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Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 08-12-2012, 03:23 PM
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Views: 24,797
Posted By daves-ti
Thank you - I picked up another set of seats...

Thank you - I picked up another set of seats locally.
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 08-11-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Misc parts M44 Long Block
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Posted By daves-ti
I meant transmission. Not grand. :)

I meant transmission. Not grand. :)
Forum: Parting out & Parts (US) 08-11-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Misc parts M44 Long Block
Views: 12,467
Posted By daves-ti
Is this a manual grand engine? And where located?

Is this a manual grand engine? And where located?
Forum: Lounge 08-11-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
Well, it's not a rare model, but it's been a FL...

Well, it's not a rare model, but it's been a FL car all it's life and has a spotless body and undercarriage. NO rust at all.. The problem that bothers me at this point is I bought it for $3K, put...
Forum: Lounge 08-11-2012, 05:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
Tell me about it.. I've spoken with the dealer,...

Tell me about it.. I've spoken with the dealer, my main mechanic that I've used for other things on our other cars, and one performance shop who specializes in BMWs.. Seems $2400 is about the average...
Forum: Lounge 08-11-2012, 12:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
What is it about this car that I can't get rid of...

What is it about this car that I can't get rid of my TI! I had a guy offer me $1500 and I laugh at him. now I decided to keep the car once again and figure out how to repair this head gasket issue. ...
Forum: Lounge 08-06-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
You guys are all awesome. I appreciate all the...

You guys are all awesome. I appreciate all the input and advice… But I think I might be selling the car as it is rather than delving into it all. I'm just too busy, and I think when all is said and...
Forum: Lounge 08-02-2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
Thanks cooljess, great info. I'm definitely in...

Thanks cooljess, great info. I'm definitely in agreement that this motor from this place is way too high. The only problem with your example relative to my own situation is that I don't know how to...
Forum: Lounge 08-02-2012, 01:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
I agree.. I will again look to other options. I...

I agree.. I will again look to other options. I have a guy locally who wants to rebuilt the top end for about $2k. I think I just got a little drooly with the idea of putting that 3.2 in there.. ha..!
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
Got the full story now.. Seems it's not as...

Got the full story now.. Seems it's not as straight forward priced as I thought..
•*$3499 for the engine.. confirmed at 35k miles / s52 out of a '98 Z3
But then it seems I'll need:
•*$100 for the...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
I'm back, did a quick newborn session.. Anyway...

I'm back, did a quick newborn session..
Anyway - I'm calling them again now to see what's up / what's included. I know the mileage is right based on carfax and the insurance info. I'll let you guys...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
I'm starting a photo shoot in a few minutes.....

I'm starting a photo shoot in a few minutes.. I'll be back later. Thanks again guys..!! HUGE help..! :)
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
thanks guys.. good info. they're asking 3499...

thanks guys.. good info.
they're asking 3499 and it includes the harness and I think he said a few other things - It's a company called nationwide - http://www.nationwidear.com/.

I'm sure about...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 08:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
haha.. that was a typo, sorry cooljess..! I meant...

haha.. that was a typo, sorry cooljess..! I meant s52. :)
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
Ok, just got off the phone with the guy (company)...

Ok, just got off the phone with the guy (company) who has the engine.. It's a 3.2L / 6cyl out of a '98 Z3. He didn't have the s52 or m52 designation, but did give me the VIN - WBSCK9338WLC85907. He...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
I'm calling him now to find out just that.....

I'm calling him now to find out just that.. Thanks..!
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
Thanks cooljess..! The company is local to me,...

Thanks cooljess..! The company is local to me, they apparently did run a carfax on the engine as it came from an insurance auction.. And he did say it was definitely a 3.2 6cyl. out of a '98 Z3 / 35K...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 07:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
Sounds like I need someone to take my car, fix...

Sounds like I need someone to take my car, fix it, and give it back to me with an invoice and full tank of gas. ha..!

I'm definitely not a mechanic (I'm a photographer) - I have NO clue what all...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
holy cow. :shock:

holy cow.

:shock:
Forum: Engine Swaps 08-01-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,906
Posted By daves-ti
Hey guys, I'm just about to purchase a '98 Z3...

Hey guys, I'm just about to purchase a '98 Z3 motor (s52) to swap into my 96 TI (currently stock motor). I'm in Mass, same emission standards as California, so you're saying this means that I also...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
Good info über thanks! I didn't realize I'd also...

Good info über thanks! I didn't realize I'd also need the cluster from the z3, you're talking about all the dash gauges? I'm guessing because it's an e36 they'll all fit in my dash cluster-window...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 05:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
I think your right jca.. Wikipedia says the same...

I think your right jca.. Wikipedia says the same thing, so it MUST be true..! :wink:

I sent a message to J!M to see about his manual.. I hope this works, should be a fun car with that kind of...
Forum: Lounge 08-01-2012, 12:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
Thanks cooljess - i'll look into that. And Uber,...

Thanks cooljess - i'll look into that. And Uber, not sure. I asked but the place selling it didn't know. It's out of a '98 Z3, all the guy knew was it is a 3.2 6cyl.
Forum: Lounge 07-31-2012, 10:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,119
Posted By daves-ti
Seeking - advice from the experts

hey guys - I have a '96 ti that I took home (to Boston) from Fort Myers, I'm looking into putting a 35k miles / 3.2 Z3 motor into the car, wondering if I'm on the right track, if it's possible like I...
Forum: eBay and Craig's list listings 07-25-2012, 06:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,233
Posted By daves-ti
I've got a '96 ti that I bought just north of...

I've got a '96 ti that I bought just north of Miami (171K mi), drove it up to Boston just fine. I've done a lot of work since owning it (3 months ago), but now it was just diagnosed today with a...
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