E36 328i Coupe MSport [Diary]

[ClassicB]

Removing the motor in December

 

[ClassicB]

Replacement motor in by March 😬

 

[ClassicB]

Bought some new wheels for the build. Still needs to be refurbed

 

[ClassicB]

OEM 2 door m3 mirrors (A mission to find & cost & Arm and a leg, but the last item to complete the full Mtech kit)

 

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I also sourced an mtech 2 e36 steering (also more than I budgeted but oh so cool), but I don't seem to have a pic.

The car back together & in her current state:-

Will post more when there is more to report.

 

[Benji]

This is such a cool car! Congrats on getting it running again

 

[maleven-GP]

All the best with the build.. Rare car indeed..

 

[zabbo]

Great work!! Love that it is being brought back to life!

 

[Gordvisr]

looking good

 

[6spdmanual]

Good work.

 

[ClassicB]

Update: The auto box is out😊 and new diff, prop, clutch pedal, shifter, etc is in. The car is in need of a proper clean once its back

 

[M3boi]

Which diff ratio did you go for?

 

[ClassicB]

Which diff ratio did you go for?

I believe the mechanic sourced a 2.93 diff. I will see the car in person tomorrow. There were some issues with the way the car was running when i dropped it off, so that's being addressed as well

 

[individj]

you must see if you can get a shorter one if possible ...well if you want

 

[M3boi]

I believe the mechanic sourced a 2.93 diff. I will see the car in person tomorrow. There were some issues with the way the car was running when i dropped it off, so that's being addressed as well

Interesting that you didn't keep the 3.46 or opt to go for a 3.23. Any specific reason?

I do find my 3.46 a little too short so I'm after a 3.23.

 

[ClassicB]

The aim was to 1st get a stock feeling car. I havent driven it yet so if im not happy with 2.93, i will put the 3.46 back in and hopefully source the 3.0 m3 diff with lsd

 

[ClassicB]

Car is back from Sav. Replaced the radiator with a new one. New crank sensor and style 24's on. Lots more work to do but mechanically sorted