New E30 parts brand - RM Engineered launching this week

[Retrospect_Nick]

Hey Everyone,


I’d like to introduce myself and share what we have been working on.


I’m Nick - I run a restoration shop, dealership, and storage facility (Retrospect Motorworks) in Houston, TX. We are pretty much addicted to E30s. We work on them regularly, race them on the weekends, and so we started designing our own parts for them. This has now grown into a product line, as we think others may enjoy what we have going on.


Launching this week


We will have our first handful of products available for purchase later this week on our new site: RMEngineered.com (site is currently just collecting emails while we finalize production).


The products launching are:

1. LED Headlight conversion assembly
   • Complete DEPO setup modified with our parts and assembled with Morimoto bi-led internals.
2. Billet hood hinge 90 degree kit
   • Opens the hood to a full 90 degrees, machined 6061 aluminum components including new roller catch brackets, gas pistons, etc.
3. Hood release handle
   • Offered in both machined aluminum or polymer. Extended length for easier release
4. Billet interior door handle set
   • Redesigned interior door handles machined in 6061 aluminum.
5. Billet window cranks with wood knobs
   • Redesigned and machined in 6061

Some other products in the works include: Rally lights, Modern functionality OBC, Oh-shit handles, Slim roof rack, More..…

We are looking to create OEM+ design that enhances the experience around enjoying these machines. A few previews are attached, feel free to share any and all feedback. We are just embarking on this journey, and hope to continue developing high quality parts for these cars we love so much. Happy to answer questions on anything! Design, install etc.


Thanks for checking us out!
-Nick

[ehrawn]

Fantastic! Coming from mid-century American cars, the most difficult thing for me to accept with the E30 has been plastic touch points. It makes everything feel cheap. (I do hope you offer your billet products in black anodize, though)

[Retrospect_Nick]

Thank you! We have come to the same conclusion. Love E30s but the touch points leave a lot to be desired.

Yes - anodizing is in the works, hopefully will roll out that option soon!

[av8drvr]

I am subscribed and waiting. I cringe every time I reach for that hood latch lever under the dash. I assume any day it is going to snap in half. And I second the anodized black option.

[ehrawn]

Got the link. Prices are right where I’d expect. Eyeballing the hood kit and release (as soon as I can get them in black). Unrelated question- who made the carbon hood shown on your red touring?

[av8drvr]

I am also in for the 90 degree hood kit and release handle. Need anodized black though.