BMW E36 M3 Evo

[BJT]

So, a few months ago I finally decided to purchase an M3 Evo. I have read so many builds, restorations, buying guides, track projects etc.
My plan is to slowly turn the car in to a Track Day toy but keep the standard original Evo look. I will be using it on the road also so it can't be too hardcore.

Please feel free to offer advice etc, that is why I am showing it!
Also a good place to store some history.

The guy I purchased it from had really looked after it

After a bit of Clay Bar


These wheels will be refurbished and used as the road ones

Trying to add a little subtle track detail

Nothing touched in here just yet

The inside and the roof lining is being rempved ready for a rear cage to be installed


I plan to put all the carpet back in after the cage is welded in.


I love it

[BJT]

It has now done 93899 miles (none on track yet as far as I know)
I just gave it an Oil Service using Fuchs titan race pro S 5w-40.

[nonuts]

I miss mine, a lot, however I assume you're aware that's not the OEM airbox?

A good e36 Evo is a very, very good car indeed and yours looks lovely.

[BJT]

nonuts said:

I miss mine, a lot, however I assume you're aware that's not the OEM airbox?

A good e36 Evo is a very, very good car indeed and yours looks lovely.

Yer, the K&N adds a little induction noise, quite like it to be honest. The last owner fitted this.

[BJT]

Not really great pictures but they mark the first track day.
Oulton Park!

[Chunkychucky]

Nice mate, IMO you can't really go wrong with an E36 Evo in terms of bang for buck, and one of those around Oulton...

DNP, was that supplied by Stern's in Worcester when new by any chance?

[Sidewindow]

Lovely looking car, well done. Am considering buying/sharing one as a track toy myself.

How did you find it at Oulton? Just looked up what the E36 M3 weighs, at 1515kgs they're not that much lighter than the E46 M3 which is surprising. I guess by stripping some of the interior out you'll reduce it a bit.

Edited by Sidewindow on Wednesday 23 November 23:17

[BJT]

Sidewindow said:

Lovely looking car, well done. Am considering buying/sharing one as a track toy myself.

How did you find it at Oulton? Just looked up what the E36 M3 weighs, at 1515kgs they're not that much lighter than the E46 M3 which is surprising. I guess by stripping some of the interior out you'll reduce it a bit.

Edited by Sidewindow on Wednesday 23 November 23:17

Thanks!
Oulton was great, I found it more fun to drive than Donington or Silverstone. Shorter straights and some interesting corners.
The Evo was fantastic, I really think it is fast enough for my skill level (for now).
I kept the spare wheel in to add weight

[Richieboy3008]

BJT said:

Yer, the K&N adds a little induction noise, quite like it to be honest. The last owner fitted this.

That's the 'Dave F' induction kit you've got fitted there. Regarded as the best induction kit by many.

Edited by Richieboy3008 on Thursday 24th November 12:20

[BJT]

Richieboy3008 said:

That's the 'Dave F' induction kit you've got fitting there. Regarded as the best induction kit by many.

That is good to know!
I noticed that the MAF sensor housing says BMW 3.0 M3 on it, wonder if that is the same as the Evo or if I have the incorrect one fitted?

[BJT]

Chunkychucky said:

Nice mate, IMO you can't really go wrong with an E36 Evo in terms of bang for buck, and one of those around Oulton...

DNP, was that supplied by Stern's in Worcester when new by any chance?

The first stamp in the book says Rydale?
I will have to check this as I can't find a BMW garage to that name on the nerd.

[carter711]

Great car, it has been said that the E36 M3 is the best used car purchase of the moment.

[nonuts]

carter711 said:

Great car, it has been said that the E36 M3 is the best used car purchase of the moment.

IF you can find a good one and afford to maintain it they are awesome.

[Sidewindow]

nonuts said:

IF you can find a good one and afford to maintain it they are awesome.

Are running costs particularly high?

[nonuts]

Sidewindow said:

Are running costs particularly high?

Depends how many miles you do, every cost I had on mine is in my profile. I don't think it's expensive for what it is, the problem may be there so cheap now people will buy them that don't expect 4 figure inspection 2 services (not all routine stuff but what is going to be routine on a 12+ year old car).

[Sidewindow]

That's the way E46 M3s are heading too no doubt

[rb5er]

Nice car. Bet its great fun on track. Are the brakes up to it though?

[nonuts]

rb5er said:

Nice car. Bet its great fun on track. Are the brakes up to it though?

I didn't take mine on track other than at VMax, but with OEM M3 discs and DS2500 pads and decent fluid mine stopped very, very well even from 164mph (and the following braking areas). They did get rather hot but never faded, so I guess it depends on track and if they have time to cool between heavy braking areas.

[Richieboy3008]

BJT said:

That is good to know!
I noticed that the MAF sensor housing says BMW 3.0 M3 on it, wonder if that is the same as the Evo or if I have the incorrect one fitted?

I think they're the same, but don't quote me on that.

[BJT]

rb5er said:

Nice car. Bet its great fun on track. Are the brakes up to it though?

I think it has standard brakes on at the moment. They were good but got very hot.
I have some EBC disks and some Blue Stuff pads to put on the front.

Can't really comment on the running costs just yet, not really had it long.
I will keep updating here however.