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[sbridgey]

So as some of you already knew, I have sold my old 172 and purchased an e36 328i Sport from Riz on here.

I picked the car up friday night and already i am loving it. Its so comfy, got plenty of power and seems to have some presence on the road, I mean people actually move out of my way on the motorway!

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[Bluebeard]

Never buy a car from an Indian!

 

[sbridgey]

haha, he did look a bit dodgy.

 

[MartinR]

Prefered your 172 Si

​Have you killed the brakes yet?

 

[sbridgey]

In some ways I preferred my 172, but it was time to let it go and find something new to play in.

Brakes are ok still, it has cooling ducts in the front bumper!

 

[Bluebeard]

Prefered your 172 Si

​Have you killed the brakes yet?

My E36 M3's brakes were dreadful! lol.

I fitted brembo discs, some pads (Can't remember what, pretty good ones though) some upgraded fluid and braided lines and they faded after about 5 laps of combe!

I was a bit green to trackdays back then though so it could have been driver error!

 

[Paul.M]

Looks lovely this! I've just joined bmwsport.net too, they are taking over!

 

[NoahRobinson07]

I like E36s, how bolt on are E46 parts for it? I'd be looking at a set of E46 M3 or 330i for it if the breaks are that bad!

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[sbridgey]

330 brakes, go on pretty easily. but I am not sure how much better they are, the brakes aren't bad on the car, but IF i decide to track it they will need changing.

 

[Meek_racing]

Nice one Si! I'll keep an eye out for this thrashing around my local back lanes

 

[sbridgey]

Haha, thats if you can keep up

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Ha.

That plate....

 

[sbridgey]

Pretty much everyone has picked up on that so far! lol. I think in a way it is somewhat fitting.

 

[jesus]

Looks a nice example bet it sounds good too.

 

[Poopensharten]

I really like that.

 

[Jon.G]

Welcome! Looks tidy. Any plans?

 

[Topgeartom]

Love it.

​Miss mine for the waftability.

 

[sbridgey]

Looks a nice example bet it sounds good too.

Thanks, yes the straight six sounds lovely.

I really like that.

Thanks

Welcome! Looks tidy. Any plans?

Thanks you, yeah got a few. 18 button computer and Cruise control, both of which I have sourced. And longer term fit a M50 manifold with big bore TB, and dave F induction kit which when mapped should be good for >230 bhp

Love it.

​Miss mine for the waftability.

Yep, its nice and wafty but it can take a corner if you want it too.

 

[Wick]

Very nice!

 

[riz]

Crap photos, awesome care. I loved it fro 2 years and 40k miles later. I love leaning on my armrest in 5th gear overtaking!!

 

[Harrisp]

I'm looking to do the opposite, currently got a 330 and after a 172 or maybe a 182.

 

[daveski]

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[daveski]

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[sbridgey]

Crap photos, awesome care. I loved it fro 2 years and 40k miles later. I love leaning on my armrest in 5th gear overtaking!!

My brother is trying to teach how to use a camera properly! i just went out and got a few quick shots.

I am loving the armrest and the power in 5th on the motorway, its just effortless overtaking.

 

[sbridgey]

Thanks for the photo's dave. I am quite liking the motorway shot

 

[Russ Rallye]

Always liked 328 sports, especially with an lsd fitted, Is yours a later model with asc+t and no diff? What colour is it, steel blue? Looks nice.
Russ

 

[sbridgey]

yeah its got no diff but asc traction control stuff. I might get a diff in the future though. The colour is Samoa blue.

 

[Budgie]

Looks epic.

Almost identical to Saner's old one.

 

[Saner]

Looks epic.

Almost identical to Saner's old one.

Identical apart from the aftermarket wheels! This an Individual as well?

 

[riz]

Identical apart from the aftermarket wheels! This an Individual as well?

Im not sure. The guy i bought it off didnt know. Ive only ever seen the colour on non 328s and non sports.

 

[sbridgey]

Identical apart from the aftermarket wheels! This an Individual as well?

They are genuine M3 evo wheels, but I would like to find a set of the original BBS splits for it. How to you tell if its an individual?

 

[benten]

How are you finding this on fuel compared to the clio?

 

[Saner]

Just sold off my spare set, you can normally find them cheap enough on the bay, just remember to get a staggered set.

The colour, which should be on the strut top is Sthal Blu, or Steel Blue.

'Individual' is sometimes printed on the sill, but the all clear lights / indicators imply it is an Individual. You can get the full spec from a BMW Dealer, they printed off the original order for me.

 

[Budgie]

What's the VIN number? PM me if you'd prefer. Can get an original spec sheet for it..

 

[Saner]

Could you do that for mine too.. or is it too old?

 

[Rob]

How does everyone not know Dave has te powerz?

Looks a decent motor though, different colour that could work well with a few tweaks

 

[Budgie]

Dave's not the only one with powerz.

Saner- yep. Text or whatsapp it to Dave or I and we'll have a look.

 

[sbridgey]

Pretty sure I have teh powerz too, so I will have a check when I get home from work.

 

[sbridgey]

How does everyone not know Dave has te powerz?

Looks a decent motor though, different colour that could work well with a few tweaks

​What are you thinking rob?

 

[Sir_Dave]

Dave's not the only one with powerz.

Ha ha, the powerz are easy to acquire if you spend long enough trawling through the BMW forums