weddy1988
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right dilemma is
i really fancey a BMW ...think i'm passed all this bangin and crashing around
but the question is do i go for a e46 323ci coupe lower it slightly 18 inch wheels
or go a bit old school
e36 328i sport get a really clean one and have a bit change for the old boot ?
thought a bout 18inch bbs lm reps and lowerd slightly also ??
cracking looking cars the both of them and the e36 looks to be el bit no bad for the rear wheel steer
any views welcolme 
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danbear
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not bad cars tbh. just look out for rusty arches and worn bushes. Also try and test the diff (see if it locks up) as they come with an LSD. make sure the car isn't a nikasil engine, and check for problems with the vanos
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weddy1988
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thats a cracker of a looking 36 sport
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2444/3874198742_59eca6ea07_o.jpg
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Nic Barnes
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they are old but i do like them. m3's arent that expensive in that shape now.
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weddy1988
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yeah all around the arches seem to be very bad for these
was'nt sure if it was just the e30 325i sport that had the LSD but the e36 does to ?
nikasil engine ?? not to sure witch engine that is is that basicly a smaller 325 engine bored out ?
yeah heard the vanos valver causes idle problems and when cold under 2k
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weddy1988
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yeah the e36 m3's are going for not bad money but only being 22 with 1 year ncb is the boot in the battery's there
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SetH
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How can you tell if it has the nikasil lump?
A friend had one of these years ago and the engine went, dont have exact details of the failure but luckily he had a new lump under warranty.
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am4nf
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quote:
Originally posted by weddy1988
think i'm passed all this bangin and crashing around
Fucking absolutly doing my nut in atm
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weddy1988
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lol driving the old dears 318 ci se on a 03 plate the now till i fix my car...the relaxation is unreal lol cruise control cd player adjustments on the steering wheels so comfy seats and the sound system is very very very good as standard was so suprised
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sand-eel
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quote:
Originally posted by danbear
Also try and test the diff (see if it locks up) as they come with an LSD.
The earlier ones had an LSD the later ones with ASC have an open diff.
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Nic Barnes
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quote:
Originally posted by am4nf
quote:
Originally posted by weddy1988
think i'm passed all this bangin and crashing around
Fucking absolutly doing my nut in atm
its not a bmw but i drive a vectra gsi v6. its a comfy car. i really dont see the point in having an awful to drive daily driver of a car. why make a 3 mile journey the most uncomfortable noisy rattle experience of your life when you could drive in peace and quiet and get there without needing your spine jigged.
that alone makes a good enough reason to buy a bmw.
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sand-eel
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
How can you tell if it has the nikasil lump?
A quick check to see if it has the upgraded alusil block is this metal tag on the block beside the starter motor (taken from my car)
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SetH
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Nice one cheers
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