Vehicle Owner

Member ID: the_governor

Location: SoCal, CA

Vehicle Info

1997 BMW 3-Series

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

  • K&N Intake 
  • Bosal Exhaust 
  • NGK Ignition 
  • Custom Strut Bars 
  • H&R Springs 
  • Bilstein Shocks 

Interior

Exterior Styling

  • Michelin Tires 

Car Audio & Video

Ratings

    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.

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the_governor's 1997 BMW 3-Series SoCal, CA Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Bosal Exhaust, K&N Intake, NGK Ignition, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks, Auto Meter Gauges, Michelin Tires, Alpine Head Unit - 8


E36 1997 BMW 318ti s/c

the_governor's 1997 BMW 3-Series 


Lighting:
DEPO European E36 Ellipsoids Gen-4
DEPO 6k w/ 35w ballasts H1 HID & Super Blue Halogen High Beams
Predator Chromium Angel Eyes
Euro-spec smoked corners
Exterior:
M3 front bumper
M3 mirrors
Tinted windows
Interior:
Autometer gauge pod w/ Fuel Pressure and Boost gauges
Apexcone one touch sunroof

the_governor's 1997 BMW 3-Series the_governor's 1997 BMW 3-Series


 Engine & Exhaust:
Downing Atlanta Supercharger (8.5psi)
-Eaton m62 rebuilt by superchargertech.com
-IAAS 3.6:" pulley
-R-Speed check valve
Modified DA fuel pressure regulator (92psi)
K&N cone filter
NGK BKR7E-6097 plugs
Magnecor plug wires
Bosal Brospeed Cat-back exhaust
Royal Purple fluids throughout
Transmission:
5-speed transmission swap
Lightweight Flywheel (from a Euro-spec e30 318)
Sachs Clutch Kit
Rogue Engineer Short Shifter
E30 3.73 Limited Slip Differential
the_governor's 1997 BMW 3-Series SoCal, CA Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Bosal Exhaust, K&N Intake, NGK Ignition, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks, Auto Meter Gauges, Michelin Tires, Alpine Head Unit - 7 

Suspension:
HR Sport Springs (1.8"/1.5" Drop)
Bilstein Sport shocks and struts
Meyle HD Control Arms with HD Ball Joints
M3 offset Control Arm Bushings
BMW X-brace
Front Strut Brace
e46 Cabrio rear shock mounts
Ireland Engineering rear sub-frame race bushings
Ireland Engineering rear tailing arm bushings
Ireland Engineering weld in camber/toe kit
OEM “sport” sway bars
Ebay special front strut bar

the_governor's 1997 BMW 3-Series


Wheels & Tires:
BMW Motorsports staggered 17" DS2 7.5"/8.5"
Wheel studs
Brakes:
32X Vented rotor upgrade
32x calibers
Axxis Ultimate Brake Pads
UUC Stainless Steel Brake lines
ATE Racing Blue Brake Fluid

the_governor's 1997 BMW 3-Series
the_governor's 1997 BMW 3-Series SoCal, CA Customized with Custom Strut Bars, Bosal Exhaust, K&N Intake, NGK Ignition, H&R Springs, Bilstein Shocks, Auto Meter Gauges, Michelin Tires, Alpine Head Unit - 9


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my318ti  

Posted by: my318ti

09/18/2009 01:46PM

Love your car! i was trying to get a black ti but i ended up with the burgundy. hows the supercharger working for you? how much was the whole set up? i was thinking either dropping a supercharger or an e36 bmw m3 engine/trans and everything. check out my car some time. love the m3 additions as well

Nate_Shore  

Posted by: Nate_Shore

03/24/2009 03:26PM

Nice bimmer. Hows the downing working for u? comment mine if u get a chance

BMWPOW3R  

Posted by: BMWPOW3R

03/24/2009 02:25PM

nice ti.... is it your only bimmer ***** ILA

cardslut1635  

Posted by: cardslut1635

03/24/2009 08:57AM

nice ti

djalexspeed  

Posted by: djalexspeed

03/23/2009 10:32AM

You have a very nice ride, I gave you *****5***** stars. Hope your having a great day. Just had to stop by and show my respect for what you have done. Drop by my page, check out my Mazda Protege, and let me know what you think. Hopefully you will like what you see and hit me back with a good rating. I look forward to hearing back from you. TKS Alex - 04 Mazda Protege!

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Member ID: the_governor

Location: SoCal, CA