Do we have an MTech 1 Thread?

[DJMCGARM3]

You are on the right track. The other difference between the caps that has not been previously documented here is that the the portion of rubber between the tongue that goes into the end of the rubber bumper strip and the tab that mounts to the bumper is grooved on the mtech-1 cap to allow the valance to ride in the groove. It is a subtle difference that i did not notice when i posted the original cap mod DIY in the other thread a few years ago. As you have, we realized it during assembly and made the mod at that time. I can not put my hands on an uninstalled mtech cap at the moment, but i will look for a photo that shows the groove and post it up.

[DJMCGARM3]

Here is the only photo that I have that shows the groove on the MT1 cap.

I also just updated the 2014 thread with this info for anyone who links back to it from this thread in the future.

Specifically, Post #28 on the thread in this link:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316762&page=2

[Old city bimmer]

Good info posted Djmcgarm3

[plain325]

Ok, i think i see now, it looks like you removed material like the yellow hatched area in this pic? Maybe not quite as far in, and maybe closer to the tab though.

[bradnic]

Great info ..
As posted earlier in the thread, vert rear bumper end caps are different. I'll post detailed pics of my mt1 install once I get the parts refinished.

[Old city bimmer]

Went to check my end caps and looks I did keep the Mtec ones. Numbers end with 711 and 712.

[bradnic]

NICE - never seen pics of the mtech1 end caps uninstalled!
711 and 712 are definitely mtech1 rear end caps

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=1231-EUR-06-1985-E30-BMW-325i&diagId=51_0542

Thanks for posting the pics!!!!!

[Old city bimmer]

Do we have an MTech 1 Thread?

Anyone done their headliner in their car. I order Catune's blk headliner last night to go with my MTec theme inside.

[rav320uk]

Yes, many times.
what do you need to know?

[Old city bimmer]

Do we have an MTech 1 Thread?

Just looking for basic tips on what I need to know before I start. For a example The foam pads on the back pillar do they need to redone. Mine are pretty much disintegrated from 31 yrs of use. Also, Is the headliner only glued by the window edges and the rest kind of hangs in the air ?

Thanks,


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[rav320uk]

Just looking for basic tips on what I need to know before I start. For example The foam pads on the back pillar do they need to redone. Mine are pretty much disintegrated from 31 yrs of use. Is the headliner only glued by the window edges and the rest kind of hangs in the air ?

Thanks,


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I would definitely replace any worn or damaged foam, especially around the c pillar as that's a large area for the headliner fabric to cover and keep shape.
The roof is kept in place by 2 shaped metal rods that hook in place either side above side windows.
The rear one is a bit of a trial, as it looks short and may keep falling, but it needs to be twistedto the roof line.
Also if you are having the headiner made, make sure you have it sewn so that the fabric stretches side to side.
And finally, all edges are glued by contact adhesive along the sunroof edge, rear window, and sides, glue it, let it go tacky, then strtch it and hold in place by little clips, or clothes pegs.

[bradnic]

E30zone.net also search for BMW e30 325i sport. That's what they called them in Europe

right on - good 325i Sport info

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/325i_Sport

and you're right - Mtech1s in Germany were only available 86-87, Delphin, Lachsilber or Diamondschwartz. Also looks like the bumpers were painted on those, and you could have houndstooth cloth or leather. Cool they had billies and 15mm lower springs plus the LSD too.

Interesting that the German MT1 brochure shows a technician mounting a red+chrome bumper front apron though. They're talking about a retrofit kit of course.

Live and learn!

[dahows]

I have a couple questions for those who have installed the Mtech kits.

Skirts - how did you establish the locations for drilling? Did you make a template? How did you determine the correct distance up the rocker? I was thinking of making a template from the hole locations on the skirt, put a dab of grease in the front and rear mount locations on the skirt and place on the car to establish the distance vertically on the rocker then use the template to position the rest of the holes.

How did you attach the ends of the skirts? The realoem diagrams show a mount that gets added to the fender but these are nla. Did you attach to the fender lip? Did you use screws or the plastic rivets?

Rear valance - I have the valance that has the exhaust cutout more to the center than the one which is closer to the corner of the valance. Will a muffler with straight tips line up here (like the Stromung)? Or do the muffler tips need to be somewhat angled to the corner of the car?

Thanks guys. I'm hoping to get my kit repair work completed and the kit test fitted this weekend so I can it get out for paint next week.

[Old city bimmer]

For the side skirts I did a template out of cardboard. As for the fenders connection I actually have those NLA clips. So not sure what other method besides just using a screw or rivets. I would suggest priming the holes you drill for rust prevention and seal them with seam sealer once you place the plastic holder in there. As for fitment look at my photo below.

[dahows]

Thanks OC Bimmer. Do you have pictures of the NLA clips?

What have others done to mount the ends of the skirts?