Charged E36 318is build

[Super4]

Managed to get some work done on the car last night finally which was nice, as there were something that were bugging me. As some may know I had installed hardened 95sha engine mounts into the car some weeks ago however whilst they made a huge difference during motorway driving they were too extreme on startup and around town so they were replaced last night with standard items for now. There maybe a substitute on the way just made with a softer grade Polyurethane.



Here is the list of small bits that were done last night:



Standard engine mounts installed (Race mounts up for sale)

Front bumper removed and mesh installed

Front bumper under plastics removed fixed and reinstalled with new clamps etc

Air intake for the K&N relocated to passenger side brake duct (With mesh installed it need to be moved)

Washer jet holes in the carbon fibre bonnet were filled and made larger to accommodate the washer jets

New wipers fitted (stone chips on the windscreen are killing my wipers quicker)

Cooling system flush and refilled using MPM coolant G12

COP conversion reinstalled (engine mounts were rattling it loose)

Headlights aligned

Number plate delete fitted

Door rubbers treated with seal spray

Made a list of what's next too do :sad:



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[Super4]

Another job I had been meaning to do for some time was fit my stud conversion. This makes life my handier for those who change wheels frequently, once the last nut is undone the wheels then rest on the studs as opposed to falling off the hub when the last bolt is undone.



These really do make for easy work when swapping over and removing wheels. Kits are available from Super4 and size options and pricing shall be up very soon.



OLD WHEEL BOLTS :







NEW STUD CONVERSION FITTED :











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[Super4]

Not a huge amount getting done to the E36 at present, but here are some pictures of what's been done lately. Also my rough look boot lid has made an appearance again for some product testing in the form of Carbon Fibre CSL style rear boot spoiler fitting. I fitted new Meyle HD drop links with stronger Powerflex drop link bushes which should hopefully stand the test of time and painted up the drop link brackets. I then went about cleaning up the K-Sport calipers as they had not received a proper scrubbing up since I got them.



8smd LED side light bulbs were installed as well as 8smd rear number plate light bulbs which definitely make a nice difference to the car and freshen up the rear end at night time.



The Carbon rear spoiler has been fin to fit as with anything handmade it is never easy from the start, so I had to get it into place using small ratchet straps and proceed with drilling the carbon for the fixing points. At present it is held on with self tappers (classy I know) however I am awaiting on some black anodized counter sunk fixings for it which shall neaten it all up once finished.



So less talking and more pictures, starting with drop links.



OLD V's New, Meyle HD links with Powerflex bushes :







Slightly worn out :







Brackets sanded and kurusted :







Brackets primed and painted :







Time to get them on :











Then came LED side lights refresh, 8smd bulb fitted to driver side with old LED bulb on passenger side :







Now came spoiler fitting time, in the below picture you shall see how it was fitting with being affixed, there was large gaps on either side so drastic measures were called for and out came the ratchet straps :



How it sat on the rear boot lid :











Time for some cutting and shaving :











All tied down and ready to work on :























Straps let go and time to fit lid to the car for a couple of days to see how it all holds up :









Peekaboo picture :







Side note :



Think that's it for now folks, but I am sure there shall be more over the coming days. Strongflex droplink bushes are in stock for E36 short drop links and Powerflex items are on there way. SF3 items shall be hopefully available very soon also.





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[Super4]

Well after the car running poor for the last few days I finally got to look at it. Camshaft position sensor is the culprit and it going to be a bit to change with having the charger there.....maybe coming off, and if that's the case I shall do the crankshaft sensor whilst I'm there!!!

Fun times [emoji33]



After some mild swearing, it's out. Just have to wait till Monday now to get a new one into it. To say I have the car 2 and a 1/2 years this is the first time it's broken down. Not bad for 165,000 miles.





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[Super4]

Just because .

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[MrViicc]

i love this so much.

Clean bmw man!

[Super4]

i love this so much.

Clean bmw man!

Thanks MrViicc, its been 2 & 1/2 years in the making to get this far and I reckon another 2 & 1/2 years to get her the way I want it. I am planning some nice upgrades wheel wise but they shall most likely not surface till next year and then some much more refined stancing can be done .

[Super4]

I managed to make a start on fitting the Aero catches to the carbon bonnet, relatively straight forward with the main thing being taking your time. Measure twice cut once and all that!.

Aero Catches :



Holes drilled in the slam panel for the pins themselves and pins installed :



Next up was to drill a guide hole in the under side skin of the bonnet and the work up through the carbon. A good drill bit and wide masking tape shall be a must for this.



Once the holes has been drilled in the carbon fibre skin then the bonnet can be closed down to check for alignment.



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[Super4]

PART TWO : Got some more done today on the Aero catches and one side is now complete. Hopefully tomorrow I shall get the other side done.



Marking out for the catches :











And cut :







Sit in and bolt down :







One down one to go :











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[Super4]

Now bang upto date, from here on in what's posted shall be what's been done on the day or in the last few days 😊

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[Super4]

Just because...I love my e36

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[Verdigrie]

Great to see the car posted on here Cab!
I haven't been keeping up with local scene but it's great to see it looking so well.

Have you noticed any difference with the powerflex droplink bushings? I'd love a slight upgrade without having to go all out and fit heim joints.

I'm interested in the stud conversion kit once they become available. Will they be offered in a few different lengths? Must pop out to you some time and have a listen to that supercharger

[NathanE-94]

Seriously high praise dude, your attention to detail is admirable, possibly the best looked after car in Ireland haha!! Hope to see this around sometime!!

Keep up the good work,
Nath

[Micheal]

Nice job you done on this building of car,i really appreciate you on this because a lot of work to do so much sticky jobs and a lot of days to do and everything will again furnish so its a tough work,i like it so much.

[rice4life]

Holy shit.