 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 353,370 Views | |  |  |  | |  02-09-2010, 10:39 PM | #16 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 133 |
Thanks! The car is at the indie shop now and we await results. As I was parked on the freeway inching forward in traffic, I first smelled coolant without visible indicators. Outside temperature was only about 80 at this point. Then as I was planning a march across 3 lanes of jam packed traffic I saw the first visible indication of coolant. It was coming out of the windshield wiper area (in-between hood and windshield) initially.
Was lucky enough to have shoulder space to pull over and the temp showed still below the red area but heating up fast. After letting it cool down for a long time I drove it to my brother in laws house about a mile up the road. It was towed from there this morning, poor thing.
There was no leaked coolant in the front part of the car at all and it took me a while to actually find the leaky area as most of the coolant went underneath the car. I almost have nothing to clean in the engine compartment! We'll see though when I have more time to look. __________________
2005 Steel Blue 325ia: Upgrades/Mods: Lots.
1996 Alpine White: 318ti: Dinan Stage 1 Software. CosmoRacing CAI EVO 3.5". Dinan Free Flow exhaust. X-Brace. LeatherZ Mark2 Armrest. Eibach front sway bar. Meyle RSM's |  |  | | 02-11-2010, 11:54 PM | #17 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Henrico, VA USA Posts: 231 |  2+ orders already placed...
Please contact me if you want one of these new bars. David Ellsworth maverick@infionline.net | | | | | 02-12-2010, 02:43 AM | #18 | | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 |
David... I'm still planning to buy one. I just realized last night that my battery was recently replaced so I want to check with my mechanic to see if the new one is taller than the old one. I'll call him again tomorrow. __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH!
THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR
Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler
From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | | | 02-12-2010, 01:19 PM | #19 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Henrico, VA USA Posts: 231 |  Battery height not an issue with this bar
Quote: Originally Posted by roadrash  David... I'm still planning to buy one. I just realized last night that my battery was recently replaced so I want to check with my mechanic to see if the new one is taller than the old one. I'll call him again tomorrow. | It is easy to tell if the battery is higher, the cover won't shut...ask how I know LOL!!! Battery height is not a concern with John's design as that was one of the goals when it was prototyped. This bar passes in front of the battery so height and access is not an issue. I look forward to your order, Dave | | | | | 02-12-2010, 04:47 PM | #20 | | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 |
Quote: Originally Posted by maverick It is easy to tell if the battery is higher, the cover won't shut...ask how I know LOL!!! | That's all well and good, except for one problem: the battery cover has been missing for a while.  __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH!
THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR
Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler
From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | | | 02-12-2010, 05:31 PM | #21 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Henrico, VA USA Posts: 231 | Woops!!!
Quote: Originally Posted by roadrash That's all well and good, except for one problem: the battery cover has been missing for a while. |  Well that is a different story, but won't matter as this bar passes in front of the battery box, not over it  Dave
Last edited by roadrash; 02-12-2010 at 06:33 PM. Reason: fixed quote tag | | | | | 02-16-2010, 04:53 AM | #22 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 12 |
I want an aluminum one.
1 problem.
Im in Australia. ?? =)
Any chance for some rough figures for postage to Balcatta, 6021, Perth, Western Australia?
I got paypal. | | | | | 02-16-2010, 06:01 AM | #23 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Henrico, VA USA Posts: 231 | Well I can check
Quote: Originally Posted by CATELUS I want an aluminum one.
1 problem.
Im in Australia. ?? =)
Any chance for some rough figures for postage to Balcatta, 6021, Perth, Western Australia?
I got paypal. | Not sure on this one, will check with John to see if he has any experience with export to Australia, I am sure it wont be cheap. I got brake hydraulic lube from PBR to test and maybe see is there is a market here for it and the shipping was stiff. Give me a bit on this one as I am having some family medical issues taking up my time. Dave | | | | | 02-16-2010, 06:36 AM | #24 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Henrico, VA USA Posts: 231 | PHOTOS!!!
Thanks to Darren we have photos of the first installed production bar in powder coated steel, and thanks to him for being the "test subject". The strut brace is a fine looking piece of engineering and workmanship. Have a look and get your orders in to me and get a closer look for your self Dave | | | | | 02-16-2010, 06:41 AM | #25 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Henrico, VA USA Posts: 231 | PHOTOS!!!
Thanks to Darren we have photos of the first installed production bar in powder coated steel, and thanks to him for being the "test subject". The strut brace is a fine looking piece of engineering and workmanship. Have a look and get your orders in to me and get a closer look for your self Dave | | | | | 02-16-2010, 07:52 AM | #26 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Perth - Australia Posts: 12 |
Quote: Originally Posted by maverick Not sure on this one, will check with John to see if he has any experience with export to Australia, I am sure it wont be cheap. I got brake hydraulic lube from PBR to test and maybe see is there is a market here for it and the shipping was stiff.
Give me a bit on this one as I am having some family medical issues taking up my time.
Dave | Thanks Dave. If postage is too expensive/or difficult to organize, i can have a chat with my mother as she will be visiting the states in April and sort something out. Hope your family medical issues get resolved asap. Darren: How much tighter does the ti feel in corners with the brace on? | | | | | 02-16-2010, 12:34 PM | #27 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |
I'll be buying the aluminum soon. __________________ Come get a ti-shirt
Quote: | From the e30 M3, evolved the e36.
They were "Keepin it Real" when they introduced the 318ti ClubSport in '95 and the 318ti Sports from '96 to '99.
After that... well nothing else really matters. ~Jess | | | | | | 02-16-2010, 01:10 PM | #28 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central, MN Posts: 1,065 |
Looks very nice. Curious what the aluminum one looks like. __________________  | | | | | 02-16-2010, 03:55 PM | #29 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Henrico, VA USA Posts: 231 | Aluminum Bar
Quote: Originally Posted by Mr.Squeelerz Looks very nice. Curious what the aluminum one looks like. | Just the same as far as shape and quality, just with a ScotchBrite brushed finish, check out Mason Egineering's site for an example of the finish. this link will show you one of his other bars in aluminum to give you an idea... http://www.masonengineering.net/imag...AFCfrontAl.gif Dave | | | | | 02-16-2010, 06:05 PM | #30 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |
Any way to pay through paypal? __________________ Come get a ti-shirt
Quote: | From the e30 M3, evolved the e36.
They were "Keepin it Real" when they introduced the 318ti ClubSport in '95 and the 318ti Sports from '96 to '99.
After that... well nothing else really matters. ~Jess | | | | | | |
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