 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  04-17-2009, 02:22 AM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |  Marv's 332ti update
So I haven't been posting in a long while. Its been chaotic with work and school lately, especially with the fraternity demanding so much time as well.
Well I've finished the swap back in March but have had a bad luck day when my ti got hit. Not going into details what happened, but I'm okay. My ti took a little hit, passenger fender and door need to be fixed/replaced and it needs to be pulled about 1/4 inch or so.
So my uncle and I are going to do the repairs. He has this machine that can straighten out cars; He's a jack of all trades regarding cars.
Meanwhile, while getting new parts in I got a hook up from a guy my sister knows at the dealer. Gave me his cost for parts I needed. Saved a bunch of money there.
I also went ahead and got a New UUC Magnesium strut bar, x-brace, cross drilled front M3 rotors with the M3 front shocks, a 3 spoke euro steering wheel, ZHP shift knob, and matching pedals for the clutch and brake to match the AC schnitzer ones I have already. The car runs strong still. Power that I am happy with for a long time now. Don't need to go turbo or SC now, cuz I still need to learn what the car is capable of now.
Anyway once that is all done I'm going to get a respray or something. Not sure about how I'm going to deal with the paint job but it'll be done. __________________ 
-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...? |  |  | | 04-17-2009, 02:34 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fl Posts: 1,353 |
PICS! __________________
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| | | | | 04-17-2009, 02:45 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
glad the damage wasn't too bad, definitely post pics (after repairs  ) | | | | | 04-17-2009, 02:46 AM | #4 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
Hey Marv, when you go to get your car painted, we should try to do them both at the same time. Maybe we could get a little discount. I was thinking about taking mine to the shop that did David's since they did such a great job on it. I think he paid about 2700 or 2800 for a complete respray, but it looked better than factory. I'd expect mine to cost a little more due to the custom body work that I'm doing. Anyway, glad to hear things are getting better for ya. Your Ti will back up and looking sharp in no time! | | | | | 04-20-2009, 04:54 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,152 |
Good to hear from you and your updates. Sounds like you got some new mods and upgrades! Now get some pics for us to check out. | | | | | 04-20-2009, 05:02 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
yeah as soon as i can get decent pictures i'll post them up.
jesse- yeah, ill probably be down to do that. unless my uncle wants to do the respray. at least a temporary one 'til i get more money for the real thing.
he's been too busy to help work on it lately.
i've been having problems putting on the x-brace. apparently looks as if my ti didnt come with the threads already on the front cross member. i had to get the nut-serts but they are a pain in the a$$. anyone know another way of doing so? or an easier way to get them in? i've read numerous threads on here and BF.com and understeer but its still difficult. __________________
-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...? | | | | | 04-20-2009, 05:46 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Marv, that's lousy that you got hit, glad you're ok... I don't think there is any easy way to install the x-brace, from what I've read.. and oh yeah, 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! | | | | | 04-20-2009, 06:09 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: çî†ÿ øf åNgëL§, CA Posts: 5,314 |
Be honest. You know when you were done you went smashing on it and crashed it | | | | | 04-21-2009, 12:32 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
do you guys think welding on the x-brace is a good idea? the damn nut-serts are a b!tch to put in.
or should i tack weld on the edges of the nut-serts to make it easier? need input please. __________________
-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...? | | | | | 04-21-2009, 01:49 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern California - Orange county Posts: 978 |
throw the nutserts away go to home depot get 1/2 inch nuts and bolts weld the nuts to the car and just screw in the bolts thats what i did works great the nutserts are a PITA __________________ 1995 318ti Cosmos Black
Bilsteins w/ H&R Sport, Depos w/ angeleyes and HID 5K, 50% short throw kit, Custom fogged intake, AC schnitzer pedels w/ deadpedels, leather stickshift knob, vitesse tuning Ebreak boot w/ shift boot, X-Brace, 325/328 brake upgrade, Gray millpoint leather and cloth interior, custom computer multimedia system, and Style 5 BBS 17" rims, M3 Mirrors, CF Hood
 | | | | | 04-21-2009, 01:51 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
wait a minute. where did you weld the nuts onto? the inside or outside of the cross member?? __________________
-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...? | | | | | 04-27-2009, 02:24 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
does anyone know where i can get a set of rear cross drilled rotors for the ti? or would know if the z3 rear rotors fit the ti?? __________________
-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...? | | | | | 04-27-2009, 03:07 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Southern California - Orange county Posts: 978 |
http://www.mcmaster.com/#nuts/=1mc1vb use these marv weld them on the outside of the x member __________________ 1995 318ti Cosmos Black
Bilsteins w/ H&R Sport, Depos w/ angeleyes and HID 5K, 50% short throw kit, Custom fogged intake, AC schnitzer pedels w/ deadpedels, leather stickshift knob, vitesse tuning Ebreak boot w/ shift boot, X-Brace, 325/328 brake upgrade, Gray millpoint leather and cloth interior, custom computer multimedia system, and Style 5 BBS 17" rims, M3 Mirrors, CF Hood
| | | | | 04-27-2009, 02:40 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fl Posts: 1,353 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Marv17  do you guys think welding on the x-brace is a good idea? the damn nut-serts are a b!tch to put in.
or should i tack weld on the edges of the nut-serts to make it easier? need input please. | Last time I did this I just tapped the nutserts into the sub frame without drilling then ran the bolts in with an air gun. Quick and easy. __________________
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| | | | | 04-27-2009, 09:58 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
Quote: Originally Posted by BimmerBum Last time I did this I just tapped the nutserts into the sub frame without drilling then ran the bolts in with an air gun. Quick and easy. | hey, do you guys offer x-drilled rear rotors by any chance or know who has them?? __________________
-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...? | | | | | |
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