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Registrace 17. 11. 2006
My 1999 E36 M3 Convertible Project - Starting Point
Here's what happens when you swoop in and grab an old car on eBay based on the description and a few strategic photos at the last minute without doing due diligence.
That "super clean" car with "new top" and "no mechanical issues" that I scored looks great from 15' away, but upon closer inspection was held together with velcro, duct tape, zip ties and the imagination of its previous owner in Indiana. It stanced its way through inspection, rocking an SRS light then proceeded to dump all its coolant after passing.
Challenge accepted.
Ultimately, it's a solid car even if it's missing 1000 screws and bolts. I love tinkering with the E36 platform, and the convertible brings a whole new set of problems to solve. Rather than just dump this car off on someone else, I'm going to go all OCD on it and build the perfect beach sports car.
That "super clean" car with "new top" and "no mechanical issues" that I scored looks great from 15' away, but upon closer inspection was held together with velcro, duct tape, zip ties and the imagination of its previous owner in Indiana. It stanced its way through inspection, rocking an SRS light then proceeded to dump all its coolant after passing.
Challenge accepted.
Ultimately, it's a solid car even if it's missing 1000 screws and bolts. I love tinkering with the E36 platform, and the convertible brings a whole new set of problems to solve. Rather than just dump this car off on someone else, I'm going to go all OCD on it and build the perfect beach sports car.
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Love the color bro keep it up
If your ac is cutting out intermittently just replace the blower motor transistor first! Do NOT CHANGE THE BLOWER MOTOR ASSEMBLY. You just might save 1000 in parts and labor.
5 speed ? Is it a 1999?
M3 with Traction control????
I want one just like this (with a grill of course). This car is such a blast to drive.
Update
Damn you never updated us
Update!?
Where and how can you get an hard top for it. M3 99 convertible please let me know.
Do an update!!
update, update, update :)
I just bought a 1999 M3 convertible....checking to see how your restoration is going? I have a number of things to update as well....just want to see how your doing. Good luck.
Nice seeing another E36 aficionado 😉👌
Very interested in how you got on with the restoration. Any update please?
Polish on the red part of seat belt job done
Update??
All BMWs look good in this color! 😍
is not M3
Aren't M3's 6 speed?
Wanna sell the interior?
Nice color! What are some points to look for when I buy a M3
Any update?
can't wait to see it done.... Looks like you have your work cut out for you.
no
if you remove it will it ruin the laptop?