Denver Area 318ti's

[teetime4one]

So i've been out and about this past month or so...seen a couple of ti's around denver that i've never seen before. that got me to thinking about who here on the org is new since i was here last in 2008.
so, if you are in the denver/boulder area (or around colorado for that matter) i think we should do a head count...maybe start up the old MHti (Mile High 318ti) meets again...that has always been fun for all in the past.
so take a minute and say hi!

Sean & Cindy Lou (and Zippy's one and two)

[elchicano]

I will probably be back with a new Ti some time in the spring. Just waiting for winter to be over, by then I should have my financial aid and tax return.:biggrin:

Bump for any new CO members.

[elchicano]

BUMP....

I know there are some Colorado members lurking around here. Lets try to make this longer. :biggrin:

[teetime4one]

double bump
lol

[ClubSport]

I'm still up here in Fort Collins. Haven't seen another ti in ages.

[teetime4one]

hey! i remember you....what's up?!.

[black98]

I am here in broomfield

[teetime4one]

I am here in broomfield
how's that car running these days?
glad to see you chime in...keep in touch!

[black98]

how's that car running these days?
glad to see you chime in...keep in touch!

its running like poo, Just got a ICV from dguzzardo22 so hope this helps with its idle and emissions thanks for asking

[teetime4one]

its running like poo, Just got a ICV from dguzzardo22 so hope this helps with its idle and emissions thanks for asking
once i get my car out of Eric's garage i'll come to your place and help you out with your car.
i'm sorry it took me so long to see that you posted...i sometimes loose my way around the web. lol
hopefully you got the ICV on and that took care of any problems you were experiencing. let me know.
Sean

[elchicano]

its running like poo, Just got a ICV from dguzzardo22 so hope this helps with its idle and emissions thanks for asking What exactly is wrong with your Ti. If I'm not working or at school count me for any help you may need. We can do a mini meet while we are at it. :biggrin:

[black98]

yea the idle is bouncen around like a yo-yo cleaned the ICV like twice the first time helped for like a a week then back to square one i tried again and it didnt do anything to help the situation I would love to get together with you guys I would like to know more info on the car and if its even running right my first BMW and love it to death

By the way when i say it wont pass emissions its the NX level is a little high

[teetime4one]

wow...i'm stumped. maybe you need to purchase a new fuel filter...that could be gunked-up some. have you had a CEL come on? or, have you had the codes scanned? i think it's something other then the ICV if it worked after being cleaned the first time.
hmmmmm

[elchicano]

Have you tried to sea foam your engine? My truck was having really bad idling problems. Instead of sea foam i went with a techron, I think that is name, fuel cleaner. I just did it right before I did my oil change. Cleared up my idling issue and haven't had any idling issues since then. Have you had any CEL's come up? I have a code reader if you need me to check the CEL codes.

[black98]

I have the fuel filter in the trunk havnt had time to put it in. Before I cleaned the ICV the very first time i had a cel on for the ICV. I thought to clean it to save some money cleared the code gone for the week ran ok then the cel came on again for the ICV cleaned a second time no cel for a week but it started the whole yo-yo bouncen thing So i went o the hunt for a used one until i can decide if i want to keep the motor or swap it
I haven't received the used one i got. Now i am in need to get plates on the car and running correctly since my wifeys car is trying to take a crap on us

[elchicano]

Well if you need help let us know there is at least 3 guys here in denver and 1 in mead that would more likely be willing to help out.:biggrin:

[black98]

Have you tried to sea foam your engine? My truck was having really bad idling problems. Instead of sea foam i went with a techron, I think that is name, fuel cleaner. I just did it right before I did my only change. Cleared up my idling issue and haven't had any idling issues since then. Have you had any CEL's come up? I have a code reader if you need me to check the CEL codes.

I have seafoamed the car and that improved alot its actually what started the bouncen and yo-yo idle. i have a cel on right now I havent checked it to see if it is the ICV but i am going to assume that it is since the idle is all crazy

[black98]

Well if you need help let us know there is at least 3 guys here in denver and 1 in mead that would more likely be willing to help out.:biggrin:

I would greatly appreciate it let me try the ICV and i will report back if that helped any if not i may be asking for some help

[teetime4one]

Dave, what are you doing right now?
we can jump in the Mustang and head up to Broomfield for a helping hand.
Oh sh!t....cindy said i can do it tomorrow...it's our only day of the week together.

[black98]

Sean and Dave you guys are the best, I just haven't gotten the ICV part yet

[teetime4one]

local boys willing to lend a hand is all...
you'll enjoy hangin' with the entire MHti crew...
good times!
fun drives

[black98]

Cant wait to hang out with you guys its hard to talk to my wife about the TI she just gives me the blank stair

[teetime4one]

she'll warm up to it...she can get her nails painted with Cindy Lou...and follow us around the mountains in Cindy's convertible...she'll love it!

[black98]

"qoute" wife; the hell i would love that, nails done and riding in a convertible

Me: LOL

[teetime4one]

lol

[black98]

Hey guys i put the ICV in yesterday started it up and it was a little rough but i could tell something was different. Today I started it and drove to the store and it was a lot better I hope this is the start of something great

[teetime4one]

nice

[black98]

I spoke to soon back to rough idle and cel :( It is a little better than before so now i dont know were to even start any suggestions i am going to look at hoses again and replace any questionable ones and check the cel to

[elchicano]

Get the CEL code it might be different from the one before.

[black98]

I usually go to autozone to get it checked out you think i will get all the info needed or is it better to run the diagnostic bmw tool

[teetime4one]

autozone will do the trick...give it a try.
i might be up in your neck of the woods this monday...will you be off from work? let me know.

[black98]

Yea i am off work monday and have plans in the afternoon but we could meet in the morning if that works

[teetime4one]

i might be able to swing that...i'll PM you for more info.

[elchicano]

Go to autozone ask to rent the code reader, you need to leave a deposit. Once you bring it back they will refund your money. I'm currently having issues with my truck. It decided to crap out on me this morning by leaving a trail of power steering fluid and motor oil in the drive way. I have not had a chance to look at it, I had to work all day today. My dads mechanic is coming to look at it tomorrow since I will be working tomorrow as well.

[teetime4one]

did you get your Blazer fixed Dave?

[E36/doode]

have you had the codes scanned?

I agree, might be best to find in independent shop that has an Autologic/ISTA type set up and do a fault code extraction. Could be DME or plugs, or fuel pump and/or filter or cold start valve. Hope that helps a bit...let us know how it works out. Good Luck!

[elchicano]

I got it fixed today, turms out it was the return power steering hose. I had order it from the dealer because the other places I went to the fittings didn't match. It should be in working order. If you guys want to meet up late saturday afternoon I can do that. Let me know, I cant bring my code reader if you guys want.

[teetime4one]

i wanted to take Josh (thes8ingmidget) with me to look at his car. we couldn't connect today...so i went to Eric's instead. maybe we should go to his place and help him figure out his issues. next saturday might work if it's only for a few hours...i'll ask the warden. lol

[elchicano]

I can do this coming Saturday late in the afternoon. Let me know if this works with you guys.

[teetime4one]

i'll be there...we can ride together Dave.

[black98]

I am down for the afternoon too

[teetime4one]

sounds like a plan then...what time do you want to leave Dave?
let me know.

[black98]

Sounds like a plan just let me know

[teetime4one]

PM me your address

[elchicano]

Im meeting up with some friends for lunch around noon. so im thinking around 2pm. Let me know we can meet up and drive from there. Any chance we can get clay to come along????:biggrin:

[teetime4one]

maybe...let me see if he's on FB.
he's not online tonight Dave. i left him a message tho.
i've got the address...so we'll go from there.
2:00 works for Cindy and i...she's going to take the grandkiddos to a movie while we do this.
where are you going for lunch?

[black98]

2pm works for me

[fast_frizz]

Had a ti a few years ago, and am hoping to re-acquire one... Anyhow, mine had odd idle behavior when the intake hose (after the AFM) was cracked due to age. Was a subtle thing, but when I squeezed it, it was obvious that it had cracks. Also, there is a way to get the car to "blink" CEL codes at you. I don't recall the procedure (something about a certain ignition setting, hold down the trip reset button, and it starts blinking things at you) Good luck!

[teetime4one]

Had a ti a few years ago, and am hoping to re-acquire one...

well, let us help you find one then!
what model would suit your liking?

[fast_frizz]

Thanks for the offer - I am actually in the rare position to potentially buy back my original car - 1995, white, base (no sunroof), updated with LSD from a clubsport, and full exterior clubsport treatment. I sold it at 120k, regretted it, and my friend (current owner) is looking to move on to bigger/faster car. He put in coil-overs, lighter clutch, several other items.
If it does fall through, I will ping this list. I do like white w/o sunroof.

[elchicano]

Sean knows all about the rare chance of buying back a ti ha! But yeah I'm currently looking into buying another Ti, since I sold mine a couple of years ago. I just need a couple more weeks to have enough money to purchase it.

[teetime4one]

hmmm...i've seen this car on the diagonal HWY at a Wendy's...about 7 miles NE of IBM.
this car had an M logo where the 318ti should have been...
is that your car?

[fast_frizz]

You're talking about in Longmont? That could well be. My friend commutes there. Eventually needs more M under the hood, but one step at a time right now.

[teetime4one]

yes in longmont. that must be it.
nice car!
time to get it back...then swap in the M parts under the hood!

[fast_frizz]

Car's back! I'm pretty excited to start digging into it. I'll be at HPR with BMWCCA/HPDE in May. Anyone else?

[teetime4one]

I have a co-worker who works out at the track. he has been trying to get me out there for a session in my car. only problem being...automatic (autotragic?). yet, i still want to get out to HPR in order to check it out for myself...hear it's awesome.
glad you got your car back!

[fast_frizz]

You should come out - auto or not. It's a riot. I did one of the driving schools years ago at SCR, which was a bit better-suited to the mighty M42, but HPR has its fair share of fun corners as well.

[fast_frizz]

The driving school was a blast - I ended up driving Sat and corner-working Sun. Great time. I went back for open lapping day on Monday / Memorial Day. That was a lot of fun as well. Great little car. Running about 2:30 on that track

[teetime4one]

I keep getting asked if I race my car. I don't think I'll ever race it...but, I need to get out to HPR soon and give it a go.
I've got a few bushings to replace up front...then I'll head out that way. Sounds like a great place to let it all out. :)

[fast_frizz]

Unfortunately there's not THAT much to let out with the ti (especially on the back-straight), but what there is, is fun. I got up to about 95 on the back-straight. I'll try to put together a youtube vid of the open lapping day this weekend.

If you end up going, post here, and I'll see if I can also make it. It's not bad having the way shown around the place. The half-day open day was plenty for me, and a bit cheaper. The BMWCCA HPDE is a bit more expensive, but the instruction and cameradery is worth every penny. After you've been to the school, it's good to go back to the track and hone the skills a bit.

[teetime4one]

Good info. I'll talk to my co-worker and look to get out there on the cheap. I'll post as soon as it happens. :)

[fast_frizz]

Definitely flush brake-fluid and make sure your suspension bits and brake rotors/pads are in good shape. I have 1-month old brake fluid, but have been out there 2x in that time, so I will probably need to at least flush the heated stuff out.

[teetime4one]

Definitely flush brake-fluid and make sure your suspension bits and brake rotors/pads are in good shape. I have 1-month old brake fluid, but have been out there 2x in that time, so I will probably need to at least flush the heated stuff out.

I need to do my brake fluid change soon. That will be a good reason to get it done sooner then later.
Right on!

[fast_frizz]

http://youtu.be/Eyb5mp7ZFlE

[fast_frizz]

Back at the track on 7/13 for the morning session - anyone else track their ti?

[fast_frizz]

Had a fantastic day at the track - HPR is a fantastic venue, great track-staff, good stories, and the participants were courteous and friendly. Had about 28 drivers at the meeting this morning, 10 of which had never been at this track. Worked out really well, and everyone was very aware.

[teetime4one]

My boss was there today with his father in a black 1956 Porsche roadster with gold emblems.
Glad to hear that you had fun.

[Mr.Squeelerz]

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3134053601.html (http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3134053601.html)

[elchicano]

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3134053601.html (http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/3134053601.html)

Talked to this seller a couple days ago. He already had a down payment on it. The seller also said that the only reason he is selling is to buy another vehicle. But if the other car he is looking gets sold he will keep the Ti.

[Mr.Squeelerz]

What's he asking for it?

[teetime4one]

$5,500.00 I believe.

[Budget M3]

I now have two ti's in CO--my original "Budget M3" (see sig) which you may have seen running around CSprings and Castle Rock; and a ti I bought as a second car to use there, but my wife decided to keep the X5 instead (imagine that! ;-) )

It's not a sport, but I can make someone a good deal on my ti in Colo Spgs. Everything works except sunroof--motor works, but it is misaligned and needs someone more talented than me to re-align it. $3500 with steelies and two sets of tires or $4500 with 17-inch Momos and brand new GS-DS3 235/40R17's.

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/3101605466.html

[teetime4one]

If I only had room for another car....

[fast_frizz]

My boss was there today with his father in a black 1956 Porsche roadster with gold emblems.


If that's the roadster that was out there on Friday for testing - beautiful machine. Quick on its feet too. There was also an old Ferrari that was pretty neat to watch.

[teetime4one]

If that's the roadster that was out there on Friday for testing - beautiful machine. Quick on its feet too. There was also an old Ferrari that was pretty neat to watch.

That was the car. Estimated value: $150K