Started on Feb. 27 by AngryCorvair (Forum Supporter)

1995 BMW M3

Purchased on Feb 20, 2016. 1995 M3, 202k miles, came with dealer service records up to 140k. Runs great, drives less so. Needs ball joints, tie rod ends, tires, hood release cables, and a bit of bodywork. Paid $1500, will be built with the $2017 Challenge in mind.

Latest updates
April 03
Rear pads

They were pretty thin but not down to the backplates, so the rotors were still …

April 03
Front cleanup 3

Painted and installed

April 03
Front cleanup 2

A little 220-grit

April 03
Front cleanup 1

Before: duct tape residue, paint missing from kidneys and lower grille.

March 14
C4 Sawblades?

I think they look pretty good, but are too wide to package anything but a …

March 13
Sawblades

Scored a staggered C4 Sawblades, 17x8.5F/9.5R.

March 13
RF LCA

Aluminum RF LCA to match the LF. It’s nice to have tight ball joints!

March 13
Maintenance 3

Out with the old

March 13
Maintenance 2

Oil and filter change, nothing exciting.

March 13
Curing rattles, part 2

$9.11 at FLAPS for an exhaust sleeve and 2 clamps. Tightened them down and cut …

March 13
Curing rattles, part 1

Spent $6.49 at Home Depot on some #14 x 3/4” sheet metal screws and some …

March 05
Headlights 3

LF turn signal

March 05
Headlights 2

Bulbs

March 05
Headlights 1

As received

March 01
LF Part 3

Done

March 01
LF Part 2

More

March 01
Front suspension, part 1

Replaced LF LCA

Feb. 29
Vibration conclusion

Different wheels and tires, plus properly torqued wheel bolts, solved the vibration.

Feb. 29
Vibration, continued

Nothing wrong with guibo or center support bearing.

Feb. 29
Day 1: diagnosing a drivetrain vibration

Dropped exhaust to inspect driveshaft

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