M3- Project JDM Euro!
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Dang I had a list of common issues listed out but it didn't post.. but here we go again.. I should have posted this before you put money down but I just realized that now.
Rear shock tower cracking- section needs to be cut out and a new tower welded in
radio head set back light going out- just need to open it up and re solder in a week contact of a resister.
Cluster black light goes out - just need to pull the cluster off and change the bulb.
If your ABS light it might be a brake sensor and my dad figured out a way to fix it and save over $100
I know there is more but that is all I can think of right now
Rear shock tower cracking- section needs to be cut out and a new tower welded in
radio head set back light going out- just need to open it up and re solder in a week contact of a resister.
Cluster black light goes out - just need to pull the cluster off and change the bulb.
If your ABS light it might be a brake sensor and my dad figured out a way to fix it and save over $100
I know there is more but that is all I can think of right now
That's alright. I actually ended up buying it today. If all goes well, I pick it up tomorrow night.
That shock tower issue bothers me! I really need to check mine now. Those other issues aren't really anything much, though. I'm not sure how long I'll keep the stock stereo- it doesn't sound that great.
That shock tower issue bothers me! I really need to check mine now.
Those other issues aren't really anything much, though. I'm not sure how long I'll keep the stock stereo- it doesn't sound that great.
Yeah. I think when my dad bought the car it was still fine but he ended up taking it to a shop to be taken care of and reinforced just in case.. I think it cost $600 in the end.
shaeff;1092221 said:
Not sure if you can see if from the outside. But we took the rear carpet out to take a look. I don't remember what to look for though.
BorHor;1091914 said:Dang I had a list of common issues listed out but it didn't post.. but here we go again.. I should have posted this before you put money down but I just realized that now.
Rear shock tower cracking- section needs to be cut out and a new tower welded in
radio head set back light going out- just need to open it up and re solder in a week contact of a resister.
Cluster black light goes out - just need to pull the cluster off and change the bulb.
If your ABS light it might be a brake sensor and my dad figured out a way to fix it and save over $100
I know there is more but that is all I can think of right now
Plus:
Exploding engine fan
Exploding radiator
Self destructing water pump
Wiring harness that runs to the trunk cracks and shorts out
:biglaugh:
I went to test drive a 3.0 liter m3*only one year i believe) and it was a super nice car interior wise and ride and handling but the power didnt impress me. It felt like it had less torque than my NA supra that i was driving at the time. But cranking the rpms way up and spinning into 2nd gear is fun too. It had a dinan exhaust and it sounded very good. I would just get the 3.2 liter one maybe it has a little more torque.
I was looking at a 325 today at the dyno shop......
WOW talk about "limited engine access" :nono:
It looks like it's based on a 4 cyl chassis that they've recessed the lower firewall in to fit the 6 cyl engine in there.
WOW talk about "limited engine access" :nono:
It looks like it's based on a 4 cyl chassis that they've recessed the lower firewall in to fit the 6 cyl engine in there.
BorHor;1092259 said:
-Rear shock mount failure is a very common problem, and can occur in as little as 20k miles. The symptoms begin with a dull clunking noise in the rear over bumps or rough roads, indicating that the shock piston rod has separated from the bushing mount. This can progress into metallic noises as the mount bolts shear off if not replaced in a timely fashion. The broken mounts eventually damage and tear the rear shock towers. Stronger E46 mounts along with Z3 reinforcement plates are recommended for replacement, and even better aftermarket parts are available from outfits such as Rogue Engineering and Ground Control.
http://www.unitedbimmer.com/kb-e36-common-faults-faq.php
Zumtizzle;1093063 said:
-Rear shock mount failure is a very common problem, and can occur in as little as 20k miles. The symptoms begin with a dull clunking noise in the rear over bumps or rough roads, indicating that the shock piston rod has separated from the bushing mount. This can progress into metallic noises as the mount bolts shear off if not replaced in a timely fashion. The broken mounts eventually damage and tear the rear shock towers. Stronger E46 mounts along with Z3 reinforcement plates are recommended for replacement, and even better aftermarket parts are available from outfits such as Rogue Engineering and Ground Control.
http://www.unitedbimmer.com/kb-e36-common-faults-faq.php
Oh yeah I forgot about that one.. Good thing is.. to change out the mounts take like 10 min per side. Half the time is taking off the wheel and putting it back on lol.
TurboFreak;1112630 said:
haha. All the dust all over the car didn't help though.
relax;1112710 said:
The E36 is a great platform for drifting and gripping. As for tips... I don't really have any I just go out and have a blast and learn from mistakes that I make.
shaeff;1112722 said:I've tried sliding around a few corners. It's not too bad.
I have bilstein and eibachs so mine is probably better then stock :biglaugh:
If I start doing more track days I probably going to get some coilovers though. But then again it is good as is.