Hello Oppo.

"BrokenMostWeeks" (brokenmostweeks)
09/24/2020 at 10:33 • Filed to: None

Long time lurker, first time poster here.

It was recently suggested to me by a fellow Oppo that after lurking for the better part of a decade, perhaps I should make an account and join in on the fun. Over the years of just reading everyone’s automotive adventures, its become clear to me you all are a group that’s pretty excellent to each other, and the variety of interests is seriously top-notch.

BrokenMostWeeks refers to my addiction to vehicles that always turn into absolute money pits, whether they’re of the Bavarian variety or not . The perfect example of this, however, is my old BMW E36 M3 track car (pictured) that, aside from a few autocrosses , has yet to see an actual track due to constant... uh... ‘necessary improvements’ .

So anyways, hello to you all, and I look forward to joining in on the fun I’ve been following for quite some time.

DISCUSSION (75)

vondon302 > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:39

Welcome

The screen name will fit in well here.

Tripper > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:41

Well hello officially and welcome. TITE car btw also great pic.

Just Jeepin' > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:42

Hey. Congrats on finally breaking down the wall.

For everyone else: this is yet another enabler of my quest for a second Jeep.

HoustonRunner > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:44

Welcome! I’ve slowly gone back in time on my Bavarian interests....From 2000 to 1998 to 2015 (that was a lease) to 1988. So far the E28 is by far the cheapest and close on reliability.

Kinja'd!!!

WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:44

I also didn’t start commenting until years after starting to read Oppo. It’s worth it.

BrokenMostWeeks > vondon302
09/24/2020 at 10:45

Haha thank you!

BrokenMostWeeks > Tripper
09/24/2020 at 10:45

Thank you!
It’s been a love/hate relationship, but when its working... no other car I’ve owned can match it for a driving experience.

E90M3 > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:47

Hello, always happy to have more M3s on here.

Tripper > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:47

Hey you don’t have to sell this guy on any E chassis 3

Nibby > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:47

welcome we have cookies

BrokenMostWeeks > Just Jeepin'
09/24/2020 at 10:48

Thank you!
You called it- just needed a quick change to my account.

Also, I’m an enabler for both of us- SHOW ME ALL THE JEEPS!
(I don’t need another one. But I do.)

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > HoustonRunner
09/24/2020 at 10:48

It looks soo good...<3

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:49

Welcome!

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:49

Welcome! Love the stance on your E36!

Between my Mini and Vette, I think one of them is broken most weeks...but they work on the weekend which is all I ask of them :p

Just Jeepin' > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:49

I meant to ask you: setting aside your interest in selling your O verland, if you were offered a straight trade for that NC XJ, would you take it?

BrokenMostWeeks > Tripper
09/24/2020 at 10:51

I think you have the best iteration for sure... That S54 and that styling- they’re just the best.

Tripper > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:54

I f only it were a coupe...haha. I love it, but I really love all the small B immers up until the last 5-10 years. I’m softly hunting for an E30 project.

jminer > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:54

Glad you’re posting now! It’s a seriously awesome community we have here.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 10:55

Beautiful car, and great photo. Look forward to reading more!

BrokenMostWeeks > Just Jeepin'
09/24/2020 at 10:55

Well now that’s a thought-provoking question...

Hmmm. Personally, the WJ Overland being traded for that blue XJ would probably be a no for me, as I already have a manual XJ. Also, I kinda like the different driving experiences- the WJ Overland is an absolute couch of an automobile. I’ve tried to build it up as a modern Grand Wagoneer or the American version of a Land Rover Disco.

That is a nice opposite from the more, eh, visceral experience of my manual XJ.

BrokenMostWeeks > HoustonRunner
09/24/2020 at 10:58

Every time I see your car, I have to check to make sure I’m not drooling on myself... That. Is. Gorgeous.

There’s a stupid clean Toledo Blue E39 nearby that I’ve considered snagging as a road-trip missile, and seeing yours doesn’t help me not want to go further down the BMW rabbit hole.

BrokenMostWeeks > WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI
09/24/2020 at 10:58

After all the warm welcomes already, its more than worth it!

BrokenMostWeeks > E90M3
09/24/2020 at 10:59

You’ve got a pretty dreamy daily/fun combo if I say so myself

BrokenMostWeeks > Nibby
09/24/2020 at 10:59

Sold!

BrokenMostWeeks > jminer
09/24/2020 at 11:00

So many warm welcomes. I’m kicking myself for sitting on the sidelines for so long!

BrokenMostWeeks > Just Jeepin'
09/24/2020 at 11:07

All this said, if I didn’t have my Overland, I’d be looking pretty hard at that blue XJ... if its as clean as it appears, that’s a pretty solid build list.

BrokenMostWeeks > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
09/24/2020 at 11:08

Thank you!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 11:11

My own, silver, sometimes-track-car M3 will be heading to its new home with my brother, soon. I have retained first right of refusal if he ever decides to sell...

BrokenMostWeeks > Tripper
09/24/2020 at 11:12

I just see that as a better way to hear that S54 glory ;)

I don’t remember what part of the country you’re in, but E30s around here in NC, they’re still fairly cheap (for today)- about $5k for a decently clean, yet ‘project’. Let me know if I can help in the search!

Tripper > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 11:16

Yeah, I’m not complaining!

I’d be in the sub $7500 market and wouldn’t balk at an automatic particularly a rust free one. that 5 speed swap is common and easy enough. It would be dumb for me to buy now as I’m about a year away from having space to work on a project like that, however it something really nice or really cheap (mainly the latter) I’d make a move.

I would even take a 318 if its older and sporting an M10 as I can use some of the parts as backup for the 02.

BrokenMostWeeks > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
09/24/2020 at 11:18

I had a 2006 E90 330i Sport, and I regret selling that one every single day.

Good thing you’ll still have access to it! And definitely buy it back when you get the chance. That E90 M3 is one special machine we’ll probably never see again. A modern, small E39 M5!

BrokenMostWeeks > Tripper
09/24/2020 at 11:22

Plus, your M3 is such a cool color...

I’ll keep my eye out for ya!
I just saw a manual 325 sedan for $4500 the other day. Definitely a project, but a driveable one that didn’t look bad at all. Any preference towards coupe or sedan?

jeepoftheseus > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 11:22

Welcome, it took years of me lurking to actually join the conversation. You won’t regret it! Nice E36 too, is that a half cage I spy in that thing?

BrokenMostWeeks > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 11:25

Whoops... it was a 318.
But still!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/910597076131444/

Tripper > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 11:30

That’s not bad...that poor dash. There is a company that is thermoforming NEW bmw dash panels for 2002's and E30's...they are however, not cheap. My 1502, miraculously has a crack free dash. People at work are always like why is there a towel covering your dash!?...

I’d prefer a coupe but wouldn’t rule out a sedan.

BrokenMostWeeks > jeepoftheseus
09/24/2020 at 11:30

Thank you! Its definintely a 5-footer haha

It is certainly a half cage. I’ll have to write a post about the car as a whole and the adventure to get it, but someone threw ALL the expensive stuff at it and I bought it for what is I’m sure less than half what they spent

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 11:31

Yeah, I can definitely see it coming back to me one day (unless he falls for it like I did).

I’m replacing my RWD, manual, NA V8 sedan with RWD, manual, NA V8 sedan (possibly the last one ever sold in the States).

jeepoftheseus > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 11:43

That’s a solid strategy when you know you’re going to do the same stuff anyway. Looking forward to the post. I love that generation.

Chariotoflove > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 11:45

Welcome. I’m sure you know by now that this group will be the exact opposite of support for recovery from your “problem”.

BrokenMostWeeks > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
09/24/2020 at 11:48

I mean, I don’t think you’re going wrong with that combo!

Those Hold... er... Chevy SS are absolute monsters in their own right. Plus, I’m sure it’ll be much cheaper/more reliable as a daily. You did well!

I forget which mag did it, but I loved the comparison between the E39 M5 and the SS.

BeaterGT > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 11:52

Welcome! Nice picture, where was it taken?

nermal > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 11:57

Kinja'd!!!

What’s your preferred form of wiener-themed transportation? The HR dept needs to add it to your file.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 11:57

I hope so, on the cheap/reliability front!

Yeah, that was as great article. She’s a big girl, but she can dance.

phenotyp > jeepoftheseus
09/24/2020 at 12:20

Just wanna say: A+ username.

jminer > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 12:28

Oppo is a very special place, you’ll be very happy you engaged. The warmth of the community is unparalleled.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 12:28

Welcome to Oppo! If your affinity for broken B avarian machines is any indication , you’ll fit right in here.

Feel free to unleash some posts on us. You don’t have to purely chronicle your own adventures (we can’t all be Miss Mercedes) but it seems you definitely have some stories to tell about your money pit(s).

I just own a boring compact car so I have to get a little more creative in what I post here. I really enjoy making DOTS posts. You’ll find a niche that you like.

E90M3 > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 12:34

I concurr.

BrokenMostWeeks > Tripper
09/24/2020 at 12:44

I’ll keep an eye out for a coupe as well then!

Coming from a family of old Mopars, I know all about the towel on the dash trick haha. Your 1502 is such a rad little car! I bet that thing is a blast to drive. What’s it weigh?

I’m glad they’re making new dashes, although I can imagine the BMW tax on them...

Tripper > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 13:09

Thank you, it is my favorite car I have driven. I drive it every day that it probably wont rain. It’s about 2200lbs, lol. G otta be careful when it does rain. Date codes on the tires are also 2013.

Jonathan Harper > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 13:28

I also have an E36 track car that has needed a lot of work, but now it’s finally running pretty well. I took it for a longish shakedown yesterday, felt good. Cheers!

BrokenMostWeeks > Tripper
09/24/2020 at 13:46

Wow that’s light!

Well, I for one never tire of seeing pictures of it

BrokenMostWeeks > nermal
09/24/2020 at 13:48

These are the real questions!

I feel like the Vespa with sidecar is peak Oppo, but I’d probably lean towards the OG, or perhaps the VTOL!

BrokenMostWeeks > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
09/24/2020 at 13:49

Thank you!

I’ve been a big fan of the DOTS posts. Always love seeing the random rad ness that’s out on the streets

BrokenMostWeeks > Jonathan Harper
09/24/2020 at 13:51

Oh I don’t remember seeing your E36, but I’m intrigued... Glad you got it back up and running!

DasWauto > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 13:51

Welcome to another purveyor of small BMW coupés. There are dozens of us. :D

Kinja'd!!!

BrokenMostWeeks > ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability
09/24/2020 at 13:52

Thank you!

I’d say a Mini and a Vette are pretty good bookends to the Oppo way of life. Super fun fleet you’ve got there

BrokenMostWeeks > Chariotoflove
09/24/2020 at 13:53

Hahaha this is very true.

Oppo is the addiction support group that enables instead of encourages recovery. And I love that.

BrokenMostWeeks > BeaterGT
09/24/2020 at 13:53

Thank you!

This was on the Blue Ridge Parkway just outside Blowing Rock, NC

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 13:59

I am usually quite a frequent DOTS contributor but I am currently living in Atlanta proper and so I have a choice of boring sedans and the occasional donk with some motorcycle stunts thrown in. I don’t see many classics. I haven’t had a good DOTS in well over a week but the cool cars do come out on weekends so we’ll see.

I found I actually enjoyed street spotting way more when I had a reason to snap a picture. Plus it's great to see some of the other stuff from fellow Oppos that you wouldn't believe is out there without photographic proof. Like that NSU Prinz Sport spotted last week.

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 13:59

Thanks! I was exaggerating tho, both of em have been decently reliable once a couple things was fixed... especially considering that they get driven quite hard :)

BrokenMostWeeks > DasWauto
09/24/2020 at 14:00

Love the E82s!!

And it does feel like home with all the fellow BMW oppos... Kinda like the Island of Misfit Toys haha. But at least we’re all happy!

BrokenMostWeeks > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
09/24/2020 at 14:05

That NSU was so cool. THIS is the stuff Oppo is about.

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 14:08

My coolest random street spit of all time is not half as cool or random as that NSU.

I did see a hopelessly obscure Brazilian market Toyota FJ extended cab pickup once though.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 14:55

Welcome to the fray! You’re in good company...lots of BMW owners around these parts. I’m just a lowly Korean ecobox owner that loves crazy Eastern Bloc and Italian stuff....so, you’ll have to deal with all that stuff from me :P

BrokenMostWeeks > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
09/24/2020 at 15:13

Umm Eastern Bloc things and Italian things are of big interest to me as well! :)

Keep that stuff coming

HoustonRunner > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 16:42

Thanks, though I have to admit it was mostly bought not built. I was lucky to find one in Austin owned by the proprietor of one of the best BMW shops in central Texas, Terry Sayther.

It will look better once I get the front clip back on, here is the current state:

Kinja'd!!!

Need to get another coat of primer on, sand again, then paint. Also, since this my first attempt at doing this it will likely take a few tries...

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 17:47

Yay! We’ll get along swimmingly, haha!

feather-throttle-not-hair > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 20:34

MMmmmm E36 M3. So correct looking......

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > BrokenMostWeeks
09/24/2020 at 20:54

Kinja'd!!!

BrokenMostWeeks > HoustonRunner
09/25/2020 at 10:08

Hey, ‘ bought not built’ isn’t always the worst thing in the world, especially when it comes to old BMWs...

I’ll be the first to admit that someone else turned my M3 into the track car it is today- which is fine because they used way better parts than I’d be able to afford, and I still got it for cheap!

The way I see it, your car was just properly sorted, and that’s a very good thing. It’ll look great with the front end back together and fresh!

BrokenMostWeeks > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
09/25/2020 at 10:09

Hello!

Jonathan Harper > BrokenMostWeeks
10/01/2020 at 20:54

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T he night photo hides all dents and dings. I shot this the night I bought it and have changed the headlights to oem look HIDs and put euro tails on it.

It had over 200k when I got it and I blew the head gasket after a few months of hard driving. Spent almost as much as I bought it for getting it back on the road but it’s been feeling and driving great in the last few months . Just been too damn hot in socal to drive something without AC lately. Here’s a video a friend made of me with the car:

BrokenMostWeeks > Jonathan Harper
10/02/2020 at 10:25

That night photo is most excellent... Really nice!

“ Spent almost as much as I bought it for getting it back on the road but it’s been feeling and driving great in the last few months.”
Hahaha I know this feeling all too well! I’ve driven E46 M3s too, but these old E36s just have something special about them, definitely a more raw experience, especially when they’re turned into things made for track work.

My goal is to just make my car nicer and more usable- its a total track car, but one with good parts. I want to make it more street-friendly so I want to drive it more, but also just make it nicer to look at and drive longer distances. The E36 crew over at the ‘Ring have some super clean builds that I’m shooting for

What suspension are you running?

Jonathan Harper > BrokenMostWeeks
10/20/2020 at 12:33

Aaaaand it broke down and had to be flat bedded since my last reply :)

Still waiting on diagnosis, fuckin thing. I’m running Megan Sport adjustable.

BrokenMostWeeks > Jonathan Harper
10/22/2020 at 20:20

Not. Cool.
Hope you get it figured out soon!
I fear that’s the fate of mine every time I turn the key haha