story of me and my E36 (happy n sad story)
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hi bro venon,
no complain about the car,
just upset on what happening to me...
well the crack on the windscreen center is new (i can dig the chips of class out),
so i know is happening in the highway...
so i feel really frustrated... ppl traveling north n south everyday but never got any stone hit them
i just drive slowly the first tine....
than also really upset on how the runner tear the tint...
make me heartpain to see the original layer also being torn out..
btw.. is the steering so 'powerful'?
i not mean freeplay, but i mean the power assist from the powersteering
is like can turn the wheel easily....
no complain about the car,
just upset on what happening to me...
well the crack on the windscreen center is new (i can dig the chips of class out),
so i know is happening in the highway...
so i feel really frustrated... ppl traveling north n south everyday but never got any stone hit them
i just drive slowly the first tine....
than also really upset on how the runner tear the tint...
make me heartpain to see the original layer also being torn out..
btw.. is the steering so 'powerful'?
i not mean freeplay, but i mean the power assist from the powersteering
is like can turn the wheel easily....
sam1741;380168 said:
Do you mean the steering is lighter and easier to steer? Does that mean the car is lighter? er i'm not sure about this as i don't really think so personally. MAybe you may ask other sifus here to teach you. :stupid:
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venonh;380171 said:
woi........where ur M3 ?????? How life there ????
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venonh;380173 said:
E39???????get one 530 manual then .........with bodykit and 18' deep dish rim .....cun also ........Bring it back to Msia and sell to me ......:top:
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congratulation on ur new udm ride.
mine few months back during inspection also tinted so mild cannot pass.... also leave glue mark all around screen, the immidiatelly send to one of the tinted shop, pay rm30, they clean all glue mark with their chemical and problem solve!
for my advice, every car is the same...
new/used...
details and high expectation will lead to more spending...
"if u focus on the problem, the problem will become bigger"
if a car got no problem or no chance to go workshop also feel 'boring'.... (to be frank)
then there are no forum to talk about .....
cheers
mine few months back during inspection also tinted so mild cannot pass.... also leave glue mark all around screen, the immidiatelly send to one of the tinted shop, pay rm30, they clean all glue mark with their chemical and problem solve!
for my advice, every car is the same...
new/used...
details and high expectation will lead to more spending...
"if u focus on the problem, the problem will become bigger"
if a car got no problem or no chance to go workshop also feel 'boring'.... (to be frank)
then there are no forum to talk about .....
cheers
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hey bro ...firstly congrats on your new ride
i think any car that's purchased always tend to give some problems , especially when switching your self from fwd to RWd drive ...small hickups do happen ... but as the journey goes on you'll tend to love your ride soon ...
the initial hick-ups are the one where your learning curve begins with ....
as for the mirror crack ...i think you should had inspected the car tirely , but sometimes due to excitements we tend to miss off the inspections and so on ...that's human nature my friend
as for the 3rd party insurance ... i think you should had got the 1st party and then make claims for a new mirror ...the price for double layered MSG ones are at RM 1k with installations ...you need to replace the top rubber which would set you around rm 200 ...so it's better you insure your mirror somewhere 1.5K ~ 2 K ...atleast you can make some $$$$ from that additional amout ....
as for the stering response ...i think why don't you drive it for a couple od more days ...could be due to adjustment of your feelings here ....
as for the tint .... ummmm no comment as i think JPJ are just bunch of arseholes ....
rest for sure ...do get your car inspected .... etc change all the necessary fluids , hoses and so on ... ret the radiator flushed...
i think you're atlest set to spend another rm 1 K or more to get the ride into your expectation ... slowly but surely
a small note for you ..... you've got a Manual ride and the biggest nightmare is not gonna haunt you ....
anyway hope you could enjoy your ride ....
mine is under restoration and the journey is full of excitement ..
have fun dude
i think any car that's purchased always tend to give some problems , especially when switching your self from fwd to RWd drive ...small hickups do happen ... but as the journey goes on you'll tend to love your ride soon ...
the initial hick-ups are the one where your learning curve begins with ....
as for the mirror crack ...i think you should had inspected the car tirely , but sometimes due to excitements we tend to miss off the inspections and so on ...that's human nature my friend
as for the 3rd party insurance ... i think you should had got the 1st party and then make claims for a new mirror ...the price for double layered MSG ones are at RM 1k with installations ...you need to replace the top rubber which would set you around rm 200 ...so it's better you insure your mirror somewhere 1.5K ~ 2 K ...atleast you can make some $$$$ from that additional amout ....
as for the stering response ...i think why don't you drive it for a couple od more days ...could be due to adjustment of your feelings here ....
as for the tint .... ummmm no comment as i think JPJ are just bunch of arseholes ....
rest for sure ...do get your car inspected .... etc change all the necessary fluids , hoses and so on ... ret the radiator flushed...
i think you're atlest set to spend another rm 1 K or more to get the ride into your expectation ... slowly but surely
a small note for you ..... you've got a Manual ride and the biggest nightmare is not gonna haunt you ....
anyway hope you could enjoy your ride ....
mine is under restoration and the journey is full of excitement ..
have fun dude
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like they say, no pain no gain. 
Sam, you have comparitively very very small issues on your newly purchased car. God knows how much noise you're gonna make if you have some of the problems that we've seen on our udms... Rileks la dei, think of it as a small problem & get it fixed & enjoy the drive. Monthly maintenance will cost you at least 500-800 for the next few months till it's in a much better condition. Cheer up:wink:
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First of all congrats on your new ride bro! You are very lucky to have venom's ride as there are many in worse condition that his baby!
I felt the same when I got my E36, I demand for so much and tired of my monthly pour toward my baby but as times goes, you will treasure it with lots of love. Many of us still miss our car even we have sold them..
My advice is to refinance the car for RM10,000 and use that fund to rebuild the car to your liking.. I am sure many of us will help you to souce for parts and workshop.
Mineral engine oil is alright for your car as long you change it according to schedule, personally I feel prolong the change will hurt the engine more even we are using fully syn oil.
You should have known that Puspakom will not pass the Tint as the regulation is clearly stated in the website, normally we will it removed by professional in promise to retint after the check.
Jumpy ride is normal for lowered car, test drive a few of our member's ride bro.. some have spend more then RM5000 for their setup and to me it still feel bumpy.. Its our liking for comfort or control.. The understeer is caused by wide front tyres, try change it to 215 45 17 and you shall feel the different. Do seek help for other forumers to pinjam or give you their old spring and suspension as many keeping it for days they to sell their ride.
Steering is light can be of you are used to front wheel drive car and personally I feel my Perdana steering with ori 16" rims is heavier then my E36 with 17" rims. Check your tyre pressure, keep them within 30-33
You are very lucky to own a manual E36 as its very rare and Venom has cured the worse illness on your behalf or else you are sitting on a time bomb that may cause you about RM4000-5000
Enjoy your ride bro..
p.s. I suppose to buy this car but due to limited parking space and also with the petrol price hike, I have not choice but to be happy with my VIOS and Perdana ...for now. You got this car at a huge bargain... if you post the price many will agree with me.
I felt the same when I got my E36, I demand for so much and tired of my monthly pour toward my baby but as times goes, you will treasure it with lots of love. Many of us still miss our car even we have sold them..
My advice is to refinance the car for RM10,000 and use that fund to rebuild the car to your liking.. I am sure many of us will help you to souce for parts and workshop.
Mineral engine oil is alright for your car as long you change it according to schedule, personally I feel prolong the change will hurt the engine more even we are using fully syn oil.
You should have known that Puspakom will not pass the Tint as the regulation is clearly stated in the website, normally we will it removed by professional in promise to retint after the check.
Jumpy ride is normal for lowered car, test drive a few of our member's ride bro.. some have spend more then RM5000 for their setup and to me it still feel bumpy.. Its our liking for comfort or control.. The understeer is caused by wide front tyres, try change it to 215 45 17 and you shall feel the different. Do seek help for other forumers to pinjam or give you their old spring and suspension as many keeping it for days they to sell their ride.
Steering is light can be of you are used to front wheel drive car and personally I feel my Perdana steering with ori 16" rims is heavier then my E36 with 17" rims. Check your tyre pressure, keep them within 30-33
You are very lucky to own a manual E36 as its very rare and Venom has cured the worse illness on your behalf or else you are sitting on a time bomb that may cause you about RM4000-5000
Enjoy your ride bro..
p.s. I suppose to buy this car but due to limited parking space and also with the petrol price hike, I have not choice but to be happy with my VIOS and Perdana ...for now. You got this car at a huge bargain... if you post the price many will agree with me.
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agree with bro climenta. the glass problem kecik punye hal so dun think about it too much. you deserve it after all the heartache you've been thru so relax n enjoy the ride. experience the difference.
hi june yap, iceman, hellraiser, geoffrey, and all,
thanks thanks.... i feel happy to get the car too,
well, no matter what angle i look at it,
its a damn handsome car....
so proud to own one
just that need to change all the wear n tear part.
so i going to do it one by one......
now i just need money.
today manage to test sadish car... the steering feels so right....
damn enjoying driving his 328, no need to drive fast to enjoy the direct feel to the road...
and his ride damn nice~!!!! envy n salute!!!
anyway, today i took my gf out for round island drive....
hehehe
but i am extra careful cause the steering have no feeling.
the lights is cool, venon have change to angle light
and HID for low light, but original for high beem
(i wonder can i exchange it to HID high beem, and normal light low beam?)
btw, as for FR, RR, FF cars,
i have been driving FR car all my life
(well, except the time when i getting my driving licence,which i drive in proton iswara)
thats why i very happy BMW r all FR also... i dun wan to buy any FF car...
as for the air cond that is either very cold or off,
i found out i am not the only one,
another forumners also having same thing as my car...
i going to try to DIY fix it...
just now when drive up multistory carpark
turning the way up
i notice when turning and going up.. there is metal hitting sound from the front wheel
but left wheel i dono cause i cannot listen....
must get that check out soon
so now .. my plan will be
- absorber n spring
- rear parking brake shoe (handbrake cannot eat anymore)
- change all disc rotor (worn out), brake pad on the other hand r new according to venon
- check steering
- repair pain chip
- repair undecarriage rust
- repair air cond (this one can wait)
- change tire (soon)
- many more.. no money yet
thanks thanks.... i feel happy to get the car too,
well, no matter what angle i look at it,
its a damn handsome car....
so proud to own one
just that need to change all the wear n tear part.
so i going to do it one by one......
now i just need money.
today manage to test sadish car... the steering feels so right....
damn enjoying driving his 328, no need to drive fast to enjoy the direct feel to the road...
and his ride damn nice~!!!! envy n salute!!!
anyway, today i took my gf out for round island drive....
hehehe
but i am extra careful cause the steering have no feeling.
the lights is cool, venon have change to angle light
and HID for low light, but original for high beem
(i wonder can i exchange it to HID high beem, and normal light low beam?)
btw, as for FR, RR, FF cars,
i have been driving FR car all my life
(well, except the time when i getting my driving licence,which i drive in proton iswara)
thats why i very happy BMW r all FR also... i dun wan to buy any FF car...
as for the air cond that is either very cold or off,
i found out i am not the only one,
another forumners also having same thing as my car...
i going to try to DIY fix it...
just now when drive up multistory carpark
turning the way up
i notice when turning and going up.. there is metal hitting sound from the front wheel
but left wheel i dono cause i cannot listen....
must get that check out soon
so now .. my plan will be
- absorber n spring
- rear parking brake shoe (handbrake cannot eat anymore)
- change all disc rotor (worn out), brake pad on the other hand r new according to venon
- check steering
- repair pain chip
- repair undecarriage rust
- repair air cond (this one can wait)
- change tire (soon)
- many more.. no money yet
azam318;380239 said:
Mana kaya? I stil remember when i wanna modify the e36, i need to survive with sandwich everyday. I'm serious and this is no joke. I've to bring sandwich box to class and hide at a side to eat (pai seh ma).. hehehe
sam1741;380343 said:
Bro, there are definitely some frustrations when you first get the car, but well, get to know it better. Do like what i do, talk to it, sayang it, hehehe...
Well, i know exactly what sound is it when turning up the multistory parking. I use to use 215/45 tires and there weren't any sounds at all until i changed it to 225/45. Once you change the absorbers, your rides height should be SLIGHTLY better and therefore the tires wont hit the fenders anymore. If not, change the tires to 215/45, the sound will be gone instantly. as for the springs, why do you need to change it since it's already eibach? You're planning to change it back to ori so it's higher? Well, i guess it's personal preference but i guess higher rides = not so nice. hehe.
The air cond, how come? never happened to me when i drove it. As for the brake pads, do change it too when you change the disc rotors as you will feel more balanced (and you don't have to pay double labour when you wanna change the pads). The current rotors are brembo and it's approx RM 100++, whereas the pads wont cos you much too.
As for the angel eyes, sometimes it might tend to koyak. Have some spare rings with you. (i think there's a box at the boot with 2 angel eye rings with 1 ballast, not sure if it's still there).
Cheers!
hi venon
i found the box at the boot, but
it have 2 cover and 2 ballast with it only.
btw, can i fix the cover onto the light?
ya... i will change tire soon
and see if the sound is gone
than can also check if the understeer is caused by the wide front tire
i found the box at the boot, but
it have 2 cover and 2 ballast with it only.
btw, can i fix the cover onto the light?
ya... i will change tire soon
and see if the sound is gone
than can also check if the understeer is caused by the wide front tire
