» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | 04-19-2005, 02:08 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 5 | New Owner Hi, I am the proud new owner of a '96 318ti. Some details: arctic silver, black cloth, 5 speed, not sure of package name (active package?) but it has cruise, sunroof, OBC. 116,600 miles, new tires, brakes, cosmetically challenged but fine mechanically. I am the 3rd owner, previous owner kept all receipts for oil changes, new O2 sensors, hoses, belts, etc. Bought it for the daughter for when she's home from college, and when she's not home I'll be driving it instead of my daily driver. Oh, yeah, that car, my other BMW, is a 2000 2.3 Z3. steel grey with black leather and 5-speed, around 62,000 miles. The similarities between the 2 cars are obvious, including instrument layout, heater controls, stalks for turn signals, cruise, and wipers. Plus the cars drive in a similar fashion - I feel very comfortable behind the wheel, handling is predictable. Of course they share the same basic heritage and underpinnings. I'm surprised by the pep of the M-44, it really scoots! And I really like the shifting, the Z3 has always been notchy and felt like the synchros were never broken in. I've got a few things to do - shift knob, shift bushings, possibly a handbrake cable, minor stuff. I've already replaced the microfilters and adjusted the handbrake. Easy to work on, fun to drive. What else can a fella ask for? I'll be lurking around, asking questions when I can't figure something out. It's great to be here, looking forward to a long friendship. Ernie Peters 1996 318ti 2000 Z3 2.3 | | | 04-19-2005, 02:48 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: madison, WI Posts: 402 | congrats on the ti, and welcome to the .org __________________ Mods: clear turn signals, Silverstar headlight bulbs, k&N custom CAI, removed A/C, lightened crank pulley, painted brakes, custom clutch stop, custom strut bar, x-brace, custom solid tranny mounts, Memphis sound system, Sachs sport clutch, B&M short shifter, lightened flywheel, redline MTL .... Emberrassing honda owners one drive at a time http://members.cardomain.com/mghockey | | | 04-19-2005, 09:41 AM | #3 | Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Laramie, Wyoming Posts: 7 | Howdy Welcome, I'm fairly new myself. Sounds like you have a couple of nice rides. I have a 95 318ti clubsport in Helrot 5spd with 132,000 miles. | | | 04-19-2005, 04:15 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 641 | erniep and mountainbimmer, welcome to the board! -chris __________________ 18'' Ace Wheels • Pirelli P7000 SS Tires • Bosal Brospeed Exhaust • B&M Short Throw Kit • H&R Sport Springs • Euro Clears • cat delete • Rogue Engineering Clutch Stop • Modded Airbox • blacked out kidney grilles • Suede Headliner/A Pillars S52 CONVERSION UNDERWAY | | | 04-19-2005, 07:17 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: cary, nc Posts: 2,259 | welcome everyone! __________________ 1995 318ti Active Pioneer Speakers [] Aluminum Billet door locks [] ACS Pedals/Deadrest [] ACS Shift Knob / E-Brake Handle [] Clear Corners/Tails/Sides [] Sylvania Exterior Lighting [] Custom CAI [] Dinan Engine Chip [] Dinan Transmission Chip [] H&R Race Springs [] Tokico Illumina Shocks [] BMW X-Brace [] Relocated Lighter Mod [] Custom iPod Mod http://www.cardomain.com/id/robcarync | | | | 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 | | | |