Reintroduction since I've been gone awhile and never did anything.
 

Hi, I just finally fulfilled my dream of owning an ass deprived E36.
The first couple BMWs I looked at way back in 2008 were tis, but I ended up in a 318is... Which I promptly wrecked, "fixed" (I use this term in the loosest possible sense) drove for two more years, and retired when I bought a 325is.

I picked this ti up to be my DD since the 325 is now a long term project and my other vehicle is an F250 diesel. The ti is a 96 Alpine white III Msport (but I got the seller to knock $600 off the price if I let him swap bumpers with his other ti) with red/ black Millpoint interior and autotragic transmission.

The car doesn't currently start, PO said someone who came to look at it left the key on overnight and the battery died and even after recharging it wouldn't start, I'm thinking EWS II fault but any and all suggestions would be appreciated.

So far my plan for the car is as follows:
1. Swap in DME, EWS II module, and key transponder from my old 97 318is and hopefully that'll make it start, if not it's off to the dealership to have the computers reset.
2. Swap in old 318's 5 speed gearbox along with the 3.73 LSD I picked up on my way to get the car and the F1 stage 2 clutch kit with 9lb flywheel I just put in my 325 since it won't be needing it for awhile.
3. Have stupid amounts of fun for hella cheap in my underpowered car.



Here's a few pictures, finally.


http://i.imgur.com/w4paM5lh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ulfaOelh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/BGRk8mRh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/G3ZDCbeh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/7LgFcOoh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/VoNgPvIh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Shvt4Bjh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/xIWsd59h.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1Ym6eDKh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/vhnAdNOh.jpg

Pictures added.

Very nice and keep them pics coming (once you start making your mods).

Will do, computer transplant will start bright and early tomorrow, followed shortly by 5 speed/ LSD swap... a long weekend should be enough time for all that... maybe... Not that it matters since I'm waiting on the DMV to send me the title (it's a rebuilt title so for some idiot reason I had to send it to Richmond)

Swapped DME and EWS II stuff and she fires right up. Needs a VCG and tranny swap and she'll be good to go.