My project E36!

Parm · 3rd April 2009, 12:40

nothing comes close to the classic E36 shape of the car and the stance of the car is amazing.

the grey colour suits the as the black wheels and smoked tailights bring out the contrast with the grey colour.

any shot of the engine bay?

manu7781 · 3rd April 2009, 14:15

Hi Abix,
Saw your car yesterday at Dhuala kuan crossing. I must say the car looks fabulous in person. great ride..
In the last pic (interior shot) what is the round knob thing in front of hand break. IIAC it should be ipod controller attached with HU.

take care,
Manu Chawla

IronWolf · 3rd April 2009, 16:08

Hi Abix - Finished product finally out and looking good. Looks like you stuck you your Gray guns.

Time to add the car to your T-bhp Garage.

Abix · 4th April 2009, 00:01

Hey guys thanks a lot for the comments.

Parm: will post engine way shots soon, although its quite stock looking.

Manu: The round knob is actually the controller to the cars bluetooth kit.

Iron Wolf: Thank you, and my persistence paid off.

manu7781 · 4th April 2009, 11:42

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Originally Posted by Abix

Manu: The round knob is actually the controller to the cars bluetooth kit.

OT- Is it the harman kardon kit with phone/gps functions. I am also looking for one can you please PM me the details (model,price etc.) Thanks man..

Abix · 4th April 2009, 18:55

actually its the sony ericsson one. Got it from Gaffar for 4 grand.

live2drive · 4th April 2009, 19:07

Hey Abix, spotted your car today @ Khan Market.
Must say the car looks great in person.
Cheers!

Ricky_63 · 15th April 2009, 09:45

So how is the car running Abix ?? It looks like a million bucks, does the performance match the looks ??

Hope the fuel octane issue got resolved ?

Keep us posted !!

Cheers

speedsport · 17th April 2009, 14:54

hey abhinav,

was over at one friendly neighbourhood workshop, saw your car being worked on there ! evrything under control ? or your stepping up the state of tune ?

Ricky_63 · 17th April 2009, 15:35

MORE work on the car ?? That too at another workshop ? ABIX - what art thou upto ?? Seems like you are going to spring a surprise on us shortly !!!

Hope the car is running OK though.

Cheers

accord masters · 17th April 2009, 20:14

ouch , abix not going to like this because last time i checked with him he had some probs with the car .

Ricky_63 · 17th April 2009, 20:31

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Originally Posted by accord masters

ouch , abix not going to like this because last time i checked with him he had some probs with the car .

Problems with his car ????? I thought Autopsyche had "rebuilt" the engine, or atleast that is what was posted on the thread

I thought that car was re-done bumper to bumper & Abix was totally happy for the way it looked (agreed) & the way it drove.. now what

Oh My God !! Another one

?????

nitrous · 17th April 2009, 21:10

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Ive already ordered my remapped ECU.

You HAVE to use Speed 97 since the stock ECU itself demands 95 octane. Must be a High CR engine.

Harrie · 17th April 2009, 21:58

He can to a certain extent get away with using low octane fuel with a conservative fuel and ignition map. Ignition retard and fuel enrichment can to a certain extent take care of knock. But then he would lose out on power too.

Edit - Just remembered that an easier way of handling this ( in a semi permanent way ) would be to go in for a decompression head gasket.

Ricky_63 · 18th April 2009, 19:10

It may be a good idea IMHO, to try running the car in the original state of tune for some time & see that there are no glitches.

The upgraded ECU can always be put in later, else the misbehaviour of the car may be attributed to the "new ECU"

Cheers

3rd April 2009, 12:40	#361
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 899 Times	nothing comes close to the classic E36 shape of the car and the stance of the car is amazing. the grey colour suits the as the black wheels and smoked tailights bring out the contrast with the grey colour. any shot of the engine bay?
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3rd April 2009, 14:15	#362
manu7781 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 117 Thanked: 7 Times	Hi Abix, Saw your car yesterday at Dhuala kuan crossing. I must say the car looks fabulous in person. great ride.. In the last pic (interior shot) what is the round knob thing in front of hand break. IIAC it should be ipod controller attached with HU. take care, Manu Chawla
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3rd April 2009, 16:08	#363
IronWolf Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Benga-loo-ru Posts: 1,569 Thanked: 45 Times View My Garage	Hi Abix - Finished product finally out and looking good. Looks like you stuck you your Gray guns. Time to add the car to your T-bhp Garage.
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4th April 2009, 00:01	#364
Abix BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 315 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Hey guys thanks a lot for the comments. Parm: will post engine way shots soon, although its quite stock looking. Manu: The round knob is actually the controller to the cars bluetooth kit. Iron Wolf: Thank you, and my persistence paid off.
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4th April 2009, 18:55	#366
Abix BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 315 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	actually its the sony ericsson one. Got it from Gaffar for 4 grand.
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4th April 2009, 19:07	#367
live2drive BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 525 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Hey Abix, spotted your car today @ Khan Market. Must say the car looks great in person. Cheers!
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15th April 2009, 09:45	#368
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,880 Thanked: 520 Times View My Garage	So how is the car running Abix ?? It looks like a million bucks, does the performance match the looks ?? Hope the fuel octane issue got resolved ? Keep us posted !! Cheers
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17th April 2009, 14:54	#369
speedsport BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 125 Thanked: 50 Times	hey abhinav, was over at one friendly neighbourhood workshop, saw your car being worked on there ! evrything under control ? or your stepping up the state of tune ?
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17th April 2009, 15:35	#370
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,880 Thanked: 520 Times View My Garage	MORE work on the car ?? That too at another workshop ? ABIX - what art thou upto ?? Seems like you are going to spring a surprise on us shortly !!! Hope the car is running OK though. Cheers
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17th April 2009, 20:14	#371
accord masters BANNED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 456 Thanked: 44 Times	ouch , abix not going to like this because last time i checked with him he had some probs with the car .
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17th April 2009, 21:58	#374
Harrie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KA 03, KL 12, TN 38 Posts: 701 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	He can to a certain extent get away with using low octane fuel with a conservative fuel and ignition map. Ignition retard and fuel enrichment can to a certain extent take care of knock. But then he would lose out on power too. Edit - Just remembered that an easier way of handling this ( in a semi permanent way ) would be to go in for a decompression head gasket. Last edited by Harrie : 17th April 2009 at 22:04.
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18th April 2009, 19:10	#375
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,880 Thanked: 520 Times View My Garage	It may be a good idea IMHO, to try running the car in the original state of tune for some time & see that there are no glitches. The upgraded ECU can always be put in later, else the misbehaviour of the car may be attributed to the "new ECU" Cheers
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