Santorini Blue 328i Sport
Discussion
matt132 said:
Thanks mate will keep it in mind. Did you see the LSD on e36coupe or elsewhere? I've tried messaging the seller but he's not been on since posting the ad.
Yeah, that's where I saw it. Immediately thought of you. Not in a gay way. 
Even if you just want a quick how-to, I can bash one up pretty quick- in fact, think there's a small understanding of it in my Touring's journal...
Today I took out the angel eyes, 100% improvement. Awful pics but do the job.
Start with angel eyes:
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In progress:
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One in:
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Done!
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Gave it a good clean as I'm taking it to Prept at Brands Hatch tomorrow. Took the wheels off, gave them a clean-up but it just reminded me that they really need a refurb. Arches scrubbed down and will be getting undersealed.
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Next up, I've sourced an M3 LSD and...................
MOT :0
Thanks for looking.
Start with angel eyes:
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In progress:
Untitled by matt_13289, on Flickr
One in:
Untitled by matt_13289, on Flickr
Done!
Untitled by matt_13289, on Flickr
Gave it a good clean as I'm taking it to Prept at Brands Hatch tomorrow. Took the wheels off, gave them a clean-up but it just reminded me that they really need a refurb. Arches scrubbed down and will be getting undersealed.
Untitled by matt_13289, on Flickr
Next up, I've sourced an M3 LSD and...................
MOT :0
Thanks for looking.
but please remove the black kidney grills.
Hey Matt, nice to see you made your way on here too.
I think I'm going to remove the CDV from mine too, I did it on my E46 and it made the world of difference.
Is it the same procedure with the E36? Unscrew the valve, remove it from the line, plumb the line straight into the slave cylinder?
Dan
I think I'm going to remove the CDV from mine too, I did it on my E46 and it made the world of difference.
Is it the same procedure with the E36? Unscrew the valve, remove it from the line, plumb the line straight into the slave cylinder?
Dan
Rossi, if you see me come over!
I'm not sure Dan - I think that's the general process but I got a garage to do it due to lack of suitable lifting equip. I have since found out that you don't need the braided line - but never mind.
I like the kidney grills, chrome looks a bit naff to me. They're painted shockingly though, I'll redo them at some stage.
I'm not sure Dan - I think that's the general process but I got a garage to do it due to lack of suitable lifting equip. I have since found out that you don't need the braided line - but never mind.
I like the kidney grills, chrome looks a bit naff to me. They're painted shockingly though, I'll redo them at some stage.
Went to Prept on Wednesday, first time ever been to a car meet - there was some really nice stuff on display. If anyone is interested the set is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pokeorchoke/sets/7215...
Here it is at Brands:
IMG_6464 by matt_13289, on Flickr
Also sourced an LSD:
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There is a place in Bexleyheath do refurbs called JW Transmissions. I know there are a few Kent/London members on here, if anyone has experience with them (good or bad) let me know.
Here it is at Brands:
IMG_6464 by matt_13289, on Flickr
Also sourced an LSD:
Untitled by matt_13289, on Flickr
There is a place in Bexleyheath do refurbs called JW Transmissions. I know there are a few Kent/London members on here, if anyone has experience with them (good or bad) let me know.
Hi Matt,
I've just picked up an almost identical car! Mine's a 1998 S Reg, it has the rear boot spoiler, and silver leather with blue piping, but is in the same Santorini blue!
Your car was a big driving force in me looking for a 328i Sport, so couldn't believe my luck when I found one in the same colour!!
I've just picked up an almost identical car! Mine's a 1998 S Reg, it has the rear boot spoiler, and silver leather with blue piping, but is in the same Santorini blue!
Your car was a big driving force in me looking for a 328i Sport, so couldn't believe my luck when I found one in the same colour!!
FELIX_5 said:
Hi Matt,
I've just picked up an almost identical car! Mine's a 1998 S Reg, it has the rear boot spoiler, and silver leather with blue piping, but is in the same Santorini blue!
Your car was a big driving force in me looking for a 328i Sport, so couldn't believe my luck when I found one in the same colour!!
Get a photo up!I've just picked up an almost identical car! Mine's a 1998 S Reg, it has the rear boot spoiler, and silver leather with blue piping, but is in the same Santorini blue!
Your car was a big driving force in me looking for a 328i Sport, so couldn't believe my luck when I found one in the same colour!!
Lovely colour, suits it so well.
FELIX_5 said:
Hi Matt,
I've just picked up an almost identical car! Mine's a 1998 S Reg, it has the rear boot spoiler, and silver leather with blue piping, but is in the same Santorini blue!
Your car was a big driving force in me looking for a 328i Sport, so couldn't believe my luck when I found one in the same colour!!
That's great, good find! Where abouts are you?I've just picked up an almost identical car! Mine's a 1998 S Reg, it has the rear boot spoiler, and silver leather with blue piping, but is in the same Santorini blue!
Your car was a big driving force in me looking for a 328i Sport, so couldn't believe my luck when I found one in the same colour!!
Well after an overheating issue due to a burst heater matrix pipe and 2 badly perished front brake hoses (explained the spongy brakes) it has another years MOT. Only one advisory which is a small leak from the a join on the exhaust, I may get a silencer chopped out yet to please my inner child.
The LSD is in and if anyone is wondering whether to get one then do it! By far the most fun I've had for £200. Next up is either a wheel refurb or sorting the alarm/remote c/locking. Does anyone know if alarm problems are easily solved? The unit has obviously been out previously as it is currently disconnected. The c/locking works with the key but the fob doesn't. When you plug the big connector back into the control unit the alarm sounds and doesn't stop. The fob is separate from the key with one grey button and one red. I think it is a 3G alarm.
I played around with my stereo colour and got picture:
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Quite a nice match I think. That awful carbon wrapping has since come off but it has revealed wooden trim underneath which just isn't for me. I've got a few black bits coming from eBay but I'll get to the breakers to find the rest. Does anyone know if the door pulls in the door cards come out? These are wood too but changing over the whole card will be a ballache.
The LSD is in and if anyone is wondering whether to get one then do it! By far the most fun I've had for £200. Next up is either a wheel refurb or sorting the alarm/remote c/locking. Does anyone know if alarm problems are easily solved? The unit has obviously been out previously as it is currently disconnected. The c/locking works with the key but the fob doesn't. When you plug the big connector back into the control unit the alarm sounds and doesn't stop. The fob is separate from the key with one grey button and one red. I think it is a 3G alarm.
I played around with my stereo colour and got picture:
Untitled by matt_13289, on Flickr
Quite a nice match I think. That awful carbon wrapping has since come off but it has revealed wooden trim underneath which just isn't for me. I've got a few black bits coming from eBay but I'll get to the breakers to find the rest. Does anyone know if the door pulls in the door cards come out? These are wood too but changing over the whole card will be a ballache.
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