 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 382,021 Views | |  |  |  | |  08-19-2009, 05:10 AM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 111 |  Re. $110.00 mods
I picked up a stock 97 base model Ti two weeks ago. I was fiening for some rims (hubcaps) and a front lip. I browsed a local Euro forum and picked up some OEM 15' flat black basketweaves for $100 and fabbed up a $10 front lip from the junkyard. What do you guys think? Before:   After:    Working on getting some lowering springs next. __________________
"Never trust a big butt and a smile"
97- 328Ti (daily)
01- S2K (auto-x, cruiser)
96- JDM Integra SiR-G turbo (1/4 mile, auto-x, road course, show) |  |  | | 08-19-2009, 06:13 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
you know what? ... what i have to say, that is actually not TOO bad at all for $110 bucks spent. wheels are decent, better than the hubcaps for sure. the lip fits pretty nicely. reminds me of some other lip one of the guys made from a VW lip.
good work i must say for being on a budget. __________________ 
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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...? | | | | | 08-19-2009, 06:29 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 1,814 |
not bad, actually looks pretty sick, keep up the good work __________________  5/96 318TI Sport BIG TURBO | | | | | 08-19-2009, 04:38 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 245 |
That car desperately needs a license plate delete! | | | | | 08-19-2009, 06:23 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
And black kidneys.
nice work __________________
My Former Rides
1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
| | | | | 08-20-2009, 02:47 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
that lip looks great, what did it come off of? the rims are ok, they would look better in 16" or 17" but they're not bad for $100 I'd spend another $30 and get a new hood roundel now  | | | | | 08-20-2009, 02:59 AM | #7 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
Not bad, but personally I would have saved that 110 bucks for a decent set of 17" wheels/tires or used it towards common wear items/maintenance. IMO, a totally stock base model looks 100x better than a cheaply modded one. The key to cheap mods is to make them not so obvious and minimal. If you look at a car and all you see is cheap mods, you kinda get the feeling that the owner is a cheapskate  I know most of us don't have the finances to instantly turn our cars into show cars, but if you hold off and only purchase things that fit your overall goal, you'll be happier in the end. | | | | | 08-20-2009, 06:14 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |
Whoa, I really like the lip. How'd you make it? I want it! __________________ Come get a ti-shirt
Quote: | From the e30 M3, evolved the e36.
They were "Keepin it Real" when they introduced the 318ti ClubSport in '95 and the 318ti Sports from '96 to '99.
After that... well nothing else really matters. ~Jess | | | | | | 08-21-2009, 04:31 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 111 | Re. $110 mods
Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76  Not bad, but personally I would have saved that 110 bucks for a decent set of 17" wheels/tires or used it towards common wear items/maintenance. IMO, a totally stock base model looks 100x better than a cheaply modded one. The key to cheap mods is to make them not so obvious and minimal. If you look at a car and all you see is cheap mods, you kinda get the feeling that the owner is a cheapskate I know most of us don't have the finances to instantly turn our cars into show cars, but if you hold off and only purchase things that fit your overall goal, you'll be happier in the end. | Its all good. To each his own. I just wanted to share my ingenuity for fabbing up a front lip and the pick-up on the rims from a local Euro forum. This is my daily and will be modded at my own pace. 17's and springs are next and 17's are in the works for Spring 2010. I am a new BMW enthusiast and have admired them from afar, as Hondas are my first love. I am not new to tuning, as I have a decent example of two tastefully modded Integras. I turn every nut and bolt on every car that I own and tune the AEM for boost with the help of a friend. Just sharing some info with the members who might want to try a different route and I accept your opinion. Happy tuning to all. __________________
"Never trust a big butt and a smile"
97- 328Ti (daily)
01- S2K (auto-x, cruiser)
96- JDM Integra SiR-G turbo (1/4 mile, auto-x, road course, show)
Last edited by jae_rex; 08-21-2009 at 04:36 AM. | | | | | 08-21-2009, 05:24 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
jae rex- post up some pics of your other rides! I think we all respect the work it takes to mod a car with your own hands regardless of marque.  __________________
My Former Rides
1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
| | | | | 08-21-2009, 05:36 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 111 |
96cali, you asked for it. The entire build up of my JDM front end, converted 95 Integra is documented. I am currently in the process of building the bottom end for more boost (18lbs +) and a new turbo setup. Enjoy! http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2286383 __________________
"Never trust a big butt and a smile"
97- 328Ti (daily)
01- S2K (auto-x, cruiser)
96- JDM Integra SiR-G turbo (1/4 mile, auto-x, road course, show)
Last edited by jae_rex; 08-21-2009 at 05:39 AM. Reason: added more text | | | | | 08-27-2009, 12:53 PM | #12 | | Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 49 |
That looks quite good for all the cash spent, although i do think a MK3 VW Golf VR6 lower splitter would look very good. __________________ QUATTRO IST FUR SISSIES | | | | | 08-27-2009, 03:03 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
Quote: Originally Posted by jae_rex 96cali, you asked for it. The entire build up of my JDM front end, converted 95 Integra is documented. I am currently in the process of building the bottom end for more boost (18lbs +) and a new turbo setup. Enjoy! http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2286383 | That japanese front end looks SOOOO much better than the US version. Except for the mirrors I say well done! __________________
My Former Rides
1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
| | | | | 08-28-2009, 11:49 AM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gilbert Posts: 621 |
thats a bad integra. i cant wait to see what you do to the Ti now! __________________
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*IF ITS FAST AND RELIABLE, ITS NOT CHEAP* | | | | | 08-28-2009, 01:35 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 234 |
Quote: Originally Posted by 96cali That japanese front end looks SOOOO much better than the US version. Except for the mirrors I say well done! | isnt just a prelude front end? | | | | | |
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