E36 BMW becoming a classic?
Discussion
That looks like Orient blue.....?
I bought a Japanese import 1993 325i Coupe in 2009 with front corner damage and applied for an received the V5C in Feb this year. No rush then.....
It was loaded with AC Schnitzer bits when new apparently - wheels, suspension, bodykit, steering wheel etc.
Looks like it was a proper job - wonder if it's a 2.8 or 3.0? It's also amazingly unrusty and dry storage over the last 11 years has helped.
I bought a Japanese import 1993 325i Coupe in 2009 with front corner damage and applied for an received the V5C in Feb this year. No rush then.....
It was loaded with AC Schnitzer bits when new apparently - wheels, suspension, bodykit, steering wheel etc.
Looks like it was a proper job - wonder if it's a 2.8 or 3.0? It's also amazingly unrusty and dry storage over the last 11 years has helped.
Here's mine after its first wash in ages after I got it back from garage last week having the rear bearings replaced. Oooo that were pricey.
She's my daily driver, bought in 1998 at 6 months old.
323i SE.
The neighbours new 3 series touring that it's parked next to normally absolutely dwarfs it.
CRA1G said:
I still have my one owner 99 Evo Cab Manual in Dakar Yellow now on 67K with FSH and history file with every mot and old tax disc's (what are them)
it sits proudly next to my 840 and Z3MC in the same colour just wish I could get it out and use it with the lovely weather were having right now... but
Did you see this? it sits proudly next to my 840 and Z3MC in the same colour just wish I could get it out and use it with the lovely weather were having right now... buthttps://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic/saturday-1...
Collector selling variations of M3 all in Estoril Blue
Ingots said:
Did you see this?
https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic/saturday-1...
Collector selling variations of M3 all in Estoril Blue
Yes I saw that,interesting i wonder why he's splitting it up..? I missed an E39 M5 last year in Dakar but it just wasn't nice enough and had 96k on it which isn't high for the age but still i walked away,a shame because they can't be many in Dakar.... https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/classic/saturday-1...
Collector selling variations of M3 all in Estoril Blue
croyde said:
Here's mine after its first wash in ages after I got it back from garage last week having the rear bearings replaced. Oooo that were pricey.
She's my daily driver, bought in 1998 at 6 months old.
323i SE.
The neighbours new 3 series touring that it's parked next to normally absolutely dwarfs it.
Touring442 said:
croyde said:
Avus blue is such a great colour. Rear wheel bearings shouldn't be too dear - @£100 a side if the driveshafts come out OK. Still, first big job in 22 years of ownership
Touch wood.
Kettmark said:
What (if any) mods have u made sid?
What model have you got by the way?
Manual 328i coupe, currently on 15" wheels.What model have you got by the way?
- Rebuilt Z3 steering rack
- X Brace
- E30 arms with M3 bushes
- Bilstein B12 suspension
- CDV delete
- Adjustable Eibach ARBs
- DS2500s and ATE fluid
- Vibratechnics engine mounts
It needs a LWFW, Quaife LSD and I fancy a 3.9 ratio diff. Also have a M50 manifold waiting to go on.
But it is a joyous car as it is - brilliant road chassis and as chuckable and agile as a hot hatch. With worn rear tyres, you can work both axles so easily on road at very low speeds. A hugely enjoyable and engaging driver's car for very little money.
It has become my go to car if I need to go shopping etc - it looks like a piece of junk to most people, flies under the radar yet is totally engaging to drive. Love it!
SidewaysSi said:
Manual 328i coupe, currently on 15" wheels.
- Rebuilt Z3 steering rack
- X Brace
- E30 arms with M3 bushes
- Bilstein B12 suspension
- CDV delete
- Adjustable Eibach ARBs
- DS2500s and ATE fluid
- Vibratechnics engine mounts
It needs a LWFW, Quaife LSD and I fancy a 3.9 ratio diff. Also have a M50 manifold waiting to go on.
But it is a joyous car as it is - brilliant road chassis and as chuckable and agile as a hot hatch. With worn rear tyres, you can work both axles so easily on road at very low speeds. A hugely enjoyable and engaging driver's car for very little money.
It has become my go to car if I need to go shopping etc - it looks like a piece of junk to most people, flies under the radar yet is totally engaging to drive. Love it!
I tried a 3.91 diff in a 325i and it was hopeless. First gear was useless and it was just too revvy, dreadful over 70/80. Something around 3.64 or even 3.73 is ideal for what you want.- Rebuilt Z3 steering rack
- X Brace
- E30 arms with M3 bushes
- Bilstein B12 suspension
- CDV delete
- Adjustable Eibach ARBs
- DS2500s and ATE fluid
- Vibratechnics engine mounts
It needs a LWFW, Quaife LSD and I fancy a 3.9 ratio diff. Also have a M50 manifold waiting to go on.
But it is a joyous car as it is - brilliant road chassis and as chuckable and agile as a hot hatch. With worn rear tyres, you can work both axles so easily on road at very low speeds. A hugely enjoyable and engaging driver's car for very little money.
It has become my go to car if I need to go shopping etc - it looks like a piece of junk to most people, flies under the radar yet is totally engaging to drive. Love it!
Touring442 said:
SidewaysSi said:
Manual 328i coupe, currently on 15" wheels.
- Rebuilt Z3 steering rack
- X Brace
- E30 arms with M3 bushes
- Bilstein B12 suspension
- CDV delete
- Adjustable Eibach ARBs
- DS2500s and ATE fluid
- Vibratechnics engine mounts
It needs a LWFW, Quaife LSD and I fancy a 3.9 ratio diff. Also have a M50 manifold waiting to go on.
But it is a joyous car as it is - brilliant road chassis and as chuckable and agile as a hot hatch. With worn rear tyres, you can work both axles so easily on road at very low speeds. A hugely enjoyable and engaging driver's car for very little money.
It has become my go to car if I need to go shopping etc - it looks like a piece of junk to most people, flies under the radar yet is totally engaging to drive. Love it!
I tried a 3.91 diff in a 325i and it was hopeless. First gear was useless and it was just too revvy, dreadful over 70/80. Something around 3.64 or even 3.73 is ideal for what you want.- Rebuilt Z3 steering rack
- X Brace
- E30 arms with M3 bushes
- Bilstein B12 suspension
- CDV delete
- Adjustable Eibach ARBs
- DS2500s and ATE fluid
- Vibratechnics engine mounts
It needs a LWFW, Quaife LSD and I fancy a 3.9 ratio diff. Also have a M50 manifold waiting to go on.
But it is a joyous car as it is - brilliant road chassis and as chuckable and agile as a hot hatch. With worn rear tyres, you can work both axles so easily on road at very low speeds. A hugely enjoyable and engaging driver's car for very little money.
It has become my go to car if I need to go shopping etc - it looks like a piece of junk to most people, flies under the radar yet is totally engaging to drive. Love it!
ianfarquhar said:
Nothing mundane about it. I had a 318is identical to this, same year too. If you're ever interested in parting with it please let me know. Ian
I had the same in white, with a factory fitted lsd. I loved/mercilessly thrashed that car.The E36 or E30 318is are probably my fav bmws. Hard to say which is better overall.
After nine years you must have known the car well and given lots of memories. Hope I am able to keep mine that long.
The E36 is hard car not to play with! Did you not want to remove the CDV?
From a 318is to an M3 they are great out of the box of course.
Although I wish/try to keep mine "standard" I did tweak a little last year. I did last four years though before a remap to make the most of the lovely six cylinder
It has braided clutch and front brake hoses, a K&N pannel filter plus an x-brace. Pretty mild but added together with the map they have continued to make me an enthusiast for this era of three series. Always gonna be a BMW classic in my world.
The E36 is hard car not to play with! Did you not want to remove the CDV?
From a 318is to an M3 they are great out of the box of course.
Although I wish/try to keep mine "standard" I did tweak a little last year. I did last four years though before a remap to make the most of the lovely six cylinder
It has braided clutch and front brake hoses, a K&N pannel filter plus an x-brace. Pretty mild but added together with the map they have continued to make me an enthusiast for this era of three series. Always gonna be a BMW classic in my world.
Gassing Station | BMW General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff