'88 325i build - plaid and an ITB 2.9L

[sert57]

I definitely plan to reupholster it at some point. when and in what color, I am not sure yet. I have played with the idea of going with a black interior when I reupholster. I personally really like the idea of doing some sort of plaid cloth and vinyl/leather combo on the seats. Nothing too firm yet however, I think that is a year or two out.

[2mAn]

The RAs are usually a FWD VW offset, so Im guessing et35. a spacer in the 10-20mm range would really make them sit nicely. If you wanted to, keep your eye out there for some 15x7 RA wheels. I had 15x6 in front and 15x7 on my car originally when I got it. Otherwise the car is coming along great. Also, the tires are a bit small to match the OEM size, I think 205/55/15 is the correct size, but nothing wrong with the 50 series tire

[2002jm]

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This car is so much nicer than at the beginning. Looks like you have a winner! Any plans for the interior?? Or did I miss that in the thread:)
jm

[sert57]

Here is the voltmeter I used (They used to have a red one which is the one I ordered):
The meter itself:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C58N9O4/...ing=UTF8&psc=1

Red = power to voltmeter, black = ground, white = source to read from.
Having 3 wires allowed me to control when it was "on". I wired it as shown below.



Wiring up the red and black wire as shown makes it operate as shown below. This video was taken before the wiring was finalized, so it was not reading battery voltage as it is now, but it demonstrated how the voltmeter is illuminated at the same time as the back light.

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I simply removed the black paint on the inside of check panel, colored it in with sharpie ( a darker tint would be preferred in retrospect) and glued the voltmeter to the back where I had removed paint. The process was not too complicated, and is a fun cheap modification to do. I paid $10 for an extra check panel and $5 for the voltmeter and am pleased with the results.

[sert57]

i actually did it myself with an extra check panel and a $5 amazon voltmeter. i wired it up so it only displays voltage when i hit the check button. I used a sharpie to make it blend into the rest when it is "off". Ill upload a pic of where i soldered to later.

[stonea]

Always glad to see someone who doesn't get caught up in the 24v hype. It may have already been answered, but who did your volt meter?

[sert57]

Thanks for the comments! With the wrinkle paint i just followed the instructions on the can, it took about 24 hours to get wrinkly. I may have put a second coat in at some point, though I don't recall exactly. I have kept in mind getting something for the plate but just haven't found one I really like.

[KIRIEIW]

Wow that wrinkle paint really worked out for you. For whatever reason, whenever I use it it never gets those real "deep" wrinkles like you got. It also always has a shinny finish rather then matte. Yes I read the back of the can, you need to spray it on a few different ways/ angles. I guess I'm just not using a thick enough coat or something.

Car looks great with the new wheels, keep the updates coming

[Panici]

Car looks great!

I love the pinstripe you have on there.
Perhaps you can use that as your accent color? Paint brake calipers to match?

Also, a black licence plate frame would look quite good on the back IMO.

[SixerFixer]

Great progress, love the look of the RA's. I picked up a set for my E30 a little while back.

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[sert57]

Thanks so much! I am quite pleased with it visually. It always amazes me how much some wheels can change the appearance of the vehicle. As far as the exhaust goes, I believe it is the factory equipment at the moment and I plan on replacing the muffler with something (catback or custom exhaust) in the next year or so.

[DIIRTY-30]

Nice work! Now you need to clean those exhaust mani's up :nice:


Digging the gold pinstripe, great touch.

[rcsoundn1]

Like it as well. Nice way to keep it rolling

[slammin.e28]

I love it! Just a straight, clean, 4 door e30....no spoiler, nice contrasting pinstripe....those wheels! It's a fantastic looking car man!

[BoostinEuros]

Very nice build! Great job cleaning it up with tasteful modifications. The RA's look a lot better than i thought they would. Leagues better than bottlecaps. Maybe some 20mm spacers would really set it off ;)