Kinda Hard Parking (e36 content)

[tomgt325]

Got a little bored this morning before work, and I have to start getting to know Aperture for work. I know this isn't an e30, but I miss mine and I still lurk constantly. So I figured I'd share some pics. It's just a stock m50 that needs a vanos overhaul and some boost





Wheels are supposed to be more of an olive drab, but I like how they turned out


I like those corbeaus, but damn it I hate it that they fade like that! I need to respray them with fabric paint again really soon.







Purple center b/c of fabric fade ftl




I decided to record an exhaust vid too:

It's a 3" with a "high flow" cat and resonator. I realize this is overkill on a 2.5l, but my hopes for boost convinced me to do this. Plus it sounds badass.

[TDE30]

I've seen worse, I could do without the green wheels and the Momo wheel that looks like it belongs in an E21 or E9. The seats may be justifiable if the car sees any track time.

The full-red tails and the ellipsoids look pretty good though.

[Hodge]

Not bad good sir. Car sounds pretty mean too.

I just got my 318i and have missed it so!


How do you like that wheel?

[CarsSuck]

the Momo wheel that looks like it belongs in an E21 or E9.

are you kidding?

[tomgt325]

Not bad good sir. Car sounds pretty mean too.

I just got my 318i and have missed it so!


How do you like that wheel?

Smaller diameter FTW! Steering is a bit more direct. The suede is kinda novelty, but I like the feel of it.

[TDE30]

are you kidding?

Fuck no, that car needs a M Tech II wheel or the 98+ 3-spoke M3 wheel.

[gearheadE30]

ugggh, the 3-spoke M3 wheel is hideus! Sure, it goes with the interior better, but the Momo has a better design and a little bit of driving benefit.

[TDE30]

Meh, maybe it's just me then. It just looks a bit too classic for the modernness that is the E36 interior.

[tomgt325]

I considered an M3 three spoke, but this came up for cheap and I like the feel/thickness of it way more than factory

[scabzzzz]

E30 board FTW

[sirsteezo]

is this you garrett?

[tomgt325]

is this you garrett?

haha no. i'm way cooler than garrett

[jw 325ic]

sick e36 man not a big fan of the wheel color but otherwise nice car.

[tomgt325]

sick e36 man not a big fan of the wheel color but otherwise nice car.

good thing it was a test run right

in real life though I still like them

[Bimmerista]

The wheels are definitely different...props for originality.

BTW...this term 'hard parking'....what does it mean exactly??