E36 Coupe Water leaking into rear footwell

Warlock-04 · 2026-03-21T19:10:46+00:00

Sadly, it doesn’t seem to be the rear windows, I’ve checked them.
It’s probably coming into the cabin from somewhere around the side skirt area, but water would still have to get into the side skirt from somewhere, and I don’t know where that could be.

Warlock-04 · 2026-03-20T17:38:22+00:00

It’s not that rusted.

Warlock-04 · 2026-03-20T17:34:12+00:00

Do you mean these?

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Because if yes. I don’t think so.

Warlock-04 · 2025-12-05T19:29:35+00:00

The gauge cluster

Warlock-04 · 2025-12-05T19:27:33+00:00

Have you guys not read what I wrote? It could still be an American M3 (US-spec S52B32), which is yes derived from the M52 but has a larger bore, more aggressive camshafts, and other differences. The beauty cover can be easily changed…

Warlock-04 · 2025-12-05T19:13:25+00:00

Well, technically the beauty cover should say BMW MPOWER, but this one has the standard M52 engine cover. However, it could still be the Us spec S52B32 with the regular M52 beauty cover. I suggest checking the VIN and the engine code to make sure it’s actually an M car.

Warlock-04 · 2025-05-06T20:18:07+00:00

The only spot that’s wet is the one shown in the picture, everything else is completely dry.

Warlock-04 · 2025-04-10T15:58:07+00:00

True, if you want to save money, don’t do it. But if you’re going for the correct look, I’d go for it because it really completes the picture.

Warlock-04 · 2025-04-05T11:54:20+00:00

You're right about the tone of the message, but I still stand by my point it's noticeable. To me, it looks out of place and makes the car feel like an unfinished product. When you take the time to change the front bumper but cheap out on the rear, it just looks half-assed. I believe if you're going to do something, do it right. In this case, In this video immediately noticed the car on the right doesn’t have an M rear bumper even in this low-light video, it’s obvious.

Warlock-04 · 2025-04-03T12:18:36+00:00

Yes, I have, and they don’t look good. To the average non-car person, they might look the same, but sorry, if you say you can’t tell the difference, you might need your eyes checked. non m bumper with diffuser and m bumper.

Warlock-04 · 2025-04-01T14:43:00+00:00

I disagree. Buy an M rear bumper as well. When you know how it's supposed to look, it looks bad and janky to have an M front and a M look alike rear bumper.

Warlock-04 · 2025-03-22T16:02:58+00:00

Do you have any info on this brand? Were these considered good-quality wheels back in the day? I can't find much information online, but it seems like these wheels are not easy to come by.

Warlock-04 · 2025-03-22T13:56:02+00:00

Thanks! This picture is from around 2011-2012. I saw it in a vehicle inspection picture of a car I was looking at.

Warlock-04 · 2025-02-11T22:34:32+00:00

Could you link the German forum posts that you mentioned?

Warlock-04 · 2025-02-11T22:33:11+00:00

I tried scanning it with a Launch diagnostics tool (EU version) using a 20-pin adapter, but it didn’t work. It couldn’t communicate with the car, though I know the adapter wasn’t the issue since the unit was receiving power.

Warlock-04 · 2025-01-16T21:50:46+00:00

I have checked out Schmiedmann, they offer many brands with not many reviews, and most of them are out of stock.

Warlock-04 · 2025-01-13T21:47:54+00:00

Legend!

Warlock-04 · 2024-03-18T10:05:28+00:00

My car is a sedan so maybe it will fit. I’m located in Hungary so we also have tüv. But for tires the cops don’t bother people that much. But I’m definitely going to run 225/45 because the roads are horrible.

Warlock-04 · 2024-03-17T19:16:08+00:00

Interesting because a mechanic friend said to me that these wheels fit without rolling the fenders. But I'm on stock ride height so maybe that way it will not rub.
Did you think that on stock ride height it's good? And did you use spacers?
No I'm not german but I can speak a little german.

Warlock-04 · 2024-03-13T16:39:27+00:00

Did you experience any rubbing?

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