Building a BMW E36 Coupe from scratch

It's finally time - let's rebuild my BMW E36 coupe from the ground up
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So here it is, rebuild time for my Boston green BMW e36 328i coupe m-sport which we're actually currently building as an M60B40 V8 conversion, but we haven't got that far yet.
How far have we got? Well... watch the video and you'll find out. Suspension refresh overhaul. let's go.
We've completely stripped everything and we're building the whole e36 from the ground up, completely brand new.
I'm typing all of this, like I usually do, to target those pesky keywords.
Which keyword? The ones that say stuff like, wow that's a great boston green m-sport bmw e36 you have there, is it a 328i? M-sport? Yes it is
Thanks for coming to my ted talk.
Watch the video. Hugs and kisses.
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[@boqer123]

Seen a few comments saying the same thing so I’ll just pin this 😂 - We’re gunna torque bolts up after we’ve let the car settle on its weight a few times. - We greased the polybushes dw. Love you all x

[@jamesbaggaley1460]

The bolts will already be over torqued though… ugga duggad to death

[@boqer123]

@@jamesbaggaley1460 don’t talk about our ugga dugga like that

[@jblack5323]

@@jamesbaggaley1460 when are you gonna get off that armchair of yours?

[@TheFabioix]

2 suggestions: Do the front strut towers reinforcements and please get rid of those front arms bushes, do the strongflex ones, those suck 😅 And dont roll the car that much with no drive shafts, you will ruin your new bearings

[@ukxcal5641]

the video everyone has been waiting for!! cant wait to see it fully rebuilt an restored! :)))) keep at it bro, loving the content!!

[@matic_horvat]

Probably around 10 years ago i subbed for bmx videos as i started riding myself. Amazing how time flies i was 14 back then. Cheers

[@JackConnorCovers]

Man i never thought id see the day, thought you were gonna pull another datsun on us haha! So glad to see you working on this man, favourite car going honestly so im hyped to watch this build process

[@charliepayy]

Christ I forgot about that car, that’s taken me way back and now I feel old 😂😂😂

[@Retrobeemer]

*Should never have sold the Z. T'was a sad day!*

[@jeevie_m]

@14:35 this set my Google speakers off at my gaff 😂😂 I was like what the hell is going on 😂😂

[@Jacked153]

E36 is such a timeless shape, can't wait to see and hear it with the new unit up front

[@Jordh_media]

You're supposed to use the grease with poly bushes😂 may be a little squeaky when you eventually drive it

[@Ndy_jns]

We did !

[@Jbyrneham]

Bit of wd40 even if they do squeak sorts them out

[@CuriousGamer022]

He did put grease tho

[@NC750X]

14:35 you started my Google speaker playing the winky winky bum bum song 🤣😂🤣😂

[@jblack5323]

It’s a shame that working on your car is becoming a dying art in the UK. These Bruvs wouldn’t understand as they get pleasure from ‘Spaky Studios/Motorsport’ to Stage 3.65 their car, bro.

[@muzzman]

It's just stupid expensive now that GBP is in the bin, so parts from America / Germany / Japan are now more expensive. Plus insurance hikes are taking the Mick, it's almost impossible for young people to modify anything without a great paying job or parents helping out. The cost of living being sky high also means people have less money to do cool builds. It's all a mess and kind of upsetting for the scene

[@jblack5323]

@@muzzman that’s one side of it yes. People now are also so obsessed with attention. So many sorry spastics online showing their self’s driving a rented s4 fartcannon while driving one handed weaving in and out of traffic to impress fellow Northface wearing bro’s (no disrespect to Northface) it sucks so bad.

[@WhaattUpp]

You're living every BMW owners dream. Bottom up resto. Wish i could do this with my e90 335i

[@APTileStone]

Yeeeees Boq! Watched about 2years worth of your uploads this week alone, started following you boys after the 90s rearwheel drive video back in the day, same time i was dailying my 1983 mk1 ford orion!! After watching sooo much of you boys this week, im now fully motivated to empty all my savings into getting the Orion build back up and moving...

[@328irossi]

I done exactly all of these bushes poly about 13 Months ago, I have now just had to weld the diff carrier mounts locations as they cracked and fit the reinforcement plates, this is mostly due to years of shoddy mounts taking the slack and the new bushes putting full load on the old mounting points, so long story short if you haven’t already….. fit the boot floor reinforcement plates. 👍🏻

[@5xmm]

Amazing to see these machine back on all 4 wheels 🎉 can’t wait to see the engine in this thing next !! Mental

[@samhighfield4630]

Bqr videos makes my day 100% better

[@importphotography6807]

Andy: unbelievable Jeff 😂

[@adamhargrave9847]

This must give you motivation to finish it,the parts look beutiful get her ready for summer lad love from leeds

[@EagleEyeTye]

Love seeing a BQR video in the sub box!

[@MINIMOTOMADNESS]

nothing like seeing a bush get smashed in,

[@David_R21]

SO pumped for the return of the coupe! Ive been desperately waiting to hear the V8 crank up 😄

[@rhyshepburn3913]

Actually laughed out loud at the hit marker when you 🍻 , small stuff like that is why we love you boq

[@robshaw92]

Anyone else’s google start blasting out Winky Winky bum bum? 😂 Makes me want an E36 so much, great work boys! Long time subscriber from Melbourne 👋🏼

[@robertthorgudmarsson4898]

I'm so glad you guys are doing this car up the right way

[@marcusjamil3274]

Literally been checking your channel every single day for this update well in lads smashed it as always 👏 cant wait to see that v8 getting dropped in

[@Jbyrneham]

So gassed you finally got going on this project again. Such a sick colour and with the v8 itll be such a monster

[@squirtmaker9069]

Hammer wins the award for favorite tool

[@PC-fl7zi]

Was really looking forward to the Mac and cheese build

[@CYMRU619]

Looks sick. I'd be tempted to sack off the V8 and go with an M54B30! You'd have it running in a few days.

[@boqer123]

Hahah no way, need that v8 noise in my life

[@TheJkghfg]

phuck dat. A Boston green V8 E36 looking like that is going to be sick.

[@hsingh630]

Been waiting for this vid for ages, this has given me the motivation to do my e36 M3.

[@flynnrogers661]

So happy to see this thing taking shape, been following the whole build and I can’t wait to see its final form it’s going to be a fucking monster

[@seanh5648]

I got the same bolt kit for my e36. 100% worth the price. It’s a great bit of kit.

[@Conjabba]

You doing this gave me the kick to sort my e46 out and I got back on it’s own weight after 2 years

[@djinnkinn]

love seeing the motivation keep up the good stuff, hyped to see the 36 ripping

[@sonnyhenry8390]

Can’t wait to see it flying about Cheltenham

[@Jahmed5635]

Man like boq back with a banger 🤝

[@BigMattRob]

Feel like i’v been waiting years for this😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 excited for this beast

[@friki670]

Had been waiting for this for so long man, so glad you kept going!

[@lewisbutterworth9601]

Quality set-up that Boq. Loving the music choice in this video too 👌🏻 it's a little bit couunnttrrryyy

[@TomTom-hf1sl]

Just think of the noise 🙌🙌

[@mattpollard6327]

Glad to see this is finally getting done !

[@charlotteducky2114]

You guys should make some BQR Garage or BQR motorsports tees! 🤩

[@danielmcgill4191]

10:40 Andy’s giving the most menacing look I’ve ever seen😂

[@max21118]

Can’t wait to see it done good work

[@joao.ferreira25]

finally e36 content!

[@C.K.Visuals]

Looks mean as hell! Can’t wait to see more of the e36!!!!!

[@davebarnett4262]

Man after my own heart - fitting bushes with a mallet and just going full ugga dugga in most of the bolts 😂 looking forward to seeing it done

[@SxpremeXO]

Andy I'm not even messing lad you set my Google speaker off with that Winky Song hahaha

[@lukepeeters5178]

looking clean as!!!

[@dylandoughty3869]

This was the video we all needed to see!

[@brandonloveday9996]

Looks nice lads put the work in and pays off big time

[@ADM_K]

solid days graft lad

[@SimpsonsClassics]

Nice one boys! Absolutely smashed that out. So when are we seeing more on Andy’s Volvo?

[@simonruth4211]

Didn't even show the mac and cheese 😢💔 can't wait till this is done gonna be unreal!!! 🤙🏻

[@TheJamster007HD]

You need to go visit Adams Compound, maybe drift some laps in a JZ E36

[@kierantilley2590]

Buzzing for this

[@madmatttcustoms229]

This is the great content and car build I subscribed for. Can’t wait for the v8 content also I’ve got a m62 build in the works myself 😅

[@DanRobards]

wow that's a great boston green m-sport bmw e36 you have there

[@joeford9194]

Sooooo hyped to see this back on the road, forgot how nice the colour is jeeeheeeeez

[@kashv2500]

Good vid, BTW you can use the same rose joint bush on the bottom (e36 m3 has it like that from factory and is an upgrade on non M3)

[@boqer123]

I know I found this out after I ordered the polybush version haha. Ah well

[@burtthegardener7150]

finally poor baby been sat there lool your thumb deserves the bang lool

[@meister_harris5623]

Nice to see it’s being worked on again. Remember when you said “I want it ready and driving for summer”?😂

[@boqer123]

I never said which summer 😂

[@meister_harris5623]

@@boqer123 summer 2025😉😂

[@benthomsa]

I actually learn so much from watching these videos

[@gideonscott5221]

When this bad boy is up and running you should get Clem to take the rolling shot like the Cupra and add it to the wall

[@danielskphoto]

Finally!! :) Keep on going, this E36 is my favourite car on the channel

[@sfarman00]

Pulled ya finger out boy! ' On ya! Lovely job now get that fire breather in there.

[@geo26969]

well done

[@Dmab2007]

Looks loads better great job

[@dannygibson3653]

Grate work glad to see it back on the floor Also I got unsubscribe don’t no if anyone else had the same problem

[@itssavlad155]

I'll be back next March for next video on this beast 😂

[@GaragE36uk]

I will have some more progress uploaded on our v8 soon.. just installed another ramp so have more time to work on it.

[@ravisidhu1667]

Very nice lads,

[@-mr-brokken1471]

the colour is so nice

[@Bennnjio]

Need to head over to USA again with all the lads!!

[@cameronreaves1581]

You triggered my google home 🤣 it started singing to me 😂

[@mustafakulucan3660]

Loving the new parts man. Please put the drive shafts in tho 👀. Not good for the rear bearings

[@samb3458]

The video we’ve all been waiting for

[@Donovanthegoodthings]

My droom om eendag my kar so oor te doen , dankie vir die video . Groetnis

[@ryanlobo7073]

That thing is unreal bro 🤙🏼

[@jan-louisbenade]

Don't understand why you didn't use a support Jack to hold the subframe up from the word go or at least get help to hold it up😅

[@Ligster123]

Do the same to defender on a Gali chassis!

[@kofifarley8728]

That is looking awesome man keep it up 🤙🏼

[@decidus]

i get 2nd hand motivation from these videos

[@xdsandis]

proper winter beater spec

[@SDrtheone]

Not seen you this content to work on a car in a while mate. Good to see you all on Sunday too, roll on next years!

[@boqer123]

I know man I’m buzzing!

[@qers]

Can't wait to see this, fully ready to drive, on a trailer behind the Defender, on the way to the Nürburgring.

[@earnestbunbury2103]

No torque wrench on any bolt....

[@Ndy_jns]

@@earnestbunbury2103donut

[@boqer123]

Torque up later after weights settled on it

[@kalvisviksna]

You should change lower arm left side ball joint to the same side of right side. Other wise car will drive poorly as one is floating and one not. Aswell i would use bc racing drop links on front.

[@user-sb5vo1wu4s]

Andy set my google speaker off, now have winky winky bum bum playing in the back ground 😂

[@TooMuchOversteer]

Keen to see it sideways in another year and a half

[@richminiturbo]

Noice boys. It might hsve been mentioned already so sorry to sound like a bellend, but i see you put the 'non-m' droplinks on the front. Defo reccomend using the droplinks that came with the BC's and mount them to the coilover as per the M3's. It amplifies the effort of the roll bar and makes it toiter. Would be ideal for the heavier V8 when it goes in 🤌🏼

[@boqer123]

Yup definitely gunna do that cheers bro

[@thE36tour]

Such a satisfying watch! But why no purple tag steering rack? 😢

[@boqer123]

Not skidding it so don’t really need one

[@streetoMatt]

Looks soooo good

[@jacobashley9220]

It's mad that this is the same car you were skidding in Adam ivells field years ago 😂

[@NicktheBuffer]

looks unreal! 😍

[@KwikBuffs]

Things we love to see 🤩 keep it up

[@jimdcars]

Where are the bolt kits from? Pups really do with that for my e46

[@sco7tys]

Love a BQR video 👍 🍻

[@joe7737]

Big turbo, big turbo oh and one more thing, big turbo!

[@maxhennessy2996]

Should try and convince rjay to bring jimmy when the engines in/ready for mapping, make him bring a link and his laptop😂

[@FATmods]

Can you please tell where you got the bolt kit

[@fazyluck]

Man this thing is going to be tidy!!

[@aomotorsport15]

Where did you get the complete nut&bolt kits?