Intro: My '95 Restoration

unclesam · Wed, Jan-05-2011, 10:19:52 PM

Posted a little update on page 1

OahuMPower · Wed, Jan-05-2011, 11:35:58 PM

nice update

glad its treating you so well

Schalldampfer1 · Thu, Jan-06-2011, 06:53:58 AM

BTW have you replaced your rear exhaust hangers yet? In one of the photos your exhaust seemed to be sagging quite a bit. Not sure if you knew about this common ailment among e36's. I hate it and finally ordered some this week.

Another nice touch is to add the OEM front lip to the bumper. It definitely gives the front fascia a better look. I have a lux package and added that to mine.

unclesam · Thu, Jan-06-2011, 08:45:32 AM

I have not yet looked into the exhaust hangers, but now that you mention it, it does look that way. Thanks. I haven't looked into the front lip mainly because I feel my bumper need a alignment/respray and I am waiting until I decide what to do for that. I have been trying to decide wether or not the lux skirts are any worse than the sport, and I honestly have no preference towards one or the other. Go lux, dux, or ducks.

Bimmerman325i · Thu, Jan-06-2011, 04:44:54 PM

Nice update, and awesome car!

My next E36 is going to be Boston Green. I just love that color.

JPoland · Thu, Jan-06-2011, 05:08:32 PM

Moving with an M3 FTW! When I moved from Indiana to Georgia my M3 was my DD and I was so in love with having to drive it everyday (until the miles started racking up). Now though, I don't mind putting the miles on the car. Not sure what changed.

Car looks great! Glad you are enjoying it and it has been so good to you as far as reliability.

Shock(/\)ave · Thu, Jan-06-2011, 06:44:05 PM

I've no doubt you'll enjoy the experience of the restoration as you continue to get more enjoyment out of that car.

Your relations sure have quite the property!

ckk0721 · Thu, Jan-06-2011, 07:17:06 PM

Nice find

fatcaten · Fri, Jan-07-2011, 12:12:32 AM

Very nice find.

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclesam

What model is that Eclipse Headunit?

unclesam · Thu, Mar-24-2011, 01:11:02 AM

The head unit is a eclipse is a CD5030. I would have preferred to go OEM, but I really appreciate the ease of integration this provides.

About to take care of some minor issues that I know I need to take care of sooner rather than later. Here is the list:

M Coupe S54 radiator and expansion tank
Left and right tie rod ends
AKG 80A rear trailing arm bushings
Upper and lower trailing arm mount bushings (are these right? : http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...er=33321140345)
Treehouse Racing control arm brackets
AKG 80A transmission mounts
OEM RSM + reinforcement plate
Koni shocks and struts
Full shift linkage rebuild
Fuel Filter
Tranny fluid (Synchromax)
Diff fluid - probably Red Line... or Amsoil?

I am debating whether or not I should replace my upper strut mounts too, but from what I have heard it's not really something the needs to be replaced. I think I would rather save up and get some camber plates when I can. Either way I am really looking forward to the results, I know the RTABs are tie rod ends are the most worn items being replaced.

Ill be sure to post pics as work progresses.

Wed, Jan-05-2011, 10:19:52 PM	#31
unclesam Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 101 Reputation: 0 Location: Portland, OR	Re: Intro: My '95 Restoration Posted a little update on page 1

Wed, Jan-05-2011, 11:35:58 PM	#32
OahuMPower :FACEPALM: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 26,551 Reputation: 0 Location: San Diego	Re: Intro: My '95 Restoration nice update glad its treating you so well __________________

Thu, Jan-06-2011, 06:53:58 AM	#33
Schalldampfer1 ///Mmmmmm8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 966 In the garage: '00 BMW 528 '96 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Chicago	Re: Intro: My '95 Restoration BTW have you replaced your rear exhaust hangers yet? In one of the photos your exhaust seemed to be sagging quite a bit. Not sure if you knew about this common ailment among e36's. I hate it and finally ordered some this week. Another nice touch is to add the OEM front lip to the bumper. It definitely gives the front fascia a better look. I have a lux package and added that to mine. __________________ Schalldampfer1 1996 e36 M3 Coupe 5 Speed Cosmos Black over Black Chitown ///M www.chitownm.com BMW CCA Member #411543

Thu, Jan-06-2011, 08:45:32 AM	#34
unclesam Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 101 Reputation: 0 Location: Portland, OR	Re: Intro: My '95 Restoration I have not yet looked into the exhaust hangers, but now that you mention it, it does look that way. Thanks. I haven't looked into the front lip mainly because I feel my bumper need a alignment/respray and I am waiting until I decide what to do for that. I have been trying to decide wether or not the lux skirts are any worse than the sport, and I honestly have no preference towards one or the other. Go lux, dux, or ducks.

Thu, Jan-06-2011, 04:44:54 PM	#35
Bimmerman325i Beardface McMountainMan Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 797 Reputation: 0 Location: Boulder	Re: Intro: My '95 Restoration Nice update, and awesome car! My next E36 is going to be Boston Green. I just love that color. __________________ 1995 BMW M3 -- DD/Track 1995 Subaru Legacy -- DD/future projects

Thu, Jan-06-2011, 05:08:32 PM	#36
JPoland Broken My Wallet Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 28 Posts: 2,362 Reputation: 0 Location: Atlanta	Re: Intro: My '95 Restoration Moving with an M3 FTW! When I moved from Indiana to Georgia my M3 was my DD and I was so in love with having to drive it everyday (until the miles started racking up). Now though, I don't mind putting the miles on the car. Not sure what changed. Car looks great! Glad you are enjoying it and it has been so good to you as far as reliability. __________________ ~Joe

Thu, Jan-06-2011, 07:17:06 PM	#38
ckk0721 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 126 Reputation: 0 Location: Tuscaloosa	Re: Intro: My '95 Restoration Nice find

Thu, Mar-24-2011, 01:11:02 AM	#40
unclesam Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 101 Reputation: 0 Location: Portland, OR	Re: Intro: My '95 Restoration The head unit is a eclipse is a CD5030. I would have preferred to go OEM, but I really appreciate the ease of integration this provides. About to take care of some minor issues that I know I need to take care of sooner rather than later. Here is the list: M Coupe S54 radiator and expansion tank Left and right tie rod ends AKG 80A rear trailing arm bushings Upper and lower trailing arm mount bushings (are these right? : http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...er=33321140345) Treehouse Racing control arm brackets AKG 80A transmission mounts OEM RSM + reinforcement plate Koni shocks and struts Full shift linkage rebuild Fuel Filter Tranny fluid (Synchromax) Diff fluid - probably Red Line... or Amsoil? I am debating whether or not I should replace my upper strut mounts too, but from what I have heard it's not really something the needs to be replaced. I think I would rather save up and get some camber plates when I can. Either way I am really looking forward to the results, I know the RTABs are tie rod ends are the most worn items being replaced. Ill be sure to post pics as work progresses.

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