So...the cosmetic portion of the project is finally done

[bmwmike]

car looks amazing

those arent seats from a civic are they? (the headrest supports look like them)

edit: nm i thought they only had supports on one side

[Slyder]

Thanks for all the feedback guys.

I know the interior isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea...and I never expected it to be. I absolutely love the two-tone look and felt that the old e30 interior needed some updating...so I gave it a whirl. As I said...I'm not 100% certain if I'm keeping the headrests as is. The more I look at them, the more I think I will go without the logo. No big deal...just a few days to get changed. I'm also aware that it's very different from the typical monochromatic coloring of e30 interiors. I just wanted to make a bold statement with mine and am very pleased with the way it came out. The best thing about my choice to go with the suede....even the black parts in the 120 degree heat here in El Paso, even while wearing shorts I haven't been burned or even uncomfortable once!

NewbiE30 - Sorry. Airdam was sold 2 days after I bought the car.

BMWMike - No Honda part will ever grace any BMW I own ;). The seats are actually Momo Speed 2's. I decided that if I was going to use an aftermarket company to supply interior accessories, I was going to theme it, and color match it. Nothing looks less coordinated to me the a Momo steering wheel with a Sparco seat, and a Nardi shift knob. Not trying to offend anyone, but hey, if that's your thing I say go for...just won't ever see that on my cars.

As far as Momo goes, I've used their steering wheel, shift knob, front seats as well as their partner speaker with Polk audio in the door panels and the subwoofer in the trunk. I will eventually be adding the Polk/Momo 6.5" fronts, tweets and the amplifier in the trunk. I already have their 5x7's for the rear back in Cali. As far as I'm concerned...yes their speakers are expensive, however they are genuine CF and offer very crisp mids and highs, and that 12" sub more than does the job in an e30 trunk.

E30trash - New euro grills have been purchased and are enroute from the dealer.

As for the cost questions...I won't get too, too specific...however I will say that with everything....the body, interior, custom mods, stereo, car cost, completely new 3.2l stroker engine, turbo setup, and IE BBK...cost will be right around the 25k mark.

I'm not totally satisfied yet...not until I've embarrassed some sucker in his new C6 vette on the freeway ;) I have to say that my favorite line from the first Fast and the Furious movie was "...and you paid how much for that car...?!"

[herragge]

Wow that is one amazing transformation. How long did this process take about?

That is a very dark black too, very deep. Don't like the red BMW badges but I don't think the interior is bad at all.

Oh yeah and you need a foglight.

Mike

[Widm3r]

Pretty sick car, dont blame you on the choice of the interior, looks nice, and this car will be representing your company so it has to go a little over the top, and cant wait to see some vids of you smoking some c6's, but with a stroker 3.2l turbo, you should be able to face some z06's i hope, and leave them in the dust.

[BMWE34M5]

that's the abrahams motorsports kit right? looks awesome! I like the interior too. damn, makes me want to pick up an early coupe!

Yes-that's our kit.
Mel Abrahams
Abrahams Motorsport

https://www.abrahamsmotorsport.com

[equate975]

Man that is awesome!

The interior looks good, but it seems out of place in an e30. It looks like it was done very well and overall it looks really nice, just weird in an e30.

[Slyder]

The front bumper cover and rear bumper/apron are the Abrahams' pieces. Everything else is OEM factory urethane pieces.

[CleanAzzE30z]

You know what I think, Jason. Stellar.

Mariano

[motorprestige]

Holy shit man, I want to be the first to congratulate you, I have been reading your site since I used to post on DTM HELLA days ago, I can't even explain to you how much props you are getting right now, CONGRATS man, enjoy the shit out of it, I think it's perfect for what it is, it's totally over the top, but in the best way possible. I give you a ten out of ten, and when your turbo/stroker is finished one meelions out of ten.

[Slyder]

Thanks again guys :) Much appreciated.

One question that I would like to pose to the masses...

Obviously in the near future when the turbo stroker is installed, the current 7.5" of contact patch per wheel is going to be far from sufficient to lay proper traction. And while I really love the Alpina replicas, the do lack the certain aggressive flair.

I do want wheels with either black centers and a deep polished lip, or silver wheels, and they need to be 4x100 and especially wide for the rear. I've been considering JLine SDM SL2's in 17x8.5 front and 17x9.5 rear.

What recommendations do you all have for a new wheel? Please keep in mind that I do want a fairly reasonable weight, width, and a 17" height. I also don't really want to spend any more than 3k for a set of 4.

Thanks!

[M42Technik]

WILD AS FACK.

My opinions: You should keep the side window trim that same flat black it came in.

Lose the headrest badges...um...shit....oh yea: JLines are very hot. I've seen them in person on Dave's car (DrMcDave) and they are spectacular, and they were dirty! I imagined them clean and I was like woah. Go for it.

Seriously, there aren't many things I dislike...you could have some more OEM style shift knob/ebrake handle, but thats it...really!

[CleanAzzE30z]

Can someone post pics of these Jlines I keep hearing about?

Mariano

[Slyder]

http://www.jlinewheels.com/models.html

[Il Duce]

am i the only one that doesn't cream myself over jlines?

[rwh11385]

am i the only one that doesn't cream myself over jlines?

no.

but i rock basketweaves, so what do i know