My Project Car

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I purchased my M3 about mid summer of '08... the car had been very poorly taken care of, and needless to say I fixed what I could afford and then drove the $#%@ out of it!... Now its not being driven, so I'm going to attempt to afford more parts and get her in better shape.
The list of things to do:

1. Interior
-Fix Sunroof (DONE)
-Remove dash (DONE)
-Inspect/Replace Heatercore (DONE)
-Change/clean airducts (DONE)
-Fix Heat/AC Assembly (DONE)
-Fix Speedometer (DONE)
-Fix Airbag Light (TBD)
-Fix Horn button (DONE)
-Fix battery drain (NOT DONE)
-Replace gear shifter and boot (TBD)
-Replace shifter bushings (Maybe not)
-Replace Carpet (TBD)
-Fix Vent on dash (DONE)
-Fix glove box sag (DONE)

2. Suspension/Drivetrain/Brakes
-Fix Springs (DONE)
-Replace Guibo (TBD)
-Replace Pads (DONE)
-Replace Rotors (DONE)
-Replace all bad sensors (DONE?)
-Get alignment (DONE)
-Look into getting the nice rims unbent (TBD)
-Get temp rims (DONE)
-Get tires for temp rims (DONE)
3. Engine
-Replace Radiator (DONE)
-Replace Coil packs (TBD)
-Oil Change (TBD)

4. Body Work
-Front Bumper Respray (TBD)
-Get Foglights (TBD)
-Headlight upgrade (TBD)
-Fix dents/scratches (TBD)
-Respray Arctic Silver (Optional) (TBD)
5. Miscellaneous
-replacement FOB
-check security battery

Wow what a list. ^_^

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02/05/09
Pulled the broken rear springs out. Check them out!...
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-05-09/DSCF0001.jpg
check out what they did to my tires!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-05-09/DSCF0011.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-05-09/DSCF0010.jpg
I needed new ones anyways... other shots of BMW goodness in the folder
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-05-09/
MMMM sexy Rim
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-05-09/DSCF0003.jpg
They need work. need to update my list

[Evoeater]

Wow sounds like a lot work...

[-=The Boss=-]

Looks good!

I have a friend that dropped a 600hp LS2 into a similar car...:eek:

[RCKSTR]

very clean looking car:) and ya, nice spring:unamused: did you replace it with stock springs or aftermarket? and I love the way those wheels look on the car!

[Bu11dogg2]

nice!! *subscribe*

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very clean looking car:) and ya, nice spring:unamused: did you replace it with stock springs or aftermarket? and I love the way those wheels look on the car!
Thanks!
Ya ALL the springs were broken... fronts were worse.
I replaced the springs with H&R sports... i believe it's a .75 drop in the front and .25 in the rear? or maybe that's swapped. I'm borrowing my coworkers spring compressor tonight to finish the installation. I am going to "order my list/add to it" because I'm bored at work.
ya those rims are my favorite... the only other type that I can see on my car are the stock Contours... but these are so much wider and they're 18's and not 17's. I wish they made the Contours the same size as my PG1's, that would be awesome!

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Update: Sorry no pictures... camera battery was dead and I'm lazy ;)
Friday: wire-brushed the spring 'cups' and primered them and painted them. also found some surface rust on the inner wheelwell from some rubbing, so I primed and painted those.

Saturday: Me and my buddy installed the new rear springs. put it all back together, and cleaned the garage. also got the moonroof unstuck and opened...

I'll have to post pictures of my stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid job on the moonroof... so disappointed in myself! I used RTB and scotch tape to seal the moonroof... WHAT A MORON!!!!! :spin:
Pulling the moonroof out tonight.... I hope *Crosses fingers*

[Service@ExeterSubaru]

Moon roofs are a pain :mad:

Good luck!

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Update: 02/09/09
Well I found a semi-easy way to pull the moonroof, but sadly the inner piece won't come free (like its suppose to in the DIY thing)... SOOO the headliner is coming out...
here's my crapjob of the moonroof.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-09-09/DSCF0001.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-09-09/DSCF0002.jpg
I also removed my Stereo and found a dead mouse, and LOTS of rust on the radio...
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-09-09/DSCF0007.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-09-09/DSCF0008.jpg
Rusty Radio. Upgrade time :) (when I have money :-\)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-09-09/DSCF0014.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-09-09/DSCF0011.jpg
Folder> http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-09-09/

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Update: 02-10-09
Got the headliner out
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-10-09/DSCF0001.jpg
found out why water was filling the passenger side
This:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-10-09/DSCF0013.jpg
Should look like this:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-10-09/DSCF0014.jpg
Also in that photo the 2 rusty pipes there, they move horribly and bend down into my headliner, pushing it and everything. more pictures in the folder
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-10-09/
Moonroof should be out tomorrow! Hopefully!

[cman7]

I can't help but feeling I've seen this car for sale before. Did you buy it on one of these forums? On craigslist? I remember thinking it was a good deal for an m3 but still too much for what condition it was in.

[RCKSTR]

good to see you found the water problem:)

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I had posted it for more just because that's how much it was worth to me :)
I bought it off my friend who bought it from the original owners down in FL, his aunt and uncle. they did the AA gen II exhaust and the Hamann Rims... because they're LOADED... they have a sick Porsche 911...
I had dropped my price to $6500 but no one bited, so I just decided its time to not sell it and start making it new. I was trying to sell it because at the time I had 4+ cars... and I needed to move out of my old apartment due to some irresponsible roomates.
On the plus side, I talked to a guy last night about my piano that's for sale, and he said he could get me some BMW parts as trade as he works at a local dealership... so Now I need to figure out what I need to replace as trade... I'm thinking Radiator, and heater core. That way my entire cooling system will be overhauled.

[cman7]

I had posted it for more just because that's how much it was worth to me :)
I bought it off my friend who bought it from the original owners down in FL, his aunt and uncle. they did the AA gen II exhaust and the Hamann Rims... because they're LOADED... they have a sick Porsche 911...
I had dropped my price to $6500 but no one bited, so I just decided its time to not sell it and start making it new. I was trying to sell it because at the time I had 4+ cars... and I needed to move out of my old apartment due to some irresponsible roomates. car's not for sale anymore... unless you wanna give me way more then what it's worth for it ;) ;)
On the plus side, I talked to a guy last night about my piano that's for sale, and he said he could get me some BMW parts as trade as he works at a local dealership... so Now I need to figure out what I need to replace as trade... I'm thinking Radiator, and heater core. That way my entire cooling system will be overhauled.

Nice. I didn't mean to be rude about it, I just remembered seeing it on CL for a lot of $$$ with a lot of problems. I guess it's good you were up front about it. I'd much prefer knowing what needs to be done then figuring it out later. But 6k? If I didn't have the worst insurance rates in the world I would have been all over that.

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Don't worry, didn't take it as being rude. I know I overpriced it... I was just hoping there was a sucker out there somewhere ;)
Update: 02-11-09
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-11-09/DSCF0001.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-11-09/DSCF0004.jpg
It wasn't that hard ;)
Broken part:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-11-09/DSCF0002.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/02-11-09/DSCF0003.jpg

[RCKSTR]

is that a slider for the sun roof? looks like you're making alot of progress with the car:)

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ya, that's one of them. it's suppose to be 1 piece... both were broken, still haven't figured out why only one side was going up though... once I clean it all i'll put it back together and figure out what else I need.
Ya I've made a lot more headway then last year... at least BMW makes their cars like lego's... so easy to take apart! No idea how much I love working on it... I'm in the groove, and I'm trying to stick with it. as soon as I sell some stuff i'll have money for some parts. :) :)

[RCKSTR]

ya, that's one of them. it's suppose to be 1 piece... both were broken, still haven't figured out why only one side was going up though... once I clean it all i'll put it back together and figure out what else I need.
Ya I've made a lot more headway then last year... at least BMW makes their cars like lego's... so easy to take apart! No idea how much I love working on it... I'm in the groove, and I'm trying to stick with it. as soon as I sell some stuff i'll have money for some parts. :) :)

oh ok, I thought so but I wasn't sure. are the bmw parts super expensive like everyone tends to say or are they normal priced like other brands?

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depends what it is really... the whole sunroof assembly is 600+... not sure how much for any other car... I dont need the whole thing... just small pieces... those clips that are broken are $22 each... i believe... thats dealer cost though... I can probably get them much cheaper used on the bimmer forums.
www.realoem.com
I go there to look up my part numbers.

[CTATV]

wow that first picture looks like the hawtness in the first picture and is a reall ball of worms in the rest of the pics

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haha ya the first picture is when my friend first got the car. and it was all downhill from there... if you look carefully, you can see the foglight is already broken... that was the first thing to break when he owned it I believe... SIGH... at least he did the fluid changes... and washed/waxed the car all the time... until it sat for 2 years... outside.... in the woods.... with a trashbag on the roof... with rocks on top of that... SIGH
When I'm done with the car, it will look just as good as the first picture, hopefully better. :)

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Removing the Dash tonight I think... we'll see... right now I've hit a stopping point with the moonroof... i found all the broken pieces... just need to find the pieces for cheaper... BMW crap is more expensive then I had hoped. :-\
stupid clips and little pieces in the moonroof... they add up quickly...
damn V-day... slowed me down.

[Bu11dogg2]

Find any used parts?

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haha ya the first picture is when my friend first got the car. and it was all downhill from there... if you look carefully, you can see the foglight is already broken... that was the first thing to break when he owned it I believe... SIGH... at least he did the fluid changes... and washed/waxed the car all the time... until it sat for 2 years... outside.... in the woods.... with a trashbag on the roof... with rocks on top of that... SIGH
When I'm done with the car, it will look just as good as the first picture, hopefully better. :)


why???? :(

did he just romp on it or a lot of stuff went wrong and he just didnt fix it. how did it end up in the woods, and for 2 years? :eek:

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He lives in the woods... pretty much... really nasty dirt roads, lots of really large potholes... that never get fixed... basically he was driving home and he snapped the front driverside spring... he managed to drive it all the way to his house... where he parked it just off the side of the driveway... and there it sat for 2 years...

Edit: I haven't looked for any used parts yet... I found a sunroof "cassette" but it's $75 and It sounded like it has the same problem I had... soooo I'm going to hit up a couple junk yards later this week (If they'll let me)... I saw some BMW's in rathes... i hope they share the same internal sunroof parts :) :) :) it'll make my life easier.

[RCKSTR]

goodluck with the search at the junkyards, I'm doing the same kinda hunt at the junkyards with my buddy. we're looking for the "bulkhead" wireharness for my friend so he doesn't have any downtime on his motor swap:o if I see any cars like yours I'll take pics and send them to you:)
HappyHunting!

[RCKSTR]

and ya, best thing about junkyards is... You don't have to put the car back together:up: we'll be taking the dash out and putting it in the back seat if we find an impreza:lol:

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Nice let me know if you spot any ... what yard do you go to? I know of one just outside of Keene, But i'm sure they don't have any bmw's... But the one I normally hit up is about 2 minutes in Mass... Toy City Salvage I believe the place is called... the guys are real nice there, and you can normally talk them down/strike deals w/them.
They have TONS of subaru's there... and the BMW's are right when you walk in... but you can't pick and pull off those cars.. they have to do it... expensive cars... expensive parts :-\ there was a nice Porsche 944 there once with white leather interior... everything looked mint... except for the hood which someone keyed "Bussy" on... used to say something else...
But ya... you pick it and pull it and just bring the piece to them and throw an offer...
I bought a rear spoiler wing for my jetta there once for $25... new they're $150 (at the time)... and no not a huge aluminum wing or anything like that... it was a little black lip piece that just sat on the trunk.
To put this Post back on track, I didn't remove the Dash last night... Started watching Smallville instead... Don't hate!

[cman7]

I think that's in Winchendon Mass, right? There's a junkyard in newport that has plenty of stuff as well.

While on your travels, let me know if you see a Passenger door for a 2001 Honda Civic coupe. Preferably black with the EX trim (power windows, locks, painted mirror & handle).

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Yup, I couldnt' think of the town... just know how to drive there. If anyones down in that area, it would be nice if they could go check that place out and see if they have any BMW's in there and if so if they have good sunroof assemblies... and if so could take pictures of it for me to look at... and if so buy it for under $100 and let me know... and then I will provide $100 for it. key there is to get it for like $50 then you just made $50 finders fee ;)

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Update:

Well I have been searching for the last couple days for parts, and watching way to many smallville episodes... and I think I've found a parts car that I might be purchasing in the next couple weeks. If I do purchase this car, I'll have 90% of the parts to complete my bmw... sensors, radiator, dash, steeringwheel, driveshaft ujoint thing, sunroof assembly, misc interior parts, etc etc... only thing i'll need to buy is the carpet... which I can get from any E36 car... score for me! good thing is the car will cost me $1000, and when I'm done, I can sell off the remaining parts I can't use but can pull off the chassis before it goes to the scrapyard. Score for me!! All the parts I need... buying separately... would cost me a lot more then that! Should have done this to begin with!

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Update:
I have a new sunroof assembly. Turns out i'm not going to buy the parts car off the guy... just buy all the parts I need... great guy, GREAT prices, looking forward to the business with him. Will post pics later.

[RCKSTR]

nice, finding a parts car you can buy the parts you need off of is the best! :) went to the junk yard and didn't see anything for you so I'm glad you found one allready:lol: junkyards are the best, got a full dash harness w/ ecu for only $25 :eek:

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Update:
Started ripping into my dash...
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/03-06-09/DSCF0111.jpg
got all the gunk off my sunroof, but destroyed the finish in the process. oh well
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/03-06-09/DSCF0124.jpg
Notice the rusty stuff under all the dash stuff... it's all gotta get out and get cleaned. pain in the arse!!!
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/03-06-09/DSCF0115.jpg

More Pictures:
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/03-06-09/

[cman7]

I'm happy now that you kept the car and didn't sell it. I don't think anyone would go this deep to fix it right. Can't wait to see it fully functioning.

[RCKSTR]

dash bars suck to get out, good luck! looks like things are coming along, can't wait for more updates. are you scuff'n the bar down or using the special rust paint on it?

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I'm going to pull it all out and paint it I think... we'll see when I get there... first all the other crap needs to come out... and there's a TON of bolts :-\ it'll be interesting putting it all back together correctly haha

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Update:
Got the entire dash out... found some more dead things... yum... tossed the nest before I got pictures, will get pictures tonight... before I vacuum... going to be putting all the pieces in my room so I can hand clean them when i'm bored... Might be buying a set of oem rims to run while I get mine redone.

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http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/03-09-09/DSCF0001.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/03-09-09/DSCF0006.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/03-09-09/DSCF0002.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/03-09-09/DSCF0003.jpg
Got my sunroof area cleaned up... I ripped off the seal, so I need a new one... oh well.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/03-09-09/DSCF0004.jpg

That's where I'm at now.

Now I need a new carpet... ANYONE??? I'm looking and I can't find ANY... any E36 sedan with a black carpet works, but I can't find any local :( Anyone know of where I can get one?

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Small Edit:
Found 3 semi-local guys with Carpets, as well as other parts I need
(foglights, headlights, etc etc)
Hopefully i'll be buying a Carpet and Heatercore assembly from someone this weekend.
I'll be down in NH (Keene area) and MA (Boston area) this weekend... see if anyone spots me!

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Edit:
This weekend buying the following:
-Complete Set (5) Staggered 17" Contour Rims (3 7.5" and 2 8.5") fronts already have pilot sports on them! score!
-Radiator
-heater assembly
-center vent
-abs sensors
-black oem carpet!!!! SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The car will start coming back together really soon! SO EXCITED!
when I get the tax return back, i'll buy the brakes, ss lines, sunroof gasket, and whatever else I need.


SOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!

[RCKSTR]

nice, any idea on when the target date to have this back on the road?

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I'm shooting for mid May. I am in my buddies wedding on may 24th and I want to drive this car there. mid may gives me alittle spare time to make sure everything back together correctly and there isn't anymore problems with it.
The rims I'm getting:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/wheel3a.jpg

Edit: this isn't an actual rim... the ones I'm getting are near perfect condition with no curbage or anything... SUPER EXCITED!!!!!! :-D :-D :-D!!

[RCKSTR]

I like them, which M are they normally from? I know nothing about these cars :o

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I believe they were part of the "performance" or "Luxury" package for the M3 Coupe and Sedan... though I'm not positive... not at all... All I know is they will look slick on my bmw... almost as slick as my current rims.... I wish they made them in 18's... 18's fit very nicely in my wheelwells. :)
head'n out soon to go pick up parts from the guy with the parts car sedan... I'm going to be chill'n with him while I rip the guts out of the dash.

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Update:
Went to the guys house/factory/huge garage/storage place... OMG his setup is SICKKKKK
got to sit in an E46 (His dad's)... SO SICK... interior looks like Aphrodite's... aka The Sex!.... I <3 that car.... and lets just say I'm now in the market :D... if anyone wants to buy my M3 when it's done... I won't complain.

Anyways back to the real world... Me and my buddy went down there, I pulled the whole heater core assembly out, without breaking it... also got a window switch, new glovebox, new OEM cassette player, radiator, and misc nuts/bolts... his contact for the rug stiffed him for getting it this weekend, so he's going to let me know today if the carpet has been cut... If it has been then I can wait to get it a little longer, and put my new heater core in this week... but if it's not cut... then I need to wait until I get the rug in before I put my new heatercore in. Next on my list, Pull the old heater core assembly out, put new radiator in, buy radiator hose kit. maybe a new clutch fan as well... After that, cooling system will be fully overhauled.
Then it's off to the sunroof assembly.

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Update: This is a fake update... My car is taking a sharp right turn... it'll be a pretty big surprise if everything falls together... I'm stoked... SUPER SUPER stoked!
Last night I didn't get to the car... got the parts in the garage... and then after that.... Me and my roommate decided to kill a box of wine followed by another bottle... aka ... I was done for the night. played a ish ton of pool though. I'm not healthy today... blaaa

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another fake update, My nickname has changed so all my stalkers can easily see which forums I'm in.

[The Stig]

:lol:

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REAL UPDATE!
Got my rims! some of you might have noticed them in my car at the meet.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/MEETS/SUBARU%2003-28-09/DSCF0053.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/MEETS/SUBARU%2003-28-09/DSCF0054.jpg
all 5 are 8.5" so now I just have to get a pair of 7.5" for the fronts and then i'll almost be ready for the brake upgrades.... ooooo soooo sooon... need that tax return money... i gotta get on that... soooner then later! haha
no pic of this, but I have almost got my heatercore assembly out... trying to not break the really sticky gasket between the firewall and it so I can reuse it... have a sunroof seal coming in wed. next week from the local bmw place. they bent me over... oh well... can't get it anywhere else.

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CRAPPY UPDATE: one of my f'n new rims has an F'n crack in it! son of a mother trucking biscuit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SO ANGRY!!!!
its my fault... i should have looked at them better.... cracks can be fixed right? or are they junk after that point?

[cman7]

Thats rough. I was in the process of fixing curb rash on my set of RS wheels earlier.

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ANOTHER CRAPPY UPDATE:
the rims are 7.5" not 8.5" ... at least thats what they are stamped on the back... So angry with myself right now... stupid stupid stupid. I guess I'm not destined for a staggered look with contours... I'm going to just get freak'n tires toss them on... and be done... I'll run them as is... should be ok... i'll just have less traction but w/e... who needs traction when you have RWD?
Leaving to MD and then DC Thursday AM... getting back Sunday... after that... I'll get the BMW done in a week! I hope... 18th 19th of april is when I want the car back together.

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ANOTHER CRAPPY UPDATE:
the rims are 7.5" not 8.5" ... at least thats what they are stamped on the back... So angry with myself right now... stupid stupid stupid. I guess I'm not destined for a staggered look with contours... I'm going to just get freak'n tires toss them on... and be done... I'll run them as is... should be ok... i'll just have less traction but w/e... who needs traction when you have RWD?
Leaving to MD and then DC Thursday AM... getting back Sunday... after that... I'll get the BMW done in a week! I hope... 18th 19th of april is when I want the car back together.

Bummer man, when i saw them at the meet at a glance they seemed mad decient. Get your car back togeather and deal with it later tho heh, i want to see that thing running.:D

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2 weeks is my unofficial due date... personal date I guess... after that... get it running and have everything back together... I'm actually going to sell it I think... so I can upgrade :) :) :)
I found the way to do it, and I think i'm going to do it. E46 M3 here I come!!

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Update: reassembled the heatercore unit... it's sitting in the car waiting for me to put it back in... I'm going to leave my crap carpet in there for now... and do the typical single cut around the heater core ... so when I get the new carpet... i won't have to take all the stuff out again (Just the front seats which is SUPER easy)... tomorrow the Heatercore assembly goes back in, and the radiator goes back in... also need to source out secondary fan assembly, mine is locked... which could definitely explain the overheating when idle... that and maybe my fan clutch is done... both should be cheap and easy to fix. yay! No pics today... sorry guys.
ALSO, going to leave the sunroof out temporarily, and get some cheap window seal to put around the sunroof so I can just put that in... and then when I really want to put it all back together, i can. but for now... Don't care.

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Updated: Last night, I put the heater assembly back in, have that bolted back down.
bolted the steering column support back in (though I came across 4 similar bolts so I'm unsure which goes where... I epic fail at labeling)... going to put all the stuff back together on the passenger side, then the dash will be ready to go back in. I HOPE I don't forget to put something in... and I HOPE my heatercore doesn't leak when I fill it all up... maybe I'll test that before I put the dash back in... good think'n... Radiator stuff goes back in tonight... need to get new radiator hoses, and clamps. So much to do, I'll get a bunch done tonight... I hope.

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Update:
Hooked the heatercore up, put in the radiator, reinstalled everything in the engine compartment... filled it up with water, turned the car on... started overheating... obvious cause is lots of air in the system... so I had my roomate turn the hose on and let it flood the overflow tank... finally got all the air out... my car runs, gets to temp... sits there for a little while and then starts to overheat... I'm excited!!!!
my auxiliary fan is broken (frozen), so when I get that replaced, I shouldn't have any problems with it!!! it won't overheat anymore when i'm idling !!! SCORE!!!
I assembled my sunroof cassette together (added the panel to the new cassette) and cleaned/regreased the channels... it's ready to go in today... then I can put the new sunroof seal on, and hopefully it won't leak at all... then the headliner goes back in... and then the dash goes on. hopefully I can get a good scan of everything before that happens to make sure none of the wires are messed up.
after that... new tires on my contours... not running staggered I guess.. oh well...
about that time, new brakes should be arriving... as well as new aux fan. then my car will be on the road for summer fun! SCORE! I need to start taking pictures again.

[cman7]

Could have sworn I saw this car at Panera in keene earlier today. But if you're still installing stuff it probably wasn't you.

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Nope, not me...
BAD UPDATE: the sunroof cassette I got doesn't fit... it's not the same size... SOOOOO whoever said the sedan cassette will fit the coupe... THEY LIE!!! another Epic fail... so now I have to rip all the guts out... remember how they go... and put it all in my old cassette body... so now I have to drill out rivets and reinstall them, one hassle I really did not want to deal with... oh well... guess now it's a perfect time for a DIY sunroof mechanics removal/install.

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Update: ALSO yesterday I sent my rims in to get mounted with some tires... SCORE for me!
>>>> $350 = 4 new tires + mount and balance <<<<

DAMN STRAIGHT I WENT CHEAPO ON THE TIRES!
they look sweet though, so hopefully they perform well... size= 235/40 R17, speed rating V... I think i'm all set.
Also I was focused on the negative last night... buttt I did pull the BMW out and drive it down the road... yes it didn't have a dash or sunroof or pass seat... but it drove... I noticed a slight sag on the rear driver side though, so I dunno why... I just replaced the rear springs... so maybe they haven't settled right? or something... i'll check when I put on the new tires. new brakes coming soon :)
Tonight my plans are to put on my new rims/tires, and make a DIY on how to pull the sunroof apart once the cassette is out of the car.

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Update:
so I FINALLY got the sunroof all situated... it works, barely.. I'm not going to use it much so I don't care... got the sunroof in, headliner in, all the pieces holding it up in, tonight I will put the Dash in.

Found out that my Brakes were shipped out this morning, and they are expected to reach my house by Thursday. yay!

This coming weekend hopefully the car will be almost done... still need to figure out the ABS light and the airbag light. hmmmmm
Edited the first page too

[RCKSTR]

its good to hear the projects almost back on the road :)

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It feels good too... I'm so excited... hopefully when it's back together and I actually start driving it again, I won't want to sell it haha
the Bimmerforums BLOW btw... you hardly ever get any help on it, and it's always criticism about how you're going to F up your car unless its done this way or that.
I need tribal knowledge from BMW people... anyone here???

[RCKSTR]

vtbimmer :) he'd be the go-to guy when it comes to all that is high-end :)

[vtbimmer]

Ahhhhaa I know this car. I saw it on craigslist when I was looking for a M3. This was the same time I went and looked at a estoril blue one on craigslist in NH.
Looks nice and its the right color :D

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haha yup... I had it on there for awhile... so how familiar are you with E36's??? S52's...
Edit: go here and read it
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1216852
I've already figured out the speedometer issue (I called a guy to confirm the input is only in coming from the rear diff sensor... so its a dead wire somewhere... just need to trace it)

I need some answers regarding the electric fans... also located here:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1216612

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Update: dashboard going in, trying to find out what screws go where :-\... I definitely should of labeled them a little better!... its almost all in... just trying to remember what screws were in the top by the vent... there were 3 of them... and I can't find them :-\... also don't remember what ones they were... Shucks!
I guess really it doesn't matter, as long as the dash is held down :)
should be in before I go to bed tonight.

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Dash is in.
about 6 more parts to put in the interior, then it's time for the Brakes, and hopefully fixing the speed sensor. after thats done, the Aux fan motor should arrive, and I'll be putting that back in... I need the codes scanned, the new radiator hoses put in, and a coolant flush and oil change.... the Guibo needs to be replaced eventually... but whatever... i can do that later.

[RCKSTR]

nice, so it sounds like you found what screws went where! I hate having extra screws/bolts and don't know where they go :unamused:
I've got a bag full of extra parts :lol:

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ya... Weight Reduction ;) hahahahahahahahaha
Interior is almost back together... I'm sick so I'm not at work... so at least I can work on the bmw for a little while... not feel'n to great though... hopefully i get better before the weekend... I want my bmw on the road Saturday!

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Everything's back in! well... for the most part... Aux fan is out... and some misc covers and bolts/screws are out still... not sure where they go but whatever... now I just need a lug bolt set... mine are to long because the Hamann's needed longer bolts... so now they rub on the brake dust cover when the car moves... sounds horrible... hopefully i can pick those up tomorrow... along with changing my insurance... and swapping out the radiator hoses and putting good coolant in... need to change my oil too... kinda forgot about a filter i think... hopefully i bought one the other day...

[cman7]

Nice! I can't wait to see this thing rolling around Keene. :D

[RCKSTR]

let me know when this will be back on the road and we'll have a meet in Keene again :) I'd like to see this in person :D

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So excited to drive it today when I get home!

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I DROVE IT TO THE GAS STATION TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got 10DOLLARS worth of gas... and then I drank MANY BEERs... and now I have an AWESOME AVATAR to match my awesome stickers on my cars!!!!!!! needs to be silver though to match 100%

[vtbimmer]

Nice, cant wait to see it in person. Sounds like she got a lot of love.

[cman7]

Celebratory Pics?

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I was alittle drunk last night... I'll have to wash the skank up and snap some pictures... but first I need to put my gf's tires on her subaru and go get my brakes... they're at the fedex warehouse and i doubt they're going to deliver to me today.

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LATE UPDATE:
I put on my brakes... Awhile ago hahaha
Also put on my Contour Rims/tires, had to get new bolts for the front as mine were to long (Hamann's are a little wider I guess)
Got my speedometer working... turns out both lines that run from the sensor to the instrument panel are cut somewhere... probably the same with my ABS sensor... but I haven't found the cut yet... haven't really looked hard yet... I temporarily ran wires from the good section to the cluster and it's working now.
Have a scantool coming in tomorrow (I HOPE!)... that can scan and reset EVERYTHING in my BMW... EVERYTHING!!!!!!! ABS AIRBAG< ETC ETC ETC ETC!! It can scan and reset MOST BMW's so if anyone else here has some funky problems with their BMW, pm me and I'll see if I can scan it....
still need some misc. interior trim pieces... still need a new carpet, but i've put it on hold... spent a lot of money the past couple weeks. STILL need to get pictures

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LATE UPDATE:
I put on my brakes... Awhile ago hahaha
Also put on my Contour Rims/tires, had to get new bolts for the front as mine were to long (Hamann's are a little wider I guess)
Got my speedometer working... turns out both lines that run from the sensor to the instrument panel are cut somewhere... probably the same with my ABS sensor... but I haven't found the cut yet... haven't really looked hard yet... I temporarily ran wires from the good section to the cluster and it's working now.
Have a scantool coming in tomorrow (I HOPE!)... that can scan and reset EVERYTHING in my BMW... EVERYTHING!!!!!!! ABS AIRBAG< ETC ETC ETC ETC!! It can scan and reset MOST BMW's so if anyone else here has some funky problems with their BMW, pm me and I'll see if I can scan it....
still need some misc. interior trim pieces... still need a new carpet, but i've put it on hold... spent a lot of money the past couple weeks. STILL need to get pictures


3 week update for pictures? I wanna see :D

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haha ya I need to get on that huh... I have a couple shots, I just haven't put them on Photobucket yet. been busy building our deck and putting in the hot tub! yay for building nice things on a house I don't even own! DUH DUH DUH

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As of today
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/06-05-09/DSCF0025.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/06-05-09/DSCF0026.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/06-05-09/DSCF0027.jpg

And we can't forget the Subaru (ignore the huge crack in the windshield):spin:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b118/Jeepr30/BMW%20M3/06-05-09/DSCF0029.jpg

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Bumping this thread back to life,
my radiator exploded a couple weeks ago (last month really)
CarQuest (or bond?) actually had an M3 radiator in stock! I luckly even blew the radiator right there, so I pulled in, bought it, and installed it in their parking lot... I celebrated later that day at the pig roast we threw... it was a grand old time.
moving on... Now the BMW is for sale. see the for sale thread in the member classified area. I hate to see it go, but I can't wait to drive my new toy around!

[R-raid]

the bmw side skirts are awsome

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The whole car is awesome :-P haha

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Bumping this back alive... I am planning on tearing the motor out this winter, and boosting the bmw... we'll see how long that dream lasts (how long the money lasts)
Plans are to gut the interior (basically the rear of the car... leave the seats dash doorpanels), turbocharge it, cage it (possibly), and toss some WIDE tires in the rear... hopefully widebody it

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Final bump on this one, I'm going to start a new thread when I start tearing the motor apart... don't wanna add to the huge list on page 1... nor delete the list as there are some stuff not completed that I still want to complete (and I wanna keep track of stuff i've replaced/fixed)

[Bu11dogg2]

not selling it anymore?

[squeethebee]

You can't sell incredible cars like that, it's illegal. +1 on the boosting, my buddy has a turbo e30, its sick!

ed

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not selling it anymore?

everythings for sale, just depends on how much you're willing to spend ;)

[bigd_wright]

sooo keeping it then unless someone haz some cash moneys for you??? this ride would be sooo sick turboed!! def keep us updated!