UK roll call

[halek]

Was wondering just how many Brits we have here.

I'm on the south coast, just outside Brighton

[GREX1969]

Another Brit here - living near Bath :cool:

[stormos]

errr... Staines, no Ali G jokes ;)

[sparkymarc]

hi i live in eastbourne woo hoo :tongue:

[benny boy]

Hi I live in Thame outside Oxford

[Matt-UK]

errr... Harefield, no farm jokes :crazy:

[MarkyR]

Another Brit, just moved from Bath to Bristol.

:cool:

[bryboy]

1 more here living in london

[Dubster1]

London also.

[nick_hegel]

Nice car dubster1! I just checked out your gallery and love those wheels with alaska blue!

[compact_ti]

Scotland and looks like im the only one on here?

[Dubster1]

Nice car dubster1! I just checked out your gallery and love those wheels with alaska blue!

Cheers nick :cool:

[KRiSi]

Me too. West Yorkshire, near Leeds. No ferret or whippet digs, I've heard them all :biggrin:

I've posted a few pics up if anyones interested, not very good I'm afraid, need to get the polish out and do a few decent ones in a good surrounding.

Anyway, they're at :-

http://www.wasp-uk.com/compact/

[halek]

Nice motor KRiSi,what colour is that?

welcome to the site BTW

[GREX1969]

KRiSi - those wheels are the dogs nuts. Very nice looking car.

[davep-uk]

i'm livin in watford ( back to the rolecall thing.)

[KRiSi]

Thanks Halek and Grex1969 :biggrin:

I thought the wheels finished it off nicely, but I think it still sits a bit high, think the next mod will be a 40mm drop all round and get rid of the pea shooter exhaust for something a bit tastier.

The colour is metallic Techno Violet. Its a standard BMW paint colour but is usually found on E36 M3s.

I'm also considering a Hella Angel Eye upgrade for the front, Eurocarparts do them for just over two hundred sheets. Will finish off the front end nicely :smile:

If anyones got galleries of theirs, I'd be interested to see them, these E36 compact sports seem to be quite rare !!

[KRiSi]

Just seem your gallery halek, very nice. Very very clean car.

And I'm lovin' those Angels !!! :wink:

[Matt-UK]

Krisi get them from here http://www.umnitza.com/index.php?currency=GBP&cPath=101_24_35_46 !NO EURO CAR PARTS! Im looking at getting some for mine but im debating on which ones are the best!

[nick_hegel]

WOW I love that color. I've contemplated repainting my ti to technoviolet, but I love my alaska blue. Nice wheels too!:biggrin:

[stormos]

Krisi get them from here http://www.umnitza.com/index.php?currency=GBP&cPath=101_24_35_46 !NO EURO CAR PARTS! Im looking at getting some for mine but im debating on which ones are the best!

maybe we should do a group buy for UK ti owners ;)

[Dubster1]

Me too. West Yorkshire, near Leeds. No ferret or whippet digs, I've heard them all :biggrin:

I've posted a few pics up if anyones interested, not very good I'm afraid, need to get the polish out and do a few decent ones in a good surrounding.

Anyway, they're at :-

http://www.wasp-uk.com/compact/

Nice! and im liking them AC wheels a LOT! :cool:

[Rhys]

I'm in York (The old one for the benefit of our US friends:D)

Suprised no one from England has visited here. (http://www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk/index.html)

[enjaytee88]

Fit like abdee,

I'm from Jockland too. Aberdeen to be exact.

Noob on the board. No pic of the car to show just yet.

Weather too cr** now to get it clean enough to get some gooduns.

We'll be 6ft deep in snow next week (LOL). Not looking forward to driving the beemer in that.

[halek]

Suprised no one from England has visited here. (http://www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk/index.html)

I see your a mod over there Rhys. Do they organise many track days? doesn't seem to be much scheduled in the calander bit.Also, what's the deal with the annual nurburgring hack, I could be well up for that!

[Seanl]

Hi there
Sean here from Ashford in middx
Just joined today!!good site to get to know other ti owners!!

[Rhys]

I see your a mod over there Rhys. Do they organise many track days? doesn't seem to be much scheduled in the calander bit.Also, what's the deal with the annual nurburgring hack, I could be well up for that!

There are many track days organised over the country NE section do a Croft one for e.g.

Not sure what the deal is on the Nurburgring trip, I think people have to express their desire to go as costs aren't worked out yet, tho some are organising trips within their own sections (as well as Isle of Man, with no speed limits)

Drop by and have a look, as yet there are no forums for the compact (just a register) so I always send folk over here (my sig pic on the BMWCC-GB is a link to this site)

[stormos]

Hi there
Sean here from Ashford in middx
Just joined today!!good site to get to know other ti owners!!

bloomin heck! i'm in staines....

[GREX1969]

Do they organise many track days? doesn't

I'm up for doing a track day. I live next to Castle Combe in Wiltshire (just off the M4) so might book up in the summer. If we could get a few 318ti's that would be a right laugh!

[davep-uk]

i'd be up for that.

[Rhys]

There are a few up for it on the GB site as well, maybe you could organise something with them? Link (http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=24400&PN=1)

Not enough compacts on there:frown:

[mickti]

alright Just joined the sight today anyone know where I can get an Ac schnitzer front spoiler

[davep-uk]

maybe we should do a group buy for UK ti owners ;)


ok, ive got my finances sorted. i'm up for a groupo buy.

[stormos]

muppett! too late!! already got them! but i am sure the rest of you could do it ;)

[davep-uk]

hmmmmm. that was too early on a saturday morning for me to be paying attention properly.

[stormos]

Fitted the DEPO's today..... FCUKING KNIGHTMARE, ended up using the Avo Meter to work out what was what.

Worst bit at the end of it all my battery was flat! on charge atm!

other than that, they look good. pics to follow.....

[nigeltee]

Nigel in Barnstaple N.Devon. no farmer or backwards jokes, i grew up on the london /(ahem) essex borders. Inside the m25 is london right?

No Ti as yet, but the a4's going in the trader tonight.

[stormos]

a4's are sweet cars, set of 19"'s and your on the way.....

btw... WELCOME!

[nigeltee]

yeah, when i bought it, i was gonna lower it, fit updated lights , xenons, oh, and chip it (easy 180 - 190 brake). Nice.....

But then it needed a new turbo (partially replaced under warranty) then the day after i got that back the cat fell off!:mad: (came apart from the new turbo) Again replaced under warranty. AND THEN, i had soaking wet carpet in the drivers and rear drivers side footwells. AAAAARGGGGH!

Not a pleasant 6 months ownership and i have had enough.

Apart from that, they are good.

[nigeltee]

what a rant. sorry. just hit a raw nerve.......

[stormos]

heh.

when i first got my compact i took it for a service and it needed:

new rear springs,
front ball joints,
rear subframe mounts,
new headlight washers,
abs sensor.
new rear brake cylinders and adjusters,
exhaust,
oh.... and the air bag light is on.

but its an ongoing project so to speak.....

[davep-uk]

so Stomos, fitting the depo's was a bitch? hmmmm do i really want them?

[stormos]

it was only a bitch cos i am fcukin useless ;)

hence i usually use a garage ;)

going to attempt to fit the stoneguard today and a new indicator bulb. man i am doomed!

worst bit is i need to get the headlight beams adjusted asap as they are definetly out. garage tomorrow with any luck...

However, they do look "THE ****" and i LOVE 'EM!

[cali-ti]

geez ... taking it to a shop to get the headlights adjusted? how are you EVER going to rebuild and install those new brakes? ;)

[stormos]

brakes i'll rebuild, but a shop will do the final install of the parts. I would NEVER touch the braking system myself as i know it'd fail....

[davep-uk]

it was only a bitch cos i am fcukin useless ;)

hence i usually use a garage ;)

going to attempt to fit the stoneguard today and a new indicator bulb. man i am doomed!

worst bit is i need to get the headlight beams adjusted asap as they are definetly out. garage tomorrow with any luck...

However, they do look "THE ****" and i LOVE 'EM!


photo's please.

[stormos]

Got stoneguards on now which aren't the pic which makes the lights look slightly foggy but should clear in few days/weeks.

had the hair dryer outside for an hour!!

crap lookin grill going in bin soon! black one due for arrival VERY soon.

[halek]

I'm liking those lights stormos, might have to get me some of those. Could you just clarify a few things though mate.
How do you rate the build quality compared to the stock lights?
Do they have a glass frount cover, some of the American ones have plastic which gets all pitted & cloudy.
Also when you get them adjusted, let us know if they work, ie. can you see where your going :wink:

cheers fella

[stormos]

Already i can see they are ALOT brighter and i haven't got a HID kit yet. Len's are glass and the build quality seems good. they fit perfectly where the old one went.

Umnitza fitted the angel eyes and sealed the lens with silicone sealant whcih was handy :)

[cali-ti]

so what fogged then if they were already sealed? :confused:

EDIT: are you going to take it to the shop for the install of the new kidney grills? ;)

[stormos]

so what fogged then if they were already sealed? :confused:

EDIT: are you going to take it to the shop for the install of the new kidney grills? ;)

cheeky git!!!

the Stoneguard is a Lamin-x sheet for each headlight. it takes a few days/weeks after application for any moisture behind the film created during the application to dry out.

Got it as the only reason i changed the stocks was a stone went through one of them..... so it was a definate must....

[davep-uk]

Got stoneguards on now which aren't the pic which makes the lights look slightly foggy but should clear in few days/weeks.

had the hair dryer outside for an hour!!

crap lookin grill going in bin soon! black one due for arrival VERY soon.


that grill is blingin! :tongue:

ive had a look on the umnitza website and although you can change the prices into £'s how do you work out shipping? did you order them from umnitza direct or through a UK supplier?

[cali-ti]

gotcha. thought the moisture was inside and not on the outside. the stone guards are a good idea. way to go!

[davep-uk]

cali, did you get the package? was it any use?

[stormos]

i got mine from habbie on bimmerforums when he was doing some huge group buy thing.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=381171&page=25&highlight=shipping

[cali-ti]

cali, did you get the package? was it any use?
no,not yet. and you were supposed to PM me when you sent it so i could paypal you for the shipping (at least). how much was it? i'll let you know when i get it :)

[davep-uk]

no,not yet. and you were supposed to PM me when you sent it so i could paypal you for the shipping (at least). how much was it? i'll let you know when i get it :)

we'll sort it out when it arrives.

[player6]

hi all im from cambridge

[davep-uk]

hi player6, welcome! where did you hear about us? post some pics of your car.

[player6]

a m8 said about this site

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/player6/Image012.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/player6/P7010025.jpg

[stormos]

top marks there!!

[player6]

thanks

its a 318ti sport
on 18" tsw apex
lowered 40mm

[Dakar_peril]

Dakar visible in and around Bath :D

[GREX1969]

Dakar visible in and around Bath :D
Hey, you weren't the Dakar I saw last weekend on the Pensivannia/A36 roundabout?
I was in my BWM going towards Bristol when I noticed someone in a Dakar taking a second glance?

[stormos]

TOTAL BMW Magazine - Project car #2

do we have a magazine worker in the forums ?

[halek]

TOTAL BMW Magazine - Project car #2

do we have a magazine worker in the forums ?

yup, Dakar Peril aka Rob is the art editor for Total BMW :cool:

[stormos]

ah! free subscriptions all round then ;)

[player6]

i saw there yellow compact when i did my photo shout for total bmw

[davep-uk]

ah! free subscriptions all round then ;)


i second that! hehe!

[player6]

if you read this mouths mag my e30 is in it

[stormos]

bah, means going out. can't be assed, too poor.

dave! get those DEPO lights and rings from umnitza, shipping is about $80 i think i paid. they put a low value on the box too. They look the ****! Pity i got a ring out :( (waiting for replacement atm)

3 screws on each projector light allow them to be switched from LHD to RHD.

[davep-uk]

bah, means going out. can't be assed, too poor.

dave! get those DEPO lights and rings from umnitza, shipping is about $80 i think i paid. they put a low value on the box too. They look the ****! Pity i got a ring out :( (waiting for replacement atm)

3 screws on each projector light allow them to be switched from LHD to RHD.


i think that will be next months treat to myself. thanks for the info Stormos.

[stormos]

m-tec mouldings here next month aswell as:

service,
horn repair,
bonnet shut mechanism,
325 brake conversion,
rear drums and shoes,
insurance,
possible diff.

[nigeltee]

Hey,

whats the deal with the DEPO lights? how do they differ from the uk projector headlamps? Is it because they come with angel eyes? if so, i answered my own question.........

PS. the ti sport i am looking at has orange front and side indicators and clear rears. whats that all about? i thought they came out of the factory with clears all round. Am checing the vin again too as the hpi came back not matching the vin i put in, to the reg on the car. The reg does come up as a ti compact though.

Nige

[davep-uk]

m-tec mouldings here next month aswell as:

service,
horn repair,
bonnet shut mechanism,
325 brake conversion,
rear drums and shoes,
insurance,
possible diff.


rear drums? brake drums at the rear? i dont understand.

[davep-uk]

Hey,

whats the deal with the DEPO lights? how do they differ from the uk projector headlamps? Is it because they come with angel eyes? if so, i answered my own question.........

PS. the ti sport i am looking at has orange front and side indicators and clear rears. whats that all about? i thought they came out of the factory with clears all round. Am checing the vin again too as the hpi came back not matching the vin i put in, to the reg on the car. The reg does come up as a ti compact though.

Nige

its probably got aftermarket rear lights. but the hpi problem sounds a bit dodgy!

[Dakar_peril]

hello player6... Good day that was at combe..

I would have thought it might have been me out Pensivannia/A36 roundabout... there some nice little roads out that way :)

Been out for a blast today... although in need of my ACs fitted... running cheap rubber till I can get them on...

Plus I have some other tasties come up soon... :) Just trying to get her ready for the summer shows... And hopefully the e30 M3 will be ready aswell...hopefully...

[Dakar_peril]

I be def. up for a blast at combe too... if not a track day we should at least all go out for a blast!

:)

[nigeltee]

got the vin correct now. operator error. doh! still cant get teh v5 issue date right. will have to phone the dvla on monday.

[cali-ti]

rear drums? brake drums at the rear? i dont understand.
poor stormos has a 316i ... not a 318ti. poor guy, he has drum brakes in the back. luckily he'll be fitting the 32x vented brakes up front.

[stormos]

316i strangely sell for more than the ti's here ;)

UK compacts didn't come with projector lamps is the first difference.

The DEPOs are basically a replacement set of headlight as a base, they are cheap on their own - about $150 a set. The Predator Chronium rings i had as an option were $170 ish and come with lifetime warranty.

DEPOs tend to come set up for the US so you have to remove the back of the light to reveal the projector assembly. there are 3 screws around the projector itself, loosen all 3, turn them to the other setting, rescrew and you have UK spec lights.

[colin26]

New member here from N. Ireland. Just bought my 318Ti yesterday and thoroughly enjoying it so far. Sideways in the rain last night:dance:

[carlosxxx]

london again...

[Quantum2+2]

1999 318 ti auto from the n/w coast of Lancashire

[monk3y666]

Some place between bristol & bath,

that would be 1 X'97 Morea Grun & 1 X '98 Ferngrun

[monk3y666]

ha! just realised who Grex is - still got the ti then Jones - much better than the alfa

[Sno]

New member.
318ti compact sport
Oxfordshire........

[davep-uk]

welcome Sno.
hope you find the forum interesting! put a flag in the map and post some pics of your motor!

[Boxbrownie]

As soon as I got my Ti I changed the original hurricane lamps up front for normal E36 projector lights....way better of course and all standard BMW bits for that smug feeling of quality :biggrin:

Just needed the lamps and the donor cars loom plugs......

Best regards David

[morpheus]

Another UK Member, In lincoln

[albi901]

Just noticed UK role call post!

I'm from stroud in gloucestershire :eek:

[Kentish]

I'm near Canterbury in Kent.

1999 318Ti Sport - Edition

With Elipsoid projector/angel eye headlights ;)

[oakley]

Dorchester Dorset
This site really is a bloody life safer!!!!!!:smile:

[davep-uk]

Nice motor Oakley!

[Dakar_peril]

Second that... nice one :D

[Kentish]

Second that... nice one :D


Hey, I know that car Dakar Peril!

I've been following your upgrades in the magazine, nice work :)

[stormos]

grrrr! need new tyres. £262 for 4 kumho KU31's from camskill....

215/45/R17 Front
225/45/R17 Rear

[Dakar_peril]

Thanks! the transformation has really come on since the start... just need to find some more power, change the headunit (maybe) and then she is finished

[davep-uk]

Thanks! the transformation has really come on since the start... just need to find some more power, change the headunit (maybe) and then she is finished


DASC? go on! you know you want it!

[Dakar_peril]

yeah I know... just loads of wonga...

[davep-uk]

you should get the mag to pay some. i think it would be the first supercharged Ti in the UK?

[ipswich318ti]

hi ya just got mine
i live in ipswich

[Kentish]

I've now sold mine and it was bought by a local fella who is very pleased with it!

I miss it now!

[davep-uk]

u can buy mine if u want

[ipswich318ti]

if you got any parts you wanna sell ill buy thm

[oakley]

cheers guys thanks for the positive feedback....its changed a fair bit since i posted last so check the garage...new 18" m mv wheels, rear 3 post spoiler and just finnished adding my m3 mirrors (no pics of those just yet they'll be en route shortly!) ..........

[ipswich318ti]

so is there any one close to suffolk on here

[DRMblack7]

Hi guys, I'm in sunny Whitstable in Kent

[Anth2006]

Hi Guys
Iam from middlesbrough, nice to see we have a few people from the uk here,

[Rich]

Hello

I'm from Hampshire. For those who have not see in the engine swap section on the forum; I am currently doing an engine swap in my compact from a 1.6 to a 2.8 :D

This is a great forum, found lots of good information!

[locky]

Hi.
I have just joined. I am in London.

[cosmos schwarz]

preston, no jokes or i'll ave' yer! anybody in the northwest also?

not that it matters, someone just organise a meet anywhere i'm sure we'll all go if its in the midlands somewhere.

[DefDJ]

Hi everyone, this is the most useful site ever - thanks to everyone!

Jez from/near Guildford Surrey.

[ipswich318ti]

hi ya guys any one need a new exhaust look here for uk group buy

it will go ahead if we can get 5 people or more

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13245

[ipswich318ti]

any one after some crystal rear lights

[Rhys]

Hi Guys
Iam from middlesbrough, nice to see we have a few people from the uk here,

Ah, a Smoggy eh?

Lived there for a while (student days) just round the corner from Ayresome Park - Worcester St, behind the school. Must visit up there again sometime as I miss them stotties from greggs..:biggrin:

[Anth2006]

How long has it been since you were in middlesbrough?
Alot has changed especially around that area even the old ENT hospital near cannon park has gone.

Stotties are great but greggs yum yums are better

[ipswich318ti]

what strut braces have u guys got

[SilentStu]

Southend on sea Essex :)

[ipswich318ti]

welcome mate

[Rhys]

How long has it been since you were in middlesbrough?
Alot has changed especially around that area even the old ENT hospital near cannon park has gone.

Stotties are great but greggs yum yums are better

Left Boro in '99. Was there for 7 years.
I think a lot has changed since I was there - Albert Park has had a makeover I think. The Mela is quite good if it's still there.

[th30d0r3]

Brand new and from NW London. I have me a nice little Calypso Red Compact 318TI

[Mallard]

originally N.London N14 regions

now living in Denmark with all the blondies :biggrin: :rolleyes:

[th30d0r3]

Anyone else from London?

We should have a meet, where we can exchange ideas and develop compact envy...

[ipswich318ti]

im from ipswich so only bout hour drive away
get some pics up of ur car mate

[th30d0r3]

hehe, not sure you guys are ready for that sort of carnography mate.
I just need to get a way of hosting pictures and I'll get some pictures up.

[ipswich318ti]

hehe, not sure you guys are ready for that sort of carnography mate.

loving that saying
you can host them on here

[th30d0r3]

I'll take some in the morning, too dark and foggy at the moment.
I love my runt, it looks the business!!!

[gambit]

Bolton, Greater Manchester

318ti SE Auto X reg 2000 Silver .......the dogs bollox

anyone else from the North West? near manchester?

[gambit]

so is there any one close to suffolk on here

yeah tom stephens....serial killah

[ipswich318ti]

any pics gambit


yeah tom stephens....serial killah

well he aint now he is in norwich

[gambit]

nah not yet, just bought so havent got round to it. needs some better alloys (TSW Pace hopefully)

[ipswich318ti]

so is it totally standard then ???

pace are nice wheels 17s or 18s

[adamscki_c]

Hi there,

From Torquay, South West UK.

Cheers

[Storminmike]

Manchester

Technoviolet 318ti...aspiring to be as tidy as the other AC techno (KRiSi) on here.

Limited mods...Zimm disks and Pagid pads, Evo Splitter and mesh....oh and (poss first UK to do it) genuine E36 projector headlights

[ipswich318ti]

Bluewater III - JANUARY 27th 2007

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/kambmw/Bluewaterbmw.png


I have written to PBMW To attend after someone mentioned calling them down

Location: Same place as last time

Time: 7.00pm onwards

Date: 27th January 2006

The list so far (42 to beat) Let me know if i have missed anyone out
1.18118
2.appa
3.utt
4.4lly
5.red
6.ockets
7.elm
8.am_328isport
9.aboosemoose
10.eemadaz23
11.ilal@storm
12. Mikey m3
13.Trit 21
14.Daz-328i
15. Nathan (trits brother)
16.kambmw
17.2onys
18.3psm - tbc
19. nwmlarge
20. burnout
21. ennyboysvuk
22. Wez318ti
23. Steve M
24. 328iGT
25.onnex21
26.Ammer
27.JSX
28. J16_V
29. Scotty (maybe)
30. A8TYF
31. Stax
32. ///street
33. ipswich318ti
34. Ben @ Chromeline (in another car)
35. 328i-sport-rossi
36. Nicke36
37. silversid+Friend
38. bmwqueenie
39. doublet
40. pearcey
41. Hunty +2cars

[th30d0r3]

Crikey, that's incredible. I might have to make an appearance as well in that case.

[ipswich318ti]

yup looks like there will be a few there

[DRMblack7]

Sounds like fun! count me in!

[cosmos schwarz]

Bluewater III - JANUARY 27th 2007

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q137/kambmw/Bluewaterbmw.png


I have written to PBMW To attend after someone mentioned calling them down

Location: Same place as last time

Time: 7.00pm onwards

Date: 27th January 2006



what is this? sorry. a meet?

[stormos]

looks like it....

[ipswich318ti]

yes is a meet organised off e36coupe

[cosmos schwarz]

where is it? is it members/coupe's only?

[ipswich318ti]

no its a web forum like this

but it has alot of uk members and has very good info on there

http://www.e36coupe.com/forum/index.php

[Mallard]

very nice lads :)

[gambit]

wheres the meet takin place?

[ipswich318ti]

bluewater

[cosmos schwarz]

its miles away gambit, just found out its in kent. what meets do you go to, your from near manchester arent you?

[ipswich318ti]

yup mate is a distance

near the dartford tunnel

[Mallard]

its only a half tank lads ;)

[ipswich318ti]

how many tanks for u mallard

[studyolic]

Hi guys,

recommended to come here by Rhys. Saved my life changing the air con micro filters. Knowledge Base also a great help in confirming how to change oil and plugs. As you can tell, I'm useless at DIY, but learning! Got fed up being ripped off by dealers. Just bought a year 2000 316i SE with the 1.9 litre M43TU engine. Makes ordering replacement stuff awkward because that engine was used in the E46 316i compact, too. EuroCarParts sent me the wrong air filter, but got it sorted out. I've had the car a week, and am going through all the bits. It was supposed to have had a full service by the (non - BMW) dealer before I took delivery. However, the oil was black, the plugs were probably 3 years old, the micro filters looked like the originals, and the air filter was about a year old. Doesn't inspire much confidance, so I'm going to look at EVERYTHING over the next few weeks. It's pretty much stock, on 16" multi spoke alloys. I'll get some photos up soon.

Oh, and I'm in Scotland, near Dundee.

Richard.

[Rhys]

Welcome, glad you made it over - found the best compact website around here.:smile:

[studyolic]

Cheers Rhys - not as frightening over here as I thought; I was a little intimidated by all the big boys with 20' alloys and DASC conversions. After all, I'm not really a 318ti owner, but this forum is just too good to miss.

BTW, love your avatar!

gotta go and wash the bimmer.

[Boxbrownie]

Welcome Olic......

[Rich]

Welcome, I've only been a member for a short time, but this is a great place for Compact info!

[ipswich318ti]

i wish i had 20" lol

[m3evo2]

Evening all. New member from the UK just outside Worthing.

[studyolic]

welcome to the forum. A very useful place to find out all sorts of things.

:smile:

[minimatt19]

me in Shepperton

[bigtoker]

Oxford Way! Just bought it!

[KOMPACTKID]

hello all, just registered yesterday. Wot a great website. Cumbria UK

[sfj642]

2000 Compact 316i auto - to go with 1988 E30 318i auto

Minehead, Somerset

[ipswich318ti]

hiya im back

[Mallard]

:D

where the fudge have you been son?
good to see ya mate, was worried you´d stacked the compact or something :lol:

[ipswich318ti]

no just bored of the power keep toying with getting a fiesta rst

the car is basically finished i have my hellas back on for the mo as i had a prob with one of the ccfls so sending them back to ben to have a play with

also might be getting some hids as after driving a mates st170 i want them

[oakley]

Hid's are def worth the buck..Plus iv had no probs with blinding anyone with mine and they are straight in the oem lights..No projectors or shrouds etc...

[m3nut]

Hello guy's,
Another one from the UK here.
Neil

[TheFlyingScotsman]

Scotland and looks like im the only one on here?



Haha!

Im a proud Ti owner too from Prestwick south of Glasgow!

Is there ever any UK meets or anything?

[Derek318ti]

Haha!

Im a proud Ti owner too from Prestwick south of Glasgow!

Is there ever any UK meets or anything?


I'm another 318ti sport owner in Lanarkshire, Scotland.

v reg in red of course, the best!!!! :wink:

[m1ke]

hi every1, im another newbie from the uk. im from nottinghamshire just off of j28 of the M1. after previously owning an e36 318is and an e46 330ci this is my 3rd bm. only had it 3 weeks now. its a 2000 'w' reg 318ti sport in dakar yellow. will get some pics up when i chance, currently moving house lol.

[Mallard]

welcome lads :)

[Rhys]

Welcome, more from Blighty the merrier..:smile:

[spyder]

Hi ti fans, joined this site last year but this is my first post. selling my pride and joy soon and want to revel in being a 318ti owner just a little bit longer. Shes been the best car ive ever owned. hope to hang on to her for a couple of months longer but due to growing family times running out. Anyway thanks for the site, gutted I missed the calander cut off. Happy Motoring!

[Rhys]

Hi ti fans, joined this site last year but this is my first post. selling my pride and joy soon and want to revel in being a 318ti owner just a little bit longer. Shes been the best car ive ever owned. hope to hang on to her for a couple of months longer but due to growing family times running out. Anyway thanks for the site, gutted I missed the calander cut off. Happy Motoring!

Shame, thought about selling mine once as I've got a young'un now as well but decided to get a Thule Ranger foldable roof box instead.. :smile:

[M4YTY]

Im from Newcastle. 1998 318ti sport in silver 24k miles. Couldnt resist

[findjammer]

Hey all,

Jammer here for sunny frome in somerset ...

here's the car!

http://www.jammer.biz/images/bmw/front_left.jpg

[festivalitch]

JUST GOT MY FIRST TI AFTER RUNNING BMW 120D AS COMPANY CAR BOUGHT MYSELF A HELL RED 97 318TI AND IT SURPASSES ALL MY EXPECTATIONS GREAT CAR LOVE IT. iTS COLD AND WINDY IN LINCOLN TODAY

[Mallard]

nice motors Lads !

If anyone wants to know thier cars´spec from factory, let me know on this thread

http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=18444

;)

[Chris S]

In basingstoke at the moment, only running a 316 due to the insurance.:(

[gameon]

Hi. I'm Paul from Somerset- Weston Super Mare. Bought my first BMW 318ti. Very pleased!!
Love the forum too ;)

[whipsey]

new to the site i'm in northants
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/whipsey/Photo-0149.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/whipsey/Photo-0150.jpg
quick couple of pics of my car

[m3nut]

Looks good whipsey, welcome in....get some more pics up:smile:

[whipsey]

Looks good whipsey, welcome in....get some more pics up:smile:

need to get it running first it died on me:mad:

[gambit]

v similar to mine...mine's a Sport M-series is yours? looks like it.

[whipsey]

ive no idea lol i know its got the m tech kit etc i think its just a fairly standard 318ti underneath

[gambit]

anyone got one spare. will pay reasonable amount as I dont need the whole the whole thing (only black plastic housing). Its letting air in at high speed and making the mirror wobble. The electric motors gone as well but I need to have a proper look at this as it could be just connection problem hence I only need the itsy bitsy plastic bit thats in the inside corner.

[666 toe]

im from manchester just near the blue camp...

[Chuck 120d]

Yank Ex-Pat splitting time between Hockenheim and Bronygarth

[dannyg]

another uk member im from staffordshire hello all

[Rhys]

anyone got one spare. will pay reasonable amount as I dont need the whole the whole thing (only black plastic housing). Its letting air in at high speed and making the mirror wobble. The electric motors gone as well but I need to have a proper look at this as it could be just connection problem hence I only need the itsy bitsy plastic bit thats in the inside corner.

Have you tried Quarry or FAB?

I bought a full unit to replace my mirror after it got smashed. Cost me about £37 for the whole lot (fully electric and heated). I expect of you visit a scrappies you could butcher one on site?

[Corporate DGNR8]

Newcastle...(Gateshead Side of the water)

[ipswich318ti]

hello guys im back :)

[oakley]

Hello buddy! u still got the same car or u replaced it? Howz things?

[Mallard]

wheyay!!!!!!!!!!!!!

where the f**k u been boss??

[ipswich318ti]

well i do still have the compact but in august i will be the owner of a bmw m3 evo convertible
now im single i dont have to spend my money on women so i can treat my self
im going to pop some hids into my hella angel eyes for a while as i hate my bulbs in there
apart from tht its still the same car

[oakley]

My beast will be one the market soon too, Iv just got nothing more to do to it..Imjust in the process of convincing the Mrs that a Dakar convertable evo will be nice for the summer..We'v test drove it a few times so im just waiting for the go ahead!

[ipswich318ti]

yer they r nice i have seen a few its just finding the perfect one
so where did u get ur exhaust cover from ? ebay ?

[oakley]

Its not a trim piece or cover, Its a full Schnitzer system from the headers back..

[ipswich318ti]

wow tht must have cost u
i have seen the trim pieces on ebay go for about 50 pound

[oakley]

Was worth it! The sound is amazin..Its not too noisy on long trips but when U start her up and idle the noise is awesome...Really really deep u can feel it in ur chest and stomach and in no way fart can boy racer..Love it :)

[ipswich318ti]

where did u buy it from then
oh and guess what im looking at being a pc plod too now

[oakley]

Awesome mate wot force you thinking of? Its gettingreallyhard to find a county thats accepting at the mo! Let me know how it goes tho and if u need any advice or help with any of the forms and questions just ask mate. I dont get on here as much now but send me a pm or u can find me on my forum @ www.forum.edirty6.com (Moderators I am in no way trying to steal ur members! I just cant see this site at work as its firewalled and its a site for all BMW's not just Ti's)

[tiFreak]

(Moderators I am in no way trying to steal ur members! I just cant see this site at work as its firewalled and its a site for all BMW's not just Ti's)

just so you know, we're pretty chill about that, other people post links to other forums all the time

I have no idea why I'm reading the UK role call thread :confused:

[ipswich318ti]

cool will do mate
i wanna see if i can get into suffolk or essex

[ipswich318ti]

so whats every one up to this weekend ?
im off to thorpe park then on the sunday fitting my hids :)

[Rhys]

just so you know, we're pretty chill about that, other people post links to other forums all the time

I have no idea why I'm reading the UK role call thread :confused:

I have a link to www.bavarian-board.co.uk when you click my sig pic, my sig pic on the other forum sends you here - sort of reciprocal thing.

Can't remember how many folks I've sent to here from over there.
(was the official BMW Car Club GB forum until we split after a disagreement that only paying members could access the forum. We decided it should be free to all, not just members):biggrin:

[Mallard]

im an ex e36coupe ´rummer

i blame ipswich ;)

[ipswich318ti]

lol dont u be blaming me
im going back to be a couper soon just going to tart my ti up a bit then ill sell it

[ipswich318ti]

if any ones interested i can prob get hold of all the bits to retro fit the reverse kit

[oakley]

Yeah I might be interested chap .. Price and hassle dependant!!

[ipswich318ti]

there is no hassel involved in fitting them
do u have the obc on ur car ??
the gong to it should be under the drivers side at the front

[oakley]

No, no obc.. I have one to retrofit just havent got round to it! Really miss my parking as the old one I had was fitted with it, and just brought the mrs a MG ZR and that has it..

[ipswich318ti]

ok well i can get u
the sensors
the back bumper bits
the sensor loom and control ecu and some wiring just not the gong as its gone

[oakley]

Cool pm me the price i'll let you u know if nterested dude

[northcosmos]

Hi

I'm from Chorley in Lancashire. I know there are a few Compacts around here but not sure how many are 318ti's.

[haworthp]

Hi, Darwen Lancs

[ipswich318ti]

hi ya all the bmw is going and a subaru is taking its place
so im selling all my bits up
got lots of compact and bmw diecast models will get pics up

[pureklas]

Hi all, i'm a newbie as you can see, looking to buy a 318ti, in sunny coventry.

Is there a uk based forum for these motors, as i've been sitting back reading the forum, but just seem to be getting result with cars in the states or else where.

Just wondering if there is something a little local based so i can see whats for sale in the uk, and information regarding uk spec cars.

cheers all

D

[Rhys]

You could always have a trawl through autotrader website? I don't think there are any ti specific forums in the UK. I'm over on Bavarian-Board but that's a more general forum for all series and types of BMW.

Click my sig pic to take you there.. :smile:

[haworthp]

Hi all, i'm a newbie as you can see, looking to buy a 318ti, in sunny coventry.

Is there a uk based forum for these motors, as i've been sitting back reading the forum, but just seem to be getting result with cars in the states or else where.

Just wondering if there is something a little local based so i can see whats for sale in the uk, and information regarding uk spec cars.

cheers all

D

I will be selling a 95 Alaska Blue 318ti in the near future if it's of any interest to you.

[pureklas]

Drop us some pictures near the time haworthp

So is the bavarian board more uk?

Oh lads i have a set of wheels i had pre bought for this project as i am looking to get some wheels and coilovers on it as soon as i get it. The wheels are no longer needed, m3 e36 wheels, in a sparkling silver powder coat, i bought them like this, a few imperfections in the coat, but pretty mint, all centre caps etc present.

I don't know where to put them up apart from ebay .. 8 x 17s et 40. I was looking somewhere around £370, do you lads and ladies think thats reasonable?? Reason for selling is a friend offered me a set of BBS 17s RC 2 piece from the 328i sport, and now the same lad has offered me 3, 8 series BBS splits too. i just need to find another. Similar to philly on here with the red compact. That looks so right!!

cheers for the info and help all.

[haworthp]

Drop us some pictures near the time haworthp

Will do.
Just to give you or anyone else some info about the work done on the car:

Shocks were in the worst condition I've ever seen so new lowered springs and shocks all round (not too low, just enough to make the car look better)

Front:
New pads, callipers reconditioned(new seals etc and painted), removed any rust underneath and repainted with fresh under seal. Front bushes and ball joints etc look ok so they were left.

Rear:
Rear suspension etc removed, removed any rust underneath, treated and repainted with under seal. Rear beam bushes replaced, rear brake pipes replaced, new handbrake cables, callipers reconditioned(new seals etc and painted), new discs, new pads, new handbrake shoes, diff painted and filled with new oil, all suspension/drive parts rust treated and painted (except roll bar), new heat shield as it was missing, new abs sensors, new suspension top mounts and gaskets, any missing clips replaced.

plus other things that I cant remember. Just in the process of fitting a new drivers wing and replacing the gear linkage bushes as the gear change is sloppy. I also have a pair of 328 callipers/carriers which have been reconditioned and painted plus new vented discs and pads for a brake upgrade but haven't decided whether to fit them or not.

I bought it for my daughter to use but the insurance is too expensive for her and I wasn't going to pay for that as well. :smile:

[tiFreak]

hi ya all the bmw is going and a subaru is taking its place
so im selling all my bits up
got lots of compact and bmw diecast models will get pics up

I might be interested in those if you're willing to ship to the states

[Rhys]

So is the bavarian board more uk?

Yes. It was the forum side of the official BMW Car Club GB until we decided to break away (won't go into politics but they wanted to make it members access only - they didn't even own it) so it's now called the Bavarian-Board with access to anyone who wants to post.

We need more compacts on there :biggrin:

[oakley]

Check edirty6.com too (UK based also and again for all types of beemer- we'v not been going long so in need of more members-were in the back of PBMW and tend to have stands at the shows when i can get to them..) :)

[DRIVER]

Only just joined the forum, live in Cornwall, not long got rid of my beloved E30 325i Touring, and now just have the 318ti Compact betwenn me and the missus.

[RAD1CAL318]

Cardiff....and defo no sheep jokes. lol. have no photies yet but soon.

[sam316i]

Im from Felixstowe in Suffolk:smile:.

[shonky]

Hey, another UK guy here....just bought a 318ti Sport yesterday which you will see blipping around Cheshire :)

[HIW704]

Hey guys, Edinburgh based newbie

[louie 318ti sport]

alright lads just bought a 318 ti sport after saving for ages will get some pics soon!!

[ipswich318ti]

hello guys im back for a bit

just been hunting on ebay for some bits

and saw this i remembered how rare they are

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160302311123

[oakley]

Still havent finished making mine!

[gravy]

Lancashire based newbie!

[louie 318ti sport]

hi lads got a 318 ti sport had it for 3 weeks just wonddering is the ride ment to be so hard i mean i can feel every bump in the road is this normal? the car is a 1998 s reg with 85000 miles also is very twitchey at high speed eg past 100mph i have heard this could be down to worn bushes would be greatful for any help thanks alot

[scottmclees]

hi all newbie 316 1.9 cali top from glasgow



ti sport bumpers wanted


scott

[oakley]

hi lads got a 318 ti sport had it for 3 weeks just wonddering is the ride ment to be so hard i mean i can feel every bump in the road is this normal? the car is a 1998 s reg with 85000 miles also is very twitchey at high speed eg past 100mph i have heard this could be down to worn bushes would be greatful for any help thanks alot

The sport is fairly hard coz of the Mtec suspension but mines still def comfortable i certainly wouldnt say it was over hard- Might be worth checking to see if a previous owner has changed any of the parts for a harder after market set up. As for the bushes- def a common thing to go and will need doing at that mileage if not prev done- same with the ball joints, anti roll links etc etc...:smile:

[Rikity]

Reading (baby london) in Berkshire here!

[louie 318ti sport]

cheers for the info mate i had a look at the suspension and they are bilsten so not sure if is that standard on sport models or not
also how hard is it to change the bushings?
and is it possible to still get a ac exhaust cheers mate
:biggrin:

[m3nut]

Hi guy's:smile:

I am selling my mint set of black leather sport seats out of the 2000(w) dakar compact. No door cards, but can supply black cloth cards if needed. Looking for £300 collection from j8 m25.
A few pics
http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL760/2846297/17303013/275869064.jpg

http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL760/2846297/17303013/275869059.jpg

http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL760/2846297/17303013/275869060.jpg

[ugwaraich]

City of united!

[ukbmw318ti]

Im new here, I live in Hertfordshire, have a 96 318ti Auto :biggrin:

[aggstock]

Hi there Just wondering do you still have that interior ?

[m3nut]

Hi there Just wondering do you still have that interior ?

I have offered it to someone, if he doesn't take it by the end of the month i'll give you a shout.

[aggstock]

:)Thanks for that

[aggstock]

Has the leather interior gone then ?

[m3nut]

Still got it mate:smile:, please give me till the end of the month.

[666 toe]

My car is up for sale if anybody want's to buy it :)

http://318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=26508

[oliwally]

Croydon lad signing in

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