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Robin

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Registered: 7th Jan 04
Location: Northants Drives: Clio 182 Cup
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22nd May 13 at 15:30

Thought I'd start a project thread for this as I've got a few plans for it

It's basically standard but has some cheap crap lowering springs on it (and the M3 wheels)

So, as well as what yo can see, the sale included a tatty set of the original BBS split rims, some M3 mirrors and an assortment of window trims to replace the perished ones on the rear windows.

It's also not quite as good as it looks in the pics, both passenger side arches are showing a bit of bubbling so I'm going to get that sorted ASAP. The front grilles don't match, either one is OE and one is a replacement or something has come unclipped so I'm going to look at that.

Other than that it's just going to get treated to better brakes, suspension and some more power eventually.

[Edited on 27-05-2013 by Robin]

[Edited on 22-08-2013 by Robin]

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[Edited on 23-11-2013 by Robin]

Robin

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22nd May 13 at 15:31

Just won a Z3M shortshift for £22.18

Gary

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22nd May 13 at 15:31

Refurb the bbs and it'll pay for a lot of what you wanna do

Robin

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22nd May 13 at 15:32

That's the plan, I can get them looking a lot better than they do for not a lot of money!

Robin

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24th May 13 at 09:21

having clutch and flywheel replaced as we speak

Marc

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Location: York
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24th May 13 at 14:47

I drove one just like that once. Lovely power delivery.

Ben G

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Registered: 12th Jan 07
Location: Essex
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24th May 13 at 15:32

engine looks exactly the same as mine. i'm unsure on bmw model numbers, but at a guess, is this a 2.5? 2.8? or 3.0 lump?

looks great in white, very modern and fresh.

Robin

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24th May 13 at 18:47

2.8 Ben, it's the earlier version of yours essentially.

CORSA NUT

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Location: Wirral
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24th May 13 at 22:46

Loved my 323i coupe, simota carbon ind kit made it sound

Alex_Rally

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25th May 13 at 06:12

massive packi waggon in white but I bet its still fun to drive , I bet getting a dual mass put in wont be cheap

Robin

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25th May 13 at 07:30

Ben G

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25th May 13 at 10:11

quote:
Originally posted by Alex_Rally
massive packi waggon in white but I bet its still fun to drive , I bet getting a dual mass put in wont be cheap

at least spell it properly, retard.

Robin

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25th May 13 at 18:32

Ok so I've had the clutch done and it's perfect, however there's some play in a wheel bearing and some spastic has cross threaded the driveshaft end with the cv joint.

So, now I need to find a driveshaft on a bank holiday weekend so I can have that fitted and the wheel bearing replaced.

Jambo

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26th May 13 at 07:47

#ididwarnyou

Lol.

Jambo

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26th May 13 at 07:48

quote:
Originally posted by Ben G

quote:
Originally posted by Alex_Rally
massive packi waggon in white but I bet its still fun to drive , I bet getting a dual mass put in wont be cheap

at least spell it properly, retard.

Robin

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26th May 13 at 19:37

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
#ididwarnyou

Lol.

That you did!

Hopefully it'll be alright after this

Robin

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4th Jun 13 at 15:18

Yeah, it's not

Driveshaft damage is due to someone not doing the job right last time, the drive flange is fucked as its had a bearing collapse before, causing it to get scored, they've then replaced the bearing and not replaced the damaged flange.

So, it's not just the driveshaft, it's the shaft, flange, bearing and handbrake cable as that's seized in and can't be re-attached

It also had no diff oil in it - 75w140 limited slip stuff (WTF?!) which is expensive even to me!

Really hoping this is it as my plan for a cheap car has cost me about £600 so far plus the labour to do this stuff.

BeetleGav

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4th Jun 13 at 16:22

No car is ever cheap. Maintainance and previous fuck ups alway do you over

ArdenblueDan

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4th Jun 13 at 18:16

Car looks great mate be good to see what you do to it

Robin

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4th Jun 13 at 18:24

quote:
Originally posted by BeetleGav
No car is ever cheap. Maintainance and previous fuck ups alway do you over

True Gav, just wish I'd known before as I would have haggled a bit more! Hopefully this will be the last of it, then I can spend money on things I want, rather than need!

BeetleGav

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Registered: 27th Jun 10
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4th Jun 13 at 18:30

True, I'm finally on to the wants list as the needs is done

new wheels ordered

craig8

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Registered: 31st Dec 04
Location: Glasgow
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4th Jun 13 at 18:57

Had the same scenario with mine mate, bought it for cheap fun with some mods planned and the head gasket went not long after

E36 328

Baskey

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4th Jun 13 at 19:04

I love it Robin, if you get sick of it I will give u a grand for it mate

John G

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Registered: 18th Jul 05
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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4th Jun 13 at 20:03

Slightly jealous i miss my Alpina white e36 loon

[Edited on 04-06-2013 by John G]

pow

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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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4th Jun 13 at 21:29

Very nice. My mate bought a black one of these with the LSD with 130k on it. Went well for 10k, then shat itself in every possible annoying way. I'm never bleeding a rad on one of these again

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