jimmy 2.1
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Registered: 17th Oct 05
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So i've bought another! As soon as i saw my old one drive off, I instantly regretted selling it. Bought an A4 Avant but that didn't satisfy my needs, so bought another E36! That little child in my is happy again! 
This is how my old one finished up...
And so onto my new one. This is how i got it
Horrific headlights!
Remus back box all wonky
And here's all the bits i've collected for it. Got an M3 bumper, new grill surround and black kidney's, smoked side reps and corner lamps, standard headlights with angel eye's (courtesy of Mexican) a set of coilies and a set of 9j Z3M wheels (again courtesy of Mexican)
Todays task was to set about lowering it and getting those horrendous headlights out!
Started on the rear which involved removing the carpet and sound deadening right back to gain access to the Rear shocks
Got the shocks and built up the new ones.
Put the new shorter springs in. Rear end complete
Would've been rude not to trial a wheel
Thats gonna need some camber and some hefty arch rolling/flaring. Need to borrow some space in mates workshop and his buzz gun to loosen some bolts to achieve the rear camber.
Set about the front. Simple job realy as i had adjustable top mounts, so built them up and took out the old suspension to compare
Action shot
Trialed a wheel again, and guess what!? Its gonna need hefty arch rolling/flaring and camber too!
Dropped it off the axle stands and stood back to admire how undriveable it is!
After a nice cold glass of Coke it was onto those headlights. Ripped off the bumper and got the headlights out. Couple of bolts still to remove for the grill to come off. This is how it stands till i get time tomorrow to put the front end back on.
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fazza
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Look forward to the progress! Not so keen on the new wheel choice but I'm sure they will look sweet when fitted... You never seem to choose wrong upto now
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Jon_C
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This looks like it's gonna end up awesome 
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Jamie-C
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Mega tuck
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BeetleGav
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glad you got another! major numpty for selling the other!
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Jambo
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Registered: 8th Sep 01
Location: Maidenhead, Drives: VXR Arctic
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E36 ftw.
Z3 wheels are difficult to pull off. Look cool with Alpina centre caps though.
Glad you got another one
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jimmy 2.1
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Got front end put back on last night
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SetH
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Defo got potential, can't wait to see the wheels fitted if you manage to pull it off 
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Aleex
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Registered: 21st Jul 09
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not sure if lights are chavtastic or not. apart from that love stances e36's 
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Gareth T
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looks nice from the front.
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jimmy 2.1
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Lights are standard Bosch items with angel eye lamps fitted. They have a light tint over them, but when i took pics it was just before a biblical down pour so was dark as fuck outside making them look tinted darker than they are.
Just waiting on borrowing a mates arch roller before i can get the Z3 wheels on.
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Adster
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Registered: 8th Jul 10
Location: Leyland, Lancs
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wow thats low! 
Only a fan of the E90's but this is really smart for a E36 
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Jon_C
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I am in love.
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Daniel_Corsa
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good work Jimmy
April '06' Corsasport Feature Car | Aug '08' Total Vauxhall Feature Car | Spring '09' Fast Car Feature Car
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VrsTurbo
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Your old one is back for sale now!
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jimmy 2.1
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Wut!! Post the link
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Aleex
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wuttt, thought you'd tinted the lights :face palm:
epic rideeee
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VrsTurbo
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quote:
Originally posted by jimmy 2.1
Wut!! Post the link
Was n Facebook earlier.
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jimmy 2.1
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Yeah I know, been in contact. It might be coming back "home"
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jimmy 2.1
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Quick pic. Its far from finished, but just an idea for you
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Jon_C
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Registered: 7th Dec 05
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Yes yes yes. Can I have it please ???????
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jimmy 2.1
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Everything's for sale.....
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kennySRi
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Registered: 12th Nov 10
Location: Lancashire
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Wheels suit that really well. Thought it was going to be a shitter at first Is that front panel bent by the way?
You wanting any parts? Im stripping my full M3 kitted coupe...
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jimmy 2.1
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Front panel? Do you mean the arch? If so then yeah its not rolled too well but I'm gonna get it in for a possible re spray
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sharpy28
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That's coool! Love it!
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