E36 M3 build/restoration 1 and 2

[xXp_ExoTiic_qXx]

It's always good to see, another E36 brought back to life. Keep it up!

[Elton_LV]

Thanks xXp, I love them, I love them so much that this one, when complete will be a gift for my cousin, managed to get my hands on a mint e36 M3 and e39 M5.... Pics below


And the above cars will both be treated to Bruce's special care.... Thinking EBC brakes, Teflon hoses, polished, flowed, ported head and a host of other nice goodies. But that will only start once we done with this baby now.


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[Elton_LV]

Nothing like watching it all come together, two or so days and a lot has been accomplished


Cleaned, polished, sprayed and polished some more. Ready and waiting to be joined back in marriage to the engine



Bruce and his fabrication skills, out with the plastic and in with some bling


Undercarriage almost ready for the heat shields to be put back in. Never thought I would appreciate the underside of a car so much







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[Elton_LV]

One more shot of the undercarriage and had to add the rims that have just come back from refurb, they came back exactly as we asked


Spare rim playing hide and seek. It's the next photos that really shows of how well the rims came out.


They came back so awesome, I had to take many photos, but only chose to post two.



More sleepless nights ahead, not for me working on her, those are for Bruce and his amazing team, but anxious and excited as she is so close to being completed.


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[Elton_LV]

Aaaaaand she is finally done.

Last few pics of her in progress
Full service taking place.


New sparky's and Bruce checking each coil




Honestly have to say, the undercarriage looks better than new




Next up, wheel alignment and she's ready to ROAR


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[Elton_LV]

A BIG thank you to Bruce and his team (Jason and Prince) for their excellent work.
I almost can't believe the transformation of this car.... If I hadn't seen the progress almost daily, I wouldn't believe it to be the same car





Wheel alignment all done.
A Diamond polish, wax and a Bruce-over.
Now she's ready for a photo or two.
Couldn't wait to get a good photo of the better than new M3







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[Elton_LV]

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[xXp_ExoTiic_qXx]

Damn, car looks fantastic ...... that cleanness!

[Elton_LV]

Thanks again xXp

She is amazing to drive, worth every cent we spent



We starting on a new e36 M3 restoration/upgrade/project soon, saving up and waiting on parts for a mint mint super mint e36 M3
Have taken delivery of the car below, she is in fantastic condition, after some Bruce-ing, I can guarantee she is going to be better than factory assembled



More of a driving transformation on her than a cosmetic make over.


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[pDubs]

Awesome.....now do mine!

[Elton_LV]

Awesome.....now do mine!

Wish I could pDubs, wish I could restore and help people that appreciate their car//cars as much as I do

[Elton_LV]

As I've said in posts above, E36 M3 part 2.
I managed to find a E36 M3 in unbelievably good condition, paid a pretty penny for her, but to me, money well spent

This car won't be going through as an impressive restore as my cousins one (she is pristine), but will get Bruce's meticulous attention as well as some nice upgrades along the way

Start with the first pic, they day I collected her, about 2 months ago.




A few pics of the car after a few days driving around to see how handling, braking, engine etc feel and what issues if any need looking at. Then into the workshop for a good solid clean and start planning next steps










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[Elton_LV]

Throttle Bodies got a great clean (even though they weren't in that bad a shape, 1st pic)








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[Elton_LV]

Parts starting to arrive. Getting excited for this car







Even Bruce has a smile going


Wanted the car to look stock yet better than original (of possible)
Found a set of 18" motor sport rims



Didn't quite like finished looked to them, so off to a friend for a rim make over



They came out amazingly well, side by side comparison the the 17's I had redone too. Fitted with so e serious Pirelli PZero rubber





Hoping 255/35/18 won't rub the fenders on the rear, kept 225/40/18 front.


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[Elton_LV]

Both 18" front and rear side by side




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