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Starting from scratch.... '89 325is Build.
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Originally posted by samiam3356 View PostI thought they were supposed to be 97 up m3 CA's.
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The Interior 2...
Ok. So, here is where we stand on the interior. I would love to give you guys more, but I had a crazy weekend dealing with a jealous girlfriend… Ok, enough about my personal life! So, when we left off the back seat cover/filler was just pulled out of the car. Over the past week some more resin and reinforcement was added and sat to cure. With all of that finally cured up, I moved on to trimming it to a more manageable size.
Here are some photos of how it was at this point:
From here I had to place the piece in the car again to get some more fitment sizes. I trimmed the top and saturated the remaining dry areas of glass with resin.
Here are some photos of the final saturating:
With that done, I fitted the piece back into the car to make final measurements for a bit more trimming.
Here are those fitment pictures (I placed the fire extinguisher on the piece too to ensure it would hold the weight):
Although it does look a bit messed up in the pictures, it is getting a bit better each time. Clearly I still have some trimming to do along the sides. After that, it will take the headliner foam that went on the side panels and the black ultra suede. Once again, more on that next time.
Ok so. From there I had to make a decision on what to do with my HVAC equipment. The PO had cut the heating and cooling piping at the firewall and the heater box was cracked pretty bad. So, I decided that I would pull it all out. It seems like my car is inching more and more towards a track car every day. However, I am still able to justify it; the car will primarily be a weekend/summer car, so I shouldn’t run into to many problems. The removal process is not to difficult when you car is as disassembled as mine is. First off, make sure that all the cables and wires are disconnected from your dash and remove the dash. I didn’t really think the proccess through and I pulled out the parts one by one. However, if you are removing everything, start from the blower motor. Remove the covers and the motor it self. From there, there are four bolts on the firewall that hold the heater box in. With that done, you should be able to pull out the entire assembly and disassemble it from there.
Here are photos of my step by step removal:
Sorry I’ve been slow on the updates lately but I will be back up to speed next weekend. Thanks for reading!
-Noble
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Originally posted by freeski27 View PostSame thing. 1996-1999, the 95's are different.
Two links say otherwise:
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Are you keeping the heater out? Wouldn't it be nice to have...incase you get any overheating problems...you can toss the heater on...dunno if you can do so otherwise...(SOLD) 1988 327i Build Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=155086
1970 Gruppe 2 2902 M20 Turbo Build: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=373891
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Originally posted by 88SuperETABD View PostAre you keeping the heater out? Wouldn't it be nice to have...incase you get any overheating problems...you can toss the heater on...dunno if you can do so otherwise...
I've never heard of that? Turn on your heater to cool down your engine? I guess I understand how that would help a little, but is it really very effective. In all honesty, if i run into any over heating problems... I'll be pulling over to source the problem. I don't think I would be turning on my heater to attempt to get it back to my shop.
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Originally posted by Mstngcobr761 View PostHalf tempted to take my HVAC box out now. How long did that take you w/ taking the dash off and all that
Just give it a shot. Feel free to ask me any specific questions if you've got them.
Note: The only thing that was really tough (minus dash removal and whatnot) was removing the blower motor housing (the one with the flaps on it). I ended up breaking a plastic tab or two. Doesn't really matter though because I don't plan on using the heater equipment.
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Originally posted by freeski27 View Postyeah I am leaving it out.
I've never heard of that? Turn on your heater to cool down your engine? I guess I understand how that would help a little, but is it really very effective. In all honesty, if i run into any over heating problems... I'll be pulling over to source the problem. I don't think I would be turning on my heater to attempt to get it back to my shop.(SOLD) 1988 327i Build Thread: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=155086
1970 Gruppe 2 2902 M20 Turbo Build: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=373891
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Originally posted by TrentW View PostWow--you're in Connecticut and you won't have any heat? Is it because you're just trying to save weight or what?
Second, the reason that I took out the system was because it was not functional in its current state. I had two choices: spend the time and money to fix it, and then never use it; or, just take it out all together, and save space and weight as a bonus.
Considering what I will be using the car for... I went with the later.
As for using the heater as means to cool the engine? I would rather not drive at all, then drive around with the heat on full blast every day... particularly in the summer. Your friend should look into a better cooling setup...
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