My '94 325M

[V-Man]

^ both b6 & b8 looks same. one has a longer shaft to the other. b6 are meant to be paired with ori springs and b8 is meant to be paired with sports/lowering springs. simple way is get the part number at bilstein web & compare it.

 

[Chrix]

Sadface update;

Was driving along, then I saw this;

Once the smoke (read: steam) cleared, I saw this;

Then it was off with this;

Should have got it checked when I saw green stuff on the side of my airbox..damn it..:motz:

 

[armmar]

sweet ride bro.... need more low..hehehehehe

my gang.. hehe gogo 36!

some drop will do more justice to those lovely BBS...keep em' coming...sorry I missed this thread...subscribed now

bbs!!

so sad bro... last 2 month myb my car brokedown.. coz of water stopper tertanggal.. no on gud bye stopper.. dun use anymore coz like time bomb..

 

[Chrix]

The damage;

Change of radiator plastic housing = RM380
Steel thermostat = RM 250 + o-ring = RM8x2=16
Coolant = RM40
Labour = RM50
RM736 of pain.

Sigh.. there goes my spacers budget..

 

[Fireblade]

Have not checked in to the forum for a long time and was nice to see you spending time with your E36. Well it's a never ending story when you are taking care of your ride but it's a rewarding job when the car is running sweetly. Take good care of this ride for more smiles.

 

[Chrix]

Have not checked in to the forum for a long time and was nice to see you spending time with your E36. Well it's a never ending story when you are taking care of your ride but it's a rewarding job when the car is running sweetly. Take good care of this ride for more smiles.

Most smiles per miles I've ever had =D

 

[Chrix]

Just so I could post something.. here are some mundane pictures of the new housing installed.

Next mod.. plan to do a slight revamp of the headlights..

-smoke the signals
-smoke the reflectors (eek!)

still not sure if I'm gonna use vinyl or spray..

 

[Chrix]

Wasn't too happy with the new headlamps. Manufacturer claimed they are eco-friendly :laugh:

So I decided to mod em;

Glass housing with the lens.

Cut out the existing silicone;

The lens removed, ignore the taped center..

Lay some dark grey stuff over it;

Pulled & cut it to fit;

Got a black eye;

Got these vtech'd sealant.. Honda just vtec's 'eerthang... :vroam:

The sealant applied;

Just like welding.. a row of coins..:wink:

The result;

Let there be light;

Just ignore the stone chipped glass housing =(

My original plan was to smoke all 4 lens.. but my fish fingers managed to drop one of 'em so that plan was shattered (literally). So I removed it entirely. I find using the projectors with the lens made the light scatter instead of projected.

The lens are pretty much totally blacked during daylight.. didnt seem to hamper light output at all :rock:

 

[JFT63]

Nice updates, looking fierce with the black and dark headlights.

 

[astroboy]

Nice blackout headlights.. you should make the other yellow like this... very nice! :love:

 

[azam318]

Bro chrix, nice e36 and well done on DIY.

 

[Chrix]

Nice updates, looking fierce with the black and dark headlights.

Thanks. Smashing one of the lenses sucks.

Nice blackout headlights.. you should make the other yellow like this... very nice! :love:

I did contemplate that, but I rather tint the lens rather than the reflector.. but since I manage to drop & smash one of the high beam lens.. that idea was scrapped.. anyone got a spare?

Bro chrix, nice e36 and well done on DIY.

Thanks!

Seriously planning to change to M52 head to fix the leaking. Changed the gasket about a year ago..now its leaking again.

Anyone have any experience on this?, cost involved? Is it a good move?

 

[e34_lover]

Thanks. Smashing one of the lenses sucks.

I did contemplate that, but I rather tint the lens rather than the reflector.. but since I manage to drop & smash one of the high beam lens.. that idea was scrapped.. anyone got a spare?

Thanks!

PM me, I have a spare I can give to you for free!

 

[Chrix]

PM me, I have a spare I can give to you for free!

Your like an optician...free lenses. =D

PM'ed

 

[Chrix]

Clutch was screaming for few days..

Doc diagnose worn clutch;

heh heh

Clutch release bearing right?


On another note; this guy took a big gulp of water

Check out the wet phonebook a.k.a. air filter

Hydrogen powered, just emits water... yikes

..then after releaving me of a grand.. a manifold has oil stains;

..and the money keeps flowin...

 

[JFT63]

Parts and parcel of life.............spend a bit more but the joy is priceless right?

 

[Chrix]

Parts and parcel of life.............spend a bit more but the joy is priceless right?

Mr JFT, your my loyal customer for my sad thread. Thanks.

Moving on.. just want to post some stuff;

VANOS terbukak yo;

Roll hard;

Not really

Anyone got a set of these I can releave them of?
http://www.whichwheels.co.uk/car/bmw/m3/bmw-m3-Forged-M-Double-Spoke-II-wheels-11

 

[V-Man]

Getting ur vanos seal changed? A rewarding one. Get it done and you'll love it.

 

[V-Man]

And those wheels are rare to come by. Mostly in the market are replicas. If you can get those original forged staggered ones, you're one lucky Harry. Good luck bro. One of my Fav wheels for the e36 too.

 

[Chrix]

Getting ur vanos seal changed? A rewarding one. Get it done and you'll love it.

Ha, not yet.. just changed the valve cover to try to solve the leaking. But the vanos seal is in the near future when they head is off to further troubleshoot the stubborn leaking.