A trip down memory lane...89' 325is + S52 inside!

[gkurey]

Another cool little tidbit...not exactly project related, BUT....it is relevant to my e30.

My dad happened to find the original brochure for this thing! It's pretty awesome and in great shape. Just another bit of e30 history to hang on to...here are a few shots I took while looking it over.









Enjoy!

[ethrtyiS]

awesome job man, its coming together very nicely. just needs a bit more low. :up:

[gkurey]

Thanks...I have these super tall tires which I think look a little goofy, and it looks more awkward the lower I go, haha. Also the S52 oil pan hangs LOW...but I will man up and spin it down once I get new wheels/proper tires.

[parkerbink]

Great build. Can't believe I missed it all this time.

Thanks for sharing!

[gkurey]

Hey all,

Got on with another mini-project I've been meaning to start...paint refurb! Most of the top surfaces are pretty oxidized; until today. I got a nice Griot's random orbital buffer from my parents for Xmas, but haven't had a good place to use it until I recently moved into a house with a garage. Since the major mechanical work is all done, my wife and I decided to give the car a good cleaning in and out, and then followed by some paint care.

To put it shortly, I'm amazed at how it came out! The buffer was awesome coupled with some Meguiar's Fine Cut Cleaner and Gold Class wax. I'm more than impressed with my car's original 22 year old paint. I may go back with some more heavy duty polish to try and get out some of the larger scratches...but with white it easy to hide them so we will see.

Here are some before and after pics of the hood:

Before


Before again


After!


The buffer! 6"


Look at the reflection...there was no reflection before! At least not one where you could discern my hand in.


Well worth the effort!


My wife did an awesome job helping me clean the inside...my carpets used to be filthy!


All in a weekend's work! Stay tuned for more updates.

[gkurey]

Quick update...finally got some time to do a little bit of painting of that (IMO) nasty chrome trim....hello shadowline! Didn't take many pics, but I have two...in progress and final product. I did them on the car...I probably should've taken them off, and I won't be very surprised if they flake a little...I had a hard time getting an adequate scuff on the trim without hitting my paint. We will see...for now, I think it looks awesome for the time spent. Pics:

All masked up and first layer down


Finished!


Cheers,
-G

[Rich@GTBPerformance]

Wow, looking good!

[bernzpeed]

sub'd. Your car will be my inspiration.

[MattAvino]

Great work here. That interior is sooo clean, especially since its beige!

[FunfGan]

Just read this whole thing, wonderful work. Looks like you have some wonderful fab skills.

[spiDmang]

that brochure looks awesome! lol

awesome build! keep her goin!

[Simon S]

Egg salad.

[gkurey]

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I was surprised to see this get bumped back up! I'm saving for some wheels and tires currently, hopefully I can get something squared away soon. I've got a small project to tackle this weekend on the car...if I do, I'll post some shots!

[gkurey]

Oh, and two shots from a recent meet!


DSC_0285JUL30SBUX_1 by gkurey, on Flickr


DSC_0295JUL30SBUX by gkurey, on Flickr

[gkurey]

Did a little work this weekend. I've had a replacement lens for the driver's fog for a while now but haven't ever gone to replace it. Since I had a long weekend this weekend, I decided to tackle it.

I followed a DIY on here...basically smashed the broken glass off, cleaned off the old sealing material and put on some silicone and slapped the lens on there....let it dry over night and all done! Car looks nicer for sure...here are a few pics!

Before:


Make with the fixy...


And one glamor shot!


Thanks for looking!