e36 328 ownership experience

[digilife]

The vacuum valve is located at the exhaust tip, the right outlet to be exact assuming you're facing the exhaust. This is only applicable if you are still running the standard / factory 328i exhaust.

Google for 'E36 328i exhaust valve'

Noted with thanks




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[Lee36328]

http://www.bimmerwerkz.com/forum/attachments/3-series-e36/16008d1104623421-exhaust-valve-img_3898a.jpg

 

[Lee36328]

It is mistakenly called a 'silencer flap' in the American forums. Should be called 'make your car run like a dream flap'.

I am glad I did not opt to replace the exhaust for after market parts for this reason. I would hate to lose this function.

 

[moots]

I have this exhaust setup currently on my m50b25 but it does not function as it is not connected to anyhting.and the exhaust note does sound rather loud,which is effectively quietened when i stuff one side of the pipe with a rag.so perhaps it really is a silencer flap?

and no i don't intend to activate this setup coz i may have had a 328i exhaust system retrofitted on my 325i

 

[anxious]

Hi Lee. Glad to know you are still enjoying your E36 328i.

I sold my E36 525i to a friend 4 years ago and got myself a E90 325i.

Was considering a F10 528i.

I'm now considering the G30, still miss my E36 though.

Nothing beats the straight 6!

 

[anakin]

I have this exhaust setup currently on my m50b25 but it does not function as it is not connected to anyhting.and the exhaust note does sound rather loud,which is effectively quietened when i stuff one side of the pipe with a rag.so perhaps it really is a silencer flap?

and no i don't intend to activate this setup coz i may have had a 328i exhaust system retrofitted on my 325i

Waa...abg moots pun ada e36 ka?

 

[Sach3000]

hi all, i've just bought a manual e36 325i earlier this year directly from an loving owner after years of searching for one in great shape.

I didn't expect to come across so much good information in this thread, and now I have more stuff to add to my list of to do.
Much wisdom to be found here and more for me to learn from the sifus here.

Stuff done by the previous owner:
1. Replaced the coolant pump (swapped out the original for a metal one)
2. Replaced the thermostat
3. Fitted with E46 330i front brakes & lines upgraded to steel braided
4. Fitted with Bilstein B4 suspensions with H&R lowered springs
5. Rebuilt VANOS
6. Replaced Ignition coil & spark plugs

Stuff done so far aside from the regular service (since purchase):
1. Replaced the engine & transmission mounts
2. Replaced the steering rack with a recond one
3. Replaced the tie rods on both sides
4. Replaced the rubber hose/parts for the cooling system
5. Bleed out and replaced the brake fluid

Stuff planned to be done in the near future (+ stuff from reading the whole thread):
1. Instrument cluster (current LCD is peeling off, cant get past my OCD)
2. Camber kit installation
3. Front & Rear strut tower reinforcements
4. Front strut bar
5. Front & Rear Sway bar & links
5. X-brace
6. Sunroof rubber seals
7. Paint fix to rid of imperfections (chips and minor scratches here & there)
8. Voltage regulator

Feel free to suggest and recommend mods to add on to my list - just noticed the last post was 8 years ago, I hope some of you guys are still around and kept your e36, would love to hear from you guys.

@Lee - seems like you frequent subang area quite a bit, are you still in the area ?
Would like to learn from you guys if possible, are there any more TT sessions ?

 

[firdaus325]

Wow.. this forum still active. and im still with e36 after 20+ years.