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Hi,
I am new to this site and in need of some advise,
6 months ago i bought my first bmw, a 1997 318ti with full bmw service and 108k on the clock. At first it felt pretty quick but now it feels really slow both of the mark and trying to pull out into the fast lane on a motorway. I have had the car serviced twice since i have had it but not by bmw. The engine still sounds sweet but its pretty loud at 70 mph. Iam a 23 year old joiner with 2 kids so dont really have the money to take it to the garage for repair, plus i would rather do it myself. I would really appreaciate any info on what the problem might be.
Also what bhp gains would i expect to see from either a super chip or a remap.
Cheers Anthony |  |  | | 03-18-2006, 10:33 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lincoln Park Capitol Hill, Washington DC Posts: 741 |
Try replacing spark plugs, wires, air filter, etc....the basic tune-up stuff. If the problem still persists, ask an auto technician to check compression in each cylinders.
Your 97 Ti has an M44 that is pretty high strung, and can't squeeze much out of it. Super chips doesn't offer any products for the M44, only tecnique tuning and Dinan. Both are pretty pricey with less than 5hp gains.
Best power upgrade is DASC.....check other threads on this matter.
Good luck..... __________________
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Fariz
1997 318ti, Hellrot (Bright Red), Dinan Stage 2 Chip
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Future Mods: E46 17" wheels or Kosei K-1 17x8.5s | | | | | 03-18-2006, 10:50 PM | #3 | | Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Middlesbrough UK Posts: 34 |
Thanks for that i will replace the plugs, wires and filter tomorrow. | | | | | 03-20-2006, 10:14 PM | #4 | | Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Middlesbrough UK Posts: 34 | 6 cyl dials
Hi,
Does anyone know if the 320i 6 cylinder dials fit the 318ti M44, is there any mods i need to do or is it a straight swap.
cheers | | | | | 03-20-2006, 11:01 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 |
Anth2006,
You stated you had your car tuned up six months ago, I would not worry about the wires! If they are new, if they are not new, then yes, you may want to change them.
One thing I noticed on my BMW 318ti (97) was after 120k I had the same issue, but it was mostly carbon build up. So before spending $160 just on wires, you may want to check/change the spark plugs, fuel filter, air filter, and try a carbon remover for your fuel injectors. Tops you may spend is $40 (depends on the type of filters and spark plugs you purchase).
Good Luck
Mothman __________________  "Success is Never Final, Defeat is Never Permanent, it is the Courage to Continue that Matters!" - Winston Churchill
Mothman 
[SIGPIC] | | | | | 03-20-2006, 11:07 PM | #6 | | Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Middlesbrough UK Posts: 34 |
Thats great cheers, i checked the plugs at the weekend and the colour was like black soot. But i will definatly try an additive to remove the carbon build up. 1 more thing do you know if bmw 6 cylinder dials fit the ti model.
Thanks for the quick reply earlier. | | | | | 03-20-2006, 11:59 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 420 |
not sure here! if they do fit! __________________ "Success is Never Final, Defeat is Never Permanent, it is the Courage to Continue that Matters!" - Winston Churchill
Mothman
[SIGPIC] | | | | | 03-24-2006, 11:12 PM | #8 | | Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Middlesbrough UK Posts: 34 | MPG gauge in my 318ti
Hi,
Does any 1 know how to connect the mpg gauge in a 1997 318ti. I have connected the dials up and they work perfect apart from the mpg gauge. When i press the accelerator the gauge slides to 50+mpg then when i stop it slides back to 0mpg but does not opperate during normal driving. The dials are out of a 318 4 cylinder. 1 more thing i am a bulb out on the dials,
i have replaced the bulb but it still doesnt light up. Any suggestions.
Thanks in advance
Anthony | | | | | 03-25-2006, 10:04 AM | #9 | | Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bouncing off the rev limiter in CT! Posts: 3,156 |
I believe there is a KB article on making the MPG gage work. | | | | | 03-25-2006, 09:34 PM | #10 | | Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Middlesbrough UK Posts: 34 |
any idea where that article is, i am still fairly new to this site and not sure how to find it,
thanks
Anthony | | | | | 03-25-2006, 10:53 PM | #11 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
hit the knowledgebase link in the site navigation section the left hand side and then start looking at the titles. shouldn't be too hard to find if it's in there. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
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Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 11-03-2006, 06:55 PM | #12 | | Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Middlesbrough UK Posts: 34 | HELP ME
Need help my car seems like its running on 3 cylinders, this only happens around 10 mins into driving,
starting from cold its ok but its happened twice today on the way to work and on my way home from work,
The idle is rough and accelerating is really bad, a friend at work said it may be a sticking valve but iam not sure.
Any help would be appreciated. | | | | | 11-03-2006, 08:52 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 |
Try some seafoam, it cleans engines up in minutes. There's a KB article on that too. | | | | |
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