1998 E36 M3 Evolution

[jimcupra]

That is stunning last time I seen an e36 that clean was 1999 .

 

[BobSpounge]

Have saw you a couple of times recently. Once parked outside my neighbours in Limetree Lodge a couple of weeks ago. Also saw the expression on your face when you met a s*itter pink/purple e36 on Longstone street on Friday evening past. Lol.

 

[TSPORT]

Have saw you a couple of times recently. Once parked outside my neighbours in Limetree Lodge a couple of weeks ago. Also saw the expression on your face when you met a s*itter pink/purple e36 on Longstone street on Friday evening past. Lol.

Lol yea I was shocked actually that someone would pay money to do that to the car but each to their own eh

 

[TSPORT]

Treated the M3 to a couple of coats of Collinite marque d'elegance

Love how the colour looks at night

Also found a friend in the form of this lovely M3 CSL

Plenty of leg room for rear passengers

Not an update really as the car does not need anything at the moment, just been enjoying on the dry days.

Still tempted to fit Eibach springs and Bilstine shocks but still undecided as the car feels perfect as is.

 

[Eager]

Looks good. I have been trying to buy another one

 

[Neil_M]

Looking good sir.

I'm just enjoying mine too .

I'd high recommend the B12 kit. I was jumping between the M3 and a few other cars last week, I do have to say the ride quality is fantastic. OEM in quality at low speeds, thats even compared to much more modern machinery! I say do it

 

[Eager]

For reference. What sort money is it to fully re do shocks and springs on one

 

[Neil_M]

The shocks and springs are ~ £600 - £800.

Then you have to look at things like the front and rear top mounts, any bolts, fittings, alignment, labour etc.

 

[Eager]

Not to bad. Is that good brands

I drive one on coilovers few nights ago. Bucket of sheite would go up the road better

these ejits that think coilovers can be bought for few hundred quid and expect the world from them

 

[Burt2000]

Absolute beauty you have there man, best of luck with it. If i was to buy another M3 it would be one of these

 

[TSPORT]

Looking good sir.

I'm just enjoying mine too .

I'd high recommend the B12 kit. I was jumping between the M3 and a few other cars last week, I do have to say the ride quality is fantastic. OEM in quality at low speeds, thats even compared to much more modern machinery! I say do it

That's what I am thinking, The B12 kit with RE Rear top mounts and Eibach ARB, would probably polly bush the rear too. Then I am thinking BBK's or alcons after that to beef up the stoppers, When I explain this to my mechanic he says no "leave it alone" but I still have this voice in my head with modding ideas lol

 

[Sailorbaz]

Loving the E36 lad, looks really well in those photos.

The CSL, who's is that? Haven't seen that one around, is it ChrisB's? Last time I seen his, he didn't have a plate though...

 

[chris_b]

Not me Baz, think I might know who though

 

[Neil_M]

That's what I am thinking, The B12 kit with RE Rear top mounts and Eibach ARB, would probably polly bush the rear too. Then I am thinking BBK's or alcons after that to beef up the stoppers, When I explain this to my mechanic he says no "leave it alone" but I still have this voice in my head with modding ideas lol

I might go for the Eibach ARBs myself. But I'll rebush the rear first to see what that does.

I've a new rear end waiting to get painted and rebushed, so I will do most things then.

IMO I would tweak the breaks before replacing them. Unless you are doing track work, I think the OE stuff is grand. A rebuild, fresh fluid and braided lines help loads. However I did have concerns over the front pads, but since they have bedded in they seem grand.

I'd be worried about NVH from poly bushing the rear end. I personally will go OEM and use the RE spacers for the trailing arm bushes.

 

[Eager]

Have been told polybush can start to ruin the comfort

Good new bmw oe items best

 

[TSPORT]

I might go for the Eibach ARBs myself. But I'll rebush the rear first to see what that does.

I've a new rear end waiting to get painted and rebushed, so I will do most things then.

IMO I would tweak the breaks before replacing them. Unless you are doing track work, I think the OE stuff is grand. A rebuild, fresh fluid and braided lines help loads. However I did have concerns over the front pads, but since they have bedded in they seem grand.

I'd be worried about NVH from poly bushing the rear end. I personally will go OEM and use the RE spacers for the trailing arm bushes.

I have changed the break fluid and will change front discs and pads all round as rear discs are still good. The car will not see a track in my ownership and the only real reason I want to upgrade the breaks is for the looks of a nicer calliper and bigger disc lol I think if I am going to rebush the rear I will used OE bushes with RE spacers as you suggest in the trailing arms. Again though none of this is necessary and everything is nice and tight as it and I have every confidence in the car when driving in a spirited manner.

Loving the E36 lad, looks really well in those photos.

The CSL, who's is that? Haven't seen that one around, is it ChrisB's? Last time I seen his, he didn't have a plate though...

The CSL is owned by Car Care Centre lisburn.

 

[nathan46]

amazing example, not often you see a clean e36 with such low mileage!

 

[Mr.Mint]

I have changed the break fluid and will change front discs and pads all round as rear discs are still good. The car will not see a track in my ownership and the only real reason I want to upgrade the breaks is for the looks of a nicer calliper and bigger disc lol I think if I am going to rebush the rear I will used OE bushes with RE spacers as you suggest in the trailing arms. Again though none of this is necessary and everything is nice and tight as it and I have every confidence in the car when driving in a spirited manner.

Your damn right it will never see a track!!! lol.

Rear was Newly Bushed shortly after I got it, everything was replaced including the rear top-mounts, so it should be all good in there, hence how nice it is to steer.

 

[TSPORT]

Your damn right it will never see a track!!! lol.

Rear was Newly Bushed shortly after I got it, everything was replaced including the rear top-mounts, so it should be all good in there, hence how nice it is to steer.

Noticed this

I just wanna tinker with stuff but my mechanic says no lol

 

[euge07]

Love this example
Would love to own one as clean some day

 

[Neil_M]

I have changed the break fluid and will change front discs and pads all round as rear discs are still good. The car will not see a track in my ownership and the only real reason I want to upgrade the breaks is for the looks of a nicer calliper and bigger disc lol I think if I am going to rebush the rear I will used OE bushes with RE spacers as you suggest in the trailing arms. Again though none of this is necessary and everything is nice and tight as it and I have every confidence in the car when driving in a spirited manner.

I've grown to be more and more of a fan of the braided hoses too. A cracking firm pedal when using the brakes with force. Might be worth a look for you?

I won't be tracking mine either, but I'm happy to do some subtle tweaks to improve the car.

Your mechanic is right, I'd agree and suggest you don't veer too far from standard. Certainly my ethos too.

If you want the spacers, I'm happy to half the postage with you? Last time I priced them it was cheaper to bring them over directly from Rogue Engineering in America, than it was to buy them from CA Automotive.

 

[Neil_M]

I have changed the break fluid and will change front discs and pads all round as rear discs are still good. The car will not see a track in my ownership and the only real reason I want to upgrade the breaks is for the looks of a nicer calliper and bigger disc lol I think if I am going to rebush the rear I will used OE bushes with RE spacers as you suggest in the trailing arms. Again though none of this is necessary and everything is nice and tight as it and I have every confidence in the car when driving in a spirited manner.

There are a few guys on M3Cutters saying they found no additional NVH from fitting the powerflex RTAB's, Diff bushes etc...

I would like to tighten the rear end up, but while some of the bushes are worn, I'm not sure if I should go down the poweflex route, or simply new bushes...

 

[WSK]

I fitted 'Black' RTAB's to mine as got them v.cheap on eBay. They did make a good difference in handling, but I have to say i think comfort and cabin noise suffered a little, mine is lowered on cheapy coilovers too tbf. Its not horrible or unusable, it was just quieter before. I don't notice it until im on pretty rough tarmac though.

Also I think the 'black' Powerflex bush's are for track anyway so that would explain my issue! Purple would likely be 100%

 

[Neil_M]

Thanks Keith, its hard to know what to do... Especially with not knowing what a brand spanking new one drives like to compare

 

[pablo]

the purple ones are 100% from memory fitted them to all the E36/46s Ive had.