my first e30 (lots of pics)

[navytapaul]

Did some more work yesterday, changed over to 20w-50 vr1 and bought some silverstar ultra's but the tip was broke off of one, so I have to take them back. Also cut off half of the truck tip the PO installed to make the car louder a.k.a. sound terrible. Still looking for a magnaflow on cl

[JinormusJ]

Wut?
Late model valence with DBs?

Other than that, clean car. I've never myself been a fan of the blue interior, but it's lookin good. Like the pinstripes :up:

I have a stock muffler that's been gutted. It sounds great, but not as good as a true aftermarket one. Good if your on a budget though!

[navytapaul]

It's an 88 IX, last year for the db's. I'd just go ahead and do the bumper swap, but it's not my car

I'm keeping my eye open for a clean tan interior, or just dye mine. I'm not really sure yet

[stamar]

I love the blue seats actually.

I have never repaired tears as big as the one on the passenger seat but on the drivers seat go for this

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Master-Manufacturing-Leather-Vinyl-Repair-Kit/13432580

Or shop around for essentially the same stuff in a closer to navy blue.

now for the passenger seat. I dont have a perfect idea for you but I would actually take just that end peice off another seat and redye it sounds most reasonable.

I think if you can bring the blue back to life it looks better than any tan.

[Vivek]

Looks pretty good. Holy hell though...600 grit is fucking rough to wetland paint. And I wouldn't even stop with 2000, you must have used a pretty heavy compound (like turtle wax rubbing compound, shit's insane) to make it look that good.

[navytapaul]

I love the blue seats actually.

I have never repaired tears as big as the one on the passenger seat but on the drivers seat go for this

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Master-Manufacturing-Leather-Vinyl-Repair-Kit/13432580

Or shop around for essentially the same stuff in a closer to navy blue.

now for the passenger seat. I dont have a perfect idea for you but I would actually take just that end peice off another seat and redye it sounds most reasonable.

I think if you can bring the blue back to life it looks better than any tan.

they've been growing on me, maybe I'll just completely redo them

Looks pretty good. Holy hell though...600 grit is fucking rough to wetland paint. And I wouldn't even stop with 2000, you must have used a pretty heavy compound (like turtle wax rubbing compound, shit's insane) to make it look that good.

I started with 600, then 1000, 2000, rubbing compound, polishing compound, then finished with wax. Wasn't going for show quality, but it came out pretty good for my first time ever wetsanding. Until I can get it repainted, it'll do for now

I pulled a 20mm sway bar and a new style airbox at the yard, found out I had a mangled end link too. Isn't much of a difference, but better than the 18.5mm that was on it. Car seems a little flatter during turn in now.

[navytapaul]

Replaced all the alternator bushing today and cleaned up the engine bay a little. Also drilled a small hole in the bottom of the tps to let the built up oil drain out. Glad to finally stop the belt from squealing, it was driving me nuts. Only thing I really need now are some plugs and she'll be good until I can save up for a 5 speed swap. Also found a 3.25 LSD and a 3.73 LSD at the yard.

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[marshallnoise]

You need to update your thread. :o