*Official* 1996 328iC Build Thread

[DinanM3atl]

December 30th 2008

All my mods and maintenance will go here. Will post one picture of the outside taken by the PO for now and post below. Tonight will update with the first mods that came in the mail. I don't pick up the car till next weekend but the mods are coming in quickly!

Specs:

1996 328iC w/ Hardtop
Boston Green Metallic
Black on Black Standard Interior
5 speed manual
133,000 miles
Wood Grain - EWWWWW

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l227/mdywglr4x4/e36%20vert/bluevert1.jpg

More to come tonight with some mod photos :)

[DinanM3atl]

*Planned Mods*

In no particular Order

Lighting:

Euro Projectors w/ 6K 55W HID
Replacement OEM Fogs w/ 6K 55W HID
Smoked Corners
Smoked Sides
Smoked Tails

Interior:

Replacement Floor Mats
DDM Tuning Satin Black Shifter Knob/E-Brake Handle
Replacement Shift/E-Brake Boots w/ ///M Stripe
Kenwood eXcelon X492
Interior Detail

Exterior:

Full Detail - Clay/Wax/Wash
M3 Diffuser for Non-M Bumper
Replacement Front M3 Lip - Switch to MaxVelocity lip or Rieger Add-On
Replacement M3 Bumper Mesh
M3 Door Side Mouldings
M3 Skirts
M3 Mirrors
Redo Tint

Suspension:

DDM Coilovers
Replace/Upgrade All Bushings F&R
Front Strut Brace

Brakes:

OEM Replacemnts

Wheels:

Mille MMII's 17x8/17x9 at first
Keskin KT1s 17x8.5 et13

Cooling System Overhaul once I get back to Atlanta :)

[swollix]

Hmm, I seee. M-clone huh? Gonna have a truck from DDM come to deliver all that stuff!

[DinanM3atl]

No clone... just taking the parts that look good from the M3. I know it is not an M3 but I will make it better than an M3 for cheaper and save on insurance ;)

Pics coming of mods!

[DinanM3atl]

Mods:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/3152475142_52b8bff566_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/3152474392_377bc45d82_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/3152473840_d627c41565_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3211/3151638639_560926b0b9_b.jpg

[LS2ner]

Very nice so far sir! Reps to you. So is this gonna be a DD or something a little more?

[canadianrcis]

nice stuff

[DinanM3atl]

DD. My new daily :)

[swollix]

No clone... just taking the parts that look good from the M3. I know it is not an M3 but I will make it better than an M3 for cheaper and save on insurance ;)

Pics coming of mods!

Better than an M3 in what ways? How much you pay, because M's are very cheap these days.:( And insurance is really not expensive, even with the way I drive. The insurance company quoted the same price for insurance for every E36 I asked, so I got the M. I pay the same amount for insurance as I did on my 318ti autotragic.

[DinanM3atl]

There is no possible way you pay you pay 318ti w/ automatic rates for an M3. If that was true and they value your car as a 318is w/ automatic I hate to see what happens when you wreck it and the KBB a 1995 318i and give you that value.

The e36 M3 is a different model and most insurance agencies charge more for a 5sp as well. We are talking full coverage insurance? I am 25, have no tickets and insure 3 cars, home, insurance on my photo equipment and an additional 10,000 on top on the M3. I get massive discounts and there was a difference on a 328i vs M3 insurance rates.

Better as in handling, acceleration, stopping etc. Still going to be a vert so compared to a vert M3 ;) It is more of a super clean and super low DD. Cruising and looking good :)

m52>s52

The price I am paying is ~1/2 of what a GOOD quality 95 M3 is currently selling for. I personally would never consider owning a 95 or 96 M3 though so those are out the question. In terms of modding potential a 96-99 328 is the money shot.

[swollix]

There is no possible way you pay you pay 318ti w/ automatic rates for an M3. If that was true and they value your car as a 318is w/ automatic I hate to see what happens when you wreck it and the KBB a 1995 318i and give you that value.

The e36 M3 is a different model and most insurance agencies charge more for a 5sp as well. We are talking full coverage insurance? I am 25, have no tickets and insure 3 cars, home, insurance on my photo equipment and an additional 10,000 on top on the M3. I get massive discounts and there was a difference on a 328i vs M3 insurance rates.

Better as in handling, acceleration, stopping etc. Still going to be a vert so compared to a vert M3 ;) It is more of a super clean and super low DD. Cruising and looking good :)

m52>s52

The price I am paying is ~1/2 of what a GOOD quality 95 M3 is currently selling for. I personally would never consider owning a 95 or 96 M3 though so those are out the question. In terms of modding potential a 96-99 328 is the money shot.


I swear! $183 a month full coverage, with two at fault accidents in the 318ti, and 6 tickets, just turned 20 years old. I was 18 when I got the M3. When I sold the 318, I was debating 328 or M3, and when the insurance company said it would cost the same to insure I instantly went for the M.
Curious to see how you plan to out accelerate the M3, given the 40 hp (or more) handicap. My friend's modded 328 coupe is miles from catching me. As for preference to year, I would rather have a 95' m for the suspension geometry, lack of ASC, and ease of tuning. (plan to go turbo). Best solution is 95 M3 with 99' motor. (which I have). :D How much is the vert?

[DinanM3atl]

183 a month?!?!?!?!? Sweet Jesus. I pay 81 for full coverage on the M3 and basic coverage on the 535i. 6 tickets and 2 accidents? You need to take it easy... how do you still have license? That is insane. Need to do some track days so you get bored of driving around on the street and getting 6 tickets and 2 accidents ;)

Suspension geometry? To my knowledge your front control arms and bushings are different. To get the same geometry from the late model you simply put on the late model control arms and centered bushings. Past that I do not know of anything different. ASC is a moot point, simply turn off the ASC or disable it ;)

TRM will have a plug and play and flash tuned OBD2 turbo soon. Thus the stronger m52 is the answer ;)

3.23 or 3.38 diff - M50 manifold - M3 Cams - Intake - Exhaust - Tune and we are close to equal. Barely spent anything. I will skip all that though and wait for turbo. Not going for racing, definitely not street racing so it really doesn't matter. May not ever turbo. Cruiser car ;)

Consider on a 328i you have 300-400 pound advantage. That makes a huge difference.

[swollix]

183 a month?!?!?!?!? Sweet Jesus. I pay 81 for full coverage on the M3 and basic coverage on the 535i. 6 tickets and 2 accidents? You need to take it easy... how do you still have license? That is insane. Need to do some track days so you get bored of driving around on the street and getting 6 tickets and 2 accidents ;)

Suspension geometry? To my knowledge your front control arms and bushings are different. To get the same geometry from the late model you simply put on the late model control arms and centered bushings. Past that I do not know of anything different. ASC is a moot point, simply turn off the ASC or disable it ;)

TRM will have a plug and play and flash tuned OBD2 turbo soon. Thus the stronger m52 is the answer ;)

3.23 or 3.38 diff - M50 manifold - M3 Cams - Intake - Exhaust - Tune and we are close to equal. Barely spent anything. I will skip all that though and wait for turbo. Not going for racing, definitely not street racing so it really doesn't matter. May not ever turbo. Cruiser car ;)

Consider on a 328i you have 300-400 pound advantage. That makes a huge difference.


$185 a month is cheap, same as the 318ti. Most companies wanted $300-400 a month. What is this WE are close to equal? 300-400 lbs. on a normal M3. :) My car traps the same as an e46 M3. I was much faster than the e46 vert that was at the track the same day. I have never raced an e36 M3, but I imagine a stock one would get murdered, as I should run about a full second faster in the quarter mile. I am still on stock 3.15 LSD, Intake, chip, exhaust... I suspect with cams, and diff, and tune I could break into the 12's?

[DinanM3atl]

185 a month is cheap? I insure a house, a couple thousand in photo gear, 10K in 'mods, and M3 and an E28. Figure at the end of the year having 1200 in your bank account. That is the main reason after getting my first, and only ticket, that driving like a maniac on the street is not worth it. Was awesome on insurance when that went away.

We as in a 328i and an M3. Close if I do those mods. Drivers race. Your car doesn't count. It has no interior and is a DD. Not a fair comparison.

I don't know what you could break into. The drag strip bores me. 1 or 2 runs down the track. Get my slip and go home. Never to return again. I don't street race as it is amazingly retarded and the drag strip is mind numbing boring. I need turns, need to use my brakes etc Come to an HPDE and you will soon find that street racing and the drag strip hold the same entertainment :)

There is another car similar to yours on bf.c but he went even farther. He has no dash and cut out supports and has one seat. I think he got into the 12s. Extremely stupid as he ruined a Techno Violet late model M3 but that is another discussion.

Enough of that discussion. Hopefully more mods come in the mail today :)

[Mr. Antonov]

Nice.. Looks like a good build.


I need to get strut bars for my car, chassis roll is pretty apparent.

[Brown Man]

Alex your a tool, your car is weak and gay......jk see u at the party

to OP

good luck with the new ride man, i like it

looks like its going to be a fun car to drive, and :goodjob: to all the coming mods

[JITB]

You looking to buy any more 5 series? Got a E34 (93) 535/ 525 sittin in a backyard... needing love!

even a diesel..

[AirMax95]

I'm still jealous HP, lol! Im getting a dang M3, one way or the other.

Give me a ring when you pick it up!

[DinanM3atl]

Details on the 5?

PM me :)

[Sport1.3]

HOTT!!! that hardtop is awesome

[A.P. Photography]

Enough of that discussion. Hopefully more mods come in the mail today :)

So when is that "Baby Seat" mod getting put in? :lmfao:

Like the new DD :goodjob:

[DinanM3atl]

Ummmm

In years!

[A.P. Photography]

Ahh so like 1.2 years then. lol

[swollix]

Alex your a tool, your car is weak and gay......jk see u at the party

to OP

good luck with the new ride man, i like it

looks like its going to be a fun car to drive, and :goodjob: to all the coming mods

My car is weak and gay, just like my pimp hand! :gay: Halston, let me know if you want the M3 catback.

[DinanM3atl]

Gonna go UUC or DDM DTM Catback :)

No 1.2 years!

[swollix]

Gonna go UUC or DDM DTM Catback :)

No 1.2 years!
DDM has exhausts now? Just get the UUC system U, not some quiet exhaust.

[DinanM3atl]

Yah. It appears to be a replica of the DDM. It sounds good. If I want an actual loud catback I will get B&B ;)

[Truegiant]

I am still waiting for some updated pics after a good clay bar and wax.

[DinanM3atl]

It is not even in this state yet hehe

[LS2ner]

...more pics... no die!

[DinanM3atl]

Rear M3 Diffuser & Smoked Tails Installed:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3464/3211792404_c141747cfc_b.jpg

Kenwood eXcelon 492 w/ Front Aux & Front USB iPod:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3211792684_de8414bde1_b.jpg

[DinanM3atl]

M3 Lip Mounted!
M3 Bumper Mesh Installed!
Vibrant UUC Style Catback Installed!

All while it was 25 degrees outside! Quite cold!!!

Sorry I rushed the picture taking and the editing...

Exhaust:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/3217228316_d5a19c0be1.jpg

Working on the whizzie!!!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3217229912_c265203693_b.jpg

All Mounted - Quality Fitment:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/3216374325_8d43c6076c_b.jpg

Front End Update:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3519/3217230954_806ed8fc49_b.jpg


VIDEOS!!!

Open Midpipe:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pDWjcVRmeg

Vibrant E36 Catback Free Rev:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAPwym9x8lE

Slow Drive By & Hard Accel:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KClruLnHED0

[LS2ner]

Awesome man. I love the sound of the exhaust.

[swollix]

DTM tips? Hurry up and get an S50 manifold.

[DinanM3atl]

I love DTM tips and wanted them on my M3 but peer pressure caused me to not get it. Who cares? I like it and rarely see it on anything on the street. Fitment on this exhaust is very good and looks great.

[swollix]

I love DTM tips and wanted them on my M3 but peer pressure caused me to not get it. Who cares? I like it and rarely see it on anything on the street. Fitment on this exhaust is very good and looks great.

Peer pressure FTL. My last set of tires might have lasted another 1,000 miles.:ninja:

[DinanM3atl]

Possible! roflmao

[AirMax95]

Looking good.....

Can I haz keys?

[DinanM3atl]

Sure.

Come drive her. I told you TPain we are going to cruise through midtown with the top laid back with Steely Dan on blast!

[AirMax95]

Sweet......but I really prefer Gym Class Heroes!

I like girls
They like me
They look so good
In they seven jeans

Want you to be the one
And my only
I want to be faithful
But I can't keep my hands out the cookie jar

:lmfao:

[Atlblkz06]

It sounds good and looks good, congrats!

Random - but just love that picture of those grill(e?)s!

[EP3Hatch]

Ur car is definately looking good. I love the way that catback sounds.

[DinanM3atl]

Thanks Brah! Really appreaciate it. More stuff is slowing coming in. Got some 'dewood' items today!

[Brian*]

Sounds good, looks good, MAKES ME MISS MINE! I can't wait to see it done*

[DinanM3atl]

She is coming along quickly! I like it!

[DinanM3atl]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3231360675_9a0394f789_b.jpg

[Alan®]

good stuff man

[DinanM3atl]

Yah.

Euro Projectors.
Replacement OEM Fogs
2x 55W H1 6K HID!!!

[AirMax95]

Yah.

Euro Projectors.
Replacement OEM Fogs
2x 55W H1 6K HID!!!

DDM needs to add Audi glass to the lineup. BMW and Porsche :gay: lol.

Should look good with those. Install now.

[DinanM3atl]

I will. Calm down.

Gotta finish up some work yo!