M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 That looks a bit different... More to be posted in my project thread shortly. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 That looks a bit different... Looks really good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 The BMW "Performance exhaust" mod done by Pitstop New Lynn (modifying the mufflers to make the same sound as the exhaust BMW sells for $2500 in NZ). Also new tips welded on, bought for $30 on Ebay. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 Tips look great. But how does it sound? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matth5 471 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 Will be the same as this one. N55 engine, Performance Power Kit, BMW Performance Exhaust (which this mod matches exactly) After startup, skip to 1:25 to hear it rev. I love the crackling sounds... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark330i 3 Report post Posted June 25, 2016 I was thoroughly defeated by a hall sensor on the belt buckle of my e46 while tackling the dreading SRS light. Fight will resume tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 25, 2016 I also battled with seatbelts as I installed my rear seats... got there in the end. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted June 25, 2016 Pulled the fuel pump from the e39 (again) positive wire terminal snapped off! Won't be buying another Topran pump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contrails 317 Report post Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) I just had Bilstein sports installed in all corners. And what a huge difference from the stock suspension! Earlier with the lowering springs, the car felt harsh. On top of that the ABS light came ON and it started making some weird spinning noises around 45kph. But as soon as the new shocks went in, it is so much more smoother but ABS light is gone OFF and so has noise at 45kph. The car is sits a tad higher but it feels spot on. Edited June 27, 2016 by Contrails Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aja540i 1906 Report post Posted July 3, 2016 New front wishbones in the e36, also swapped the front indicators for clears. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted July 3, 2016 New front wishbones in the e36, also swapped the front indicators for clears. Inspiration did strike then, good job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted July 8, 2016 Took delivery of a set of Eibach ProKit springs for Miss M's E36: -30mm/-30mm to replace the -lots currently fitted. Much cheaper than anything we could have bought locally, unfortunately - I tried. Yesterday: fixed the bulb in the air con controls so the controls now light up with the headlights. Bought coolant concentrate in prep for thermostat and similar changes at the weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted July 8, 2016 Speaking of blown bulbs, Headlight dial on the E36 lights up too, fyi (most are blown in my experience) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted July 8, 2016 Speaking of blown bulbs, Headlight dial on the E36 lights up too, fyi (most are blown in my experience) On the right hand side of the binnacle? If so - it needs replacing anyway. It works, but the detentes are now more like 'guess what position it's in now'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted July 9, 2016 Found water on top of the relays behind the fuses under the passenger side dash. Pulled them, dried them, and the car started!!! For 5 minutes... Possibly the heater matrix leaking causing the problem. Possibly something else. New heater matrix on order. It'll be sorted. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted July 9, 2016 Got a 2nd hand radio RDS unit for the Msport, replaced that today, happily ditching the jap unit and band expander and keeping the look factory 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted July 9, 2016 Washed em, love this view so much, had to share With some local help 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted July 10, 2016 Washed em, love this view so much, had to share image.jpeg With some local help image.jpeg image.jpeg You're making me want to go and buy that m sport 735i again... 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted July 10, 2016 do it! you're a young mechanic arent ya? 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Washed em, love this view so much, had to share image.jpeg With some local help image.jpeg image.jpeg Looking good Brent. Where did you get that sticker? You're making me want to go and buy that m sport 735i again... And making me wonder why exactly I want to sell one? Go on Eli. You know you want to... Edited July 10, 2016 by kulgan 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted July 10, 2016 Took delivery of a set of Eibach ProKit springs for Miss M's E36: -30mm/-30mm to replace the -lots currently fitted. Much cheaper than anything we could have bought locally, unfortunately - I tried. Yesterday: fixed the bulb in the air con controls so the controls now light up with the headlights. Bought coolant concentrate in prep for thermostat and similar changes at the weekend. Looking at buying the same springs. Very keen to see some pics of them installed and hear what you think they ride like. Running factory dampners?Sent from my SM-N910U using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted July 10, 2016 (edited) Looking at buying the same springs. Very keen to see some pics of them installed and hear what you think they ride like. Running factory dampners? Sent from my SM-N910U using Tapatalk Will be looking into replacement rear shocks, but unlikely to be anything special. The ProKit is 'only' a 30mm drop so stock shocks are fine. Front struts are Monroe so aftermarket already. Ride definitely seems better, even though all we've done is swapped the rear springs. Edited July 10, 2016 by gjm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Breaker 980 Report post Posted July 10, 2016 Looking good Brent. Where did you get that sticker? eBay special, search e38 sticker, there's a few, thing they where about $5 landed or about 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted July 11, 2016 Replaced the thermostat in Miss M's car. Took it for a drive - temp looks good. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atlantiskiwi 73 Report post Posted July 11, 2016 picked these up from pick a part...cheap. sometimes you fluke it. Cleaned them up and will get them resprayed. Wondering what colour to go. Sent from my SM-N910U using Tapatalk 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
