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    that carbon wing is HOT HOT HOT

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      Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm on vacation this week, so time to bring this thread current...

      Wiring Install.

      You saw the wiring removal and labeling. I was somewhat surprised that the reinstall was MUCH easier than the removal. This was because I took a lot of pictures, was very careful with labeling, and significantly improved the tape wrap coverage vs before when the tape was disintegrated and dry rotted.

      Replacement fuse box labels. These took a LONG time. Took millimeter measurements, and had to figure out what was written on my old ones. They weren't in awesome shape...



      I couldnt figure out the logo in the upper right. I even called owners of very low mileage cars, and did research for who printed BMW's fuse box circuit boards in the 80s. No luck, until I was rooting around in the garage for something else, and came across this guy in a pile of junk that came off the car - none of which has been thrown away, for instances like this.



      BINGO.



      Kroschu. Logo found.



      Final production:




      On






      Heading back in. Had to borrow a blanket to keep from scratching up the side - much more the white glove treatment going back together



















      Driver footwell relays















      Taking time to get the harness secured and neat. Wont be complete until I put the dash back in, but this is still a huge improvement over the scattered mess i had when i started.










      Doors wiring cleaned up nicely






      Speaker Wire





      Replacement door tumbler - much better









      time for door lock actuators - had to cut new adhesive circles to cover the openings. Had some good 3m clearbra material on hand.





      Wired. The rest of the wiring runs low (see the zip ties - thats the factory method), and the wires that run up go through a couple of clips.




      Back to the floor, passenger side.








      and from the driver's side



      glamour shots




































      Front




      Back




      Carpet going in











      Shaping foam back in



      Last edited by CurrusDei; 06-11-2017, 08:59 AM.
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      5 Year M3 Build, In Progress
      RMT200 Retrofit

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        Out
        Of
        The
        Park

        Damn.
        That harness install looks factory new.

        Ok you need a vacation
        I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

        HOWTOs:
        DB vert plastic bumpers
        OEM Keys
        MTech1 docs

        88 ix Lach/Card
        91 ic Calypso 3.1
        86 Cosmo 2.7

        OEM+ or bust!


        reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
        TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
        e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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          Awesome!

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            Originally posted by bradnic View Post
            Ok you need a vacation




            The wiring install is still missing the new fuse box cover i have, but its not going on until finishing touches. Dont want to risk scratching/breaking it while installing other motor stuff.

            Gas tank bump stop (this was missing when i got the car)








            Underbody trim (bday present from sis - yeh im hard to shop for)




            some slight sagging in the rear bumper plastic - probably standard for age and fittament in the 80s. my new bumpers do this sometimes.




            Some of the floor drain plugs were a little beat. One in particular wouldnt stay in, so I upgraded them all to the new style which has a heat melt seal around the edge. Heat gun on them for 5 seconds, press down, and done.








            Trunk time









            no metal on metal please - cut a foam gasket to go around the edge








            Wires wires wires wires


























            Upholstery (also, diaper boxes make good hardware storage)



            Put this guy on the top of the spare tire wheel post so the carpet could go back in. It sits a little high, might be able to adjust or I might go to the post cap that isnt also a center cap wrench.






            Rear bulkhead cover. Mine was a little worn, so i had it covered in the same vinyl that the forward headliner is made of. Looks a lot better than the cheap paper material it had before



            Scoring for plugs. The red spots were on the front as well - not sure how that happened.









            People who call oil "black gold" havent seen the pricing on these boys. OEM door weather strip...











            Speeaking of birthday presents....

            I bought these thinking they were likely going NLA. Then i learned BMW has over 600 in stock in Germany. Guess they know what they have and are trying to keep them to M3 models because pricing is



            Didnt put these on yet, just laid down for pics. Will go on with finishing touches (roundel, badges, etc)

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            5 Year M3 Build, In Progress
            RMT200 Retrofit

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              Amazing amazing work

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                nice update. feels good to see the carpet in
                Current:
                1989 325i
                1988 M3
                1987 325ic
                Past:
                2001 330ci
                2001 M3

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                  You're doing an amazing job on this project. Any idea what this would/could sell for when it's done?

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                    Oh my. I have just witnessed excellence in its highest form.

                    You sir are an inspiration.

                    Amazed.
                    My previous build (currently E30-less)
                    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=170390

                    A 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Offroad in Inferno is my newest obsession

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                      Watching this always gets a smile on my face. This is something so enjoyable. Those little details, exact pictures, everything.
                      M3 Sport Evolution 1990
                      M3 215hp 1990
                      318i 1988

                      My restoration project: https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=399373

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                        Originally posted by MukeM3 View Post
                        Watching this always gets a smile on my face. This is something so enjoyable. Those little details, exact pictures, everything.
                        I don't know...I'm more concerned than anything. This level of patience and detail can't be healthy. Have you seen a doctor recently, OP?

                        ;)
                        Current:
                        1989 325i
                        1988 M3
                        1987 325ic
                        Past:
                        2001 330ci
                        2001 M3

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                          Originally posted by CurrusDei View Post
                          People who call oil "black gold" havent seen the pricing on these boys. OEM door weather strip...




                          You're not kidding. I need all new weatherstripping and seals for my top and they're going to cost more than the top+install 😅
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                            3 Years in... Rebuilding an E30 M3.

                            So i did a thing...









                            Last edited by CurrusDei; 07-13-2017, 07:19 PM.
                            _______________________________________________
                            5 Year M3 Build, In Progress
                            RMT200 Retrofit

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                              ohhhhhhhhhhhhh. that's on a whole other level.. $120k EAG car in process.
                              I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s

                              HOWTOs:
                              DB vert plastic bumpers
                              OEM Keys
                              MTech1 docs

                              88 ix Lach/Card
                              91 ic Calypso 3.1
                              86 Cosmo 2.7

                              OEM+ or bust!


                              reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
                              TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
                              e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.

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                                Pics are not working from your latest post
                                Current:
                                1989 325i
                                1988 M3
                                1987 325ic
                                Past:
                                2001 330ci
                                2001 M3

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