 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  04-14-2009, 08:35 AM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west palm beach Posts: 10 |  just got a ti!! any suggestions???
heyy pplz.. well i just got a ti, pretty good deal by da way. i've always liked hondas n stuff like dat until i got the beemer. i guess you don't really know what a beemer is until u drive one rite? i got it on friday n im already going crazy with it.. by that i mean i freakn luv drivin it ..i start automotive techician in college in august and im not a genius when it comes to mechanics, i just know some very basic stuff. just wanted some pointers and suggestions to tune up my 318ti. havent read too much about the engine i just know it has 140hp ill get some more information soon. im not thinking about a turbo cuz of all the trouble u gota go threw but yuh .. i would really appreciate any advice. (intake exhaust systems engine tune ups w.e!) thanx  |  |  | | 04-14-2009, 01:15 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: new york Posts: 511 |
These engines really don't put out much more power without forced induction, as bmw engineers are in no way stupid. They made these engines to put out the most horse and torque that they could. Now as to intake and exhaust, you can change them but it would increase the volume of sound and change the tone from the exhaust, making it sound like a ricer or something different. Stromung and supersprint are good exhausts but expect to spend around 400-600$ intakes are cheap but again always remember its not going to add much horse. And as to engine components there are no readily available exhaust manifolds, or intake manifolds on the market as to my knowledge, and once again the ones bmw engineered were made correctly so it wouldn't be worth it to buy cheap stuff, and put it on our nice cars.
Paul | | | | | 04-14-2009, 03:01 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
welcome. bimmer = car beemer = motorcycle not a big deal but it helps you from looking like a newb.  __________________
My Former Rides
1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
| | | | | 04-14-2009, 06:13 PM | #4 | | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west palm beach Posts: 10 |
lol thanx for. yuh ive noticed the car isnt dat powerful, but still feels great. so u sayin dat if i want sum serious power i need sum serious tunin in a few words | | | | | 04-14-2009, 06:17 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: new york Posts: 511 |
In a Few words Supercharger Turbo charger(s) or Motor Swap. | | | | | 04-15-2009, 03:22 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
you could get a dasc, but they've been discontinued for a while so they're pretty sought after, and therefore expensive, for the price of one you could just buy a 6-cyl. BMW and swap the engines over
these cars really shine in handling, I'd spend money on the suspension and brakes first | | | | | 04-15-2009, 06:14 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |
Welcome to the site.
My first suggestion, read and lurk on the site. All the information you could need is here, and you don't want to ask the same question that's been asked 20 times before, right?
Also, how about using proper words? Your posts are very hard to read, though I was able to understand them. Thanks for using punctuation though, that's more than some do __________________
1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. | | | | | 04-15-2009, 06:22 PM | #8 | | Z3 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Usa Posts: 660 |
Congrats! The Ti is NOT about power... ________ Mercedes-Benz W209 picture
Last edited by Bozola; 01-31-2011 at 03:33 PM. | | | | | 04-15-2009, 06:30 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: new york Posts: 511 |
Its about ripping corners at 80. LOL =P | | | | | 04-16-2009, 02:55 AM | #10 | | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west palm beach Posts: 10 |
i know.. the car handles great. so should i really invest some money on the suspension?? | | | | | 04-16-2009, 03:08 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 234 |
Quote: Originally Posted by 1996 318ti NY  Its about ripping corners at 80. LOL =P | It's so true!  the handling is beyond amazing | | | | | 04-16-2009, 03:19 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |
Quote: Originally Posted by juliottt i know.. the car handles great. so should i really invest some money on the suspension?? | Nope, learn to drive the car first, then upgrade. Do routine maintenence. Fluids, plugs, hoses, etc. __________________
1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip. | | | | |
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