18 Button Pimpin

[DinanM3atl]

1 blown fuse and a little sprak, some wiring and some frustration. We have success!!!

Before:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3211792684_de8414bde1_b.jpg

After:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3273722730_047c06b954_b.jpg

[OnURleft]

Ahhh much better. May I recommend an E46 M3 competition package steering wheel to replace that one. Throwing one in mine and I just love the more modern look and how much it actually looks like it came with it

[swollix]

why!?


ps. you have too many interior lights going on.

[OnURleft]

why!?


ps. you have too many interior lights going on.

Haha. I think it looks good. Almost modern minus the steering wheel and the gauges.

[DeeAOne]

i was about to say i dont see anything different. but i looked a little harder. lol

cool.

[swollix]

Haha. I think it looks good. Almost modern minus the steering wheel and the gauges.

pointless. I never use my 18-button OBC unless it notifies me that a bulb went out. You can't make an E36 look modern....

[DinanM3atl]

Ahhh much better. May I recommend an E46 M3 competition package steering wheel to replace that one. Throwing one in mine and I just love the more modern look and how much it actually looks like it came with it

I would love to do that. However I have an E36 M3 wheel that I got for free :) I will install that.


why!?


ps. you have too many interior lights going on.

Too many interior lights going on? What do you mean? I have no 'extra' lights. Just all the OEM stuff... The key is just on so every dash light is on. Then I pushed the temp button to get the 18 button OBC to light up.


Haha. I think it looks good. Almost modern minus the steering wheel and the gauges.

It definitely does. I would comp wheel if I already had my coilovers and wheels and turbo...

:shifty

[wannab20hatch]

looks good

[Deke]

i was about to say i dont see anything different. but i looked a little harder. lol

cool.

Haha, same here. But I must say, Oooo shiney.



Too many interior lights going on? What do you mean? I have no 'extra' lights. Just all the OEM stuff... The key is just on so every dash light is on. Then I pushed the temp button to get the 18 button OBC to light up.


Well BMWs have a shit ton of interior lights. It's like a Christmas Tree. :)

[DinanM3atl]

pointless. I never use my 18-button OBC unless it notifies me that a bulb went out. You can't make an E36 look modern....

It has lots of useful features. Range, consumption and distance. You can use googlemaps and it says 220 miles. Enter 220 miles into the OBC and it will tell you your arrival time assuming your current speed...

I reset consumption 2 at the track and see what I average at the track! That is fun.

[OnURleft]

pointless. I never use my 18-button OBC unless it notifies me that a bulb went out. You can't make an E36 look modern....

Kind of...You could argue both ways. I've got S54 M coupe gagues, E46 M3 Alcantera steering wheel, i'm re-doing my headliner in black suede and paired with H.I.D's, the car not only looks sick but almost like it is much newer then it is. I'm really excited to see how it turns out as i've seen a friends with some of the parts and it looks really cool. It's sort of equivalent of lots of really good plastic surgery for a nice MILF
Plus it's got dual zone climate control and one touch everything. Something Z06's what...just got in 06-07


It has lots of useful features. Range, consumption and distance. You can use googlemaps and it says 220 miles. Enter 220 miles into the OBC and it will tell you your arrival time assuming your current speed...

I reset consumption 2 at the track and see what I average at the track! That is fun.

+1. Couldn't agree with you more. Almost every tank I do the math for my fuel consumption and I miss being able to just click a button. Plus I miss seeing my avg speed and Range as I am on the highway LOTS

[redrumracer]

ahhhhhhhhh too bright

[DinanM3atl]

ahhhhhhhhh too bright

It is a long exposure shot...

It isn't that bright sitting in the car roflmao

[swollix]

Maybe I am just odd. But I quit caring about/watching fuel consumption a long time ago, and I drive 2000 miles a month with very little highway... Plus the fuel consumption is way inaccurate since I swapped in the S52. It never reads below 26 mpg and you guys know that isn't possible the way I drive.

[redrumracer]

It is a long exposure shot...

It isn't that bright sitting in the car roflmao
oh, well im the type that has my gauges all the way down.

[OnURleft]

Maybe I am just odd. But I quit caring about/watching fuel consumption a long time ago, and I drive 2000 miles a month with very little highway... Plus the fuel consumption is way inaccurate since I swapped in the S52. It never reads below 26 mpg and you guys know that isn't possible the way I drive.

It's a game for me. I'd have the new Diesel 335 or X5 if I had the money for sure. Best DD's ever if you ask me. From traveling abroad and renting Diesels I just loveee trying to see how much gas mileage I can achieve. On the autbahn I was getting about 28mpg doing 170km/h in an Audi Diesel with 5 people and luggage. That's just cool if you ask me. I did 425 miles in my car with the cams and all driving to New Orleans going 80-90 the entire time. Try and being that without a range telling you when your going to run out.

[DinanM3atl]

OT

New Orleans was awesome.

[changaroo]

wow.

youre a fakin ricer.

[phcarmaster]

lol... don't love lights do you? Yes you should replace the steering wheel with a good one. If I were you I will put blue lights for the gauge. much easier to look at when driving.



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[Oz10]

The lights on the CD player are a going to mess with your eyes when your driving in the dark. I hope you can turn them off.

[OG-Skinny]

wow.. It helps to CIRCLE WHAT YOU FIXED.

I saw nothing different then saw the gas/trip, thingy at the bottom.

[changaroo]

you guys are all dum dums.

before - picture was taken from the passenger angle

after - picture was taken from the back seats.

DUH!

[_Christian_]

lol, noobs

[bcmurphy87]

that looks clean, power surge or any blinking may cause seizures

[DinanM3atl]

The lights on the CD player are a going to mess with your eyes when your driving in the dark. I hope you can turn them off.

lol wut?


lol... don't love lights do you? Yes you should replace the steering wheel with a good one. If I were you I will put blue lights for the gauge. much easier to look at when driving.

Blue Gauge lights? And remove the BMW orange?

No thanks.


wow.

youre a fakin ricer.

Oh Yes!


that looks clean, power surge or any blinking may cause seizures

Guys, it isn't this bright in real life. This was a long exposure so the interior of the car could be viewed as well.

[Brian*]

That tooke me forever to see lol, I love your car!

[DinanM3atl]

That is the fun.

Still need to replace bulb in the headlight switch. That is supposed to light up as well.

[AirMax95]

Looking good.....

[Logan]

Needs low offset action!

Have you picked wheels yet?

[DinanM3atl]

You bought Jonathan's wheels? Geesh.

I have two sets... well 3 sets actually.

One is really crazy and the 2nd is kind of crazy and the 3rd is normal e36 fitment. I am thinking of bypassing the last 2 and going straight to crazy. IE 17x10 rear fitment...

[Oz10]

lol wut?


When you are driving at night-time, it will be dark inside your car. The bright blue light coming from your CD player will go into your eyes and distract you from the road causing you to fly off a cliff and die. /bimmer. :goodjob:

[DinanM3atl]

When you are driving at night-time, it will be dark inside your car. The bright blue light coming from your CD player will go into your eyes and distract you from the road causing you to fly off a cliff and die. /bimmer. :goodjob:


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[Oz10]

http://msp153.photobucket.com/albums/s238/bradly2795/lol_wut.jpg

http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb104/spiceninja/Samuel.jpg

:2up:

:lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

[MR.EM1]

its like a rave in your car. lol

that shit would get my nerves

[changaroo]

its like a rave in your car. lol

that shit would get my nerves

yes. this fat kid approves.

http://jj.am/gallery/d/74874-1/Fattydance.gif

[hmong_Spec]

shii..is it christmas already

[DinanM3atl]

Chang has ridden in the car. It is not that bright.

You guys are redonkulus!

[Logan]

You gotta go straight to the crazy setup!

DO IT!

green/green photoshoot ya?

[speedminded]

You gotta go straight to the crazy setup!

DO IT!

green/green photoshoot ya?All green or all red :goodjob:

[speedminded]

Green!

[DinanM3atl]

You gotta go straight to the crazy setup!

DO IT!

green/green photoshoot ya?

I'm down :)

[speedminded]

red!

[Brian*]

green ftw

[DinanM3atl]

No....

Orange with a hint of blue ;)

[2rotor]

thats cool!
looks like an airplane inside,
"you are clear for LAUNCH..."

[ep9716]

WTF Am I Looking For?

[DinanM3atl]

WTF Am I Looking For?

Towards the bottom ;)

[G.C]

oh the obc!! took me a while

[swollix]

LOL, an interior mod that no one can spot is probably useless.... I would have probably traded you mine if you picked it up. I have been considering removing my OBC, as well as my headunit and amp. Perhaps even remove the passenger seat permanently..... :ninja:



You bought Jonathan's wheels? Geesh.
I am thinking of bypassing the last 2 and going straight to crazy. IE 17x10 rear fitment...

17x10 is not that crazy. Me an Jonathan tried his 10.5" BBS RS on my car one day, it looked like it would fit fine with the proper stretch.

[DinanM3atl]

Dude please. How many e36 do you know of with 10" wide wheels? Pretty close to zero. And your not running them so that means 1 more person to say "That looks like it will fit" and then not install tires and see... So I would say it is pretty crazy. Sure they may have fit, depends on the offset.


An interior mod that no one can spot is useless? How so?

It barely made a change Alex. Of course it would be hard to spot. Someone that didn't even know BMW e36 would maybe NEVER notice it.

Definitely take out that stuff. Save barely any weight and lower the value of your car more. Remove the seat too. I thought you want to sell it? You should be fixing the damage and installing EVERYTHING back in and then think about selling it.

[swollix]

Definitely take out that stuff. Save barely any weight and lower the value of your car more. Remove the seat too. I thought you want to sell it? You should be fixing the damage and installing EVERYTHING back in and then think about selling it.

I will let Magnum fix the damage. As of now my car is not officially for sale, I do not really want to sell it till I can atleast make a few more runs down the 1320', perhaps even with some nitrous. I wanted to spray it, but this accident cut into my nitrous money....If someone offered me 11k they could take it now. Oh and when me and Jonathan tried the 10.5"s he had tires on them. I forget what width, but they were 45 profile.

[DinanM3atl]

Did you lower the car down? Pics? Wheel Offset? Why didn't you get them?


11K? Good luck. You can get 97-99 120K M3's for 10K and sometimes 9K.

[swollix]

Did you lower the car down? Pics? Wheel Offset? Why didn't you get them?


11K? Good luck. You can get 97-99 120K M3's for 10K and sometimes 9K.

No pics, car was lowered down. Idk offset. I didn't get them because his had the smaller face than I liked. I am starting to not like multipiece wheels anymore, they are getting played out in the bimmer scene... I am liking single piece, lightweight and or concave wheels now...

I don't think 11k is too unreasonable, I have been offered that before... Seems like locals would buy the car just because it is "known". I meet so many random people that recognize my car from places...

[sogood]

I see nothing wrong with $11k for Alex's car, as long as it had the interior and trunk pieces, etc re-installed. But I'm sure some people probably prefer it stripped, just not for me :)

My '97 with 114k sold for $10.5k stock (+ another $800-900 of stuff I kept and sold).

[Humphrizzle]

mucho mejor

[DinanM3atl]

No pics, car was lowered down. Idk offset. I didn't get them because his had the smaller face than I liked. I am starting to not like multipiece wheels anymore, they are getting played out in the bimmer scene... I am liking single piece, lightweight and or concave wheels now...

I don't think 11k is too unreasonable, I have been offered that before... Seems like locals would buy the car just because it is "known". I meet so many random people that recognize my car from places...

Nah. The actually cool and classic design multipiece wheels are still nice. They cheap and crappy and replica ones are getting played out quick!

Concave has always been pimping.



No offense to you or the car. If you got offered 11K... take it and RUN. That is EASILY 3-4K over market value. Check the e36 M3 values man. They have TANKED.

[swollix]

I see nothing wrong with $11k for Alex's car, as long as it had the interior and trunk pieces, etc re-installed. But I'm sure some people probably prefer it stripped, just not for me :)

My '97 with 114k sold for $10.5k stock (+ another $800-900 of stuff I kept and sold).


Yeah someone told me if they bought it, they would keep it gutted. I just know if I sold it here I would see it running around with a fucking spraypainted hood and some purple Rotas... :no:




No offense to you or the car. If you got offered 11K... take it and RUN. That is EASILY 3-4K over market value. Check the e36 M3 values man. They have TANKED.


Oh I know... all cars have. That is the reason I want to get into a Z06. The E36 m3 is fun but I am so bored with the e36 platform in general after driving them for 3 years and owning four... I want to try something completely new, and something that can be made faster for cheaper... but still looks good.

[DinanM3atl]

Drag racing in a straight line gets boring FAST!

You seriously need to use the damn car for what it is made for. Drive down into turn 12 at Road Atlanta... Experience why BMW makes cars.

[Humphrizzle]

Drag racing in a straight line gets boring FAST!

You seriously need to use the damn car for what it is made for. Drive down into turn 12 at Road Atlanta... Experience why BMW makes cars.


hell fucking yes!

[swollix]

Drag racing in a straight line gets boring FAST!

You seriously need to use the damn car for what it is made for. Drive down into turn 12 at Road Atlanta... Experience why BMW makes cars.

Road Atlanta is toooo expensive. Isn't the first DE $470+ my gas to get there and the gas used, plus a hotel to stay at, plus food, and if I break anything/tires/brakes? That looks like an expensive-ass weekend to me. I have "drag raced" many times in this car and it has never been boring. The car doesn't excite me any more when I drive it so I want something else. It feels underpowered...

[Humphrizzle]

parade lap= 12 laps for 25-40 bucks.

[DinanM3atl]

Do Little Tally then. Sub 200 dollars.


What if something breaks at the drag strip?

Run Auto-X... I think it is 40 dollars...



Your bored of an 'underpowered' car that is NOT underpowered... From turn 1 to turn 7 I can sit on a C5 Z06 vette in my 'underpowered' slow E36 M3... Back straight he kills me sure. It is underpowered though.

[swollix]

Do Little Tally then. Sub 200 dollars.


What if something breaks at the drag strip?

Run Auto-X... I think it is 40 dollars...



Your bored of an 'underpowered' car that is NOT underpowered... From turn 1 to turn 7 I can sit on a C5 Z06 vette in my 'underpowered' slow E36 M3... Back straight he kills me sure. It is underpowered though.

Ehh, we'll see. I can see myself trying auto-x. I don't think it will be as fun to me because it is not a "direct" competition. Two cars are not racing each other on the same course simultaneously.

[DinanM3atl]

Well your video you lose the 'head to head' race to a car that ran a 15.5 ;)

It is direct. You are directly racing the clock and it is quite exciting.

[swollix]

Well your video you lose the 'head to head' race to a car that ran a 15.5 ;)

It is direct. You are directly racing the clock and it is quite exciting.

That slip is not from that video, I should have mentioned that. Directly racing the clock is a different feeling. I will see when auto-x season starts...

[speedminded]

Road Atlanta is toooo expensive. Isn't the first DE $470+ my gas to get there and the gas used, plus a hotel to stay at, plus food, and if I break anything/tires/brakes? That looks like an expensive-ass weekend to me. I have "drag raced" many times in this car and it has never been boring. The car doesn't excite me any more when I drive it so I want something else. It feels underpowered...
Ehh, we'll see. I can see myself trying auto-x. I don't think it will be as fun to me because it is not a "direct" competition. Two cars are not racing each other on the same course simultaneously.Drag race on Friday night and Auto-X or a track day on Saturday. What's the point in running a relatively stock car at the drag strip anyways? Unless it's a against another M3 setup the same to see who the better driver is. There's very little thrill in dragging a RWD car under 300hp anyways.

[swollix]

Drag race on Friday night and Auto-X or a track day on Saturday. What's the point in running a relatively stock car at the drag strip anyways? Unless it's a against another M3 setup the same to see who the better driver is. There's very little thrill in dragging a RWD car under 300hp anyways.

Like I said we will see when I try AUTO-X. My car may be relatively stock, but it is making close to 300 hp at the crank and weighs 2700 lbs...:ninja:

[FlipKing]

^^^Gah fat car.lolol 300 hp in my car means 11-12s,hahah

[OnURleft]

Drag race on Friday night and Auto-X or a track day on Saturday. What's the point in running a relatively stock car at the drag strip anyways? Unless it's a against another M3 setup the same to see who the better driver is. There's very little thrill in dragging a RWD car under 300hp anyways.

The simple fact that person X can run the same car faster then person Y. I enjoyed getting a better time then any magazine stock, or better times then I could find with someone with the same mods. Once that's achieved it's pretty boring though..even with 500hp.
It's incomparable to even autocross which is no where near the thrill of road racing. However, it's entertaining though. Better than doing nothing.

[swollix]

^^^Gah fat car.lolol 300 hp in my car means 11-12s,hahah

Your car can fit in my trunk. :goodjob: stock weight for my car is 3200 lbs...

[DinanM3atl]

Ian what times did you run in a stock M3? I could have sworn I saw Car and Driver had a 98 M3 at 13.9. If you bested that... good man!

[OnURleft]

Ian what times did you run in a stock M3? I could have sworn I saw Car and Driver had a 98 M3 at 13.9. If you bested that... good man!

I did a 13.9 with Wanli tires in 49 degree weather and 98,000 on the odometer. I really never saw the car and driver 13.9 so it's hard to say if I bested it but most people say 14.2-14.3.. It was a 13.94@99 though with a 1.9 60ft. Then with just a flywheel and exhaust a 13.6@100. That felt good. Haha then I did 13.8's with no back left rear shock!! Mf'r fell out all the way down at SDR after about the 10th pass.

[DinanM3atl]

Well you at least equaled the time that everyone said was not possible.

[OnURleft]

Well you at least equaled the time that everyone said was not possible.

Yeah I really plan on doing that with all my cars. Makes me just feel like the car is my victim that I have brutally owned and enslaved lolo. I did the same in the 540i but I guess it was modified. No resonator, in intake silencer and 13.8@101.

[Logan]

I did the same in the 540i but I guess it was modified. No resonator, in intake silencer and 13.8@101.


NO FAIR!! :D

[OnURleft]

NO FAIR!! :D

haha if that's an E34 6 speed I can show you how to get a great time. I honestly think my 540i had 13.5's in it because after the intake/exhaust/3.15 rear ass she was trapping around 103+ but I sold it before I took back.