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denishogan 
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What’s this title thing about then? Joined: 29-March-2005 Location: Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 814 |
 Topic: E36 328i sport in ireland?Posted: 08-December-2005 at 05:58 |
 Good to see we all think along the same lines in here!!! |
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T.J.
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Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
Posted: 08-December-2005 at 03:37 |
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cool. I like Silver and blue hood, but I think I'd paint the hardtop silver alright. Tis a minter machine either way - well wear! I'm sure you might get to borrow it some day next April to 'go to the shop' and find yourself up @ Mondello |
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Mazda 6 MPS
S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
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denishogan
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What’s this title thing about then? Joined: 29-March-2005 Location: Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 814 |
Posted: 07-December-2005 at 14:31 |
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Thanks all!
 Yeah, I didn't think it was a sport - makes no difference to my mother at any rate! It really was minded by the only other owner - FSH, and with the hardtop it doesn't feel like a cab at all. After driving it, I would love to save up a few pennies and get a 328i coupe myself. My insurance would probably cost as much as the car though!! Re the hardtop - I reckon paint it silver so it draws less attention, but at the same time, the colour of it is very nice... shame the car isn't the same colour!!!! I suppose if we are feeling energetic and have a few euro in the pocket, we might get it painted during summer when it's not on the car! |
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llatsni
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work in progress Joined: 22-February-2005 Location: dublinia Status: Offline Points: 963 |
Posted: 07-December-2005 at 14:12 |
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@denis: leave the hardtop as is i reckon it looks great.
I thought the factory "m-pack" included the m3 style bumpers which denis' cabby doesnt seem to have????? Paul |
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1996 e34 525i SE Touring [uberwagon!]
1992 e36 325i Coupe [track car] 1998 e36 316i SE Saloon [sold... but missed] |
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T.J.
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Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
Posted: 07-December-2005 at 13:33 |
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Will ye spray the hardtop or leave it as it is? |
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Mazda 6 MPS
S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
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Dergside
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Joined: 16-May-2004 Location: Mid West, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 4000 |
Posted: 07-December-2005 at 13:23 |
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Denis Those alloys were fitted to late e36 318iS saloons and to e46's. I'm not sure, but I don't think they were typically fitted to 328i's so they may have been replaced somewhere along the line, but they are definitely BMW. From the photo and the description then I'd say its not an m-pack. As I said, I'm not sure whether the sport suspension was std or not (the sport suspension and m-tech are one and the same). It doesn't sound like the spec is weird. The leather and pdc would have been options, the leccy hood was std afaik. Looks like a nice car. I hope your mother enjoys it. I'll keep an eye out! |
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denishogan
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What’s this title thing about then? Joined: 29-March-2005 Location: Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 814 |
Posted: 07-December-2005 at 12:44 |
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It's a 1998! The blue hard top is one that we picked up off eBay and
didn't come with the car, although the soft top is also dark blue. This
is it waiting to get on the ferry!
 As I said, the spec is a very wierd: -Dark Blue Leather (Non-Sports, non-electric) interior. -Full OBC -Rear Parking Sensors -16" Alloys (original BMW) -Fully Electric Hood It was advertised as having the sports suspension! Any ideas? I'm puzzled! Lovely motor - pulls like a train! And we averaged a very respectable/amazing 35 Mpg for the whole trip from London to Limerick! I can't even get my 520 to do 28 these days! |
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Dergside
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Joined: 16-May-2004 Location: Mid West, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 4000 |
Posted: 07-December-2005 at 12:32 |
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Denis Nice one....! Towards the end of the e36 ('98 and '99) there was an option pack on the conv that I think was called the m-pack. That would have included 16" alloys (5 double spoke) and sports seats. If its a '98 or '99 it could be one of those. There was a similar pack available towards the end of the e36 here in Ireland too but it had different alloys - still 16's) Sport (m-tech) suspension was std on all e36 coupe's in the UK (not sure about here), I'm not sure about the conv's, but I would think it had it too. If not, then it would have been available as an option for a couple of hundred quid. It involved a stiffer shock and matched springs. What year is it and does it have Sports seats (or what spec does it have)? |
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denishogan
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What’s this title thing about then? Joined: 29-March-2005 Location: Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 814 |
Posted: 07-December-2005 at 12:24 |
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Yeah thought as much... we got a 328i convertible for my mother, the
guy in the garage said it was a sport, but I didn't think so... thought
it'd at least have some M badges and the sports seats!
It's a really wierd spec - is it possible that the car has sport suspension, even though it isn't a sport? |
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Dergside
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Joined: 16-May-2004 Location: Mid West, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 4000 |
Posted: 07-December-2005 at 09:53 |
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The Sport has 17" bbs-x-spoke alloys (2 piece), a bodykit and sports seats (extendable under leg supoport at front) and m-tech steering wheel. I'm not sure if it also had a different diff ratio compared to the regular one? |
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Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
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b318isp
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Joined: 10-October-2002 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2057 |
Posted: 07-December-2005 at 09:45 |
And I have a lot less power than you! Actually after the spin in your car TJ, a 328i is a distinct possibility to replace my 318is - maybe in a few years! |
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denishogan
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What’s this title thing about then? Joined: 29-March-2005 Location: Limerick, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 814 |
Posted: 07-December-2005 at 09:05 |
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What are the visual differences between a regular 328i and a sport?
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T.J.
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Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
Posted: 07-December-2005 at 04:05 |
I asked Brendan Purcell when he put his limmo into the 318is what difference it made to the car, and he told me it was the single biggest performance upgrade you could have. I was sceptical, until I got one. They transform the car for standing starts; when going around a circuit they are indispensible, and they are generally great fun for roundabouts etc. ASC is such a poor substitute. Beyond gaining traction in a field and dubious safety benefits (such as Mondello when a few had the rear break under power, or spin the inside rear, despite it being on), ACS adds nowt to the performance of a car in my opinion. |
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S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
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Aidan316i
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Joined: 10-April-2005 Location: Derry, N.I Status: Offline Points: 606 |
Posted: 06-December-2005 at 16:55 |
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Theres a minter for sale in the north here!
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www.ni-bmw.co.uk
E46 316i Saloon E36 323i Touring 
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Skillie
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Joined: 20-April-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 349 |
Posted: 05-December-2005 at 03:25 |
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Oh I bought it in the UK a shadow of the car it is now. I've put between 7 and 8 grand plus a lotta time, sweat, skin, blood and tears into it. Was a good experience all round though. In case anyone was interested there's a 328i coupe for sale on www.cruiseirl.com its 96 with 114K on the clock boston green but doesn't have a limmo leather or colour coded skirts/bumpers. However it is for sale for only 4200 and I'd imagine you knock at least 500 bucks off that as the guy seems desperate to sell. Was very tempted myself would make a cheap project I'd say |
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T.J.
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Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
Posted: 02-December-2005 at 03:39 |
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I must have a lamp off the GT6 b4 it goes.. (I know I keep sayin that & have done nowt about it Nice one on gaffs and summer toys. Where did you (ye) buy? Edited by T.J. |
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S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
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Skillie
Really Senior Member I
Joined: 20-April-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 349 |
Posted: 02-December-2005 at 03:00 |
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Still my favourite and I passed you down Carrig the other week turning into your estate there was nearly a tear in my eye
 Even though the Fiat Coupe 20VT was faster and a stunning looking car it just didn't have the goods on the 328. The Triumph GT6 will be on its way to a new home soon, that dreaded mortgage is about to arrive!! However as mentioned before come the summer something nice is beckoning
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T.J.
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Joined: 22-September-2003 Location: Cork, Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2332 |
Posted: 01-December-2005 at 11:34 |
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until you found some sucker, eh Skillie
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Mazda 6 MPS
S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon
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Skillie
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Joined: 20-April-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 349 |
Posted: 01-December-2005 at 08:46 |
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Have to say the 328 was the best car I've owned and I'd choose it any day of the week over the 323. Took a while to shift but thats the same with any performance car in this country. Contemplating an M3 Evo at the moment but thats just because i've already been there with the 328 |
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kbannon
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Posted: 01-December-2005 at 08:02 |
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