E36 - help needed!
Discussion
Hi guys, first up new to the forum, so hello!
I have recently bought an E36 328 Coupe - no rear spoiler!
It’s in fantastic condition, but the black bumper inserts are faded, a small thing but annoying, does anybody know where I can get replacements?
The other thing is I am thinking of changing the suspension, as it rolls more than I would like when pushing on, any ideas where to start?
Thanks in advance
I have recently bought an E36 328 Coupe - no rear spoiler!
It’s in fantastic condition, but the black bumper inserts are faded, a small thing but annoying, does anybody know where I can get replacements?
The other thing is I am thinking of changing the suspension, as it rolls more than I would like when pushing on, any ideas where to start?
Thanks in advance
Hello and welcome 
The pastic bumper inserts can be bought from BMW, but I suspect you will be bent over on price - maybe better to try a specialist breaker like FAB or Quarry. Failing that, you may strike lucky in a breakers yard that has E36's with "blacker" bumper inserts than yours?
Re: Suspension, I would look at upgrading your anti-roll bars with something like H&R or Eibach. If you leave the rest of the suspension standard though, you may induce more understeer with thicker ARB's.
I would first check that all bushes are inspected and changed if necessary, then start looking at the numerous supsension options that are available!
Populae aftermarket BMW parts are Bilstein, Eibach, H&R and KW. Very good quality stuff and I am sure you would find something to suit your requirements.
The pastic bumper inserts can be bought from BMW, but I suspect you will be bent over on price - maybe better to try a specialist breaker like FAB or Quarry. Failing that, you may strike lucky in a breakers yard that has E36's with "blacker" bumper inserts than yours?
Re: Suspension, I would look at upgrading your anti-roll bars with something like H&R or Eibach. If you leave the rest of the suspension standard though, you may induce more understeer with thicker ARB's.
I would first check that all bushes are inspected and changed if necessary, then start looking at the numerous supsension options that are available!
Populae aftermarket BMW parts are Bilstein, Eibach, H&R and KW. Very good quality stuff and I am sure you would find something to suit your requirements.
Bumper inserts are surprisingly cheap from BMW so I would price them up first. I would fit new poly bushes to the front suspension arms and an aftermarket suspension kit with lower/stiffer springs will reduce the roll on their own.
Loads to choose from but I would go for a well known brand and get springs and shocks from the same manufacturer, preferably in the same kit.
Loads to choose from but I would go for a well known brand and get springs and shocks from the same manufacturer, preferably in the same kit.
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I absolutely love your car Sir! 
By the way that is one of the nicest E36's I have seen - I have seen a lot around recently with some very dubious modifications (chrome alloys spring the mind!!) good to see one done properly!!
-or a cheaper option on the suspension that is still good is a Bilstein B12 kit (comes with the Eibach springs).
Firms up the ride, but not in a harsh way - really tightens things up & reduces roll considerably - only starts to feel like it could do with another 10% stiffness when pressing on at 90+ (to me anyway), so good compromise for road use.
Firms up the ride, but not in a harsh way - really tightens things up & reduces roll considerably - only starts to feel like it could do with another 10% stiffness when pressing on at 90+ (to me anyway), so good compromise for road use.
Before you replace the trim, have you tried using something like Autoglym Bumper Black on it? Brought the trim on mine up pretty well.
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