» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | 12-08-2012, 12:00 PM | #1 | Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 47 | Picked up a DASC Ti Hi, I've been lurking on here for a few weeks gathering knowledge that lead to my Ti purchase. I'm going to pick it up tomorrow. I'll post some picks when I get it home and cleaned up. cheers, dug Last edited by dug; 01-19-2013 at 12:45 PM. Reason: Updated | | | 12-08-2012, 03:15 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 4,275 | Welcome to the Org Dug. Can't wait for the report and pics of your car. keep us posted! __________________ Sean 1995 Active | | | 12-08-2012, 09:46 PM | #3 | Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 47 | Dodged a bullet... He called this morning to say the engine won't start. | | | 12-09-2012, 09:54 AM | #4 | Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 47 | Here's a link to my WTB ad. Looking for a good one. Any tips appreciated. thanks, dug | | | 01-19-2013, 11:47 AM | #5 | Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 47 | I finally found the car I was looking for! It might have been posted here a few months back, but I brought it home last week. You can see a few pics here for now: http://www.goodstuffauto.com/vehicle...?VID=173709093 The mods list is pretty extensive: DASC stage 3 3.2" pulley pro-built M-44 2.0 engine (1940cc) 86mm JE forged pistons (9.7:1 CR) Total Seal rings RaceWare head studs, rod bolts Custom head gasket (not sure if this lowers comp more) Schrick 268 cams Upgraded valve springs Head work, port matched New upgraded oil pump New cooling system, wires, intake boot, vacuum lines, guibo, etc, etc.. Custom cold air intake w/ stainless head shield mounted low in front of fender liner (fender liner heated/bent nicely to accommodate) Custom exhaust looks stock at first glance albeit larger diameter High flow cat, Dynomax muffler Drivetrain: Rebuilt transmission, ZHP shifter, new bushings New E-36 M3 clutch assy. w/ alum. sprung hub fly whl., 3:73 LSD. Suspension: Bilstein Sport dampers, H&R Sport springs, Racing Dynamics adjustable sway bars, stainless BMP upper strut bar, M3 upper shock mounts, lower X-brace, E30 M3 Aluminum control arms Brakes: M3 frt. brakes with Euro aluminum 2pc rotors, Stainless lines 17x8 BBS RK with 235 40 17" Toyo T1-R Body: Xenon lights Interior: Sparco leather reclining sport seats Schroth harnesses Currently has back seat/ cargo cover removed w/ custom carpet | | | 01-19-2013, 12:48 PM | #6 | Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 47 | Pics | | | 01-19-2013, 12:49 PM | #7 | Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 47 | DASC | | | 01-19-2013, 12:54 PM | #8 | Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 47 | It runs quite well and has a ton of power. The cams kick in around 5k which is a wild feeling on top of the SC boost. Has a similar kick to an early S cam in a 911, but with a totally different sound. The only thing letting it down is the awful exhaust drone at cruise between 3200-3800. So you basically have to go 60 or 80 unless you want to go deaf. I'm open to suggestions, but I'm leaning toward a Remus. | | | 01-19-2013, 04:42 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 | Dug; Very nice car... I drooled over that one on numerous occasions. The original owner had it for sale last year, but the price was out of my budget. As for the exhaust, I suspect that there is no resonator between the cat and muffler. That would cause the drone you are experiencing. I have a 2.5 single pipe exhaust with the same (I believe) cat, a small resonator and a Borla turbo muffler. It is very discreet and mellow, but flows great and opens up under heavy throttle. Any way, congrats on your purchase and enjoy your new ti! __________________ 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! | | | 01-19-2013, 05:33 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central, MN Posts: 1,065 | Nice buy! Looks like everything is done for you. I'd drive it. __________________ | | | 01-20-2013, 12:31 AM | #11 | Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 47 | Hi guys, Thanks for the compliments. Price was high for a Ti, but really sub-10K for a car with these mods was a deal. Not to mention there isn't anything close on the market that's a hatchback with RWD. I'm super stoked. There is a resonator on the exhaust. I think the sizing is just wrong for this engine. I measured the in cabin level at 75 mph at 96dB with the Decibel iPhone app (which I have compared with a RadioShack dB meter and it's accurate enough.) The sound turns sweet again at 4K+, if I could cruise at 80mph without getting a ticket, I wouldn't bother to change it. Here are some shots of what's there. | | | 01-20-2013, 12:32 AM | #12 | Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 47 | Muffler and resonator. | | | 01-20-2013, 12:36 AM | #13 | Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 47 | Cat and weird exhaust hanger. Could this be the problem? That solid looking rubber piece connecting the exhaust to the subframe which is on poly bushings. Maybe I just need to go to a muffler shop and get a more standard flexible hanger added. | | | 01-20-2013, 01:02 AM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 | Unsure about the weird hanger, doubt that's causing the drone. For what it's worth, I posted pics of my exhaust setup in this thread; http://www.318ti.org/forum/showpost....&postcount=166 The whole setup was recommended to me by a race prep guy, and it is perfect for me. __________________ 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! | | | 01-20-2013, 02:00 AM | #15 | Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 47 | Thanks wolf. My setup looks pretty similar to yours in size at least. I don't think the hangar is causing the drone, but it's more likely to transmit a lot more of the noise into the cabin if it's solidly coupled to the chassis. Easiest thing to test will be to just remove it temporarily. I'll make sure the rear hangers look ok before I go for a drive that way. cheers, dug | | | | | 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 | | | |