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Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 06-20-2006, 07:24 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,096
Posted By midwestTI
yeah, i spelled 'ratio' wrong, my apologies to...

yeah, i spelled 'ratio' wrong, my apologies to the site english majors/spell-checkers
Forum: Exterior 06-20-2006, 07:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,204
Posted By midwestTI
looks like an amazing setup, great lines for the...

looks like an amazing setup, great lines for the body, solid build on the engine.

though i wonder, i see absolutely no intake plumming. were you exceptionally good at hiding it?

from what i...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 06-20-2006, 07:05 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,096
Posted By midwestTI
the ti is absolutely wonderful for drifting, even...

the ti is absolutely wonderful for drifting, even with the 'low power' production of the m42/44. i've got an m3 lightweight flywheel/clutch, with debaffled airbox, and the power produced with this...
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 06-07-2006, 03:12 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 13,600
Posted By midwestTI
gotta say, suicide/scissor doors only really look...

gotta say, suicide/scissor doors only really look great on frameless windows. with the frame and everything popping out when they open, the doors def look a bit awkward.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 05-20-2006, 09:52 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,344
Posted By midwestTI
a bitch to clean? f- that noise................

a bitch to clean?

f- that noise.............


if it works, it works. i go with what works best for me.
right now i've got 16x7.5 m5 replicas. they look great, and the 225 nitto 450 tires...
Forum: Misc 05-02-2006, 02:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,531
Posted By midwestTI
ah, my apologies i was under the impression...

ah, my apologies

i was under the impression the doors weren't unique to the car

live and learn, as they say
Forum: Misc 05-02-2006, 01:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,531
Posted By midwestTI
frame/suspension-wise - fronts yes (except with...

frame/suspension-wise - fronts yes (except with the m3, where more parts are necessary to complete swaps), rears no. the ti shares the rear setup of the e30 cars and the m/z3 coupe.

body-wise -...
Forum: Misc 04-26-2006, 12:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,033
Posted By midwestTI
add that race to the 100 other reasons i have for...

add that race to the 100 other reasons i have for wanting an evo.....

not sure i know of many factory hot rods that offer as much as the evo does
Forum: US and North America 04-25-2006, 01:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,703
Posted By midwestTI
Manifold Cost

Just out of curiosity, what's the price range to get a turbo manifold fabbed for an engine?

that looks like a high quality piece too
Forum: Site Feedback 03-15-2006, 01:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,701
Posted By midwestTI
sswweettt

a standardized parts list?

brilliant!
Forum: Induction 03-11-2006, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,783
Posted By midwestTI
Original Sale Ad

It says in the ad that it will fit the 318i. Tell your buddy he should send it back and get a refund.
Forum: Interior and ICE 03-08-2006, 04:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,707
Posted By midwestTI
weight loss

depending on how extreme you're looking to get, losing 250-350 lbs off of a daily driver is incredibly difficult without losing comfort.

to succesfully lose that much weight you'd pretty much...
Forum: Suspension 03-08-2006, 01:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,699
Posted By midwestTI
Car-X

I had a similar problem finding a shop to do it for a decent price (or at all). i took my 95 ti to my local car-x and they had it done in 2 hours, for a damn good price (can't remember it though,...
Forum: I'm thinking about buying a ti. 03-07-2006, 01:24 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 51,818
Posted By midwestTI
95 ti @ carmax

1995 ti base
$10,000 last chance at carmax in hillside, ill
bought with 50k miles in '03, currently with 68k
red, 5-speed, cloth/gray interior

current mods: m3 x-brace, 16x7'' m5 replicas,...
Forum: Brakes 02-23-2006, 03:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,238
Posted By midwestTI
M Coupe rear brakes

i have a 1995 ti base car, and i'm interested in upgrading the rear rotors to vented, and was curious if the m coupe rear brakes were a direct bolt on like the 32X brakes up front.

i'm thinking...
Forum: Induction 01-23-2006, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,251
Posted By midwestTI
wet/dirty = bad

CAI's are notorious for hydro lock. if it hangs low and comes up different then how you started, it's bad (minds outta the gutter fellas). if you go for the CAI route, make sure you have that...
Forum: Suspension 01-10-2006, 06:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,960
Posted By midwestTI
X Brace Update

so far so good. the threads are holding perfectly and the car handles like a dream. the x-brace def brought a noticeable change in handling. the front end loves to squat and grip now, leaving lots...
Forum: Suspension 11-23-2005, 12:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,960
Posted By midwestTI
X-brace

glad to hear it, just givin my humble opinion and suggestions on the topic.


and as for the nutserts, having a thread lodged in place doesn't quite seem as stable as a true threaded hole.
Forum: Suspension 11-22-2005, 11:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,960
Posted By midwestTI
M3 X-brace

hey everyone

i recently installed the x-brace on my car and it took the better part of two days to install it. in my opinion those nutserts are a complete joke and waste of time. what i found to...
Forum: Exhausts 04-28-2005, 11:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Posted By midwestTI
Day 1 - New Exhaust

Day one with the new exhaust, my little brother got pulled over and recieved a noise violation fine......

wonderful

any suggestions on mufflers that can help this problem? I'm thinking either...
Forum: Exhausts 04-13-2005, 10:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Posted By midwestTI
Home Built Exhaust

I got tired of looking at all the ridiculous prices for cat-backs, and the lack of choices, so when I replaced my clutch and flywheel (with the M3 units) I cut off my exhaust just past the O2...
Forum: Brakes 03-14-2005, 11:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,488
Posted By midwestTI
1999 Z3 brakes

Will the brakes off of a 1999 2.8 coupe work?
Forum: Brakes 02-16-2005, 07:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,110
Posted By midwestTI
Is there any upgrade that can be done to the rear...

Is there any upgrade that can be done to the rear to swap in vented rotors from another model?

are any other models compatible?

and if i do go larger front and rear, would it be a good idea to...
Forum: Brakes 02-14-2005, 08:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,110
Posted By midwestTI
E46 front, ? rear?

ok, so if i go with the E46 front calipers, carriers, and rotors, what can i do to upgrade the rears?

also, does anyone know which stainless steel lines to use with this combo?

thanks again...
Forum: Brakes 02-08-2005, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,110
Posted By midwestTI
Vented Rotors

Does the '98 have vented rotors at all four corners?

also, which is the best place to buy the whole package?
i would think the dealer would be the quickest, but i'm not sure what their markup is...
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