// BUILD JOURNAL

Eleven Chapters.
One Transformation.

Every system on this car addressed and documented — from the first fault code pulled in the driveway to the final geometry setup on a four-post lift. Chapters publish as work completes.

// THE CAR
Meet the Bimmer

1994 BMW E36 316i Sedan. Alpine Blue. 230,000+ km at acquisition. The bones are right — everything else is the project.

Full story & specs →
01 In progress

Teardown & Diagnosis

Before anything can be fixed, everything needs to be understood. Full teardown of the engine bay, suspension, interior, and electrics. Fault codes pulled, rust assessed, hidden damage catalogued. This chapter establishes the baseline — what's actually wrong versus what was assumed wrong, and what that means for the build order.

Fault code scan Cooling system condition Rust assessment Electrical faults Suspension teardown Engine compression test
02 Upcoming

Rust Repair & Shell Prep

03 Upcoming

M50 Engine Swap

04 Upcoming

Wiring & Loom

05 Upcoming

Suspension & Geometry

06 Upcoming

Brakes & Cooling

07 Upcoming

Interior Strip & Sound Deadening

08 Upcoming

Interior Build

09 Upcoming

Paint & PPF

10 Upcoming

Wheels & Fitment

11 Upcoming

Final Setup & First Drive