BMW e36 - "On a budget" build.

[EDM92]

This is simple and beautiful. Exactly how I would do it myself, good stuff.

[InSpeedWeTrust]

Hey man, just wanted to say: thats some really really good work you've done on your e36, i love it!
I also like this build thread of yours, you inspired me, i think i may even start my own thread when the time is right... btw have you ever considered painting your wheels gold? i think it may look cool, but it would have to be darker gold, not a very bright one. anyway, i hope that your car will serve you good man

I did consider changing the color of the wheels, but I ended up liking more the silver every time. Considering the color of the car, I think that silver suits it best.

amazing work done to this car! love everything about it!

Loving it.

Thanks!

[Evil Panda]

Loving it.

[royalife]

amazing work done to this car! love everything about it!

[Beemerlover]

Hey man, just wanted to say: thats some really really good work you've done on your e36, i love it!
I also like this build thread of yours, you inspired me, i think i may even start my own thread when the time is right... btw have you ever considered painting your wheels gold? i think it may look cool, but it would have to be darker gold, not a very bright one. anyway, i hope that your car will serve you good man

[InSpeedWeTrust]

Warning ! ! This post contains poor quality pictures

Moving over, I finally got the car back from painting and polishing and I am very happy with the results.










.. applied sealant



.. gave her a good wash



and this is how the paint lookes now.







I ordered also a new 370mm Momo Mod 7 suede steering wheel and Momo adapter.









old wheel out



new wheel in









Bought new door handles as the old ones were aged and broken



Repainted window trims to give them a new and fresh look













And received these packages from the UPS guy.

[killachi]

sweet build...should look really good with new paint

[InSpeedWeTrust]

Car looks great man!

Thanks buddy!

Just read through the whole thread love what you have done with the car. I also love that you help out other guys and answer questions not everyone does that ! Do you plan on upgrading the audio ? and where did you get the shit knob?

Thanks man, I appreciate the kind words!
For now I m not going to change the audio system. I'm looking to make some more changes in the aesthetics of the car...
The shift knob is from ebay, "ZHP shift knob bmw e36", look it up like this and you'll find it. Its about $80 but is worth every penny.

i love this car. really headed in the right direction.

your car is simply clean

On to more serious business now:

Bought a set of LED license plate bulbs, with pure white light.











Worked also a bit on my spare tire.
Did white lettering:







...and repainted it:













Also dropped the car to the paint shop as the clear coat started to come off.

Repainting:
- roof
- rear quarter panels
- door
- trunk

[Mähks]

your car is simply clean

[willlarney]

i love this car. really headed in the right direction.

[saanyhall]

Just read through the whole thread love what you have done with the car. I also love that you help out other guys and answer questions not everyone does that ! Do you plan on upgrading the audio ? and where did you get the shit knob?

[Zic]

Car looks great man!

[InSpeedWeTrust]

...wiping out the dust from this thread with some new fresh photos :








i'll be back with more updates the following days...

[OverdoseOfPower]

Really nice build mate, keep up the great work, i'll start a build soon.

[BenTen]

Hey man! You definitely need 205 tires if you will lower your car. I test fit the rims with 235s and the car not as low and it was impossible to drive. Tires were stuck on all 4 corners. 205 40 is what i run on them and they fit nice also with 10mm spacers all around.
Hope this helps

Sweet thanks for getting back to me. New tires it is lol!

Looking sweet man. Such a great colour dont see many here in the uk