<![CDATA[The build thread for my $1,000 E36]]>My name is Jake and I'm from the Fox Valley area. I'm sure you've all noticed me posting every once and a while for the last couple weeks.

I am here to showcase my $1,000 1996 328is. She's a fully loaded 5-speed with 240,000 miles. I picked it up before the snow started to fall and beat the ever living crap out of it.

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Slidewayz by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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FOR RENT by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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School status. by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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Slangin. by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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Carousel. by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

Now that the snow has melted, I can finally give her some much needed attention. She came with some nasty purple Walmart tint and some fake carbon fiber vinyl on the roof which I don't have any pictures of. I couldn't stand it and ripped most of it off in the middle of winter (not my smartest idea).

Here she is in her current state. Winter took a real toll on her.

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Beginning of the Bimmer by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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$1,000 by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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Both Ponies by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

Yep, that's my track slut lurking in the background. A boosted Miata. I'd love to line her up against some Bimmers on here :)

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Backed Up by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

That's all for now. Expect some updates very soon, I have some parts waiting in the garage :)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/topic/1383/the-build-thread-for-my-1-000-e36RSS for NodeWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:48:20 GMTTue, 16 Apr 2013 22:37:44 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Tue, 17 Sep 2013 04:41:42 GMT]]>Haven't done too much other than continue to clean it up.

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Trainhouse by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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BB by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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Shack by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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Dat Phone background. by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/28068https://wibimmers.com/post/28068Tue, 17 Sep 2013 04:41:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Wed, 07 Aug 2013 17:38:12 GMT]]>Go for it!

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26365https://wibimmers.com/post/26365Wed, 07 Aug 2013 17:38:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Wed, 07 Aug 2013 17:04:53 GMT]]>I feel a stanceworks article coming! jk it looks awesome, mind if I share this on the fb page?

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Down by the River by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26351https://wibimmers.com/post/26351Wed, 07 Aug 2013 03:36:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Sun, 04 Aug 2013 23:26:47 GMT]]>That's a steal. Good job;)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26262https://wibimmers.com/post/26262Sun, 04 Aug 2013 23:26:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Sun, 04 Aug 2013 21:20:57 GMT]]>Thanks guys. Got the side trim for $40 from the guy I bought the rims from. Saw them in his shop and asked him how much he wanted.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26259https://wibimmers.com/post/26259Sun, 04 Aug 2013 21:20:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Sun, 04 Aug 2013 13:30:46 GMT]]>Where did you get the trim cheap? I got mine on ECS Tuning for a great price. Car looks good for being on 18's though:)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26243https://wibimmers.com/post/26243Sun, 04 Aug 2013 13:30:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Sun, 04 Aug 2013 03:35:36 GMT]]>where did you end of getting your fatty trim?

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alexw said:

What kind of suspension you running?

How much money do you have in this car now?

Raceland Ultimos.

I have about $450 into the whole car on top of the purchase price.

Finally rolled the fenders and got the new side trim on. Did some paint correction and really cleaned her up all around. Very happy with it.

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Skurrrrt by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26237https://wibimmers.com/post/26237Sun, 04 Aug 2013 01:00:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Sat, 03 Aug 2013 18:01:56 GMT]]>What kind of suspension you running?

How much money do you have in this car now?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26231https://wibimmers.com/post/26231Sat, 03 Aug 2013 18:01:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:22:16 GMT]]>I'm running a 205/40 on a 9.5 in front.

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Earl said:

Those should be fine. You run into issues once you get some 10's in low offsets=) lol 17x10et8 with a 215/40 to be precise

Here they are compared:

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Lol.  What are you running up front?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26168https://wibimmers.com/post/26168Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:16:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:07:41 GMT]]>Those should be fine. You run into issues once you get some 10's in low offsets=) lol 17x10et8 with a 215/40 to be precise

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Earl said:

Makes sense. What about the rears though?

The 255/35/18's came on the rears when I bought the wheels.  They still have a good amount of tread so I wanted to keep them.

Do you think I will be able to fit them with a good roll at this height?  They're 18x9 ET38.

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suspenceful said:

Because I got the two front tires for $20 from a friend.

Makes sense. What about the rears though?

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26163https://wibimmers.com/post/26163Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:06:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:51:44 GMT]]>Because I got the two front tires for $20 from a friend.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26162https://wibimmers.com/post/26162Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:51:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Thu, 01 Aug 2013 07:50:22 GMT]]>Why did you go so meaty? Just wondering:)

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26156https://wibimmers.com/post/26156Thu, 01 Aug 2013 07:50:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Thu, 01 Aug 2013 02:43:30 GMT]]>Just waiting on a fender roller from REKIII and some 5mm spacers for the front to clear the coils. Hopefully I won't have to switch to 225's.

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Sleepy by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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GunMetalGrey said:

Awesome shot, also your damn car wouldn't wash off of me this morning lol

Thanks, and thanks again for the help last night!  My hands are still dirty after multiple hand washings and a shower lol.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26097https://wibimmers.com/post/26097Tue, 30 Jul 2013 21:02:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:26:17 GMT]]>Awesome shot, also your damn car wouldn't wash off of me this morning lol

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26094https://wibimmers.com/post/26094Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:26:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:13:26 GMT]]>Yeah, they're 18's.  Got a great deal on them.

Front: 18x8" ET38 with 235/40/18's

Rear: 18x9" ET38 with 255/35/18's

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26071https://wibimmers.com/post/26071Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:13:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:03:57 GMT]]>Are those 17's or 18's? Looking at fender to wheel versus rocker to ground makes me think 18's.

]]>https://wibimmers.com/post/26069https://wibimmers.com/post/26069Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:03:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The build thread for my $1,000 E36 on Tue, 30 Jul 2013 03:35:32 GMT]]>I'll just leave this here.

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Tuckin' by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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Lippage by Jake Spence Photography, on Flickr

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jc43089 said:

I did some research on this a few weeks back and apparently the annealing that happens to aluminum at even the low temperatures of powder coating can change the strength/brittleness. Especially forged wheels that are relying on the strength of the material vs the amount of material. I don't think PC on most stock/beefy wheels is much of a problem though.

Didn't know about this, I got this set from Enthusiast Auto in Cincinnati already powder coated because I didn't want to pay the extra $1000 for the Contours. Ended costing me in the long run because I had two crack on me at the same time, replaced them (including powder coat paint) only to have another crack on me. Ordered another and tried to get it powder coated again by Alloy Wheel Repair, they suggested I sell them because my car has too much power for them (something about them not flexing the way BBS or OZ do) so they crack under pressure. They didn't mention anything about the wheels weakening because of the baking process with powder coat.

Now I just don't trust Kosei

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