BMW 328i Coupe - 90s Inspired

BMW 328i Coupe - 90s Inspired

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Bradley1500

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766 posts

145 months

Monday 16th May 2016
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Ant_ITR said:
Basically the same thing as you, was staying in Velden and decided to nip to the shops to get some stuff, got pulled in for a road side check by the lovely Austrian police, then taken to the fire station up the road where they went over everything basically doing the MOT test and my fine was worked out from there, the fine came to £850 plus the fees. Wanted to pay for it on card but they drove me to the bank and made me draw the cash out. Would love to go back to worthersee again but i would just fly and rent a car, its not worth the bother of taking my own
They must like picking on E36s. laugh

It came across to me as very corrupt. I was made to rectify the faults with my car before I could drive it again - which is fair enough - but many of my friends received fine for defects but were allowed to continue using the car in the same condition; a few of them even getting repeat stops and fines for the same defects. Plus, as you've mentioned they'll only accept cash as payment. It did seem as if they treat Worthersee as a payday, targeting foreign plated cars.

I'm planning to go back next year despite all of this, but like you will fly and rent a car.

Ant_ITR

29 posts

98 months

Monday 16th May 2016
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there is a law where at the side of the road they can only take 90 euros off you but they will try for more as it all goes in their pocket and they also have to provide an official receipt

Bradley1500

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766 posts

145 months

Wednesday 3rd August 2016
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The Worthersee trip had taken its toll on the BMW. The clips for the front indicators were broken, which I found out when they fell off the car while driving fairly quickly on a German autobahn. The blowout in Germany meant I was using an original BMW wheel for the front, which was a completely different size, width and offset to the Brock wheel on the other side which made the car horrible to drive. The new sensible ride height really didn’t suit the wide wheels and stretched tyres either – it looked ridiculous. It was also filthy inside and out.

I had lost a lot of love for the car, so it was parked up and not used for a number of weeks.

I decided it was a waste sitting around doing nothing, so started rectifying these problems. Genuine indicators were purchased and fitted. Coilovers were adjusted to their original height and new tyres put on the front wheels, so I could have four matching wheels again.

The car was then detailed to get it looking its best again.

Despite all this I was still bored with the car so decided to change a few things to rekindle my interest.

Although the car sounded great with the K&N air filter fitted, I wanted some more noise. I managed to pick up a non-branded custom exhaust from eBay for just £19. For that price if I didn’t like it I could simply sell it on!



It was fitted and sounds great without being excessively loud. I’ll get some videos at some point.

The next thing to change was the wheels. I was bored with the Brocks, so bought some OZ Mito wheels locally which needed refurbing. They were given to Elie at Voodoo Motorsport to be rebuilt. He’s one of the best in the business for split rims. The wheels were built wider with brand new Radinox dishes to make them 17-inch x 8.5j front and 17-inch x 9.5j rear. These have a less aggressive offset than the Brocks so they’re kinder on my arches.





The springs were also changed for a slightly stiffer set to help out further. The car also had an oil and filter change to keep everything running sweet. This definitely rekindled my love for the car.

Digitalize

2,850 posts

134 months

Wednesday 3rd August 2016
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Looks great on the Mito's.

Bradley1500

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766 posts

145 months

Tuesday 24th January 2017
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After the last update, I did very little with the car beyond regular maintenance and taking it to multiple shows and events.









I had owned the car for nine months or so, and had enjoyed every single minute of it and the adventures I had. But after 14,000 miles I decided it was time for a change and sold the car which made way for a new project: Toyota Supra – Childhood Dream

This was the most reliable car I have ever owned! The only problems I had, that weren't self-inflicted, were the traction control playing up and a dead battery. It was a fantastic car and I wouldn't hesitate to own another in the future.

Edited by Bradley1500 on Wednesday 25th January 11:14

Bdevo3

478 posts

88 months

Tuesday 24th January 2017
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If I was an e36 owner this would be what it looks like. Love the brocks and wing. Not sure on the rear clusters. Top work

toby-w8jtf

113 posts

91 months

Tuesday 24th January 2017
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I'm a real sucker for a nice green e36... Should never have sold mine

toby-w8jtf

113 posts

91 months

Tuesday 24th January 2017
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The Mrs hated it.... I must admit it did embarrass me once or twice arriving at customer meetings especially if I realised there were dreaded speed bumps!

I bought my touring after seeing Ants 328 (above) as he's local to me.... was love at first site and knew I had to have one

Bradley1500

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766 posts

145 months

Wednesday 25th January 2017
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Thanks both for the kind comments.

I love a Touring myself, in fact I don't think there's an E36 model I don't like - with the possible exception of a Compact.