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monty23psk · « **Reply #105 on:** December 07, 2010, 07:36:47 PM »

Quick update, received my OEM BMW lighted blank key. Went to a local locksmith that does BMW keys for old cars and he did it for free, left $5 tip. Got a new OEM lighted key for under $25.

While waiting for my carpet to dry from the deep cleaning before the paint job, some of my other parts came in. A new gas pedal as the other one was warped and a few nuts for the seats as the original have lots of rust. I also got my drain blind plug caps. Instead of metal, they are plastic and have a nice tigh fit. The e30 part has been superseded by the e90 part. Part number is 41007140847 in case anyone would like to know if they are doing some body work on their e30. Here are a few pics of the the plugs. I did driver and passenger side.

monty23psk · « **Reply #106 on:** December 28, 2010, 10:45:24 PM »

Got a little more done today over the holiday break as I wait for some parts to finish my carpet color conversion. I was bored and an idea hit me from my e28 m5. Here are the before and after using the BMW matched black trim paint I have be using on the interior pieces. I still need to give it another coat as I ran out of paint, and need to do the female receptacle. My new supply comes in tomorrow which has more paint for the carpet. Looks like 3 cans are needed as I am taking my time and brushing between coats to keep the fibers soft.

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I also got my new accelerator pedal, OEM from BMW as my old one was warped. I also decided to try something that I did on my e28 m5. I got the aluminum pedal set from BMW for an e46 m3. It comes with rubber inserts that can be swapper after they wear down. I was scared with the gas pedal as the e28 shares the same pedal rubber pads as the e30 for the clutch and brake, but different for the gas pedal. But all is good. Kit is under $100 from BMW and comes with templates and hardware. Just drill to install.

monty23psk · « **Reply #107 on:** December 31, 2010, 01:00:45 AM »

Installed the pedals today. For those wanting to know, BMW part number: 35000304642. Straight forward on sticking the template on and drilling. Just used a pilot size first. Also the gas pedal is not the same shape in the bottom left hand corner as it curves different but not noticeable unless inspected closely.

Here is a pic of one of them rubber insert and plate together to see how the rubber grips stick out and will wear over time.

Here is before. Don't mind the missing carpet. It will look much better to have a black carpet instead of dark grep. Also have an OEM floor mat set on its way.

The template stuck on..comes with peel back adhesive sheet.

Finished installation. (looks a little off but its not. Must be angle and that clutch pedal sits forward a little more than brake.

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monty23psk · « **Reply #108 on:** January 01, 2011, 06:11:39 PM »

I finished with the carpet after changing it from gray to black. Tomorrow i will install it if weather permits. Came out nice and still very soft. I decided to use more coats but less amount of paint to keep it soft instead of less coats with more paint. Ended up using 3 cans because of this. The flash makes it a little lighter than it actually is.

monty23psk · « **Reply #109 on:** January 02, 2011, 03:57:35 PM »

Carpet installed. On to rear euro license trim and passenger door panel.

longtallsally · « **Reply #110 on:** January 10, 2011, 03:58:28 PM »

Wow. That guy will last long. Hey Matt!

monty23psk · « **Reply #111 on:** January 13, 2011, 08:01:50 PM »

I received my OEM e30 floor mats in black. The came with 4 clips for the front mats to lock them. They are a little different from the ones you can order of the ETK which I did for my aftermarket mats. These also fit nicely around the pedals. I will be selling the cheap as they are good condition excep the driver side, which is just worn, and will listed it under the for sale section. Next is to install my dead pedal, massive m-technic replica.

Clips, which they twist into the carpet, then the top twists to lock it. (the rust on the seat nut looks worst with the flash. I have new ones for when I redo my driver door)

monty23psk · « **Reply #112 on:** February 06, 2011, 01:35:44 PM »

Added the mtech repro dead pedal by Massive. Looks nice I think, good quality. Bolt/screws into place using existing hardware, just had to trim a little as my speaker ring a larger than stock. Feels very nice after a shift to put your foot on the dead pedal. Does not budge even when pressure is applied to it.

Slick92GS-R · « **Reply #113 on:** February 07, 2011, 10:53:26 PM »

looking great Alex.. keep it up !

monty23psk · « **Reply #114 on:** April 23, 2011, 09:10:47 PM »

Well a few things have come up since my last update. Our first child was born this past Valentine's Day. She is awesome and priorities of course changed. Now getting into the swing of things with the baby being older and having more time to get back to the regular duties. But unfortunately, my car started to have cooling issues the engine 2 weeks prior her arrival. Car worked find but but temp would go up at idle. After cooling pressure test, issue was cracked head or headgasket. Ended up being cracked head. So the car sat 3 weeks after the birth and then worked on it slowly. Got a brand new OEM head for a great price, same price as some complete used ones on ebay. Car has been back on road the last 2 weeks. I have to look at an issue that now, the car idles rough when cold. Didnt't before. Just need some time to diagnose it. But now getting into small projects. I got some new door handles the some on the other forum is selling and was lucky to be at the top of the list. Got them installed today. Very nice quality. Now need to do passenger side lock cylinder to match driver and so both are nice and black like handles. Here are a few pics:

e30Andym42 · « **Reply #115 on:** April 26, 2011, 05:59:18 PM »

Those door handles are pretty sick :cool:, never seen them before. Good job on the car and congrats on the baby!

monty23psk · « **Reply #116 on:** April 26, 2011, 10:20:21 PM »

Thanks. Robertk sells them on all the other e30 forums. Copy of the e36 /e34 m series models, euro version. List is long and lucky got in early. But price is worth it.

monty23psk · « **Reply #117 on:** May 03, 2011, 10:37:43 PM »

After replacing my cracked water pump, I got to finish my projects. I installed a new driver side interior sill, the inner part. The clips and the trim piece broken upon removal. I wonder if there is a tool out there to make clip removal easy. Here are a few pics. Just deciding if I should get the outer one side as my passenger side is broken. I guess price will be deciding factor.

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monty23psk · « **Reply #118 on:** May 07, 2011, 06:55:31 PM »

Got a few things done today but didnt have a camera. I finished with the sound insulation for the passenger door, just like the driver. Also rebuilt the passenger door lock cylinder with the BMW kit. Much easier than driver door as there is no double lock option for the passenger. Lastly installed the interior door sill like the driver side to match. Tomorrow I should put the moisture film from BMW. Next will be to glue the foam to door panel and then wrap it. Soon will get started on front seats.

monty23psk · « **Reply #119 on:** May 09, 2011, 10:43:39 PM »

Did the passenger side moisture block paper from BMW. The roll can easily do a 4 car and maybe 2 more doors. Here are a few pics. You can see the insulation and the block in the first pick. The second is the interior bottom door sill like the driver side. Last is the new passenger door lock and the bezel is nice a deep black to match new handle. Now need to paint car to match all these new parts. Soon. I have to wash my car as I have this weird film all over. Like little sparkles. The door handle has these and looks like it is messed up but in reality it is this stick film.