OG E36 M3 Update - Big Progress + Future Plans!

[@jj481012]

I felt pretty unsatisfied where my $2k e36 was until I just heard you say you’ve put $90k+ into yours. Really puts it into perspective. Thank you showing me how far this magnificent car can go.

[@toto883]

I’m 10k into mine and it’s not even running😔

[@lucianholbrook3966]

@@toto883 I felt this man. One day I hope you get her running again. :)

[@toto883]

@@lucianholbrook3966 hopefully, It sucks seeing it sit. Just don’t have the time right now.

[@UmarIbnRocha7114]

@@toto883 I got an M 95 AvusBlau for 9k. But a 7 hr round trip. But worth it.

[@UmarIbnRocha7114]

@@toto883 DIY and make it stronger as thing need maintenance before major thing break.

[@straussp6367]

Amber corner lights absolutely!

[@Rekpoint]

AL purchased bosches lighting unit. They are genuine bosches without the BOSCH tag. Also, Put clear bra on them to prevent them from cracking/chipping

[@omghomeslice]

You're living the dream for us M3 nerds. Bless

[@nisvetgazibara8990]

My old car. I am glad this car went to the right hands!! Love what you have been doing with it.

[@Matness23]

The detail here is amazing, definitely inspired to pursue my dream rebuild one-day. I can see the detail, but can also feel how much you love it, hope you keep it. Well done.

[@Jballzx]

Grew up in the 80's and 90's myself and am just loving this build. When will there be another update on the Yarn building? I'm super jacked for that too!

[@ObsessedGarage]

Waiting on Duke to turn the power on, so I can get moving!

[@Jballzx]

@@ObsessedGarage Thanks for the reply Matt. Keep up the awesome work boss.

[@willjam465]

The build is looking amazing. Love that OE alarm. That is the sound of nostalgia. I will say, I am firmly in the amber camp on the corner lights.

[@funfun5656]

Man I'm obsessive and often can't help but find things to screw with but this is on a whole other level. One thing I think you definitely need in this car however is the 3 spoke wheel with the blue and white emblem in the center of the airbag...I know it's technically not what came with the car but with the wheel being something you spend so much time interacting with while enjoying the car it's such a high return upgrade.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Lots of people like that wheel, but I just can't seem to get on board with it.

[@ryanguercio7061]

I love the oe alarm. I wanted one of these so bad in college. A buddy got a brand new e46 m3 and I remember not believing it then selling them new a few years later. I owned a dinan e90 330i 6 speed. loved that car

[@ObsessedGarage]

I makes me smile!

[@straussp6367]

What's crazy to me is that 90% of people seeing this M3 on the road will completely ignore it. Meanwhile, there is about 10% of us that would cause an accident if we saw this in person. What a build. I love it

[@TechTokOffical]

I chase them down and talk to them

[@JetAgeOfLotus]

This build is exactly how I want my 97 LUX Package Boston Green M3 to be. Hopefully throughout the years i can reach this level of OE+. Just purchased the car about 2 months ago and love it. Wish i had the money to get it like this!

[@darrend2035]

They make a special polish made for glass that will get those scratches removed

[@L8-APEX]

Is there a reason you dilute the hyperdressing? I've been using it straight out of the bottle and it does tend to make things look a little "too shiny". Is that the reason for diluting?

[@ButtKickersReviews]

I believe you answered your own question.

[@L8-APEX]

@@ButtKickersReviews cool story

[@chriszachmo]

Matt...did you ever find floor mats? I currently live in Germany and might be able to find you a set. There are a couple of configurations for the E36...just let me know what you are looking for.

[@cuauhtemocpoveda917]

The OCD is commendable. Techno Violet owner here too. Can you provide the exact specs for the Brembos? I was under the impression that they wouldn't fit on a stock 17 wheel. Thanks for the great video! Have you ever seen F&F 1? When all the kids pour into the shop to buy the Hector spoon engines? You my friend, are Hector.

[@kevinlogan2306]

The 98.5-99 steering wheel is the best factory one with an airbag

[@pogo458]

Matt.. One of your best builds (sorry about the 2 loose screws) I will be buying the great merchandise on this one.

[@cartherapy1833]

Brother. Loving the progress. Your right the silver color does match the era. I have gone back and forth so long about Bronze wheels but still stick with the silver. My dilemma is my build has yellow brakes on techno with ambers….

[@richardweerasinghe3296]

Incredible attention to detail as always. Some polarising choices in some of the mods. But still an amazing car. Love it!

[@030604lill]

Amber is ALWAYS the way to go on 80’s and 90’s cars. Clear looks ok but it definitely adds some rice to the overall look. The only way I go clear, is if I had some clear tails to go with it. I know it’s a little rice, but I remember having a set of clear tails on my 94 Integra. Pls don’t confuse the “altezza” type tails that started coming out around the late 90’s. The clear tails I’m referring to had a frost type look to it. I know some OG heads remember that from the late 90’s.

[@mttdffy]

Bronze wheels would look good. Forgot to mention the PDR from the dent company.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Oh shoot! Yeah...that's a big one.

[@ThicWhips]

This looks amazing Matt, great job!

[@zachary14141414]

When Matt showing something and taps it like 50 times super fast it makes me nervous LOL

[@ax13h]

Your front swaybar is on the stiffer setting not the softer.

[@11_10s_racing]

Yes with the darker colors amber markers

[@AndiS21-u6r]

With regards to the cold air intake, its the same story with the aFE Intake, it doesn't work with any version (Bosch, ZKW) of Euro headlights.

[@RichardVerret]

Not quite true. I have the aFE in my 95 M3, but I don't use the heat shield it comes with, but that's more a product of the heat shield not aligning correctly to the intake tube and not at all related to the Euro headlights, which I do have

[@AndiS21-u6r]

@@RichardVerret I tried installing it without the heatshield and it was possible, however it sits close the fan so all the hot heatwash would end up getting sucked in. The heatshield itself mounts fine, its when you place the intake that the cone air filter gets crushed by the back of the headlight. This is for the version 1 of this intake, where there is only a hole for the elbow to go through. The other version that has a U shaped opening can probably work fine as its only about 1inch of distancing that it needs.

[@Deagles456]

Incredible build so far, love it!!

[@shannongovender1652]

The three spoke, thin rimmed airbag equipped steering wheel, with the red SRS light up logo is the one you want.

[@bcastromusic]

Which K&N air filter part number did you end up using? I’ve been using a K&N RX-4140 (4” OD x 3.5” flange ID x 6” length). Fits better than Dinan one but still not perfect… interested to know.

[@Hatfieldzeke83]

Best color e36 m3 by far!! And some 🔥 interior

[@Matador_matty]

How’s this coming along ? Can’t wait to see some updates

[@UmarIbnRocha7114]

Beautiful spec my favorite wheels.

[@ItsfunnehKREWfan]

Just removed my fuel sticker a couple of weeks ago on a 96 e36. It came off easy and cleaned up left over residue with stones glass cleaner

[@ObsessedGarage]

Mine is super hard and brittle.

[@hyper8545]

This e36 m3 is my exact dream spec. You did a great job. Beautiful example. The civic si was also my exact dream spec 😅 i wonder if it will always be like that with your builds.

[@timbrown9731]

Matt just FYI your sway bar is actually set to the Stiffest setting I believe, also if those headlights are glass I would definitely PPF them! My older Infiniti had fog lights and they were glass oddly enough the headlights were plastic!

[@benjaminjeanbaptiste4548]

This is an awesome build. Very well done.

[@aisu8481]

My dad *accidentally* bought/won an e36 in Daytona Violet on bring-a-trailer. (Yes, I know this one is techno) Dinan supercharged and track prepped. The auction froze, for the last day or two, and he had thrown out the last bid before the freeze. It was expected to climb another 5-10k at least. Needless to say, the ole thing rips.

[@joseenriques5791]

Could you please tell me what is your ice clean that you use? Thanks

[@ObsessedGarage]

www.obsessedgarage.com/products/ics-ic-022-evo-dry-ice-cleaning-system

[@JohnDoe-je3cr]

hey Matt, thanks for sharing! i tried to apply for the junior drafting position, but didn't make it past the first round of interviews. hope one day that I can bring my passion for cars to obsessed garage!!

[@ObsessedGarage]

Keep trying! We get lot of applicants for every job.

[@tomychicagohobby81]

How many miles is on this car?

[@giogiooo5592]

is it color daytona violet,or techno violet?

[@giogiooo5592]

@Chris Toda thanks

[@kiehna84]

100 new sets of OEM E36 M3 mats are available through BMW NA according to my E36 M3 Bro friend .

[@davidh4632]

100k into an e36 m3 is crazy, you pay a lot for the low mileage which is only worthwhile if u going to sell it on. For a keeper car buy a higher mile and do a full restoration, sure it would be cheaper. Lovely colour combo

[@danielwatts9803]

there's another guy that bought one exactly like this one before he did. I forgot his KZbin channel but he only paid 4k for it and it's in great condition. This dude is an idiot, I swear. He's ALL about " show & shine". Notice he never mentions about doing anything to the engine itself such as Schick cams etc. And all the "Euro spec M3" upgrades that are available for this car but this dummy doesn't have a clue. Upgrades such as the Euro M3 GT aluminum doors etc. But he only get a hard-on on the subject of polishing, cleaning or whatever his eyes just light up, smh'. He needs to hurry and do the giveaway and get this car to a real knowledgeable e36 person that's really know what their doing.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Ha, ha... I'd love to see that $4,000 car.

[@m3pilot86]

I had the same experience with floor mats for my E36 M3. Somehow the part numbers got messed up with the wrong part. I think Enthusiast Auto Group knows the details of the story.

[@j.3854]

Cosmos, Techno, Daytona, Fern, Boston, Avus all look better with Ambers. Alpine, Helrot, Dakar, Arctic and Titanium look better with OE Clears.

[@UmarIbnRocha7114]

Picked up a AvusBlau but it’s hard these days to find. A deal but I saw same color for 8.9k Got mine for 9k 95’ 120k no rot not rust. Negative but positive at the price level a respray. To be it’s fine if I get 15k in 5 years. You example is different I assume to be a accident free title and actually free. You’ll fetch more but I don’t know you circle. The E30 M3 doesn’t average six figures yet.

[@stevejanka361]

Good evening, what brand and model of floor lift do you have the car setting on? Thanks and take care. Good luck to you.

[@ObsessedGarage]

www.obsessedgarage.com/products/nussbaum-jumbo-hf-7

[@deweberis2709]

E3 Interiors are the same guys that made the Royalty Exotic Cars Koenisegg $100K custom interior. To me the perfect E36 M3 is the Schnitzer Green version with widebody and Stack instruments.

[@VikasGiri1986]

Intrigued about the bronze e87 idea.

[@rockhills]

Why not tint before installing new interior pieces?

[@NipponStiqqyPaint]

If he tinted first, he wouldn’t be able to see the interior.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I've been torn on which way to go. I think the chances of scratching the tint will be high when they are doing the interior.

[@srqFF]

@thic whips just picked up an OEM set of floor mats, maybe he can steer you in the right direction.

[@elisscaliving4776]

Hey Matt are you still doing CrossFit

[@carlosrivero3288]

Wow that BMW is looking beautiful .

[@ObsessedGarage]

I'm really pumped at how its coming together!

[@photobriangray]

Conforti is a far better solution for this era M cars and you completely wasted the opportunity to put the M50 intake manifold. It is a massive improvement in top end power and sound and is more power than the throttle body and intake. You could be at 300hp with bolt-ons and the manifold.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Did I not talk about that?

[@photobriangray]

@@ObsessedGarage Did you? Because I will tell you every time I hear you give the rundown of engine mods and why that you could have skipped the Dinan CAI and throttle body for Conforti's intake and software with the M50 manifold and had real power gains. But cool, you dig the logo. I get it.

[@chadbartlett8577]

Ok need the parts brake down. I have some work to do...

[@ScramJamJohnson]

I think you'll have the clear signals on for about 30min then switch back to amber, the rice factor is high on clear signals.

[@bcastromusic]

Which antigravity battery model did you go with?

[@ObsessedGarage]

Shoot...I'm not quite sure which on I did. I think I just used the model search on their site.

[@MultiTerpen]

You should do the M50B25nv intake manifold and S50B32 exhaust manifold upgrade for a OE power upgrade!

[@bcastromusic]

Get e46 m3 floor mats. They fit 98%.. they’re longer but fit underneath front of seats and don’t hit seat rail. I’ve been trying to buy E36 M3 floor mats for more than 3 years. Not only is the new stock wrong (it’s for convertible) the quality is terrible. The E46 fit so well I bought 3 sets as they’re hard to find now too and who knows what crap they will start shipping after the current batch runs out.

[@ObsessedGarage]

That's a good call. I'll try it. I have a set sitting in the garage for the E46.

[@xFlowRS]

Best project so far!

[@NarutoFunXxX]

Awesome build! I have an E36 Coupe but its to expensive too maintenance. All my Door and window rubber seals are ruined and my door panel with airbags are loose.... They are to rare to find them used and to expensive to buy them new.. I am in love with this car but i will be forced to sell it :/ At least i would be able to stare it online :P

[@briankennedy6693]

I replaced the window door trim on my e36 and let’s just say it turned out... awful? How did you manage to get it back in there so perfectly, mine buckled and kinked a million times...

[@ObsessedGarage]

It was a real fight. We have a video on the channel on how we did it.

[@nolanohana]

Matt, that is an extremely well sorted and clean build, probably your best, to date, keep it up 🤙🏻💪🏻

[@emmaestrada5797]

man I love the color of the car

[@kkeshav74]

Love the lock/unlock alarm chirp on E36's!!!

[@MrBellyman128]

Drinking game: take a shot everytime he says "OE"

[@Joey-qd3dc]

Amber corners 👍

[@Riful]

Shame it never got up to Tommy's for some of the work, nonetheless it looks great so far.

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

Didn't need to since he has the dryce system here

[@davidhaygarth648]

The only KZbin BMW without tinted rear lights...lol A clear concise guide to radar detectors would be really useful to...

[@Nick210]

Sucks that this thing will have a rebuilt title after that intake install. I kid. Front end is dope.

[@hovnojede010101]

that intake install was so fucking dumb lol.

[@ObsessedGarage]

You people are so dumb. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIu1eouHgLqEhMk

[@hovnojede010101]

@@ObsessedGarage yes, cold air intakes on turbo BMWs are generally dumb, too. save yourself the hassle and leave them intakes stock. Especially on S55s they’re good even for 700+ up. CSL box on S54 is a must though for the sound.

[@benm6899]

Beautiful car Matty, the detail is amazing :)

[@justswippin2693]

few thousand for that guy huh wow

[@ObsessedGarage]

Well...quite a few thousands... I take care of people that take care of me.

[@jaredjohnson3281]

Not to brag lol. Who cares? We know you have money and love that you share it with us on youtube, Bro.

[@donm1338]

Shiny 🙂👊

[@ObsessedGarage]

The paint is pretty jacked up. I'll be dialing it in soon. Looks good from 5ft. away though!

[@donm1338]

@@ObsessedGarage Not really it might be my 4k Tv doing it Justice 👊

[@ronandoyle6097]

90K into a car that will never, ever be worth that. Shoulda got an E30.

[@k-ron7403]

When you’re wealthy and you just want one of the best own E36 on the planet, cost is immaterial dude. Also if he does end up selling cars he’s out of pocket on he just does a giveaway and recoups his costs in other ways. Something tells me this is a keeper though

[@twinkmaster2]

In 10 yrs e36’s kept like this will be rolling gold mines brother. But doesnt event matter

[@ObsessedGarage]

I don't know man... It doesn't really matter to me, but I have a sneaky suspicion this will be worth a pile of cash in the next decade or two.

[@frankfraga295]

All pure driving gas cars are going to be worth a good amount when every new car is electric. I see it as a good investment to keep all his current cars with the exemption of the semi douche raptor and model 3.

[@bcatchris]

POV drive this beast

[@ObsessedGarage]

I will once I get it aligned!

[@LateNightRituals]

36000 mi 🥺🤌🤌🤌🖤

[@82Bjarni]

i regretting selling my 1998 e36 Touring everyday.

[@AceXwilD]

Looks at my $2000 96 m3 drift car.... "You filthy rat."

[@Mrdyrwtk]

that's a lot of money on an old car, i'm going for a new X5 instead.

[@ButtKickersReviews]

You’re a fool.. This will be worth more after you drive the X5 off the lot

[@Mrdyrwtk]

@@ButtKickersReviews my life my choice... i'm taking delivery of an X5 early next month, and i'm going to drive it better and safer than an old car

[@carlosbonilla1637]

“Not bragging”… lol… OG and bragging will never be mutually exclusive. 😀😀 Good content though…

[@ObsessedGarage]

I've never once bragged. I'm simply saying what is so.

[@edwardramos9666]

Jobs in america

[@Backdraft851]

You must be real delusional to think that intake install was perfect according to your word's, that coupler looks like it is ready to fall off, 100k not seeing it sorry not your best build. Any purist would cry when they open that hood and see how you installed everything like you would in a rust bucket 92 Honda. My friend owned a brand new off the show room floor e36 that all original car is the only way I can see it.

[@ObsessedGarage]

I don't know what to tell you. I've done 20+ cars with tons of modifications. This one came out just like all the others.

[@TechTokOffical]

I had to quit watching these types of posts. As a common e36 owner it is so demoralizing watching someone with a fraction of the love for the car not only get one for a steal but then do everything u could ever dream on donated everything.

[@danielwatts9803]

hearing this dude attempting to speak about an e36 = extra cringe worthy, smh'

[@k-ron7403]

Why does it offend you though? Just asking out of curiosity. I mean it’s his car he paid for it surely he can do what he wants to it no.

[@danielwatts9803]

@@k-ron7403 thank God that Shop Life TV just bought an e36 M3 for 2k. Finally, a real BMW guy who knows how to change a light bulb 🤣👀😭

[@k-ron7403]

@@danielwatts9803 Really the cheapest M3 in the country, ok cool cool. Have fun with that 👍🏼

[@danielwatts9803]

@@k-ron7403 Of course.. Let the "Show & Shine" guy keep ice polishing bushings 👆🏼🧽🤣

[@ObsessedGarage]

322 Oak St. Lady Lake, FL 32159. Come on over with your car. It would be fun to compare. I'll also get the camera out and have you walk me through your car. We'll film you without cutting like me. I'll stand right next to you while you are doing it. That would be fun to watch.

[@eyesurgeon69]

Notice the PPF actually damaged the paint long term, not protected it.

[@ObsessedGarage]

Yep...