91 318is Never ending project(s) journal

[82eye]

oh sweet. thought the seatbelt recepticle was nla. this is looking very nice. good work.

[monty23psk]

Got a few parts today to complete the passenger seat. New screws for the back panel and the seatbelt receptacle. BMW only makes it with the electrical connector. Not needed on the passenger side.

[monty23psk]

Here is the seat installed. Waiting for a new seatbelt receptacle from BMW and waiting for some more suede material to recover the rear panel and change the vinyl.

[monty23psk]

More prepping for the Vintage. I started on the rear end rebuild and got all the brake items removed. Next is to remove the diff/subframe.

I basically finished the passenger seat after all these years. Life and kids came in right after I finished the rear seat. I still need to prep and and paint the hinge covers and levers to recline seat forward for backseat entrance. Seat should go in this week so I can start the same on the driver side.

Here are the rails and even the rod(freshly painted with SEM) ready for the bottom seat. I decided to paint bar to remove the metal finish which showed a little oxidation.



Here is a freshly painted side molding. My original had 2 small cracks so I took it from donor seat. I want to get new stickers but having a hard time finding PNs. Might be NLA and only using reproductions is the way to go. Used SEM prep soap and then the BMW black color from Colorbond.


Here is the bottom put together with the molding, hinge and rail. I installed 4 brand new shocks.


Here is the final view before the trim pieces get installed. Took picture at a weird angle it seems.


I need to rebuild seat belt receptacle or will buy a new one from BMW.

[getouth]

I need a flashlight [emoji363]. PayPal ready....


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[monty23psk]

More prep for the Vintage, finally getting to finish my front seats to match the rears with mtech fabric and micro suede bolters. I first needed to clean up the rails on the passenger seat. A good wire wheel and then a few coats for SEM trim paint to make it look new. Here is one side done and the other still to go. Passenger seat rails are still in much better condition compared to the driver seat.

[monty23psk]

After having my front german license plate for 18 years and its probably older as I came from previous owner, I decided to get a new one from z-plates. Came quickly and looks great. Just getting the car prepped for the Vintage.

[monty23psk]

PMs replied.

[mjweimer]

Send me a PM and I will get you the part numbers and where I sourced the bulb and battery.

PM'd you for more info. I have like 10 of these flashlights laying around and probably should get a couple of them operational.


MJ

[monty23psk]

Interested in part numbers if you still have them. I have a spare and would like to try this.

Yes, Vintage is great. You'll love it. Will be there with 02 if sunny, or with 318is if rain forecast. Would love to see your car since mine is basically the same model

Send me a PM and I will get you the part numbers and where I sourced the bulb and battery.

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[jdt10768]

My OEM glovebox flashlight was getting worst and worst on light output. I found a DYI for replace the button batteries with a AAA version that home phone uses. This was done in Europe so sourcing US equivalent parts took a week to find but I got it. I opened it up and little by little solder in the new components and boy is it bright. The bulb is yellow but its has a bright white output around 5700K color.

Here is a picture of the insides:


Any one here going to the Vintage in NC? I registered on 1/1 and this will be my first time.

Interested in part numbers if you still have them. I have a spare and would like to try this.

Yes, Vintage is great. You'll love it. Will be there with 02 if sunny, or with 318is if rain forecast. Would love to see your car since mine is basically the same model

[monty23psk]

Received my MarkD 93 octane chip. Installed and noticed a smoother idle, more power in the mid range and overall a great decision.

Here is a pic of the chip prior to installation.

[monty23psk]

Gotcha.. that’s why I hadn’t picked it up.. the heated versions were NLA. think I first saw them on one of japandrew’s threads

I actually bought it from him. Not sure how many he sold. Its in pristine condition. I might keep it for my e28 m5 as it will have the wiring. Or maybe ask $200 for it to pay for other upgrades to e30 and recuperate what I paid. I havent driven it yet and hear you have to get use to it. If I love it, will just keep it.

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[bradnic]

Gotcha.. that’s why I hadn’t picked it up.. the heated versions were NLA. think I first saw them on one of japandrew’s threads

[monty23psk]

Been looking for a couple of those! Where’d you find it?

The non heated, dealer. Heated is NLA and got it on here in 2010.

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