» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 1,646 Views | | | | | | 08-25-2009, 04:25 PM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NC Posts: 12 | newb 97 318ti with S52 owner hey all, new to 318ti.com. just bought a silver 97 318ti with s52 engine from Jon at German Motor Werks in Spindale NC | | | 08-25-2009, 04:40 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte / Thomasville NC Posts: 240 | Welcome to the org. Nice Ti too. | | | 08-25-2009, 05:31 PM | #3 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NC Posts: 12 | thx. i'll post up some mods later when i have time. | | | 08-25-2009, 06:30 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 822 | Nice ti! More details about it please... __________________ Clever but we are clueless... Current mods...18" staggered CSL reps, ZHP shift knob, BavAuto lowering springs, Bilstein sports, fogged airbox, Dinan ECU upgrade, mtech front bumper, mirrors and side moldings, DEPO headlights, tinted windows, JL Audio 12w3v2s, Phoenix Gold ZX350... | | | 08-25-2009, 06:59 PM | #5 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NC Posts: 12 | motor is from a 97 M3 S52. Front FK coilovers rear FK springs w/ Bilstein shocks. Front 01+ M3 brake rotors w/ Porche boxters calipers. Rear 98 Mcoupe roadster pads and rotors. Unknown steal brake line upgrade. M3 cluster with 151k miles. Custom carbon Fiber center counsole. M3 18*8 wheels not sure wat year is it *im still newb to bmws* Carbon fiber front lip. M3 aero body kit Battery relocate to spare tire area, really well done. 3.23 LSD btw im not sure wat model is mine tho cauz of the mods upgrade. GMW does all the work. jon told me its the club sport, but i doubt it cauz from wat i read club sports only made in 95? anywho, it has no sunroof, does have cruise control, OBC, & cloth/leather seats. prolly is an active my guess. | | | 08-25-2009, 07:03 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 | well if you read the side of the door jam it should give you some details. Clubsports only came in black or red. can you get pictures of how the relocation of the battery is done in your ti? some of us that have swapped motors are trying to come up with the best solution. need some ideas of what to do for mine. __________________ -Theta Chi- Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER .... 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...? | | | 08-25-2009, 07:10 PM | #7 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NC Posts: 12 | sure i'll def. get some pix forya. its done pretty nice from my point of view. spare tire and all the tools was removed. spare tire area frame was cut and a rectangle steal box has been weld on perfectly fit for the battery with mounting stud to hold the battery bracket. | | | 08-26-2009, 01:45 AM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 | I think this cars PO was on here before, can't remember his name but I think he had an R32 Skyline too welcome, if this is the same as the car I'm thinking of the work is really well done | | | 08-26-2009, 02:22 AM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Damascus, Maryland Posts: 434 | Oh. I'm envious. If it's an artiksilber '97 ti with gray millpoint interior, it's basically my spec with an s52. Congratulations on the purchase, and welcome to the .org. __________________ | | | 08-26-2009, 03:34 AM | #10 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NC Posts: 12 | thanks. welp i donno if the car has been here, all i know is i bought the car from Jon the owner of German Motor Werks.. anyone heard of em bfore? they specialize in BMW performance. btw, i forgot to add, the ECU has been reflashed by Dinan and there is also a performance muffler *looked but not sure wat brand is it* | | | 08-26-2009, 05:44 AM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | how much did you pay? it was advertised here and on ebay for a long time. Nice ride, seemed well done. Congrats. __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 08-26-2009, 01:17 PM | #12 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NC Posts: 12 | thanks. oh wow i didn't know that it was on here. i got it for $6500 was that a good deal or not? | | | 08-26-2009, 05:37 PM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | considering he advertised it not long ago for 10k, yeah that was a good deal! __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | 08-26-2009, 11:03 PM | #14 | Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NC Posts: 12 | oh cool good to know. i've just put in yellow fog lights, 8mm spacer to the front and lowered it a little. it looks a lot nicer now. will post up the front end and battery set up when i get a chance to take some pix. | | | 08-27-2009, 03:09 PM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 | where did you get the yellow fogs? been thinkin about them lately. __________________ My Former Rides 1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies 1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |