MrE36325i 1 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 What can I say ? Water pump failed ,yes Idler bearing failed,yes shuddering under breaking ,yes short throw shifter install trouble ,yes and the list continues ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 Welcome to the site. And agreed - nice wheels - rest of it is 'a E36 thing' - you'll be alright, each bridge as ya come to it sorta thing - you'll learn lotz............ Besides which none of it matters so long as it looks gooood & the wheels still go around on it..... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrE36325i 1 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 The wheels are 235 BBS 17s was thinking of going thinner and 18s to accommidate bigger breaks ,she stops ok with cross drilled slotted and vented but could be better am i right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 The wheels are 235 BBS 17s was thinking of going thinner and 18s to accommidate bigger breaks ,she stops ok with cross drilled slotted and vented but could be better am i right? It doesn't stop any good with 'that' as current set-up?? Truly?? I'm picking there's maybe a pad, pressure or leg problem somewhere in the equation................. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrE36325i 1 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 Hee Hee I didnt say the old boy doesnt stop well and the only thing I could compare it to would be the Tower of terrier II. But this is a car for the twistys and for me stopping is all important Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 Welcome. Love the wheels! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 Brake pad and fluid upgrade, maybe step up to some higher grade rotors like Brembo. Short of E36 M3 brakes or E46 330i there's not a lot we can do without going to aftermarket kit. Plus by the time it's all certified ya might as well have just gone out & bought an M3. If you do want to change to 18s gimme a holler, I've been wanting a set of RCs for ages Welcome aboard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 What can I say ? Water pump failed ,yes Idler bearing failed,yes shuddering under breaking ,yes short throw shifter install trouble ,yes and the list continues ... Welcome. I'm sure you will find lots of advice and help with parts around here. What can I say, its a 20 year old car that was designed to last 5 so crap will need replacing. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emac 9 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) small steps will get you there and it will take so long you will forget what it cost! Edited November 22, 2013 by emac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrE36325i 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 small step will get you there and it will take so long you will forget what it cost! Ive allready spent more on the old boy that I paid for it ,but to be fair I have owned it for 9 years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 but to be fair I have owned it for 9 years And...................that's the best pic you've got?? Wheres the rest......?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 What can I say, its a 20 year old car that was designed to last 5 so crap will need replacing. Well, for a 20 year old car designed to last 5 mine is still holding up pretty well. As is Corys, by the looks of it. Yes, there are a number of inherent weaknesses on the car, but given the alternatives there are far worse cars to be driving on a daily basis 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrE36325i 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 And...................that's the best pic you've got?? Wheres the rest......?? Its just not right and Im sorry He was in storage for 5 years while I was in oz Hes getting stronger now. There is no replace, There is only upgrade! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrE36325i 1 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 Well, for a 20 year old car designed to last 5 mine is still holding up pretty well. As is Corys, by the looks of it. Yes, there are a number of inherent weaknesses on the car, but given the alternatives there are far worse cars to be driving on a daily basis I like the weaknesses those parts are the excuse to spend and bavauto does not help 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
