A junky e36 m3 gets a makeover.

[the dingo]

should be a fun project.

[Atlantian]

Wow, that is sick. How much did you originally pick the car up for?

And I'm interested in a custom shift boot, how did you make yours?

[Logan]

Sounds great. I've been contemplating selling my m3 to get something cheaper to turbo, but you've inspired me :-D.

There's actually a 1600 AA s/c kit on craigslist I'm thinking about picking up, but I'm not sure about that yet.

There is a definite satisfaction of piecing the kit together, but I'm just ready to be done with it

should be a fun project.

Thank you sir.

Wow, that is sick. How much did you originally pick the car up for?

And I'm interested in a custom shift boot, how did you make yours?

I traded my old 540i for it. I had it for 3 years and I lost motivation on it. I clipped a curb with it that messed up the steering box, and I was just done after that




I actually took my stock ratty boot and wrapped it in the material I wanted. MUCH easier than making it 1 off.

[mpower5266]

Looking good man, Im going to need a ride in it when you are done.

[Logan]

^You got it man!

So it's been a rough week for the ///M.

We had a an ice storm down here, and I was stuck at work until 11PM.

The streets were nice and frozen as I left work. 255 summer tires don't cut it

Well I pretty much knew I was going to go off-roading at one point on my way home so I did 10pmh the whole way.

Well, I was preparing for a downhill and let off the throttle, and the engine brake spun me out.

No damage as I was doing maybe 5mph as I slid in the ditch.



A quick shot of the roads:



Check out the carnage further down the hill!




Anyways, after that episode, my sister backs into my car and smashes in the grill and breaks my new grill surrounds.

So a new nose panel and OEM chrome grills will be here soon.

Here is how the car sits now:


Got these in the mail today:


Corners will be installed along with new headlights. OEM looks best on cosmos IMO.

Car is dirty, but it's freezing outside!

Before:


During:


After:


Light output is a lot better, and it's nice to see some contrast.

Until next time

[BeemerBuyer]

Looks like a great project! I wish I had the know how to piece together AND fab my own turbo kit like your doing.

Its very inspiring knowing that your under $2,000.

'looks like you have an E46 M3 badge.

[Logan]

If you would've asked me what a wastegate is 6 months ago, I would've had no idea! Just do a lot of research!

The badge came on the car. I think I like it a bit better than the e36 m3 badge.

BTW, those recent pics of your car really sealed the deal for ambers. Perfect!

[mpower5266]

You should have let me know you needed the lights, I have a whole set off my m3 that I totaled. I would have given them to ya.

[Logan]

You should have let me know you needed the lights, I have a whole set off my m3 that I totaled. I would have given them to ya.

What! I never even knew you had a m3 actually. I knew ya from the e38 days I suppose. Do you happen to have the headlights?

[the dingo]

Dude, that icy weather sucked hard. I had a couple scary moments too.

glad you and your car made it through safely.

[mpower5266]

What! I never even knew you had a m3 actually. I knew ya from the e38 days I suppose. Do you happen to have the headlights?

I still have the e38 but I had an m3 back in like 2003. I just have the front corners and the tails. I have the sides but I think they will fit in the 7 and I lost the originals from the 7.

My old baby.

[Logan]

Wow, this is news to me! Let me know if you don't use the side markers, and I will pay you for them.

Nice color, it's a shame it met an early death!

[Logan]

Look what I got in the mail today!

Pretty stoked!

[BeemerBuyer]

If you would've asked me what a wastegate is 6 months ago, I would've had no idea! Just do a lot of research!

The badge came on the car. I think I like it a bit better than the e36 m3 badge.

BTW, those recent pics of your car really sealed the deal for ambers. Perfect!

Thanks.

HA! I guess I just need to start piecing together turbo parts. Sorry If you already posted it, but what are you going to do for a tune? It always seems like a brick wall when I start thinking about custom turbo builds...

[Logan]

Thanks.

HA! I guess I just need to start piecing together turbo parts. Sorry If you already posted it, but what are you going to do for a tune? It always seems like a brick wall when I start thinking about custom turbo builds...

My car is a 95, so I get the advantage of a chip tune. I traded some wheels for the tune.

The tune is setup for:

draw through MAF
60lb injectors
stock compression
803 MAF

The guy I got the tune from made 470whp on a stock motor.

Not going for that, but we will see