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    Originally posted by getouth View Post
    what car would make you want to sell this wagon?? interested in knowing/seeing!!
    Originally posted by ZM Blue Devil View Post
    Nina, she will make you do crazy things.


    My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

    My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

    My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

    Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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      I've been enjoying the vert for a couple of weeks, decided to take the wagon out and for a ride so the ECU can relearn since I disconnected the battery.

      WOW! What a machine! I totally forgot what she can do.


      My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

      My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

      My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

      Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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        Been taking my sweet time reinstalling the rear seats as I rather be out enjoying the great weather we have been getting. Today the rain came back so I took advantage of it to get the rest of Tim's work reinstalled.





        Pics of the recarpeted seat backs and bottoms





        I chose to have the rear seats redone to only accommodate 2 passengers so the extra OEM seat belt and receiver was deleted





        Seatbelt receivers reinstalled, how they look when in use and when stored.





        Side trim panels reinstalled




        Rear headrests were deleted for a much cleaner look




        My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

        My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

        My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

        Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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          My friend Ritchie helped me repaint the cluster needles orange. I didn't think painting the econometer needle would have made such a difference to how the cluster looks.



          My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

          My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

          My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

          Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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            Looking great man. Love the seats and the needles look great :)
            E30 325i Touring currently under construction.
            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...256444&page=20
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              gauges really look good?

              what's the story with the brake / brake fluid indicator lights? seems like they replace the ABS light?

              was the MPH gauge retrofitted?

              any plans for rear fogs?

              thanks Wilson
              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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                Originally posted by DrJosh View Post
                That would be seriously frustrating. You aren't alone though. I have a mystery sometimes happens/most of the times doesn't leak in the trunk of my E30.

                I like the way they look too. I wonder what the dimensions are of the touring rear window vs the coupes.
                Do you or anyone her have any idea as to how to get pop out rear windows on the touring?

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                  Originally posted by MC Hammered View Post
                  My friend Ritchie helped me repaint the cluster needles orange. I didn't think painting the econometer needle would have made such a difference to how the cluster looks.

                  Best needle "paint job" I've ever seen OP. Did it on my e46 and removed it the same day, I could see the streaks! What did you use?


                  1992 M tech 2 Convertible - S50 Swap
                  1992 e34 Touring- S50 Swap
                  1992 325i-S50 Swap (SOLD)

                  1995 e36 M3 Mugello Red - S50 (SOLD)
                  1991 325i Convertible Laguna Green (SOLD)
                  1987 325i (SOLD);1992 M tech 2 Convertible (SOLD)
                  1988 325i Convertible Alpine White (SOLD)
                  1991
                  Brilliantrot Convertible 80k Miles (SOLD)
                  1992 325i Convertible Schwarz (SOLD)
                  1992 318i Convertible Project-Finished (SOLD)

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                    Originally posted by KIRIEIW View Post
                    Best needle "paint job" I've ever seen OP. Did it on my e46 and removed it the same day, I could see the streaks! What did you use?
                    Ritchie cleaned off the old white paint, then using his airbrush he sprayed on primer and then the orange enamel.


                    My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

                    My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

                    My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

                    Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                      Canadian touring club!

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                        Haven't done much to the wagon since I got Nina back, other than collecting a bunch of parts.

                        Here is the latest goodie I found for my Momo Monte Carlo wheel



                        My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

                        My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

                        My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

                        Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                          Originally posted by bradnic View Post
                          gauges really look good?

                          what's the story with the brake / brake fluid indicator lights? seems like they replace the ABS light?

                          was the MPH gauge retrofitted?

                          any plans for rear fogs?

                          thanks Wilson
                          The top cluster is a VDO Euro spec from the touring, the bottom cluster is a Motometer from the USA spec convertible.

                          What the difference with the indicator lights are I do not know.


                          My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

                          My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

                          My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

                          Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                            Finally decided to get her into Winter mode.

                            Took her out for a drive and I forgot just how much fun she is to rip around in! The needle hits 100kph a lot faster than in the vert.




                            My 1989 e30 s52 Touring... this is Betty

                            My 1989 325i vert (sold)...this is Nina

                            My 1991 M5 (sold)... this is Veronica

                            Photo comparison: OEM vs aftermarket windscreen for a convertible

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                              Looks awesome! The seats are killer.

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                                wow - awesome job painting those needles.
                                91 DS S52 Slicktop, 91 Calypso M42, 89 Royalblau M20, 84 Bahama Beige 323i, M535, Euro e24, ap1

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