1997 Estoril/Modena M3 Sedan

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  • tommy_zito
    Member
    • Sep 2012
    • 42

    #1

    1997 Estoril/Modena M3 Sedan

    1997 Estoril lllM3 Sedan

    Hey guys, Just got my first E36 M3/4/5. Was told that a lot of Denver guys hang out in the forum. Wanted to intoduce my self and the car! Please subscribe to my thread. I promise i won't be a posting whore. Enjoy!


    About
    1997 Estoril/Modena M3 Sedan. (with rear folding seats)
    150,XXXK on the clock.

    Whats been done to the car so far

    Current mileage: 150,230

    ~120k miles (previous owner):
    Cooling system
    Clutch

    132k~137k miles:
    DDM black kidneys
    New spoiler brake light
    Euro ash tray deletes (NLA from BMW)
    Plugs + Air filter
    Fuel filter
    ASC Delete
    Injectors rebuilt
    De-baffled Airbox
    Valve cover gasket
    Power seat switch passenger side
    All rear suspension bushings and mounts
    Power-flex RTABS and Sub-frame Bushings
    AKG Diff Mounts
    SPC Rear Control Arms
    Welded sub-frame reinforcements (front and rear)
    New E-brake cables
    New E-brake pull assembly
    ZHP shift knob
    New Battery (Interstate MTP-91) with vent kit
    Rear parcel shelf restored to black
    All front suspension bushings and mounts
    Vorshlag poly motor-mounts
    UUC Transmission mounts
    UUC FCABs
    New Control Arms
    New Tie Rod Assemblies
    15mm spacers
    Vorshlag 80/60 stud kit with black lug nuts
    UUC Clutch line
    Z3 1.9L steering rack installed with 69k miles on it, so now about 80k miles on the unit.
    OPN safety-wired
    VAC oil pan baffle
    Power steering reservoir/filter replaced, hoses modified/replaced.
    3.38 LSD
    Full glass-out re-spray with new window seals, windshield, cowling, etc
    Color matched fog delete panels done during re-spray
    Trim painted black with SEM, motorsport emblems added.
    Exhaust Hangars

    137k~142k miles:
    Motion motorsport under-panel
    All four calipers rebuilt, stainless steel lines, new rotors & pads

    142k~149k miles:
    Guibo
    Exhaust gaskets
    Plugs+ air filter
    Intake Manifold gaskets
    Vacuum lines
    Alpine CDA-9886 head unit w/ipod hookup and HD radio capable.
    Koni S/A shocks installed with factory springs, swapped hats
    Rogue RSMs
    Contours – set of 5, staggered

















    1997 Estoril Blue/Modena lllM3, 5spd, 4dr
  • Bimmerman325i
    R3V OG
    • Dec 2007
    • 6854

    #2
    Ha, called it! You DID buy Roland's car.
    2017 Chevrolet SS, 6MT
    95 M3/2/5 (S54 and Mk60 DSC, CARB legal, Build Thread)
    98 M3/4/5 (stock)

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    • Roland H
      R3V Elite
      • Mar 2009
      • 4480

      #3
      Looks vaguely familiar....

      Welcome to these forums too!

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      • lambo
        Captain Scene Points
        • Feb 2010
        • 10953

        #4
        At first I thought this was a for sale ad...I was confoooosed...

        Originally posted by SpasticDwarf;n6449866
        Honestly I built it just to have a place to sit and listen to Hotline Bling on repeat.

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        • hyperE30
          R3VLimited
          • Sep 2009
          • 2202

          #5
          Welcome!... saw you last week on 20th getting on i25
          sigpic
          HyperWerkz

          89 mtech2, s50, AR Kit, borgwarner s362, e-85, 15psi... 592whp
          " enjoy the show "

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          • tommy_zito
            Member
            • Sep 2012
            • 42

            #6
            Originally posted by Bimmerman325i
            Ha, called it! You DID buy Roland's car.
            That you did! I PM'd you back on M3F but then posted on here shortly after!

            Originally posted by Roland H
            Looks vaguely familiar....

            Welcome to these forums too!
            Thanks man! I wasn't sure where the local guys hung out on until Bimmerman325i told me!

            Originally posted by hyperE30
            Welcome!... saw you last week on 20th getting on i25
            Thats crazy! Ya i was comming back from that horrible basball game! I noticed your E30! Lookin good!
            1997 Estoril Blue/Modena lllM3, 5spd, 4dr

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            • Cloudbase
              E30 Mastermind
              • Nov 2010
              • 1795

              #7
              Welcome. Glad to see Roland's old car is staying local. Now you need a beater E30 to keep the miles down on it.
              JOY IS AN E30...

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              • tommy_zito
                Member
                • Sep 2012
                • 42

                #8
                Originally posted by Cloudbase
                Welcome. Glad to see Roland's old car is staying local. Now you need a beater E30 to keep the miles down on it.
                you are 100% correct sir! I was actually just looking at some! :grin: I actually drive a MK3 Jetta every day so the E36 is a garage queen!
                1997 Estoril Blue/Modena lllM3, 5spd, 4dr

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                • iamsam
                  Advanced Member
                  • Jun 2008
                  • 172

                  #9
                  Welcome!

                  So are you guys doing BMW/yoga meets now?

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                  • blefevre
                    R3V Elite
                    • Dec 2008
                    • 4287

                    #10
                    Welcome! That's a nice car you have. Most of us are very familiar with it :)

                    - E30, DSM, Golf R, Mazda 3 Skyactiv

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                    • bluefox280
                      Wrencher
                      • Apr 2010
                      • 255

                      #11
                      Howdy Tommy! Good to see you took over Roland's M3/4/5.
                      Welcome to the chaos and mayhem!

                      Which brings up a good question: what vehicle's are left in Roland's stable?

                      - Erik
                      Pattern Draft Imaging.com - "...Where Engineering Discipline and Photography Merge as One..."

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                      • boriksh
                        Advanced Member
                        • Sep 2008
                        • 111

                        #12
                        Originally posted by iamcreepingdeath
                        Welcome!

                        So are you guys doing BMW/yoga meets now?

                        Fender Roller Rental | RTAB Tool Rental

                        e36 Climate Control Issues?
                        Your ≠ you are
                        You`re ≠ your

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                        • dubseven
                          Grease Monkey
                          • Jul 2011
                          • 382

                          #13
                          Nice!

                          Needs moar turbos!

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                          • tommy_zito
                            Member
                            • Sep 2012
                            • 42

                            #14
                            Originally posted by blefevre
                            Welcome! That's a nice car you have. Most of us are very familiar with it :)
                            Thanks! Im glad there is so many people with a ton of knowledge on here! It also helps Roland is only like 3 exits down the freeway from me!

                            Originally posted by bluefox280
                            Howdy Tommy! Good to see you took over Roland's M3/4/5.
                            Welcome to the chaos and mayhem!

                            Which brings up a good question: what vehicle's are left in Roland's stable?

                            - Erik
                            Hey Erik! Long time no talk man! How've you been! Do you still have the turbo tomato? Last time we chatted you were thinking of changing it up a bit!

                            Originally posted by ar design
                            Nice!

                            Needs moar turbos!
                            Ya i really want to keep her un-molested! I love the way the car drives now, and really there isn't much that i want to change :)
                            1997 Estoril Blue/Modena lllM3, 5spd, 4dr

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                            • hyperE30
                              R3VLimited
                              • Sep 2009
                              • 2202

                              #15
                              Originally posted by tommy_zito
                              you are 100% correct sir! I was actually just looking at some! :grin: I actually drive a MK3 Jetta every day so the E36 is a garage queen!
                              Sooo... went from one garage to another..... WTF:hitler:
                              sigpic
                              HyperWerkz

                              89 mtech2, s50, AR Kit, borgwarner s362, e-85, 15psi... 592whp
                              " enjoy the show "

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