 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 409,809 Views | | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-28-2024 06:42 PM 1 Replies, 3,566 Views | | | OMG!OMG! 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 05-28-2024 08:53 AM 0 Replies, 1,415 Views | |  |  |  |  05-30-2010, 09:42 PM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 23 |  And it's official!!!
Hey there guys and gals!!! Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a new member as of early this month and have been on the prowl for a ti to call my own. I'm happy to say that as of this morning I've become the proud owner of a beauty that I've deemed "Nikki Mae".... 1997 318ti base model that is bone stock less the wheels and tires that came off a 2003 325i. I can't tell you how excited I am to finally have her in my garage!!! You all may or may not have seen her around, but if you haven't, I've attached only one gratuitous photo, from my cell phone none the less. It appears that the high res photos that were here on the forum have been removed. But to sum it up, less a few minor flaws throughout, she is in phenomenal shape. A couple cluster bulbs, glove box handle, rear drivers panel needs one tab re-glued, a good overall cleaning and shampooing, and besides that, GREAT shape. As soon as I'm able I'll post more photos, but for now, this is all I got. I'm very pleased to be a part of the forum and look forward to sharing all of my future ventures and projects with you all!!!   |  |  | | 05-30-2010, 09:44 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
looks good, I like the color | | | | | 05-31-2010, 12:54 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |
Congrats on finding a great looking ti. How many miles on her and how much, if you don't mind?
I just got done doing a 4 hour cleaning on my interior. I took the interior apart and rented the rug doctor. Hard work but well worth the effort. Tomorrow comes the exterior.
Do you plan on any modifications or keeping her stock? What is the color code? I really like it!! __________________  | | | | | 05-31-2010, 01:32 AM | #4 | | Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 23 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Platanos  Congrats on finding a great looking ti. How many miles on her and how much, if you don't mind?
Do you plan on any modifications or keeping her stock? What is the color code? I really like it!! | Thank you!! She has just over 116000 on the clock. Final price was $5400. I think it was a lot to pay (keep in mind, 1. I'm very new to the going rates of the ti, 2. I'm in Cali, and 3. I'm just the kind of guy that is always wanting to get it cheaper... so FWIW) BUT I am pleased with the purchase, and I think that's what matters. Color is "calypsorot metallic", and it is pretty deceiving as I've seen 3 shades in it already in different environments. I like it too. As for mods, that was a big reason for choosing to purchase a ti but I do have to admit that the condition of the car is really having me consider keeping it stock. I'll take some time to consider, but I truly already want to upgrade the suspension components. It does feel quite soft, but maybe just a suspension refresh could do the trick on that. Who knows how I'll feel later tho...  As for now, she will be my part time daily driver (along with my Hayabusa) and I'll just have to see what the coming weeks do for me.  | | | | | 05-31-2010, 01:40 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 274 |
Congrats! Stick or autotragic? Looks sharp as it sits. | | | | | 05-31-2010, 01:47 AM | #6 | | Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 23 |
Quote: Originally Posted by chudzikb Congrats! Stick or autotragic? Looks sharp as it sits. | Thanx!!! And MANUAL!!!! Passed on several others to make sure of that!!! That brings me to something that is slightly off topic, but is a "transmission" reference... AM I THE ONLY PERSON WHO THINKS THAT THERE SHOULD BE NO SUCH THING AS AN M SERIES WITH AUTO TRANNY??? THAT'S PRACTICALLY AN OXYMORON....  | | | | | 05-31-2010, 02:07 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 274 |
I like your thinking! Sticks are for the purist. I know there are some that can not drive them for physical reasons, that's fine, but, if you are able, it is the way to go... | | | | | 05-31-2010, 03:10 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
Quote: Originally Posted by RatedM44 AM I THE ONLY PERSON WHO THINKS THAT THERE SHOULD BE NO SUCH THING AS AN M SERIES WITH AUTO TRANNY??? THAT'S PRACTICALLY AN OXYMORON.... | my dads M3 is auto  | | | | | 05-31-2010, 04:17 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central, MN Posts: 1,065 |
Nice lookin' ride you got there, and welcome to the site.  __________________  | | | | | 05-31-2010, 04:40 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
It looks very nice and clean... Looks like you did the right thing by waiting for the right car to come along.
Welcome to the site! __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy":  *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet!  97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | 05-31-2010, 07:45 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
good lookin' ti. where in California are you from? __________________ 
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.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 05-31-2010, 04:19 PM | #12 | | Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 49 |
Nice looking ti! Welcome to the org! | | | | |
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