Bought a POS, this is R3Vs fault

[2mAn]

SoCal Vintage was great as usual, but sadly I was there for only about 100 minutes. This pic at the entrance is a good snap shot of the variety you see. My POS, a Baur & a RHD Touring.



I spent more time chatting with friends than actually looking at BMWs... oh well, at least I remembered to take a pic of my car.



On my way home, I saw Mr Speeeeeeeeed Co himself James Pumphrey. He was also at the show and departed early. Bad pic, because Im not a photographer... and was driving.

[McGyver]

Seeing the difference between the painted and non-painted sections of your grill makes me think I should probably paint my grill.

Your car is coming along nice!

[2mAn]

good on you for posting more than one photo of your car every two years

The real shocker is if I can keep a car for more than 2 years!

Which reminds me, MrBurgundy today marks 2 months of ownership and its still here. You owe me a coke

[kronus]

good on you for posting more than one photo of your car every two years

[DEV0 E30]

you go girl.

[2mAn]

A bribe to a boatowner got me a nice care package, requisite with a $2 biill that used to be worth $2. Was nice to get a few minor items crossed off the list.


Took the car up to Newcombs Ranch on Friday, but it was a much quieter GVBC.


I was alone with my tripod and an empty lot....



Noticed how bad the grille was as I had been neglecting painting it since masking is a b!tch... well, afterwards I had to... what a PITA


I hope you see a difference

[McGyver]

However, once I was actually under the car , it became obvious why there was no backing plate used. The lower support had been previously hit and was no longer flat, so back to POS status of using random hardware I had and using 4 of the 5 holes…

I had the same issue with my car. I took my time lining up the skid plate to use rivnuts, then mangled the shit out of it with crappy drill bits. It looked like shit, but the skid plate bolts up nice and is plenty strong.

oh and before I forget Ireland Engineering had their open house and even though I wasn’t in attendance I was able to pick up a brand new Billet 272 cam and a front strut brace. Cam will be a someday-project while the strut bar is going in with the rest of the front suspension.

Goddamnnit! I was in LA that weekend and didn't think about checking for any local events! I would have run in the Manhattan Beach 10k, but it sold out like 3 days before I found out it lined up with my trip. I didn't have a ton of spare time, but I woulda tried to get to IE for an hour or two...

[2mAn]

I got the 3D printed brackets and new us spec lights very happy . Who cares if they aren’t oem I prefer new lights

I agree, I was on the fence and then I noticed the ebay ad that I was watching was down to his last set so I said f'it and bought them along with the brand new Uro lenses. Now I just need an actual foglight switch to see if they work haha

Thanks DEV0 E30 Its coming along nicely. Once I get the steering rack done I will have done the main, major things I wanted to do.

[DEV0 E30]

Really starting to come together as a respectable shitbox. And I mean that in the most endearing way, because I am jealous your shitbox runs. :P

[prisonerofdoom83]

I got the 3D printed brackets and new us spec lights very happy . Who cares if they aren’t oem I prefer new lights

[2mAn]

Approaching the final look on the face, sort of... this is kinda what I started with. missing fogs was something I wanted to replace.


The cowcatcher fogs are hard to find and I ended up finding a set of 3D printed adapters which use the basic early model fogs. Install was easy and looked good.


I was tempted to help Bezos but decided FCP Euro was a better source to purchase as they will replace these fogs free of charge.

One item closer to less sh!tbox...


Thought I should finally put a sticker on the car before I run out.

[DEV0 E30]

Also, don't forget to stash some drugs / keepsakes / flash drives behind it before you put it back.

[roguetoaster]

its ghetto but you can wrap your **** with electrical tape until it fits snug

[s14brent]

Main annoying cosmetic item is the check panel keeps falling out because that front sunroof panel is deteriorated & current drivability issue is the alignment pulls slightly to the right.

Just the right spec of POS :)

its ghetto but you can wrap your check panel with electrical tape until it fits snug

[MrBurgundy]

Not sure of the round one but I believe the flat one goes to the door, gang.

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