Scott's E36 Touring

[Minuki]

A mysterious box has shown up..

[AtlantisTouring]

Loving the smg washer bottle. Need too get mine done to make room for something else

[Jorge]

Nice project Scott, love the attention to detail.

[Minuki]

Awesome build! Like to read your topic.

Thanks man.

Just waiting for the coilovers to show up!

[GytisD]

Awesome build! Like to read your topic.

[Minuki]

What's the part number for the reservoir? I was going to do that on my coupe=)

Not sure man! It's from an SMG.

[Earl]

What's the part number for the reservoir? I was going to do that on my coupe=)

[Minuki]

Since I don't get to see my girlfriend for another week, I figured I'd spend my valentines day working on my car. And that's what I did.

This is a little mod that I've wanted to do for a while, I've had the parts, just never the time.

First job was to get the bumper off.



I noticed my under-tray was slightly cracked, so I repaired it temporarily.



And this is why I needed the bumper off..to fit the new washer bottle.







With the bumper back on you're probably thinking "Ok, so how the hell do you fill it up?" And at first, I did too. But then after speaking to a friend, it became apparent that I would need to modify my current radiator cover or find the appropriate one.

I would probably need to drill a hole, somewhere around here.



All I have to do now really is extend the hose a little and possibly some parts of the wiring.

Does anyone know what these two cables/connectors are for? Just so I know what I'm looking at.





Pretty happy with how it looks. I just need to tidy up the bay and the wiring.



I'm really stoked with it. I know a lot of people will think "oh he's just taken it out" once they notice I've shaved the washers (if they notice) But in fact it's all hidden. Which is what I want.

[Minuki]

new trims have made me jealous! So badly want to change all of mine. Did you get them from dealer or lucky find on eBay?

Looking good as usual mate.

This one was just a lucky find on eBay. I'd previously bought a whole load of new moldings from the dealer last year!

Thanks man. Appreciate it.

[AtlantisTouring]

new trims have made me jealous! So badly want to change all of mine. Did you get them from dealer or lucky find on eBay?

Looking good as usual mate.

[Minuki]

Good choice! I also have Bc on my toruing and i love it. What spring rates did you choose?

Lets just say they're pretty stiff

Alex's E36 is unreal, got mad love for that car

Very interesting to see this on new coils

Yeah, I saw Alex's car when I was with him. Mega low. Couldn't even get my foot under the front ARB haha

[Mehowski]

Alex's E36 is unreal, got mad love for that car

Very interesting to see this on new coils

[SanderZ]

Good choice! I also have Bc on my toruing and i love it. What spring rates did you choose?

[Minuki]

Small update, but an important update.

The important part is that I have finally ordered some new coilovers! My original plan was to go with CAtunes from Ben at Hack Engineering. I've been saving up for them for a while, but in the end, they couldn't do the spring rates that I ideally wanted.

I debated a few options then, KW's, HSD's, BC's and BWS. But I finally settled on some BC's after speaking to Alex from SS Autoworks. They should be here within the next 14 days and I cannot wait! I'm so looking forward to having good coilovers.

But anyway, got some more bits done today. I was initially going to change my gearbox bushings, but they were a little tricky to get at because of the way the car is jacked up, so I left them for another day. Replacement Meyle bushes were only a tenner of eBay.



I also got round to fitting my new, genuine side molding with new clips.



Forgot how good the paintwork was! Next update should be new coilovers!

[Minuki]

I've just read the thread from start to finish and you've put a hell of a lot of work into this!
Such an awesome car

Thanks mate. Plenty more good stuff to come.