Author Topic: monty23psk (Read 141055 times)

monty23psk · « **Reply #75 on:** June 07, 2010, 06:02:15 PM »

This past weekend I continued on the current projects. First I removed the rear driver side door panel to start the covering swap and decided to add some insulation. Driving the past few days with out it, you get a lot of road noise through there.

Here is the pic of a virgn interior panel from factory. The rectangle in the middle in the only little insulation BMW added.

I went to Lowes and got Seal & Peel as it works like Dynamat but much cheaper. I am in the process of upgrading my sound system so this has a double purpose.

Here is a picture of the insulation installed. Driving now is much more quiet. Night and day difference. I plan do to this to more areas plus when the door panels are installed, it will be more quiet.

I then moved to my next project. Painting the front euro grills and the headlight rings. I will also replace the foam gasket with the BMW one. One side was factory the other was done with aftermarket foam and it was too big.

Here are pics of the progess.

Driver side before which was in good condition so it was more of a touch up to match black kidney which was done few weeks ago.

Old foam:

New painted grill:

With new foam:

Here is a pic of one of the metal, and I believe use to be chrome, headlight ring. I preped it with SEM product and then get it a few coasts. First pic is orginal mounted then painted

New screws since the old ones were a little rusted and these were cheap:

Installed and just pulled the other rings. This is my daily so need to keep it running. Here is a pic of how I used it over the weekend. Lookes toothless. Will recover the buckets when I installed which every new lights I installed to upgraded from these sealed beams.

Now I need to finish the other side but ran out of SEM trim paint. Picking up a can tomorrow.

monty23psk · « **Reply #76 on:** June 09, 2010, 10:15:36 PM »

Another interior update. I stripped my rear driver side door panel to add the new covering. New black vinyl plus the mtech insert all stitched together. Kevin from Creative Options sells the inserts that glue on top but I want something more OEM. For a little more to make me kits for all the panels. I already have the glue and will go tomorrow to get the right foam so I can put it back together. Here is a little teaser of the original panel and the new fabric on top, minor teaser. I will sell the old coverings as they are in good condition.

longtallsally · « **Reply #77 on:** June 10, 2010, 12:05:07 PM »

I sent you a PM on E30tech on the covers- me want them badly!

monty23psk · « **Reply #78 on:** June 13, 2010, 10:37:38 PM »

Little update from this weekend. Finished putting the front grills and rings all painted back in with the foam. Now on to iS lip and splitter paint and install.

Also kept on the rear panel. Going slowly as this is my first time and want to do it right.

Here is the panel covered in new foam:

Here is the insert part glued:

Here part of the vinyl with glue, should finish the rest tomorrow after work:

Also got my driver door seatbelt installed. Also this is first online pic I believe of how bad my driver seat is:

Slick92GS-R · « **Reply #79 on:** June 16, 2010, 08:14:06 PM »

i've seen those seats in person .. the pics can't do it justice... i know you will get to them eventually

monty23psk · « **Reply #80 on:** July 04, 2010, 02:33:37 PM »

I got one panel done and installed. I also purchase new insulation that does behind the rear seats and hangs on the rear wall. I noticed with my old car that most of the old musty interior BMW smells comes from the old glue and insulation. I decided to get a new one to help the difference in the cabin odor. Big difference between old an new. I started on the passenger side panel today.

Here are the pics:

monty23psk · « **Reply #81 on:** July 06, 2010, 07:53:04 PM »

Not a major update, did the insulation on the rear passenger side. Started to work on panel.

monty23psk · « **Reply #82 on:** August 04, 2010, 09:16:01 PM »

Hey guys, another update. Have slowed down because I have worked every weekend for the last 2 months. This will be my last work weekend coming up and then I get them back.

I redid the passenger side rear door panel. I just need attach both parts and hope to finish that tonight. A little before and after:

I also painted the rear trunk panel as I will be installing my 2 amps. It original held my small amp for 10" sub and the two rear crossovers. I am now getting a 4-channel amp so not sure if it will hold the weight. I will give it a try first before bringing in something more sturdy and heavy.
Before:

After:

I also started on the re-dye of my gray carpet. I use the Colorbond carpet stuff to change to black. I followed the instructions and gave it 3 light coats. It kept the fibers as soft as the orginal. Now the original was nice a faded and also not the softest. It didnt make it harder which is what I am happy about. I guess the trick is very light coats and to nap with a brush in between coats. Here is a before and after. I also gave it a good cleaning with a professional detergent used for steam cleaning, and I just used a good brush and hot water with my shop vac. You can see an old stain, probably coffee from a previous owner.

Before:

After:

monty23psk · « **Reply #83 on:** August 04, 2010, 11:17:13 PM »

Here is a pic of the panel together as I just finished it and cleaned and protected it with Meguairs #40. A little too much shine with flash. I will install it tomorrow with the carpet item. Then will install the top par of my rear seats.

monty23psk · « **Reply #84 on:** August 05, 2010, 08:13:24 PM »

I just installed installed the rear section of the carpet and you can really see the difference between the original faded grey, the new black, and the dark black floor mats.
You can also see how stained my carpet is.

I got the passenger side panel in plus the top of the rear seat. I know can use this as a template to add the rear female seatbelt receptacle which is in the middle. Next job is to drill this in.

cristimm · « **Reply #85 on:** September 11, 2010, 12:08:20 PM »

Can you please tell me the part number for the new engine mounts?

monty23psk · « **Reply #86 on:** September 13, 2010, 01:01:16 PM »

Quote from: cristimm;96414

Can you please tell me the part number for the new engine mounts?

11811132793 Late e28 535i/is

cristimm · « **Reply #87 on:** September 14, 2010, 03:41:21 AM »

Thanks. One more question: they fit without any modification right?

By the way nice car you have.

monty23psk · « **Reply #88 on:** September 14, 2010, 11:02:54 PM »

Thanks...You need to dremel off the bottom tab and then use a good size spacer for the top to fit between the top and the bolt. About an inch if I remember correctly. You can stack thick washers.

monty23psk · « **Reply #89 on:** September 25, 2010, 06:10:50 PM »

I got a little done the past few days. I finished modifying the sound system. Ran new speaker wire to all for location where I have my MB Quarts with crossovers. I mounted the tweeters in the factory location. I also got my new/used JL Audio 300/4 amp to power them. I have a free to air Pioneer 10" sub mounted to the rear deck from the trunk side. I power that with a MTX Thunder amp. Overall, the system sounds good and really only to be heard inside. I don't need anything more as this is a daily and want to keep my trunk space. My speakers are the older MB Quarts before they got bought out which supposedly the quality has gone down.

Here is a pic of the rear trunk. I used the OEM carboard and it help up the two heavy amps but decided for something a little stronger. Got some 1/4" piece of wook and wrap it in black flannel.

The rear strut bar adds some protection. It will be painted body color when I paint my car. I have cleaned up the sub speaker cable since this pic was taken. I also cable managed all the cables behind the board to keep it neat.