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Well guys, the e36 is the car that was built, and my butthurt knows no bounds about losing my 50+ page build thread on m3f, so I'll start fresh with the new car and fill you all in with that good stuff from that car later.
My first car 18 years ago was an e30 325. I lowered it, put some shitty wheels on it, and absolutely loved it. This was when you'd literally call and order things from the back of a PBMW magazine, so I've been enjoying this scene for a long time. Obviously the e30 m3 was always a dream, and for my 35th birthday I said fuck it, and bought one.
The car had its last owner for 16 years, had 140k(ish) a fairly fresh rebuilt engine, clean title, and is relatively stock except for some suspension stuff. It's not neglected by any stretch, but it need some love to bring it up to where it should be. I've just spent a little over the last month getting to know what those things are, and just trying to drive as much as I can. At first, I questioned my choices, but the more I drive it the more I enjoy it, as I learn what its strengths are.
The day I picked it up. Theproducer (brad) drove me down to Seattle to help pick it up, and bring it back 250KM home
Tse6XivlRBaj1mL23fho9g by Chris West, on Flickr
Arrived home, no hiccups. Ready for its OOP inspection
L8FhXp1YRGWQ1qeVPImu5Q by Chris West, on Flickr
At home with the favourite child
3uIpdYx1ShCG0h9bqk2pQQ by Chris West, on Flickr
The important part
KXxxXdcVTfuHV+4veISoiQ by Chris West, on Flickr
Celebration spin after passing its OOP. Given a thumbs up by my mechanic. Only real needs are new control arm bushings and tail light seals. Good news.
IMG_9222 by Chris West, on Flickr
Picked up an OEM golf ball knob to replace the junk one that was on there. Shifts much nicer. Most of the slop was in the flexy knob which is a crazy pleasant surprise.
fullsizeoutput_803 by Chris West, on Flickr
Best time of year for photos
DSC_0079 by Chris West, on Flickr
DSC_0091 by Chris West, on Flickr
I'll keep it updated as I make any changes, and take some photos. Really just going to clean up minor details, and maintain. Once the uncertainty in the world settles down, I'll get some fun additions to it, but car spending is 86'd right now.
My first car 18 years ago was an e30 325. I lowered it, put some shitty wheels on it, and absolutely loved it. This was when you'd literally call and order things from the back of a PBMW magazine, so I've been enjoying this scene for a long time. Obviously the e30 m3 was always a dream, and for my 35th birthday I said fuck it, and bought one.
The car had its last owner for 16 years, had 140k(ish) a fairly fresh rebuilt engine, clean title, and is relatively stock except for some suspension stuff. It's not neglected by any stretch, but it need some love to bring it up to where it should be. I've just spent a little over the last month getting to know what those things are, and just trying to drive as much as I can. At first, I questioned my choices, but the more I drive it the more I enjoy it, as I learn what its strengths are.
The day I picked it up. Theproducer (brad) drove me down to Seattle to help pick it up, and bring it back 250KM home
Tse6XivlRBaj1mL23fho9g by Chris West, on FlickrArrived home, no hiccups. Ready for its OOP inspection
L8FhXp1YRGWQ1qeVPImu5Q by Chris West, on FlickrAt home with the favourite child
3uIpdYx1ShCG0h9bqk2pQQ by Chris West, on FlickrThe important part
KXxxXdcVTfuHV+4veISoiQ by Chris West, on FlickrCelebration spin after passing its OOP. Given a thumbs up by my mechanic. Only real needs are new control arm bushings and tail light seals. Good news.
IMG_9222 by Chris West, on FlickrPicked up an OEM golf ball knob to replace the junk one that was on there. Shifts much nicer. Most of the slop was in the flexy knob which is a crazy pleasant surprise.
fullsizeoutput_803 by Chris West, on FlickrBest time of year for photos
DSC_0079 by Chris West, on FlickrDSC_0091 by Chris West, on FlickrI'll keep it updated as I make any changes, and take some photos. Really just going to clean up minor details, and maintain. Once the uncertainty in the world settles down, I'll get some fun additions to it, but car spending is 86'd right now.
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