Well, I don't have my e34 anymore...

[mikemxbike4]

But I do have an e36 m3.

http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo348/mikemxbike4/DSCN2910.jpg


I will be back in an e34 though. Might take me a little while, but the next one on my list to get would be e34 m5 or maybe 540/6.

I'm not baller enough yet to afford having more than 1 car at a time lol.

I will be on the boards though to chat with my e34 friends(you guys:)).

[uk525td]

:S
grats i guess but your e34 was sweeet :S

[m60b30530i]

you need spacers !

m3 looks nice man got to love the s52 power !

[mikemxbike4]

you need spacers !

m3 looks nice man got to love the s52 power !

Thanks guys.

Tires are all the way against the fenders on the m3. You can't stick a credit card in between. Picture doesn't show it at all.

PO gave it a really nice stance.

Those wheels are only 15mm offset!!!PLUS the spacers.

[m60b30530i]

I stand corrected :)

looks nice in for more pics

[Uber 525i]

Very nice

[mikemxbike4]

Thanks. Here is another quick pic I took.
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo348/mikemxbike4/DSCN2911.jpg

[E34nication]

Very sweet.

[uk525td]

much better pic :) rear tyres dont look too wide? :D

[zubbie]

traitor ;)

[TGreene]

Nice, but what happened to the 525i?

[janders211]

Congrats! THat think will be a blast to drive- as I'm already sure you've figured out. Nice color too.

Now where's the pic of it next to the cocktus?

[pennpen]

paint the trim black, blehh

[Schneider]

First driving impressions ? I see the car sits low; coilovers? Good luck with it !

[mikemxbike4]

Very sweet.

Thanks guys.

much better pic :) rear tyres dont look too wide? :D

Tires are stretched 205's

traitor ;)
Lol


Nice, but what happened to the 525i?
Nothing happened to the car itself, it went to the new owner.

Congrats! THat think will be a blast to drive- as I'm already sure you've figured out. Nice color too.


Now where's the pic of it next to the cocktus?
Thanks man. It sure handles amazing. No cocktus pics yet

paint the trim black, blehh
I thought about it, but I'll roll like this for now.

First driving impressions ? I see the car sits low; coilovers? Good luck with it !

Car handles like it's on rails, which is what I expected. Motor pulls very strong.

Yes, it is on Bilstein pss-9 coilovers and BBS RSII's+spacers

[Sneezy]

For all of it's short comings (that you will soon begin to notice) the E36M is a fantastic car to drive. Congrats and enjoy!

[darrenforeal]

dead sexy

[VacMan]

As long as you're happy I guess. Nice front Roundel. :D

[misswin]

i can't see the photos, but regardless, i haz a sad.

[nismoracer65789]

looks good
now you need one of these :stickoutt
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l177/nismoracer65789/gt_3582.jpg

[David325e]

Sigh. Another M20/525 down.

[Steve547i]

Im looking forward to seeing this in person mike. I know you personally, and that you are a good guy and wont be an e36 douchebag.

[e34Croak]

Sicc Bro! Awesome color. e36 m3 has been and always will be on my bucket list of cars to own. s50 or s52?

[russiankid]

Sigh. Another M20/525 down.
Well his old car went to a BMW enthusiast. ;)

[bmwmech1]

paint the trim black, blehh

Not... Here's to another proper silver German sports car with color matched trim... makes it look much newer than it is... Cheers!:stickoutt

G.

[janders211]

Not... Here's to another proper silver German sports car with color matched trim... makes it look much newer than it is... Cheers!:stickoutt

G.

I sir, concur with you , sir.

[upallnight]

You got rid of an old man car for a yuppie car. LOL

[David325e]

Well his old car went to a BMW enthusiast. ;)
Say what? Tell me...

[russiankid]

Say what? Tell me...
I didn't buy it if that is what you're thinking, the previous owner of the M3 has it. The car, as seen from the M3, is in good hands.

[Grim Reaper]

Cool acquisition. E36 M3s are one of my favorites... just an all around great car.

[Steve547i]

With any luck you might be able to even trade for a ferarri f355!

[T444E]

With any luck you might be able to even trade for a ferarri f355!

Lame thread is lame. That moron has an M Coupe not an M3.

[mikemxbike4]

dead sexy


As long as you're happy I guess. Nice front Roundel. :D


i can't see the photos, but regardless, i haz a sad.


looks good
now you need one of these :stickoutt
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l177/nismoracer65789/gt_3582.jpg

Thanks guys.

Sigh. Another M20/525 down.

No, she is in hands of a good guy, who has some nice plans for it.


Im looking forward to seeing this in person mike. I know you personally, and that you are a good guy and wont be an e36 douchebag.


Sicc Bro! Awesome color. e36 m3 has been and always will be on my bucket list of cars to own. s50 or s52?

Thanks bro. It has s52b32 with CAI and UUC catback exhaust.


Well his old car went to a BMW enthusiast. ;)

It sure did.


Not... Here's to another proper silver German sports car with color matched trim... makes it look much newer than it is... Cheers!:stickoutt

G.


Cool acquisition. E36 M3s are one of my favorites... just an all around great car.

Thanks guys. Im happy to have a new toy to play with.

[kahluastud412]

You will be missed. I myself have been thinking of picking up an M3.

[bmwmech1]

I sir, concur with you , sir.

Sir, thank you, sir...

G.

[bfp9]

It better be a fricken manual.

[russiankid]

It better be a fricken manual.

If Mike got an automatic M3 I would personally drive to MA and chop his nads off.

[bfp9]

^lolz. Good i just wanted to make sure.

[5mall5nail5]

Damn dudes...

Put the black trim on though, for sure. The paint on the rear is definitely a little bit flawed. I think the black trim is what sets the car off to begin with. Looks like the front mesh could be replaced/redone. Like the wheels though (get the center caps!)

[bfp9]

Yea i would paint the trim black. Was this car ever tracked? Is it just the stock S52? Looks like a hell of a lot more fun than an m20 525i

[JesterMX6]

car looks great! but you're going to kick yourself for getting an OBDII car.

[filmy]

Congrats! THat think will be a blast to drive- as I'm already sure you've figured out. Nice color too.

Now where's the pic of it next to the cocktus?
:lol

[e34 life]

down grade :shifty

[tonyluvsilvia]

Mike, I know u will enjoy the car.. she's been great to me for the past year and a half! Still can't believe she's gone tho lol

[mikemxbike4]

Mike, I know u will enjoy the car.. she's been great to me for the past year and a half! Still can't believe she's gone tho lol

I'm sure I will. You gave her a great stance man. I think I'm going to leave the sleeves out of rear suspension because the stance is just right.

Id did feel weird today when I walked into gagage and saw her in there instead of e34.

Can't wait to see what you do to the 5er. I think I'm going to get strut braces for the M as the next mod.

[Crazyrodeo06]

Mike do you have any of the wheels from the e34? Or does tony have them all? In any case beautiful m and its the right color. Tony you set that thing up nicely.

[87shark]

It better be a fricken manual.

I think all M3 coupes 96 on were manual so no worries there.

[lovinlyfe4dub]

I saw an old lady(Gray hair and all) driving a yellow E36 M3 today.It was the most out of place thing ever.

[tonyluvsilvia]

I'm sure I will. You gave her a great stance man. I think I'm going to leave the sleeves out of rear suspension because the stance is just right.

Id did feel weird today when I walked into gagage and saw her in there instead of e34.

Can't wait to see what you do to the 5er. I think I'm going to get strut braces for the M as the next mod.


I was in the middle of researching widening the BBS's to 9.5 up front and 10 in the back. If we hadnt traded, that was the next phase. After that, addressing the little imperfections on the body and faux carbon fiber roof.

As for the 5, I'm researching some wheels on felgen garage and wokke's sites... but before making the commitment, I need to find a set of decent coilovers... has anyone ever done an E38 seat swap? Or retrofitted E46 memory seats? Got a few ideas lol

[GGray]

Welcome to the E36M3 club!.. I have two, fun cars. Great track cars... I'll be flogging my ltw replica in two weeks at Barber:alright

Make sure it has the Clutch Delay Valve taken out.. Probably does but check anyway they kill the clutch..

TONE of cool parts for them too!

turbo = :evil2

[Sam Son]

I think all M3 coupes 96 on were manual so no worries there.
no if anything from 96 on they offered the auto ..but knowing Mike I wouldnt worry about it being an auto

[mikemxbike4]

I was in the middle of researching widening the BBS's to 9.5 up front and 10 in the back. If we hadnt traded, that was the next phase. After that, addressing the little imperfections on the body and faux carbon fiber roof.

As for the 5, I'm researching some wheels on felgen garage and wokke's sites... but before making the commitment, I need to find a set of decent coilovers... has anyone ever done an E38 seat swap? Or retrofitted E46 memory seats? Got a few ideas lol

Wider wheels would be sick. I want to fix the mesh asap though and get new roundells lol.

Welcome to the E36M3 club!.. I have two, fun cars. Great track cars... I'll be flogging my ltw replica in two weeks at Barber:alright

Make sure it has the Clutch Delay Valve taken out.. Probably does but check anyway they kill the clutch..

TONE of cool parts for them too!

turbo = :evil2

Thanks man.


no if anything from 96 on they offered the auto ..but knowing Mike I wouldnt worry about it being an auto


I knew you had faith in me Mike lol

[tonyluvsilvia]

The 5 has kinda let me down 3x today... each time, it has difficulty starting- turns over but doesnt start. It finally does but only after a prayer, a few attempts, and a few strong expletives. Kinda embarassing leaving work, and taking the girl home after dinner tonight... I really dont think its the "loose contacts" in the ignition mechanism that u told me it was... otherwise it shouldnt even crank? Is there something else I should know? After the malfunctioning windshield washer, stuck rear window switches, vague/loose steering feel, broken passenger heated seat, major chips on the windshield, etc.... I really don't want any more "little surprises," Mike. Help!

[mikemxbike4]

The 5 has kinda let me down 3x today... each time, it has difficulty starting- turns over but doesnt start. It finally does but only after a prayer, a few attempts, and a few strong expletives. Kinda embarassing leaving work, and taking the girl home after dinner tonight... I really dont think its the "loose contacts" in the ignition mechanism that u told me it was... otherwise it shouldnt even crank? Is there something else I should know? After the malfunctioning windshield washer, stuck rear window switches, vague/loose steering feel, broken passenger heated seat, major chips on the windshield, etc.... I really don't want any more "little surprises," Mike. Help!

Tony, from what I have been told, there is a separate circuit in the ignition that powers the ECU. I'm sorry to hear about your trouble, but I really can't see any other places the problem could be coming from. The heated seat worked fine when last used/checked. Switches for the window just need cleaning as windows themselves go up and down fine if you use switches on the door. Again, I'm sorry for the trouble you are having and I hope they get resolved without any major hassle.

PS, the random no-start issue never happened to me more than once per day(maybe once a week), otherwise I'd get more into the problem myself so I can comfortably drive the car on daily basis.

[Tj Hunter]

Its weird to me, I went the opposite way of most people on here. I had an E36 M3, then found out how nice a 5 is to have as a DD. I personally only want a 3 around anymore for a weekend toy. For me it was too small as a DD.

Nice E36 though, please do get black moldings, the E36, IMHO, does not look good with painted moldings.

[russiankid]

The 5 has kinda let me down 3x today... each time, it has difficulty starting- turns over but doesnt start. It finally does but only after a prayer, a few attempts, and a few strong expletives. Kinda embarassing leaving work, and taking the girl home after dinner tonight... I really dont think its the "loose contacts" in the ignition mechanism that u told me it was... otherwise it shouldnt even crank? Is there something else I should know? After the malfunctioning windshield washer, stuck rear window switches, vague/loose steering feel, broken passenger heated seat, major chips on the windshield, etc.... I really don't want any more "little surprises," Mike. Help!

The loose steering is an E34 thing, can't really get away with it.

[pennpen]

steering box ftl

[IT Jedi]

Mike sorry to see you go to the dark side. Enjoy it though :)

Tony, that is not much of a list. You've got a pretty sweet 5 with a pretty impressive suspension. Also, as I'm sure you are aware, e34's are significantly higher on the head turn meter. Your efforts with that care will be rewarded. my .02