NEW BMW owner!! YAY!!

[topher91]

Hello all!!!

After a short trip on the JDM bandwagon :rolleyes: I have made the great transition over to a great Euro!!

I just bought a 93 E36 Lagoon Green 325iA. I got a smoking deal too from the orignal lady owner!! haha

Has some problems though but nothing serious as its already passed Calgary BMW's inspection!!!

Anyways can anyone recomend a BMW mechanic that's not a dealer? hehe

Sooo excited with this car!!

PIX SOON!!!

again hello!!

Chris (former bandwagoner)

[FiveFreshFish]

Welcome to the Bimmer bandwagon! :D

[robpark]

Welcome to the club... they're fun cars... In regards to a mechanic... well...anyone who knows me, knows what is coming next....

Auto-Trend is a great place to get work done on your BMW, *MOD EDIT* No contact info allowed for non-sponsors
Hope to see you at our next meet!

[topher91]

Thanks guys,

BTW.... what's my bolt pattern?? haha

Chris

[2m0a0x2]

5x120

:)

[Elliot]

BMW = 5x120 pretty much :)

Dont forget your, oh my god, what the frick is it called... ET37 <-- that,

OFFSET!! dont forget to get the correct offset, not too agressive ;)

[Kaos]

Get some New rear Shock mounts.
You'll need them! :thumbsup:

[AllGoNoShow]

Hope your coming to the meet ;)

[topher91]

Originally posted by Kaos
Get some New rear Shock mounts.
You'll need them! :thumbsup:

OMG how did you know!!

How much for parts and labour?

Thanks,

Chris

[robpark]

The shock mounts are a common problem on all E36s. That and he can read minds from a distance.....

:eek:


It is probably best that you not think about anything from this point onwards.

[FiveFreshFish]

Get the Ground Control RSMs. Tunerworks should have them in stock.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2314740#post2314740

[Hirosimezz]

Leave the crowd and welcome to the club! :thumbsup: :D
Myself a resent escapee from a 7 years' worth of SAAB addiction:burnout: :D

[topher91]

Originally posted by Hirosimezz
Leave the crowd and welcome to the club! :thumbsup: :D
Myself a resent escapee from a 7 years' worth of SAAB addiction:burnout: :D

haha Thanks!!

Chris

[topher91]

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2370000-2370999/2370982_3_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2370000-2370999/2370982_2_full.jpg

[SC2]

Nice color, reminds me of something in my driveway ;)

Are those xenon in a reflector housing? tsk tsk.

take off that BMW thing on your front bumper :thumbsup:

[topher91]

Originally posted by SC2

Are those xenon in a reflector housing? tsk tsk.



Uh yea.... is it bad? Will it melt the housing?!!! :eek:

Oh and thanks!!

Chris

[Hirosimezz]

It will not. Actually with HID (nee Xenon) bulbs both the reflectors and lenses will last longer as the working temperature (and power need - ~35W) of such bulb is substantially lower than that of a typical halogen bulb. On top of that (if you have a Euro glass lens) there is less chance of cracking them in winter (common problem in EU zone). So as long as they are adjusted properly - enjoy!

I am thinking of such option - but it is way too far from now. As No 1 is Nakamichi sound (Thanks Mark@Tuneworks!) and No 2 is a set of 17" wheels from Japan
http://www.worldisround.com/photos/26/38/342.jpg
http://www3.worldisround.com/photos/26/38/352.jpg

BTW, here are some Xenons from mother nature :D :D
http://bestpics.ru/full/00026602.jpg

[topher91]

Originally posted by Hirosimezz
It will not. Actually with HID (nee Xenon) bulbs both the reflectors and lenses will last longer as the working temperature (and power need - ~35W) of such bulb is substantially lower than that of a typical halogen bulb. On top of that (if you have a Euro glass lens) there is less chance of cracking them in winter (common problem in EU zone). So as long as they are adjusted properly - enjoy!

I am thinking of such option - but it is way too far from now. As No 1 is Nakamichi sound (Thanks Mark@Tuneworks!) and No 2 is a set of 17&quot; wheels from Japan
http://www.worldisround.com/photos/26/38/342.jpg
http://www3.worldisround.com/photos/26/38/352.jpg

BTW, here are some Xenons from mother nature :D :D
http://bestpics.ru/full/00026602.jpg

haha nice, well the lights aren't HID (ballast and all) just MTEC light bulbs.

Im looking to get some 17's too!! Let me know if you can strike a deal on 2 sets!!

Chris

[Hirosimezz]

The thing is that I am looking for used rims only. New ones seem to me way beyond sensible and/or affordable. But if I happen to find something I will let you know.