Beat me to it... My first thought when I saw the rear end... Bad enough fitting them to non-M cars but when they're faded like that it's even worse lol
I couldn’t help the pun lol I would probably look at a BMW Mini stereo they look periodic but with modern technology but remember to check the depth of the carrier hole in the E36 dash I know it’s not very deep on E46s before you buy . Here’s a cheap example on gumtree so you can see if you think it looks the part www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/bmw-mini-r50-to-r53-parts-bundle/1379494073?
Lovely car John! Sad to see the red peril go, but glad someone like you is keeping a classic on the road, taking good care of it. Can't be many of these left...
Congrats John. I love E36's I have a 99 E36 M3 and I love it. Had it now for around 12 years. Yours looks like a '92-93 model yeah ? Comes from an era when they made better cars. That's for sure. The modern stuff is nice whilst still in warranty, but eventually turn into junk.
Funnily enough I bought one of these 328i sports for my channel a few weeks back to do some vids on, its nowhere near as nice as yours though unfortunately, I’ll be going down the track day/clubsports route though with e36 m3 running gear swap , half cage and buckets seats . Loads of things the same with mine though , seats , headlining , passenger window not dropping when doors opened . Strange thing is we’ve had a few of the same cars with the e46 m3s and clubsports also, good luck with your project 🙂
You have fantastic taste in cars ;) its gonna be great fun on the track. Im searching hard for OEM headliner fabric match. Ive been in contact with a company called mrretrofits on instagram that are sending me through headliner sample they say is OEM match for anthracite (grey and beige are the other 2 OEM). if its any good I will post it up on the channel and fit it. the interior on these seems good. mines pretty scruffy paint wise but it will buff up good enough, need some rust sorting though :( best of luck with the project gonna rock when its all done.
One of the greatest attributes of the e36 bmw’s is the ability to find aftermarket parts for them. I had an e46 m3 and I nearly bought a mint e63 because the accessibility of tuning and performance accessories was nearly endless. Not to mention the ability to customize older bmw’s is off the charts, so many parts can make such a big difference in the handling and performance. Turbo kits for the e36 range are stunningly cheap compared to their modern counterparts, plus the potential for huge power is always there regardless of which form of forced induction you choose. Overall an amazing platform to begin the process of modification, great choice mate!
WOW ! I owned a 328is coupe previously, before I went to an E91 M Sport touring, and then to my current car an M140i :-)) I loved my 328is, it was Boston Green, and had the M50 manifold, carbon fibre Simota induction kit, and remap, making 230bhp. The M50 was the 2.5 engine, and was unrestricted, where the M52 2.8 engine was restricted to keep it under 200bhp. It's a very cheap and easy way to make an extra 30 bhp, and really improves the engines breathing, and overall makes it a lot less 'lazy'. The E36 is a very well built car, no trim rattles, and the doors shut with a thunk, reassuringly heavy. Love your car mate !
I can see you bouncing around, that is a hard suspension for daily but fantastic for track. Take your time with the head liner. Do not try repairs inside the car, you gotta take it out completely to get it looking new again. At least that was my experience on two of these. Absolutely wonderful car 😍
Great to see an e36. Have a coupe for 14 years now. First enthusiast car I bought. Have bought and sold loads of stuff since but will never sell that car. Glad to hear you'll be sorting the suspension. Imo these cars look far better with a more original rake, hunkered down in the front, higher at the back.
Nice Catch!! Just a few suggestions and this is just my IMO 😝. Remove the fake M badges from the vehicle. Check the suspension I’m pretty sure they jacked it up with incorrect springs and who knows what shocks. Get a proper suspension from KW. I would purchase leatherike Kit for the interior to restore leather. Of course full Decon and paint correction.
I had an a 1994 E36 325 coupe for about 6 years and the headlining sagged on mine as well, also the front window regulators tend to fail as mine both did and the door card clip brackets came unglued. I loved the car but as it got older I seemed to have to keep throwing money at it, so I gave it to my stepson.
I've been a subscriber of yours for a few years now. And just by some weird chance, I bought a black E36 323i 2 weeks ago. I've already has small issues and resolved them and also have a list of things to do. Ill be along for the ride 👍🏻
Lovely car John, looking forward to the content coming up! It drives a lot nicer with the M50 inlet manifold and hopefully you get rid of that M badge off the boot!
It’s a great looking car, plus it appears to be in very good condition throughout, apart from the headliner and gear lever. I agree that an original stereo unit would compliment the lovely standard interior.
Makes me miss my old E39 540i rather badly! I love the light interiors. My last 2 cars have been black from headlining to carpet - I bought them anyway but would rather have something lighter.
Nice car having owned a few late e36 are good will need a radiator, upgrade this part change all hoses etc looks good I have a late m3 now miss older models . The e36 was the car that really made BMW looking forward to your progress alloys are great . My 98 m3 had a little rust in 2005 when I owned it . Enjoy it .
You really need to have a good poke about underneath. Inner arches, jacking points, floorpans around grommets etc. Seriously prone to rust, I’ve welded many up in the past... Lovely motor though. 👍🏻
Nice Motor Jon! looks like the colourlock will be coming out, just been using it to freshen up my E92 M3. Look forward to you working on this car as working on a newer car does not show of your skill as much👍
Good choice, Sir. Had my E36 318iS 3 years now and absolutely love it. Like yours I bought mine based on originality and condition, 74k when I bought it and the last name on the logbook was a former BTCC driver.
Get it on a ramp and check the chassis for rust , suspension turrets , wishbones to see if they are bent , drop links and all of the rubber bushes unless the previous owner had it poly bushed , check the copper brake pipes for weeping on the joints / corrosion if it's been lowered and generally messed about , i would recommend a four wheel alignment to get it back in spec .the A pillar microphone things are for the alarm ultrasonics, if someone breaks the glass it triggers the alarm, had them on my XR3 i back in 1989, an insurance stipulation back then . The original BMW business radio casette was manufactured by blaupunkt , you can pick them up on ebay . 👍👍👏👏
Even watching the video you can tell how hard that suspension is. Since it's not going to be a track car, get it back to stock, including the stereo, and make it the best example of an E36 it can be.
Looking forward to the paint detailing on this one. The wife’s BMW has the flattest paint ever on the bonnet and I’ve never got round to doing anything about it. It’s a 2014 and the paint flattened when it was 3 years old.
Great stuff, Jon! I got me an old-ish Audi TT MK2, 2008 in pristine condition with a cream/beige leather this month. Been wanting one since I was a teenager (I'm 38 now 😊). Already have a modern day SUV so it's refreshing to drive a more vintage type of car that looks awesome and it's super fun to drive. The TT will be my daily driver to work for most of the year barred winter. Will be keeping an eye out on how you look after the leather on yours! Good luck.
Hi Jon, any older car is less problematic than its modern counterpart, I’ve been a mechanic for 25 years and technology has moved on so far in that time, adas ,lane departure ,can bus ,flexray, and all the like, and I find the older cars are easier to repair, good luck with the project, keep the old ones going!!
Great to see a new car to play around with and fix up - sad to see the M140 go, it was such a nice motor. Always liked old BMWs - i know it’s all personal taste but not a fan of tan leather or the alloys but can’t wait to see more videos featuring it 👍
Congratulations on the new car! I can't wait to see some restoration videos on this like before and afters of some of the aspects that you will be doing like Gearbox area and roof lining :)
Great choice! My daily is an E36 M3 (North American 😕), which I'm slowly refreshing. They are great cars - reliable and efficient for what they are. I'm looking forward to following the progress of yours.
Beam bushes are weak. Upgrade to good poly. Used to have both .E30 325i coupe Mtech mk2. Full black leather Recaro. And E36.Sold them. Biggest mistake I ever made. Peace. Keep up the good work. Bang a nice black Pioneer head unit in it .To replace the silver .Seats and trim would look great in Ox blood or black..Could dye them when restoring.?Just a thought.
The bleeping when you turn off the ignition is the stereo reminding you to remove the stereo face to stop it getting nicked. Proper 90s! The things on the a pillars are sensors for the alarm system, so best left in.
Get a Becker stereo, nice oem unit. Eibach Pro springs and bushes would be a good idea, maybe Bilstein shocks aswell. X-brace from the convertible for extra strength under the front end. M50 manifold/throttle body, remap, Z3 short shifter......lol
The neighborhood is very foreign looking, very cozy looking if that makes sense... only would take awhile to get used to the very narrow streets and driving on the left hand side of the road with a steering wheel on the right...us Americans have wide open roads with huge SUV’s and trucks... I was trying to imagine driving my Escalade down there, but I don’t think I would be able to make it through the tight squeezes! Cool video, thanks for taking my mind in a mini vacation...😆
Love these cars, if only i could find an unmolested original condition one I'd buy it in a second ! I had a silver one around 1997/98 and loved it, with the original BBS style split rim alloys i used to think how could the M3 be better than this (it probably was) i was that satisfied with the performance ! It gave such good overtaking confidence that the mere hint of clear rd ahead and id go for it ! Looking forward to seeing this one get some tlc and may even start a search for one myself now...
Nice car, but what impresses me more is that driveway... Wow, I wish I had that approaching my home...Those Christmas tree air fresheners you removed are made about 35 miles from where I live in Northern NY.... thanks for the video....
Jon, there is a original radio for this car, its a: BMW CD43 Blaupunkt CD stereo head unit radio E36 E34 M3 Z3 CODE Business M Coupe The cost for these units a £125,- up to £275,- These look 10 times better, then this radio.
Got a result there Jon, looks like a decent motor considering the age and mileage. Get the coolant checked ASAP as mechanical bills on these old motors can get quite silly - especially if the head gasket goes. Otherwise really pleased for you mate and hope to see more videos on this Bavarian beauty.
steve that looks very good... do you know of any cheaper options maybe sub 200 pounds that is DAB and supports like aux connection or USB/MP3 player that looks retro like the unit you recomended.
Forensic Detailing Channel I’ll have a look over the weekend & let you know if I find anything, this is quite expensive as it has only just been released.
Regarding the headliner, it's the foam backing to the fabric that's broken down (same on my E34) and so just gluing it back probably isn't viable, you'll need to strip the fabric off, and then remove all trace of the foam. It's a messy and unpleasant job, but worth doing right. Replacement fabric can be had from Martrim, and I'd watch this video for a good how to: ruclips.net/video/edzDj9ZUIQI/видео.html Really good channel btw.
Black... you've got your work cut out there 🤪 Do like the charm of older cars must admit, my 18 year old volvo was retro, everyone loved it..and its mirror paint, people thought it was new
It's a beauty..Probably get those seats recovered cheaply..Only problem I see is the steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car..Best of luck with it from Canada.
Got an e36 evo myself with a factory alarm and the red alarm light is in the same place so wouldn’t change that and the little speakers on the a pillar are the alarm sensors for intruder alert. Cool classic 👍
Love it Jon!! Get a scorpion cat back system, they sound immense. Get an m50 inlet manifold on it if it doesn’t have it already. It helps it breathe a lot better and frees up some horses.
Hi John, really enjoyed the video, the new car has real potential and I have no doubt that you'll make it a 'minter'. I have a very nice period flip front alpine head unit (sorry, I can't remember the model number) that will go extremely well with your new car; it act's as a reference series controller and needs to be paired to an external amp ( i also have an alpine V12 amp) - it used to sound fantastic in my old E46 paired will a set of focal components and subs. It's been sitting in my spare room for a while, so not entirely sure how it's faired, but maybe worth a punt?
Hey Mark, Im looking for somethign with no real LED display. something that looks very close to the original. like this Blaupunkt SQR46DAB unit but perhaps less than 200 quid.
Really looking forward to seeing you make all your changes and getting it back to a really good standard. It's a lovely car and deserves a caring owner like yourself!
The pillar "speakers" are the sensors for the alarm. The beeping when you turn off the ignition is the Sony radio reminding you to remove the display. Nice one Jon, a proper project. I didn't see the 330ci on your drive, is that going too?
Stunning looking car. Those style 5 wheels are worth a fortune these days. Nearly got my E36 back on the road. Fantastic cars to drive If your going to replace the shocks & springs. I'd recommend the Bilstein b14 kit. Cant go crazy low with it but fantastic handing. If you looking for any info or advice on E36s, I'm happy to help
Always loved these..... proper analogue car. I have exactly the same issue as you have on the rear seats. Can I heck get a tyre mark out of my leather. I watching with eagerness to see how you get on with sorting yours
Congratulations on your new purchase, I have one myself. The check coolant message is a common problem, and you will need to change to coolant level sensor on the bottom of the expansion tank.
thanks adam Ill keep an eye on that level as well over the next few days I bet it stays the same. It looks way above the min level in the resovoir (cant see a max level). so yer faulty sensor would make sense with what im seeing.
Good luck with the new motor John, perfect opportunity for some up to date detailing techniques for black paint. Interested to see what you're go to polishing products are going to be ? Do you have any thoughts as yet !
I've had a few BMW's over the years my favourite being a E28 525i with a 6 series 3.3L engine went like stink handled well too. 2002ti, a couple of 3 series and a few 5s too, I'm pasted all that now an now drive a Mercedes E.Class....
Hi John...interesting choice of car. If you can't get an OEM stereo, think about something modern but in keeping with the look of the car. Something like a Blaupunkt Toronto or London which will also have ISO connectors and hopefully should be plug and play. I assume you just have the standard speaker set up, it will handle more and has Pre Amp and Sub Connectors but that becomes less Plug and Play. Brave Choice on the car...noticed the Blue Club Sport was MIA in your video...you still keeping that...anyways, good luck, think you will need it.
That little speaker you talked about on the pillar is a microphone for Bluetooth (hands free) system on that head unit when you connect your mobile phone to it . I have one on my Kenwood multimedia unit as well.👍
I'm pretty sure that beep / chime when you take your keys out is the Sony stereo, not the immobiliser. I think it can be switched off in the settings on the stereo, same with the demo mode / graphics when it's on standby.
I'm a fan of your new car! I have a bmw E24 I'd love detailing. Using your advice to practice on my G20 before I tackle the old bird..... unless you want an E24 on your channel? ;)
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Before sorting out the headlining, PLEASE take that silly M badge off the boot.
Beat me to it... My first thought when I saw the rear end... Bad enough fitting them to non-M cars but when they're faded like that it's even worse lol
That is a factory badge, no shame in leaving it on.
@@markkerr3761 The 'M' badge stands for Motorsport. It's used on BMW's with the MSport trim level. They are NOT just for M cars.
If he has the MSport trim on the car, then it's fine to have it.
The boot badge is aftermarket and tacky. Off with it!
I'm so ready to watch you restore this car and take care of it!
"Driving around with like a pancake on your head" ... I'm in stitches
😂😂
A true enthusiast mate. Unfortunately I don’t know what what advice to give you on an aftermarket stereo 🤷🏽♂️But I’m sure Ken would 😉🤭
J B. Nice one.
I couldn’t help the pun lol I would probably look at a BMW Mini stereo they look periodic but with modern technology but remember to check the depth of the carrier hole in the E36 dash I know it’s not very deep on E46s before you buy . Here’s a cheap example on gumtree so you can see if you think it looks the part www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/bmw-mini-r50-to-r53-parts-bundle/1379494073?
🤣🤣 👏🏼👏🏼
Blaupunkt Bremen SQR 46 is also an nice oem looking stereo
Youre a true pioneer
First 2 things to do are... remove that M badge & check underneath for rust.
Rust was picked up on the last MOT. that would be my priority
The little “speakers” at the front are sensors for the alarm. Looks a good buy.
Yes, came here to say that too. Don't start ripping those out!
Lots of beading on the old girl 👌🏼 A late E36 328i Sport Coupe like yours is a very rare E36 and with that low mileage even more so 👍🏼 Enjoy it Jon
Love the E36, always had a soft spot for them - I think it's one of the best shapes of 3 series. I love the Bangle era 5 series though, ooooosh
Lovely car John! Sad to see the red peril go, but glad someone like you is keeping a classic on the road, taking good care of it. Can't be many of these left...
The headliner is not the first thing you have to fix. The low coolant issue is. It's a closed system so it's leaking somewhere.
More often than not it’s a sensor rather than a leak. All 3 of my E36’s have had this warning and no coolant leaks
We had one of these and it was awesome. M badge needs to go and I think actually a chrome grill suits them better. Lovely sound though!
Just before I watched your video I was watching M539 restorations, Replacing the headliner in his 750il, come here and your e36 needs the same.
Watched that earlier mate,,he did a crackin job 👍
@@andyboardman7052 brilliant!
Older BMW’s do have a certain charm , will look nice next to the e46
In terms of power, an m50 intake manifold makes them feel a little less asthmatic
Congrats John. I love E36's
I have a 99 E36 M3 and I love it. Had it now for around 12 years.
Yours looks like a '92-93 model yeah ?
Comes from an era when they made better cars. That's for sure. The modern stuff is nice whilst still in warranty, but eventually turn into junk.
Well this is a different way to get metallic black test panels! 🤨
Funnily enough I bought one of these 328i sports for my channel a few weeks back to do some vids on, its nowhere near as nice as yours though unfortunately, I’ll be going down the track day/clubsports route though with e36 m3 running gear swap , half cage and buckets seats .
Loads of things the same with mine though , seats , headlining , passenger window not dropping when doors opened . Strange thing is we’ve had a few of the same cars with the e46 m3s and clubsports also, good luck with your project 🙂
You have fantastic taste in cars ;) its gonna be great fun on the track. Im searching hard for OEM headliner fabric match. Ive been in contact with a company called mrretrofits on instagram that are sending me through headliner sample they say is OEM match for anthracite (grey and beige are the other 2 OEM). if its any good I will post it up on the channel and fit it. the interior on these seems good. mines pretty scruffy paint wise but it will buff up good enough, need some rust sorting though :( best of luck with the project gonna rock when its all done.
One of the greatest attributes of the e36 bmw’s is the ability to find aftermarket parts for them. I had an e46 m3 and I nearly bought a mint e63 because the accessibility of tuning and performance accessories was nearly endless. Not to mention the ability to customize older bmw’s is off the charts, so many parts can make such a big difference in the handling and performance. Turbo kits for the e36 range are stunningly cheap compared to their modern counterparts, plus the potential for huge power is always there regardless of which form of forced induction you choose. Overall an amazing platform to begin the process of modification, great choice mate!
The things on the a pillar are sensors for your after market alarm system. Love the old bmw's lots to do to this one.
WOW !
I owned a 328is coupe previously, before I went to an E91 M Sport touring, and then to my current car an M140i :-))
I loved my 328is, it was Boston Green, and had the M50 manifold, carbon fibre Simota induction kit, and remap, making 230bhp. The M50 was the 2.5 engine, and was unrestricted, where the M52 2.8 engine was restricted to keep it under 200bhp.
It's a very cheap and easy way to make an extra 30 bhp, and really improves the engines breathing, and overall makes it a lot less 'lazy'.
The E36 is a very well built car, no trim rattles, and the doors shut with a thunk, reassuringly heavy.
Love your car mate !
I can see you bouncing around, that is a hard suspension for daily but fantastic for track. Take your time with the head liner. Do not try repairs inside the car, you gotta take it out completely to get it looking new again. At least that was my experience on two of these. Absolutely wonderful car 😍
Great to see an e36. Have a coupe for 14 years now. First enthusiast car I bought. Have bought and sold loads of stuff since but will never sell that car.
Glad to hear you'll be sorting the suspension. Imo these cars look far better with a more original rake, hunkered down in the front, higher at the back.
I am British but living in Canada, it's nice to see some English countryside with the usual summer weather.
Nice Catch!! Just a few suggestions and this is just my IMO 😝. Remove the fake M badges from the vehicle. Check the suspension I’m pretty sure they jacked it up with incorrect springs and who knows what shocks. Get a proper suspension from KW. I would purchase leatherike Kit for the interior to restore leather. Of course full Decon and paint correction.
I had an a 1994 E36 325 coupe for about 6 years and the headlining sagged on mine as well, also the front window regulators tend to fail as mine both did and the door card clip brackets came unglued. I loved the car but as it got older I seemed to have to keep throwing money at it, so I gave it to my stepson.
I've been a subscriber of yours for a few years now. And just by some weird chance, I bought a black E36 323i 2 weeks ago. I've already has small issues and resolved them and also have a list of things to do. Ill be along for the ride 👍🏻
Lovely car John, looking forward to the content coming up! It drives a lot nicer with the M50 inlet manifold and hopefully you get rid of that M badge off the boot!
It’s a great looking car, plus it appears to be in very good condition throughout, apart from the headliner and gear lever.
I agree that an original stereo unit would compliment the lovely standard interior.
Makes me miss my old E39 540i rather badly! I love the light interiors. My last 2 cars have been black from headlining to carpet - I bought them anyway but would rather have something lighter.
Nice car having owned a few late e36 are good will need a radiator, upgrade this part change all hoses etc looks good I have a late m3 now miss older models . The e36 was the car that really made BMW looking forward to your progress alloys are great . My 98 m3 had a little rust in 2005 when I owned it . Enjoy it .
That noise was the Sony head unit is all when you turned off the ignition
Yeah,,had one in my e36,,used to drive me frickin mad 🤪🤪
Think it’s when you leave the face plate on isn’t it 🤔
@@PDW76 yes Paul, exactly that mate
You really need to have a good poke about underneath. Inner arches, jacking points, floorpans around grommets etc. Seriously prone to rust, I’ve welded many up in the past... Lovely motor though. 👍🏻
looking forward to seeing how this develops. One of the most attractive features of this car is there is no stupid touch screen, love analogue cars.
Good luck cleaning them wheels, Jon!!!
Lol
There's still time for him to Ceramic Coat them for the Winter, spoke by spoke.
Those “little speakers” are ultrasonic sensors and detect movement inside the car for an alarm system.
Nice Motor Jon! looks like the colourlock will be coming out, just been using it to freshen up my E92 M3. Look forward to you working on this car as working on a newer car does not show of your skill as much👍
Blaupunkt make a new “retro” stereo called Bremen. Got one in my mk2 golf and looks oem
Good choice, Sir. Had my E36 318iS 3 years now and absolutely love it. Like yours I bought mine based on originality and condition, 74k when I bought it and the last name on the logbook was a former BTCC driver.
I have a 328i sport convertible in fern Green love it best bmw shape ever and like u said prices are going up
Those sensors are part of the alarm system on the 'A' pillars not speakers.
Absolutely beautiful car!
Reinforce subframe, upgrade cooling system & tint the rear and side windows 🔥
Get it on a ramp and check the chassis for rust , suspension turrets , wishbones to see if they are bent , drop links and all of the rubber bushes unless the previous owner had it poly bushed , check the copper brake pipes for weeping on the joints / corrosion if it's been lowered and generally messed about , i would recommend a four wheel alignment to get it back in spec .the A pillar microphone things are for the alarm ultrasonics, if someone breaks the glass it triggers the alarm, had them on my XR3 i back in 1989, an insurance stipulation back then . The original BMW business radio casette was manufactured by blaupunkt , you can pick them up on ebay . 👍👍👏👏
Even watching the video you can tell how hard that suspension is. Since it's not going to be a track car, get it back to stock, including the stereo, and make it the best example of an E36 it can be.
BMW's Detailing Channel ! You just can't say no to them. Can't wait for the content . Love this channel!
Looking forward to the paint detailing on this one. The wife’s BMW has the flattest paint ever on the bonnet and I’ve never got round to doing anything about it. It’s a 2014 and the paint flattened when it was 3 years old.
Great stuff, Jon! I got me an old-ish Audi TT MK2, 2008 in pristine condition with a cream/beige leather this month. Been wanting one since I was a teenager (I'm 38 now 😊). Already have a modern day SUV so it's refreshing to drive a more vintage type of car that looks awesome and it's super fun to drive. The TT will be my daily driver to work for most of the year barred winter. Will be keeping an eye out on how you look after the leather on yours! Good luck.
Hi Jon, any older car is less problematic than its modern counterpart, I’ve been a mechanic for 25 years and technology has moved on so far in that time, adas ,lane departure ,can bus ,flexray, and all the like, and I find the older cars are easier to repair, good luck with the project, keep the old ones going!!
Great to see a new car to play around with and fix up - sad to see the M140 go, it was such a nice motor. Always liked old BMWs - i know it’s all personal taste but not a fan of tan leather or the alloys but can’t wait to see more videos featuring it 👍
That E36 coupe brings so many memories, I had one in red, loved it 👍🏻
Congratulations on the new car! I can't wait to see some restoration videos on this like before and afters of some of the aspects that you will be doing like Gearbox area and roof lining :)
Great choice! My daily is an E36 M3 (North American 😕), which I'm slowly refreshing. They are great cars - reliable and efficient for what they are. I'm looking forward to following the progress of yours.
Beam bushes are weak. Upgrade to good poly. Used to have both .E30 325i coupe Mtech mk2. Full black leather Recaro. And E36.Sold them. Biggest mistake I ever made. Peace. Keep up the good work. Bang a nice black Pioneer head unit in it .To replace the silver .Seats and trim would look great in Ox blood or black..Could dye them when restoring.?Just a thought.
The bleeping when you turn off the ignition is the stereo reminding you to remove the stereo face to stop it getting nicked. Proper 90s! The things on the a pillars are sensors for the alarm system, so best left in.
Get a Becker stereo, nice oem unit. Eibach Pro springs and bushes would be a good idea, maybe Bilstein shocks aswell. X-brace from the convertible for extra strength under the front end. M50 manifold/throttle body, remap, Z3 short shifter......lol
Good luck with the headlining. I had six nervous breakdowns doing headlining in a Jag. I'm still in therapy with PTCD. Love and peace x
The neighborhood is very foreign looking, very cozy looking if that makes sense... only would take awhile to get used to the very narrow streets and driving on the left hand side of the road with a steering wheel on the right...us Americans have wide open roads with huge SUV’s and trucks... I was trying to imagine driving my Escalade down there, but I don’t think I would be able to make it through the tight squeezes! Cool video, thanks for taking my mind in a mini vacation...😆
The thing for me would be how much needs spending on it and how much it cost to buy in the first place.
Love these cars, if only i could find an unmolested original condition one I'd buy it in a second !
I had a silver one around 1997/98 and loved it, with the original BBS style split rim alloys i used to think how could the M3 be better than this (it probably was) i was that satisfied with the performance !
It gave such good overtaking confidence that the mere hint of clear rd ahead and id go for it !
Looking forward to seeing this one get some tlc and may even start a search for one myself now...
Nice car, but what impresses me more is that driveway... Wow, I wish I had that approaching my home...Those Christmas tree air fresheners you removed are made about 35 miles from where I live in Northern NY.... thanks for the video....
Jon, there is a original radio for this car, its a:
BMW CD43 Blaupunkt CD stereo head unit radio E36 E34 M3 Z3 CODE Business M Coupe
The cost for these units a £125,- up to £275,-
These look 10 times better, then this radio.
do you know if the radio will work on these in the UK now?
For some reason I just assumed you’d be getting a new car? 1 series 135i?
Got a result there Jon, looks like a decent motor considering the age and mileage.
Get the coolant checked ASAP as mechanical bills on these old motors can get quite silly - especially if the head gasket goes.
Otherwise really pleased for you mate and hope to see more videos on this Bavarian beauty.
pretty sure its just a sensor issue, level looks good and stable.
My Mum Had 328I Sport In Boston Green With The BBS Alloys Loved The Car Yours Looks Lovely
I had a e46 318is done as a m3 very good car I like them
E36 I ment to say
Love the E36. Blaupunkt SQR46DAB would look perfect in there, old style with all the latest mod cons.
steve that looks very good... do you know of any cheaper options maybe sub 200 pounds that is DAB and supports like aux connection or USB/MP3 player that looks retro like the unit you recomended.
Forensic Detailing Channel I’ll have a look over the weekend & let you know if I find anything, this is quite expensive as it has only just been released.
Really nice car, looks like a great project, don’t forget to get the indicators fixed
Regarding the headliner, it's the foam backing to the fabric that's broken down (same on my E34) and so just gluing it back probably isn't viable, you'll need to strip the fabric off, and then remove all trace of the foam. It's a messy and unpleasant job, but worth doing right. Replacement fabric can be had from Martrim, and I'd watch this video for a good how to: ruclips.net/video/edzDj9ZUIQI/видео.html Really good channel btw.
Jon I can recommend The Leather Repair Company based in Hull. Their products will bring that tan leather up a treat. 👍
but i see in one of his videos that he have some colourlock products in his arsenal !
Is that the same as Furniture Clinic? I’ve done some amazing restorations with their kits, I astounded myself!
Black... you've got your work cut out there 🤪 Do like the charm of older cars must admit, my 18 year old volvo was retro, everyone loved it..and its mirror paint, people thought it was new
It's a beauty..Probably get those seats recovered cheaply..Only problem I see is the steering wheel is on the wrong side of the car..Best of luck with it from Canada.
Got an e36 evo myself with a factory alarm and the red alarm light is in the same place so wouldn’t change that and the little speakers on the a pillar are the alarm sensors for intruder alert. Cool classic 👍
Congrats John 👍
Hopefully this E36 doesn't turn into an endless money pit💰💰💰
I hope so too m8
Beautiful choice. Can't wait to see the journey. I think the tan interior always looks really nice in black cars.
Good luck 👍
Love it Jon!! Get a scorpion cat back system, they sound immense. Get an m50 inlet manifold on it if it doesn’t have it already. It helps it breathe a lot better and frees up some horses.
Don’t think they are mics probably part of the alarm system
Hi John, really enjoyed the video, the new car has real potential and I have no doubt that you'll make it a 'minter'. I have a very nice period flip front alpine head unit (sorry, I can't remember the model number) that will go extremely well with your new car; it act's as a reference series controller and needs to be paired to an external amp ( i also have an alpine V12 amp) - it used to sound fantastic in my old E46 paired will a set of focal components and subs. It's been sitting in my spare room for a while, so not entirely sure how it's faired, but maybe worth a punt?
Hey Mark, Im looking for somethign with no real LED display. something that looks very close to the original. like this Blaupunkt SQR46DAB unit but perhaps less than 200 quid.
Mark - would you be willing to sell it if Jon doesn’t want it?
Jon why not replace it with an OE item?
@@ibbykhan942 Hi Ibby, certainly happy to consider something, thanks.
Really looking forward to seeing you make all your changes and getting it back to a really good standard. It's a lovely car and deserves a caring owner like yourself!
John the led light is the alarm light, the alarm was fitted by BMW dealerships,l
Looks good shame ur getting rif of the red bmw but looking forward to the finished clean outside as it's in black it's gonna shine
The pillar "speakers" are the sensors for the alarm. The beeping when you turn off the ignition is the Sony radio reminding you to remove the display. Nice one Jon, a proper project. I didn't see the 330ci on your drive, is that going too?
I love Jon's outside-of-the-box thinking! This is going to be a fun process in which to follow along. Great Stuff
Beauty but that M badge has to go asap
Love the motor john- got a soft spot too for old bmws
Stunning looking car. Those style 5 wheels are worth a fortune these days.
Nearly got my E36 back on the road. Fantastic cars to drive
If your going to replace the shocks & springs. I'd recommend the Bilstein b14 kit. Cant go crazy low with it but fantastic handing.
If you looking for any info or advice on E36s, I'm happy to help
thank you alfy boy apprecaite that.
Got to change the front amber indicators to clear units, def will make the front end sorted.
I would go for a Becker radio... They fit Fine in a E36. Keep up the good work
Always loved these..... proper analogue car.
I have exactly the same issue as you have on the rear seats. Can I heck get a tyre mark out of my leather. I watching with eagerness to see how you get on with sorting yours
Nice to see a BMW driver using indicators even if it was only once
Cracking car
Congratulations on your new purchase, I have one myself.
The check coolant message is a common problem, and you will need to change to coolant level sensor on the bottom of the expansion tank.
thanks adam Ill keep an eye on that level as well over the next few days I bet it stays the same. It looks way above the min level in the resovoir (cant see a max level). so yer faulty sensor would make sense with what im seeing.
Proper BMW Jon good choice 👍🏻
Good luck with the new motor John, perfect opportunity for some up to date detailing techniques for black paint. Interested to see what you're go to polishing products are going to be ? Do you have any thoughts as yet !
I've had a few BMW's over the years my favourite being a E28 525i with a 6 series 3.3L engine went like stink handled well too.
2002ti, a couple of 3 series and a few 5s too, I'm pasted all that now an now drive a Mercedes E.Class....
Retired now then lol, got some driving slippers?
@@slabbyrider8665 😂
Hi John...interesting choice of car. If you can't get an OEM stereo, think about something modern but in keeping with the look of the car. Something like a Blaupunkt Toronto or London which will also have ISO connectors and hopefully should be plug and play. I assume you just have the standard speaker set up, it will handle more and has Pre Amp and Sub Connectors but that becomes less Plug and Play. Brave Choice on the car...noticed the Blue Club Sport was MIA in your video...you still keeping that...anyways, good luck, think you will need it.
clubby is broken at the moment. killed it on a track day.. it will rise from the ashes soon though.
@@ForensicDetailing We will all look forward to that!
That little speaker you talked about on the pillar is a microphone for Bluetooth (hands free) system on that head unit when you connect your mobile phone to it . I have one on my Kenwood multimedia unit as well.👍
I see that hanging air fresheners annoy you all those rattling keys are super annoying too lol
I'm pretty sure that beep / chime when you take your keys out is the Sony stereo, not the immobiliser. I think it can be switched off in the settings on the stereo, same with the demo mode / graphics when it's on standby.
I'm a fan of your new car! I have a bmw E24 I'd love detailing. Using your advice to practice on my G20 before I tackle the old bird..... unless you want an E24 on your channel? ;)
Can’t wait to see you detailing this old gorgeous car.
Most important question, does it still have the torch in the glove box? Used to love that in the old BMWs
i dont think so no mate :(
You need to fit an indicator stalk also
The little speaker's you talked about are part of the alarm system.