Hello! White late model coupe from the bay

[Toodaloo]

I just cried a little handing off the keys to the tech to do my alignment... Since I've bought the car, nobody has worked on my car other than me or my exhaust guy... Kind of nervous! Haha

[E30_Narek]

Damn this is a very nice build. I was actually running that same Bride seat you had in one of your pictures. I took it out because I thought the red looked kinda tacky but after seeing it in that picture I want to put it back haha. I have a question though. What did you use to make your lights yellow? Was it a tint?

[Toodaloo]

Damn this is a very nice build. I was actually running that same Bride seat you had in one of your pictures. I took it out because I thought the red looked kinda tacky but after seeing it in that picture I want to put it back haha. I have a question though. What did you use to make your lights yellow? Was it a tint?

Thanks Narek! Repping those GW stickers and plate frame you sent me on the car! I still have the seat in my spare room, I'm thinking about running it temporarily for like track days and what not, but otherwise it's for sale if you want it ;)
I used a vinyl film I got off of eBay! It was a little too light, so I stacked two pieces to get the right color effect. I have started to produce my own decals (search "dreams are built in the garage" or check out my Instagram @astafyev_a) I'm thinking about making custom headlight overlays as well! I have some material left and could definitely cut a few out and send them to you!

Custom Decals, Motorsport, etc.!

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=383865

[E30_Narek]

Thanks Narek! Repping those GW stickers and plate frame you sent me on the car! I still have the seat in my spare room, I'm thinking about running it temporarily for like track days and what not, but otherwise it's for sale if you want it ;)
I used a vinyl film I got off of eBay! It was a little too light, so I stacked two pieces to get the right color effect. I have started to produce my own decals (search "dreams are built in the garage" or check out my Instagram @astafyev_a) I'm thinking about making custom headlight overlays as well! I have some material left and could definitely cut a few out and send them to you!

Custom Decals, Motorsport, etc.!
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=383865

I'm not the Garage Welt Narek lol and I don't really want the seat, already have one, they're quite expensive. I'll check on eBay for that film, thanks!

[Toodaloo]

I'm not the Garage Welt Narek lol and I don't really want the seat, already have one, they're quite expensive. I'll check on eBay for that film, thanks!

Aah I see! Haha.

Small update: chose from some samples and ordered my secondary fabric! It's not the most practical choice, but it'll definitely stand out!!! I also went ahead and ordered some red seatbelt material (20 yards of it) for a few different projects!
I should be starting on the door cards next weekend! Maybe even playing with the bolsters if I have the chance :)

Took a study break and painted my euro clock needles to match my cluster. Came out pretty great! :)

[animal]

you've done a great job with this car. Look forward to seeing it sometime!

Glad to be a part of it!

[alas]

LOVE the clock!

I'll have to copy you. :)

[TheWipprSnappr]

I could read this build thread all day! :popcorn: Very tasteful, and great attention to detail!

[Toodaloo]

Hello! White late model coupe from the bay

you've done a great job with this car. Look forward to seeing it sometime!



Glad to be a part of it!

Thanks so much Scott! Yes, we definitely have to meet up soon! I would love to check out your office too and see how you run the business!

LOVE the clock!

I'll have to copy you. :)

Feel free to do so! It honestly just completed the dash now that the needles match!

I could read this build thread all day! :popcorn: Very tasteful, and great attention to detail!

Thank you! These words inspire me to continue with the build and put out more content!


Thanks to everyone for the support and kind words! I really appreciate the time some of you set aside to read my story with the car!

Here's an update for you interior junkies!

My mtech rain thread is here, as you saw from my hint photo. I ordered 4 yards of it to redo my front seats, back seats, and door panels. It's foam backed, beautiful, and ready to go.

My second material (black suede) will be arriving in Friday along with backing foam, upholstery adhesive, and thread. I was deciding on what secondary material I wanted for a while, whether it be suede, cloth, vinyl, etc. But in the end, I opted for suede. I love the feel of it, and I'm fine with the maintenance associated. Plus, nobody sits in my backseat anyway so it won't be hard to keep perfect. I only ordered 4 yards of the suede, but looking back on it I should have went with 5 for extra things like the rear deck and shift/e-break boots. I'll have to place another order then :/
Later today, 20 yards of red seatbelt material will be arriving at my doorstep, which I plan to use for multiple projects including my seatbelts. You'll just have to wait and see what I come up with ;)
Once I get out of bed, (typing this from my phone) I'm heading to my local fabric store for some thicker needles to accept the #92 bonded polyester thread, some sewing machine oil, and a walking foot attachment to help keep everything inline without using a thousand pins. I expect the front seats other than the headrests the be easy, as well as the door cards. The rear seat will be my main challenge, but I'm up to it!
Before I install the interior, I will also be making custom "slider delete" brackets for the driver seat. I love sports seats, but I hate gangsta lean, and there's no way around it being 6'2. I'll draft up some brackets in the perfect spot for myself, and try to get the mounting points for the seat an inch lower. I'll loose the slider, but I'll gain headroom and gauge cluster visibility. I'll still have the recline, and lift/lower features so shorter people still will be able to drive it!
I'll also be re-dying my carpet as the dye has faded slightly under the floor mats... And that bothers me!
I'll have more updates by next week! :)

[Toodaloo]

Practicing my French seam!

[Toodaloo]

This weekends update!

- Changed my oil, only burned half a quart in 4K miles! :D
New bosh filter and castrol oil for another 3-4K.

- Completed the seatbelts! It's not rocket science, as long as you have the right thread, have a machine and needles that can run it, know how to sew, and figure out how to re-reel the belts; it's a piece of cake! Basically, I won't tell you how to do this, as it's a safety concern. If you can't figure it out on your own, it's better you don't mess with a lifesaving safety device. As a precaution, I sewed in an extra line of stitching on the belts to go over the top on their holding strength. I did a test with spare material where I hung up my sewed end and hung/jumped/jerked on it repeatedly without any movement of the stitches. I definitely trust my life in these belts. I decided to salvage the original BMW tags and sewed them in as they came from the factory! Super OEM plus looking!






Then, I went ahead and used some of my suede material for the rear parcel shelf. Unfortunately, it didn't come out perfect to my standards. Attempting to wrap something with very aggressive lines with a material with minimal stretch is very difficult. It took me and a second hand about 2 hours to get it all done. Definitely don't want to do that again anytime soon... In the future I'll find a stretchy suede material and redo it, but for not it'll do!



Everything installed!




I still have to order the plastic seatbelt buckle retaining buttons for the front belts as I wasn't able to salvage them off the old ones without breaking the fine plastic pins. For now I have to reach down for the belt.. Haha.

I should be starting on door panels next weekend if I get a break from studying for finals. For now I'll be practicing my stitches and making mock ups of the bolsters with random fabric I have with similar stretch properties to my fabrics. I'm hoping to have this all done in the next month!

[jeenyus]

whoa! that's great craftsmanship! I'm always so impressed with the people on rev.

[Toodaloo]

whoa! that's great craftsmanship! I'm always so impressed with the people on rev.

Thank you Jeenyus!

Here's a closeup of the belt stitching and tags!

[jeenyus]

how hard was it taking off the rock-guard on the lower valences? wood chisel was the best to use?

[rzerob]

The seat belts turned out awesome. You should sell a few sets. Also sell me your zender side skirts. Keep up the good work.