steve320
30-11-14, 16:13
hello everyone, my names steve and this is my e36 320i that i purchased in january this year in wexford , its a slow project but should be interesting provided everything goes near enough to plan,
here are a few pics the day i got it , it has a few little problems but it was cheap ,
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/0AB0FCAA-94BF-479E-A21D-453121EF0C9E_zpsueasxnbm.png (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/0AB0FCAA-94BF-479E-A21D-453121EF0C9E_zpsueasxnbm.png.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/84C54BFD-EFB0-47F8-8C5C-7013169C56B1_zpsn8lwmn8f.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/84C54BFD-EFB0-47F8-8C5C-7013169C56B1_zpsn8lwmn8f.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/7F04897F-64BD-4878-9F67-1EF915E73FB0_zpsyhwztvm6.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/7F04897F-64BD-4878-9F67-1EF915E73FB0_zpsyhwztvm6.jpg.html)
then decided to paint the alloys and do the headliner black
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/1EA61DF4-105B-4A75-9804-26A9470B4C5C_zpsnail0t6t.png (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/1EA61DF4-105B-4A75-9804-26A9470B4C5C_zpsnail0t6t.png.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/59972bd217036992db3aa2ae2a2871e4_zps9c1d96d5.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/59972bd217036992db3aa2ae2a2871e4_zps9c1d96d5.jpg.h tml)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/288d796ac2ed7d2fe9058717f6112163_zps94dd0067.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/288d796ac2ed7d2fe9058717f6112163_zps94dd0067.jpg.h tml)
while i had the car i felt the suspension was a little loose and lacked feel (its a 20 year old car i had to expect it i suppose) so a after a little bit of research i decided to do it right and completely get the suspension completely rebuilt
2x Front wishbones - Meyle HD
2x Front drop links - Meyle HD
2x Rear drop links - Ordinary
1x Full Powerflex poly bush kit
3x Powerflex diff bushes
1x Set Black Diamond braided brake lines
1x Z3M short shifter - OEM BMW
1x Short shifter refresh kit - OEM BMW
1x Front left inner & outer tie rod set - Meyle HD
1x Front right " " "
bc coilovers
z3 rear reinforcement plate
scorpion exhaust
and also the state of the old coil overs really show you get what you pay for
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/photo2_zps9ae72050.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/photo2_zps9ae72050.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/photo5_zps54b19fd0.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/photo5_zps54b19fd0.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/photo2_zps2b71e292.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/photo2_zps2b71e292.jpg.html)
also decided to get a nice set of alloys as i felt the car needed a treat so as i got a set of rerufbished genuine ac schnitzer type 1 8j all round
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/5933fef48a5997ddba765e9c72055d5c3_zpsbe0abf50.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/5933fef48a5997ddba765e9c72055d5c3_zpsbe0abf50.jpg. html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/254ba7b514c81d2fc2df37beedb4642fc_zps53362876.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/254ba7b514c81d2fc2df37beedb4642fc_zps53362876.jpg. html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/10668397_742988379107662_1577458559_n_zps66fd04f9. jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/10668397_742988379107662_1577458559_n_zps66fd04f9. jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/photo1_zpsa15343f5.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/photo1_zpsa15343f5.jpg.html)
now for the interesting bit , i purchased an m50 engine that had been rebuilt with forged pistons and a 2.8l (m52) crank so displacement is not 2860cc so i might swell call it a 2.9l i also got a 6 speed gearbox and stainless steel exhaust manifold (but chances are ill be removing them but more about that later ;)) originally there was high lift cams but they were not included in sale and tbh wouldn't suit my needs later on for the car
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/Clutch_zps62f229a1.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/Clutch_zps62f229a1.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/Engine10_zpsd99fd670.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/Engine10_zpsd99fd670.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/Engine09_zps1ef44114.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/Engine09_zps1ef44114.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/Engine08_zps9d2426f2.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/Engine08_zps9d2426f2.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/Engine07_zps8a9fea1c.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/Engine07_zps8a9fea1c.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/Engine04_zpsb37078ba.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/Engine04_zpsb37078ba.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/78D4144F-CD90-4B3D-806E-7D5D574F4A6E_zpsahz1yaza.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/78D4144F-CD90-4B3D-806E-7D5D574F4A6E_zpsahz1yaza.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/8CB10048-D454-4620-90F3-FA68CAA1CE0F_zps0roxjx5a.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/8CB10048-D454-4620-90F3-FA68CAA1CE0F_zps0roxjx5a.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/DCED80BE-0F5D-4739-BA13-E10ECA890580_zpsqfvd6u7d.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/DCED80BE-0F5D-4739-BA13-E10ECA890580_zpsqfvd6u7d.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/DynoFinal_zps435dc22e.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/DynoFinal_zps435dc22e.jpg.html)
here are a few pics the day i got it , it has a few little problems but it was cheap ,
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/0AB0FCAA-94BF-479E-A21D-453121EF0C9E_zpsueasxnbm.png (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/0AB0FCAA-94BF-479E-A21D-453121EF0C9E_zpsueasxnbm.png.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/84C54BFD-EFB0-47F8-8C5C-7013169C56B1_zpsn8lwmn8f.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/84C54BFD-EFB0-47F8-8C5C-7013169C56B1_zpsn8lwmn8f.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/7F04897F-64BD-4878-9F67-1EF915E73FB0_zpsyhwztvm6.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/7F04897F-64BD-4878-9F67-1EF915E73FB0_zpsyhwztvm6.jpg.html)
then decided to paint the alloys and do the headliner black
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/1EA61DF4-105B-4A75-9804-26A9470B4C5C_zpsnail0t6t.png (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/1EA61DF4-105B-4A75-9804-26A9470B4C5C_zpsnail0t6t.png.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/59972bd217036992db3aa2ae2a2871e4_zps9c1d96d5.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/59972bd217036992db3aa2ae2a2871e4_zps9c1d96d5.jpg.h tml)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/288d796ac2ed7d2fe9058717f6112163_zps94dd0067.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/288d796ac2ed7d2fe9058717f6112163_zps94dd0067.jpg.h tml)
while i had the car i felt the suspension was a little loose and lacked feel (its a 20 year old car i had to expect it i suppose) so a after a little bit of research i decided to do it right and completely get the suspension completely rebuilt
2x Front wishbones - Meyle HD
2x Front drop links - Meyle HD
2x Rear drop links - Ordinary
1x Full Powerflex poly bush kit
3x Powerflex diff bushes
1x Set Black Diamond braided brake lines
1x Z3M short shifter - OEM BMW
1x Short shifter refresh kit - OEM BMW
1x Front left inner & outer tie rod set - Meyle HD
1x Front right " " "
bc coilovers
z3 rear reinforcement plate
scorpion exhaust
and also the state of the old coil overs really show you get what you pay for
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/photo2_zps9ae72050.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/photo2_zps9ae72050.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/photo5_zps54b19fd0.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/photo5_zps54b19fd0.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/photo2_zps2b71e292.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/photo2_zps2b71e292.jpg.html)
also decided to get a nice set of alloys as i felt the car needed a treat so as i got a set of rerufbished genuine ac schnitzer type 1 8j all round
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/5933fef48a5997ddba765e9c72055d5c3_zpsbe0abf50.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/5933fef48a5997ddba765e9c72055d5c3_zpsbe0abf50.jpg. html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/254ba7b514c81d2fc2df37beedb4642fc_zps53362876.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/254ba7b514c81d2fc2df37beedb4642fc_zps53362876.jpg. html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/10668397_742988379107662_1577458559_n_zps66fd04f9. jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/10668397_742988379107662_1577458559_n_zps66fd04f9. jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/photo1_zpsa15343f5.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/photo1_zpsa15343f5.jpg.html)
now for the interesting bit , i purchased an m50 engine that had been rebuilt with forged pistons and a 2.8l (m52) crank so displacement is not 2860cc so i might swell call it a 2.9l i also got a 6 speed gearbox and stainless steel exhaust manifold (but chances are ill be removing them but more about that later ;)) originally there was high lift cams but they were not included in sale and tbh wouldn't suit my needs later on for the car
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/Clutch_zps62f229a1.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/Clutch_zps62f229a1.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/Engine10_zpsd99fd670.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/Engine10_zpsd99fd670.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/Engine09_zps1ef44114.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/Engine09_zps1ef44114.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/Engine08_zps9d2426f2.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/Engine08_zps9d2426f2.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/Engine07_zps8a9fea1c.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/Engine07_zps8a9fea1c.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/Engine04_zpsb37078ba.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/Engine04_zpsb37078ba.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/78D4144F-CD90-4B3D-806E-7D5D574F4A6E_zpsahz1yaza.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/78D4144F-CD90-4B3D-806E-7D5D574F4A6E_zpsahz1yaza.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/8CB10048-D454-4620-90F3-FA68CAA1CE0F_zps0roxjx5a.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/8CB10048-D454-4620-90F3-FA68CAA1CE0F_zps0roxjx5a.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/DCED80BE-0F5D-4739-BA13-E10ECA890580_zpsqfvd6u7d.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/DCED80BE-0F5D-4739-BA13-E10ECA890580_zpsqfvd6u7d.jpg.html)
http://i818.photobucket.com/albums/zz106/stephene36/DynoFinal_zps435dc22e.jpg (http://s818.photobucket.com/user/stephene36/media/DynoFinal_zps435dc22e.jpg.html)