Thread: BMW E36 318is Coupe Journal

I know it's been a while since I posted in the forum.. I've been traveling around for the past month and even though I visited a few times I didn't have the time to write.

As far as the car is concerned not many updates.. but today I did get a nice bill.. a lot more than I expected to pay this month!

First I had to recharge my battery after I got back.. That was free so I can't really complain.. Then I decide to have a look at my clutch because I had a feeling it was towards the end of its life. I bought a new clutch and took it in yesterday to be replaced only to find out that the rubber link between the driveshaft and the gearbox was destroyed and the lever pivot pin was also at the same state. So I had to replace those as well, and add six months tax to that.. Not a good day for my pocket! But I have to say.. the car now drives like new.. Gears change with ease and the clutch is smooth and light again! And the power delivery to the rear wheels feels much better now with the link replaced.

Now a good wash tomorrow if weather allows and hopefully thats it until June. Then over the summer hopefully the mods will continue

Today I installed an ECU chip to my car. It is supposed to give some extra horse power as well as manage fuel and intakes for better performance. I can't really comment on how much extra power there is now as I don't think that I can judge that. However the car feels a lot more responsive throughout the rev range and I could feel some extra power somewhere in there (however it might just be a psychological effect )

This is probably one of my last updates in this journal. I feel that it's time to upgrade and I will do so if I have the funds towards the end of summer as right now I will be working and I need the car. When the job is over the car will be for sale or I will be breaking and i'll look for another BMW e36. The only reason for this is that I want more power and I know that I will probably regret selling as I have spent so much on this car! I will be looking for a 328 however I might consider another 6pot engine if it's a convertible with the right extras at the right price.

Long time without any real updates in this topic. I do apologize but I haven't been in the forum much due to my work and other commitments.

About a month ago I sold this car to make way for something new. This is what I got to replace it. BMW e36 328.

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Then not long after it was time for a few mods.. These include coilover adjustable suspension, supersprint exhaust and an induction kit. There are many plans and lots of mods will follow but I am not sure that I will keep up with journal in this forum. I will do my best though..

Here is how it looks now after those mods

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Thanks everyone for following this so far and I hope that I haven't disappointed you

Okay so i haven´t followed this from the start but after reading this i want to start my own ´adventure´ tehehe, stay tuned i might post my own XD