The Basics:
1996 BMW 328is, Alpine White
2-door coupe, 5-speed manual transmission, 2.8L I6, 2.93 open diff
164,xxx miles
SOLD!

Recent parts:
ZHP short shift knob (2/2008)
Front strut mounts, Sway bar end links
Koni Yellow SA shocks (F/R), H&R Sport springs
UUC Swaybarbarians (SPEC E36) sway bars
Rear shock reinforcement/mount kit
Wheel stud conversion
Tie rods, LCABs, Control arms
– All new suspension parts installed on 5/17/2008
– Alignment on 5/22/2008 (spec sheet available)
Rear BREMBO (OE) rotors, Front Wagner (OE) rotors
Axxis/PBR brake pads (F/R)
– Rear brakes 6/3/2008 with new R caliper pin bushings, new pad wear sensor
– Front brakes 8/8/2008 with new pad wear sensor
– Brake fluid flush 3/2009, ATE Blue fluid
AC compressor replaced 7/1/2008
Alternator replaced on 12/22/2008 (Duralast/Autozone OE replacement w/ lifetime warranty)
Radiator, Coolant hoses (upper & lower), belts, Water pump (metal impeller), Thermostat
– Cooling system replaced 2/7/2009 as preventative maintenance
Lamin-X yellow fog light film (1/2009) and new L fog light

The Very Good:
– Interior is 9/10. Seats show on the most minor wear; better than almost any E36 you will find.
– Headliner and door panels are perfect. Many 3-series have problems, not this one!
– Car has no mechanical issues. Motor is strong, uses no oil, clutch and transmission are good
– Good AC (recharged last year after AC compressor replaced)
– Stock 6-disc CD changer and factory radio. I have a tape adapter for iPod
– OBC in excellent condition – all buttons work, no missing pixels
– Upgraded suspension – sporty, not harsh. Koni shocks, H&R springs
– 15% window tint, 7/2008
– Complete tool kit in trunk! Most are missing, this one is complete!
– Extensive maintenance performed. 15W-40 oil used
– Stock drivetrain – even the intake and exhaust
– All records/receipts available since I bought the car. Original books/manuals.
– Receipts total almost $4,000
– Cup holders! Center arm rest! Has the premium center console with 2 cup holders and fold-down arm rest

1996 BMW 328is

1996 328is, 5MT, 100% stock (see how long that lasts)

*Updates*
2/08 17″ ’95 M3 wheels from black car
5/08 Koni SA Yellows, H&R Sport springs, wheel stud conversion, fresh bushings, control arms, tie rods, UUC Swaybarbarian SpecE36 bars
6/08 Rear Brembo OE rotors, Axxis/PBR street pads
7/08 15% window tint
8/08 Front OE rotors, Axxis/PBR street pads

Murdered by a Dodge Ram while unoccupied in a Papa John’s parking lot. What a disappointing way to go.

Purchased: 12/22/2006, 155k miles
Totaled: 1/31/2008, 182k miles

Absolutely the best of the four BMWs I’ve owned thus far. So what’s next? … Wait and see.

Barber Motorsports Park – BMW CCA HPDE – May 2007

I’ll post more details on the car later, but its due for its first track day at Barber Motorsports Park on Memorial Day weekend, immediately followed by an SCCA National autocross on June 1-2 in Huntsville. On July 17-18 we’ll be going to Deal’s Gap.

1992 BMW 325is Blk/blk Coupe

]]> http://www.miklm.com/2007/05/project-makeshift-racing/feed/ 0 http://www.miklm.com/2006/12/end-of-an-era/ http://www.miklm.com/2006/12/end-of-an-era/#comments Fri, 29 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 miklm http://www.miklm.com/?p=44 The gold 1992 BMW 325i sedan is no more. State Farm has declared it a total loss after a front-end altercation in a parking lot (no-fault accident).

I bought this car in March 2005 with 172,000 miles. As of December 2006 it has 233,400 miles, still on the same engine, transmission, clutch, etc. That’s 61,400 miles in 20 months, or almost exactly 100 miles per day average.

It made two appearances on track — Talladega Gran Prix (TGPR) and Barber Motorsports Park, and three trips to Deal’s Gap (Tail of the Dragon). I’ve salvaged the suspension (Bilstein Sports/BavAuto springs) to reuse on the next car, along with my personal additions.

RIP

Accident damage

Installing a Valentine One Radar Detector
E36 electric window fix
E36 back seat removal
Gauges
Other guides
BMW DIY
Understeer.com
Installing gauge cluster trim rings

This week we’ve done rear shocks, front brakes, oil change, power steering flush, new rear tires, and rotate/balance. New exhaust gaskets go in today, bleed/flush brake fluid today, new front struts on order, and clips for the door mouldings on order (all of them started coming loose at once?!?).

Car turned 193,000 miles this week. Will add almost 1,500 more over the next week driving to all those events and participating.