Budget m3 update with new pics

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   Hey guys
been a while since i posted as to how my �2750 e36 m3 was fairing
jobs done so far=

replace n/s half shaft
basic service
fix abs = 2x rear sensors
remove window tint
remove rank chrome wheels
replace front top mounts and shocks
remove stick on wood from inside
replace font grills
new pads all round
clay the paint like mad
replace rear trailing arm bush carrier bolts with correct type
fit rear anti roll bar
new drop links to the front.
temporary repair to the cross member
cost about �300 and lots of my time! fortunatly i have sold some of the bits i have taken off the car for �350 so im kind of in credit!!
jobs to do=

have shim clearances set
fully track and camber the car
lower suspension
replace Vanos pressure acumulator
replace sub frame (already have one!!!)
investigate dodgy diff
and now the new pics

cheers chaps
donk

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steeldonkey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I Joined: 04-April-2006 Location: bristol Status: Offline Points: 140	Post Options Post Reply Quote steeldonkey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Budget m3 update with new pics Posted: 29-October-2006 at 15:39
	Hey guys been a while since i posted as to how my �2750 e36 m3 was fairing jobs done so far= replace n/s half shaft basic service fix abs = 2x rear sensors remove window tint remove rank chrome wheels replace front top mounts and shocks remove stick on wood from inside replace font grills new pads all round clay the paint like mad replace rear trailing arm bush carrier bolts with correct type fit rear anti roll bar new drop links to the front. temporary repair to the cross member cost about �300 and lots of my time! fortunatly i have sold some of the bits i have taken off the car for �350 so im kind of in credit!! jobs to do= have shim clearances set fully track and camber the car lower suspension replace Vanos pressure acumulator replace sub frame (already have one!!!) investigate dodgy diff and now the new pics cheers chaps donk

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PaulS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman Joined: 03-July-2004 Location: Aylsham, Norfolk Status: Offline Points: 2516	Post Options Post Reply Quote PaulS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29-October-2006 at 15:49
	She's looking good Donk! That's �3K well spent mate Paul
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	Gotta be said... looking good - esp without those wheel! Good luck with it!
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Matt T Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 16-January-2006 Location: London Status: Offline Points: 399	Post Options Post Reply Quote Matt T Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29-October-2006 at 16:06
	Crazy good value for money there, coupe too not a 4door, nice


jamie (e39)528i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 03-January-2005 Location: chafford hundred essex Status: Offline Points: 1093	Post Options Post Reply Quote jamie (e39)528i Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29-October-2006 at 16:27
	Steeldonkey looking good!! Well worth the time you have taken to sort your car right. Those wheels look right aswell. Nice one,you should be pleased with your efforts.

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	Congratulations.. you've done a great job.
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Rossi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 07-May-2005 Status: Offline Points: 3311	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rossi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29-October-2006 at 17:34
	Spot on mate, got rid of those Ghastly Chav Wheels.. Nice work, she does look good now. Might be an idea to put before and after pics up.. Edited by Rossi

dougster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member I Joined: 09-January-2006 Location: Glasgow Status: Offline Points: 138	Post Options Post Reply Quote dougster Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29-October-2006 at 21:32
	Looking good. This proves there are bargains out there if you are willing to put a bit of time and effort in. I reckon you have put four figures on the the value of the car just with a bit of good honest hard graft!