Kevin325i build thread

[Butters Stoch]

If you had a backup for your DD, then that would defeat the purpose of a DD. When the fuel pump in my tahoe went, I drove the e36 to work. I don't see the point of driving a "heavily" modded car everyday with the time and money that has been invested when there is a "backup." Not to mention the increased risk of a potential accident.

I have my turbo car, that's my daily for 3 out of the 4 seasons. It gets put away for winter. Then I also own a house, shop, and income property. This forces you to have a P/U truck or van of some sort, so I also have a pick up for my winter commute , and for other reasons regarding the above. The truck isn't a "backup" for the car. Its used only when needed. But the turbo car is daily driven 3/4 seasons.

[bmw328m52]

I have my turbo car, that's my daily for 3 out of the 4 seasons. It gets put away for winter. Then I also own a house, shop, and income property. This forces you to have a P/U truck or van of some sort, so I also have a pick up for my winter commute , and for other reasons regarding the above. The truck isn't a "backup" for the car. Its used only when needed. But the turbo car is daily driven 3/4 seasons.

Only fear I have with driving a heavily modded car is that the cost of the mods clearly outweigh the value of the car. I've seen too many times where my friends have been hit and the insurance undercut them. But I guess that is one of the risk even in an accident that isn't your fault. I'd rather avoid this situation all together. If someone has the funds to heavily modify a car, then they probably have the money to buy a cheap, reliable daily.

[Butters Stoch]

Only fear I have with driving a heavily modded car is that the cost of the mods clearly outweigh the value of the car. I've seen too many times where my friends have been hit and the insurance undercut them. But I guess that is one of the risk even in an accident that isn't your fault. I'd rather avoid this situation all together. If someone has the funds to heavily modify a car, then they probably have the money to buy a cheap, reliable daily.

Buy it back from INS, find another shell and transfer over. Not really an issue.

[Fender13Bender]

I have a take home work car, E30 beater, my booster red E36, and a duramax.

So I think I'm covered if my junk breaks.

[Def]

I'm not saying you can't drive your heavily modified turbo car often, but if you really need a "backup car," is it really fitting the definition of what most people would consider a daily driver? I'd say not.


I also don't get why most guys here think standalones are "unreliable." If anything, mine is MORE reliable than any stock ECU/DME. It has a ton of protection algorithms in place to protect the engine that you just won't get with a stock setup and a bunch of add on boxes.

[bmw328m52]

I'm not saying you can't drive your heavily modified turbo car often, but if you really need a "backup car," is it really fitting the definition of what most people would consider a daily driver? I'd say not.

Pretty much what I'm getting at...But if some are talented enough to buy a shell and transfer parts that haven't been damaged then I guess that's admirable too.

[Butters Stoch]

Daily driver = car that's driven daily. Pretty cut and dry.

Just cause you have a second car doesn't mean you don't have a daily driver.

You could have a Toyota Camry and a Dodge Dakota , the Camry is driven daily and the Dakota is used for dump runs and bullshit like that.

But because you "own" 2 cars does this mean you don't have a fu%@en daily driver ?

[lorithorn4]

Looks good, would be nice to see you at an autocross event.

[Def]

Daily driver = car that's driven daily. Pretty cut and dry.

Just cause you have a second car doesn't mean you don't have a daily driver.

You could have a Toyota Camry and a Dodge Dakota , the Camry is driven daily and the Dakota is used for dump runs and bullshit like that.

But because you "own" 2 cars does this mean you don't have a fu%@en daily driver ?

I said nothing about owning two cars. I said if you need a backup vehicle because the "DD" has the high potential for unreliability (i.e. more than 1 mechanical issue in 1-2 years), is it really a DD? Most would say no.

[Butters Stoch]

I said nothing about owning two cars. I said if you need a backup vehicle because the "DD" has the high potential for unreliability (i.e. more than 1 mechanical issue in 1-2 years), is it really a DD? Most would say no.

Who the hell now a days doesn't own 2 cars ? Anyone here ?

[pbonsalb]

I think the point is that you NEED to have 2 cars if one is modified on a budget to 3x stock power. It just isnt going to be as reliable as stock and there may be conditions when you dont want to or cant drive it. Maybe winter snow, maybe rain, maybe hot days because there is no AC, maybe when you have to carry 4 but cant because you have a roll bar, or maybe when you need to fix some of the bunch of extra stuff you added to the car or have some project you need to do on it that you would not need to do on a stock car.

[Def]

Who the hell now a days doesn't own 2 cars ? Anyone here ?

You're still missing the point.

I think the point is that you NEED to have 2 cars if one is modified on a budget to 3x stock power. It just isnt going to be as reliable as stock and there may be conditions when you dont want to or cant drive it. Maybe winter snow, maybe rain, maybe hot days because there is no AC, maybe when you have to carry 4 but cant because you have a roll bar, or maybe when you need to fix some of the bunch of extra stuff you added to the car or have some project you need to do on it that you would not need to do on a stock car.

Exactly.

[pbonsalb]

I'll be honest. My car is compromised. And it has full interior, ac, heat, even snow tires and wheels. It is loud, stiff, has a noisy 1 piece driveshaft, a heavy clutch with grabby ceramic disk, and a whole lot of extra wiring and parts. No way is it a great daily driver. If it was my only car I would be stranded at times. But I enjoy driving it and did 8k miles in 2015 in it -- more than in my E90M3.

[Butters Stoch]

Well, from mid April to late November I drive a 650+whp car to work 6 days a week.
Then drive it home, then to the grocery store, and to where ever I feel like. Then on sunday, I get up early when the highway is clear and go for about 2 hours of blasting around. <---- period , = daily driver.

I'm not missing any points. The original comment was "its stupid to daily drive a heavily modified car" .

If that's not "Daily driving" then maybe , someone would like to define "daily driving " so I can better understand.

Original comment

Heavily modifying a DD is a stupid move.

[bmw328m52]

A daily driven vehicle is a transportation device that is used throughout all seasons of the year. True or False?

[chikinhed]

Jeesh, I'm embarrassed to say that I daily drive my car, no second car, year round. To work, to the grocery store to autox, track days and to the drag strip and home. I also pick up parts and supplies for work so I guess it's also my work truck. I only commute about 35 miles a day and it doesn't really snow here so I don't have it as bad as some of you.

I have been thinking about getting a second car for a couple of years now, does that count?

Sent from my GTX3582R

[hsvturbo]

To classify as a daily driven vehicle, you must drive it every day.


Why is this so hard to understand?

[pbonsalb]

Jeesh, I'm embarrassed to say that I daily drive my car, no second car, year round. To work, to the grocery store to autox, track days and to the drag strip and home. I also pick up parts and supplies for work so I guess it's also my work truck. I only commute about 35 miles a day and it doesn't really snow here so I don't have it as bad as some of you.

I have been thinking about getting a second car for a couple of years now, does that count? Sent from my GTX3582R

That is impressive, because you have done a lot of complex projects on your car. Most of us can't get those done in one night to be back on the road the next day. As I recall, you even had an engine failure along the way, so to fix that in a day is even more impressive. If you can get a second car, there will be less pressure. It is a nice luxury if you can afford it.

[chikinhed]

As I recall, you even had an engine failure along the way, so to fix that in a day is even more impressive.

LOL! I had a second car when my engine popped a few years back but eventually sold it when someone gave me a '98 540i 6-speed with s blown engine. As it turned out his mechanic falsely diagnosed the issue and I had it running great for $500 in parts. That was going to be my winter car but within three months I lent it to a friend that totalled it turning left in an intersection. Insurance paid me $6500 + the car, I stripped it and sold the parts and walked away with close to $10000.

I hoping another good deal like that shows up again but in the mean time I'm pretty happy with how solid my car has been for the last couple of years.

Sent from my GTX3582R

[Kevin325i]

I'm don't know why I feel like I need to do this but here's the break down of what's happened to the car over the last 6 years I've owned it. It hasn't been sitting in pieces coming together the whole time collecting dust. There was a nearly 2 year gap that it sat for while I finished college, got a job, and moved.

07/2010: Purchase 100% stock completely blown out suspension 328i automatic
08/2011: Running/driving, standalone, turbo, 5 speed, m3 brakes-hubs-trailing arms- axles etc
11/2011: Stored for winter
04/2012: Driving all summer, daily driver for most of it
11/2012: Store 200 miles away

2013 Finish college, Start new job, move, car sits whole time

06/2014: Assemble new engine
09/2014: New engine in car and running/driving
06/2015: Daily driving
10/2015: Stored again
12/2015: AEM install

Jeesh, I'm embarrassed to say that I daily drive my car, no second car, year round. To work, to the grocery store to autox, track days and to the drag strip and home. I also pick up parts and supplies for work so I guess it's also my work truck. I only commute about 35 miles a day and it doesn't really snow here so I don't have it as bad as some of you.

I have been thinking about getting a second car for a couple of years now, does that count?

Sent from my GTX3582R

That's very impressive. I like being able to work at my own pace since I hate having to fix things in a rush to make it to work the next day. It just makes the hobby not fun.

[NOTORIOUS VR]

To classify as a daily driven vehicle, you must drive it every day.


Why is this so hard to understand?

You must?

That sounds odd.... I don't see how anyone can tell someone they can only have 1 car and it has to be driven every single day .

I consider my BMW to be a daily meaning I could jump in and drive it any single day I chose to. It's not a track car, its not a show car. But it's a 100% road worthy and reliable car. But I also have a 2nd (and sometimes 3rd) car that I enjoy driving as well.

I also don't see why you have to drive a car through all seasons to make a DD classification... Although I have driven my turbo BMW in the winter, I no longer have to do so because I have a car better suited to the task (AWD > RWD). That doesn't mean I can't. I just chose not to anymore.

[Fender13Bender]

Not sure why anyone would want to drive an E36 in the winter anyway. Lots of them are rusting and salty roads won't help.

[Butters Stoch]

Sorry, Kevin.

[zJACKRABBIT]

I like being able to work at my own pace since I hate having to fix things in a rush to make it to work the next day. It just makes the hobby not fun.

Most truth I've seen all day! This is exactly how I feel.

[Kevin325i]

Sorry, Kevin.

This is like the most viewz my thread has ever gotten.

I feel so popular.