mcgca817 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Hi there, Just introducing myself, have just picked up a 1996 313i Coupe that's been converted to a manual. Awesome fun to drive. First BMW for me too. I'm pretty sure a bimmersport member used to own this car before me, perhaps some of you recognise it? 213720000_full Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 welcome. sweet ride. Did you mean 323i? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcgca817 0 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 welcome. sweet ride. Did you mean 323i? This is the very rare 313i. Haha yeah I meant 323i! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smac01 12 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 (edited) Good to see you finally joined. This was KWS's old car. http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....c=35912&hl= Edited July 31, 2012 by brunch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 was this up for sale not long ago? nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M5V8 337 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 you need to track down the bottom part of the motorsport lip mate. looks naked without it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Welcome, nice score Cameron! I think those wheels are particularly well suited to the E36. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Nice looking car. Not enough red cars around anymore... 50 frickin' shades of grey every we look! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 you need to track down the bottom part of the motorsport lip mate. looks naked without it! ^ Welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted July 31, 2012 Welcome, nice score Cameron! I think those wheels are particularly well suited to the E36. yep I agree. Welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted August 1, 2012 I'm pretty sure a bimmersport member used to own this car before me, perhaps some of you recognise it? Hmm nope but im sure I spotted you parked at the Telecom Mayoral Drive carpark yesterday ? Very nice car, it caught my eye Can help you out locate the motorsport lip for it too .. OEM new and fairly cheap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcgca817 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2012 Hmm nope but im sure I spotted you parked at the Telecom Mayoral Drive carpark yesterday ? Very nice car, it caught my eye Can help you out locate the motorsport lip for it too .. OEM new and fairly cheap That was definitely me parked in the MDR carpark, will send you a PM about the lip - sounds epic. Thanks for the welcomes everyone too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted August 1, 2012 Bingo, is indeed my old car. Very nice, sad to get rid of it but needed more power. My only advise, please dont wreck it.... its too nice to turn into a drifter or some such rubbish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted August 1, 2012 My only advise, please dont wreck it.... its too nice to turn into a drifter or some such rubbish. Word Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcgca817 0 Report post Posted August 1, 2012 Bingo, is indeed my old car. Very nice, sad to get rid of it but needed more power. My only advise, please dont wreck it.... its too nice to turn into a drifter or some such rubbish. It's a beauty of car, looks like you put some serious work into it! No chance of me turning it into a drifter or anything, I pretty much want to keep it exactly how it is, minus the ghastly stickers the previous owner has plastered all over the glass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted August 2, 2012 Really good to hear its gone to another loving owner, was really worried it'd get snapped up by some muppet that would wrap it around a tree. Off the top of my head i did the front lower control arms (including nolothane bushes and new ball joints), manual conversion (including all shifter bushes), the arm rest, general service (engine/trans oil/filter, spark plugs), and gave it a general tidy up. From the pics i saw on trademe i suspect it had the front bumper painted after i sold it? Was quite badly stone chipped when i had it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted August 2, 2012 Nice car! I remember looking at this car when it was listed. KwS so you went from this 323i to ur 525i? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted August 2, 2012 323i - CL1 Torneo Euro-R - 525i 525i was well under powered (same engine as 323i) but damn it was nice to drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antil33t 90 Report post Posted August 2, 2012 KwS has owned more cars this year than I have owned ever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcgca817 0 Report post Posted August 2, 2012 From the pics i saw on trademe i suspect it had the front bumper painted after i sold it? Was quite badly stone chipped when i had it. Nah the bumper hasn't been painted, still reasonably badly stone chipped at the moment. That's on the future to do list, but it needs a service, pollen filter changed and the gas struts for the bonnet replaced first. Have got the front lip on order too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) Thats odd, the gas struts were perfect when i sold it. Also just FYI if it hasnt been serviced since i sold it, i ran Valvoline Synpower (5W30 i think) in it. Edited August 5, 2012 by KwS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcgca817 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2012 Thats odd, the gas struts were perfect when i sold it. Also just FYI if it hasnt been serviced since i sold it, i ran Valvoline Synpower (5W30 i think) in it. Thanks mate that's good to know, doesn't look like it's had a service in a while. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
