 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 678 Views | |  |  |  |  12-13-2005, 03:42 AM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 22 |  how hard to find a shell?
how hard is it to find one of these cars w/o a motor, and what should i expect to pay?
i've seen a few in the for sale section here but the price varies quite a bit.
i also saw mention of an ls1 ti, but can't seem to find anymore info using the search feature on here, anyone have a link? |  |  | | 12-13-2005, 04:23 AM | #2 | | TRETEN IRGENDEINES ESELS Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,687 |
I've never heard anyone request for just the shell before. Hmm Anyway here is a link on the ls1 conversion but not on a ti bot another 3series. Someone has posted a link for the ls1ti before awhile back. Try the seach function.. http://www.vorshlag.com/ls1bmw3.asp __________________ 98 Avus Blue 318 ti Active
clear outs all around,stealth turning signals,blue led interior lights, 35% tinted windows,K&N air filter, 12" Kenwood Sub, MTX Thunder Amp,Alpine cd changer, Leatherz Armrest,ACS Pedals/Handbrake/FloorMats & Vitesse Tuning Carbon Fiber B-Pillars/CF Spark Plug Cover, New 16" MSW Typer 14 Rims on Goodyear Triple Treds 
www.myspace.com/avusblueti | | | | | 12-13-2005, 04:44 AM | #3 | | Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: MO Posts: 40 |
Good lord, a ti with an ls1 would be quite a beast. Wouldn't you upset the balance of the car, though? | | | | | 12-13-2005, 05:03 AM | #4 | | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 22 |
here in town there are already 2 ls1 e36 sedan's with another coupe on the way, apperantly the ls1 weights the same as the 6 but makes for a VERY robust car.
i had no luck searching the archives on here for the ls1 swap. | | | | | 12-13-2005, 05:10 AM | #5 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
don't let the smoke get in your eyes ... http://www.nash8503.com/index.html __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 12-13-2005, 05:11 AM | #6 | | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 22 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by cali-ti | THANKYOU  | | | | | 12-13-2005, 05:58 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 395 |
Oh my! I think I'm in love! | | | | | 12-13-2005, 06:01 AM | #8 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by finboy THANKYOU | no problem ... BY THE POWER OF GOOGLE!  __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 12-13-2005, 07:11 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
Try searching for a "rolling chassis." When you said shell, I thought the gas station.
Your best bet, as I can't say that I've ever seen this, is just to get a high mileage car with a straight frame. Since you're gonna replace the motor/tranny, you can get one with a jerky transmission which usually will drop the cost quite a bit. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 12-13-2005, 07:23 AM | #10 | | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 22 |
there is a nice one that *had* a turbo m3 motor for 1500, but its in ohio  | | | | | 12-13-2005, 08:44 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
Find the cheapest one possible, and drive it home. Only takes about 4 days to cross the country. __________________
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