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  1. 15 hours ago, KwS said:

    What, you not going to try and sell it for 30+k like the other dreamers out there?!

    Seems like a sharp price for a rare car, in a lovely colour.

    Just list yours again but for $23k this time. You never know! ?


  2. On 8/15/2019 at 4:11 PM, M3AN said:

    The rollover in the black one looks like an interesting story!

     

    I've been told that the owner decided to take the previously mint 90,000km evo to a hill climb event.. the pictures explain what happened next


  3. 17 hours ago, M3AN said:

    You could get two better cars for the price of one of these. Besides the fact that they're fugly they're seriously overrated, just get an M3.

     

    Buying an M3 (or two) would be the logical choice but Z3M coupes are awesome. Quirky but awesome.


  4. Got onto Beisan systems and Schmeidmann today and ordered all the necessary parts to rebuild the vanos as its in a pretty bad way. On several occasions the car has started hunting at idle and stalled when downshifting. Definitely a loss of power too so it'll be a big improvement afterwards. I'm thinking about doing it myself again but slightly nervous looking at the installation of the new diaphragm springs.. 


  5. I've gotten in touch with Tim and I'm sure I'll have a few more questions for him. Stoked to have so many receipts. Sounds like a real shame about that donor car.. what colour was it? The engine bay will receive a thorough clean for sure. The previous owner didn't care much for cleaning it unfortunately. 


  6. Good points! I missed out on a few things. I had no idea you could get that steering wheel as an option on a 1999 car.. its hideous. The interior is in great condition but will be even better with a bit of a clean and leather conditioner. As to be expected the vanos needs to be done so I'm sure I'll be in touch to borrow that cam bridge and pin again. Interesting that Avus was an individual option on the Evo. Estoril would be my pick any day of the week. Cool to know there would be other M3 Evos in the same spec from factory.  As for the interior, not sure that its Lotus white.. thought it was 'Dove Grey'.


  7. Hi all,

    Recently picked up a 1994 NZ New E36 M3 from Christchurch and drove it back up to Auckland. I wasn't specifically looking for one as I had been building an E36 328i for the track but when it comes down to it the 328i will never be as good as an M3. The S50 is an amazing engine and I've missed my old M3 (and the ones before that..)  ever since I sold it/them. Being a 1994 the car started life as a PFL 3.0 M3 but in circa 2012, it underwent a transformation which includes the updated and superior S50B32, 6 speed 420G, steering rack, arms, brakes, cluster and interior all from a donor with 90,000km. From what I can see, the only things that remain PFL include a medium case diff, climate control, steering wheel and colour (Avus blue). I still haven't worked out what the car is in my mind- a frankenstein M3? 'M3 evo'? ultimate 'PFL M3'? I want to say its an evo but I know that's not strictly correct so I guess its just an M3. 

    List of things that I've done and would like to do:

    Motor
    -Rebuild vanos unit (Seals, rattle kit etc)
    -Change spark plugs.
    -Mishimoto radiator
    -10W-40 oil change.
    -Carbon fiber intake plenum (Dreaming a little..)
    -VAC secondary air pump delete kit. (No VAC plate yet)
    -VAC underdrive pulley kit.
    -Clean up ICV, PCV and throttle bodies. 
    -Replace perished vacuum lines. Everything checked out after close inspection

    Drivetrain
    -Fluid change on gearbox
    -Single mass flywheel and clutch kit (one which doesn't chatter at idle)
    -Replace shifter bushes
    -Fluid change on diff
    -Repaint diff
    -Braided clutch line
    -Gearbox mounts

    Brakes
    -Rebuild calipers (Back right sticks slightly)
    -Replace rotors 
    -Replace pads
    -Fluid change

    Suspension/ chassis
    -Powerflex LCA's
    -Powerflex RTABs
    -Powerflex camber arms
    -X brace
    -Front and rear strut braces 
    -Shock tower reinforcement plates
    -Coilovers?

    Cosmetic/Misc.
    -Fog lights
    -GT front splitter
    -Cut and polish
    -Replace window rubbers
    -OMP steering wheel

    Here are some pics anyway. So far the only real thing I've done is wash it and take the hideous wheels off. The engine bay needs a lot of loving. Currently borrowing some DS1s from. @atlantiskiwi

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  8. And so, the chapter of the 328i road/track car draws to a close.. ?Unfortunately I'm a sucker for M cars and no matter how much I put into the 328i I knew it wouldn't be special enough. I think I've done a decent amount in the year and a half that I've owned it and I've had lots of fun too. A 1994 M3 is replacing the mighty 328 and I'll be taking some of the good bits off and swapping them over. I'm a bit sad to undo some of the hard work that I've put into the 328 but it was becoming a money pit at the rate I was going. Anyway, I'll be introducing the newly acquired M3 in a new thread.  

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  9. The track day was a huge success! I must admit, Pukekohe had me a little nervous with how quick the track was combined with how rubbish my brakes/rear tyres were but all in all it was great. Once again, the 328 took a beating and showed no signs of giving up. Here are a few photos of the day.. I very much enjoyed getting loose on the hairpin corner at the back of the track.

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  10. Wheel alignment- tick

    Bleed the brakes- tick

    Semi slicks on- tick

    -Kayne Barrie Motorsport diff- tick

    -Fluids checked- tick

     

    Should be a good day at Pukekohe tomorrow! I'm half expecting one of the CVs to blow up but just going to send it.

     

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