← All projects

Personal

E36 Restoration

Building a 1996 328i convertible

This is a personal restoration project on my 1996 BMW 328i convertible, aiming for OEM+ style.

The E36 328i driving on the highway during the Canyon Run rally
Rolling shot on the ALS Rally Canyon Run
Bilstein coilover kit unboxed and laid out in the garage
Bilstein coilover kit unboxed
Front hub, brake caliper, and new Bilstein spring during suspension install
Front coilover installed
Rear suspension with new Bilstein spring installed
Rear coilover installed
Accessory belt, pulleys, alternator, and coolant hoses in the engine bay
Cooling system overhaul; replaced thermostat, waterpump, fan clutch, hoses, belts, radiator, and much more
Aftermarket head unit wiring harness spliced into the factory BMW dash wiring
Splicing factory radio harness
CarPlay screen installed in the dash, integrated with the factory climate controls
Power Acoustik CP-71W (CarPlay) installed
The finished E36 328i parked beside a mountain lake during the Canyon Run rally
On the ALS Rally Canyon Run route