Category: BMW E36 Videos

Looking for advice on how to diagnose a stuck window on the BMW E36 convertible. If you have any advice, or links to forum posts with a walkthrough, please let me know! I would also be open to converting the window to a manual hand-crank window, if you have any advice on that, too. Thanks!!!

The BMW E36 is the third generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars, and was produced from 1990 to 2000. The initial models were of the four-door sedan body style, followed by the coupe, convertible, wagon and hatchback. The E36 was the first 3-Series to be offered in a hatchback bodystyle. It was also the first 3-Series to be available with a six-speed manual transmission, a five-speed automatic transmission and a four-cylinder diesel engine. The multi-link rear suspension was also a significant upgrade, as compared to the previous generations of the 3-Series. The high performance E36 M3 is powered by the BMW S50 or BMW S52 straight-six engine.
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1996 BMW E36 328i Convertible

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In this video, we install a welded 3.91 differential.

BMW E36 3.91 Open Differential
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-325i-325is-328i-Open-Differential-Unit-Assembly-3-91-Final-Drive-93K/153836715300

The Shop That Welded The Differential (Always Excellent Work!)
https://ecotechimportauto.com/

The BMW E36 is the third generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars, and was produced from 1990 to 2000. The initial models were of the four-door sedan body style, followed by the coupe, convertible, wagon and hatchback. The E36 was the first 3-Series to be offered in a hatchback bodystyle. It was also the first 3-Series to be available with a six-speed manual transmission, a five-speed automatic transmission and a four-cylinder diesel engine. The multi-link rear suspension was also a significant upgrade, as compared to the previous generations of the 3-Series. The high performance E36 M3 is powered by the BMW S50 or BMW S52 straight-six engine.
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1996 BMW E36 328i Convertible

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In this video, we finish installing the harness bar, install the bucket seats, and install the harness belts.

Racequip 855015 FIA Camlock Harness
http://www.racequip.com/seatbeltsharnesses/fiacamlockharnesses.html

Racequip 700010, Racequip 700050, Racequip 700060
http://www.racequip.com/seatbeltsharnesses/beltharnesshardware.html

Braum Universal Harness Bar
https://www.ebay.com/itm/153697272204

OMP First-R Racing Seat
https://www.ompracing.com/en_gb/first-r-44834.html

BMW E36 Seat Mounting Brackets (Automac)
https://www.automac.co.uk/automac-products?category=Seat+Mount

The BMW E36 is the third generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars, and was produced from 1990 to 2000. The initial models were of the four-door sedan body style, followed by the coupe, convertible, wagon and hatchback. The E36 was the first 3-Series to be offered in a hatchback bodystyle. It was also the first 3-Series to be available with a six-speed manual transmission, a five-speed automatic transmission and a four-cylinder diesel engine. The multi-link rear suspension was also a significant upgrade, as compared to the previous generations of the 3-Series. The high performance E36 M3 is powered by the BMW S50 or BMW S52 straight-six engine.
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1996 BMW E36 328i Convertible

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Tonight, we installed a racing seat, and worked on the harness bar and harness belt mounts.

BMW E36 Seat Mounting Brackets (Automac)
https://www.automac.co.uk/automac-products?category=Seat+Mount

OMP First-R Racing Seat
https://www.ompracing.com/en_gb/first-r-44834.html

Braum Universal Harness Bar
https://www.ebay.com/itm/153697272204

Racequip FIA Camlock Harness
http://www.racequip.com/seatbeltsharnesses/fiacamlockharnesses.html

The BMW E36 is the third generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars, and was produced from 1990 to 2000. The initial models were of the four-door sedan body style, followed by the coupe, convertible, wagon and hatchback. The E36 was the first 3-Series to be offered in a hatchback bodystyle. It was also the first 3-Series to be available with a six-speed manual transmission, a five-speed automatic transmission and a four-cylinder diesel engine. The multi-link rear suspension was also a significant upgrade, as compared to the previous generations of the 3-Series. The high performance E36 M3 is powered by the BMW S50 or BMW S52 straight-six engine.
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1996 BMW E36 328i Convertible

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How to upgrade your BMW E36 turn signals and tail lights to LED, on a budget. Long story short, don’t bother, just use normal light bulbs.

LED Light Bulbs (Good Luck!)
https://www.superbrightleds.com/vehicle/1996-bmw-328i?make=11&model=138&year=1996

BMW E36 Turn Signals (Front)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/361433796052

The BMW E36 is the third generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars, and was produced from 1990 to 2000. The initial models were of the four-door sedan body style, followed by the coupe, convertible, wagon and hatchback. The E36 was the first 3-Series to be offered in a hatchback bodystyle. It was also the first 3-Series to be available with a six-speed manual transmission, a five-speed automatic transmission and a four-cylinder diesel engine. The multi-link rear suspension was also a significant upgrade, as compared to the previous generations of the 3-Series. The high performance E36 M3 is powered by the BMW S50 or BMW S52 straight-six engine.
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1996 BMW E36 328i Convertible

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Installing hood pins was way more difficult than I had imagined.

Sparco Hood Pins (Red)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/370982014522

The BMW E36 is the third generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars, and was produced from 1990 to 2000. The initial models were of the four-door sedan body style, followed by the coupe, convertible, wagon and hatchback. The E36 was the first 3-Series to be offered in a hatchback bodystyle. It was also the first 3-Series to be available with a six-speed manual transmission, a five-speed automatic transmission and a four-cylinder diesel engine. The multi-link rear suspension was also a significant upgrade, as compared to the previous generations of the 3-Series. The high performance E36 M3 is powered by the BMW S50 or BMW S52 straight-six engine.
(Description courtesy of Wikipedia)

1996 BMW E36 328i Convertible

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How to upgrade your BMW E36 headlights to LED, on a budget.

9006 LED Headlight (Low Beam)
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/low-beam-headlight-bulb/9006-led-fanless-headlight-conversion-kit-with-internal-drivers-4000-lumensset/5309/11894/

BMW E36 Headlights
https://www.ebay.com/itm/310726516101

The BMW E36 is the third generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars, and was produced from 1990 to 2000. The initial models were of the four-door sedan body style, followed by the coupe, convertible, wagon and hatchback. The E36 was the first 3-Series to be offered in a hatchback bodystyle. It was also the first 3-Series to be available with a six-speed manual transmission, a five-speed automatic transmission and a four-cylinder diesel engine. The multi-link rear suspension was also a significant upgrade, as compared to the previous generations of the 3-Series. The high performance E36 M3 is powered by the BMW S50 or BMW S52 straight-six engine.
(Description courtesy of Wikipedia)

1996 BMW E36 328i Convertible

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The struggle continues. This video covers the installation of a custom short ram air intake.

Spectre 3″ Coupler (SPT 8771)
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/spectre-performance-4977/performance-16477/filters-16562/air-intake-kits-16722/air-intake-kits—replacement-parts-18758/20e95227eedb/spectre-performance-air-cleaner-tube-coupler/8771/4741246

Spectre 3″ (90-deg Elbow) Intake Tube (SPT 86981)
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/spectre-performance-4977/performance-16477/filters-16562/air-intake-kits-16722/air-intake-kits—replacement-parts-18758/20e95227eedb/spectre-performance-air-intake-tube/86981/4741213

Spectre (3″, 3.5″, 4″) Performance Air Filter (SPT 8131)
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/spectre-performance-4977/performance-16477/filters-16562/air-filter–universal–25392/a1b361b73bc7/spectre-performance-air-filter/8131/4741182

The BMW E36 is the third generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars, and was produced from 1990 to 2000. The initial models were of the four-door sedan body style, followed by the coupe, convertible, wagon and hatchback. The E36 was the first 3-Series to be offered in a hatchback bodystyle. It was also the first 3-Series to be available with a six-speed manual transmission, a five-speed automatic transmission and a four-cylinder diesel engine. The multi-link rear suspension was also a significant upgrade, as compared to the previous generations of the 3-Series. The high performance E36 M3 is powered by the BMW S50 or BMW S52 straight-six engine.
(Description courtesy of Wikipedia)

1996 BMW E36 328i Convertible

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The struggle is real. The only thing we accomplished today, was new hood struts, and a new gas pedal. Everything else was a disaster.

BMW E36 Cold Air Intake (Does Not Fit!)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/332269881237

BMW E36 Hood Struts
https://www.ebay.com/itm/283159401029

BMW E36 Gas Pedal
https://www.ebay.com/itm/151862791627

The BMW E36 is the third generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars, and was produced from 1990 to 2000. The initial models were of the four-door sedan body style, followed by the coupe, convertible, wagon and hatchback. The E36 was the first 3-Series to be offered in a hatchback bodystyle. It was also the first 3-Series to be available with a six-speed manual transmission, a five-speed automatic transmission and a four-cylinder diesel engine. The multi-link rear suspension was also a significant upgrade, as compared to the previous generations of the 3-Series. The high performance E36 M3 is powered by the BMW S50 or BMW S52 straight-six engine.
(Description courtesy of Wikipedia)

1996 BMW E36 328i Convertible

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A short video showing the current state of our BMW E36 convertible project car. Drifting is a perfect use for this car!

The BMW E36 is the third generation of the BMW 3 Series range of compact executive cars, and was produced from 1990 to 2000. The initial models were of the four-door sedan body style, followed by the coupe, convertible, wagon and hatchback. The E36 was the first 3-Series to be offered in a hatchback bodystyle. It was also the first 3-Series to be available with a six-speed manual transmission, a five-speed automatic transmission and a four-cylinder diesel engine. The multi-link rear suspension was also a significant upgrade, as compared to the previous generations of the 3-Series. The high performance E36 M3 is powered by the BMW S50 or BMW S52 straight-six engine.
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1996 BMW E36 328i Convertible

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