 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | |  |  |  |  10-08-2014, 01:38 AM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 11 |  Returning ti owner
Hello everyone,
I am Ryan McDonald and live in Navarre, FL.
A little background...I brought a 98 ti Fern Green Sport back from Germany with me back in 99' where I was part of the ti club in Ft Worth, TX. I did a lot to the car; Downing Atlanta SC, lightweight flywheel, SPEC Clutch, H&R/Racing Dynamics suspension. A/C Schnitzer mirrors, etc. I loved the car but my son came along in 2003 and it became unpractical (anyone trying to put a car seat in one would understand). I traded it in for an SUV and felt like I lost a part of my soul. Consequently, I actually saw it earlier this year here in Pensacola and contacted the owner as he was selling it. Unfortunately, he wanted more than I could afford so I passed. It was good seeing the car again.
In the meantime, I picked up and 89' E30 325i coupe and built it as a project and am about to finish it up after 10 years of work. Last week I happened across a 98' Silver California in need of a new home. I struck up a deal with the PO and will be bringing it home on Monday. I'm excited to be back into the ti world. I've always been a big fan of the E30's and ti's and am ready to give the California the attention it sorely deserves. It has a blown headgasket and the engine was tore down and left unassembled. The PO also used it as a parts car for the black interior but is giving me his old grey interior to put back into the car. All-in-all it needs a lot of work but will be a great long term project just like my E30. I'll post pics once I get it home and will keep the group updated on the build progress.
Thanks for having me everyone. I look forward to getting to know you and learning from each of you. I'll do my best to be a valued contributor as I was when I was on the old ti boards back between 1999-2003.
Ryan |  |  | | 10-08-2014, 01:46 AM | #2 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 11 |
OBTW, in case any of you were wondering what my goals for the car is...
- M52 or S52 swap (or DASC if I can find another), upgraded clutch, exhaust, etc.
- LSD from MZ3 or E30
- M-Tech Body Kit
- Brake Upgrade (M3 Discs/Calipers)
- Eventually put a black interior back in the car
- Repaint
- M-Contour Wheels
- Refresh Cali Top
- Suspension upgrade: Springs, Sways, Shocks, Camber/Caster mounts and adjusters for front/rear
Of course, that is long term. Right now, just want to get it put back together and make a reliable driver. Will do the rest in time... | | | | | 10-08-2014, 02:25 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,364 |
Welcome back to the ti world! Post some picks of your car when you get the chance. John | | | | | 10-08-2014, 02:34 AM | #4 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 11 |
John, will do. Funny that you are in Wichita Falls, TX. That's where I lived when I had my prior ti...You in the Air Force? I was there from 99-06... | | | | | 10-08-2014, 02:39 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Globally Posts: 1,162 |
Funny I asked him the same thing years back...I'll let him answer. | | | | | 10-08-2014, 02:52 AM | #6 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 11 |
M-Tech, what wheels are those on your 99' (Five Spoke)? | | | | | 10-08-2014, 06:53 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Welcome back to the fold!
The 5 spoke wheels are Style 18's, which came in 15", 16" (on the ti), and 17"(on the Z3).
BlackBmws (Rich) is currently the California Top parts collector and expert. Send him a PM if you need advice or parts.
Oh, and PICS! __________________ 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! | | | | | 10-08-2014, 11:52 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Globally Posts: 1,162 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Bimmer18us  M-Tech, what wheels are those on your 99' (Five Spoke)? | ASC type 2 17x8 et 38 Bought them here on the site from another member. The have been since refinished and then wrapped in big rubber. I have 225-45-17's on them vs 215-40-17's. | | | | | 10-09-2014, 01:50 AM | #9 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 11 |
Nice look. Thinking that may be the way to go. Looks like the offset is good, no issues with rubbing or anything? | | | | | 10-10-2014, 01:20 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Globally Posts: 1,162 |
Lifted it up a bit and running proper size so, it's been good.. With the coils down that low it rode not so good. | | | | |
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