Karsh 330d's 98' E36 323i

[Nikhil]

So its about time that I put up this thread :rollsmile: Karsh has been on the hunt for a daily drive for the last few months, so that his E90 can get a well deserved rest. After looking at a few cars including forcing me to test drive a honda civic :hammerhead: he came across the said E36, Alpine white, 1998, 323i with full service history and Msport kit.

We went to view the car and put it through is paces to see if it was up to the task of being a daily drive. Overall I was really impressed and the car was then purchased the next day.

The first test drive:rollsmile:

 

[topclub]

Very nice and clean :clapper:

 

[///Moose]

:clapper:
This looks like the same car I went to look at for Anthony, it's not perfect but it's an excellent base to start with. I couldn't see any gremlins, some minor paintwork done and the car drove well.
The seller is a great guy too, did you check out the E36 M and E90 track cars that he has?

 

[Nikhil]

:clapper:
This looks like the same car I went to look at for Anthony, it's not perfect but it's an excellent base to start with. I couldn't see any gremlins, some minor paintwork done and the car drove well.
The seller is a great guy too, did you check out the E36 M and E90 track cars that he has?

Correct its the same car :=):

 

[Nikhil]

So the car was dropped of with me for the long weekend to carryout a bit of maintenance

Scope of work for the weekend was the following

Engine flush
New oil + filter
New spark plugs
New fuel filter
Air filter
Replace bonnet shocks
Replace windscreen cowling
Replace fuel level sender
Clean Throttle body
Clean all sensors
Grease throttle linkages
Inspect car for any other issues

And more pics :rollsmile:
fuel level sender location

Airbox debaffle

old vs new plugs

engine bay cleaned

Meguiars engine dressing applied :rollsmile:

 

[Nikhil]

Some random pics

 

[Nikhil]

whats to come

New exhaust
New control arm bushes
Replace bonnet badge
Z4 Shifter
New tyres

what is also going to be done but Karsh doesnt know about yet :rollsmile:
M50 manifold swop
E36 M3 headers
330i Brakes

:rollsmile:

 

[444YYY]

Looks awesome! Congrats Karsh, and good job Nikhil!

 

[///Moose]

Nice work bro!
Where did u get the bonnet shocks from? Agents or goldwagen/autozone?

 

[Nikhil]

:smashScreen:

Nice work bro!
Where did u get the bonnet shocks from? Agents or goldwagen/autozone?

Bemows and they Febi Bilstein :rollsmile: cant remember the price tho, Karsh has the invoice.

 

[Arbee]

The M Tech kit is really beautiful. Hasn't dated at all.

Congrats again Karsh, nice find and great buy.

Nizmo (lol), nice work on the maintenance and planned build. This is going to be an all round awesome car once done to Karsh's personal taste, especially with your push behind him.


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[dvst8]

Awesome stuff guys.

Cabbie is looking great.

Congrats again Karsh.

 

[KarshS]

nikz i cant thank you enough for helping me with the search....
you a true fanatic and a great friend. you went out of your way helping me.

thanks for all the help this weekend I just went for a drive today and it feels so much better.

honestly thank you very much bro.

oh and sorry for making you drive that civic :roflol:

I bought a daily but you turning it into a project:biglol:

atleast the e90 will get a break and some much needed care while in the garage.

thanks all for the comments

:ty:

 

[ChefDJ]

:clapper::clapper::clapper:

 

[KarshS]

and another thing.....your work is top class....I couldnt have asked for more. you did more than what was needed.

I guess its found its home away from home raise:

 

[ChefDJ]

Very nice car and top stuff to Nik for the build :rollsmile:

 

[gavsadler]

We'll so much for the E90 M3 becoming a daily

Very nice and congrats! Looking forward to the thread updates in future

 

[Ratslaaf]

The M Tech kit is really beautiful. Hasn't dated at all.

That's for sure. And those mags are still a classic

 

[KarshS]

We'll so much for the E90 M3 becoming a daily

Very nice and congrats! Looking forward to the thread updates in future

hahaha thanks buddy....that car was a dead end from the beginning. but now that I have a daily, I might do something stupid :rollsmile:

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I did not like the boot spoiler so I removed it.

will add a thin black spoiler when I get a chance

 

[KarshS]

:smashScreen:

Nice work bro!
Where did u get the bonnet shocks from? Agents or goldwagen/autozone?

Bemows and they Febi Bilstein :rollsmile: cant remember the price tho, Karsh has the invoice.

Hey bro it was like R390 a set