318TI classify as an E36

[manhands78]

I have recently purchased a bmw 318ti 95 i want to get peoples opinions on what i should do as my first upgrade for under $1000.

Does my 318ti classify as an E36? and would the parts be similar to a 325i and a 328i.

I am have been looking at this website http://www.turnermotorsport.com/
please let me know of any sites you might suggest for parts or information.
I have been thinking of and air filter or exchaust or even a performance chip

Also i am not very car literate and i would love a website that would explain to me the various parts and the pros and cons of each upgrade.

thanks

[Panzer_M]

it's e36/5

[96cali]

Sorry nothings that easy. Start doing searches here for "chip" or "exhaust" etc and you'll get a bunch of educated opinions. Check out the section on this forum of refering websites.

You can chip your '95 and get a few more horses out. Most people go for exhaust and suspension mods which can both be accomplished sub $1000. What to do first depends on what you want more of- performance, style, sounds, etc. Do you have a base, sport or ??

[manhands78]

I have a base model I think. Does the sport model have a decal on it denoted the sport verison. I would like to have some bottom end power. I find the the car has pretty good top-end power (i.e. 4th, 5th gear) but not much pick up between 1 and 2 and 3rd. I am looking for performance handling and accleration with some style (thru front or side skirts.

[1996 328ti]

The sports have wider side moulding with an ///M than the base and active.
Plus the front bumper is from the luxo M3 and the rear looks like an M3 minus the trunk.

[manhands78]

ok then i definately don't have the sport edition

[L84THSKY]

Looks like you want what I want.

I added a new muffler, no performance increase.
Just bought a nice almost new limited slip diff, hope that helps me in the low gears. Then the next thing I think is a lightweight flywheel.

The flywheel and diff upgrades hopefully will give me what I want, and probably what you want too.

Originally Posted by manhands78

I have a base model I think. Does the sport model have a decal on it denoted the sport verison. I would like to have some bottom end power. I find the the car has pretty good top-end power (i.e. 4th, 5th gear) but not much pick up between 1 and 2 and 3rd. I am looking for performance handling and accleration with some style (thru front or side skirts.

[manhands78]

does an air intake provide more top end horse power or low end?
With a suspension upgrade what would i upgrade? the shocks, springs, swing arms??

What does a performance chip actually do? and does it result in more wear and tear on the engine and components?

[1996 328ti]

If you do an air intake it must use a heat shield otherwise you will probably loose power. I don't know how much a CAI gives you but it sounds nice!

Suspension should be done in sets.
If you are replacing springs I would match them with the complimentary shocks.

Chips may cause a bit more wear and tear since your rev limiter is raised.

[manhands78]

What an air intake cost? something that would create more hp with the heat sheild etc. any is there a good brand or site i should vist for parts?

[GDB]

Originally Posted by manhands78

What an air intake cost? something that would create more hp with the heat sheild etc. any is there a good brand or site i should vist for parts?

I've heard that the one at BMPdesign.com is good.

[bluebastion]

I've talked to a guy who works at BMPdesign,.... Chris... he said that chips don't really do much for our cars. BTW... the I-20 exit sucks over there. I spit on it.

Oh yeah... Chris owns a ti, too.... he's done a couple engine swaps as well.