e36 compact

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119 months

Tuesday 19th June 2018
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Got a e36 99 compact 1.9 8 valve as a daily, and tbh i think its pretty fun. its under powerd, a bit boaty, but for what i paid i cant grumble. toyed with the idea of tracking it as some stress free fun, and not crying if i bin it. Seen some cheap ebay coiler kits etc, and anti roll bar kits, bushes etc. For say 3-400 quid, whats the best upgrade i could throw at it to tidy up the handling. I put new genuine front arms on last year, so they are relatively tight.
thanks

limited slippp

Original Poster:

66 posts

119 months

Tuesday 19th June 2018
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Wow thanks for all the input! Much appreciated. I’m leaning towards a coil over kit on eBay, as I’m sure the 20 year old shocks are past their best. But would I need to re Bush before that?

The engine is the m43, ands it’s bearable as long as you keep your speed up.

What’s the best shout ref bushes or suspension first? Thanks

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66 posts

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Tuesday 19th June 2018
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E36Dan said:
Depends how good the existing setup is. There's a lot you'd want to do to make it drive better on track, but perhaps just spend that initial £300 taking it on a track, getting a feel for the car and upgrade the things you are not happy with.
It feels like if I take it on a track at the mo, and hit some quickish corners it won’t be very happy lol. Just to say I’m no driving expert, far from it, but I can tell it’s to soft and wallow as it stands at the mo.

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Original Poster:

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Tuesday 19th June 2018
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whats thoughts on say a kit like this?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E36-COMPACT-COILOVE...

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Original Poster:

66 posts

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Tuesday 19th June 2018
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I do not have the skill set to appreciate removing the seam sealer although I get the point lol. Best bet rebushing or suspension first?

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Original Poster:

66 posts

119 months

Tuesday 19th June 2018
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Cheers captain, looking like the route I’ll take. Thinking oem bushes as don’t want to poly Bush it or is there a better alternate than oem?

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Original Poster:

66 posts

119 months

Wednesday 20th June 2018
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can anyone suggest a coil over kit for say 2 to 300 quid? so many on ebay it seems pot luck.