Restoration of a 27 Years E36 Coupe 318iS

[Tohto]

Come upon this video from YS Khong. He is trying to restore a 27 years BMW 318is Coupe. Car had been idle for 6 years.

This is the part 1 of the video. Interesting to see the whole restoration process.  

I will update the video if he post the latest one.

 

[Ara84]

Would do the same in any other country, but not Singapore.

In fact I helped a friend rebuild his 1982 VW Rabbit diesel a few years ago when I was still living overseas.

Maybe I should start to look for a nice project across the causeway when all this covid crap is finally over.

[Colin03]

This is a nice model to restore it.

Issue here in Singapore is the LTA rules and rules to comply.

I would keep this model if I'm not in Singapore.

Many spare parts is still available overseas, moreover the body work still look good.

[Mockngbrd]

2 hours ago, Colin03 said:

This is a nice model to restore it.

Issue here in Singapore is the LTA rules and rules to comply.

I would keep this model if I'm not in Singapore.

Many spare parts is still available overseas, moreover the body work still look good.

I had a 318is coupe. They easy to keep, lower rd tax and modern to live with daily. Not sure what LTA rules you are afraid of.
Old BMW parts are also readily available and easy to order if not. Even my 2002 I can still order parts from Eng Soon. 

Initially....

After many donkey years....

Car is now white. 

Edited August 5, 2020 by Mockngbrd

[inlinesix]

Just now, Mockngbrd said:

I had this model in SG. 318is is easy to keep, lower rd tax. Old BMW parts are also readily available and easy to order if not. Even my 2002 I can still order parts from Eng Soon. 

I Rem that was your 1st BMW

[Mockngbrd]

1 minute ago, inlinesix said:

I Rem that was your 1st BMW

First one I bought with my own $$$. Before that there was an E30 I shared with my dad, E30 316i depre 3k+ a year nia, can thrash and go dori dori. 

Actually.... I don't have much of car history... don't change cars that much. Also ended up buying back my old car last time. 

Edited August 5, 2020 by Mockngbrd

[Tohto]

20 minutes ago, Mockngbrd said:

I had a 318is coupe. They easy to keep, lower rd tax and modern to live with daily. Not sure what LTA rules you are afraid of.
Old BMW parts are also readily available and easy to order if not. Even my 2002 I can still order parts from Eng Soon. 

Initially....

After many donkey years....

Car is now white. 

The red look better leh..

The car that YS Khong is restoring is manual stick, will not have auto gear box complicated problem.

Edited August 5, 2020 by Tohto

[sake]

E30, E36.E34 or E39

which would be your favoured project?  talking about base model sedans here.

Edited August 5, 2020 by sake

[inlinesix]

16 minutes ago, sake said:

E30, E36.E34 or E39

which would be your favoured project?  we are talking base model here.

E30 is completely pure mechanical. It is good for DIY.

E34/E36 has more electronic.  May need more know how if DIY.

E39 is my fav. It is closer to our modern with less electronic stuff.
If the car comes with cassette player, it is the best for me.

[Mockngbrd]

2 hours ago, Tohto said:

The red look better leh..

The car that YS Khong is restoring is manual stick, will not have auto gear box complicated problem.

318is are mostly manuals. 318is Autos are the rare ones. Auto boxes from this era also not much of an issue to sort out. 

Edited August 5, 2020 by Mockngbrd

[Mockngbrd]

1 hour ago, sake said:

E30, E36.E34 or E39

which would be your favoured project?  talking about base model sedans here.

Whichever is cheapest to buy. E30s are out becos local sellers are asking silly $$$. So from your list either the E34 or E36. E36 have bad Interior plastics, E34 base models are slow and steering box is a pita to sort. 

Edited August 5, 2020 by Mockngbrd

[Josephthm]

1 hour ago, Mockngbrd said:

Whichever is cheapest to buy. E30s are out becos local sellers are asking silly $$$. So from your list either the E34 or E36. E36 have bad Interior plastics, E34 base models are slow and steering box is a pita to sort. 

Hi, I am looking at a E30, selling for $39k. Would you recommend this buy? It's listed at sgcarmart.

Cos it's Manuel and road tax lower due to 1.6cc engine

Edited August 5, 2020 by Josephthm

[Mkl22]

4 hours ago, Mockngbrd said:

First one I bought with my own $$$. Before that there was an E30 I shared with my dad, E30 316i depre 3k+ a year nia, can thrash and go dori dori. 

Actually.... I don't have much of car history... don't change cars that much. Also ended up buying back my old car last time. 

yes, i remember you coming to buy tires or was it rims from me in your red 318is

[Mockngbrd]

27 minutes ago, Mkl22 said:

yes, i remember you coming to buy tires or was it rims from me in your red 318is

Yours was rx8? 

[Mockngbrd]

50 minutes ago, Josephthm said:

Hi, I am looking at a E30, selling for $39k. Would you recommend this buy? It's listed at sgcarmart.

Cos it's Manuel and road tax lower due to 1.6cc engine

I wouldn't. But up to u. First glance already all the bumpers mismatched. 

Edited August 5, 2020 by Mockngbrd

[Mkl22]

3 minutes ago, Mockngbrd said:

Yours was rx8? 

was rx8.

[Mockngbrd]

Just now, Mkl22 said:

was rx8.

Wah donkey years ago liao haha. 

 

Other ppl buy car their cars get newer and newer. Mine get older and older. 

Edited August 5, 2020 by Mockngbrd

[Hamburger]

I give up.

 

Not going to educate people on the correct S.I unit any more. 

1.6cc.....Argh!!!