neelsie88's 1994 325i Convetible E36 BMW

[neelsie88]

Time to create a Thread for my car. Comments welcome! Would love to know what you guys think, suggestions and ideas would be appreciated... :thumb:

Bought the car in July 2010 in Midrand.
1994 E36 325i Convertible BMW
Montrealblau Metallic, manual, 131 000km

Mods so far :

M5 Rims, Think I've got Replica's

Flat lip Boot spoiler

Diffuser with 2x Duel barrels

The Sound system details

Pioneer head Unit

Sony XM-2200GTX amp

2x Sony Xplod 10" SVC 1200W

The sound system Installed

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Sorry for the long post, but I know you guys like PICS!!!

 

[Budleigh]

M5 rims, you mean? That's a gorgeous car, mate.

 

[menno11]

I love the dual exhaust system, looks great! Think next is a lights refresher? Maybe clear indicator lenses?

 

[Bmw- WP]

Very nice!:thumb:

 

[Hellas]

Sweet car dude. Money well spent. :thumbsup:

 

[Sankekur]

Good looking car

and +1 for clear indicators

 

[neelsie88]

Thanks! For sure with the clear indicators...

 

[Yulz9081]

Looks hot! Good taste buddy
Now maybe just get the M3 front bumper to complete the look :thumbsup:

 

[Lindo]

Shweet Ride, I love the sound install please provide more details where are those 10" hiding??

 

[neelsie88]

M3 front bumper comming soon... :clap:

Haha the 2x 10"s are just behind the Amp, facing up. The problem that I've got with that is that the playing space between the subs and the compartment for the roof is like 2cm... Need to sort that out. And I can't face them forward/backwards because the space is limited, I think only an 8" would fit to face like that.

 

[Laigo]

Stunning car dude! :thumbsup:

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M3 front bumper comming soon... :clap:

Haha the 2x 10"s are just behind the Amp, facing up. The problem that I've got with that is that the playing space between the subs and the compartment for the roof is like 2cm... Need to sort that out. And I can't face them forward/backwards because the space is limited, I think only an 8" would fit to face like that.

this is the reason I bought a 10" for my car, as I thought the 10" would fit flat / parallel with the rear panel. When i did my measurements, I discovered the sub would need a wedge box. So it seems i might have just as well have bought the 12" i had in mind!! :cursin:

 

[deel@N]

nice

 

[neelsie88]

@Laigo it is a proper task to fit sound in the E36 Cabrio. Let me know if you fitted yours with pics please! Or if you got an idea. What I was thinking of doing is to fit a sub on each side of where the wheel arches is.

 

[ClassicB]

Looks great, especially from the rear!

 

[Phoenix]

@neelsie88 and Laigo. I haven't done sound in mine yet for that very same reason. only way i've found to do a decent sound install is to utilise the whole boot which really isn't an option...

 

[Taffs]

Wow....nice ride there! Very clean!

BTW Guys, what would be the right price to pay for a 1996 E36 328i Auto Convertible with 164000kms FSH with agents, meticulously kept, original, no accidents....Sorry, no decent pics at present but will upload as soon as i receive proper pics.....

 

[Laigo]

Wow....nice ride there! Very clean!

BTW Guys, what would be the right price to pay for a 1996 E36 328i Auto Convertible with 164000kms FSH with agents, meticulously kept, original, no accidents....Sorry, no decent pics at present but will upload as soon as i receive proper pics.....

I have seen people advertise them for 90-100k. But around 70-ish should be a fair price. Alot depends on whether is trying to recoup all that he's put intot he car

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@neelsie88 and Laigo. I haven't done sound in mine yet for that very same reason. only way i've found to do a decent sound install is to utilise the whole boot which really isn't an option...

Don't let the size of the boot put you off. There is alot you can do although we are VERY limited to the size of woofer installed in there. I think the maximum size of woofer you SHOULD be putting in your vert is a 10inch (however, there are very loud 10inch subs out there these days) which has to be mounted in angled box due to the height from the floor to the roof compartment. Needless to say inside the car you are able to do as much as a hard top vehicle.

@Neelsie, i got the wood today, I got my design in my head, will start ASAP, and put up pics when done. :thumb:

 

[Phoenix]

i paid R68K for mine but it's manual and didn't have a full service history(plus it needed a little work). It really depends on the condition of the car. i agree that between 70 and 80k is a decent price and wouldn't go over 90k unless it's a show car that only got driven to the shop once every second sunday

And just a tip, Check that the roof mechanism, roof material and rear window are in excellent condition because a new roof with mechanism, apart from being scarce to come by, is going to set you back around R27k.

 

[Taffs]

Wow....nice ride there! Very clean!

BTW Guys, what would be the right price to pay for a 1996 E36 328i Auto Convertible with 164000kms FSH with agents, meticulously kept, original, no accidents....Sorry, no decent pics at present but will upload as soon as i receive proper pics.....

I have seen people advertise them for 90-100k. But around 70-ish should be a fair price. Alot depends on whether is trying to recoup all that he's put intot he car

Thanks Laigo....just wanted to get an idea of how much they retail for as i might be getting one by the end of next week, just hoping the deal goes through with no hiccups.....Lets just say for now that im getting it for under R65K....good price considering the condition of the vehicle...

 

[Phoenix]

@neelsie88 and Laigo. I haven't done sound in mine yet for that very same reason. only way i've found to do a decent sound install is to utilise the whole boot which really isn't an option...

Don't let the size of the boot put you off. There is alot you can do although we are VERY limited to the size of woofer installed in there. I think the maximum size of woofer you SHOULD be putting in your vert is a 10inch (however, there are very loud 10inch subs out there these days) which has to be mounted in angled box due to the height from the floor to the roof compartment. Needless to say inside the car you are able to do as much as a hard top vehicle.

@Neelsie, i got the wood today, I got my design in my head, will start ASAP, and put up pics when done. :thumb:

True, i'm still busy tryin to design a new system for my car because the system out my previous car is a little overboard and i have already installed most of it into my sister's astra. All i've got left is the XTC 3500w dvc subwoofer.