BMW E36 M3 Evo

[S1MMA]

BJT said:

Yer, I was getting fade eventually but they held off for much longer than I thought they would.
Blyton Park was the big test as it is very tough on the brakes, I managed about ten hard laps at a time. I hope it will be even better now I have Blue Stuff on the back also.
I have Halfords Racing Fluid in the system now but for Blyton it was a mix of whatever was in before and Halfords Racing. I have flushed the whole system now as I fitted new hoses.

Overall, I'm very happy with the brakes and won't be investigating in a BBK just yet.
I think some PSS9's will be the next mod so I can adjust the camber.

I always had good results with Motul RBF600 or RBF660 fluid, and Ferodo DS2500s/DS3000 or Pagid Racing pads. 10 laps isn't too bad though, car looks good!

[BJT]

S1MMA said:

BJT said:

Yer, I was getting fade eventually but they held off for much longer than I thought they would.
Blyton Park was the big test as it is very tough on the brakes, I managed about ten hard laps at a time. I hope it will be even better now I have Blue Stuff on the back also.
I have Halfords Racing Fluid in the system now but for Blyton it was a mix of whatever was in before and Halfords Racing. I have flushed the whole system now as I fitted new hoses.

Overall, I'm very happy with the brakes and won't be investigating in a BBK just yet.
I think some PSS9's will be the next mod so I can adjust the camber.

I always had good results with Motul RBF600 or RBF660 fluid, and Ferodo DS2500s/DS3000 or Pagid Racing pads. 10 laps isn't too bad though, car looks good!

Yer, I plan to put a better fluid in next time I change the pads. Think I may overhaul the callipers in the winter too.

Cheers for the comments

[irf]

lovely car but have to admit this thread is doing my head in!

been hankering after an e36 M3 for a couple of months now and threads like these dont help!

[BJT]

irf said:

lovely car but have to admit this thread is doing my head in!

been hankering after an e36 M3 for a couple of months now and threads like these dont help!

Yer, there are some great threads and so much reading. I like to show what I have done to help others as they have helped me.

Have you seen this one:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[irf]

hadnt seen that, will go over it.

my cars perfect for my needs but i just cant stop hankering after an M3

[carreauchompeur]

I'm liking all of this M3 love on Pistonheads at the moment because I have one

Helps one to forget the constant stream of bills

[BullyB]

Not much to report really, I changed my job which resulted in four months out of the UK. The M3 has been locked away in the garage...
VISA card has been busy however and I have got some new bits and bobs ready to fit in October:

VDO Oil Pressure Gauge and connection
Pod to fit gauge on dashboard
Another COBRA seat and seat frame for the passenger side
4 Point harness for the passenger.

The car will be going in to Willie Poole Motorsport Services to have some proper harness mounts fitted and then to AB Motorsport to have some Coilovers fitted. Still waiting to confirm which make I will fit.

I have booked Croft on the 13th October and plan to do a couple more before December.

[TEKNOPUG]

Never understood why an engine with this level of performance doesn't come with an oil pressure gauge - pretty important information to know! Also the temp gauge doesn't show actual temps, just "not up to temp" - "at normal temp" & "turn the engine off!"

[BullyB]

Ordered:



Spent many hours reading reviews and decided to opt for these. Going to get them fitted the first week of October.
three and a half months away from home - can't wait to get driving!

[BullyB]

Just got home to commence my 10 week holiday...

Decided to wire brush the arches and clean all the crud out. I then removed all the loose rust, treated with Krust and then painted.
The inside is all done with Hammerite Black and I goy a bit of Techno Violet for the outside.
It ain't perfect but should give me a bit more life.




Chucked the new rear disks on





Then popped the shiny wheels on

[BullyB]

just a bit of messing about trying to fit the second bucket seat today but for some reason, it doesn't fit the frame?
Anyway, I will make it fit one way or another...

I have fitted the GT front bumper corner things - looks good I think.
I also painted the fog lights yellow. I have seen this before in a magazine or on the internet and thought it looked good...

[joesnow]

Excellent work!
I long for a garage again!

I must try to catch up with you at a track day Ben.

[BullyB]

joesnow said:

Excellent work!
I long for a garage again!

I must try to catch up with you at a track day Ben.

I'm at Donington on the 30th October.....

[joesnow]

Done, might even bring the little Alfa along!

[BullyB]

joesnow said:

Done, might even bring the little Alfa along!

That would be great, I'm fitting the passenger seat today!

[leem5]

Yours will win the beauty contest mate, I'll have my work cut out this coming day now looking at yours.

[BullyB]

today:

Removed lamp for the airbag warning and at the same time, ran some cable for the new oil pressure gauge.



New
These are going on on Tuesday...




and a quick wash

[BullyB]

leem5 said:

Yours will win the beauty contest mate, I'll have my work cut out this coming day now looking at yours.

new polishing machine will be coming out the box tomorrow Lee.
Can't drive it till the 1st as it needs insurance and tax....

[BullyB]

Well, the dog eat the TV remote control so my day of relaxing on the sofa turned in to another day in the garage.
I got myself a Silverline polishing machine and decided to give it a try.









then I backed it in to the garage, ttted the shelving unit and dented the spoiler and boot lid

Edited by BullyB on Sunday 30th September 13:46

[BullyB]

Just taken the car to Willie Poole Motorsport Services and AB Motorsport to have the HSD's fitted.
I'm also having a couple of harness mounts welded in.

Took this on the way:


I have not even done 2000 miles in it yet