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Arbee's 1996 E36 323i
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Theo D
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I have the exact bumper and sideskirts that you need.
As my e36 is a facelift
http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=66722
As my e36 is a facelift
http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=66722
Arbee
Honorary ///Member
Panel shop has not started with my car as they are waiting for the left headlight, at first it was on back order from Germany but then Germany says the part is obsolete. I sourced a set of good quality aftermarket, OEM looking headlights, im just convincing insurance to replace both and not only the damaged one. The set will cost less than one OEM headlight which we cannot get anyways.
AlexYannoulatos
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defiantly agree to getting a set and not just one! Good luck!!!
Why have you decided to sell?
http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-bak...1996-bmw-323i-sedan/1001406713580910055930609
http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-cars-bak...1996-bmw-323i-sedan/1001406713580910055930609
Vinnige Fanie
Well-known member
Car looks great Abree
Arbee
Honorary ///Member
Got the car back from the panel shop a couple weeks ago. Havent done anything until this weekend as i have been fighting with Insurance and Panel shop.
1. Panel shop was suppose to replace the drivers side headlights and indicator - They did not. Long story, but its resolved now.
2. Paint work on the fender does not match, Panel Shop says the car was previously resprayed the wrong shade of white. I polished the entire car and the color matches 95% now. Gonna give clay a chance to bring out the color of the rest of the car. Hopefully it matches the fender 100%. Its not a train smash, the car is 18 years old and has been resprayed before.
3. Headlight brand used is apparently an inferior make (DJAUTO). Its a struggle to get OEM headlights as they are not produced anymore (apparently). Anyways, the lights look and work good so im okay with that.
Panel shop replaced the passenger side headlight and indicator. I managed to get the same branded headlight from Marouns on Saturday for the drivers side. Decided to give it a little touch of personality.
Out with the old:
New headlights opened up to customize:
End result:
On car:
The fogs and drivers side indicator will be replaced this weekend. Will order them from Steven.
Yesterday, the car was cleaned and waxed, ready to carry on with its duties.
TBH - As a daily, this car is a true gem. Im still not comfortable using it on a long distance trip. I still need to get done with the suspension replacement. Time is just not on my side.
I did enjoy DIY'ing on Saturday... :rollsmile:
1. Panel shop was suppose to replace the drivers side headlights and indicator - They did not. Long story, but its resolved now.
2. Paint work on the fender does not match, Panel Shop says the car was previously resprayed the wrong shade of white. I polished the entire car and the color matches 95% now. Gonna give clay a chance to bring out the color of the rest of the car. Hopefully it matches the fender 100%. Its not a train smash, the car is 18 years old and has been resprayed before.
3. Headlight brand used is apparently an inferior make (DJAUTO). Its a struggle to get OEM headlights as they are not produced anymore (apparently). Anyways, the lights look and work good so im okay with that.
Panel shop replaced the passenger side headlight and indicator. I managed to get the same branded headlight from Marouns on Saturday for the drivers side. Decided to give it a little touch of personality.
Out with the old:
New headlights opened up to customize:
End result:
On car:
The fogs and drivers side indicator will be replaced this weekend. Will order them from Steven.
Yesterday, the car was cleaned and waxed, ready to carry on with its duties.
TBH - As a daily, this car is a true gem. Im still not comfortable using it on a long distance trip. I still need to get done with the suspension replacement. Time is just not on my side.
I did enjoy DIY'ing on Saturday... :rollsmile:
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