1991 318is Project

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Thanks!

The JL Audio CL-RLC was the missing link. I decided to do a very similar setup--all parts are on order! Where did you end up mounting the volume knob?

We ended up mounting the knob in the front ashtray. It did required a slight modification to fit/feed the RJ12 connector out of the tray. But once the knob was in, it was completely out of sight.

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I ended up using the following components:
1 x iSimple Dashboard Mounting Kit JamLink
1 x JL Audio CL-RLC (In lieu of head unit)
1 x JL Audio xd700 Amp
1 x JL Audio 8W3V3-4 8"
4 x Jl Audio C2-525x 5.25"
1 x Custom stealth Luke Box courtesy of German Audio Specialties

Thanks!

The JL Audio CL-RLC was the missing link. I decided to do a very similar setup--all parts are on order! Where did you end up mounting the volume knob?

[Mushroom Stew]

I just picked up a 91 318 as well, and I think you need to do a 24v swap as a helpful tutorial for me! Although I have to admit the m42 is actually a pretty solid motor!

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Hey, anything happened? Long time didn't see your updates, so i have some questions about repaint the wheels, i posted on the forum, if you have time, please look it up and help me with those questions, thank you, link is down below

We ended up using 2 Packs of Duplicolor HSK100 Hyper Sliver Wheel Coating on the 15" Euro weaves. We used simple Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner and a 3M Heavy Duty Scouring Pads to pre-clean/prep the wheels. I used a variable speed Dremel with a 120 grit Flapwheel on wheel lip damage. Then 240 and 400 wet & dry sand paper to smooth everything out prior to paint.

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Can you tell me a little more about your stealth stereo install? Are you just running the iSimple Jamlink directly into your amplifier? I want to run my iPhone in my car, but i don't want to remove the non working stock deck.

I ended up using the following components:
1 x iSimple Dashboard Mounting Kit JamLink
1 x JL Audio CL-RLC (In lieu of head unit)
1 x JL Audio xd700 Amp
1 x JL Audio 8W3V3-4 8"
4 x Jl Audio C2-525x 5.25"
1 x Custom stealth Luke Box courtesy of German Audio Specialties

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Can you tell me a little more about your stealth stereo install? Are you just running the iSimple Jamlink directly into your amplifier? I want to run my iPhone in my car, but i don't want to remove the non working stock deck.

[Alex19950807]

Hey, anything happened? Long time didn't see your updates, so i have some questions about repaint the wheels, i posted on the forum, if you have time, please look it up and help me with those questions, thank you, link is down below

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=397857

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Wheels turned out great man. They look really good on your car too. I'm glad they went to a good home. Enjoy.

(vw enthusiast, also e30 enthusiasts).

Thanks! The R32 and GTI must have thrown me off!

[Toodaloo]

Thanks; I was checking out your build, nice custom cup holder! Do you have a shot of it painted?

I do! However you'll have to excuse my dirty interior. Check my build thread :)

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Wheels turned out great man. They look really good on your car too. I'm glad they went to a good home. Enjoy.

(vw enthusiast, also e30 enthusiasts).

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Here's a preview of our next project!

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I love seeing that you and your son are taking on this project as a team. I would have loved to have similar father-son bonding with my pops' when I was younger! You two are definitely inspiring me with future goals!

Thanks; I was checking out your build, nice custom cup holder! Do you have a shot of it painted?

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Really cool thread, and super cool that your son is helping out.

Thanks! He's definitely learning some automotive skills. In fact, now he just wants to do things himself, without dads instructions!

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Wow nice car, same color with my e30, couple question to ask you
1: the analog clock, is that have to need adapter to swap with the digital one?
2: where did you purchase those rims and how much are they?
3: hows the H&R and bilstein combo feels

1. No, it can be wired as long as you have the analogue clock connector. However, I would suggest grabbing an adaptor as there isn't a ton of wire room/length.
2. I purchased the RZ wheels locally. I believe that ECS still sells euro weaves new, which is the same offset & size.
3. In town driving, the race set-up doesn't feel a whole lot different than the previous H&R sport set up.

[Toodaloo]

Subscribed!

I love seeing that you and your son are taking on this project as a team. I would have loved to have similar father-son bonding with my pops' when I was younger! You two are definitely inspiring me with future goals!