Just bought an E36 Coupe
Discussion
Due to pick it up later this week. I have been looking at various cars in the last few months and thought this would be a fun, easy to maintain runabout. I will need to dust of my tools so that I can get it in the garage and give it a good check over when I get it back home. I am quite looking forward to maintaining my own car again.
As someone who spent my early driving years in rear wheel drive cars and then had years of front wheel drive company cars I can't wait.
Oh yes, nearly forgot, it's a 328.
As someone who spent my early driving years in rear wheel drive cars and then had years of front wheel drive company cars I can't wait.
Oh yes, nearly forgot, it's a 328.
Unfortunately not a Sport, but the price was right. Finished in Silver with Black leather. Will take some pics as soon as I get it back home.
Once I have checked it all out and dealt with any problems I may think about some suitable 'improvements' but would like to keep it looking as authentic as possible.
eta Manual gearbox, I don't do autos.
Once I have checked it all out and dealt with any problems I may think about some suitable 'improvements' but would like to keep it looking as authentic as possible.
eta Manual gearbox, I don't do autos.
Edited by Phoenix on Tuesday 29th May 13:26
neil_bolton said:
Chris71 said:
Congratulations.
Think a 328 sport coupe is going to be my next purchase too.
Hallehluleah Think a 328 sport coupe is going to be my next purchase too.
see we told yer
Definately the best car for me subjectively, but my mind is already plotting to sen dme in the direction of something less practical/reliable!!
I've just taken the plunge also (328i sport) and I have to say i'm loving every minute of it 
will post some pics up as soon as I've changed a few things - want some BBS alloys as it's got old M3 evos on at the moment... (see my profile pic for the time being) which although aren't bad I'll be selling soon.. so if you know anyone who's interested 
how you finding yours phoenix?
will post some pics up as soon as I've changed a few things - want some BBS alloys as it's got old M3 evos on at the moment... (see my profile pic for the time being) which although aren't bad I'll be selling soon.. so if you know anyone who's interested how you finding yours phoenix?
I collected it on Thursday and drove the 250 miles home no problem. It's a bit tatty, but I knew that and it was priced accordingly. Now drawing up a long list of things that need doing.
It's got rather an odd mix of cheap tyres on it so the sooner I wear them out I can get the wheels refurbed and some decent tyres. First priority is to sort out the rather sloppy gear change, get a spare key and replace the knackered steering wheel.
It drives and handles ok for a 12 year old car, but I don't want to start pushing it yet until I have a chance to get it up on axle stands and have a proper look around it.
It's got rather an odd mix of cheap tyres on it so the sooner I wear them out I can get the wheels refurbed and some decent tyres. First priority is to sort out the rather sloppy gear change, get a spare key and replace the knackered steering wheel.
It drives and handles ok for a 12 year old car, but I don't want to start pushing it yet until I have a chance to get it up on axle stands and have a proper look around it.
SPT28 said:
I've just taken the plunge also (328i sport) and I have to say i'm loving every minute of it will post some pics up as soon as I've changed a few things - want some BBS alloys as it's got old M3 evos on at the moment... (see my profile pic for the time being) which although aren't bad I'll be selling soon.. so if you know anyone who's interested
how you finding yours phoenix?
The only problem with the sport wheels is that it'll take you 5 times as long to clean them because of the number and complexity of the spokes. Still, a nice looking wheel though. will post some pics up as soon as I've changed a few things - want some BBS alloys as it's got old M3 evos on at the moment... (see my profile pic for the time being) which although aren't bad I'll be selling soon.. so if you know anyone who's interested how you finding yours phoenix?
will find out soon enough - some are on their way 
. will report back after their pickup and clean at the weekend.
Only issue I've got now is that I need two new rear tyres, and they're a little pricey
. I've been looking on the usual places like blackcircles.co.uk and mytyres.com but the noone will will fit them for me if I get them mail order - anybody else have experience of doing this?
also the other 'niggle' I've got is the tiny rubbers have perished at the bottom of the rear opening windows - does any body know if bmw still make these?
. will report back after their pickup and clean at the weekend.Only issue I've got now is that I need two new rear tyres, and they're a little pricey
. I've been looking on the usual places like blackcircles.co.uk and mytyres.com but the noone will will fit them for me if I get them mail order - anybody else have experience of doing this?also the other 'niggle' I've got is the tiny rubbers have perished at the bottom of the rear opening windows - does any body know if bmw still make these?
SPT28 said:
will find out soon enough - some are on their way . will report back after their pickup and clean at the weekend.
Only issue I've got now is that I need two new rear tyres, and they're a little pricey. I've been looking on the usual places like blackcircles.co.uk and mytyres.com but the noone will will fit them for me if I get them mail order - anybody else have experience of doing this?
also the other 'niggle' I've got is the tiny rubbers have perished at the bottom of the rear opening windows - does any body know if bmw still make these?
Yes.. will report back after their pickup and clean at the weekend.Only issue I've got now is that I need two new rear tyres, and they're a little pricey
. I've been looking on the usual places like blackcircles.co.uk and mytyres.com but the noone will will fit them for me if I get them mail order - anybody else have experience of doing this?also the other 'niggle' I've got is the tiny rubbers have perished at the bottom of the rear opening windows - does any body know if bmw still make these?
SPT28 said:
will find out soon enough - some are on their way . will report back after their pickup and clean at the weekend.
Only issue I've got now is that I need two new rear tyres, and they're a little pricey. I've been looking on the usual places like blackcircles.co.uk and mytyres.com but the noone will will fit them for me if I get them mail order - anybody else have experience of doing this?
also the other 'niggle' I've got is the tiny rubbers have perished at the bottom of the rear opening windows - does any body know if bmw still make these?
Recommend Goodrich Profiler G on the 2-8. Good grip, stable in the wet and at speed, and long wear characteristics. nice looking tread. My brother does them from his place in gatwick at around £100 a corner (may be less). will report back after their pickup and clean at the weekend.Only issue I've got now is that I need two new rear tyres, and they're a little pricey
. I've been looking on the usual places like blackcircles.co.uk and mytyres.com but the noone will will fit them for me if I get them mail order - anybody else have experience of doing this?also the other 'niggle' I've got is the tiny rubbers have perished at the bottom of the rear opening windows - does any body know if bmw still make these?
The 1/4 light lower rubbers are £30 a side from BMW - not a difficult job to replace either. Plenty of write-ups on E36coupe.com
Dunk76 said:
SPT28 said:
will find out soon enough - some are on their way . will report back after their pickup and clean at the weekend.
Only issue I've got now is that I need two new rear tyres, and they're a little pricey. I've been looking on the usual places like blackcircles.co.uk and mytyres.com but the noone will will fit them for me if I get them mail order - anybody else have experience of doing this?
also the other 'niggle' I've got is the tiny rubbers have perished at the bottom of the rear opening windows - does any body know if bmw still make these?
Recommend Goodrich Profiler G on the 2-8. Good grip, stable in the wet and at speed, and long wear characteristics. nice looking tread. My brother does them from his place in gatwick at around £100 a corner (may be less). will report back after their pickup and clean at the weekend.Only issue I've got now is that I need two new rear tyres, and they're a little pricey
. I've been looking on the usual places like blackcircles.co.uk and mytyres.com but the noone will will fit them for me if I get them mail order - anybody else have experience of doing this?also the other 'niggle' I've got is the tiny rubbers have perished at the bottom of the rear opening windows - does any body know if bmw still make these?
The 1/4 light lower rubbers are £30 a side from BMW - not a difficult job to replace either. Plenty of write-ups on E36coupe.com
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from me...Edited by neil_bolton on Wednesday 6th June 21:14
good man get yourself on www.e36coupe.com/forum pronto great forum, and get it de-restricted the diffrence is amazing
Edited by driftdaddy on Thursday 7th June 19:15
Thanks Dave, I'm now all signed up so time to do some serious 
...
I'm guessing you've pretty much done most things to yours
, so I'm hoping you'll be able to steer me in the right direction.
What's the best way to start 'tweaking'? and what is going to give me the best 'return' for my money?
having recently joined the housing ladder, funds aren't exactly forthcoming but I still want to do the basics just to release some of the cars' hidden potential... I've heard that the 325 manifold route is the best place to start but tracking one down is proving a little tricky.. (also how much should I aim to pay?) I've also heard that you can get a big bore throttle body but imagine that's not exactly the cheapest mod to start with
Any suggestions and useful info to put me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Sam
... I'm guessing you've pretty much done most things to yours
, so I'm hoping you'll be able to steer me in the right direction. What's the best way to start 'tweaking'? and what is going to give me the best 'return' for my money?
having recently joined the housing ladder, funds aren't exactly forthcoming but I still want to do the basics just to release some of the cars' hidden potential... I've heard that the 325 manifold route is the best place to start but tracking one down is proving a little tricky.. (also how much should I aim to pay?) I've also heard that you can get a big bore throttle body but imagine that's not exactly the cheapest mod to start with
Any suggestions and useful info to put me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Sam
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