Marilyn 1992 325i convertible: Refresh

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  • ndelage
    Member
    • Sep 2015
    • 57

    #16
    Thanks for all the feedback. I owe you all a number of updates! I'm at work and don't have access to my photos right now, but I'll upload some this evening.

    I've stayed quite busy with the project. All the trim was removed, black trim was painted with SEM and the chrome was polished to remove as much of the water/mineral stains & cloudiness as possible (this was NOT easy). But new chrome trim was really expensive, so I spent the time.

    I've ordered new window seals to replace the dry/cracking ones. Most of those seals are installed. The window have also been lubed and run up & down much smoother (without any squeaking noises).

    Right now I'm trying to make sense of the previous owners stereo install. My plan is to keep the amp in the trunk, remove the subwoofer and replace the aftermarket Alpine head unit with an OEM CM5908 radio. Took me a while to trace everything yesterday, but I think I know where things go now. (probably famous last words though!).

    After not driving the car for a few months I make a short trip over the weekend. Here's a shot from then:



    Once I got home I took all the seats out and started work on the stereo. My new leather arrives tomorrow and I can't wait to start that project this weekend.

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    • boomvader
      Noobie
      • Aug 2018
      • 16

      #17
      Great work! Any updates?

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      • parkerbink
        R3V OG
        • Jun 2004
        • 10134

        #18
        Nice work. Congratulations on a great car!

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        • jgilber0
          E30 Addict
          • Nov 2016
          • 457

          #19
          Great car, and looking good! You are into a bunch of details that I'd like to tackle too, after I get all of my mechanical work done.

          Regarding the 13-button OBC, check out this other thread:



          You can buy OBC replacement LCD displays from this seller in Germany. Use Chrome to translate the page if you can't read German:

          Porsche Ersatzteile - neu und generalüberholt günstig online kaufen Wer einen Porsche fährt, möchte sich so schnell nicht von diesem Auto trennen. Se…


          Enjoy your projects!
          Jon (OO=[][]=OO)
          1992 325ic white, stock with a 5-speed swap
          Palm Beach County

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          • parkerbink
            R3V OG
            • Jun 2004
            • 10134

            #20
            FYI

            I have a bunch of touchup paint and BavAuto blue floor mats.

            Originally posted by parkerbink
            Paid over 100, 60+ shipping.

            Also paint. the chip fix & one bottle of Automotive Touchup are new, the can is 98% & the open bottle has 95% +.








            Chipex offers a wide range of high-quality touch up paint options to help you keep your vehicles looking fresh and vibrant. See more here!


            http://www.automotivetouchup.com/cho.../buypaint.aspx


            Originally posted by parkerbink
            Also Bav auto indigo mats (NLA) they are exactly as I got them, driver side minor wear, passenger side like new from this thread.



            Jeff who usually deals was firm, I paid 65 plus 15 shipping. I need 65 + actual shipping.

            I have long hair dogs (never in the car) the hair is from my shoes & these pics are after 5 minutes with the shop vac & 5 more with wide box tape.






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            • daleb
              Noobie
              • Mar 2004
              • 28

              #21
              Beautiful work on the cabrio Nate! You're doing the stuff I always wanted to do and never had time for.

              I bought the car in Tacoma in 2008 with 85k miles on it and spent a lot of time on the mechanicals. The previous owner was in CA and had just moved up WA a year or two before selling it.

              Some pictures from when I had it up for sale.
              iCloud Photo Sharing lets you share just the photos you want with just the people you choose.


              Dale
              '92 325ic 2008-2016
              '86 325 Pro3
              '89 325i Pro3
              92 325ic (owned 2008-2016)

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