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  • rodrigo
    E30 Modder
    • Aug 2007
    • 923

    #61
    Just an update:

    Almost 1 week down for the wait to get the car painted...my eagerness is far from calm. Last night I picked up an excellent condition front and rear windshield, non-ripped sun-visors and the entire carpet and liner kit for the trunk: $120.

    Also got my Abraham Euro Grille!

    I'll be selling my used rubbers shortly as they are not in terrible shape, so keep on the look out!
    Last edited by rodrigo; 04-27-2008, 10:54 AM.

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    • kellie
      Mod Crazy
      • Nov 2006
      • 702

      #62
      Used rubbers?! :shock:

      Nice score on the windshield and trunk liners. I've been wanting to get a new battery cover for my car...they get so scratched up.

      One week down, but how many left to go? When I took all my trim off for detailing, I just went to my parts guy at the dealer and we went through the parts catalog together picking out all of the clips I needed. I wound up with a few extra (have no idea where they go), but at least I got what I needed out of it.
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      • rodrigo
        E30 Modder
        • Aug 2007
        • 923

        #63
        Originally posted by kellie
        Used gasket rubbers?! :shock:

        Nice score on the windshield and trunk liners. I've been wanting to get a new battery cover for my car...they get so scratched up.

        One week down, but how many left to go? When I took all my trim off for detailing, I just went to my parts guy at the dealer and we went through the parts catalog together picking out all of the clips I needed. I wound up with a few extra (have no idea where they go), but at least I got what I needed out of it.
        :D

        two weeks left for me to get te car back. i have already ordres about $600 worth of stuff from bavarian auto for the re-assembly...clips, clasps, moulding slides...etc.
        still need a sunroof, truck and hood seal....and a car cover to protect the new paint.

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        • rodrigo
          E30 Modder
          • Aug 2007
          • 923

          #64
          not too much more to report...the wait for the car has me impatient. got an IS lip to be painted black, some clean bottle caps that i will paint myself, and the little cilyndrical caps for the centers of the bottle caps.


          ...i hate waiting....

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          • 02stu
            E30 Modder
            • Jan 2005
            • 872

            #65
            Originally posted by rodrigo
            I'll be selling my used rubbers shortly...


            There is a joke here somewhere

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            • rodrigo
              E30 Modder
              • Aug 2007
              • 923

              #66
              Originally posted by 02stu
              There is a joke here somewhere

              lol...i meant the used rubber windshield and rear glass rubber gasket....and the used door seals, not rubber the way 'rubber' is used.

              :)

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              • rodrigo
                E30 Modder
                • Aug 2007
                • 923

                #67
                another trip to the dealer:
                window sill seals for driver and passenger windows
                pop-out window hardware
                2 roundels (+grommets)
                interior B-pillar panels

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                • rodrigo
                  E30 Modder
                  • Aug 2007
                  • 923

                  #68
                  Picture update!
                  This project is not moving as fast as other I have been reading about on this site, but none-the-less, here she is in the body shop:













                  Rear fenders have been rolled, but not pushed out. I'm hoping to have the car in 1 week or so...maybe I can start getting stuff together next weekend. The hood still has to come off, as well as the doors and boot lid for primer, and into the booth!
                  Last edited by rodrigo; 05-06-2011, 06:32 AM.

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                  • rodrigo
                    E30 Modder
                    • Aug 2007
                    • 923

                    #69
                    getting closer...
                    Last edited by rodrigo; 05-06-2011, 06:33 AM.

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                    • Brandon12V
                      E30 Fanatic
                      • Feb 2008
                      • 1318

                      #70
                      Hey bro, restoration is lookin great! i saw that you might need some contacts for trim and other such pieces. I know a guy here in Indy that parts out e30's for a living. he has TONS of trim/panels/blocks/transmissions fs. about 60% of used e30 parts on ebay are his. lol. Pm me and i'll give you his info tomorrow. I gotta find his number first.

                      dunno if you mentioned but what color are ya goin for?!

                      EDIT: Found it. 317.524.8331

                      Ask for Reggie
                      He's a great guy and gives KILLER deals on parts.
                      Last edited by Brandon12V; 05-12-2008, 09:24 PM.

                      Originally posted by Ryan...
                      It now emits a beautiful blue-ish yellow/green smoke from the exhaust?? No idea what would cause that color, but I assume its good.

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                      • rodrigo
                        E30 Modder
                        • Aug 2007
                        • 923

                        #71
                        I will give him a shout as I still need a few things.
                        Thanks.


                        Originally posted by Brandon12V
                        dunno if you mentioned but what color are ya goin for?!
                        Cirrus Blue as it came originally.

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                        • AlarmedBread
                          E30 Mastermind
                          • Sep 2006
                          • 1510

                          #72
                          Nice work, can't wait to see it painted.

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                          • YAN-3
                            R3V OG
                            • Jan 2004
                            • 6018

                            #73
                            Originally posted by AlarmedBread
                            Nice work, can't wait to see it painted.
                            word makes me wanna go out and detail the car all day long. good thread, keep us posted with photos.

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                            • rodrigo
                              E30 Modder
                              • Aug 2007
                              • 923

                              #74
                              :)
                              Thanks for the nice words, guys. Today I received the Euro Trim for the bumpers to eliminate the sidemarkers, and got 4 new rotors, pads, and both brake sensors. TOmorrow I am going to the dealer to pick up the rubber boot that goes in the gas filler neck cavity, and the styrofoam that surrounds the sunroof...the headliner (Microfiber BLACK!!) already arrived in Saturday (Thanks AutoArtUnlimited!!!!!)

                              I was told by the body shop that it should be painted by end of the week...Thursday I will stop there for more pics. By now the bumpers, rear window windlets, gas flap-door, and sunroof should be painted.

                              All I need is the suspension, which I am thinking is going to be Bilstein Sports and some kind of springs....still have not decided on the springs though. It seems the Ireland Stage 3 springs have the ride and the HR Race springs have the stance.

                              ...decisions, decisions....feel free to comment on the suspension!

                              :)

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                              • rodrigo
                                E30 Modder
                                • Aug 2007
                                • 923

                                #75
                                Originally posted by AlarmedBread
                                Nice work, can't wait to see it painted.
                                you aint kidding brother! no one os more anxious than me....I need these parts out of my living room!! :letitout:

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