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I'd pick a shop and check to see if that actually saves you money.  Some shops don't care that you prepped it and will want to do it themselves to guarantee it's done right.  I'd hate to see a lazy guy exert energy he didn't need to.

I was gonna say....you drove how far to get the bumper.

Then I realized you made someone else do it for you

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/BM1240108-Front-Left-Driver-Side-FENDER-For-BMW-318i-328i-320i-325i-41351977873/131811479211?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

I like the first gen 4.8is in imola but im sure i wouldnt complain about owning that one.

Forget about painting the fender, get some more SLAPS

Hey all! Got the fender on. I'd say having the black fender looks better than having a fucked up green fender. A nice green fender would look the best, though. I'll be painting it once it gets warmer out.

 
Also, I was cruising around with the car and saw this. Not sure if it is rare or anything, but still thought it was cool.
 

That’s not very far at all

Did some more stuff!
Got my mishimoto radiator and mishimoto silicone radiator hoses on. I actually did it at school during my car care class, I bet the teacher a 12pk of mountain dew I could have it done by the end of the hour. I now owe him a 12pk of mountain dew. You can see the new radiator stuff in this video and there is an exhaust demo of what the car sounds like without cats.

ALSO:
1. The car is warmed up already
2. I know the right top radiator mount is broken. Have 2 new ones already on the way.
 
Also, my new fender came in the mail today! Getting that on tomorrow. I'm gonna paint it once it gets warmer outside.

Hahaha yeah, my dad has always been supportive of me working on my cars in his garage as long as I clean up after I'm done (which I do). He is always willing to help, and I remember he was very skeptical of me turboing my civic and told me it really would really make a difference. When I finished the car and took him up to about 120 he thought it was the coolest thing and made me give (what seemed like) almost everyone in my family a ride when they came over LOL. Hasn't doubted me since

You know shit is serious when it's in the shower. Had to clean it off after wetsanding. Hopefully laying some primer down tomorrow.

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Im pretty sure my dad thought i was an idiot for the things i did to cars when I was 16.
Im pretty sure my dad thinks im an idiot for the things i do to cars 16 years later.

+1 point for that video lol.

Did some stuff today! A buddy of mine and I got rid of the cats. Sounds pretty good, but nowhere near as loud as expected. Definitely interesting.
(Before you ask, yes after the new pipes it is backwards. We figured this out when we went to put it on the car and I noticed the hangers were the wrong way.)
 
I discovered my radiator is cracked, it is leaking after the top radiator hose ends and the hose clamp is definitely tight. I have a new mishimoto racing radiator, mishimoto silicone radiator hoses, and a new fender on the way. 

Also a few days back I put a cone filter and some better brights in. My buddy had them in his garage and the cone filter fit like a glove. I have a plan in the works to get a heat shield and make my own afe style intake. But for now, it should be okay.
 
Also, enjoy this video of the car running straight off the headers. My dad wasn't too thrilled.
 

Did some stuff today! A buddy of mine and I got rid of the cats. Sounds pretty good, but nowhere near as loud as expected. Definitely interesting.
(Before you ask, yes after the new pipes it is backwards. We figured this out when we went to put it on the car and I noticed the hangers were the wrong way.)
 
I discovered my radiator is cracked, it is leaking after the top radiator hose ends and the hose clamp is definitely tight. I have a new mishimoto racing radiator, mishimoto silicone radiator hoses, and a new fender on the way. 

Also a few days back I put a cone filter and some better brights in. My buddy had them in his garage and the cone filter fit like a glove. I have a plan in the works to get a heat shield and make my own afe style intake. But for now, it should be okay.
 
Also, enjoy this video of the car running straight off the headers. My dad wasn't too thrilled.
 

To each their own. I will admit in high school I thought it would be a good idea to paint my interior red. (it was the cool thing at the time) 
I, to this day, regret it. Just as I regret the headliner in my daily now. 
One day you will look back at the "slap stickers" and wonder what you were thinking. For now, do as you please, its your car!

It’s all about that horse power, bra

ReSPEk aLl bUilDS

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Hadn't read/seen the ad. Do you have it posted on craigslist? I don't see it in any of my searches. Sounds like the 325 would work better for you in the meantime as far as practicality goes
 
Edit: found your ad. The car looks really clean, and if you made a few changes I would think you shouldn't have any trouble getting your asking price. Like @Boris3 said, I'd recommend taking out the sub/amp and sell separately. Either put back the stock grilles or remove the m-colors from the black grilles (if they're painted on you could just paint them black). Post your ad to the Milwaukee/Chicago/Madison/Minneapolis/etc craigslists, a lot of people would be willing to drive for the right car. Post more pictures and have all of them taken at the same time with good light, craigslist will let you post 24, so get all angles of the car, front and back seats, trunk, dash, engine, underside, etc. 

This will make a HUGE difference in interest. Also be sure to list any/all maintenance as most buyers are more interested in that compared to mods
 
If it were me and this car's purpose was purely for fun, I'd keep the 318ti and if you really want more power, either boost or swap it down the road. If this car is your daily and you need the added practicality, the sedan would be the better choice while still being loads of fun. 

The raised rev limiter really sold me on the 325i

I would guess the whole "rust free calitop" thing is definitely hurting its sale at this point in time. Also the miles doesnt help. I have no clue, im starting to have conflicting thoughts. But i also dont have the knowhow, time, or money to do a swap in the ti. Once it gets nicer out and the salt is gone, if it hasn't sold I am gonna drive both around for a week and see which I like more. My biggest complaint with my Ti is that there was little mod support engine wise for the M44 to go faster, and that is why I picked up my 325. And that the 325 was an insane deal. I owe my mother quite a chunk of change because of the 325. Maybe I just have to get some new wheels, seats, fender, and gut my cats and I will feel better. But who knows, only time will tell.

Compact over any other e36 chassis hands down 
 
P.S.- I may be biased

More like a NSD

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Was that car optioned with an LSD?

Thanks! And they still ride kinda like ass lol. Not a big deal to me though, the rear raceland struts were pretty garbage and I am trying to ignore the fact that the fronts are probably the same way. I am planning on attending a few drift events this summer, so around that time I will see whether or not I'll need new coils.