My '96 E36 M3 Evo Saloon
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Sorry for the lack of updates here, I haven't had much time to spend on the old girl.
However I did remote the under bonnet insulatoion.
Polished the underside of the bonnet, lol yes I had to. Note the original build sheet on the left hand side.
Insulation cleaned up, refitted with new clips and a new front bonnet seal.
I made it to a local car show, Harmony Hill. It was great chatting to a few fellow owners and enthusiasts!
I still have to do the coolant system, the belts, and fit the rest of the bonnet seals.
However I did remote the under bonnet insulatoion.
Polished the underside of the bonnet, lol yes I had to. Note the original build sheet on the left hand side.
Insulation cleaned up, refitted with new clips and a new front bonnet seal.
I made it to a local car show, Harmony Hill. It was great chatting to a few fellow owners and enthusiasts!
I still have to do the coolant system, the belts, and fit the rest of the bonnet seals.
Hi Folks, apologies for the lack of updates. Busy times in work, daily drivers and a few other projects mean the M3 hasn't had much attention beyond a few quick drives out.
She still drives beautifully and pulls like a train throughout its rev-range. It always surprises when I haven't been out in her in a while.
She did get MOT'd a few weeks ago...
A quick wash...
And at the test centre.
She got loads of praise from the testers, one of which left another customers car to come over, have a seat and blip of the throttle. I may have left the test centre in first gear
.
I'm off to Goodwood Festival of Speed next week, so hopefully BMW have a good display... I'm also happy to take a spin up the hill should BMW PR be reading :P.
She still drives beautifully and pulls like a train throughout its rev-range. It always surprises when I haven't been out in her in a while.
She did get MOT'd a few weeks ago...
A quick wash...
And at the test centre.
She got loads of praise from the testers, one of which left another customers car to come over, have a seat and blip of the throttle. I may have left the test centre in first gear
.I'm off to Goodwood Festival of Speed next week, so hopefully BMW have a good display... I'm also happy to take a spin up the hill should BMW PR be reading :P.
A long over due update. Busy times mean the M3 hasn't had the treatment she deserves, so she has really only been out driving...
An NI BMW and GTI NI cars and coffee meet, parked along side a mates Golf R.
The NI BMW were doing their centenary event, which was a coast road charity run, leaving from JKC BMW. On with the pics...
Parked beside a mates extremely tidy Evo Coupe. It's an early Evo like mine, with a very similar build date! It's got 30,000 miles and is in time warp condition. Note how subtle the saloon looks along side the coupe?
Parked up at JKC BMW.
Estoril Blue for the win!
Another of the coupe mentioned above.
I noticed a weep from the gearbox. It seems the reverse sensor was leaking, so a new one was installed. A bit of a pain as there isn't much clearance!
A new sill plate was installed. My old one was looking a little shabby!
An NI BMW and GTI NI cars and coffee meet, parked along side a mates Golf R.
The NI BMW were doing their centenary event, which was a coast road charity run, leaving from JKC BMW. On with the pics...
Parked beside a mates extremely tidy Evo Coupe. It's an early Evo like mine, with a very similar build date! It's got 30,000 miles and is in time warp condition. Note how subtle the saloon looks along side the coupe?
Parked up at JKC BMW.
Estoril Blue for the win!
Another of the coupe mentioned above.
I noticed a weep from the gearbox. It seems the reverse sensor was leaking, so a new one was installed. A bit of a pain as there isn't much clearance!
A new sill plate was installed. My old one was looking a little shabby!
My Evo saloon is long gone. But I had the amazing experience last week of driving (albeit very brief) an 1997 Evo Coupe with just 5100 miles on the clock from new that has been garaged all its life! What an experience!
I still have my E90 M3 saloon though
Considering changing for an M240i but not convinced its really special enough. I think i'd rather put the extra into a E46 M3 track car.
I still have my E90 M3 saloon though
Considering changing for an M240i but not convinced its really special enough. I think i'd rather put the extra into a E46 M3 track car.NelsonM3 said:
My Evo saloon is long gone. But I had the amazing experience last week of driving (albeit very brief) an 1997 Evo Coupe with just 5100 miles on the clock from new that has been garaged all its life! What an experience!
I still have my E90 M3 saloon though Considering changing for an M240i but not convinced its really special enough. I think i'd rather put the extra into a E46 M3 track car.
5100 miles, thats a new car!!I still have my E90 M3 saloon though
Considering changing for an M240i but not convinced its really special enough. I think i'd rather put the extra into a E46 M3 track car.An E46 M3 track car would be immense. If potentially not the cheapest track car, but a good one!
I too am tempted to get a track car, but I will probably go Japanese FWD.
My first BMW (and M car) was a 96 M3 saloon in Carbon Black. I originally went to a dealer to look at a 328 coupe which was 10 grand (shows how long ago this was) but bizarrely it had no air con fitted. I asked what else they had and the salesman showed me the M3.
A test drive and 15 grand later and it was mine. The missus went ballistic but as the old saying goes - its better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission !
Long since sold I cant believe I have no pics of it either !
A test drive and 15 grand later and it was mine. The missus went ballistic but as the old saying goes - its better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission !
Long since sold I cant believe I have no pics of it either !
Stinkfoot said:
My first BMW (and M car) was a 96 M3 saloon in Carbon Black. I originally went to a dealer to look at a 328 coupe which was 10 grand (shows how long ago this was) but bizarrely it had no air con fitted. I asked what else they had and the salesman showed me the M3.
A test drive and 15 grand later and it was mine. The missus went ballistic but as the old saying goes - its better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission !
Long since sold I cant believe I have no pics of it either !
What an introduction to BMW.A test drive and 15 grand later and it was mine. The missus went ballistic but as the old saying goes - its better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission !
Long since sold I cant believe I have no pics of it either !
Great Q Cars as you know.
A little bit more engine bay prep.
Sunday past was the NI BMW show, all for a great cause too, Isla's Rainbow of Hope.
The car idling/warming in the morning sun, waiting on a mate to arrive. Nothing wakens you up like exhaust fumes burning your nostrils
.
It was a cracking day, the sun was out and everyone was in good form. I spent the most of the day chatting to fellow enthusiasts about the car. A very well organised event that I will certainly be attending next year.
A few photos of the other E36 M3s that attended.
Sunday past was the NI BMW show, all for a great cause too, Isla's Rainbow of Hope.
The car idling/warming in the morning sun, waiting on a mate to arrive. Nothing wakens you up like exhaust fumes burning your nostrils
.It was a cracking day, the sun was out and everyone was in good form. I spent the most of the day chatting to fellow enthusiasts about the car. A very well organised event that I will certainly be attending next year.
A few photos of the other E36 M3s that attended.
Edited by Neil_M on Wednesday 31st August 22:44
The M3 was well overdue some attention, so having 30mins spare, I popped down to the garage to start into some small jobs...
Front passenger window switch replaced.
Brake fluid reservoir cap and sensor replaced. I know it highlights how faded the reservoir is, lets just say they are a small fortune to replace.
Two missing throttle body adjustment screw caps replaced. Don't worry these will get straightened out.
Both strut covers replaced for new ones. The old ones had worn and wouldn't fully seat down.
She's due a good clean and hibernation time looms.
Hopefully I will find some more time over the winter to do some more jobs. There are a few bits and bobs in the boot that need fitted.
Front passenger window switch replaced.
Brake fluid reservoir cap and sensor replaced. I know it highlights how faded the reservoir is, lets just say they are a small fortune to replace.
Two missing throttle body adjustment screw caps replaced. Don't worry these will get straightened out.
Both strut covers replaced for new ones. The old ones had worn and wouldn't fully seat down.
She's due a good clean and hibernation time looms.
Hopefully I will find some more time over the winter to do some more jobs. There are a few bits and bobs in the boot that need fitted.
MikeVWT5 said:
Just found this thread Neil, and very much enjoyed reading it! Superb work! I've just got hold of an Estoril Evo saloon, with 50k miles on it, one owner. She needs TLC though, so will be a project for the next year or two...
Very much worth it as a project.Healthy examples are very very good cars as you well know
No major update here really...
The battery charger was failing to charge the battery, so something was amiss... I traced it back to a poor connection at the battery. Bare in mind the battery itself is only two or three years old.
The battery posts, terminals, retaining bolts and CTEK comfort connection points were brushed back to clean metal, wiped down and a light coating of dielectric grease was applied.
Everything is working as it should, it's always something simple.
While the battery was removed to make sure there was no leakage... The retaining bolt and bracket were looking a little "used", so they were treated to a lick of paint. Good as new.
I had the car out for a quick scoot to make sure everything was ok. It was a rare dry day and it doesn't do her much good sitting in the garage. She fired up first time without a hesitation and was treated to a little fresh fuel.
She's still a beautifully responsive engine, with a great sound track. The gear-shift I have found to be better every time I drive it, she's much smoother and less agricultural than I have given her credit for.
The battery charger was failing to charge the battery, so something was amiss... I traced it back to a poor connection at the battery. Bare in mind the battery itself is only two or three years old.
The battery posts, terminals, retaining bolts and CTEK comfort connection points were brushed back to clean metal, wiped down and a light coating of dielectric grease was applied.
Everything is working as it should, it's always something simple.
While the battery was removed to make sure there was no leakage... The retaining bolt and bracket were looking a little "used", so they were treated to a lick of paint. Good as new.
I had the car out for a quick scoot to make sure everything was ok. It was a rare dry day and it doesn't do her much good sitting in the garage. She fired up first time without a hesitation and was treated to a little fresh fuel.
She's still a beautifully responsive engine, with a great sound track. The gear-shift I have found to be better every time I drive it, she's much smoother and less agricultural than I have given her credit for.
Time for a long overdue update.
Really nothing much to report. I've been kept busy with a few other projects, so really the M3 had just enjoyed being driven.
Pump shot!
In some very good company at a local cars and coffee meet.
Front end looking pretty shiny!
Engine bay being cleaned up.
A few photos from a new car show Cars at the Mill.
A pretty cool photo from a Ford RS day. We were the three black sheep!
MOT time. She passed without a problem and got many compliments from the tester.
The underside is due a little clean...
It took me a while to pluck up the courage to throw the mirrors under the car. More cleaning to do, but she's "presentable".
Really nothing much to report. I've been kept busy with a few other projects, so really the M3 had just enjoyed being driven.
Pump shot!
In some very good company at a local cars and coffee meet.
Front end looking pretty shiny!
Engine bay being cleaned up.
A few photos from a new car show Cars at the Mill.
A pretty cool photo from a Ford RS day. We were the three black sheep!
MOT time. She passed without a problem and got many compliments from the tester
.The underside is due a little clean...
It took me a while to pluck up the courage to throw the mirrors under the car. More cleaning to do, but she's "presentable"
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