Not mine, but it appears to be a relatively clean 1996 318 Ti with a 325is Motor swapped in, and is in need of a clutch... $2000
I am seriously considering offering him $1000-$1250 and seeing if he takes it, what does everyone think?
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Aug. 7, 2009 1:03 p.m. Autolex Reader
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Aug. 7, 2009 1:34 p.m. splitime Reader
That could be fun!
Lowball him/her... fix/rig stuff and then do the cheapest turbo kit and bring a fun car to the Challenge.
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Aug. 7, 2009 1:45 p.m. Autolex Reader
this is exactly what I was thinking!
I already emailed the owner, waiting on a response... If the clutch is completely gone, I will have to rent something to get it back to me though (about 5 hours away)
Keep in mind that upgrading your raccoon to an FM Super Raccoon is only effective if you have the factory raccoon option. Retrofitting one to a raccoonless model is typically disappointing.
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Aug. 10, 2009 12:28 p.m. Autolex Reader
okay, I got a confirmation that the clutch works and grips just fine but to quote the seller "makes a squeeking and clicking noise"....
sounds like a pilot/throwout/master/slave cylinder problem to me... :)
I have a buddy that can drive it to me when he comes down in a few weeks...
now to negotiate a price... :)
Keep in mind that upgrading your raccoon to an FM Super Raccoon is only effective if you have the factory raccoon option. Retrofitting one to a raccoonless model is typically disappointing.
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Aug. 11, 2009 8:04 a.m. Autolex Reader
okay, I got this from the seller today...
"It is (the clutch? the tranny?) a grinding noise. About the swap i do not have much information on it because i bought the car that way with the engine already installed the engine now has 103600 miles. The price is negotiable."
hmmm, offer him $1000 and see if he bites? how hard is it to swap a tranny in an e36? anyone have a source for cheap ones?
Keep in mind that upgrading your raccoon to an FM Super Raccoon is only effective if you have the factory raccoon option. Retrofitting one to a raccoonless model is typically disappointing.
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Aug. 11, 2009 8:27 a.m. walterj Dork
Autolex wrote: how hard is it to swap a tranny in an e36? anyone have a source for cheap ones?
You need a bunch of long 3/8" extensions, some six point sockets and a little ingenuity jacking the motor to reach the top but its relatively easy once you get the gist.
If its clicking and grinding on shifts - it could just be a bad clutch slave or clutch. Assume the worst, hope for the best... either way, if you can get it for $1000 snag it.
Bawitdaba-da bang-da bang-diggy-diggy-diggy Said the boogie-said up jump the boogie --Kidd Rock
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Aug. 11, 2009 8:37 a.m. Autolex Reader
ahh, this sounds almost exactly like a miata clutch job then! :)
I am having a buddy in the jacksonville area test drive it tomorrow and tell me how bad the tranny is, then I will make an offer, and have my buddy drive it to me (Crestview, FL)
Keep in mind that upgrading your raccoon to an FM Super Raccoon is only effective if you have the factory raccoon option. Retrofitting one to a raccoonless model is typically disappointing.
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Aug. 11, 2009 8:55 a.m. walterj Dork
walterj wrote: ...some six point sockets...
oops... I meant 12pt and female torx. The coffee just kicked in ;)
Bawitdaba-da bang-da bang-diggy-diggy-diggy Said the boogie-said up jump the boogie --Kidd Rock
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Aug. 11, 2009 9:14 a.m. Autolex Reader
yeah, I am hoping to get it for $1000, then have basically a year to build it for the $2010 challenge.. :)
Keep in mind that upgrading your raccoon to an FM Super Raccoon is only effective if you have the factory raccoon option. Retrofitting one to a raccoonless model is typically disappointing.
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Aug. 13, 2009 12:07 a.m. 1slowcrx Reader
I did this swap in a buddy's Ti and that is soooooo worth it!
I wish I was closer to FL. I'd buy it!
You can sale that as a swap kit for $1000+ with in the 318Ti.org community. If you parted the car out you could easily make the money back out of it.
My buddy's is fast a crap and a hoot to race mustangs with being that is has the 318 badge still on it!
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Aug. 13, 2009 8:35 a.m. Autolex Reader
I am thinking DD duties for a little while (it has A/C, my miata doesn't)... at least until christmas time, then when I get my new truck, sell the miata, turbo the bimma ($500+/- on ebay) and megasquirt it after replacing the clutch/tranny... :)
is your buddies also a 325is motor?
how fast is it?
what all is done to it?
Keep in mind that upgrading your raccoon to an FM Super Raccoon is only effective if you have the factory raccoon option. Retrofitting one to a raccoonless model is typically disappointing.
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Aug. 13, 2009 6:12 p.m. Autolex Reader
Is it bad that I am already picking out a wheel/tire combo for this thing?
(TRMotorsport C2's in 17" x 8.5" and Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star specs in 245/40/17) :)
Keep in mind that upgrading your raccoon to an FM Super Raccoon is only effective if you have the factory raccoon option. Retrofitting one to a raccoonless model is typically disappointing.
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Aug. 18, 2009 7:22 a.m. Autolex Reader
sounds like the deal is a go!
$1100 - EDIT: We spoke about $1300, and my buddy ended up talking him down another $200!
Keep in mind that upgrading your raccoon to an FM Super Raccoon is only effective if you have the factory raccoon option. Retrofitting one to a raccoonless model is typically disappointing.
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Aug. 18, 2009 8:06 a.m. 914Driver SuperDork
Locost DONOR !!!!
BMW -- You don't need a hibachi to cook rice.
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Aug. 18, 2009 8:43 a.m. Autolex Reader
maybe in the future? I am thinking $2010 challenge initially!
I now have a miata for a donor...
Keep in mind that upgrading your raccoon to an FM Super Raccoon is only effective if you have the factory raccoon option. Retrofitting one to a raccoonless model is typically disappointing.
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Aug. 18, 2009 9:15 a.m. John Brown SuperDork
All right LEX!
Internationally known as The Brown Stig
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Aug. 18, 2009 9:24 a.m. Autolex Reader
Thanks guys!
Keep in mind that upgrading your raccoon to an FM Super Raccoon is only effective if you have the factory raccoon option. Retrofitting one to a raccoonless model is typically disappointing.
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Aug. 18, 2009 2:04 p.m. 16vCorey SuperDork
Nice score! I'm a bit jealous.
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Aug. 18, 2009 2:11 p.m. Autolex Reader
I am anxious to get it here and start tearing into it! (my buddy is driving it to me friday from Jax!)
I will post lots of pics!
(and now that I have a second car to drive, the miata will be getting some lovins soon too!)
Keep in mind that upgrading your raccoon to an FM Super Raccoon is only effective if you have the factory raccoon option. Retrofitting one to a raccoonless model is typically disappointing.
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Aug. 18, 2009 2:16 p.m. splitime Reader
Congrats!
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Aug. 18, 2009 2:27 p.m. AngryCorvair SuperDork
nice!
if you're gonna be a bear.... be a grizzly bear!
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Aug. 18, 2009 4:46 p.m. SupraWes Dork
Curious what you ended up paying for it? I'm shopping E36's right now to replace my DD Cressida that was recently totaled.
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Aug. 18, 2009 4:57 p.m. dyintorace Dork
Wow. That is a stunning deal. Congrats!
Gainesville, FL
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Aug. 18, 2009 7:21 p.m. Autolex Reader
Autolex wrote: sounds like the deal is a go!
$1100 - EDIT: We spoke about $1300, and my buddy ended up talking him down another $200!
"Black bear poop is smaller and contains lots of berries and small animal fur. Grizzly Bear poop has bells in it and smells like pepper spray."
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Aug. 19, 2009 4:12 p.m. SupraWes Dork
Wow! I hope I can be even remotely as lucky in my search. I need to find some retail patience, which I have zero usually. I'm so giddy, the aftermarket for E36's is better than sex at Disney with your ultimate fantasy!
Looking for a low budget 325i or 325is in a running driving state. 4 door 5 speed Sunroof preferably working A/C
Anyone know of anything :-)
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