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Budget m3 update with new pics

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Topic: Budget m3 update with new pics
Posted By: steeldonkey
Subject: Budget m3 update with new pics
Date 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


Replies:
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 29-October-2006 at 15:49

She's looking good Donk! That's £3K well spent mate

Paul



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Posted By: IamSpartacus
Date Posted: 29-October-2006 at 15:49
Gotta be said... looking good - esp without those wheel!

Good luck with it!


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Posted By: Matt T
Date Posted: 29-October-2006 at 16:06
Crazy good value for money there, coupe too not a 4door, nice

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Posted By: jamie (e39)528i
Date 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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Posted By: Houlbt
Date Posted: 29-October-2006 at 16:55
Congratulations.. you've done a great job.

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Posted By: Rossi
Date 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..



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Posted By: dougster
Date 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!



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