E36_Turbo

Aww come on...and you can spend a few extra $$ and buy a high mileage e46 m3 or 335i ...hmm...time to jump on board and sell my old bimmers for ridiculous amounts haha, but looks tidy though

Looks like a very tidy bmw, solid base to start with using the E36 325i, this thing will be a lot of fun for you, look forward to more updates and the finished project

Hi guys

My sister asked me to find out what transmission oil is suitable for her 2006 323i BMW, i have no idea so i thought i'd ask here, there is a trans leak, i don't have images of this atm due to just being informed via txt, so any info will help.

Thank you, Peter.

That is one tidy looking 93 m3, if i'm not mistaken...owned by an elderly man before you? Could be a different E36 M3, but was definitely Avus Blue, welcome back and look forward to seeing a project thread etc !!

Welcome to the community...435i? Sex on wheels haha....i'll keep dreaming of "one day i may own one" xD

That is a bad run, a nightmare of $$$. I don't believe that it is legal to go through with work that hasn't been authorised by the customer? May pay to check rights with consumers act? Just guessing here. Or seek some professional help on the matter if it comes to that, do some research and build a little knowledge on where you stand legally, try sort it out with the appropriate person in charge and do have the facts handy.

Personally haven't had this terrible thing happen to me, it is always in the best interests of yourself and other parties to take the vehicle to places with a good reputation for customer service, communication and obviously the work carried out. There are a few in auckland, i have used mainly BMWorkshop Botany, never dissapointed by their service, some of the members will be able to give some directions to other really good workshops they use, all the best with this mate.

Hmm...had also looked into importing over the last year, and last week i asked about a E36 M3 to be imported but was told tbe vehicle wasn't able to be imported due to NZ restrictions... Although...correct me if i'm wrong here, i was in the understanding that you can import any vehicle, but it doesn't mean you are legally allowed to drive / attempt to register it on our roads? Also the 20 year classical age status must be valid for registering a vehicle over that stupid 12 yr age limit for importing. Anyway you are bound to get the answer from someone on here, cheers.

Stunning machine, white lettering on the tires makes it look like a race car ? Well done.

Any defects with electric adjustments? Oh and is the headliner sunroof / non-su roof? When can these be viewed, cheers.

The road rules for holiday seasons are ridiculous, as mentioned by you guys, the emphasis is in the wrong area. I am lead to think / believe that they are revenue gaining...not actually focusing on the source of the problem. Really need to make defensive driving courses compulsory, and "teach" new / and seasoned drivers about basic physics of motor vehicles etc. i could only imagine how %% many accidents are not caused soley by speed...but stupid people making stupid decisions? Can lower speed tolerance and force the general public to obey this and that....but none of this will "REMOVE THE IDIOT OUT OF THE IDIOT DRIVER"...haha.

There were at least 3 in NZ if i remember correctly...saw one wrecked / dismantled by hellbm...could be wrong though. Would be a really nice car to own ☺️

Welcome dude....hmm....no comment hahaha

Just to clarify, these wouldn't be a direct fit to a stock e36 328i exhaust?

Aww man nice photography, fair enough....i'd be investigating such a fine example ?

It's happening here too. See crunchy's buildthread

Yeah i am aware of his build intentions, that'll be something amazing to see!!

Could do with a paint touch up on a few panels etc etc ....darn shame another ///M down.

They need to start up the e36 production line again....V10's for everyone ??

Check this beast out, those dudes in the Mediterranean ? http://gocar.be/en/europe/autovlan/second-hand-car-used/BMW/M3/M3-E36-V10-216454045 Making some serious power, if only i could....haha

signs of it being a real AC S:

- side body pinstripe

- wheels

- rear roof spoiler

- boot spoiler

- rear bumper bodykit

- exhaust (hard to see)

missing:

- front bumper bodykit

is it worth $5k? hell no.

not when its a boring old 2L engine thats done close to 300ks

i dont see any AC S mods that actually make the car any better performance wise but then again what would be the point? its a 520i..

does have facelift headlights though which is strange being a 1997. maybe front end accident = stock bumper/updated headlights?

Interesting info, yeah i am not impressed with the performance of the 2 ltr variant, weak, sluggish...the list goes on

This might be a pretty minority opinion but I think AC Schnitzer stuff looks gay.

Hahaha, fair enough

Hmm...is this a real deal or what !! I don't know schnitzer models very well, but i do like the title ??

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-973752875.htm