Section I,
(Or the stuff that you need to know)
Manuals (Found and shared by BBoyvek, whored out by df).
BMW Manuals
This one went missing: e36bentley.pdf
Owners manual download at the bottom of this first posting
That which is interchangable, and that which isn't.
Common Issues aka "Things your car will experience"
E36 M3 Common Maintenance Issues (Reference)
Finding a part:
Real OEM
BMW Fans (My favourite)
OBC Tricks
Here
Fault Codes
Compiled here
Colour List for All BMW's:
Franklyns' List
Tech Data, M3
1995 M3 Technical Reference - BMW E36 M - bosmobil
Engine Specs/Chassis Info: -Found by Franklyn, though I doubt he remembers that long ago...
http://wapedia.mobi/en/BMW_E36
==========================================================
Section II
(Things to do)
Project Sites
Ron Stygar's Unofficial BMWBoredom DIY's
Leather Repair
Leatherique Canada A good DIY on repairing leather
HLM
(Home Depot Lip Mod)
This is the stuff Sama talks about.
I can't find Sama's, but here's Franks write-up
Courtesy of Tom a Front bumper visual mod:
Grill
Low Beam Failure:
I found this randomly
Debaffle Airbox
Brazeau Racing - Air box
==========================================================
Section III
(For the non-lazy bastard buried inside each of you)
DIY Sites
Doug's Domain :: BMW DIY Articles
Bimmer DIYPelican Parts
Specific DIY's
Door Brake (Dude named jarozila)
Here
Your Steering Wheel Squeaks; (either fix the damn thing or accept your life) (by acoustic)
Spray here
Coilover install/adjustments (Nemeces)
Here.
HVAC Blower motor
http://www.dvatp.com/bmw/diy/hvac_blower/
ASC Delete, (Mainly for track cars, not safe for a DD - if I'm giving this a disclaimer...)
From the lair of the enemy
Courtesy of Randy; The Rear Shock Mount DIY
Well done
...And the infamous Black roof on AW Vinyl:
Not so much
Fix Loose Door Panels
Us and Them
Headliner Glue (Amber and Stephen wax philosophical).
This helped me tons in deciding on what adhesive to use.
A/C Fixes (Words of wisdom by drivinfaster).
Someone might mistakenly call this wisdom anyways.
Brake Light Circuit
E36 Circuit Switch DIY - The M3 Strikes Back - chrisparente.com
Fuel Pump (Jim Spence doing what Jim Spence does. Helps us out).
Go Jim, go Jim...
or
http://www.unitedbimmer.com/forums/...8287-e36-fuel-pump-diagnosis-replacement.html
Head Gasket Replacement
8 out of 10 Good luck for those who attempt this. Can you will me your car?
Cleaning the ICV
318:
Idle Control Valve Write up; ICV clean DIY
Removing the ICV & CCV (Crankcase Valve) 6 cyl:
(For cleaning, use the 318 writeup)
http://www.dvatp.com/bmw/diy/icv_ccv/
Door won't latch?
This is a good writeup, as posted by BMX325i in Amber's assistance
Repairing door handle
E36 Door Handle Replacement DIY
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Section IV
Electrical work (When you screw this up, it tends to hurt)
Wiring
Angel Eyes
Chad's Angel Eyes DIY
Alarm Install
Hmm... Clark should have done one of these
Dead Pixels
macadamizer.com is for sale | HugeDomains
Created by Clark; The Official Lighting Thread.
Well written.
=======================================
Section V
Detailing: Making pretty out of what you have
Andy's Detailing Guide (Nothing derogatory to say here, he do good)
Andy's Guide
Curb rash:
Shh... this is from an Audi
=======================================
Section VI
Simply interesting Articles: (It's not all smart, but it's fun to read)
Yearly changesE36 M3 Common Maintenance Issues (Reference)
For the JDM boys out there
http://jalopnik.com/5497042/how-a-500-craigslist-car-beat-400k-rally-racers?skyline=true&s=i
This is crazy awesome.
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Section VII
Suspension (Making your car go up/down no more than it is supposed to)
To think about:
Thinking about lowering your car?
Definitive guide:
Suspension Overhaul FAQ
=======================================
Section VIII
Everything Wheels: (Something something something goes round and round, round and round, round and round)
Bolt pattern
BMW - Vehicle Bolt Pattern - Discounted Wheel Warehouse
BMW Bolt Pattern Guide - Vehicle Lug Reference
Wheel Styles
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=153149&d=1215641545
BMWTips.com BMW Wheels
http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/
Fitments:
http://www.gruppeb.com/BMWwheels/fitments/
Finding hard to find bolts etc:
http://www.sfxperformance.com/catalog/Wheel~Accessories/Bolts/page_1.htm
Section IX
Tire sizes, (the other things that go 'round)
Courtesy of Ken
Offset and bolt help here
Tire size/speed changes here
E36 owners manual (right-click and "save-as")
(Or the stuff that you need to know)
Manuals (Found and shared by BBoyvek, whored out by df).
BMW Manuals
This one went missing: e36bentley.pdf
Owners manual download at the bottom of this first posting
That which is interchangable, and that which isn't.
Common Issues aka "Things your car will experience"
E36 M3 Common Maintenance Issues (Reference)
Finding a part:
Real OEM
BMW Fans (My favourite)
OBC Tricks
Here
Fault Codes
Compiled here
Colour List for All BMW's:
Franklyns' List
Tech Data, M3
1995 M3 Technical Reference - BMW E36 M - bosmobil
Engine Specs/Chassis Info: -Found by Franklyn, though I doubt he remembers that long ago...
http://wapedia.mobi/en/BMW_E36
==========================================================
Section II
(Things to do)
Project Sites
Ron Stygar's Unofficial BMWBoredom DIY's
Leather Repair
Leatherique Canada A good DIY on repairing leather
HLM
(Home Depot Lip Mod)
This is the stuff Sama talks about.
I can't find Sama's, but here's Franks write-up
Courtesy of Tom a Front bumper visual mod:
Grill
Low Beam Failure:
I found this randomly
Debaffle Airbox
Brazeau Racing - Air box
==========================================================
Section III
(For the non-lazy bastard buried inside each of you)
DIY Sites
Doug's Domain :: BMW DIY Articles
Bimmer DIYPelican Parts
Specific DIY's
Door Brake (Dude named jarozila)
Here
Your Steering Wheel Squeaks; (either fix the damn thing or accept your life) (by acoustic)
Spray here
Coilover install/adjustments (Nemeces)
Here.
HVAC Blower motor
http://www.dvatp.com/bmw/diy/hvac_blower/
ASC Delete, (Mainly for track cars, not safe for a DD - if I'm giving this a disclaimer...)
From the lair of the enemy
Courtesy of Randy; The Rear Shock Mount DIY
Well done
...And the infamous Black roof on AW Vinyl:
Not so much
Fix Loose Door Panels
Us and Them
Headliner Glue (Amber and Stephen wax philosophical).
This helped me tons in deciding on what adhesive to use.
A/C Fixes (Words of wisdom by drivinfaster).
Someone might mistakenly call this wisdom anyways.
Brake Light Circuit
E36 Circuit Switch DIY - The M3 Strikes Back - chrisparente.com
Fuel Pump (Jim Spence doing what Jim Spence does. Helps us out).
Go Jim, go Jim...
or
http://www.unitedbimmer.com/forums/...8287-e36-fuel-pump-diagnosis-replacement.html
Head Gasket Replacement
8 out of 10 Good luck for those who attempt this. Can you will me your car?
Cleaning the ICV
318:
Idle Control Valve Write up; ICV clean DIY
Removing the ICV & CCV (Crankcase Valve) 6 cyl:
(For cleaning, use the 318 writeup)
http://www.dvatp.com/bmw/diy/icv_ccv/
Door won't latch?
This is a good writeup, as posted by BMX325i in Amber's assistance
Repairing door handle
E36 Door Handle Replacement DIY
=========================================================
Section IV
Electrical work (When you screw this up, it tends to hurt)
Wiring
Angel Eyes
Chad's Angel Eyes DIY
Alarm Install
Hmm... Clark should have done one of these
Dead Pixels
macadamizer.com is for sale | HugeDomains
Created by Clark; The Official Lighting Thread.
Well written.
Thanks Terry
=======================================
Section V
Detailing: Making pretty out of what you have
Andy's Detailing Guide (Nothing derogatory to say here, he do good)
Andy's Guide
Curb rash:
Shh... this is from an Audi
=======================================
Section VI
Simply interesting Articles: (It's not all smart, but it's fun to read)
Yearly changesE36 M3 Common Maintenance Issues (Reference)
For the JDM boys out there
http://jalopnik.com/5497042/how-a-500-craigslist-car-beat-400k-rally-racers?skyline=true&s=i
This is crazy awesome.
=======================================
Section VII
Suspension (Making your car go up/down no more than it is supposed to)
To think about:
Thinking about lowering your car?
Definitive guide:
Suspension Overhaul FAQ
=======================================
Section VIII
Everything Wheels: (Something something something goes round and round, round and round, round and round)
Bolt pattern
BMW - Vehicle Bolt Pattern - Discounted Wheel Warehouse
BMW Bolt Pattern Guide - Vehicle Lug Reference
Wheel Styles
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=153149&d=1215641545
BMWTips.com BMW Wheels
http://felgenkatalog.auto-treff.com/
Fitments:
http://www.gruppeb.com/BMWwheels/fitments/
Finding hard to find bolts etc:
http://www.sfxperformance.com/catalog/Wheel~Accessories/Bolts/page_1.htm
Section IX
Tire sizes, (the other things that go 'round)
Courtesy of Ken
Offset and bolt help here
Tire size/speed changes here
E36 owners manual (right-click and "save-as")