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FAQ / REFERENCE => Member Profiles => Topic started by: bme30 on October 10, 2008, 06:03:52 PM
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Hey all!
I picked up my 318i last Nov 07' here are some pics of what is was...
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/digital_camxjpegx200712211320000-1.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/digital_camxjpegx200712211319002.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/digital_camxjpegx200712211319001.jpg)
well that was then... as i write this thread she's in the body shop getting repainted along with a shaved antenna and removed door trim. I also picked up a set of BMW e30 recaro seats.. again as i write they are getting redone along with the rear seat... black sides with OE BMW blue material..
new parts...
e30 ix sides
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7270.jpg)
is lip for the summer and the 1" lip for winter
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7271.jpg)
new emblems
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7273.jpg)
new tails
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7276.jpg)
whats on the still have to find list...
adjustable struts/shocks
semi race springs
halo front headlight assembly
all urathane bushings from suspension, engine, tranny, to diff
4:10 LSD
15" basketweave BBS
or 16" basketweave replicas
z4 3.0 SSK
and last but not least..
mark D chip
i think thats it lol
i'll post updates as they come
any thoughts and suggestions are always welcome
:D
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Hah i got those same tails on my E30 but i have the red and black. I think they look really good. I'd prefer a set of smoked stock ones but these were free ;)
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I think that they look great.. the red and white has a great contrast with the dark blue of the car.
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I'm wondering about the chrome outer window trim. I thought all the late 318s came with all black trim. Maybe a previous owner wanted some bling?
Are you having it repainted to original color?
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I'm wondering about the chrome outer window trim. I thought all the late 318s came with all black trim. Maybe a previous owner wanted some bling?
Are you having it repainted to original color?
i'm not a big fan of bling... but keep in mind that chrone trim on cars was a sign of class and luxury. The thought crossed my mind to go and paint it black. But i like the offset of the chrome off the blue... and i think it will offset nice with the silver rims... or if i find a rim with a polish lip.
since we are on the chrome detail subject.. the deck i have in the car has a silver/chrome trim to it... to have some continuity with the interior i was toying with the idea to get the chrome rings for the instrument bezel.
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In my opinion, that much chrome trim tends to look cheesy.
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i agree... if it looks cheesy i'll just change it.
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If you over do the chrome then yes, major cheese. Subtlety is key.....
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well on the exterior really the only "chrome" will be the window trim.. the front grill, the 318i logo and the lip only if i get aftermarket rims... i think thats pretty subtle..
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hmm, sounds good. As long as you don't do chrome tubing around the car, like mine had when I purchased it. As long as you don't get Lesabre grills, like mine had when I purchased it. As long as you don't have chrome mirrors and door hadles, like mine has:(, Then you should be fine. I'm trying to get M3 mirrors to get rid of the chrome ones that came with the car. I dericed and deghettod it a bit.....:D Post up pics when you get er
done!
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^^^^ LOL yeah sounds like you got a ghetto riced one LOL i can't stand the crap.. but i'll post pics as they come.. like i said the car is in the shop now and the seats are out getting done as well...
since winter is around the corner i'm not going to bother with rims and suspension... i'll get all that in the spring :)
here is a link to what i did yesterday to help out with my interir overhaul... http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6778 (http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6778)
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http://www.hi5.com/friend/photos/displayPhotoUser.do?ownerId=169514369&photoId=1540418039
This link takes you to my DIY on how to remove lesabre grills.......
http://forum.bavarianspeed.com/showthread.php?t=10206 - This is the thread in which I posted the DIY.....damn ricers.
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man thats too funny... why.. why do people think thats a cool mod....
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..... I saved my BMW. I'm still trying to derice it........ M3 mirrors are a must. At least it didn't come with a wing, that would've been really sad.
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Well its been a awhile at the shop.. but here is what has been done so far...
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7398.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7397.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7396.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7406.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7405.jpg)
incase you haven't seen my thead regarding the fabric paint i used on my blue rear deck... here is the finished installed shot.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7401.jpg)
So here is the story.. both my body guy and the guy who is doing my interior are pretty much on their own in their respected shops and both are pretty busy.. pretty much the time line that i thought i would get my car back has been extended a week and looks like one more week will be needed.
more pics as they come..
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here are some shots of the car as of thursday night.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/digital_camxjpegx200811271638000.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/digital_camxjpegx200811271638001.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/digital_camxjpegx200811271639000.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/digital_camxjpegx200811271639001.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/digital_camxjpegx200811271640000.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/digital_camxjpegx200811271641000.jpg)
the door trim, door handles, bumper trim and the window trim have been painted with black trim paint. The rest of the car will be painted today (saturday) then on monday all the trims, grill, side kit, etc.. will be installed and ready for me to drive to the fabric shop where i will be installing my newly recovered seats
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/digital_camxjpegx200811201714000.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7484.jpg)
next weekend its off to the shop to install my z3 1.9 SSK, and 4.10 LSD
Next year i'm going to go with H&R race springs with either the Bilstien HD or the Koni Yellow Struts. 16" rims , and i would like to replace all bushings and mounts with urethane.
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well i finally got my car back. and here are some shots to start...
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7559.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7557.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7556.jpg)
and here are the recovered seats
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7562.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7563.jpg)
i still have to install my fog lights, and the black leather door panels. but so far i'm happy with this start to my car.
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WOW its coming along. Really nice work and the seats look great.
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thanks.. slowly it'll get where i want it to be..