Look at the poor thing :(

"BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires" (biturbo228) 08/17/2013 at 11:40 • Filed to: Bimmer Fix

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When I first started getting into cars properly, I made two vows. The first was never to own a boring car. The second was that any car that left my stewardship would be in a better state then when it entered. Might be tricky this time.It's not as bad as it seems. The slam panel is buggered, as is the whole front clip. The barrier completely missed the bumper, so that's unscathed. The bonnet's totaled, as is the offside wing. The radiator is bent, but not leaking at all. The wheelarch is bent in at the front, but it hasn't reached as far as the suspension turret.Looks fairly badass with the front end stripped.Also, look at the inside of the wing. There were lots of leaves in there, and soil. Soil! Now, do I part it out or fix it?

Goshen, formerly Darkcode > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/17/2013 at 11:45

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A vow is a vow. But you're in for a ride to hell if you decide to repair it, even taking part supplies and specialized workmanship in account.

Blondude > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/17/2013 at 11:48

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1. Sell off extra parts but keep drivetrain

2. Use money from selling off extra stuff to buy something fun and in need of a drivetrain

3. ???

4. Profit

6cyl > Blondude 08/17/2013 at 11:57

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*Find an e30 that blew a timing belt. There are tons of write ups on this swap.*

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Goshen, formerly Darkcode 08/17/2013 at 11:58

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I've got the skills and equipment to do it all myself, and there's tons of E36s in every scrapyard around the country. They were one of the best-selling 4-doors in the country in their time.

I'll see how pulling out the front outrigger goes, and see if there's a parts car to pull bits from.

Actually, it might be quite tricky to find one in a scrapyard that doesn't have the same sort of damage.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Blondude 08/17/2013 at 12:01

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That's a good idea, but the drivetrain is a bit tired itself. I'm thinking of repairing it (mainly out of guilt) and then selling it on.

If anything, I'll get some good practice out of it.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > 6cyl 08/17/2013 at 12:07

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It seems to be quite difficult to find an E30 here, although I'm sure it can be done.

Maybe it's just tricky to find a 325i, which wouldn't matter if I'm doing an engine swap.

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/17/2013 at 12:29

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How would the second part work if you bought a new car?

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter 08/17/2013 at 12:37

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Sorry, I don't get what you mean.

I've got my Alfa 156 that I can use to get places, so I don't actually need the BMW to be running and I can indulge in a little mucking about.

Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/17/2013 at 13:18

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What is the blue thing next to it? looks cool!

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder 08/17/2013 at 13:23

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It's a fibreglass shell for a Ferrari 308. My dad got it years ago with plans to make a kit car with it, but never got round to it.

To be perfectly honest, I've never been that big of a fan of kit cars. The only way I can see it being truly cool would be to create a tube-frame car with a proper Ferrari V8 in it.

That would be badass.

Pabuuu, JDM car enthusiast & Italian parts hoarder > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/17/2013 at 13:24

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Put it on the bmw ! ;)

dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/17/2013 at 13:36

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"How would you leave a new car better than you found it?"

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/17/2013 at 13:36

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I need your sidemarkers (the ones one the wing fender, right above the die moldings)

can you make that happen???

I have clear ones and I want amber (orange) ones for mine

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 08/17/2013 at 16:02

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These bits? I'll have a look for some when I go to the scrapyard. I need one myself actually.

Not sure what postage will be like, but they're light things.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > dsigned001 - O.R.C. hunter 08/17/2013 at 16:03

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With difficulty I think.

Probably modifications. Lightweight bits, a little more power, a nicer exhaust. That sort of thing.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/17/2013 at 16:25

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Shit, you're not in the USA... Forget it

Vracktal > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/17/2013 at 18:34

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You bastard you were supposed to sell it to me!

Now i'll have to just live with my Volvo forever or until I find a reasonably priced Lexus GS300 Sport that I can swap a Supra gearbox & turbo setup into.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Vracktal 08/17/2013 at 18:44

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Bugger, yeah. I'll be fixing it, hopefully to a good standard. Won't be worth it monetarily, but it'll be good experience. Plus, it'll be a good opportunity to sort out the coolant leak.

Vracktal > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/17/2013 at 19:02

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Yeah, it's good practice I guess. How'd it get mangled anyway?

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > Vracktal 08/17/2013 at 19:10

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I was a moron and gave it a bit too much boot coming out of a wet roundabout. Rear end kicked out and I couldn't catch it. Low-speed, but I hit a barrier. Right above the bumper as well. Not sure whether that's a good thing or bad. Easier to repair, but less impact absorbed.

I think I understand now why new cars have traction control.

Vracktal > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/17/2013 at 19:16

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Ah, shame. I've done that one or two times in the Volvo, only without the crunchy bit. And once on the Kawasaki, which definitely ended in a crunchy bit. D:

Stef Schrader > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 08/18/2013 at 05:13

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Looks mostly cosmetic. No frame damage further on? I vote fix it!

rodassecondo > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 09/16/2013 at 09:48

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no ! it this one ? so soon, or it was a track day car ???

Noooooooooo!

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BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > rodassecondo 09/16/2013 at 11:48

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Yeah very stupid of me. I had a good 3 months of driving it before I pranged it.

I'm fixing it though, as the damage is only cosmetic. I've got everything I need except the wing, which is proving rather difficult to find. There's lots breaking on eBay, but none with the right colour combo with wings left.

It's only a matter of time though.

rodassecondo > BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires 09/16/2013 at 12:29

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Bad luck ! But if i recall it was cheap daily, right? yes, if it still runs, make it live again.

mine ( your car siamese brother ) did the summer fine. Just a broken seat support.

BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires > rodassecondo 09/16/2013 at 20:45

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Very cheap daily. I'll definitely fix it as there's very little mechanically wrong with it. It's high mileage, but it's a good honest car.

Sweet. I really like the look of the E36, especially from the side. Such a great, elegant design. It also helps that they've got a great chassis to play around with.