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The last step for the doors is to replace the vapor barrier between the door and the door panel.
The OEM setup is a vinyl sheet held in place with butyl rope and the door card itself had a piece stapled in place. Both of the OEM pieces will be removed and replaced with 1/8" thick Dynaliner.
I measured out a panel of 1/8" thick Dynaliner and proceeded to stick the top edge in place and cut openings for the door handles and wires that needed to poke through.
Easiest method to apply the liner is to start at the top, lift up the tail end of the material and then slowly peel back the paper backing and smooth the liner in place
Applied small pieces of Dynamat to stop certain parts of the inside door from vibrating. Since there is no speaker mounted in the door not much Dynamat is required.
This is why you make a template and not eyeball cuts
The rear door piece was not as straightforward as there were some odd angles that needed to be included, so a template was made
The door lock pin is connected to this metal rod so the adhesive backing can't stick to it, otherwise it will prevent the door lock pin from working
So I decided to leave some of the paper backing in place to act as a barrier
The door cards all clipped back into place very snug with the 1/8" Dynaliner in place. I would not suggest using the 1/4" version as you would have a problem reinstalling the door card as the foam would be pushing the panel out.
The adhesive used on the Dynaliner is forgiving enough that you can peel the material back to access the inside of the door panel at any time without making a mess AND it will stick back on afterwards.
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 got a ride in this car this week...I have to say it was impressive! Surprisingly enough, even with all this dynamat, the car is still quite loud. In my opinion it was the perfect amount of comfort and aggressiveness.
You sure have one hell of a car! can't wait to see it when everything's all finished up!320I - under construction
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Nina was the very first Gutenparts build and I very much regret letting her go for that e34 M5.
I acquired the touring to help me forget about Nina, however, in order to do so I will need the boys at Gutenparts to work their magic touch. I know once Levent and Joel are done that Betty will be even sweeter than she is now.
She left Canada for the USA on Friday and is now currently in Deadwood, SD.
ETA for delivery is October 15.Last edited by MC Hammered; 10-08-2012, 03:27 PM.
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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West to East and back again before the end of November.
Some people will question why I would go to such an extreme instead of going to a local shop.
But no one has a treasure chest of goodies like Levent and having tasted his handiwork with Nina there is really no where else I could consider.
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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We are excited to have her. For the locals stay tuned there will be a photo shoot with 5 e30 tourings which we own or service.
Galen's slick top s14 touring
Gutens touring
Christians touring
Robs (ex Ron Perry) Touring
And Winston's touring.sigpic
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1998 E36 m3/4/5 1988 325i 1989 325iT
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She went to visit the Corn Cob Palace in SD and how on her way to Sparta, WI
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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Betty is now in Hershey, PA checking out one of the largest antique auto part swap meets and the Hershey chocolate factory.
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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Levent
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Ladies:
1998 E36 m3/4/5 1988 325i 1989 325iT
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