Red E36 "M3"! =) - Team-BHP

kbk_75 · 29th January 2008, 00:21

Here are some pics of a red E36 Beemer with M3 badges on it. I'm not convinced!

The other day I also came across a silver E36 328i that was all decked-up to look like an E36 M3. In fact I even saw a 730ld that was badged as a 760Li! Wonder what's with these guys!?

P.S. Mods, I had to go through 26 pages of Imports to see if there were any threads on an E36 M3, because the term E36 M3 or BMW M3 is too short to search for on this forum. Isn't there a way to allow a shorter character search?

iraghava · 29th January 2008, 01:01

Incorrect Mirrors, Alloys & Bodykit! Not to mention exhaust too! Don't know why people indulge in such things.

Recent iother spottings of this kind have been a fake RHD E30 M3 in Calcutta & another E36 in Delhi which is a convertible!

Mpower · 29th January 2008, 02:07

This is how an E36 M3 looks. Below is my car.

chetanhanda · 29th January 2008, 02:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbk_75

P.S. Mods, I had to go through 26 pages of Imports to see if there were any threads on an E36 M3, because the term E36 M3 or BMW M3 is too short to search for on this forum. Isn't there a way to allow a shorter character search?

same here ..I was searching for Wd124, w124 and the search doesn't allow shorter characters

iraghava · 29th January 2008, 02:40

IIRC, after the last upgrade the search function supported boolean searches of 3 letters or more, maybe something's changed now. Rehaan/GTO, any news on this??

AMATMO · 29th January 2008, 08:37

there was one red such kitted 3 series in delhi too

but i guess there are too many of these all over the country

kbk_75 · 29th January 2008, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mpower

This is how an E36 M3 looks. Below is my car.

Great shot! What a lovely, clean example that is!

armotosport · 29th January 2008, 18:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbk_75

Here are some pics of a red E36 Beemer with M3 badges on it. I'm not convinced!

The other day I also came across a silver E36 328i that was all decked-up to look like an E36 M3. In fact I even saw a 730ld that was badged as a 760Li! Wonder what's with these guys!?

P.S. Mods, I had to go through 26 pages of Imports to see if there were any threads on an E36 M3, because the term E36 M3 or BMW M3 is too short to search for on this forum. Isn't there a way to allow a shorter character search?

Regarding...the E36 M3..its an M3 evolution 3.2 Ltr. producing 320 BHP... AND MATE ITS A LIMITED EDITION....U SHOULD DO U'R HOME WORK PROPERLY.....

kbk_75 · 29th January 2008, 19:27

Sorry, it's NOT an E36 M3 Evo. It's a poor knock-off.

The mirrors are 318 style. The rear bumper is 318 style. The front bumper is 318 style. The alloys are not original BMW rims. The exhaust is not original. There are some look-alike skirts and some well placed M stickers and that's it.

So, if you're so sure it's an E36 Evo, I'm assuming you know the owner? If that's the case, bring it out onto the roads...with a 320bhp engine it should run my E92 M3 pretty close, but I'm willing to bet it'll run more akin to my 2.0 Mondy! :P

And while we're at it, quit typing in caps, it's rude.

iraghava · 29th January 2008, 20:08

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Originally Posted by armotosport

Regarding...the E36 M3..its an M3 evolution 3.2 Ltr. producing 320 BHP...

ARM - You have some pics of the engine or something else to prove that claim?? Because from the pics, it pretty much looks like a standard 3-series with M-badges plastered on it.

fx45 · 29th January 2008, 21:39

[quote=kbk_75;703741]Here are some pics of a red E36 Beemer with M3 badges on it. I'm not convinced!

The other day I also came across a silver E36 328i that was all decked-up to look like an E36 M3. In fact I even saw a 730ld that was badged as a 760Li! Wonder what's with these guys!?

the 730LD was cream colored rite?

even i mis judged it as a true 760Li..

Mpower · 29th January 2008, 21:52

The only way it can be is if it had an engine transplant. Even then its half baked because the body bits are missing. Only underhood pics will prove it.

kbk_75 · 29th January 2008, 23:39

Hey, even putting an M3 engine into a vanilla 3 series body does not make it an M3! Let's not forget there are extensive chassis stiffening, suspension, steering, braking, transmission, cooling and various other changes that make an M3 what it is.

dipen · 30th January 2008, 00:28

some nice details about E36 M3
BMW M Registry - FAQ E36 M3 3.2

Bimster · 30th January 2008, 05:39

Those tiny airdams are a dead giveaway.No offence if you own this car "amotorsport"-its still a BMW!

29th January 2008, 00:21	#1 (permalink)
kbk_75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 594	Red E36 "M3"! =) Here are some pics of a red E36 Beemer with M3 badges on it. I'm not convinced! The other day I also came across a silver E36 328i that was all decked-up to look like an E36 M3. In fact I even saw a 730ld that was badged as a 760Li! Wonder what's with these guys!? P.S. Mods, I had to go through 26 pages of Imports to see if there were any threads on an E36 M3, because the term E36 M3 or BMW M3 is too short to search for on this forum. Isn't there a way to allow a shorter character search? __________________ Racing...because with cricket, football, hockey, basketball, volleyball and golf you only need one ball! ;o)

29th January 2008, 01:01	#2 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 6,559 View My Garage	Incorrect Mirrors, Alloys & Bodykit! Not to mention exhaust too! Don't know why people indulge in such things. Recent iother spottings of this kind have been a fake RHD E30 M3 in Calcutta & another E36 in Delhi which is a convertible! __________________ I'm killing time while I wait for life to shower me with meaning and happiness.

29th January 2008, 02:07	#3 (permalink)
Mpower Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	This is how an E36 M3 looks. Below is my car. Attached Images __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

29th January 2008, 02:40	#5 (permalink)
iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 6,559 View My Garage	IIRC, after the last upgrade the search function supported boolean searches of 3 letters or more, maybe something's changed now. Rehaan/GTO, any news on this?? __________________ I'm killing time while I wait for life to shower me with meaning and happiness.

29th January 2008, 08:37	#6 (permalink)
AMATMO Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore\GOA Posts: 1,096	there was one red such kitted 3 series in delhi too but i guess there are too many of these all over the country __________________ I am a good bad boy

29th January 2008, 19:27	#9 (permalink)
kbk_75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 594	Sorry, it's NOT an E36 M3 Evo. It's a poor knock-off. The mirrors are 318 style. The rear bumper is 318 style. The front bumper is 318 style. The alloys are not original BMW rims. The exhaust is not original. There are some look-alike skirts and some well placed M stickers and that's it. So, if you're so sure it's an E36 Evo, I'm assuming you know the owner? If that's the case, bring it out onto the roads...with a 320bhp engine it should run my E92 M3 pretty close, but I'm willing to bet it'll run more akin to my 2.0 Mondy! :P And while we're at it, quit typing in caps, it's rude. __________________ Racing...because with cricket, football, hockey, basketball, volleyball and golf you only need one ball! ;o) Last edited by kbk_75 : 29th January 2008 at 19:29.

29th January 2008, 21:39	#11 (permalink)
fx45 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 246 Infractions: 0/2 (13)	[quote=kbk_75;703741]Here are some pics of a red E36 Beemer with M3 badges on it. I'm not convinced! The other day I also came across a silver E36 328i that was all decked-up to look like an E36 M3. In fact I even saw a 730ld that was badged as a 760Li! Wonder what's with these guys!? the 730LD was cream colored rite? even i mis judged it as a true 760Li..

29th January 2008, 21:52	#12 (permalink)
Mpower Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	The only way it can be is if it had an engine transplant. Even then its half baked because the body bits are missing. Only underhood pics will prove it. __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

29th January 2008, 23:39	#13 (permalink)
kbk_75 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 594	Hey, even putting an M3 engine into a vanilla 3 series body does not make it an M3! Let's not forget there are extensive chassis stiffening, suspension, steering, braking, transmission, cooling and various other changes that make an M3 what it is. __________________ Racing...because with cricket, football, hockey, basketball, volleyball and golf you only need one ball! ;o)

30th January 2008, 00:28	#14 (permalink)
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,030	some nice details about E36 M3 BMW M Registry - FAQ E36 M3 3.2

30th January 2008, 05:39	#15 (permalink)
Bimster BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 75	Those tiny airdams are a dead giveaway.No offence if you own this car "amotorsport"-its still a BMW!

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