Introducing my E-30 and I

[Disaster Inc]

Hey...didja see this?

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47583

Luke

Thanks, actually I did, it's an option, though Bav auto has them for $189 each and I could pick them up - thats $756 ( no tax in New Hamster ) vs $680 plus shipping, so maybe. On another note Luke I've read with great interest your input on subs in cabrios and I have one in the trunk that I'd love to get the most out of. But thats a project for another day :)

Chris

[Disaster Inc]

Looks like a good start, welcome and it looks like you are already aware of the harsh criticism that is used frequently. Cant wait to see it with some Ronal's. You are very lucky being located around Boston since they have a great community up there.

Brian

Thanks, actually the harsh criticism keeps this place interesting. I used to frequent brickboard.com when I had my Volvo 240, and that site which has tons of good info is so dry it's like attending a wake.



Chris

[StereoInstaller1]

Thanks, actually I did, it's an option, though Bav auto has them for $189 each and I could pick them up - thats $756 ( no tax in New Hamster ) vs $680 plus shipping, so maybe. On another note Luke I've read with great interest your input on subs in cabrios and I have one in the trunk that I'd love to get the most out of. But thats a project for another day :)

Chris

Chris, apparently, cabbys aren't allowed to have bass.
Sorry.

Luke

[Disaster Inc]

Chris, apparently, cabbys aren't allowed to have bass.
Sorry.

Luke

Thats the feeling I'm getting... Maybe if I remove my trunk lid when I cruise with the top down? But then I'd have to worry about someone swiping my fifth bottlecap with the bald tire when I park it at the Taco Bell, fuck it, bass is over rated anyway.

Chris

[Tavern Gnome]

Thats the feeling I'm getting... Maybe if I remove my trunk lid when I cruise with the top down? But then I'd have to worry about someone swiping my fifth bottlecap with the bald tire when I park it at the Taco Bell, fuck it, bass is over rated anyway.

Chris

haha I know what you mean! I've had the back seat out of my cabby for the last week or so and I don't really miss it. Maybe its time to just build a platform back there! I dunno. Welcome aboard! Nice ride!

[Bimmerista]

Clean vert

[Wishno87]

i like the shadowlining, i should do that sometime. does the rear top seal rubbing on it cause any problems?

[delphini]

nice cabby dude.

[Van Westervelt]

Actually I didn't get any overspray in the interior, and the black tubes were missing from the PO (along with the correct washers on the shocks). I bought the tubes since, just gotta throw em on.

Good plan on the rears. And I can promise you, if you rattle-canned it with the rest exposed like that, you do indeed have overspray. You just might not know it.

Nonetheless. Very clean, and plastics seem a little too bland. I say put euros on it!

[Disaster Inc]

i like the shadowlining, i should do that sometime. does the rear top seal rubbing on it cause any problems?

Good question, I only did that part about 2 weeks ago, so far fine. I use SEM trim black, the stuff is the balls, been using their products for 20+ years with good results. I did the beat up wiper arms and the windshield trim (which was a puke tan) when I first got her, and 10K later looks as good as new. Clean well, scuff and shoot.

Chris

[Disaster Inc]

Good plan on the rears. And I can promise you, if you rattle-canned it with the rest exposed like that, you do indeed have overspray. You just might not know it.

Nonetheless. Very clean, and plastics seem a little too bland. I say put euros on it!

Actually after i typed my first response, I thought about it and your probably right on the overspray, though it 's not showing on anything that matters right now. In fact it would probably enhance the look of the beat rear seat at this point :). As for the euro's... I've thought hard about that, was leaning towards plastic because they seem to be easier and cheaper to acquire? Someone gave me a rough quote of 800 for new front and rear euros, but I haven't really looked into it. Would be interested if someone had a line on them as the look is not as common as the plastic.. thanks

Chris

[TopOfTheLine89]

Sick volvo, what happed to it? I love the the 240 body style.

[Stevie30]

What's wrong with classic diving boards? We are a vanishing breed. Some day they will be back in style!!! Nice vert and welcome to r3v.

[CleanAzzE30z]

Bumper tuck FTW!!! Nice cabby!! Cant go wrong with Alpine!!


Mariano

[jw 325ic]

very nice. good to see another alpine vert around. your car sounds like its gonna be clean. also, put some plastic polish on that rear window. itll be like new. trust me.