DC2 TypeR / E36 328i
I only had my Clio 2 months before selling it to get a proper car. This is what I ended up with, it's my tenth car and defnitly my best.
The reason I got rid of my Clio so fast, I didn't think it was a good daily. Not for 40-50 miles a day anyway. Super loud exhaust didn't help things but it was neither a toy, or a commuter. To me it was some weird bodge between the two. After experiencing a Saxo VTS for 6 months I was left disappointed in the fun factor. It was no where near as fun as the Saxo, and I'm a firm believer in not just putting up with things (10 cars later) so it went up for sale.
I fannied about for a bit deciding what I wanted, in this time my budget grew a bit and I was just able to afford a car I'd had my eyes on! A 320d Sport. TBH I wanted Imola Red, but Daves Estoril came up just over budget. Ffs. Dave dropped the price and helped me out (so nice of him to take my money
) and the deal was done. Me and my grandad went down on the train (averaging 122mph on the iPhone GPS speedo :| ) and got the car back to West Yorkshire.
I've done a few small mods to it so far, but have a few ideas for it. Here are some pictures:
It needs a few things doing. Maintenance list so far:
Mods in the pipeline/completed
silvertecs by DanielJames., on Flickr
HDR E46 by DanielJames., on Flickr
So far ownership has been great, it can only get better when the the little niggles are sorted out. 45mpg city/55mpg highway. (spending a lot of time on yank forums can you tell?!? lol)
RWD ftw!!
So, over to you
Dan
The reason I got rid of my Clio so fast, I didn't think it was a good daily. Not for 40-50 miles a day anyway. Super loud exhaust didn't help things but it was neither a toy, or a commuter. To me it was some weird bodge between the two. After experiencing a Saxo VTS for 6 months I was left disappointed in the fun factor. It was no where near as fun as the Saxo, and I'm a firm believer in not just putting up with things (10 cars later) so it went up for sale.
I fannied about for a bit deciding what I wanted, in this time my budget grew a bit and I was just able to afford a car I'd had my eyes on! A 320d Sport. TBH I wanted Imola Red, but Daves Estoril came up just over budget. Ffs. Dave dropped the price and helped me out (so nice of him to take my money
) and the deal was done. Me and my grandad went down on the train (averaging 122mph on the iPhone GPS speedo :| ) and got the car back to West Yorkshire. I've done a few small mods to it so far, but have a few ideas for it. Here are some pictures:
It needs a few things doing. Maintenance list so far:
- BRAKES. All round discs and pads.
- Rear shocker leaking (coilover time perhaps)
- Wheels need a refurb due to the s**tey job the garage did before Dave had it (I hope!)
- Exhaust front section needs attention
- Waxoyl/underseal for winter
Mods in the pipeline/completed
- 330d front brakes, calipers BOUGHT, discs to buy.
- Black Kidney grilles DONE
- Silver indicator bulbs DONE
- New wheels?! BBS CH?? So many options, if you've got a big wallet!
- EGR valve delete DONE
- Front decat
- Remap?? Maybe.
- HIDs/angel eyes? Very asian, I'm 50/50 on this.
- Upgrade in car audio (sick of the Parrot 20w amp!)
- Clubsport splitters
silvertecs by DanielJames., on Flickr
HDR E46 by DanielJames., on Flickr
So far ownership has been great, it can only get better when the the little niggles are sorted out. 45mpg city/55mpg highway. (spending a lot of time on yank forums can you tell?!? lol)
RWD ftw!!
So, over to you
Dan
