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Forum: Exterior 01-04-2011, 10:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,001
Posted By Hwy1Strat
Exclamation I buy my paint for these type of projects from...

I buy my paint for these type of projects from Paint Scratch.com

http://www.paintscratch.com/

Make sure you mark the option for "Flex" additive for your color coat and clear because the lip is...
Forum: Interior and ICE 10-28-2010, 04:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,190
Posted By Hwy1Strat
Exclamation The 318ti has it's own door panels / cards. They...

The 318ti has it's own door panels / cards. They will not interchange with any other e36 BMW (or Z3, or any other model).

If the fabric, leather, or vinyl is in good shape you can fix your...
Forum: Interior and ICE 10-20-2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,190
Posted By Hwy1Strat
Google Fibrenew. They can fix Vinyl and Leather....

Google Fibrenew. They can fix Vinyl and Leather. Don't know if they have a franchise local to you so you will have to Google it.

They did wonders to the Leatherette in my Wife's e46 325xi!

Mike...
Forum: Exterior 10-20-2010, 11:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,554
Posted By Hwy1Strat
The header panel is very inexpensive. Get the OEM...

The header panel is very inexpensive. Get the OEM one because it has been E-Coated and will prevent rusting. ECS has this.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E36-318ti-M44_1.9L/Search/41338225981/
...
Forum: Exterior 10-20-2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,312
Posted By Hwy1Strat
You could snag the license plate delete trim...

You could snag the license plate delete trim also. There isn't a front plate here in Michigan. Looks better without the plate bracket IMHO.

Now I just need a nice Non-M bumper lip. Considering...
Forum: Exterior 10-20-2010, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,312
Posted By Hwy1Strat
ECS Tuning has them new for $40. ...

ECS Tuning has them new for $40.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E36-318ti-M44_1.9L/Exterior/Body/ES75177/

It just clips in. Easy out, easy in. They are black plastic. Should not have been any...
Forum: Interior and ICE 10-08-2010, 04:59 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 172,364
Posted By Hwy1Strat
If you look in the write up I did, I describe how...

If you look in the write up I did, I describe how easy it is to remove the fabric shuttle on the Moonroof. Once you give it a try it takes like 5 min to get it out and put it back in.


Mike R
Forum: US and North America 09-16-2010, 04:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,421
Posted By Hwy1Strat
I already scored one. Just installed it last...

I already scored one. Just installed it last weekend. I also bought one of the SRS Plate Switch bypass module (tells the Airbag system there is always a passenger). I waited till the module came is...
Forum: Interior and ICE 09-12-2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 172,364
Posted By Hwy1Strat
I went here: http://www.yourautotrim.com/ ...

I went here:

http://www.yourautotrim.com/

I bought the tweed. They have regular "padded" headliner material for the glue-on application. The tweed was awesome, but it doesn't stretch at all so...
Forum: Knowledge Base 06-26-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 32,364
Posted By Hwy1Strat
I just completed the tail light mod. It was super...

I just completed the tail light mod. It was super easy and only took 10min. I recommend using #6 self-tapping sheet metal screw bolt and a star washer. I also slathered on some liquid electrical tape...
Forum: Interior and ICE 05-31-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,797
Posted By Hwy1Strat
I am not talking about the white "tree" clips...

I am not talking about the white "tree" clips that fasten the door card to the metal door structure. On the back of the card, there are black plastic stand-off brackets that the clips attach to. I am...
Forum: US and North America 05-23-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,372
Posted By Hwy1Strat
Exclamation Hey, if any of you buy the black leather interior...

Hey, if any of you buy the black leather interior stuff from JRGrant, I'll take your old door panel black plastic standoff brackets / clips! I need a complete set. I would take them from both of your...
Forum: Interior and ICE 05-18-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,797
Posted By Hwy1Strat
Exclamation Hey, anyone know where I can get a door panel...

Hey, anyone know where I can get a door panel (drivers side or passenger side, doesn't matter which color or condition as long as the brackets are all there)? I called Bav Recycling and they want...
Forum: US and North America 05-18-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,686
Posted By Hwy1Strat
Exclamation Ok, I will buy the entire door panel (drivers or...

Ok, I will buy the entire door panel (drivers or passenger side) regardless of color so I can get the plastic parts for brackets / standoffs. I have been trying to call around and score these but I...
Forum: Exterior 05-13-2010, 03:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,951
Posted By Hwy1Strat
There are a bunch of guys over a Bimmerforums...

There are a bunch of guys over a Bimmerforums that have done it. Just drill down to the E36 part of the forum and do a search for Bumper Lip. You will see a bunch of threads about Non-M bumper lips....
Forum: Exterior 05-12-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,951
Posted By Hwy1Strat
e36 M3 Bumper Lip on Non-M 318ti Bumper

All,

I am in the process of fitting a M3 Bumper Lip on my 1997 318ti with the standard bumper. I have seen this done before and it looks great. It does however require a bit of Dremel work to make...
Forum: Great Lakes - US 05-12-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,630
Posted By Hwy1Strat
The moon roof fabric shuttle comes out so easy...

The moon roof fabric shuttle comes out so easy it's not funny! Look at the Interrior Thread on this site. Somewhere near the last page I did a write up on how to do it. Takes like 15min or less. ;-)...
Forum: Great Lakes - US 05-12-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,630
Posted By Hwy1Strat
Well, if you need help with some mechanical stuff...

Well, if you need help with some mechanical stuff let me know. I am pretty good at workin on BMWs and I have a Bav-Auto BMW code scanner tool. I can get the trouble codes and reset the lights (except...
Forum: Great Lakes - US 05-12-2010, 02:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,630
Posted By Hwy1Strat
Cool, that's at least 2 people. I think Bluebimma...

Cool, that's at least 2 people. I think Bluebimma lives near Toledo (maybe I'm wrong on that) so that would make 3. I know there are more ti owners in the area. I can see it on the map! ;-)

Ohio...
Forum: Interior and ICE 05-09-2010, 10:31 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 172,364
Posted By Hwy1Strat
Exclamation And just to remind everyone, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO...

And just to remind everyone, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO REMOVE THE SUNROOF ASSY to get out the fabric shuttle. Believe it or not, getting out the fabric shuttle is the easiest part. Takes like 5 min!
...
Forum: Interior and ICE 05-09-2010, 10:28 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 172,364
Posted By Hwy1Strat
Talking OK! As promised, Photos of the finished...

OK! As promised, Photos of the finished product!!!

I can e-mail out higher resolution photos. I also put higher resolution photos in my album.

In general it was an easy project. Hardest part...
Forum: Knowledge Base 05-08-2010, 10:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 72,992
Posted By Hwy1Strat
Exclamation Bavarian Auto has them for $27.95 each. I just...

Bavarian Auto has them for $27.95 each. I just ordered 2 (sold individually) for 1997 Ti.


Part #: Item:
Price:

Qty:

Total Price:
64 11 8 363 274
Forum: Great Lakes - US 05-05-2010, 01:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,630
Posted By Hwy1Strat
I can show off the only custom part of my car...

I can show off the only custom part of my car (other than the Type 44 Wheels). I re-did my headliner (photos coming this weekend, weather premitting) in steel grey tweed.
:wink:
Forum: Great Lakes - US 05-05-2010, 01:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,630
Posted By Hwy1Strat
Exclamation 318ti Meet? Somewhere near SE Michigan / Northern Ohio?

Hey,

Any fellow Ti owners living in Southeast Michigan or Northern Ohio interested in some type of meet up? I know there are a bunch of guys in Toledo with 318ti's and I am willing to bet there...
Forum: Interior and ICE 05-04-2010, 04:06 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 172,364
Posted By Hwy1Strat
Recovered the pillars with the steel grey tweed....

Recovered the pillars with the steel grey tweed. Recovering them wasn't so bad. Sanding off the original adhesive (not the JoAnn stuff) that BMW used was a PITA!

Photos to come soon.

~Mike R~
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