 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 388,998 Views | |  |  |  | |  02-06-2009, 04:51 AM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |  I've come a long way, guys!
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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 | |  |  | | 02-06-2009, 04:56 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Orleans Posts: 970 |
wow, i can honestly say those rims look great, looks a little too chrome for my tastes but i like them __________________ 
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until then:
daily car:
96' Blue DASC'd ti with koni coilovers
slowly progressing...
weekend car:
85 1/2' 944 Porsche
no a/c, p/s, gutted cat, loud as hell exhaust, loud as hell sound system | | | | | 02-06-2009, 04:56 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |
The only part that's chrome is the lip. Nothing else is chrome. It's all silver. And even the lip is not completely chrome. It's more closer to silver chrome. You can't see a reflection. __________________ 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 | | | | | | 02-06-2009, 04:58 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |
PS: The guy I purchased it from is also selling mint condition silver contours 17" with profile tires. Not sure about the price. Make an offer. __________________ 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 | | | | | | 02-06-2009, 05:01 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
those look great  tire sidewall looks a little too big, I would have gone with 40 series tires, but still, it changes the entire look of the car | | | | | 02-06-2009, 05:04 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |
Oh yea, I'm definitely going to go smaller. I had to buy temporary tires for 2 of them, since of them had a nail in it, and the other had no tread in the middle. Though, I'm having a hard time finding a place that will align my car. Since it's not the stock height, and I have different wheels, the factory specs will not work. __________________ 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 | | | | | | 02-06-2009, 05:36 AM | #7 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
Well Joey, you've finally done it... I have to admit that I actually like your car now, lol. Yes, you've come a long way. Nice work, and that spoiler doesn't look "out of place" at all now. Congrats, keep it up! __________________ 4 MORE YEARS BABY!!! | | | | | 02-06-2009, 05:41 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 678 |
Good buy... a bit too chromey for my taste, but they remind me of HAMANN wheels... First thing is to get BMW centers on them if they fit... and the alignment shouldn't be factory spec.... they should attach those laser things on the wheels and do it from there..., the other thing is that if you went really low you might have to get adjustable camber for the rear and the front, plus if your suspension is fairly new I would let it sit like that for at least 3 months for it to settle.
BTW get rid of those decals.... except for the .ORG, the others need to go... __________________ 2LT Rodriguez CA ARNG
TURBO 96' Sport, Alaska Blue, Auto
Custom JohnBoy Turbo, Midnight-Tunning Software, HKS BOV, e-Pod Gauge Pod, BavAuto Springs, Bilstein Sport, e30 3.73 LSD, Depo P36, Apexcone 55w HID, OEM Spoiler, M3 Lip, M3 Mesh Grill, Crossdrilled Rear Rotors, M3 Front Brakes, Sparco 3 point Harness, Euro M3 Wheel, K&N cone, Clear Corner/Sides/Tails, M3 Center Console & Arm-rest, M3 Red Cluster Needles, M3 Mirrors & Side Skirts, RD Exhaust, DS-1 wheels!...
 | | | | | 02-06-2009, 05:55 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |
I'm keeping the stamford center caps. They look cool. I just need to clean them up. They haven't been cleaned since I've purchased them. Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76  Well Joey, you've finally done it... I have to admit that I actually like your car now, lol. Yes, you've come a long way. Nice work, and that spoiler doesn't look "out of place" at all now. Congrats, keep it up! | Means a lot coming from you, bro! __________________ 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 | | | | | | 02-06-2009, 06:01 AM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Central Florida Posts: 678 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Maverix I'm keeping the stamford center caps. They look cool. I just need to clean them up. They haven't been cleaned since I've purchased them. | DUDE!.... people rocking REAL BBS wheels on their BMW's have BMW CENTER CAPS on them.... Keep in mind you're not driving a "ricer", besides if STAMFORD is a prime rim you wouldn't want to announce that it is... unless you want to find your car on the floor one day!...  __________________ 2LT Rodriguez CA ARNG
TURBO 96' Sport, Alaska Blue, Auto
Custom JohnBoy Turbo, Midnight-Tunning Software, HKS BOV, e-Pod Gauge Pod, BavAuto Springs, Bilstein Sport, e30 3.73 LSD, Depo P36, Apexcone 55w HID, OEM Spoiler, M3 Lip, M3 Mesh Grill, Crossdrilled Rear Rotors, M3 Front Brakes, Sparco 3 point Harness, Euro M3 Wheel, K&N cone, Clear Corner/Sides/Tails, M3 Center Console & Arm-rest, M3 Red Cluster Needles, M3 Mirrors & Side Skirts, RD Exhaust, DS-1 wheels!...
| | | | | 02-06-2009, 06:07 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3,212 |
NICE! Good job Joey the drop looks good, the rims would look better if they were darker. Or it might just be the angle of the pictures. Overall great improvement.  | | | | | 02-06-2009, 06:45 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 |
World of difference from the last time I really looked at pics of your car, MUCH BETTER! Damn nice rims. Black/gunmetal is more my taste, but they look great.
Can't wait for pics when you get the new headlights, and take those stickers off the mirrors. Good job switching corners back, the stockers look much better. __________________
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. | | | | | 02-06-2009, 06:58 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 3,877 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Maverix You can't see a reflection. | Quote: Originally Posted by Maverix |  Hate to say it man, but I'm not feeling the wheels. I think those Voxx wheels or the contours would look a lot better. I know you really like them though and that is all that matters, you see them everyday, I don't. __________________ ~Dave~
98 328ti Morea Grun slicktop
11 128i space gray slicktop
13 JGC WK2 Deep Cherry
Search | RealOEM | | | | | 02-06-2009, 07:18 AM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |
Quote: Originally Posted by yoda DUDE!.... people rocking REAL BBS wheels on their BMW's have BMW CENTER CAPS on them.... Keep in mind you're not driving a "ricer", besides if STAMFORD is a prime rim you wouldn't want to announce that it is... unless you want to find your car on the floor one day!... | I'll live... Quote: Originally Posted by elchicano318ti NICE! Good job Joey the drop looks good, the rims would look better if they were darker. Or it might just be the angle of the pictures. Overall great improvement. | Thank you for the drop! Quote: Originally Posted by budget76 World of difference from the last time I really looked at pics of your car, MUCH BETTER! Damn nice rims. Black/gunmetal is more my taste, but they look great.
Can't wait for pics when you get the new headlights, and take those stickers off the mirrors. Good job switching corners back, the stockers look much better. | gunmetal would top the cake! Quote: Originally Posted by spidertri Hate to say it man, but I'm not feeling the wheels. I think those Voxx wheels or the contours would look a lot better. I know you really like them though and that is all that matters, you see them everyday, I don't. | Common man, lets not get literate. My headlights are chrome, and you can see your face in it. You can't see your face that well on my lips. If you don't like the rims, just say the word, and I'll go back to steelies WITHOUT the hub caps. I know how much you love em. __________________ 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 | | | | | | 02-06-2009, 07:33 AM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 3,877 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Maverix If you don't like the rims, just say the word, and I'll go back to steelies WITHOUT the hub caps. I know how much you love em. | I have no problems with people running steelies. You posted pictures on a public forum, you will get positive and negative comments, sorry. Not everyone will agree with your choices. It's not the end of the world. __________________ ~Dave~
98 328ti Morea Grun slicktop
11 128i space gray slicktop
13 JGC WK2 Deep Cherry
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