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Forum: US and North America 09-01-2008, 11:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,006
Posted By Keach
96 5spd 318ti for sale, asking $4,000

I'm selling my 318ti. Car is located in Chicago suburbs. Car has 112k miles on it and is completely stock aside from the stereo system(Alpine cd player w/ direct connect for any MP3 player,...
Forum: Exhausts 02-18-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,469
Posted By Keach
Thanks for your post. I actually learned the...

Thanks for your post. I actually learned the entire chemical process that takes place in a cat to make it turn harmful hydrocarbons into less harmful by products such as water and carbon dioxcide...
Forum: Exhausts 02-17-2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,469
Posted By Keach
If I were you I wouldnt put anymore time and...

If I were you I wouldnt put anymore time and money into the DEC or any other aftermarket cat for that matter. Ive gone through at least 4 of them and the one on my car right now has caused the check...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 12-21-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,695
Posted By Keach
The car calls for 89 or higher octane. I...

The car calls for 89 or higher octane. I personally run 89. The owner's manual states that you can run a lower octane (87) because the engine is equipt with knock sensors, but I would just go with...
Forum: Wheels and Tires 12-21-2007, 10:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,676
Posted By Keach
I've noticed weight in the back helps me in snow...

I've noticed weight in the back helps me in snow a lot. I usually use just one 80lb bag of sand, but a friend uses salt which makes sense cause you can use it to melt the snow &/or ice. The shingle...
Forum: US and North America 10-03-2007, 09:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,341
Posted By Keach
Sent pm about cat, please get back to me when you...

Sent pm about cat, please get back to me when you can.
-thanks
Forum: Exhausts 09-21-2007, 08:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,388
Posted By Keach
The warranty and guarantee won't take care of the...

The warranty and guarantee won't take care of the cost to ship the unit back to autoparts warehouse or the labor of having someone do the work for you. Don't waste your time with CATCO or DEC cause...
Forum: Exhausts 09-21-2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,388
Posted By Keach
CATCO and DEC, they look just about identical....

CATCO and DEC, they look just about identical. Unless someone personally tells you that the aftermarket brand has worked for them, I would avoid all aftermarket cats. If you find out of one that...
Forum: Exhausts 09-21-2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,388
Posted By Keach
After market cats

Don't waste your money and time on an aftermarket cat for your 318ti. I replaced my cat with a CATCO replacement brand cat and it still tripped my OBDII cat code. I've had about 6 different...
Forum: US and North America 05-09-2007, 05:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By Keach
I'm at college right now and all I can say is...

I'm at college right now and all I can say is replacing the cat on the ti sucks. I've had two CATCO units (obviously aftermarket) put on and both still tripped the OBDII sensor on my 96 318ti. They...
Forum: US and North America 03-31-2007, 03:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,928
Posted By Keach
Wow your car is exactly the same as mine. From...

Wow your car is exactly the same as mine. From the milege to the alphine head unit. Good luck selling.
Forum: Exhausts 02-07-2007, 04:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,469
Posted By Keach
Yeah only problem is BMW only offers refurbished...

Yeah only problem is BMW only offers refurbished for about 1,500. Cars only worth probably 5k.
Forum: Exhausts 02-07-2007, 02:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,469
Posted By Keach
Yeah this has turned out to be the biggest hassle...

Yeah this has turned out to be the biggest hassle ever. I bought a DEC, it didnt work and still tripped the code, replaced it with another one-same problem, went to the mechanic and he said BMW...
Forum: Exhausts 01-16-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,469
Posted By Keach
Problems with aftermarket cat

So I recently purchased a cat from D.E.C. online and installed it. After about 50 miles the code for the cat came back triggering the check engine light. Called the distributor and they sent me...
Forum: Engine Swaps 12-07-2006, 08:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,465
Posted By Keach
There is a possibility the car won't fail just...

There is a possibility the car won't fail just because the light is on, however if the code is related to anything dealing with emissions they will fail it. I'm in a simular situation with a cam...
Forum: Misc 12-07-2006, 07:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,224
Posted By Keach
First thing I would check is the battery...

First thing I would check is the battery terminals. Clean them off good with a wire brush and make sure they are tight when you put them back on. Good possiblity it's just a faulty connection. As...
Forum: Lounge 12-05-2006, 08:08 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,600
Posted By Keach
Saved all my tickets for one time period...not...

Saved all my tickets for one time period...not good. Got pulled over for the first time doing 80 in a 35. The cop gave me a ticket for failure to provide proof of insurance (although i found it...
Forum: Exhausts 12-04-2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,519
Posted By Keach
I'm pretty sure after a tech replaced the o2...

I'm pretty sure after a tech replaced the o2 sensor after the cat and the same code came up again. (catylist preforming below threshold)
Forum: Maintenance 12-04-2006, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,023
Posted By Keach
[QUOTE=clex2;97756]You can mix oils, it's not a...

[QUOTE=clex2;97756]You can mix oils, it's not a problem.

Mixing oils is really not recommended. However having mixed oil would be much better than having too little oil. I've been changing my...
Forum: Exhausts 12-03-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,519
Posted By Keach
Yeah I'm aware of that, just not sure if the cats...

Yeah I'm aware of that, just not sure if the cats would preform the same way. I'm guessing they are different, but was just wondering if anyone has replaced a 96 cat with a 95?
Forum: Exhausts 12-03-2006, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,519
Posted By Keach
Cat on 96ti compared to 95ti

Does anyone know for sure if a cat on a 95 will direct fit on a 96. And if it does could it cause any problems with the OBDII system. My check engine light is on and most likely I need a cat, but...
Forum: Exhausts 12-03-2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,707
Posted By Keach
Agreed

I've only seen it applied to cars with turbos. No practical application on our cars. Did make a friend's eclipse extremely load when he opened it up.
Forum: Knowledge Base 12-03-2006, 08:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 50,365
Posted By Keach
Hole in firewall

Hey guys when I put my subs in a while ago, I found a hole in the firewall behind the battery case. Its a small pain but if you remove your battery and take out the battery tray there is a rubber...
Forum: US and North America 12-01-2006, 11:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,712
Posted By Keach
Sorry but I will probably put them on my car,...

Sorry but I will probably put them on my car, right now all I have are hub caps. If something comes up and they don't work out with my tires or car I will let you know. I won't let them go to waste.
Forum: US and North America 12-01-2006, 05:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,712
Posted By Keach
Hopeing I have dibs on them. Like my email will...

Hopeing I have dibs on them. Like my email will include, I like in a Northwest suburb of Chicago, but go to school in Macomb.
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