lol:

[ChItalian1027]

I knocked out a Subaru foglight "drifting" into a snowbank a couple days ago :lol:

the owner see it?

[cooljess76]

the owner see it?

It's his winter beater. Subaru Wagon:wink:

[tiFreak]

the owner see it?

lol, well if you want to get technical, the owner saw it right from the drivers seat, I should have specified that it was my Subaru :lol:

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj183/tiFreak/0105001315.jpg

[wolferj-RIP]

Added 2 more cylinders and approx. 60 more hpw...
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/wolferj/swap%20album/IMG_3253.jpg

[Jean H.318TI]

Sick

[Xenocide]

Picked up head from machine shop for the e39.

[BMW_Hatchback]

cleaned snow off of it, and then made a sig for bfc

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x77/chope07/HDR_DSCF0105_6_7_sig.jpg

[BMW_Hatchback]

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x77/chope07/DSCF0108.jpg

[wolferj-RIP]

cleaned snow off of it, and then made a sig for bfc

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x77/chope07/HDR_DSCF0105_6_7_sig.jpg

Excellent pic, Cedric... Well Done!

[BMW_Hatchback]

Excellent pic, Cedric... Well Done!

Thanks James, would you like a sig for your beautiful new 325ti? Welcome to the fraternity of the swapped :cool:

[roadrash]

cleaned snow off of it, and then made a sig for bfc
Looks good, but you should have used the rear wheel. :biggrin:

[BMW_Hatchback]

Looks good, but you should have used the rear wheel. :biggrin:

coming right up

[Zerotonine]

i have put 2 new year tyres on as was getting fed up of the nearly worn out kumhos trying to stop me getting places/kill me, and spent ages under the bonnet trying to fish out a <expletive deleted> end of an anti freeze tester out of the radiator.

[BMW_Hatchback]

Looks good, but you should have used the rear wheel. :biggrin:

not quite the rear wheel, but Ti nonetheless

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x77/chope07/Other%20People%20sigs/sig_DSCF0110copy__tonemapped.jpg

[tiFreak]

have you always had that LTW flag on it? I've never noticed it before :laughing

[Bluebimma]

Put in a bid on another ti.

Washed my 357ti.

Kicked my Moreagrun Metallic ti.

Glared at my Hellrot ti.

:biggrin:

[BMW_Hatchback]

have you always had that LTW flag on it? I've never noticed it before :laughing

had it for about a year now

Put in a bid on another ti.

Washed my 357ti.

Kicked my Moreagrun Metallic ti.

Glared at my Hellrot ti.

:biggrin:

lol

[Jean H.318TI]

Washed my 318TI and smoked a civic si on the freeway :)

[ChItalian1027]

Put in a bid on another ti.

Washed my 357ti.

Kicked my Moreagrun Metallic ti.

Glared at my Hellrot ti.

:biggrin:

buying another ti tony??

[BMW_Hatchback]

Washed my 318TI and smoked a civic si on the freeway :)

I'll have the tuna :wink:

[Bozola]

Wondering why the rear of the Ti is still leaking.
________
vaporizer volcano (http://volcanovaporizer.net/)

[Bluebimma]

buying another ti tony??

MAAAAAYBE!

[BMW_Hatchback]

Wondering why the rear of the Ti is still leaking.

Hmm, antenna?

[tiFreak]

have you always had that LTW flag on it? I've never noticed it before :laughing

gah, I keep screwing up the smiley codes between this forum and the other one I'm on :redface:

I went and checked on my ti in storage, put some mousetraps in the interior just in case

[bob///M]

put a m-tech spoiler on today
my Ti needs a right good clean
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/vtr_bad-boy/600spoilerimage.jpg

[BMW_Hatchback]

that looks perfect! right click save

[mohaughn]

Pulled my worn out Ireland Engineering urethane bushings, and installed some bad ass new Vorshlag competition motormounts..

Will fab up a heat shield for them tonight once I'm done at work. Getting ready for a four day track event this weekend.

[BMW_Hatchback]

Today I took off the 17s, put the 16s back on, and removed the front bumper and grill. Preparing it to be worked on again

[MPWR]

Removed the lower intake manifold. And then ran into Spidertri at the dealer parts counter, who's doing the same thing I am....:biggrin:

[BMW_Hatchback]

Removed the lower intake manifold. And then ran into Spidertri at the dealer parts counter, who's doing the same thing I am....:biggrin:

you two have been hiding from me

[MPWR]

Not intentionally. I had to drive my wife to her office today (since it's her ti is spread out all over the garage), and Russel was only half a mile down the street I went there for parts. If I'd had more time I would have come out your way- Russel had very little in stock. They say they'll have the lot in tomorrow morning. We'll see....

[BMW_Hatchback]

Not intentionally. I had to drive my wife to her office today (since it's her ti is spread out all over the garage), and Russel was only half a mile down the street I went there for parts. If I'd had more time I would have come out your way- Russel had very little in stock. They say they'll have the lot in tomorrow morning. We'll see....

s'all good partner

[Jean H.318TI]

fix a flat tire :( (stupid nail) cost me $18

[THAT318]

recieved my tail lights from FRED and painted them black before putting them up. they look good pics tomorrow afternoon once i get this work situation, school, and helping my uncle out the way.

[THAT318]

every time i went out to smoke last night i smiled at my tails :P

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lilsammy69/IMG00344-20100113-0727jpg.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lilsammy69/IMG00345-20100113-0727.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f187/lilsammy69/IMG00343-20100113-0726jpg.jpg

these pictures do no justice... i personally think they look good. only lights id prefer to this would be euros..

and yes i know i need a rear wiper blade.. but im taking the motor and arm off this week more than likely.

[amancuso]

washed and chrome exhaust tip installed.:) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/amancuso/318ti/DSC04490.jpg

[Zerotonine]

Put road tax on it which cost £104.50 for 6 months.What do you mean by 'Euros' style rear lights?

[MPWR]

Removed broken valve cover bolt
Removed and replaced plastic water pipe on block.
Replaced valve cover- it's painted black now, looks spiffy.
Reinstalled lower intake manifold, new gasket.
Reattached electrical 'squid'- oil pressure sensor, coolant temp sensor, DISA controller, alternator, starter, cam pos sensor, crank pos sensor.
Cleaned fuel injectors, replaced upper and lower O-rings.
Reinstalled fuel rail, with new supply line gasket and return line hose.
Reinstalled plug wires and coil.

It looks like an engine again....

[tiFreak]

What do you mean by 'Euros' style rear lights?

he means the lights with the clear turn signals instead of amber

[ChItalian1027]

replaced all wipers

[THAT318]

bad example but these minus the l.e.d.s

http://storage.supremeauction.com/flash/ebay2/13/80/88/13808844/20376192v.jpg

and the chrome part on top is less of a chrome and more of a clearish white? basicly your tail lights..

[Zerotonine]

Ah... These...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v661/zerotonine029/Noplateblocked3.jpg

The ones on the back of my ti...

[Maverix]

I finally transferred the title from my dad's name to mine. I am now the official owner! :biggrin:

[ChItalian1027]

I finally transferred the title from my dad's name to mine. I am now the official owner! :biggrin:

congrats mav!!

drove my ti to the car meet here in chicago

was hopping jae (jae_rex) would go but found out his M44 doesn't like him very much gonna help with the swap in spring he might put an S50/52

[tiFreak]

I finally transferred the title from my dad's name to mine. I am now the official owner! :biggrin:

sweet, I have mine registered and insured under my name but it's still titled under my dad's, but once a car is 15 years old in Vermont it no longer gets a title issued so it's all good, my ti turns 15 in April this year :biggrin:

[ChItalian1027]

wow brendan your ti is older than mine by 5 months

[THAT318]

wait time out. if a car is older than 15 years you dont need a title issued? im not understanding that lol

[tiFreak]

wait time out. if a car is older than 15 years you dont need a title issued? im not understanding that lol

that's in Vermont, not sure about your state

[Jean H.318TI]

i replace the 02 sensor before the non-existing cat lol and check for any codes on the computer or abs system or airbag system and everything is code/trouble free so im happy with that ;)

[THAT318]

its good to hear you dont have any code Jean, thats always a good thing.

i WOULD HAVE REPLACED the hose for my idle control valve that goes to the intake boot... but my cheapass uncle gave me 60 bucks for what a illegal immigrant would have done for maybe 100? the sad part isnt even the 60 it would have been 50 if i would have had change for his 20.. cmon now.. i was working like a slave trying to get everything finished today before he came and added more work on to my load... mines all dry rotted and my car idles like crap cuz of it.. i mean its 60 bucks i didnt have before but im all beat up from going to the gym everyday of the week now and on top of that i need to get a few bucks together for books for school and whatever else i can fix on my car for now.

anyways whatelse did you guys get done today?

[THAT318]

its good to hear you dont have any code Jean, thats always a good thing.

i WOULD HAVE REPLACED the hose for my idle control valve that goes to the intake boot... but my cheapass uncle gave me 60 bucks for what a illegal immigrant would have done for maybe 100? the sad part isnt even the 60 it would have been 50 if i would have had change for his 20.. cmon now.. i was working like a slave trying to get everything finished today before he came and added more work on to my load... mines all dry rotted and my car idles like crap cuz of it.. i mean its 60 bucks i didnt have before but im all beat up from going to the gym everyday of the week now and on top of that i need to get a few bucks together for books for school and whatever else i can fix on my car for now.

anyways whatelse did you guys get done today?

[Jean H.318TI]

wow thats bs but ohh well u got all the work done plus $60 so is not too bad

[amancuso]

wow brendan your ti is older than mine by 5 months

How old are they? Mine is a 5/95 build. The door sticker says 318is/5 :weirdface

[tiFreak]

The door sticker says 318is/5 :weirdface

mine's 6/95, there was a thread a while back where someone else was confused about the sticker, turns out everyone's says 318is/5

[ChItalian1027]

just looked at my door sticker its a 7/95 with 318is/5 so like brendan said every ti has the 318is/5 on it

[mrSwagmatic]

I had left the headlights on bc my instrument cluster has no lights...lol possibly bc i took out the radio and heating console to change the small bulb and socket that lights the heating controls...so i had to boost my car(first used a booster...didn`t work...then booster cables with the green lights verifying the connection...still didnt work so i used normal cables and the alarm goes off totally freaking me out) I think one of the wires from my subs shorted the instrument cluster. I am the helpless mechanic lol my dad is a mechanical engineer and shop owner in Georgia. But I am in Canada with a black on black 95 318ti that I bought this summer. Im learning little by little but this page has helped me so much(expect a donation soon) I`m in love with this car...I wash her all the time and have been enjoying her movement with her new snow tires...donuts all over town!! Sorry if this post was long...I`ve had a long day. ;)

[cooljess76]

I had left the headlights on bc my instrument cluster has no lights...lol possibly bc i took out the radio and heating console to change the small bulb and socket that lights the heating controls...so i had to boost my car(first used a booster...didn`t work...then booster cables with the green lights verifying the connection...still didnt work so i used normal cables and the alarm goes off totally freaking me out) I think one of the wires from my subs shorted the instrument cluster. I am the helpless mechanic lol my dad is a mechanical engineer and shop owner in Georgia. But I am in Canada with a black on black 95 318ti that I bought this summer. Im learning little by little but this page has helped me so much(expect a donation soon) I`m in love with this car...I wash her all the time and have been enjoying her movement with her new snow tires...donuts all over town!! Sorry if this post was long...I`ve had a long day. ;)

You actually shorted out the dimmer rheostat inside of the headlight switch. It controls the instrument cluster lighting. Replace the headlight switch and all is good.

[mrSwagmatic]

lol Apparently! Thanks for your help brother!! Greatly appreciated!

[cooljess76]

lol Apparently! Thanks for your help brother!! Greatly appreciated!

No worries man, it happened to me and several other members. Chances are, your window switches, HVAC controls, Cig lighter and door lock button probably don't light up either. If you remove the headlight switch and carefully take it apart, you'll see a white plastic or ceramic block with what looks like a spring bent in a horseshoe shape. That spring is the rheostat. It's really hard to get a good look at it because of the angle, but usually towards one of the ends you'll be able to locate a break where it shorted out. If you have a very fine tip soldering iron, you can fix it. However, you have to be very careful not to melt the adjacent parts and/or damage the switch/circuitry. The 318ti shares the same headlight switch as the Z3, but is totally different than e36 coupes and sedans. There's two different part#'s for the 318ti/Z3 headlight switches, one has an extra feature(can't remember)but they both work. The factory foglight switch is very similar, but it won't work as the circuitry is completely different and it doesn't have the same pin configuration. Check realoem.com for the correct part#.

[Minninips]

Well, I didn't do it today, but I did it two weeks ago :cool:

Picked some vaders up off a local guy who had a 325 sedan, but originally got the seats from a coupe, so they were perfect for my ti! The driver side bolster (not show in picture) has a small tear, other than that, these things are perfect!!

[wolferj-RIP]

Very nice seats! If you want to fix the worn spot, check my write-up in the DIY section on vader seat repair...

here's the link;

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=25904&highlight=vader

[Minninips]

Very nice seats! If you want to fix the worn spot, check my write-up in the DIY section on vader seat repair...

I already have checked it out... Just a matter of reading it about 5 times, ordering all the leather materials, and spending the weekend doing it.

[wolferj-RIP]

pm me if you have any questions or want advice...

[ChItalian1027]

snow drifted my car at midnight :biggrin:

[Jean H.318TI]

took the whole intake apart and clean everything and found out the pcv valve was full of that white nasty stuff so i clean all that and got a new hose too so hopefully that clear the check engine lights.

check tire pressure

check rear brakes, took everything apart and clean all the rust and stuff

grind the lip on the nose panel by the fender and bumper that was hitting the tire taking really fast turns

[XMcBainX]

I DROVE MY CAR TODAY!


NO WAY!

[THAT318]

got some eyelids for free today, but i was busy at work all day so no time to tape them on, is there any better way to put the eyelids on than 3m double sided tape?

[tiFreak]

that's what I used, works pretty good, if you have stock headlights you'll need to grind one of the adjuster nipples off though

[matt4068]

I modified the tailight housing for the additional brake lights, and put on new wheels and tires. and i was drifting tonight too, in the snow.

[ChItalian1027]

finally drove my car in about a week. started then died, then cranked still no start, cranked again, then died, left it off for awhile, then started. gonna replace my starter when it warms up. going to be driving my mom's prius :rolleyes: also may have to replace my battery and alternator soon

[Marv17]

put some M3 style mirrors on finally. Took me forever to get them, but not bad for $70 bucks new from a local guy that didn't end up using them.

check motor oil and topped it off.
cleaned engine bay.

[MPWR]

Dug it out of the snow and drove it for the first time in two weeks (been on travel). I've missed it- especially compared to the wretched little rental I'd been using!

[Jean H.318TI]

fix the driver window regulator, re-grease all the movin parts and got new plastic sliders and stuff hopefully last longer than normal

[TInYoface]

New tires. an oil change. Cleaned the fuel system. Complete tune up. Ran diagnostics. Washed it (hehe my fav part) Drove it to work, Staired at it out the window! =))))

[wolferj-RIP]

Installed my cd43 stereo, made a new cover for the rear battery location, and repaired the clip on the rear speaker cover so my hatch cover doesn't rattle anymore!

[Zerotonine]

Changed stock head unit for a Sony item... and changed HT leads. Tomorrow I will attack the crap start up with carb cleaner and WD40. Must get oil changed very soon and new exhaust as all the baffles are shot.

[ChItalian1027]

Installed my cd43 stereo, made a new cover for the rear battery location, and repaired the clip on the rear speaker cover so my hatch cover doesn't rattle anymore!

James where did you get your CD43?

washed my car today :)

[Jean H.318TI]

replaced tie rods assembly and did the aligment

[cloud9193]

threw on the german license plate, checked oil, looked under the hood (idk what i was looking for)

[wolferj-RIP]

James where did you get your CD43?

washed my car today :)

Bought it from a member here... He had bought it from an ebay seller, then decided to get a Nakamichi head unit...

[DataTraveler]

replaced spark plugs, cleaned it out a bit (i'm a slob), cussed at my leaky left rear tire, realized the rubber boot from the MAF to the ASC-T actuator was torn.... decided the whole "intake muffler" crap has got to go! :tongue:

[familytruckster]

Used it to take the kids to the bus stop. Another 1/4 mile on the odometer. Brings the total milage in the last year to a tad over 7 miles!

[Jovela]

Finished DIY - How to change 318ti rear speakers
Finished DIY - DIY M3 Side View Mirrors
Installed new starter
Installed new Headlights (exactly like Mr. Crows) http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=29526

Restored Mille Miglias and finally installed em.

feels like a new car in my driveway all over again :biggrin:

[Marv17]

Installed my cd43 stereo, made a new cover for the rear battery location, and repaired the clip on the rear speaker cover so my hatch cover doesn't rattle anymore!


Hey James, what does your cover look like now?
I still need to make one for myself and trying to get ideas.

[Mr.Squeelerz]

Purchased new rotors, brake pads, and some M/mirrors. Next, I need to order up the cooling system replacements. Hope to have this Ti road worthy by summer.

[ChItalian1027]

Bought it from a member here... He had bought it from an ebay seller, then decided to get a Nakamichi head unit...

oh ok, how do you like it? i'm thinking of buying one myself, just need to find one :frown:

[Flametail]

Installed my new rear speaker covers that I bought from Zboot, and re did the 6" speaker conversion and like my second way better.

[wolferj-RIP]

Hey James, what does your cover look like now?
I still need to make one for myself and trying to get ideas.

Nothing special, just the bottom of a plain black plastic box cut to fit over the battery. I'll try and take a pic this weekend...

oh ok, how do you like it? i'm thinking of buying one myself, just need to find one :frown:

The sound is a big improvement over the factory and as good as most aftermarket units. Still having some issues with trying to hook up an ipod to it (my 95 doesn't have the right cd changer cable that the ipod dock hooks upto...)

Installed my new rear speaker covers that I bought from Zboot, and re did the 6" speaker conversion and like my second way better.

What did you do differently this time? I used your first write-up as a guideline for my 6" speaker install and it worked out very well...

[Flametail]

What did you do differently this time? I used your first write-up as a guideline for my 6" speaker install and it worked out very well...

I just bent some of the tabs in and only put in one screw and allowed to it hang kinda freely, I thought I blew out one of my speakers but I found out that it was just smushed against the bracket so I just put in one screw and let the side rest on the part I cut out and then the front just hangs down.

[Dave_PA]

I finally got to pull her out of the garage and give her a nice bath then got her ready to detail over the next couple of nights.

[dahamler]

I got sick of trying to find my window switches in the racecar (I had left them hanging where the center console use to be) so I decided to make a panel to make things easier to reach.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/dahamler/P1070302.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/dahamler/P1070300.jpghttp://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/dahamler/P1070303.jpg

[Flametail]

I got sick of trying to find my window switches in the racecar (I had left them hanging where the center console use to be) so I decided to make a panel to make things easier to reach.

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/dahamler/P1070302.jpg
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/dahamler/P1070300.jpghttp://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj125/dahamler/P1070303.jpg

That is AWESOME! If I didn't have a radio in mine, I would so do that...maybe out of a stop sign or something, lol

[Marv17]

finally got around to changing out my pre-cat oxygen sensors. they seemed to look as if they were the originals, hopefully i'll get better gas mileage now.

[tiFreak]

I did a little customizing to my winter beater :lol:

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj183/tiFreak/100_0663.jpg

yes, I need a hobby :redface:

[THE ROCKET]

I installed those silly plastic seat belt retracter bolt covers, next it will be a new cowling

Gator...

[MacUser]

I installed those silly plastic seat belt retracter bolt covers, next it will be a new cowling

Gator...

Got photos and part numbers? I think I'm missing one.

[THE ROCKET]

Getting of work soon going to wash The Rocket so hopefully I will have some pics to post tomorrow.

Gator..:biggrin:

[THE ROCKET]

Got photos and part numbers? I think I'm missing one.
The part number is #72-11-8-119-186 and this is the cover for the bolt that is located on the B-pillar, they are dirt cheap. Buy a few you well lose them or they will fall off...

Gator..

[wolferj-RIP]

Hey James, what does your cover look like now?
I still need to make one for myself and trying to get ideas.

Here are some pics...
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/wolferj/car%20photos/IMG_4072.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/wolferj/car%20photos/IMG_4074.jpg

It's just a plastic box I cut to fit over the battery and mimic the recess;

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/wolferj/car%20photos/IMG_4071.jpg

[MacUser]

Here are some pics...

Looks great! I was just thinking out the battery relocation yesterday. Is that a smaller-than-stock battery?

[wolferj-RIP]

^^^ Did that a couple of weeks ago^^^

Here's what I actually did today;

I was never quite satisfied with the shade of purple that I did my Style 5's in, so I got a custom mixed color that is BMW color 283 "Daytona Metallic Violet"

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/wolferj/car%20photos/IMG_4076.jpg

Pictures don't do the color justice, it has much more depth and richness than the first color I did them in;

Old color;
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/wolferj/car%20photos/IMG_3209.jpg

New color;
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/wolferj/car%20photos/IMG_4083.jpg

[wolferj-RIP]

Looks great! I was just thinking out the battery relocation yesterday. Is that a smaller-than-stock battery?

Yes, it is quite a bit smaller... It is a battery from a 90-05 Miata...

[Mr.Squeelerz]

Gotta say...I'm really digging the wheels! Nice touch!
^^^ Did that a couple of weeks ago^^^

Here's what I actually did today;

I was never quite satisfied with the shade of purple that I did my Style 5's in, so I got a custom mixed color that is BMW color 283 "Daytona Metallic Violet"

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/wolferj/car%20photos/IMG_4076.jpg

Pictures don't do the color justice, it has much more depth and richness than the first color I did them in;

Old color;
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/wolferj/car%20photos/IMG_3209.jpg

New color;
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll133/wolferj/car%20photos/IMG_4083.jpg

[wolferj-RIP]

Thanks!

I know that the color is "unconventional" to say the least, but I wanted these to be unique... Who else would even dare? :)

[ChItalian1027]

This isn't what I did to my car but what my car did to me.

So I was driving to the local meet tonight, so I start the car and its idling at 2,000rpm in neutral, I don't think anything of it, and as I come up to a stop light my battery light comes on then my oil light comes on then my car dies, then my CEL comes on. So I quickly put it in neutral and start it up, and its idling at 1,000rpm normally its at 750-800rpm. My heat isn't on or anything. So I continue driving. Come up to another stop light and same thing. Car starts to over heat, so I put the heat on so it doesn't go into the red. So now I don't know what is going on, so I turn around and head back home. Another stop light, I'm only 5min from my house. Come to another stop light, same thing again. As I'm heading back home, I'm at a stop light heat on windows down so I don't get to hot starting to get to the middle of the temp gauge start going temp decreases. So I get home and put it into the garage and look over the engine. Coolant level is fine, check the dip stick its on the first indicator. CRAP. The last time I did an oil change was in May last summer, so I check underneath of the car, no oil, no coolant on the floor, and no oil leaks. THANK GOD! So I have reason to believe I need to do an oil change, but I'm not entirely sure. THIS IS REALLY PISSING ME OFF because I drove the car the entire day yesterday and today, so i'm not sure whats going on :mad: any help would be appreciated. My dad thinks it needs an oil change as well, so I may do that tomorrow, since I'm on spring break. Also my dad thinks it could be the battery since I haven't changed that since I first got the car from my uncle in 2005.

Sorry for the 6,000,000 words
/rant

[DataTraveler]

From the service manual...

For reference, the BMW Oil Service requirements are approximately equivalent to the maintenance that other European manufacturers specify at interval with a maximum of every 7500 miles or 6 months.

Even if you only put 10 miles on your car in the last 10 months. The oil should still be changed. Oils, mineral and synthetic, change over time.

[gimp]

That being said, "bad oil" would have caused all of your problems. Get the oil changed, but something else, or some combination of things, is going on.

Could be an air bubble in the coolant and a bad tps or other sensor.

[amancuso]

Wolfer, not really a fan of coloured wheels but those daytona coloured ones look fan-FREAKIN-tastic!

Oh, my ti is getting a rest today. Drove the 540 for a change.

[ChItalian1027]

That being said, "bad oil" would have caused all of your problems. Get the oil changed, but something else, or some combination of things, is going on.

Could be an air bubble in the coolant and a bad tps or other sensor.

From the service manual...



Even if you only put 10 miles on your car in the last 10 months. The oil should still be changed. Oils, mineral and synthetic, change over time.

Ok thanks guys, since this happened to me last night, I'm going to be driving my mom's prius for the next couple of days. I don't really have time to do the oil change since I'm going to be leaving for school on sunday and will be spending that time with the family. Thanks for the help guys!

Could it also be the fuel pump/rails?

[jgood808]

I filled her up with premium(needs it every few tanks) and rubbed her down in armor all

[Jean H.318TI]

raced her last weekend vs. my brothers jetta (2 people each car)

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ps. i know is illegal but i dont really care, so just save ur neg comments for urself :wink:

[ChItalian1027]

jean, i saw this yesterday, i was wondering who was in the jetta

[Philly]

your car looks mint rollin jean! what motor was the jetta? 2.0?


Heres what I did today - mostly yesterday.

Wheres the engine harness??!! lol
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k238/iamphilly/DSC02742.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k238/iamphilly/DSC02743.jpg

Valves looking pretty clean! guess all that Shell 91 really does keep em clean!
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k238/iamphilly/DSC02744.jpg



Should have done the manifold swap while I had it all apart... but this was just a wiring harness replacement. Mani swap coming when I can afford the injectors, 3.5"hfm, M3 cams and a re-map.
I read alot of DIY's on the manifold removal, and everyone made it seem so difficult, i was terrified. Its mainly the last bolt near the firewall that people complain about but with a cheap ass swivel socket, I had no issues getting it out at all. The most annoying part for me was getting that effing fuel rail out of the way enough. I popped off an injector but gas started dripping out, and with my old school mechanic light I didn't want to risk burning the house down! lol
I also thought the wiring harness was going to be a big deal, but everything was so obvious to me once I got the mani off that it was no issue... its back together now, not as pretty as OEM wiring looms, but the wires are all tied down and you can't tell from looking at it, so im happy!

Only kicker, I broke the plastic tab on my vaccuum resevoir... no big deal to me, as long as it doesn't rattle around. ZIPTIES FTW! ;)

[Jean H.318TI]

your car looks mint rollin jean! what motor was the jetta? 2.0?

no wonder why people wants to race me all the time lol. :rolleyes:
yeah his car is a 2.0 with K&N CAI, is faster than stock 1.8t :eek:



loooks like a PITA to swap that wiring harness

[ChItalian1027]

looks good phil. does your engine have the vanos or no vanos? if it does i would get the dr. vanos kit.

[Mr. Crow]

1. debadge
2. Lamin-X
3. LED license plate bulbs(much brighter)

beer.

[DataTraveler]

nightshades'd my tails and side markers... think i wanna do my front corners and my 3rd brake light lens too.
ripped all the OE intake plumbing off and slapped on a cone. require cleaner engine bay.

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

Last Friday oil change and filter Mobil 1 15-50 @ 3,000 miles (Turbo so I do oil changes a lot). This Friday Front brakes and I did it in 1 hour just like "Just Brakes(r)" but didn't come back with the bull crap extra bill "you need to rebuild your calipars and replace all hoses and springs and valves and muflers bearings and gutinator valves, etc. It's going to cost you $2,899.95.". "Please bend over while I slide this in, it will only hurt for 3 months while you pay it off"

Only cost me $59 for the brakes and I did the sensor too. WaHoo...Got 60,000+ out of the fronts which I changed w/rotors when I purchased the car and I've never changed the backs since I've had the car still got 50% on them:biggrin:

[familytruckster]

Went to Tisher BMW (getbmwparts.com) and picked up all the coolant hoses, clamps, and a glovebox latch that I ordered. I dunno if I will do local pickup again unless I am driving my BMW. I felt quite embarassed showing up at a BMW, Porsche, and Audi dealer in a beat up, mud covered, half interior gone Protege5. :oops: Even if I was wearing my BMW Motorsport lanyard.

[jgood808]

Today I was introduced to putting my window back on the guides and tweaking the rails! Was taking the family to Legoland down the street, looking cool as usual, lowered my window to show them my pass and when I raised it back up...clank....pop....and I was looking at the back of my window pointing straight up! Went home and pulled the panel off and got it back to working order in about 30 minutes. I have a feeling I might be doing this a little more often than I would want to. Thanks to COOLJESS with his step by step window repair thread it was a snap and not a crash(of glass)!
Jeff

[Flametail]

Today I was introduced to putting my window back on the guides and tweaking the rails! Was taking the family to Legoland down the street, looking cool as usual, lowered my window to show them my pass and when I raised it back up...clank....pop....and I was looking at the back of my window pointing straight up! Went home and pulled the panel off and got it back to working order in about 30 minutes. I have a feeling I might be doing this a little more often than I would want to. Thanks to COOLJESS with his step by step window repair thread it was a snap and not a crash(of glass)!
Jeff

Trust me, you will probably be tweaking it for awhile, mine has been messed up for awhile and I have tweaked it about 10 times and it still pops off.

[Recon427]

Right, well I am a week late in posting this but might as well:

Replaced the two small plastic cooling parts. Quite frankly the one on the back of the engine was easy to install and not really that much trouble [reach through the battery holder hole.

Replaced starter and replaced the 4th fuel injector [these two were done at dealership].

Needless to say; I replaced all of the necessary gaskets / O-rings as well.

I fixed the oil filter housing gasket leak as well. The top left bolt snapped on me and since this is common I would recommend you get some Freeze Off. This will enable you to take it right out.

Also, another note: The alternator is a real pain to get out and put back in. So, what I did was filed down the mounting brackets on the alternator and lined them with White Lithium grease. Alternator slides right on now without a problem.

Changed the Oil [5W-30 Castrol Syntec...got it for $26.99 at Advanced Auto on sale. Vs. the typical $58 price tag.

Bleed cooling system as well. Tightened up the throttle cables. Cleaned out the upper and lower intake manifold completely. 5 cans of Carb cleaner and some patience does wonders.

Repaired rear hatch door lock. It stopped working [i.e. wouldn't open unless you slammed it]. Easy fix btw.

That's it for now.

Next on my agenda:
Replace control arm bushings, replace brake pads, rotors [front, if necessary], and bleed brake system.

[familytruckster]

I put the passenger door back together after finishing the window slider/track fix. I also did the extra tail light mod. And worst of all found out that while doing the cooling system rebuild (replaced everything but the rad) I did something to the knock sensor wiring, so I have to take the intake off yet again.

[b.u.ti-ful]

The alternator is a real pain to get out and put back in. So, what I did was filed down the mounting brackets on the alternator and lined them with White Lithium grease.

I had the exact issue when I did the housing leak.

I'm glad I didn't have the broken bolt problem.

Today - wash and wax.

[DataTraveler]

i got to test out my new wiper blades (http://www.boschautoparts.com/WiperBlades/Pages/Evolution.aspx) today... and got sideways while "enthusiastically" accelerating out of the parking lot from work... then turned ASC back on cause my tires suck and I have a heavy foot

[familytruckster]

Right, well I am a week late in posting this but might as well:



Also, another note: The alternator is a real pain to get out and put back in. So, what I did was filed down the mounting brackets on the alternator and lined them with White Lithium grease. Alternator slides right on now without a problem.




Why not just hammer the steel inserts back? On the backside those inserts are supposed to move a little.

[Recon427]

I didn't feel like taking a hammer to the mounting bracket; lest I damage something.

[familytruckster]

Ah, interesting thought.

[spidertri]

Last week:

Replaced the steering guibo, inner and outer tie rods, power steering hoses/hose clamps, reservoir and fluid. Fixed the driver side window regulator (I should do the passenger side before it breaks...) and mounted 17x8.5 style 32s w/ 245/40-17s. (Pics in the wheel thread soon).

Steering feels wayyy better, I had a really loose steering feel on the highway and that is gone, the car just feels planted now. (245s may have helped that too...lol)

[DataTraveler]

Last week:

Replaced the steering guibo, inner and outer tie rods, power steering hoses/hose clamps, reservoir and fluid. Fixed the driver side window regulator (I should do the passenger side before it breaks...) and mounted 17x8.5 style 32s w/ 245/40-17s. (Pics in the wheel thread soon).

Steering feels wayyy better, I had a really loose steering feel on the highway and that is gone, the car just feels planted now. (245s may have helped that too...lol)

If the old tie rods were OE style... How'd you get the old inner tie rods off? I'm thinking about grinding down my wrench to fit in there and would rather find another solution.

[spidertri]

I went to a local bike shop and bought a 32mm Park Tools headset wrench for about $15. It was by far one of the easiest things I have done on my car. Make sure you get new lockplates as well. Only bad thing is that you need to get an alignment afterwards.

[DataTraveler]

Awesome. Thanks. The only other suggestion I got from friends was "try a pipe wrench?"

[Jean H.318TI]

install my new lightweight battery, only 11.5lbs :eek:

[Xenocide]

wired up a CD changer in the 5

[ChItalian1027]

This isn't what I did to my car but what my car did to me.

So I was driving to the local meet tonight, so I start the car and its idling at 2,000rpm in neutral, I don't think anything of it, and as I come up to a stop light my battery light comes on then my oil light comes on then my car dies, then my CEL comes on. So I quickly put it in neutral and start it up, and its idling at 1,000rpm normally its at 750-800rpm. My heat isn't on or anything. So I continue driving. Come up to another stop light and same thing. Car starts to over heat, so I put the heat on so it doesn't go into the red. So now I don't know what is going on, so I turn around and head back home. Another stop light, I'm only 5min from my house. Come to another stop light, same thing again. As I'm heading back home, I'm at a stop light heat on windows down so I don't get to hot starting to get to the middle of the temp gauge start going temp decreases. So I get home and put it into the garage and look over the engine. Coolant level is fine, check the dip stick its on the first indicator. CRAP. The last time I did an oil change was in May last summer, so I check underneath of the car, no oil, no coolant on the floor, and no oil leaks. THANK GOD! So I have reason to believe I need to do an oil change, but I'm not entirely sure. THIS IS REALLY PISSING ME OFF because I drove the car the entire day yesterday and today, so i'm not sure whats going on :mad: any help would be appreciated. My dad thinks it needs an oil change as well, so I may do that tomorrow, since I'm on spring break. Also my dad thinks it could be the battery since I haven't changed that since I first got the car from my uncle in 2005.

Sorry for the 6,000,000 words
/rant

so i drove my car today. as i was getting on to the highway, the temp gauge goes up. so i put my heat on full blast and crack the windows, as i get to my dad's house the temp starts to rise at a stop light, while i'm at a dead stop. so i start accelerating as the light turns green and it starts dropping. i think it could may be the head gasket. the coolant isn't leaking. i'm going to replace the battery and spark plugs. then i'll look at the head gasket, and see if it could be doing this problem. i don't like driving my mom's prius. mind you i'm taking a week off of school to get this fixed and my dad is coming back to chicago tomorrow night. also could it be those coolant hoses that tend to fail??

[Recon427]

Did you replace the thermostat? Sounds like that kind of issue....

[b-rad]

so i drove my car today. as i was getting on to the highway, the temp gauge goes up. so i put my heat on full blast and crack the windows, as i get to my dad's house the temp starts to rise at a stop light, while i'm at a dead stop. so i start accelerating as the light turns green and it starts dropping. i think it could may be the head gasket. the coolant isn't leaking. i'm going to replace the battery and spark plugs. then i'll look at the head gasket, and see if it could be doing this problem. i don't like driving my mom's prius. mind you i'm taking a week off of school to get this fixed and my dad is coming back to chicago tomorrow night. also could it be those coolant hoses that tend to fail??

Not the headgasket. If a HG fails, you'll know it. you will at least have milky oil, or oily coolant, will generally consume coolant, and will run like ass, even if it doesnt steam out the engine bay.

If your temp is truly dropping as you accelerate, i would look at blockage in the radiator, as well as bent/broken fins, as well as look at the thermostat and waterpump, make sure the belt is not slipping. If you can afford it, i would replace the entire cooling system: Radiator, thermostat, water pump, hoses and coolant. If you are mechanically savvy, its not a huge job, but a shop will hit you hard in the wallet.

If you had hose issues, you would be leaking coolant all over the place.

[Recon427]

Hi Greg,

If you are going to rebuild the cooling system and you need an extra hand let me know. I just did mine and things are fresh in my mind. I am free all weekend starting April 10th.

Good luck ;)

[DataTraveler]

What did you do to your car today?

Extra tail light mod...
realized my "trunk" light wasn't working. bulb looks good tho...

[Maverix]

Replaced the battery.

[lazoh]

Looked at my today and asked myself, when
was the last time I washed the TI???? Quickly realized that it has at least been 3 months!!!!

Might give my baby a shower this weekend.

[roadrash]

lazoh, wash your car already... geez! :icon_poke LOL

I washed mine today. It really needs to be waxed too, but didn't have time today. Maybe I'll do that in the next couple of weeks when I do several other projects on my list. :-D

[familytruckster]

Took mine for it's first real drive. Tossed the tags on it at 1am and took it to the gas station to get it's first fill up in 14 months. I was sorely disappointed, and worried about it actually making it home. Looks like it'll be getting a lot of new parts in the near future.

[tiFreak]

I drove mine for the first time since September :D I also installed my AC Schnitzer e-brake handle and Depo LED taillights

[Jean H.318TI]

let me know how u like those depo tails i almost bought them but i was like nahhhh lets wait

[tiFreak]

let me know how u like those depo tails i almost bought them but i was like nahhhh lets wait

they fit just as well as stock and they light up pretty bright, I'm happy with them, my only problem was that they included amber bulbs for the turn signals but they're the wrong bulbs

[Jean H.318TI]

ohhhhh i tho the turn signal was LED too

[tiFreak]

no, just the brake and taillight are, the rest uses bulbs

[Jean H.318TI]

Well take pics and maybe a video if u can

[tiFreak]

I'll definitely take pics, not until Friday though since I'm busy all day tomorrow

[Jean H.318TI]

K kool

[lazoh]

lazoh, wash your car already... geez! :icon_poke LOL

I washed mine today. It really needs to be waxed too, but didn't have time today. Maybe I'll do that in the next couple of weeks when I do several other projects on my list. :-D

I'm giving it a wash this weekend :biggrin: Might also wax it!

[Marv17]

i should be getting my new shift knob tomorrow, my zhp illuminated one and my bike rack comes in tomorrow as well. found it for a steal $125 shipped for the roof rack and 2 bike mounts!
however, i'll be making a road trip to my beach house in Mexico. anyone want to come meet up?

[cooljess76]

Well today is a sad but happy day. I took the cover off of the engine bay, washed and waxed the motorless beauty(actually started this yesterday). Then I took all of the Ti parts, folded down the rear seats and stuffed everything in the cargo area. The buyer is coming down from San Luis Obispo later this afternoon with a flatbed. That's the sad news.

The happy news is that I found a '98 M coupe locally with a blown motor for 5k and I talked the guy down to $4200 cash. I'm keeping my S52 which will eventually find it's way into the M coupe.

Before you guys freak out, I'll start by saying that the guy who bought my Ti is already a member on this site. He has plans to drop an M52 in it, so the west coast will have yet another swapped Ti rolling around. The M coupe is gorgeous! Interior is flawless and there's only one spot on the passenger front fender that has some damage from the 17x10 CCW's rubbing. It's black on black and only has 114k miles on the chassis. As mentioned before, the motor will need swapped, but I already have the S52 built up and ready to drop in.

I'll still check in on you guys from time to time. Probably daily just to help the community and answer questions. Besides that, I didn't stray too far off the path. Afterall, a swapped Ti is just a wannabe M coupe hiding in an e36 body. I know, I know, the M coupe is an e36 yada yada, but you guys know if you had the opportunity you'd do the same thing, so don't be hatin:cool:

[Mr. Crow]

Daaaaaamn, what a shocker. but thats awesome Jess.

your right, I would do the same.

Good luck with the motor swap. If you need a hand call me brother.

I too have some very happy news, I will share with everyone later today.....

[Marv17]

Well today is a sad but happy day. I took the cover off of the engine bay, washed and waxed the motorless beauty(actually started this yesterday). Then I took all of the Ti parts, folded down the rear seats and stuffed everything in the cargo area. The buyer is coming down from San Luis Obispo later this afternoon with a flatbed. That's the sad news.

The happy news is that I found a '98 M coupe locally with a blown motor for 5k and I talked the guy down to $4200 cash. I'm keeping my S52 which will eventually find it's way into the M coupe.

Before you guys freak out, I'll start by saying that the guy who bought my Ti is already a member on this site. He has plans to drop an M52 in it, so the west coast will have yet another swapped Ti rolling around. The M coupe is gorgeous! Interior is flawless and there's only one spot on the passenger front fender that has some damage from the 17x10 CCW's rubbing. It's black on black and only has 114k miles on the chassis. As mentioned before, the motor will need swapped, but I already have the S52 built up and ready to drop in.

I'll still check in on you guys from time to time. Probably daily just to help the community and answer questions. Besides that, I didn't stray too far off the path. Afterall, a swapped Ti is just a wannabe M coupe hiding in an e36 body. I know, I know, the M coupe is an e36 yada yada, but you guys know if you had the opportunity you'd do the same thing, so don't be hatin:cool:


WTF?!!!! REALLY JESS!?
dude, i'm gonna have to question our friendship on this one. wtf is wrong with you? all that hard work? ugh... whateves dude. your car, hope you're happy with your decision. you better hook me up on the left over parts then.

[b.u.ti-ful]

Sorry to hear it Jess, but jflip2002 is an awesome dude, so all is good.

Don't be stranger.

[cooljess76]

Thanks for the support guys. I've made a lot of great friends here. You guys truly are one of the most fantastic groups of people and this forum is by far the best I've ever belonged to. I'll still be on here daily to offer help and share a little knowledge. The Z3 forums suck, so you don't have to worry about me trading you guys in for another group. To be honest, I'm a little scared to let her go, this all fell together so fast. I just hope I don't regret it later. Marv, look at the bright side, we'll get to race and you'll probably smoke me since your Ti has a 3.25 LSD:tongue:

[familytruckster]

I bought all of the parts to do the front brake upgrade to vented discs. I will install tomorrow and put some miles on this junker! Funny that the non-ti brakes cost about half. So the upgrade comes out to a whopping 50 bucks or so more than I was plannning to spend on the one caliper/rotor!

[ChItalian1027]

Hi Greg,

If you are going to rebuild the cooling system and you need an extra hand let me know. I just did mine and things are fresh in my mind. I am free all weekend starting April 10th.

Good luck ;)

Not the headgasket. If a HG fails, you'll know it. you will at least have milky oil, or oily coolant, will generally consume coolant, and will run like ass, even if it doesnt steam out the engine bay.

If your temp is truly dropping as you accelerate, i would look at blockage in the radiator, as well as bent/broken fins, as well as look at the thermostat and waterpump, make sure the belt is not slipping. If you can afford it, i would replace the entire cooling system: Radiator, thermostat, water pump, hoses and coolant. If you are mechanically savvy, its not a huge job, but a shop will hit you hard in the wallet.

If you had hose issues, you would be leaking coolant all over the place.

cool thanks brad! thanks tony! I didn't see any coolant just thought that it was those hoses which is cool. haven't checked the radiator as its at my dad's house and i'm staying at my mom's house right now.

[roadrash]

The next couple of weeks I'm focusing on car maintenance. I doubt there will be anything exciting done though. Got the A/C system looked at today. There's a hole in one of the lines which will need to be replaced, plus I'm going to have the dryer (or whatever it's called, don't remember ATM) replaced too. Hundreds of dollars I hadn't planned to spend, but luckily for my car I'm in the mood to be nice to it. :-)

Also dropped something off to be refinished. Finally. :-D

[tiFreak]

Well today is a sad but happy day

sad day for me too, but at least you're getting a new car, some ****ing idiot talking on her cell phone just t-boned me as I was coming home from school, I don't have any pics but the frame's definitely ****ed, passenger door doesn't even open, and this happened 2 ****ing days after I got the car out of storage! I am seriously ****ing livid right now, I almost throttled that dumb bitch :mad:

and the worst ****ing part is, I hadn't put insurance on the car yet, I was going to do it tonight but now I'm ****ed, and she started bull****ting after the cop got here like her neck was hurting so now I'm going to be out a **** ton of money, all because some dumb bitch couldn't keep her goddamn eyes on the ****ing road :mad:

[Jean H.318TI]

damn dude that really really sucks













ur joking right

[Mr. Crow]

sad day for me too, but at least you're getting a new car, some ****ing idiot talking on her cell phone just t-boned me as I was coming home from school, I don't have any pics but the frame's definitely ****ed, passenger door doesn't even open, and this happened 2 ****ing days after I got the car out of storage! I am seriously ****ing livid right now, I almost throttled that dumb bitch :mad:

and the worst ****ing part is, I hadn't put insurance on the car yet, I was going to do it tonight but now I'm ****ed, and she started bull****ting after the cop got here like her neck was hurting so now I'm going to be out a **** ton of money, all because some dumb bitch couldn't keep her goddamn eyes on the ****ing road :mad:

Noooooo. Im soo sorry to hear that Brendan. I know exactly how you feel, just thinking about that sends chills down my spine.

The worst part is that your out insurance. Im so sorry bro.

That is horrible man.

[tiFreak]

Noooooo. Im soo sorry to hear that Brendan. I know exactly how you feel, just thinking about that sends chills down my spine.

The worst part is that your out insurance. Im so sorry bro.

That is horrible man.

I'm hope my April Fools Day joke didn't open any fresh wounds :redface:

she made it home, safe and sound :biggrin:

[Mr. Crow]

Thanks for the de ja vu' bro........

Hey guess what today's April 1st.......:hahano:

Im glad your car is just fine dude.


I'm hope my April Fools Day joke didn't open any fresh wounds :redface:

she made it home, safe and sound :biggrin:

[tiFreak]

just trying to stay in the spirit of the holiday ;)

[Mr. Crow]

Haha no worries man...

Hey Look what I bought today!

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/318ccrow/IMG_2534.jpg
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/318ccrow/IMG_2535.jpg
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/318ccrow/IMG_2530.jpg
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/318ccrow/IMG_2529.jpg
http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/318ccrow/IMG_2537-1.jpg

[Mr. Crow]

Hey whats that thing in the middle?

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/318ccrow/IMG_2545.jpg

:biggrin:


She's flawless!

[tiFreak]

She's flawless!

sure looks it, that is nice :eek: makes a nice little sleeper too

[b.u.ti-ful]

Nice car! Congratulations.

[Recon427]

Cleaned out a bunch of gunk build up on the bottom of my car. In the process I took out the fan and airbox to give myself room for the side of the engine cleaning. Found out that at the dealer they took out the filter and shoved it back in there again. Brand new Purolator filter ruined because the retarded mechanic didn't have the patience to put it in correctly. Stupid.....and to think I drove 500 miles with a filter that wasn't seated properly.

[318ticruiser]

Hey whats that thing in the middle?

http://i699.photobucket.com/albums/vv352/318ccrow/IMG_2545.jpg

:biggrin:


She's flawless!

a rocketbooster? :wink:haha

anyways, I washed mine today...and did an oil change.
*pictures were taken with a video camera, not digital one..I broke that one*
http://i44.tinypic.com/2hmk5qe.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2dax4pu.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/33jiwhw.jpg

[familytruckster]

Very nice new ti there Mr. Crow!


I started my brake upgrade, then found the one new rotor wasn't quite new. No new one until tomorrow. So much for the test drive to work tonight.

[Whiplash71]

Hi All,

I haven't posted in sometime, though I've been lurking.
Its spring time here in Fl. 82 today!

Today I removed the valve cover for the second time - yes I $&%$-ed up. :mad::
Stripped out the valve cover bolt seat on the left front corner - Helicoil in the morning - with coffee. Joy.

Next up - The Oil Filter housing gasket. M42-aluminum

Cheers!

[the awakening]

Quick wash n' wax.

[tiFreak]

mocked up my Dinan intake and found a rip in my intake hose, I've got an idea in my head on how to make a DIY hard hose to replace the rubber one, I'll post up once I figure it out more :biggrin:

intake's been converted to short ram and the hose has been wrapped in duct tape temporarily

[StealthBimmer]

Nice pick up there Mr. Crow! Now he is back in the game with the new ti! :biggrin: Any more details on the little new toy? More pics?

The weather is getting nice up here in MA so thanks for the motivation guys! ;) Still waiting for some night and day pics from the tifreak!

[tiFreak]

The weather is getting nice up here in MA so thanks for the motivation guys! ;) Still waiting for some night and day pics from the tifreak!

posted a few in my "winter's over" thread ;)

[roadrash]

Yesterday I got my A/C problem diagnosed... $100 for time and materials.

Today I got the problem repaired. (leak in the low side line) Also had the receiver drier replaced. The mechanic noticed that the belts were cracked pretty badly so those were replaced too. $685 for time, parts, and materials.

I ordered some parts last week, and I've got another part to pick up in a few days that'll put me over the $1000 for the week. Yay. But hey... the A/C is frosty now. :-D

[Mr. Crow]

Nice pick up there Mr. Crow! Now he is back in the game with the new ti! :biggrin: Any more details on the little new toy? More pics?


Hey thanks,

haha...yes Im pretty pleased with my find. And back in the game with another ti.

These pics are photo's that the seller had sent me among the many before I purchased the car. The car has been very well taken care of by an enthusiast. I was very fortunate to find a ti in this condition. And I beleive he may have been a member here. not sure.

Im sure I will be taking pics of my own very soon and adding to my garage & photo album.

95' sport
DASC
Alpine Wht III
3.45 LSD
Koni Adjustables
Eibach sports
brand new control arms/bushings
X-brace
OEM euro Corners & Tails
cleeeeean interior
sunroof
DS1's

everything is in it's place from the trunk to the hood. Im stoked!

[roadrash]

Todays project was to install the new cowling bits. Silly me dropped a washer into the air plenum (see cowling replacement thread (http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=28369)) so I added "change cabin air filters" to the project list. Total time was about 1:30 which included changing the cowling, figuring out a way to make the cheap E-bay filters work, installing the air filters, and changing clothes.

I'll add a pic of the filter mega-ghetto-hack in another thread once I get the pic off my phone and find the thread.

[ChItalian1027]

Well this is for Saturday. Installed a new Duralast Battery, and new belts. Took my dad and I forever to get the belts installed, was very tricky but got it. Next is to get a new radiator, going to either go to Napa or Autozone to get one not sure who has the best price for a brand new one.

Tony, you want to help me install the new radiator before you leave abroad? I'll take it to your house PM your address and the appropriate date for me to come over.

Mr. Crow I have a smiley that shows how I feel about your new purchase :rockon: and :_pelvic: oh and this one :joy:

Jess, have fun with the Coupe! That thing will be a beast with the S52 :clap:!! oh one more thing jess :useless:

[cooljess76]

Jess, have fun with the Coupe! That thing will be a beast with the S52 :clap:!! oh one more thing jess :useless:Thanks Greg, unfortunately this is the only pic I have:tongue:
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q122/cooljess76/aprilfools.jpg

[Recon427]

Greg, I sent you a PM

By the way; don't buy the radiator at NAPA or AutoZone. Go to autohausaz.com

I checked Advance Auto and they sell it for $200 [approximately]. Autohausaz.com sells it for $164 with free shipping. While you are at it make sure you buy a new radiator cap and if possible a brass bleed screw.

I think I have a spare brass coolant drain bolt for the engine block so don't worry about that one lol.

[roadrash]

Autohausaz.com sells it for $164 with free shipping
You can get them cheaper than that on E-bay. In fact, several people here have gotten them there, including myself. I can't remember the name of the seller, but my mechanic said it was a Behr (?) "second" or something like that.

[ChItalian1027]

Greg, I sent you a PM

By the way; don't buy the radiator at NAPA or AutoZone. Go to autohausaz.com

I checked Advance Auto and they sell it for $200 [approximately]. Autohausaz.com sells it for $164 with free shipping. While you are at it make sure you buy a new radiator cap and if possible a brass bleed screw.

I think I have a spare brass coolant drain bolt for the engine block so don't worry about that one lol.

ok thanks man, i'll check hausaz

[ChItalian1027]

Thanks Greg, unfortunately this is the only pic I have:tongue:
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q122/cooljess76/aprilfools.jpg

HAHAHA!! i didn't look at that! caught me off guard :biggrin:

[roadrash]

Yesterday, FINALLY got the M-tech spoiler installed. Purchased used, professionally painted and installed for a little less than purchasing a new one.

I still need to get the emblem for the spoiler. I ordered one from Tischer, but it has two studs on the back, which makes me think that it's for the side moldings. Does anyone know if there's a different part number for the emblem that goes on the spoiler, and if it's a different size? I could just cut off the studs and attach it, but would prefer to use the correct emblem if one is available.

Today, installed the Mason Engineering front strut brace. :biggrin:

Sorry for not washing the car before taking pix, but it looks like Mother Nature is preparing to wash everything today anyway.

[ChItalian1027]

Yesterday, FINALLY got the M-tech spoiler installed. Purchased used, professionally painted and installed for a little less than purchasing a new one.

I still need to get the emblem for the spoiler. I ordered one from Tischer, but it has two studs on the back, which makes me think that it's for the side moldings. Does anyone know if there's a different part number for the emblem that goes on the spoiler, and if it's a different size? I could just cut off the studs and attach it, but would prefer to use the correct emblem if one is available.

Today, installed the Mason Engineering front strut brace. :biggrin:

Sorry for not washing the car before taking pix, but it looks like Mother Nature is preparing to wash everything today anyway.

looks good! :)

[Recon427]

Car runs slightly tighter now; Replaced control arm bushings & right side ball joint.

[trikzta]

some sexy looking strut brace :dribble:

but anyways replaced the PITA to get to Y connector behind the engine block :cool:

[Jean H.318TI]

thats a sick strut brace

[BMW_Hatchback]

a rocketbooster? :wink:haha

anyways, I washed mine today...and did an oil change.
*pictures were taken with a video camera, not digital one..I broke that one*
http://i44.tinypic.com/2hmk5qe.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/2dax4pu.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/33jiwhw.jpg

looks good Jake can't wait to see her again :biggrin:

[roadrash]

some sexy looking strut brace :dribble:

thats a sick strut brace
Thanks! You know where to get them, right? :biggrin:

I'm fighting the urge to decorate it. LOL Luckily, I don't have any ideas at the moment. :smile:

[Jean H.318TI]

yup but thats not a priority for me right now, plus i have another bar so i guess ill live with that, and im about to buy a DINAN TB

[Recon427]

Started polishing my valve cover and intake manifold. This will take a few weeks since I can only devote an hour or so every couple days.... Can't wait until this is all finished :) http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy164/Recon427/DSC02045.jpg

[roadrash]

grrrr... When I took the pic of the strut bar, I realized how filthy my engine bay is. Now you've got me thinking I need to clean it up. My back hurts just from thinking about all that leaning over into the bay. [sigh]

[ChItalian1027]

Going to bring my car to R&N Bavarian Motors which is in Downtown Chicago and have them check the thermostat to see if its the root of all evil, not sure what day I'll bring it to them.

[tiFreak]

I washed it, put on my Bimmerworld decals and resisted the urge to brake check the pig driving a half car length behind my bumper :mad:

[ChItalian1027]

Decided to replace my thermostat myself, hopefully I'll get it done this weekend when I come home from school. 6hrs+ in my mom's Prius in Chicago traffic oh man am I going to be pissed when I get home always leave at 6am to get stuck in noon rush hour :rolleyes: might actually leave in an hour and maybe I'll get home by 7am at best

[tiFreak]

got my Dinan intake installed

[MacUser]

$1058 in A/C work today ... OUCH!

Ice cold, though.

[roadrash]

$1058 in A/C work today ... OUCH!
Dude... I feel your pain. What was wrong with yours?

[Recon427]

Washed my car and detailed a bit...finished cleaning the valve cover [this is interim until I get it powder coated.... :D ]

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy164/Recon427/DSC02049.jpg
http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy164/Recon427/DSC02050.jpg
http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy164/Recon427/DSC02055.jpg
http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy164/Recon427/DSC02053.jpg

[tiFreak]

lowered it :biggrin:

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj183/tiFreak/100_0691.jpg

[Jean H.318TI]

she got on a diet again lol, toook the whole interior out, well from the b-pilar back :rolleyes:


sorry for the crappy cell pics.


05 yamaha R6 5k miles
almost bought that bike on the last picture but it was the bike or turbo so i went with the turbo option, i dont wanna be another fail on the turbo build :wink:

[Jean H.318TI]

look super low already, wait couple months and is gonna go even lower :eek:

lowered it :biggrin:

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj183/tiFreak/100_0691.jpg

[tiFreak]

look super low already, wait couple months and is gonna go even lower :eek:

I know, I'm going to have to change my driving style a little bit so I don't smash my bumper :eek:

[wolferj-RIP]

I know, I'm going to have to change my driving style a little bit so I don't smash my bumper :eek:

Go Low Pauly! (my new nickname for you!)

Great to see you finally got it lowered the way you wanted to... Do be careful of that front end, the bumper valance is fiberglass, will break very easily...

[tiFreak]

thanks, and believe me, I'm really excited, it still needs an alignment but I'll put that off for a few days since it seems to track straight enough

[JunpoweR]

well, here lands my #2 second post ever on the 318Ti forums!

" I bought a 318Ti Today!":cool:

1996
M Sport
119k miles
Automatic
Black on Black
CD changer
Stock everything

Paint looks pretty good, just needs a clay bar, polish, and detail to bring the paint back.
Front bumper is missing the complete center section along with the belly pan. Original owner complained that it would overheat in traffic/stop and go but was fine on the freeway. Well when I got the car It seems like it has a clutch fan and another electric fan on the radiator itself, is that right? Time to find some Diagrams of the cooling system.
Needs another bumper and Belly pan for starters.
The original owner also told me the heater would not get hot unless the car was moving so I figured they did not bleed all the air out of the system, I removed the res cap and the bleeder bolt and proceeded to fill with water while i had the heat and fan on high.

Interior is pretty darn clean except for the steering wheel, ok I am getting some heavy duty cleaner and disinfectant to clean the interior up!
Germs and Bacteria scare me!

AC does not work or get cool, light comes on at least!

Drivers side fog light does not work.

Has some tacky light up front windshield washer sprayers! **Scoff**

The clear corner lamps are alright but they got these blue looking bulbs in them, time to remove.

Oh and a check engine light.

Here a few pictures.
http://www.318ti.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9624&stc=1&d=1270956074
http://www.318ti.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9625&stc=1&d=1270956491
http://www.318ti.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=9626&stc=1&d=1270956491

[wolferj-RIP]

Really bleed the cooling system well... Here's a good writeup; http://318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=27983 Should help with the engine temp and heater.
IIRC, Ti's just came from the factory with electric fans, no clutch fans (someone could have added an extra one)

Mtech style bumpers are extremely cheap at DDM tuning, decent quality and fitment too. If you are So-Cal, go pick one up, as it costs more to ship it than to buy it... If you are in NorCal, then come meet up with the NorCal crew!

[JunpoweR]

Hey Wolf,

Thanks for the pointers, I just read the whole write up and funny thing, first thing I did was check the cooling system as I do on all cars I buy. Esp since I have been through 32 rx7's and still own 3 of them. This is my second BMW, my last one was a E34 89 525i that went 334k miles before i gave it to my cuz and he blew the motor. So here I am with this 318ti not knowing much about them . I removed the cap and the bleeder valve and ran the car on hot with fan high and filled till i saw water recycling though and level was at half way. Took it for a 1 hr drive and no problems but I have yet to test in stop and go traffic.

Also the Ignition switch is stuck on the on position and has the special mod for a switch and push button start. Key has to be in ignition due to the chip i guess, Want to fix this also.

The check engine light is on, how do I get that serviced or check it myself?

Let's meet up. I live in Oakland CA 510! right by Ikea.
Maybe you or any other 318ti guys can help me get this baby running good, or at least point me in the right direction.

[Recon427]

The check engine light is on, how do I get that serviced or check it myself?




Go to Advance Auto; they can check it for you for free.

[ChItalian1027]

ooo bay area rivals haha just giving you guys a hard time :biggrin: junpower, nice pic up!!

[JunpoweR]

Go to Advance Auto; they can check it for you for free.

Where is "Advance Auto" ?
if it's in your neck of the woods send me some gas money!

[ChItalian1027]

Where is "Advance Auto" ?
if it's in your neck of the woods send me some gas money!

haha, were in chicago kind of a long drive for us. there should be an advance auto by your in the bay area. not very familiar with the bay area

Edit: found some autozones for ya
3525 Macarthur Blvd.
Oakland CA 94619

3050 E 9th St
Oakland CA 94601

just looked for Advance Auto in the bay area, there isn't one I'm sure there is a Napa out there

[Recon427]

Where is "Advance Auto" ?
if it's in your neck of the woods send me some gas money!

LoL oops I guess you guys don't have Advance Auto out in Cali. Umm.... Auto Zone? NAPA? Most auto stores have a scanner.

[JunpoweR]

haha, were in chicago kind of a long drive for us. there should be an advance auto by your in the bay area. not very familiar with the bay area

Yes I was kidding What is Advance Auto?
Chain Service center who does free Check Engine diagnosis?!?

[ChItalian1027]

Yes I was kidding What is Advance Auto?
Chain Service center who does free Check Engine diagnosis?!?

just posted some addresses for you, both are in Oakland

[Recon427]

Yes I was kidding What is Advance Auto?
Chain Service center who does free Check Engine diagnosis?!?

Advance Auto Parts Store is a great resource to have if it is staffed by a decent set of guys who own and work on their own cars [like here in Chicago :D ] Anyways, it is an auto parts store much like NAPA.

Anyways, they have an OBDII scanner and they don't charge a dime to scan your car and tell you what is throwing the code.

[ChItalian1027]

Advance Auto Parts Store is a great resource to have if it is staffed by a decent set of guys who own and work on their own cars [like here in Chicago :D ] Anyways, it is an auto parts store much like NAPA.

Anyways, they have an OBDII scanner and they don't charge a dime to scan your car and tell you what is throwing the code.

and are 10million times better then Autozone IMHO

[JunpoweR]

Advance Auto Parts Store is a great resource to have if it is staffed by a decent set of guys who own and work on their own cars [like here in Chicago :D ] Anyways, it is an auto parts store much like NAPA.

Anyways, they have an OBDII scanner and they don't charge a dime to scan your car and tell you what is throwing the code.

Right on guys, I think I can find someone with a obdII scanner.
That is exactly what I was thinking.
After working on Mazda RX7's for the last 17 years I got rrotary tunnel vision, all of those can check the engine with the onboard codes it throws with the number of short and long blinks of the check engine light.
I used to just pay for my old E34 '89 525i to get worked on all the time but never had a check engine light on that baby. RIP. 334k miles gave to cuz and he blew the motor.

[ChItalian1027]

Right on guys, I think I can find someone with a obdII scanner.
That is exactly what I was thinking.
After working on Mazda RX7's for the last 17 years I got rrotary tunnel vision, all of those can check the engine with the onboard codes it throws with the number of short and long blinks of the check engine light.
I used to just pay for my old E34 '89 525i to get worked on all the time but never had a check engine light on that baby. RIP. 334k miles gave to cuz and he blew the motor.

Autozone has OBD2 scanners

[JunpoweR]

and are 10million times better then Autozone IMHO

I refuse to go to Autozone or even Kragen for any parts.
I usually just stick to fluids - funnels - wiper blades - detailing crap and simple things, never parts. Parts I usually buy used OEM - Brand new from the dealer or rebuild myself to avoid crappy china parts or ****ty rebuilds.

but if they will scan my codes for me for free ok!
Maybe I can pick up some 2 stroke oil for my Rotary Rocket and fluids for the BMW tune up

[Recon427]

I refuse to go to Autozone or even Kragen for any parts.
I usually just stick to fluids - funnels - wiper blades - detailing crap and simple things, never parts. Parts I usually buy used OEM - Brand new from the dealer or rebuild myself to avoid crappy china parts or ****ty rebuilds.


LOL ROFL Sorry, never buy parts from AutoZone or any other generic shop unless you are working on Ford or something.

I am a die hard fan of www.autohausaz.com for my BMW parts...

[ChItalian1027]

I refuse to go to Autozone or even Kragen for any parts.
I usually just stick to fluids - funnels - wiper blades - detailing crap and simple things, never parts. Parts I usually buy used OEM - Brand new from the dealer or rebuild myself to avoid crappy china parts or ****ty rebuilds.

but if they will scan my codes for me for free ok!
Maybe I can pick up some 2 stroke oil for my Rotary Rocket and fluids for the BMW tune up

I'm not sure if they charge you or not. I just know they have scanners. I would call them.

[ChItalian1027]

I am a die hard fan of www.autohausaz.com for my BMW parts...

I just set up my account there. Its really awesome b/c I have like 16 sites (that's exaggerated but you get the idea :biggrin:) for the bimmer its not funny.

I only buy my waxes/polish from autozone since napa and advance (not sure if they carry them)

Edit: turns out all of them sell waxes/polishes

[JunpoweR]

Thanks everyone for your help and being such great hosts on my first day here.

We need a members Ride/project section if there is not one already?

[ChItalian1027]

We need a members Ride/project section if there is not one already?

The lounge is technically the area to post pics of your car

[Eireguy]

Today I took off the drivers side door panel on my '99 to fix the door brake. Naturally, the #1 and #9 panel clip holders separated from the door panel. If you don't remove the little tag that says "Airbag" on the door panel to get to the THIRD Torx bolt, you run a risk of cracking the side of the door panel. Don't ask me how I know. :(

While I was in there, I got my trusty can of White Lithium Grease and greased the bejesus out of the tracks and pivot points. I was having so much fun that I removed the passenger side door panel too to grease that side and, of course, the #9 clip holder separated from the panel. JB WELD KWIK is AMAZING stuff! And it does the job.

Got finished with that and I replaced the dried out and rotting Left and Right Windshield Cowlings.

It's time for some 18 year old Single Malt.....

[ChItalian1027]

Today I took off the drivers side door panel on my '99 to fix the door brake. Naturally, the #1 and #9 panel clip holders separated from the door panel. If you don't remove the little tag that says "Airbag" on the door panel to get to the THIRD Torx bolt, you run a risk of cracking the side of the door panel. Don't ask me how I know. :(

While I was in there, I got my trusty can of White Lithium Grease and greased the bejesus out of the tracks and pivot points. I was having so much fun that I removed the passenger side door panel too to grease that side and, of course, the #9 clip holder separated from the panel. JB WELD KWIK is AMAZING stuff! And it does the job.

Got finished with that and I replaced the dried out and rotting Left and Right Windshield Cowlings.

It's time for some 18 year old Single Malt.....

yeah removing the door panels is always fun. I've super-glued the clips and they hold very good till I have to grease my window clips again.

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

I replaced the intake heater bypass hose I installed for the DASC. It blew on Tuesday and left me stranded in Tampa (23 miles from home). Fixed it today by blocking it off from Ipcapitol's pictures. All good now. Nice project to keep my mind off things.

Also renewed vacuum lines to boost control valves and waste gate and aired up tires.

4:20 right now and sleep:biggrin:

[ChItalian1027]

I replaced the intake heater bypass hose I installed for the DASC. It blew on Tuesday and left me stranded in Tampa (23 miles from home). Fixed it today by blocking it off from Ipcapitol's pictures. All good now. Nice project to keep my mind off things.

Also renewed vacuum lines to boost control valves and waste gate and aired up tires.

4:20 right now and sleep:biggrin:

stay positive buddy!!

[DataTraveler]

let it stay dirty while i registered, insured and rode my motorcycle :p
http://i40.tinypic.com/243i2yv.gif

[roadrash]

I figured out a remedy to my "spoiler emblem issue." The part that I received would probably snap right into the side moldings, but the spoiler requires a "stick on" emblem. So, I finally realized that I could peel the actual emblem off of a hard plastic carrier and then just stick it onto the spoiler.

I never did find a specific part number for a spoiler emblem, but the part number for the one I used is 51-13-2-264-666... and yeah, I had a devilish time figuring it out. LOL

BTW... DDM sells a replacement "BMW Motorsport International" badge. (http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p=product&id=93&parent=21)

[tiFreak]

you know the Germans always make good stuff :biggrin:

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj183/tiFreak/100_0726.jpg

[1996 328ti]

New water pump and pulley. :)

[Recon427]

New rear rotors, pads and sensor.....

Awaiting the correct front rotors.... I think I will file a complaint with BMW USA on screwing me out of my proper front calipers. We will see if they do anything lol.

[matt4068]

found out i have a lsd or atleast can lay two strips with 205/55/16's courtesy of a big rpm drop.

my option list from bmw does not list a lsd diff.... does list sport pkg tho.

[BMW_Hatchback]

replaced the PS pump and res and put 6 cyl rad in

[eurohb]

LTW spoiler :D