Okin's 96 BD GT: 2/19 Badge of Ownership

[Okin DaVanh]

96 BD GT
Deep Sapphire Pearl/ Charcoal
Automatic :neutral:
125k Low Miles, recent headgaskets and nearly rust free.
Mods/Upgrades and Updates
Engine:
-Factory
Updated OEM Metal Pitch Stop
Synthetic Motor Oil
SeFoam'd
Drivetrain:
-Factory
-Synthetic Fluids
SeaFoam additive
Suspension:
Factory (for now)
Exhaust
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/10/DSCN2399-2.jpg
Body:

-1/4 panel inner lip rubber strip delete :lol:
-blacked out grill
-OB/GT scooped hood
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/10/DSCN2427-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/10/DSCN2521-1.jpg
Interior & Mobile Entertainment
-Factory tweeters
-Double Din CD/DVD/NAV/BT/Tuner
-Upgraded Cabin speakers (by PO)
-BrookStone Panoramic Mirror
-02-03 Bugeye MOMO
-Leather Shift Gaiter over autoshifter (not in pic)
-E36 Door Pocket Coin Holder (--- P/N 51418132913)
-OEM Over-Spare Utility Tray
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/10/DSCN2446-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/10/DSCN2403-2.jpg
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Wheels/Tires
Factory
5 spoke 15"
(4) 195/60 Bridgestone HP550's
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/10/DSCN2430-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/10/DSCN2602-1.jpg
Some more pics......
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/10/DSCN2437-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/10/DSCN2429-2.jpg
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[98legwag]

Our cars are the same color. Paint on yours looks MUCH better than mine...

[Reason]

Not bad, let the fun begin...

[peugoby]

Sweet!

[Okin DaVanh]

:grin:

[anothernord]

Here we go!

[Okin DaVanh]

Our cars are the same color. Paint on yours looks MUCH better than mine...

I had to clean it up a bit, as it's old home was out in rural country. It has a dent under the passenger rear taillight, and about 2 dings and a gazzillion light scratches from bushes. Nothing too major. It really is in great condition. Just a maintenance update for now, and some minor odds and ends.





Not bad, let the fun begin...


Thanks, and................ It has begun!


viewtopic.php?f=21&t=22930 (https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=22930)


^--- That's the WTB for the USDM passenger taillight I need at the moment. You know me... the fun began when I first got home. Took it to the car wash! :smt023 Thats how we roll!





Sweet!




Thanks!






anothernord


Here we go!




Yesssssssiirrrrrrrrr!!!!! :smt023











I'll try to keep updating this thread with what I do as I go. Maybe some DIY along the way.

[Okin DaVanh]

nothing major has happened yet, as I haven't even registered it yet. With my life, my new work assignment and having to also relocate my E36.... things have been a little crazy.




However, I did manage to get it to a friends lift.



https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/10/DSCN2284-1.jpg



Got it up in the air and checked the brakes/front end etc... Found a couple of things to add to my shopping list. Nothing major, and I was happy that the chassis looks like it has less miles than what it does :smt023

[bulldozer24]

looks clean, good luck with the future mods!

[Okin DaVanh]

looks clean, good luck with the future mods!



Thanks! Still on the fence about modding this. It's almost too clean to mod!... :smt021 Can't believe I said that.

However, I did. Had to swap the radio.....
The deck I installed, was the 1st time this car has had anything added/swapped. :grin: Had to do it, as the factory 1 was missing the bass/treble buttons. :-( I still have my old factory set up from Eet... Still undecided if I want to go back to factory tho, we'll see.

I also went at it again with the interior. Ripped out the front seats and found about $4 in change :wink: and got rid of some of the light stains and dirt that were in the tight spots. Hopefully more updates when the car is registered and I can take it with me to work.

[httrdd]

I want you to put some hella flush wheels on this thing!

[Reason]

You already know this and we talked about it in the past. You can mod it and not loose that own look. A few add ons to make it "modern" (like the radio you did). Get some factory add ons you may like, bigger own wheels with good tires, outback sway bar etc, you know, the usual... Just like any of us we have a plan but the car tends to take shape over time.

[httrdd]

I have a power antenna that actually still works from my 99 if it will work on your car. Let me know.

[Okin DaVanh]

I want you to put some hella flush wheels on this thing!


:smt044


I already started heading in that direction by putting 10mm spacers in the rear :shock: :lol: and..


I have a power antenna that actually still works from my 99 if it will work on your car. Let me know.


I don't know if it'll work, but I can take a look at (or take a pic of) the plug. The radio works fine, and I hand washed it. :grin: However, I would like it to go up and down tho. Pm me a $ shipped to 02382, and I'll check the plug tomorrow and we'll go from there.




You already know this and we talked about it in the past. You can mod it and not loose that own look. A few add ons to make it "modern" (like the radio you did). Get some factory add ons you may like, bigger own wheels with good tires, outback sway bar etc, you know, the usual... Just like any of us we have a plan but the car tends to take shape over time.


Exactly :smt023 Although, maybe approach this one with a little something different. A drop and 17's have been crossing my mind, and another set of JDM HL's. But if I were to really entertain the idea to start modding this, some rare parts would have to persuade me . It's clean. Almost as if I shouldn't have anything other than OEM. I dunno... guess we'll see.

[Huffer]

Superstock is where it's at.

[httrdd]

Alright I will get that pic at lunch today.

[Okin DaVanh]

Updated with a few pics and started a mod list...........

[Huffer]

What's the track width like with the spacers?

[Okin DaVanh]

What's the track width like with the spacers?



Not sure what you mean :smt017


The overall width from outside wheel to outside wheel?

or the way the car tracks down the street?


I'm 1/2 asleep right now :lol:

I'm not keeping them on. Just wanted to do some R&D with them on. So far, nothing bad and now I can see myself looking into staggered set ups.

[Okin DaVanh]

Updated with pics of some of the things I was able to get done.

[ESSYMOND]

That coin holder is awesome,

Where did you get it?

[Okin DaVanh]

That coin holder is awesome,

Where did you get it?


PM'd

[MarkSubi]

Badass you added a touch screen like I'm going to :D all your car needs is to be slammed >:]

[98legwag]

That coin holder is awesome,

Where did you get it?


Same question. Thanks.

[MarkSubi]

Same ^^^^

[subie/legacy]

With your car being a 96 the momo wrx steering wheel isn't plug and play?
so what all was involved in the swap?
I like where this is going.

[Okin DaVanh]

Same question. Thanks.



Same ^^^^



Wow, I didn't think you guys would be interested. It's from my E36 (92-98) BMW. It was a factory option. I'll try and get a part # for anyone who needs 1.







With your car being a 96 the momo wrx steering wheel isn't plug and play?
so what all was involved in the swap?
I like where this is going.



Thanks, and the wheel is still not finished. I swapped over the cruise control and the connector and everything works, but haven't ran a resistor yet.

[MarkSubi]

[quote=98legwag]


Same question. Thanks.



Same ^^^^



Wow, I didn't think you guys would be interested. It's from my E36 (92-98) BMW. It was a factory option. I'll try and get a part # for anyone who needs 1.







With your car being a 96 the momo wrx steering wheel isn't plug and play?
so what all was involved in the swap?
I like where this is going.



Thanks, and the wheel is still not finished. I swapped over the cruise control and the connector and everything works, but haven't ran a resistor yet.[/quote:r9qdwc5d]


Did they have one of those for both doors?

[Okin DaVanh]

not that I can remember, but not impossible to find out. Try Pelican Parts

[MarkSubi]

No luck yet on the site for it but I'm still looking but dude this site is badass, is there any type of site like this for subies?

[Okin DaVanh]

looking for a part #....

[98legwag]

Found a tan one on ebay.

[Okin DaVanh]

No luck yet on the site for it but I'm still looking but dude this site is badass, is there any type of site like this for subies?




Right!! I use it alot!

Here's a part #

P/N 51418132913


and according to this: (if this is the 1 98legwag found)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-bmw-E36-doo ... 0478563029 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-bmw-E36-door-panel-coin-tray-storage-Right-side-325-/330478563029)


There is a right side.

[MarkSubi]

Yeah i saw them on ebay to. I want to get them. I want one for both doors, it would look better.

[98legwag]

This is one I found:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150652024810?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649#ht_500wt_949

[subie/legacy]

[quote="subie/legacy":2lkycno4]With your car being a 96 the momo wrx steering wheel isn't plug and play?
so what all was involved in the swap?
I like where this is going.



Thanks, and the wheel is still not finished. I swapped over the cruise control and the connector and everything works, but haven't ran a resistor yet.[/quote:2lkycno4]

Resistor, as in the air bag is still unhooked?

[Okin DaVanh]

Resistor, as in the air bag is still unhooked?



Unhooked? :smt017


If you meant disabled, then no. My scanner reads it, knows it's there but it reads it as a different voltage being for a dual stage. It would work the way I rewired it, but the srs light is still there. That's what I'm putting the resistor in-line for.




Trust me, I was against doing this on my 97 that's why I've had the wheel for so long. I read up on a few posts in a couple of forums on how to do it, but just thought I'd get another wheel. Well, I'm not a baller (No surprise here :roll: ) so I didn't get another. Would I suggest or recommend you do the same? No. Another reason why you haven't seen a DIY by me or a full description of how/what I did.

[subie/legacy]

Ok. Thanks for clearing that up for me. I love the look of the momo in the second Gen, but had an idea from other threads that its a huge pain for 95, 96 owners to swap.

Side note: yes, I ment disabled. :oops:

[Okin DaVanh]

... its a huge pain for 95, 96 owners to swap.



Yeah, I lost the thread where it shows how to do it. :smt017 Don't even remember what site it was even on.

[Okin DaVanh]

Some things I had done recently............





Temp Switch: (No, that "GT" emblem is not for my car =)

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/DSCN2465-1.jpg




Oil pressure switch:


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My old Pitch stop, replaced with a metal 1 from a newer car.


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And...........



So fresh and so clean!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/11/DSCN2502-1.jpg

[Okin DaVanh]

Swapped a scooped hood on today, and picked up another 96 GT front cover with lip from Soul Shinobi today.
Had my OZ Canyons stripped of the tires too, so maybe I can get going on ordering adapters and mocking them up... Busy day.

[98legwag]

I picked up a scooped hood today too! Mine shows its age/mileage. Came off a car with 235K.

[Okin DaVanh]

I picked up a scooped hood today too! Mine shows its age/mileage. Came off a car with 235K.


Yeah, :smt009 Mine too. I checked it to make sure it didn't have any prior bodywork, but it was painted over with a crappy single stage paint that is starting to crack. I have a gallon of stripper that I'm going to be using to strip a set of wheels and if I have any left over, this hood will get stripped.


Currently, I'm trying to find 1 of the JDM rear glass with wiper. Wondering how much it'll set me back too :shock: (If I can afford 1) , as I need, not just want 1. Sometimes, I can't see crap out my rear when it's wet out. Wish me luck! :lol:

[Reason]

Rear glass and wiper price depends on the exporter. Some price them like they are gold, some will price for like $75ish. But when you order make sure it has the whole assembly plus bracket. A lot of times they dont include the mounting bracket. I have everything I'm just waiting for the glass.

[98legwag]

I picked up a scooped hood today too! Mine shows its age/mileage. Came off a car with 235K.


Yeah, :smt009 Mine too. I checked it to make sure it didn't have any prior bodywork, but it was painted over with a crappy single stage paint that is starting to crack. I have a gallon of stripper that I'm going to be using to strip a set of wheels and if I have any left over, this hood will get stripped.


Currently, I'm trying to find 1 of the JDM rear glass with wiper. Wondering how much it'll set me back too :shock: (If I can afford 1) , as I need, not just want 1. Sometimes, I can't see crap out my rear when it's wet out. Wish me luck! :lol:

Mine just has a lot of rock chips and light scratches. Its no worse then the hood that came off my car.

[Okin DaVanh]

Rear glass and wiper price depends on the exporter. Some price them like they are gold, some will price for like $75ish. But when you order make sure it has the whole assembly plus bracket. A lot of times they dont include the mounting bracket. I have everything I'm just waiting for the glass.
I'm guessing the 1's priced in-between, are the 1's that might come with the assembly?

Mine just has a lot of rock chips and light scratches. Its no worse then the hood that came off my car.
Believe it or not, I'd take my chances with the rock chips. At least that way, I have less to do. :wink:



And the bumper I picked up from Soul Shinobi.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2007/11/DSCN2517-1.jpg
Definitely feel a little better having a back up lip, as these are getting harder and harder to find in the salvage yards.

[Okin DaVanh]

Badge of ownership came in...


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2011/10/DSCN2602-1.jpg

[Kansei]

I've got one of those i havent put on yet. i'm still deciding where to put it. where are you putting yours?

[Okin DaVanh]

Not sure if I'm even going to put it on yet. Any modding or adding parts has been at a halt until I get past the heating issue.

I applied for a "4"th car, and they sent me a 3rd car owner. My Loyale wasn't registered in my name, so I guess that don't count to them. :lol:

[Kansei]

yeah. i dont see why... my other legacy was in my dads name.... i still got 2nd... and is that just the picture or is your 100k gold? mine is silver like the rest of them...

[Okin DaVanh]

Yeah, It's the pic. They're all the same. It's just the point-and-shoot that I use.