OG E36 M3: A Much Awaited Update! Techno Violet/M-Cross

[@VikasGiri1986]

This e36 test drive is the most sought after video.

[@bcastromusic]

A few minor details that make big difference when get to this level of detail. 1) Vapor hone all of the aluminum - esp if not driving it much. Vanos unit, oil filter housing, alternator, ps pump, ac compressor housing, engine mounts, diff cover everything. It looks 100x better than just cleaned or dry iced. 2) Replace the left side and center grilles on the dash. The printing fades (esp red & blue). 3) replace hazard button. The red fades greatly regardless of how many miles or how stored. 4) If red seatbelt buttons are faded at all replace front assemblies and rear buckles. 5) Your steering column signal stalks look pretty good but I replaced mine twice in 20 years as white printing fades. Last details like this keep car looking and feeling brand new.

[@j.3854]

I am sensing a trend on all your cars Matt. “Misaligned.” Just need a $100k Hunter alignment rack!

[@anthonysaquinoworld839]

I have a e36 m3 and keeping it original as possible. It's not all about speed, u feel the roads love it 15 years with it. 😉

[@14bsmooth]

looks incredible. Just a pleasure to watch.

[@clemente3472]

I’m in Palm Beach area. I have a M Rain Dakar e36 M3 with an M3 EVO plate. I’m doing a lot of work to mine as well. My plan is to make mine as clean as possible. Hope our cars can meet up one day like in a Cars and Coffee. Also I think you will love the LTW Wing. Kind of like how you fell in love with the BMW floating center caps. If you can source an authentic or really good replica one get it and the one you have on now you can save for your cooled storage unit :)

[@victorydiaz11]

Not a bad point if he is storing the OG equipment. Wild that he stored the seats but now I’m thinking of doing the same. Would love to see pics of yours. Mine is a schwarz II ‘95 with m rain in grey !

[@chasemer6]

It’s funny how certain things never change. I had a buddy about 15 years ago that owned two E36s; I remember one mod was the UUC short shifter. So I respect the mantra of keeping things period correct.

[@OEMExtinguishers]

Those seats are the best E36 seats ever, i had a super mint condition complete set including door panels. Almost wish i kept them

[@r129r16pfl]

I had oem alcantara Vaders, only thing good about them is the looks. When you put in real racing seats on fixed mounts as low as possible, it's a game chager, no turing back.

[@michaelregan7957]

Slicer coming through! So good!

[@jamielahugh8316]

That’s going to be badass when it’s done.

[@timbrown9731]

I love the stock rims that came with the car I’ve always have ever since I first saw them back in the 90s on a BMW lightweights…

[@mark.m2163]

Good point on leaving the amber alone , such a dream of an e36 .

[@davewallace9048]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@mcdoob]

Wow uncle Matt you really outdid yourself this time !

[@stefancarle906]

You should consider a m tech 2 steering wheel

[@kiehna84]

One other easy drivetrain upgrade is to install a 3.38 LSD From an M3 Automatic. Otherwise a custom 3.64 is the way to go with these cars. With a lift it’s a 2 hr job and makes a big difference in acceleration around town.

[@Jeeper1378]

What is it stock?

[@kiehna84]

@@Jeeper1378 3.23 for the 96-99 5-Speed cars.

[@r129r16pfl]

Agree 3.46 - 3.64 is the sweet spot

[@justinwallace6960]

Hey; I found a Set of KK Equal Length Headers for my e36 and it’ll be cat less with the same borla cat back. Excited to hear it

[@erikleblanc4539]

Such a beautiful car!

[@imvati]

quick tip before buying recaro seats We have two E36 M3s coupe 97 and 98 with original manual vader seats My brother is 6’3 and has room left above his head with seat not even in lowest position. on the other hand our friend has 1998 e36 with manual vaders that don’t go low for some reason Are there 2 or more types of vaders, I don’t know. Great content, beautiful rare car Many nice choices for aftermarket wheels but I find the LTW wheels make it look legendary!

[@imvati]

“don’t go as* low..”

[@gideontladi]

This vehicle is the definition of "Well Appointed"

[@williamcody4763]

Something not as invasive as full headers is the bimmerworld down pipe + resonated mid section built very nicely will enhance overall exhaust sound. Uses your OBD II headers already on car.

[@mittbhogaita5235]

God damn love it!!! Please share more

[@porscherain]

MOAR E36!!

[@craigs6380]

Looks fantastic, good job. Your pdr guy did some work on it too methinks.

[@forzafanatic8359]

I’ve seen so many clapped out E36’s and seeing this gives me hope.lol

[@timbrown9731]

Matt, i’m surprised you don’t have an E39 ? Are you interested in them?

[@rheinamacher1990]

Matt, you should do a sunroof delete!

[@moisesperez3693]

I've missed this channel for a bit.... time to catch up

[@dmspauld]

Great looking ride! I may have missed this, so forgive me for the potential redundancy, but is there a sheet/page that shows your mods listed out? I'm in the process of restoring a '99 and we have similar taste. Thanks in advance!

[@hyper8545]

Id like to see if the intake swap actually helps 🤔 dyno before and after?

[@PabloConcrete]

Man, they have no time to set up brand new suspension just fitted before they swap it for a better one or a car alignment done. Forget about 2 dyno pulls 😂😂😂

[@hyper8545]

@@PabloConcrete xD

[@11_10s_racing]

Yes e36 content

[@r129r16pfl]

BBS E87 is the ultimate wheels for e36, super rare, super expensive, best looking imho. (Especially silver middle + polished lip) Not the lightest tho... but also not heavy. BBS RE1000 is runner up, equally hard to find, super expensive, super light, but not so epic looking compared to E87

[@jamesthompson761]

I’m looking to do the same speakers as you, can you tell me are these the carbon ones?

[@rheinamacher1990]

Also you should consider a Euro-spec dash!

[@Euphorica]

What a waste of a mod

[@rheinamacher1990]

@@Euphorica Why? Explain to me why the European lower dash retrofit is "a waste of a mod" in your own words. I am willing to bet that if some euro-spec E36 owner offered you free parts from his parted out car, particularly this specific retrofit, you would say no to this person. Personally, I absolutely hate the bulky driver's side "knee protector" metal cage as it restricts my leg movement.

[@Sammyzuko]

How is his head hitting the roof? Those seats have a lot of adjustment. There are 7’ft dudes that fit these cars

[@r129r16pfl]

He sits upright.

[@in54ne82]

if the e36 cost 130k so far I can imagine the e46 would have been 200k lol! Great looking car 👍

[@bikefax8177]

No not at all. E36 is a classic like the e30. The seats, mirrors etc. e46 is not.

[@in54ne82]

@@bikefax8177 I don't think the usdm e36 m3 is already rare such as the e30 m3 yet... csl or competition e46 m3s are a higher value. What I was saying though is how much would it cost to do the same on a e46 m3, he said he's into that car 120k. I'm assuming the e46 m3s would have cost even more no? Csl seats, carbon roof, brakes etc.... Am I wrong lol?

[@Euphorica]

@@in54ne82 yes they are rare

[@JLST_1]

I'm curious what the reason is you'll delete the cruise control?

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

I hope you don’t give this away, this is a special car.

[@choybo1]

where were you able to find the floor mats?

[@ranazoik]

Can you tell me about the center cap? Where did you get it? The floating😊

[@ObsessedGarage]

www.ind-distribution.com has them.

[@andrekidd6871]

Hi Matt excellent video! May I ask what size tires are you have on the m3 at the moment ? Thanks Andre

[@bleckndecker]

Michelin Pilot 4S’s

[@andrekidd6871]

@@bleckndecker 235/40/17 ?

[@imnota]

You can literally read it off the tires 9:18 225/45/17 on the front 11:12 245/40/17 on the rear

[@xFlowRS]

That steering wheel has to go, Matt

[@erikleblanc4539]

Agreed not a fan

[@porscherain]

3 spoke euro needed

[@jeremyscallan6870]

I was hoping you were announcing the give away. ;)

[@Janjetina]

This beauty need S55 engine and GT spoiler

[@r129r16pfl]

S54

[@andydhillon1977]

TC Kline suspension for sale?

[@LateNightRituals]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@HazeyAuto]

Curious for more information on the stereo- in particular, what series from the Morel catalog were used. The Porsche head unit looks more factory than the Business CD.

[@E9XJD]

Found the set of mats, so I bought 3 of them. Fuck sake, wish I could buy one set of mats for me 335i lol

[@E9XJD]

Ny

[@rheinamacher1990]

Matt, did you consider purchasing the replica DINAN supercharger kit from Brett Raymond?

[@timbrown9731]

Matt, Cearkoate is really pushing hard on advertising right before the OG videos…. Which I find it interesting that what you carry in the store never translates to KZbin algorithm commercials for OG, however if it’s a decent product all you need is word of mouth.

[@shannonkayatani3001]

🔥💯🔥

[@ollyolyoxenfree]

do you hear his short shifter?!

[@Space.335is]

Ugh why the e87 just leave the gt wheels they work with the car

[@liounisdim]

Amazing car..the only difference is the engine...I had a e36 m3 with 321hp..this engine is like the e46 330 with 10hp more. I m from Greece

[@timbrown9731]

Matty don’t get rid of the seats just wait a couple years you’re gonna shrink anyway when you get older🤣 jk

[@muradomar5649]

MURAD form Toronto 🇨🇦👌😉🧢

[@DKK]

140k into a car that didn’t need much to begin with 🙄

[@DKK]

Crazy waste of money for a car that was fine as is