(E36 ///M CONTENT) Update!

Turb0Surge · 01-20-2013, 12:05 AM

Original thread when I purchased the car: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=782734

Hey guys I did a quick unedited(yet) photoshoot today scroll down for pics. So... where to begin... After rescuing this car from it's previous owner (who had it for 10 years, 5 of which, it sat in a garage collecting dust.) I changed all of the fluids, spark plugs, brake pads, etc. etc. (regular maintenance blah, blah.)

Then I started on the cosmetic stuff. Changed the hideous ///M roundels to OEM roundels, but went with a black set in the end. The ///M badge was faded and dull so i updated it with a gloss black badge. The OEM tail lights were dull and yellow so I purchased a clear set to replace them. The chrome door handle trim was ripped off and replaced with black, along with the chrome kidneys. Tinted the windows, and did a few other things here and there...

STILL ON THE HUNT FOR ERA APROPPERIATE WHEELS!!! If you have something you think might work, PM me.

Anyway, to the pictures-

Alen E90 · 01-20-2013, 12:11 AM

WOW she looks GORGEOUS, I love the color and IMO you did an awesome job on making her come back to life, thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!

StevenY. · 01-20-2013, 12:20 AM

BEAUTIFUL CAR. This was the first BMW I fell in love with as a kid.

A_P · 01-20-2013, 03:49 AM

Its always about the older M's.

Nice.

Ivan@PYSpeed.com · 01-20-2013, 04:30 AM

nice!!

AshbyJ · 01-20-2013, 05:04 AM

She is a beauty, nice work!

Amini77 · 01-20-2013, 05:06 AM

SaMaster14 · 01-20-2013, 05:32 AM

CLEAN M3! Love that color too!

CombatNinja · 01-20-2013, 07:02 AM

Off to a good start. As mentioned in your other thread--that car does not look like it is the OEM yellow. Check the paint code in the door jamb and see what it says.

TopBack_Mack · 01-20-2013, 09:32 AM

Nice E36...the car looks like its in better hands now lol.

Phil325i · 01-20-2013, 10:39 AM

"Would the owner of the yellow BMW parked on the railway line please collect the remaining pieces of his car from the train driver". Nice car BTW.

e90Nate · 01-20-2013, 12:30 PM

beautiful love dakar!

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 01-20-2013, 12:36 PM

So clean, can't wait til you which wheels you'll put on.

PlannBee · 01-20-2013, 12:37 PM

This thing is gorgeous! Get that diffuser painted black pronto! Everything else looks great, great buy!

bmbarclay · 01-20-2013, 12:50 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=792249

idrift4wd · 01-20-2013, 01:08 PM

ungh this car is so gorgeous, such a great pick-up. Car could use some xenon headlamps.

Turb0Surge · 01-20-2013, 03:12 PM

Thanks guys!!! Over the last few weeks this car has taken up a lot of my time. Between work and my family, I don't have much of it left. But it's paying off. I've gotten a lot of compliments on it on the streets.

Turb0Surge · 01-20-2013, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CombatNinja

Off to a good start. As mentioned in your other thread--that car does not look like it is the OEM yellow. Check the paint code in the door jamb and see what it says.

The OEM color is dakar yellow, but the previous owner repainted it. I'm not entirely sure, but I'm thinking it could be the phoenix yellow? I've seen a few e46's in phoenix and this seems pretty close.

Btw, I found a set of those throwing stars (style 21's) you were telling me about the other day. But by the time I got off work and called the guy he had already sold them!!!

Too bad... They are hard to find.

Hartge · 01-20-2013, 04:29 PM

Love the E36 ! Had 3 of them, and would have another as a project one day

bmbarclay · 01-20-2013, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turb0Surge

The OEM color is dakar yellow, but the previous owner repainted it. I'm not entirely sure, but I'm thinking it could be the phoenix yellow? I've seen a few e46's in phoenix and this seems pretty close.

Btw, I found a set of those throwing stars (style 21's) you were telling me about the other day. But by the time I got off work and called the guy he had already sold them!!!

Too bad... They are hard to find.

phoenix yellow is like baby throwup metallic. Not even close to this. This is more like atacama yellow.

Hooy · 01-20-2013, 05:52 PM

Rockstar color. Looks awesome.

AddictedToBavarian · 01-20-2013, 08:15 PM

Feeling nostalgic. I loveee E36s. Just don't like the cheesy HIDs.

01-20-2013, 12:05 AM	#1
Turb0Surge Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: BLACK e90 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lincoln, CA iTrader: (0)	(E36 ///M CONTENT) Update! Original thread when I purchased the car: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=782734 Hey guys I did a quick unedited(yet) photoshoot today scroll down for pics. So... where to begin... After rescuing this car from it's previous owner (who had it for 10 years, 5 of which, it sat in a garage collecting dust.) I changed all of the fluids, spark plugs, brake pads, etc. etc. (regular maintenance blah, blah.) Then I started on the cosmetic stuff. Changed the hideous ///M roundels to OEM roundels, but went with a black set in the end. The ///M badge was faded and dull so i updated it with a gloss black badge. The OEM tail lights were dull and yellow so I purchased a clear set to replace them. The chrome door handle trim was ripped off and replaced with black, along with the chrome kidneys. Tinted the windows, and did a few other things here and there... STILL ON THE HUNT FOR ERA APROPPERIATE WHEELS!!! If you have something you think might work, PM me. Anyway, to the pictures- Attached Images __________________
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CombatNinja Banned 51 Rep 1,556 Posts Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Off to a good start. As mentioned in your other thread--that car does not look like it is the OEM yellow. Check the paint code in the door jamb and see what it says.
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TopBack_Mack Major 41 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335XI COUPE [10.00]	Nice E36...the car looks like its in better hands now lol.
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01-20-2013, 12:37 PM	#14
PlannBee Major 49 Rep 1,341 Posts Drives: A Visible E36 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fresno, CA iTrader: (0)	This thing is gorgeous! Get that diffuser painted black pronto! Everything else looks great, great buy! __________________ -Brandon "I now have a Beautiful Mysterious Woman " *"My Real E36"* - '96 328is 5MT/Boston Green/Beige/Wood Grain/18" Style 189/BONE STOCK
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Turb0Surge Lieutenant Colonel 109 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: BLACK e90 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lincoln, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys!!! Over the last few weeks this car has taken up a lot of my time. Between work and my family, I don't have much of it left. But it's paying off. I've gotten a lot of compliments on it on the streets. __________________
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