Santorini Blue 328i Sport
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The other one which was posted on this thread (if it's not mine) is the second one I have seen - it appears to be quite rare yes.
The BBS aren't as mint as the photos make them out to be, one side has powedercoated lips and the other side is polished. A refurb will be on the cards soon enough!
Edit: Some f**ker has nicked the O/S dust caps. They are metal BMW items, not sure if I liked them, so I'm not sure if they have done me a favour or not.
The BBS aren't as mint as the photos make them out to be, one side has powedercoated lips and the other side is polished. A refurb will be on the cards soon enough!
Edit: Some f**ker has nicked the O/S dust caps. They are metal BMW items, not sure if I liked them, so I'm not sure if they have done me a favour or not.
Edited by matt132 on Monday 12th August 16:39
Currently raising the rear and standard headlights have arrived. Gonna strip them down, clean up and re seal to try and stop the issues with clouding they all seem to have.
Untitled by matt_13289, on Flickr
Seems they were stored in a shed for a while because of the filth
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But for 30 quid I can't complain! Tackling the clutch delay valve soon.
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Seems they were stored in a shed for a while because of the filth
Untitled by matt_13289, on Flickr
But for 30 quid I can't complain! Tackling the clutch delay valve soon.
The Wookie said:
Never seen an E36 in Santorini blue before! You lot might appreciate my South African Landy which shares the colour and the engine from the factory!
Totally standard apart from the wheels which are a similar style but larger as since having it resprayed and restored it's been retired from workhorsing!
That's stunning - The Wookie. If you remember I posted my F-i-L's green 2.8i on here a while ago. (Sorry for the O/T)Totally standard apart from the wheels which are a similar style but larger as since having it resprayed and restored it's been retired from workhorsing!
So today the rear coilovers have been raised, a creaking top mount sorted, front wheels balanced and the clutch delay valve removed with some HEL braided line.
The car drives so much better with the valve gone, gear changes are much smoother. I think it looks more purposeful with the rear raised too. I took it out for some pictures to show the change on the rear but the car wasn't clean so they aren't the best.
IMG_6404 by matt_13289, on Flickr
IMG_6381 by matt_13289, on Flickr
Interior shots:
IMG_6399 by matt_13289, on Flickr
IMG_6387 by matt_13289, on Flickr
More pictures can be found here: BMW - a set on Flickr
Also did a quick exhaust video, had trouble recording it decently so the video is a bit quiet - may have to re-do it at some stage. Exhaust is an M3 catback.
BMW Exhuast - YouTube (speakers up!)
The car drives so much better with the valve gone, gear changes are much smoother. I think it looks more purposeful with the rear raised too. I took it out for some pictures to show the change on the rear but the car wasn't clean so they aren't the best.
IMG_6404 by matt_13289, on Flickr
IMG_6381 by matt_13289, on Flickr
Interior shots:
IMG_6399 by matt_13289, on Flickr
IMG_6387 by matt_13289, on Flickr
More pictures can be found here: BMW - a set on Flickr
Also did a quick exhaust video, had trouble recording it decently so the video is a bit quiet - may have to re-do it at some stage. Exhaust is an M3 catback.
BMW Exhuast - YouTube (speakers up!)
stunning colour, stunning car. I had a '98 328iS with individual exterior and interior back in the day. I genuinely miss it when I see nice E36's on here, and yours is about as nice as they get.
mine was Biarritz Blue on the outside, with a (you had to see it to know it wasn't disgusting) black leather seats that had the inserts as blue leather. it was an auto mind you, but it worked well. i miss the old thing.
mine was Biarritz Blue on the outside, with a (you had to see it to know it wasn't disgusting) black leather seats that had the inserts as blue leather. it was an auto mind you, but it worked well. i miss the old thing.
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