$200 to spend

[Sudo 0]

Well I have around $200 to spend, what can I do to my E36 to either add performance, or make it better in any way?

I saw a place advertising RPS exhaust's fitted for $280, but it seems a bit cheap, considering another place quoted me a grand..

Edited July 14, 2005 by Sudo

[bimmer boy 21]

You do know RPS muffler will proberbly be a Bore type exhaust dont you?

perhaps save some more money for it to be lowerd or just keep it in the bank and add to it to save for if/when something goes wrong or for something big

[bimmer boy 21]

Or get clear corners and/or M3 style backlights for it

that would make it look so much better

[Sudo 0]

I like the look how it is now, and lowering it won't work, because my driveway is steep and it scrapes at the bottom at the standard height.

I want to give it more performance rather than looks(because it looks good as is =P) but with my other current obsession for guitars, it's hard to keep money for 5 mins haha.

[Sudo 0]

Another question, is there an NZ Importer for Hamman stuff? Or will I have to order it internationally?

[Carl 3]

Another question, is there an NZ Importer for Hamman stuff? Or will I have to order it internationally?

ebay is your only hope

[cainchapman 0]

K&N filter and chop the cat out.

My next 2 mods.

[Guest Andrew]

beer

[E30stz 0]

Big bore + auto = lame factor high

Best performance upgrade you could probably do to that car at the moment is put in a manual box. At least then you'll be able to utilise its full potential.

Edited July 15, 2005 by E30stz

[ED1RTY 2]

K&N filter and chop the cat out.

My next 2 mods.

Totally agreed. Free up the flow Dnt know of any one that does manual conversions for 200 bucks :confused:

And cain, im loving the quote you got goin on

Edited July 15, 2005 by sakdbma

[BMW POWER 2]

And cain, im loving the quote you got goin on

Yeah, i agree its pretty cool :thumb: .

Do the clears thing. It brightens up the whole car and makes it look years younger.

But with a red car it might be better to smoke them, as white+red probably won't mix in too well, as it'll attract all the attention and just look wrong.

[BMW POWER 2]

Actually i take that back, clears.

[m325i 709]

Clears.

I saw a place advertising RPS exhaust's fitted for $280, but it seems a bit cheap, considering another place quoted me a grand..

Thats because RPS exhaust is really just a muffler, and that price seem slightly high, (you can buy them for $180, fitting will be less than $100).

If it is auto dont do it, you will sound like a dick.

Has it got airbag? if not maybe a steering wheel?

or you could get a tyre.

[Sudo 0]

No manual conversions will be taking place =P For two reasons.

1. I don't like manual for city driving, which is what I do most

2. Restricted auto license until march next year

[Dnz 0]

Downing atlanta supercharger.

Start saving your pennies!

[shadowninja 0]

Save the $$ for your race training.

[Gus 5]

half a gram of coke

[Dnz 0]

60 bucks for bmwcc membership, 65 bucks for pukekohe track day. The rest for offsetting depreciation of tyres and brakes on the day.

[Surge 1]

No manual conversions will be taking place =P For two reasons.

1. I don't like manual for city driving, which is what I do most

2. Restricted auto license until march next year

What you need is a plate you throw over the gearstick with "P N D 1 2 3" on it - then you'll be set if you get pulled over.

Working clutch does wonders for the legs..

It's depressing how for $200 you can't do much for your car.... Cain's on the money - airfilter and screwdriver to kill the inside of the cat.

[cainchapman 0]

C'mon Sudo, calling Hamilton a city is like calling an old Skoda a car.

You can get around with a manual (once your licence allows). So far London is the only place I've been where an auto is a necessity. My left left felt like it was broken after working the clutch there all day.

Actually the join the BMWCC and come to our driver training it a very sound bit of advice too. Don't worry about the power of your car, it's about having fun and learning how to drive.

Edited July 15, 2005 by cainchapman

[E30stz 0]

If you want to change from auto to manual restricted licence, you just have to pay resit fee and take the practical test.

Edited July 15, 2005 by E30stz

[Gus 5]

yeah im pretty sure cops wouldnt be too arsey about you driving a manual, as long as you werent carrying passengers or outside your hours....depends i spose

[bmwsparkle 3]

tis sweet as, i did it, and knw other people that did it, not many cops check the back anyway, whats the fine for it anyhow? it'd be worth it regardless i rkn.

[Sudo 0]

Well I can't afford the conversion just yet I don't wana think too much about expensive ideas just yet. Since the more I want, the less I get. But I do have big plans for the little Ti, since I always see WRXs, Evos, Silvias etc, I want something different.

Anyway, I think I might do the BMWCC thing, and save he money for some track time and my racing license, i'm sitting it soon in an FCR.

Btw I have a job interview tomorrow, wish me luck

[BMW POWER 2]

Well I can't afford the conversion just yet I don't wana think too much about expensive ideas just yet. Since the more I want, the less I get. But I do have big plans for the little Ti, since I always see WRXs, Evos, Silvias etc, I want something different.

Anyway, I think I might do the BMWCC thing, and save he money for some track time and my racing license, i'm sitting it soon in an FCR.

Btw I have a job interview tomorrow, wish me luck

Good luck

What job are you looking at?