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FAQ / REFERENCE => Member Profiles => Topic started by: kwamze30 on April 30, 2010, 05:14:49 AM
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Here it is, purchased 6mo ago!
Originally stearling silver, oil leaks, tan interior, bad MAF, missing IS lip, dented front valence, faded paint, stock everyting, pealing tint, faulty fuel pump and clogged fuel filter.
Put Putted it home!;)
Here is one of the first pics I took
(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz356/kwame30/end%20of%20the%20year%20color%20change/lower.jpg?t=1272621910)
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So far these are the things I chaged out or replaced!
engine:
new fuel pump and filter
fresh oil and oil filter
new air filter
changed out valve cover an wrinkle finished valve cover.
new oil housing seal (no more leaks)
new plugs and wires
replaced MAF
replaced worn exhaust with MAGNAFLOW (NOT TO LOUD BUT HAS A NICE TONE)
dinan chip
exterior:
painted the car myself (actually twice ha ha I wont explain)
replaced front valance
shaved key holes ( using keyless entry sice the key holes were no longer working)
removed rock chip protection on both front and rear valances
added is lip
added euro grills
added euro lights with HID's
replaced fog light lens and put in yellow fog lights
replaced stock weaves with autobahn mesh wheels
diy all red tails
replaced emblems
retrofit pop out glass
yakima roof rack with two bike mounts
interior:
painted interior carpet to black as well as head liner
GG interior light dimmer with LEDs
removed air bag wheel and placed a Nardi wood grain with quick release
installed a momo shift knob
reconditioned seats
replaced blown instrument cluseter bulbs
replaced window switches with working lighted ones.
replaced tan door cards with black
I feel like there is more that Ive done in 6mo but Im sure Ive forgotten some. Anyways just wanted to introduce myself and passion for these cars. C/C welcome
I will post a few pics of how it currently sits as of right now
cheers
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(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz356/kwame30/DSC_8120.jpg?t=1272623421)
(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz356/kwame30/DSC_8065.jpg?t=1272623449)
(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz356/kwame30/bmwBWbin.jpg?t=1272623564)
(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz356/kwame30/hit%20it%20with%20the%20gloss/DSC00449.jpg?t=1272623647)
C/C welcomed....
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My silver 318is said she was jealous.... :P Nice looking car though!
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beautiful looking car ,How'd you paint it yourself ?You have a shop?
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Very sharp. What springs are under her? I love the stance!
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Any tips on the paint? Looking to get mine redone, and yours looks really nice.
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Very nice looking car.
The black color really fits it well.
It looks damn good really.
I would put some BMW logos on the tires though.
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super clean! Outstanding job!
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Looks class man. I love it:D
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Wheel/tire and suspension specs? Holy shit. I am honestly in love.
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How about some before and after interior shots? Looks really nice.
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dam pure sex.i like the b/w bmw badge and mesh.
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How about some before and after interior shots? Looks really nice.
Look on r3v as he did a full write up on the paint job and such. That is a home style job (well, as you know in CA he couldn't really do a home job as he rented a booth) and I wish I could see it up close as painting is one thing I know NOTHING about. He's got a nice camera and a very good eye as well.
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(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz356/kwame30/DSC_8120.jpg?t=1272623421)
(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz356/kwame30/DSC_8065.jpg?t=1272623449)
(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz356/kwame30/bmwBWbin.jpg?t=1272623564)
(http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz356/kwame30/hit%20it%20with%20the%20gloss/DSC00449.jpg?t=1272623647)
C/C welcomed....
could you let us know your suspension/wheel/tire specs... car sits perfect
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Car looks great. I'd love to know more about the paint job as well.