# The Daily Operation: '92 BMW 325i (E36) **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [February 21, 2009, 8:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-daily-operation-92-bmw-325i-e36/242312 "2009-02-21T20:51:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 94
**Author:** ![OsoiNA6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/osoina6/32/6301_2.png) [@OsoiNA6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OsoiNA6)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2009, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-daily-operation-92-bmw-325i-e36/242312/94 "2009-09-16T07:04:00Z")
> [@DeviousTSI robbed](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/devioustsi-robbed/23052/52): > > if this car was just a daily driver then why splurge on the suspension as he did? my guess is he is going to use it for dual purpose, since i know archie isn’t rich. > > after i put the used suspension stuff on his car, i drove it, and it was FINE. drove like any other e36, actually it handled better than it looked, which surprised me because of its condition. with the exception of the torn subframe mounting point, it could have been left alone, and MAYBE needed a few bushings here and there. like i said, unless this thing deteriorated quickly after i drove it, it was “daily driver material” as it sat IMO. > > archie, > i have the akg motorsport sperical rear arms… if you are worried about qualifying for tech in most clases they won’t allow the sperical bearings in the rear arms… the ground control ones are a popular choice because they use urethane end, and are allowed. > > how was your diff. bolt when you changed the nose bushing? many are bent from the stress over the years. i’m using the akg poly diff mount set, which replaces all 3 bushings. no increase in vibration or harshness. > > let me know if and when you need a hand on the body. i’m very good at taking them apart, and even better at body work after i did mine. I splurged on suspension because it is probably the most important part of the car to me, assuming the car is in pretty good shape already and has no major issues. Let’s say spending time in a race ready sprint kart, I routinely experience being completely connected to the road with absolutely direct steering, and although I know that’s hard to get to in a street car, it’s nice to try and get that “feel”. I equate it to owning a really nice show car with mint exterior, honeys drooling over it, the whole nine. Once you have done that, it’s tough to go out with a ratty POS. Well, someone tell me, I’ve never had a car with a show worthy exterior… Things definitely got worse in the past couple of months. Likely a combination of tires / suspension / subframe issues, etc. I’ll see if I can pass tech with these SPCs, if I have an issue I’ll let you know. Diff bolt was fine, no issues at all. Previous owner probably was kind to the car. As for body, appreciate the offer- will let you know, but don’t hold your breath for me to do body work anytime soon… --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-daily-operation-92-bmw-325i-e36/242312)._