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Forum: Misc 09-30-2013, 02:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,704
Posted By Kiponator
Failed thermostat stuck open is the likely reason...

Failed thermostat stuck open is the likely reason for the low temp on the highway...'95 is the last OBD1 year, no CEL for this AFAIK. Mine did this and a new thermostat fixed it.

Oil leak could...
Forum: Cars for Sale 03-06-2013, 04:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,098
Posted By Kiponator
I wonder if the OEM catalytic converter will cut...

I wonder if the OEM catalytic converter will cut it for CA smog, my NA car was always passing right at the HC limit with similar mileage.
Forum: Cars for Sale 03-05-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,900
Posted By Kiponator
GLWS , if it were me buying it I'd hope the OEM...

GLWS , if it were me buying it I'd hope the OEM springs were still in your garage...
Forum: Cars for Sale 02-23-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,341
Posted By Kiponator
The 318ti has been great to get into...

The 318ti has been great to get into autocrossing, open track, kid carrying, and kayak and x-mas tree transport.

I recently decided to go Miata for track and e46 sedan for everything else. ...
Forum: Cars for Sale 02-22-2013, 06:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,341
Posted By Kiponator
FS : 1995 318ti 5spd Sport 153k miles $2900

Hi everyone,

Car is no longer for sale.

Thanks to everyone who expressed interest.
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 02-02-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 859
Posted By Kiponator
Hey there, my '95 was from Beverly Hills BMW too....

Hey there, my '95 was from Beverly Hills BMW too.

By the time I bought mine it was from someone living in a much less fancy zip code than 90210.

Other than the interior quietly disintegrating,...
Forum: Cars for Sale 02-01-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,693
Posted By Kiponator
Oil filter housing leak is a pretty easy fix if...

Oil filter housing leak is a pretty easy fix if you have space and simple tools.

If I had to do it again I would sand all of the mounting tabs on the alternator down a little to make reassembly...
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 11-20-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,607
Posted By Kiponator
New ATE Premium One Front Brake Rotors for 1995 through 4/1998

For sale :

Two new ATE Premium One Slotted FRONT Rotors.

Like these : http://www.bmpdesign.com/product-exec/product_id/5410/category_id/61/search_year/1995/search_model/52

These are for...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 11-18-2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,010
Posted By Kiponator
James, your trip report forgot to mention the...

James, your trip report forgot to mention the afternoon 'highlight' for the Intermediate run group, the aftermath of which is captured in the attached image.

I was riding along in a different car...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-21-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,010
Posted By Kiponator
In the spirit of not going completely broke to...

In the spirit of not going completely broke to get my 318ti ready for the track, I opted for StopTech SP pads and a 4 new "ATE PremiumOne" slotted rotors.

Based on a lot of Google-fu, the pads are...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 10-17-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,010
Posted By Kiponator
Hi James, It was great meeting you at...

Hi James,

It was great meeting you at Thunderhill on Friday, and seeing the direction you've gone with your car has given me a lot to think over.

I am going to be at Infineon with Trackmasters...
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 10-27-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,399
Posted By Kiponator
You may already be planning for this but I would...

You may already be planning for this but I would definitely get new bump stops and rear shock mounts for when the other parts arrive. Pelican parts has prices for those that are hard to beat.

I...
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 10-26-2010, 08:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,399
Posted By Kiponator
Feel free to let them know their San Carlos...

Feel free to let them know their San Carlos branch store honored the advertised web price with no hassles back in July if it helps your cause.
Forum: Personal bios and Introductions 10-23-2010, 07:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,399
Posted By Kiponator
If you are on a tight budget I recommend the...

If you are on a tight budget I recommend the Monroes at PepBoys.

Full set of rear shocks and front struts ran $150, all of the parts are made in Europe (Belgium and Spain if I recall) and the...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 07-28-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 31,606
Posted By Kiponator
Thanks for the information! I hadn't...

Thanks for the information!

I hadn't realized STX was an option, I'd be curious to hear about everything you have done with your car in that class.

My thinking was either G-Stock, or...
Forum: Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing 07-28-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 31,606
Posted By Kiponator
I am thinking to run in G stock next season after...

I am thinking to run in G stock next season after I wrap up this season in GS-N.

My car is a '95 Sport with 15x7s, do you guys see any advantage in switching to the ClubSport 16" wheels and am I...
Forum: I'm thinking about buying a ti. 07-28-2010, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,839
Posted By Kiponator
Try to find a 5 speed. A manual transmission...

Try to find a 5 speed.

A manual transmission will last a lot longer and be a lot more entertaining to drive, too.

On the other hand, automatics get progressively more sloppy and leaky...
Forum: Lounge 07-20-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,620
Posted By Kiponator
What part of your car is destroyed? If you...

What part of your car is destroyed?

If you have the spare time, selling off the remaining usable parts will net more than the $500 difference between letting you keep the car and them taking it....
Forum: Lounge 07-14-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,720
Posted By Kiponator
I have two data points for you: 1) I...

I have two data points for you:

1) I recently fit four 315/35/18 corvette tires in the back with the seats dropped. That's over 120 lbs of gigantic tires.

2) There is a lot of dog hair from...
Forum: 1 series 07-09-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 26,297
Posted By Kiponator
It's a sad era we live in when the 3300lbs BMW is...

It's a sad era we live in when the 3300lbs BMW is the lightweight sensation!
Forum: Lounge 07-07-2010, 04:53 AM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 744,361
Posted By Kiponator
I Googled "BMW Vin decoder" and found a few...

I Googled "BMW Vin decoder" and found a few different pay sites offering to generate the options list based on your BMW VIN; of the ones that looked decent there is a guy at www.bmvin.info that will...
Forum: I'm thinking about buying a ti. 06-28-2010, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,940
Posted By Kiponator
You'll have to forgive my ignorance in not...

You'll have to forgive my ignorance in not catching that Dakar Yellow wasn't a factory color.

Beyond that, on the first read-through I missed that the sunroof is aftermarket -- another huge issue...
Forum: I'm thinking about buying a ti. 06-28-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,940
Posted By Kiponator
My opinion is to pass on this one. Salvage...

My opinion is to pass on this one.

Salvage title + slushbox = fail.

Would be interesting at that price considering the mileage and color if it were a 5-speed with a clean title.
Forum: Suspension 06-22-2010, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,218
Posted By Kiponator
Sorry to raise the dead (thread) here but can...

Sorry to raise the dead (thread) here but can someone clarify that Bilstein HD is the way to go if I plan to keep the original factory springs with the 1995 318ti sport package?

Thanks!
Forum: Electrical 06-22-2010, 05:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,831
Posted By Kiponator
EWS and spare key?

I am wondering if I need to have a BMW dealer make a spare key for my '95 or if a generic key cut at a hardware store will work?

The one key I got from the previous owner is a OEM BMW key and it...
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