Arborguy

Although this topic has been covered many times i would like to voice my current situations and options. I have recently purchased a manual 328i e36 msport coupe. After changing springs i found that all but one shocks are pretty much poked My original plan was to buy Bilstein B8 shocks and purchase springs down the line to end up with a quality suspension setup and not require a LVV cert and will great on the road and the occasional track day. Since i have discovered that my car is actually not factory manual transmission. After checking the VIN online and having a look under the shift boot there appears to be wiring for what i presume to be the automatic trans controls. As far as i understand the car would require a LVV certification for the manual conversion (even through the car just passed a WOF last week). My car also seems to have a lean to the drivers side at the front and rear which i would presume be caused by softening springs ( not dead shocks as far as i am aware?). Having weighed up my options i would like some advice from those who have personal experience with the setups i am considering. I currently have jamex springs in the car (I presume they are of the super low flavor) and a spare set of what i believe are Msport springs. Bilstein B8 shocks. $250 each for rears and $370 each per front strut = $1240 for the set from speed factor Second hand bilstein shocks of a Bimmersport member that i may be able to be rebuilt and re-valved + unknown at this stage Koni sports. Was quoted over $500 each per front strut so a lot more than i am willing to spend on shocks alone! $1600+ Brand new BC Gold Coilovers for $1250-$1500. Brand new D2 Coilovers. 9kg front 9.5kg rear for $1000 Brand new. Presuming i go down the cheaper coilover route i will being getting a certification that i believe i would anyway as the car has been manual converted. Having driven plenty of cars on similar suspension the ride is something i can manage but i don't want to completely ruin my ride as i intend on doing less than 5 track days a year. keeping in mind this car is only driven after work and on weekend. Plenty of spirited windy roads! I was originally intent on bilstiens but then i would would likely have to buy EWibach springs to have the suspension i desire ending up costing about $1750 for the B8 shocks and springs.... This still leaves me with no certification. I also fear that the end result may be either too low or not low enough! I did also run re-valved Bilstein shocks and Neuspeed race springs in my old Integra type R and loved it! Coilovers seem to offer the adjustable ride hide and adjustable damping that i would be after however i don't want my ride to be ruined. By current setup is standard shocks with Jamex Springs (i have msport springs in my garage), Style 66 wheels (17x8 +20 and 17x9 +26) 225/45 on the front and the same on the rear however i do want to run 245/45 one the rear (i would hate to buy bilstien shocks and Eibach springs only for my tyres to rub around corners i i have to change my wheel and tyre setup to suit whereas coilvers i could adjust the height and rebound. I'm sure there is wealth of knoledge, opinions and experience so please offer any advise you can before i fork out for a new setup, the the cheaper D2's mean i would be able to spend extra money replacing a few bushes that are worn or on their way out.

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$100 ono for front and rear plastic trims. Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

Trade me. Someone in timaru was selling them with good condition 235/45 eagle F1s all round. I got them for $400 including shipping to Auckland! Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

Thought I'd share a couple of photos. Day I got the car, wheels and the interior I'm going to restore myself over the week or so. I'll be doing a step by step thread on the restoration process. Bonus pic. Installing a new gear knob. Previous owner used the strongest glue known to man... Sent from my A0001 using Tapatalk

Well I've recently purchased my e36 328i manual coupe. After having a great time with Japanese cars (previously an interface type r and a series 1 rx7) I've made the switch to my first European car and loving it! Work in progress for my coupe is restoring leather m sport interior to replace my current M sport half leather interior, new suspension setup and making my style 66 wheels fit perfectly .

Has anyone had experience with the Westlakes so far? Looking at running them on my e36 with staggered style 66 wheels. Scary cheap at $120 for 225/45/17 and $130 for 245/40/17.

Couple of interior bits I'm after. Sunroof motor cover panel for the roof.passenger door card with twin speakers (as long as it's black and in good condition with to vinyl lifting, fabric sag is fine) And price on a blue fuel pump if you've got one. I'm in Auckland

Awesome. Depending on condition it might work out cheaper to have old ones rebuilt/revalved. Any idea if they are B6s or B8s?

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Any idea how much drop they have over Motorsport springs?

After a set of shocks. Performance aftermarket to replace my tired OEM ones. Preferably bilstien or Koni if anyone is selling a set.

Any idea what model they are? Would I be able to take them auto line and have them checked out?

Preferably second hand from one of the Taiwanese brands. TIA

This build is amazing! Really along the lines of what I'd love to do with 328i E36 coupe. Really good to see this colour on one as it has been a dream of painting a car "audi nimbus grey" from some time but i haven't really owned a car in recent years that i have been willing to commit until recently when i bought my BM. Very tasteful parts that really compliment the car, nothing seems over the top. On a side note did you consider running a rocket bunny style rear ducktail wing?

Auckland area preferably.

Do you have contacts clips for a sunroof repair?

M50 Intake manifold available?