Another new car... And a 1991 Mk2 Golf Ryder 1.8 20vt

Been trying to pick some arches to cover the poke when the wheels go on.
The main problem I have is the rear doesnt need much arch as it's only a couple mil of poke.

Want this look, but don't have £200 to spend on bits of fibregalss, been there done that (£340 on ecosse arches!)


These are only £8 a pair deliverd, but that probably says alot about them:

cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Silver-Tone-Car-Wheel-Arch-Decorative-Strip-Sticker-/310264447770?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item483d33c31a

Then there are these from off of here for £71 deliverd, but I think the rears would look a bit to big.


Wondering if I could mix and match the JDM ones on the front with the £8 jobbies on the rear?
hmmmm

Need to get on with getting the wheels and suspension sorted first lol.

Space the rears to make up for the narrower track, or get wider rear wheels. When you drop the rear the axle will move sideways as the panhard rod levels out, so you might find you only want to space one side. I've only spaced one of mine.

A shortened or adjustable panhard rod can be used, I've also seen nylon bushes with an eccentric mounting hole used with the original rod, its about a 10-15mm difference at about 60-80mm drop.

Picked up a pair of 15" BBS RA's today for the tyres, so it would have been rude not to try them on, thought id try mu 16" Seat rims to

really is gonna look the business this

them bbs look cool too

Hmm been offerd this for a very good mates rate price:

Ended up with about 3 times this much oil by the time it was recoverd.

Anyone know how hard gearboxes are to do on these? Havent done one before, but have the tools and probably have the skill to.

With a bit of luck, going to get the box done in the next couple of weeks, whack a fresh MOT on it and shift it on. Someone on the micra forum very kindly gave me a to do list step by step to get it done, at the same time a mate phoned up to ask me a favour so I didnt feel as bad asking him to help me lol.

The BMW is now in daily service, already put about 800 miles on it

These are my new rims:


Going to give it a good clean this weekend if I get the chance and get some more pics.
Needs a few little niggles sorting but should make a very nice car when they are done.

Here's the spec list to, it appears to have several BMW Individual options, main one being the paint - someone spent alot of money on getting this colour!:
VIN long X
Type code CG72
Type 318TI (EUR)
Dev series E36 (5)
Line 3
Body type COMP
Steering RL
Door count 3
M44 Engine
Cubical capacity 1.90
Power 103
Transmision HECK
Gearbox MECH
Colour SPECIAL PAINT (490)
Upholstery UPHOLSTERY SPECIAL (Z1XX)
Prod date 1998-10-02

Order options
No. Description
288 LT / ALY WHEELS
315 REAR WINDSCREEN WIPER
410 WINDOW LIFTS, ELECTRIC AT FRONT
423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
428 WARNING TRIANGLE
SMOKERS PACKAGE 441
481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER / FRONT PASSENGER
520 Foglights
530 AIR CONDITIONING
669 RADIO BMW BUSINESS RDS
694 PREPARATIO N FOR CD CHANGER
704 M SPORT SUSPENSION
710 M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
715 M AERO DYNAMICS PACKAGE
719 SPORTS EDITION
775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE
785 WHITE DIRECTION INDICATOR LIGHTS
812 ENGLAND VERSION
863 EUROPE / DEALER DIRECTORY
880 ENGLISH / OWNERS HANDBOOK / SERVICE BOOKLET

Series options
No. Description
214 AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL + TRACTION
510 HEADLIGHT BEAM-THROW CONTR. F LOW BEAM
853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

Information
No. Description
686 DIVERSITY- FUNCTION AERIAL

Individual data
Individual Processing
Sign "BMW Individual"

Special Series
E36 England, Compact variant I_____Produktantrag 292/98

0490 Color
Special Edition "aegaeischblau met." As Schl.Nr. 336
related to aerodynamics package as key. No 715th

Z1XX Upholstery
Anthracite seats front and rear of Amaretta (EUR 2 251 995), but
Seat panels in fabric Boa Boa oelblau (No. 2492943)
Quilting thread for Boa Boa oelblau: navy blue (No. 8174136)
Sewing thread for Boa Boa oelblau: navy blue (No. 8174130)

Headrests in Amaretta anthracite

Seat cover rear black back wall with terminal strip and Back

Miscellaneous interior to leather, Montana Black,
Schl.Nr. P9SW

If you happen to get another compact and it has a nice exhaust, let me know as mines about ready to fall to bits