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DISCUSSION => Interior => Topic started by: bme30 on November 05, 2008, 07:36:04 PM

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on November 05, 2008, 07:36:04 PM

Well sorry that its not complete yet... but here are some progress shots...

lets start with the newly dyed rear deck that many of you have already seen

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7401.jpg)

here is the rear seat teaser...

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7484.jpg)

The blue material is 2004 bmw fabric.. the black is vinyl.  I picked up a pair of recaro seats that are getting the same 2 tone look...


here is what the recaro seat looks like... naked

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7478.jpg)


we found a little problem with the seat section of the frame...  as you can see the pivot point has been slightly torn..

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7479.jpg)

putting it out of alignment

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7480.jpg)

the upholster is taking the other frame apart to see if there are any issues with it as well...  then they are off to get repaired.

 i'll post more as they come.. i hope to have my car back from the bodyshop this saturday... and all the seats in either by mid next week or this saturday as well.

just few things left on the interior to do list...

black 4dr panels ( hard time to find)
summer floor mats ( custom from the same guy who is workin on my seats)
black dye the carpet
m-tech 3 prong steering wheel

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on November 12, 2008, 05:48:17 PM

Here are some shots of the Front seats from today... sorry only had my cell cam.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/digital_camxjpegx200811121808000.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/digital_camxjpegx200811121807000.jpg)

Title: my new interior
Post by: carlos318is on November 13, 2008, 08:19:41 AM

Looking good mate did you do that your self??

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on November 13, 2008, 09:27:09 AM

Quote from: carlos318is;60598

Looking good mate did you do that your self??

no.. the shop that is doing all my body work recomended this guy to me.  From what i have seen in and out of his shop it was a great choice.  It's a little costly but it's to be expected when you want good craftmanship.

He should be done the seats by early next week... and the car... well it might be ready by the end of next week.  I hope

Title: my new interior
Post by: txleadfoot on November 13, 2008, 10:21:29 AM

sorry, i'm not keen on the blue upholstery.

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on November 13, 2008, 06:08:58 PM

^^^^ np.. to each their own right.

Title: my new interior
Post by: Beastolizer on November 23, 2008, 08:42:34 PM

I'm curious as to what the outcome should look like. Can't wait to see the finished product. And by the way, what color is your car?

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on November 24, 2008, 06:20:30 PM

Quote from: Beastolizer;61557

I'm curious as to what the outcome should look like. Can't wait to see the finished product. And by the way, what color is your car?

Its Blue...  this isn't the best shot but...

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7397.jpg)

i'm getting the car back this week.. for sure this time.. long story.

but the car is being repainted the same factory blue.

Title: my new interior
Post by: Beastolizer on November 24, 2008, 06:23:01 PM

I'd still like to see a finished product photo :D so please post when your all done :)

I just can't tell how those blue seats will work with that darker blue exterior. :confused:

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on November 24, 2008, 06:34:40 PM

I'll admit that the 2tone seats with the blue was going to be a hit or miss.  

2 reasons why i did it.

1.  didn't want to go all black like most people do.

2.  when i placed the blue sample against the blue paint it was a nice match.  

i guess it might me something better to see in person rather than the pictures.  Time will tell when i get the car back and everything installed

Title: my new interior
Post by: colin86325 on November 27, 2008, 09:54:24 PM

Nice project, man.  I need to have my driver's seat re-upholstered at some point.

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on November 29, 2008, 06:41:10 PM

so i was checking out craigs list this morning and what did i see but a guy parting out a 325i.  called him up and got me a set of black leather door panels in pretty great shape.  all 4 for $100

here they are
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7551.jpg)

now all that is left for the interior is to dye my carpet black, M tecnic steering wheel, and a new shift knob.

i get my car back monday night.. i'll post the pics shortly after

Title: my new interior
Post by: BMWManiac on November 30, 2008, 10:28:57 AM

Excellent!  How much do most shops charge for reupholstering interior seats?

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on November 30, 2008, 04:51:24 PM

it cost me $1,200 to recover my seats, and that was a pretty good deal.  Other places were around $1500.. some were around a grand.

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on December 02, 2008, 04:18:08 PM

i didn't get a chance to install the black door panels yet.. but here are the seats installed..

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7563.jpg)

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/modfire/bmw/DSCF7562.jpg)

sorry that the shots aren't that great.  its overcast here.  but overall i'm happy with the 2 tone of the seats.  

the exterior pics will be in the member profile section.

Title: my new interior
Post by: jeff91-318is on January 19, 2009, 05:42:48 PM

Now I want my seats re-upholstered to match the exterior!
I have never seen a 318 in that color, what is it?

Title: my new interior
Post by: 95m3032679 on March 21, 2009, 09:29:14 AM

good work

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on March 22, 2009, 07:35:38 AM

Quote from: jeff91-318is;64992

Now I want my seats re-upholstered to match the exterior!
I have never seen a 318 in that color, what is it?

that blue is oem 2004 bmw fabric :)

Title: my new interior
Post by: xwill112x on March 22, 2009, 08:54:45 AM

looks great!

Title: my new interior
Post by: superj on April 04, 2009, 10:33:43 PM

are those real bmw recaros or e30 sport seats?  if they are real recaros,  i am really aggrevated and envious.  i ahve been searching for some within texas for less then 500 bucks fro about a year and have not found any for my e21.

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on April 29, 2009, 03:52:39 PM

Quote from: superj;69460

are those real bmw recaros or e30 sport seats?  if they are real recaros,  i am really aggrevated and envious.  i ahve been searching for some within texas for less then 500 bucks fro about a year and have not found any for my e21.

yup they are the real ones :)  and i got them for $20 for the pair :D

but before you really start to freak out...  they were cracked, torn, and musty.  so pretty much i got what i paid for...  $400 each to recover them as you see it now :)

Title: my new interior
Post by: Pac_Man on April 30, 2009, 05:10:26 PM

Looking good fella, not sure if you can get em over the pond but the Ford Escort RS Turbo has more or less the same Recaro front seats and they fit right in to an E30 no problem.

Really cheap as well compaired to E30 Recaros

Looky looky

(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/pac1982/Cars/RS.jpg)
(http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h25/pac1982/Cars/rec2.jpg)

Title: my new interior
Post by: monty23psk on April 30, 2009, 09:28:41 PM

Nice seats, but they look like regular e30 sport seats which people call Recaro. There is a huge funny debate on this over on bimmerfest forum.

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on May 15, 2009, 02:37:16 PM

the lines are different on the "wings" also they look like the wrap higher than the e30 recaro's.  they look more "race" than ours

Title: my new interior
Post by: Systema on May 16, 2009, 10:27:26 PM

Those seats look great! I was a bit iffy on the two-tone at first, but after seeing the finished product I kind of want to do the same thing myself.

Title: my new interior
Post by: biljak on May 17, 2009, 06:35:41 PM

those are not recaro seats, they're just mtech sport seats....

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on May 20, 2009, 05:05:07 PM

i stand corrected

Title: my new interior
Post by: Selfish on May 21, 2009, 04:07:55 PM

I really like the outcome of your two-tone re-upholstery. They look great. Good job!!

Title: my new interior
Post by: bme30 on May 21, 2009, 09:14:30 PM

^^ thanks!