E36 M3 re-build (Picture Heavy)

Dion-ZN

New member
this is great work.
a true work of art . . . i'm eager to see the end result.

good luck man:tiptoe::tiptoe:
 

jettaz

New member
Subscribed!!

BITE and Chew! Bite and chew!!!! Seems like you have it all planned out already.

Goodluck man!
 

Blaqjew

New member
Gizmo said:
Who did your steering wheel recovering for you? Looks great.

The steering wheel was done by Rittz. An upholstery shop opposite Rob Green in Randburg.
here are his contacts 0825500606
 

jasonracer

New member
Great progress so far.

Where did you manage to source your parts from.

I'm in the progress of restoring my M3 (well I have yet to start ) and would appreciate any leads on good parts suppliers new and second hand
 

Divio

Honorary ///Member
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K_S

Member
Really looking forward to seeing this car back to its former glory!

A true legend in every sense of the word. Good luck with the build.

:clapper:
 

Blaqjew

New member
Afternoon guys.

seeing Photobucket bombed out on us & now all my pics are gone, I'll just load random pics of where I was to where I am now.

Took a tad longer than I'd expected coz my sTOOOOOPID E30 just didnt wanna get done & then the X5 & the Cooper.

soooo, here goes.


How I bought the car.

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The problems

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The awesome interior

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The original seats.

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More pics of the interior

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Fresh coat of paint.

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All rust spots fixed.

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She still didn't have a suspension. was a 'female dog' to move around the workshop & into the spray booths to paint.

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Mock fitting the fenders & doors.

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trying the suspension.

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Suspension bits powdercoated fancy

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My garage buddy keeping track of expenses & progress. Or playing candy crush, I don't know.

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Motor in the worst condition ever....

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Engine had more silicone than a Vegas stripper.

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Ram tubes .... eeeewwwwww!!!!

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Then rear suspension next.

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I replaced all rubbers & bushes seeing these were so terrible.
 

Blaqjew

New member
wires scare me.

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seatsssss..... YESSS...

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Back seats & back cards in. please mind the dust.
carpet going in now.
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attacking the front wiring before carpet

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So I got this LTW Wing with high risers. YES, it is genuine OEM. similar to the M3 GT wing.

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Liked the idea, but didnt really like the look.

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The official new look.

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Sorry pics are terrible. I need a new phone ASAP.
car is ready to go to the old man for engine........ Will share pics of engine tomorrow.
 
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