Reviving a Half-Finished BMW E36: Edwin's Drift Car Transformation Journey
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- By Dushyant
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Edwin, the brave soul, has gone against all logic and purchased a half-finished project car. And what car did he choose? None other than a battered BMW E36. The poor thing looks like it's been through a war, with missing parts, broken studs, and a chassis that's seen better days. But Edwin sees potential in this sorry state of affairs, as he plans to transform it into a drift car.
The team gathers around the car, inspecting its sorry condition. They find more issues than they can count - rusty chassis, missing brake lights, and a stripped interior. It's a car that has clearly been through a lot, and not in a good way. But Edwin remains undeterred, determined to bring this E36 back to life.
To salvage the situation, the team decides to cannibalize another E36 for spare parts. They strip the donor car, collecting everything from the face to the indicators, lights, and front grill. It's a vulture-like operation, picking at the carcass of a once proud vehicle. But it's all in the name of breathing new life into Edwin's E36.
With the parts collected, the team prepares to embark on the arduous journey of restoring this dilapidated BMW. It's a challenge that will test their skills and patience, but they're up for it. Will Edwin's E36 rise from the ashes and become a drift car worth its weight in gold? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - this is going to be one hell of a ride.
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Comment about the desire for a triple white E36 saloon
Comment about the car coming with its own tools
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Comment about the buyer restoring the car without losing his mind
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Comment about the value of rust-free E36s
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Personal story about owning an E36 328i touring
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Joke about the car's price and its condition
Comment about Edwin potentially doing reverse entries
Suggestion to put wind deflectors on the car
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Plea to not scrap the car
Request for ideas for a reliable daily car for £2000
Comment about wanting the wheels for a 330i Touring
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Positive comment about the video series
Joke about the car having had many owners
Comment about loving E36 content and owning four of them
Opinion on starting with an empty canvas for a project car
Criticism of the car's value and suggestion it's only worth $500 in parts
Comment about the commenter's E30 being from 1991
Question about whether the number plate is private or just a J
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