 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | My 318ti build 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 05-21-2024 04:48 PM 0 Replies, 1,180 Views | |  |  |  |  05-28-2010, 06:25 PM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4 |  New member from Texas!
hey everyone, i am new to the site and bmw's, but not new to the forum scene. if you search my sn, i am on golfmkv.com and m3forum.net (for lulz).
i just purchased a 95 318ti for 3k. the car has 183,000 on the clock and has a few issues that i hope to get solved from forum knowledge:
1. driver's window does not work
2. ac seems to be cutting out. (in tx, this is a nightmare...)
i look forward to getting to know everyone and learning about the 318's
-vince |  |  | | 05-28-2010, 07:46 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 274 |
Welcome. Still have your MK V? How do you sleep at night with the cam follower issue? At least if you had an 06-07. One of my happiest days was trading the MK V in on a 04 330i ZHP.
Window is a common failure issue on the 318ti. There is a great DIY on this site for fixing it. Poke around, you will find answers for most of your questions. | | | | | 05-28-2010, 10:30 PM | #3 | | Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4 |
yup, still have the MKV... it's an 08 though so they got most of the bugs out. i love my GTI but i wanted a project car and the 318ti is perfect for it | | | | | 05-28-2010, 10:45 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: San antonio, tx Posts: 135 |
fyi----there is a very active bmw club located in austin. you can find info at the chapter website www.tejaschapter.org. they have a lot of social events---drives thru the hill country, bluebonnet tours, bbq's, etc, and a wide range of cars, so you can probably tap into some local knowledge, with recommendations for reliable shops for service if needed. good luck and enjoy! | | | | | 05-28-2010, 11:15 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 274 |
Quote: Originally Posted by mkvtg37  yup, still have the MKV... it's an 08 though so they got most of the bugs out. i love my GTI but i wanted a project car and the 318ti is perfect for it | Got to love a motor redesign after 2 years. 08 was clearly superior to what I had. They took the air filter out of the engine cover and made the fuel pump cam a 4 lobe affair for less wear. My friends that have them love them. But, it ain't no ZHP! You will have lots of fun working on the 318, once sorted out, they appear to be pretty reliable. | | | | | 05-30-2010, 03:50 PM | #6 | | Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 4 |
Quote: Originally Posted by macilona fyi----there is a very active bmw club located in austin. you can find info at the chapter website www.tejaschapter.org. they have a lot of social events---drives thru the hill country, bluebonnet tours, bbq's, etc, and a wide range of cars, so you can probably tap into some local knowledge, with recommendations for reliable shops for service if needed. good luck and enjoy! | thank you so much for the link, i'll def. check into their site. i would love to attend a couple of meets. Quote: Originally Posted by chudzikb Got to love a motor redesign after 2 years. 08 was clearly superior to what I had. They took the air filter out of the engine cover and made the fuel pump cam a 4 lobe affair for less wear. My friends that have them love them. But, it ain't no ZHP! You will have lots of fun working on the 318, once sorted out, they appear to be pretty reliable. | yeah that's what i have always heard with the 08' GTI's as well. i love my mkv very very very much  i'd love to put an E30 M3 powerplant under the bonnet one day :drool: | | | | | 05-30-2010, 06:05 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |
Hey man, what part of Austin do you live in? I live in north austin near round rock. We should meet up later, I can fix that window problem for you.
We have some bimmer meets that happen, that I plan a lot of em. If you're ever interested in coming, lemme know. __________________ 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 | | | | | | 06-08-2010, 06:16 AM | #8 | | Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 18 |
Sorry for the Hijack. I am in Austin too and looking for my first 318ti. If you find one,please let me know.
I did see a clean black one off of Duval, and a red one on Parmer. Might that be one of you? | | | | | 06-08-2010, 08:06 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |
Quote: Originally Posted by arcteryx Sorry for the Hijack. I am in Austin too and looking for my first 318ti. If you find one,please let me know.
I did see a clean black one off of Duval, and a red one on Parmer. Might that be one of you? | What's your price range? __________________ 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 | | | | | | 06-08-2010, 12:50 PM | #10 | | Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 18 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Maverix What's your price range? | It's open. I dont mind paying more for the right car, but if get's toward the high end, it better be real nice! | | | | | 06-08-2010, 03:03 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 252 |
hello and welcome to the .org, the knowledge base here has a ton of awesome info in it, enjoy the new ride!! __________________ 1996 318ti base: m44, 5 spd, lsd - 18x8 bremmer kraft wheels w/sumitumo tires 225/40R18 & bmw locking lug studs, 10mm spacers in rear, halo headlights, cold air intake, koni str.t struts and shocks w/mounts, h&r sport springs, serp belts, control arm & tie rod kits, front sway bar links, JVC kd-x50bt headunit w/ipod hook up in the glove box, alpine sps-500(front and rear), jl audio 10" powerwedge max, jl audio 250.1 amp, motor mounts, fuel filter, passenger side window motor, drivers lower window run, muffler hanger kit, various interior bulbs, left door striker/ajar switch, lower hood latches, changed from gray vinal to black leather shift and parking brake boots, m3 weighted shift knob, ngk-r spark plugs, magnecor spark plug wires(blue),new cabin micro-filters,new headliner & a-pillar mouldings, 5w20 synth-blend oil and filter, BG Ultra Guard syn. rear end fluid & ls additive, BG Syncro Shift II syn. manual trans fluids, stainless steel braided brake lines and dot 4 fluid, extra brake light mod, new p/s reservoir and rubber hoses
need to do - fix door panels, paint job, MORE MONEY!!  | | | | | 06-09-2010, 01:06 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 |
Quote: Originally Posted by arcteryx It's open. I dont mind paying more for the right car, but if get's toward the high end, it better be real nice! | Send me an email. Might have one for you. Series _ti@rocketmail.com __________________ 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 | | | | | |
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