I'm NEW---just bought 96 M3

[m3f_Ouija]

Yeah, its in excellent shape. I actually bought it on ebay.. Flew out the same day from Michigan to Virginia.

[m3f_Ty Vil_fe6451789c]

nice and now you're ready for me to help you with upgrading those crappy stock US headlights???

[m3f_Ouija]

Yes VERY! I been looking around and i'm pretty confused... What size bulbs do we use? I seen these online

92-98 BMW E36 M3 HALO PROJECTOR HEAD LIGHT LIGHTS 1p 2D (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7920190081&ssPage Name=STRK:MEWA:IT) .. now what is projectors actually do? I just want the euro lights.. would I have to get a HID conversion kit? like this 9006 HID Conversion Kit 12000K BRAND NEW purple (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=36476&item=7920551 785&rd=1) .. i dont really know my options that much. I just .. yeah what you said.. get rid the ugly US ones. lol.



or i seen these8000K JDM 9006 PURPLE WHITE HEADLIGHTS BULB (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=42606&item=2489066 095&rd=1http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=42606&item=2489066 095&rd=1)



yeah i love ebay..

[m3f_Ty Vil_fe6451789c]

Those are literally all junk to be nice about it. I tried to get ahold of you on AIM but you weren't there so shoot me an email to [email protected] or get me on aim at TVil7 and we can discuss this in detail.



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[m3f_richkid15]

ok, my next question would be this. which would be faster, a 95 with intake chip and exhaust, or a 96 with the same mods? thanks again.

[m3f_Ty Vil_fe6451789c]

You can never compare two cars like that as EVERY one is slightly different.

[m3f_richkid15]

I understand that, i was just curious if one would have a deffinite advantage over the other, or if they would be more or less equal.

[m3f_Ty Vil_fe6451789c]

the 96 will be slightly faster (and is a nicer car over all) but this doesnt belong in this guys new car thread. Get me on aim at tvil7 if you have more questions.

[m3f_Edgy_592e912c16]

Ouiji, bump for a great looking car. And you stole it right from under the noses of all the NoVA buyers! :thumbsup:



OK, my one worry, who fixes all the gadgets for you if they go down? Find someone other than dealer, or that may be painful.

[m3f_Ouija]

Yeah i know what you mean Edgy.. thanks for the props. =D!

I know these gadgets pretty good tho.. so I should be able to do it myself.. i always wanted to do what is in the car.. so i have a idea how it all works.

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

The car looks good. You need a sports steering wheel though. :P

[m3f_98technovlt]

Props for a sweet M....

The OBD I vs II argument is a bit more subtle than you might be thinking. The 3.2L OBDII cars make more torque but the same peak RWHP as the 3.0L OBDI cars. Their ability to be more easily modified really means that you can install a larger T/B, intake tubing, and MAF (Mass air sensor) more easily on an OBDI car and they also have a less restrictive manifold. These things all add up to maybe 15 RWHP advantage over an OBDII car at peak. Streetable performance generally uses RPM ranges (<4500) that are below those where the OBDI cars have the advantage (>4500 RPM)and some of the above mentioned OBDI mods actually reduce torque. The true measure of useable power for a street car (remember that wheelspin is cool but not fast) may be considered as area under the curve above, say, 3500 RPM (or pick another RPM...) so the car with more peak RWHP may not be the fastest in other than a drag race situation. The net/net is that OBDII cars can be more easily driven as quickly as OBDI cars and still can be modified to similar peak levels - the difference is not that great. The better driver of either car would win on a roadcourse.

[m3f_richkid15]

Ok, thank you for the information, from that, im going to prefer the 96. thanks.

[m3f_97BLKM3COU_0f375e15e2]

OBD I vs OBD II argument is really not valid anymore as there is a lot of great software out for OBD II now. Breaking the "code" took some time, but has been done. However, a chip for a 95 is cheaper to burn than the software upgrade. The most N/A HP I have seen on a M3 was an OBD II at just over 270 to the rear wheels.

[m3f_richkid15]

once again, thank you. all this information is really helpful, as i want to be well informed before i buy my car.