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Hey I have a 96 318ti coupe. Looking to upgrade to M3 parts. Dunno where to start and dunno where to even start looking. Anybody got some advice?? Thanks in advance |  |  | | 03-06-2011, 04:54 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
ddmtuning.com sells the bumpers, sideskirts and mirrors pretty cheap, rims and front seats will also fit on the ti if you can find used stuff for sale, and if you really want to go all out you can swap the engine in the ti | | | | | 03-09-2011, 09:37 AM | #3 | | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: california Posts: 26 |
if you dont get the engine first dont bother with the other parts. PLEASE. | | | | | 03-09-2011, 10:08 AM | #4 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
Quote: Originally Posted by kill will  if you dont get the engine first dont bother with the other parts. PLEASE. | Why not? You do know that '95 318ti clubsports came with Mtech bumpers, mirrors and moldings and ALL '96 and later 318ti sports came with Mtech bumpers and moldings as well. None of those vehicles were equipped with an M powerplant, yet they sport M badges on the side from the factory. Or how about the '94 325is Mtechnic or the '99 328's that came with Mtechnic packages. Neither of those vehicles came with S50's or S52's. Aside from Mtechnic body modifications, what's wrong with M suspension, brakes, wheels or vader seat upgrades? | | | | | 03-09-2011, 10:26 AM | #5 | | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: california Posts: 26 |
i dont think someone should rock vaders, or m3 mirrors unless they have an m3 powerplant. ya i know clubsports had m3 mirrors, but those are special. | | | | | 03-09-2011, 10:41 AM | #6 | | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 |
Quote: Originally Posted by kill will i dont think someone should rock vaders, or m3 mirrors unless they have an m3 powerplant. ya i know clubsports had m3 mirrors, but those are special. | But you're ok with moldings, bumpers, brakes, wheels and suspension? What about people who rock clears, projectors and euro plates here in America? Sorry, I just don't see a correlation between mirrors/seats and engines. I had a clubsport and besides being 1 of only 300, there really wasn't anything special about it. I like my '97 sport much better  | | | | | 03-09-2011, 01:39 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Potomac Falls VA DMV Posts: 1,794 |
I'm about to rock some m3 mirrors and vaders haha. I think it's sick for a ti. But that's just me
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Im guessing im the youngest member on here with a S52 power'ed Ti at 16 years old! | | | | | 03-09-2011, 05:43 PM | #8 | | Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,220 |
Quote: Originally Posted by kill will i dont think someone should rock vaders, or m3 mirrors unless they have an m3 powerplant. ya i know clubsports had m3 mirrors, but those are special. | some people think the US M3 shouldn't be badged an M3 with the m50 engine it got I think people should rock whatever they want (within tastes), regardless of what motor they're pushing. | | | | | 03-09-2011, 06:58 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
well whatever your opinion is... M package upgrades or not, it would make your ride handle better with the upgraded suspension, etc.. on that note, i have a set of black vaders for sale if anyone is interested  __________________ 
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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...? | | | | | 03-09-2011, 08:28 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Potomac Falls VA DMV Posts: 1,794 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Marv17 well whatever your opinion is... M package upgrades or not, it would make your ride handle better with the upgraded suspension, etc.. on that note, i have a set of black vaders for sale if anyone is interested | How much? Condition? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________
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