M3 Evo Saloon

[Karyn]

I always wanted an E36 M3, finally got one last week. Here are some crappy pics of it on my drive last night:












There's quite a few bits and bobs I want to sort on it, the plan is to get it in the air tomorrow and make a list of what needs doing. For the moment though it definitely needs the front suspension sorting, it handles like a 3 legged dog being so low, our 328 running Bilsteins and Eibachs would tear it new ahole down a back road. Luckily I've got some Eibach springs to go on this too . It's booked in for an alignment Wednesday so I'll fit the springs on Tuesday.

I'm also planning to strip the inlet down and check for leaks/clean the throttle bodies and test the VANOS solenoids whilst I'm at it.

Other issues so far are an assortment of broken clips and the odd missing bolt. According to INPA it looks as if the MAF is knackered and the VANOS growls something rotten! I'm not overly concerned though as cosmetically it's very good and that's the bit I can't fix myself!

[falkster]

They do look nice in silver!! That roof staying that way?
Great value for money now!

[lazystudent]

That looks brand new!!

[CalculatedRisk]

looks good.. I'd be tempted to leave the roof how it is as it looks rather suttle imo - not worth the hassle removing

[irf]

absolutely gorgeous!

was really tempted to get one of these when looking for my current car, wouldnt be surprised if i do end up with one at some point.

[Matt0812]

Looks fantastic, I love E36 M3s on sunflowers.

[les3002]

Whoops, posted this topic under my OH's profile.

Cheers for the comments though, it is a nice looking motor

I'm unsure on the roof for the time being, it doesn't look too bad but I may change my mind and rip it off at a later date. Not sure on the wheels either, I'm thinking it should be on a set of contours.

Did a little work on it today, stripped the inlet down and cleaned the throttle bodies and linkage up, the accelerator feels much better now. Can't wait to get the front suspension raised though!

[wackojacko]

Fantastic buy.


The M sunflower wheels are my favourite "M" wheels, it is certainly sitting right.... looks a really good stance

[Chunkychucky]

Very nice saloon you've got there, in a nice Q-car colour too! Also keen on the 328 sport, another nice bit of kit.

[Altrezia]

Looks great without the rear spoiler - very nice. I like the roof too.

[rumple]

hell of a car, practical, looks good and fast as , nice buy, a friend has one, only problem with it the ignorant many out there say its a fake cos they never made any

[Y282]

Definitely ditch that roof covering. Best colour though, very, very nice.

[Jw Vw]

Fantastic car OP - looks great with the sunflower alloys.

[melvster]

Very nice motor, really want to own one one day especially a saloon, not too many good ones left now which is a shame, nice to see one with Sunflower wheels.

[Old Gregg]

I recognise this car - did you buy it from Lincolnshire? I'm sure I've seen it about locally a couple of times and shared a nod/wave with the previous owner.

I do like E36 M3 saloons. Nice car.

[ardy89]

Hey, Just letting you know I used to own that 328i sport - R196 AOS, lovely car

[5potTurbo]

ardy89 said:

Hey, Just letting you know I used to own that 328i sport - R196 AOS, lovely car

Top lurking!

[ardy89]

haha definitely, there has to be a good reason for me to post, and this is! Hopefully the new owners looked after her!

[Karyn]

ardy89 said:

Hey, Just letting you know I used to own that 328i sport - R196 AOS, lovely car

Mine now! Absolute beauty - handles absolutely brilliantly. Is the set-up yours, or an owner after you?

...I think it's due some new front end suspension bits soon. Developing a bit of a knocking sound.

[y2blade]

very tidy

enjoy