E36-Steve
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Ok last update for today lol. I have decided that although I quite like the colour of my Rota's I don't think they suit the colour of the car. So refurb time...... Let me know what you think :). Got the paint colour mixed along with a 2-pac lacquer It's a Volvo silver with a fine Aluminium flake if anyone is interested.
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Few weeks ago I noticed that my track and tie rod's where completely shot and knocking so ordered some new ones. Then I noticed that I had a leaky rack :(. So I got a second hand one as it came with a warranty. Old rack..... Here's my new rack nice and cleaned up :)..... Finally all fitted a working perfectly, feels so much better on the road as well. Only problem is now the pump has given up haha. Ordered a new one and will update when it's all fitted.
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Here's a few of the new motor. Needs quite a bit of tlc, someone has to do it :P. I'll start a new thread as I make some progress.
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Cheers Daz, Turns out there is now a change of plan. Brought a new baby :). Can't decide whether or not to put the new engine in here or the coupe. I'll upload some pictures shortly.
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Welcome to the club Andy, Put a post up in the new members area with a few pictures of your motor :), Enjoy.
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Hi guys and gals, Realised it's been a long time since I have uploaded any pics of my 36, not an awful lot has changed to be honest apart from wheels as all my funds are going into building her new heart :). Camber wear :/, don't worry it's reduced now haha. Lower your car they said........ :(. These are all quite old pictures, I'll upload some more when I get them on the computer.
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I'm not to sure my self mate. First thought for me would be diff bush's.
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Hi guys and gals, My car is going in the garage for a while having a new heart put in....... it's a secret so don't ask :P. I've always wanted an E36 Touring so now I'm considering getting one as a daily. But I can't seem to find any good ones about. Anyone know anyone selling one? Has to be 2.0l or higher and manual. Cheers
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I had the same issue on a previous car. Insurance told me I had to have run flats as that's what the car came standard with :(. I agree that regular tyres ride and handle much better.
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Very nice, looks clean mate. What are it's future plans?
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Welcome :)
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Cheers for the replies lads. Yeh I'll be tracking it myself at my work placement straight after. Trackings out as it is at the moment anyway :(. I'm sure it will be simple enough, just thought I would ask incase there where any do nots or common problems when doing this job. Also I'll be fitting rack spacers so even if I mark and adjust the sake they'll still be miles out :). Steve
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I would say find out for 100% first mate, there are a lot of 36 interiors coming up on ebay so keep an eye out.
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I'm not sure about interiors bud, but I know that things like fog lights are the same on the compact, touring and saloon. The Coupe and Convertible are the same. So maybe the interior might be a similar situation. Sure one of the other guys on here can give you a better answer.
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I'm originally from London but at Uni in Stoke on Trent. Are there any meets up this way? Any plans for a club stand at the BMW Santa Pod in September? What kind of ideas are you looking for? Like some car park meets or a proper location for an indoor meet?
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I have a similar problem with my E36. Was intermittent but now seems permanent haha. I'm sure this will probably be the same thing so i'll look into it. Any other possibilities if it's not this?
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Sorry to hear this, I'm heading to a show Kent way next weekend. I'll keep a look out. PM me your number if you want and i'll give you a shout if I see anything.
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Hi mate, welcome to the club. I'm on my first BMW myself, and by far the best car I have ever owned :). Looking forward to some pics.
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Hi Guys, sorry it's been a while since I have been on here :(. Been super Busy with Uni. Finally got my self a new steering rack, track rod and tie rods. What I'm trying to find out is what power steering fluid (ATF) to use? Also are there any things in particular to look out for when changing the rack? Cheers, Steve.
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Very much a fan of this. As Daz said, if you like it why not. It's your car at the end of the day :).
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Welcome to the club mate, hope everything goes ok with the collection :).
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Welcome to the club :). Get them pictures up ASAP bud.
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Cheers for the replies. Now I no that I probably should have taken my diff out and welded that one as the one I welded was probably in better condition haha. Oh well you win some, you loose some. I'll still split the original one when I get it out to have a little look. I'll keep everyone posted.
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Cheers mate. Still a little confused as to what bushes I need for the diff. Sorry if it's me being un bmw educated lol.
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