It's a rescue!

[robrez]

Looking good.

[Cabriolet]

Damn dude! Nice build! Can't wait to see it done!

thx man. getting a hair closer.

Rolled her out side for the first time today. sorry the cell phone shots dont do the Avus Blue justice.

put the powersteering rack in with new tierods and and boots.
then i gout about 1/2 the wire harness in. and the second rear side window.

20130616_143959 by Eric Berger, on Flickr

My dad picked up these wheels and tires for only $150 so i bought them to put on this car until i find some Euro weaves.

20130616_141941 by Eric Berger, on Flickr

20130616_143945 by Eric Berger, on Flickr

here is a close up of the color. the phone cant focus on it because it is so shiny. needless to say im super jelly of my wife right now.

20130616_144009 by Eric Berger, on Flickr

[e30serg]

Damn dude! Nice build! Can't wait to see it done!

[Cabriolet]

Hey OP, don't let the budget get you down. There is a big difference to me between what you did for this E30 versus buying a newer car, in pride of ownership, demonstration of your dedication, and a very unique and meaningful automotive purchase.

I'm sure you're wife will love it and r3v obviously already does... so don't get bummed out!

it's coo ill get the wire harness in. in 2 weeks and have interior back together in a few weeks after that.

[evandael]

Hey OP, don't let the budget get you down. There is a big difference to me between what you did for this E30 versus buying a newer car, in pride of ownership, demonstration of your dedication, and a very unique and meaningful automotive purchase.

I'm sure you're wife will love it and r3v obviously already does... so don't get bummed out!

[Cabriolet]

sell the cabby and finish this.

Im dealing with only weekends and trying to turn down work for other people

[golde30]

sell the cabby and finish this.

[rob&e30]

wow best 4 door build I have ever ran across EVER!

[C!ph3r]

cool deal. yeah i dont have the time or funds for this level of restore. and all new trim is on the list. straight from BMW huh? yeah that pricey. well good luck with the build. and congrats with the girl. my wife helps out on occasion too. so i know you have yourself a rare bird there. we are blessed men.

[Cabriolet]

HOLY CRAP!! just read the entire thread. your comment about my lukebox question prompted me to read this thread. you sir are an inspiration. let me ask you a couple things if i may. i am doing a revitalization on my e30. i would call it a restoration until i read this thread.

if you weren't changing the paint color, would you have gone as far with tearing everything out like you did? i want mine repainted but i am keeping the same paint color.

and 2, where are you getting your carpet kit?

tearing as far down as i did, i would never do again. when finished i'm looking at a $20k and 1000 hours of work. it would have been smarter for me to just get her a 330i zhp. if you want to get the paint done, spend the money on quality paint. and do all the prep yourself. then get all new trim and call it a day.

i will most likely get the carpet from bmw when i have $800 to spend on it.

[C!ph3r]

HOLY CRAP!! just read the entire thread. your comment about my lukebox question prompted me to read this thread. you sir are an inspiration. let me ask you a couple things if i may. i am doing a revitalization on my e30. i would call it a restoration until i read this thread.

if you weren't changing the paint color, would you have gone as far with tearing everything out like you did? i want mine repainted but i am keeping the same paint color.

and 2, where are you getting your carpet kit?

[Cha Ching]

Ouch, I ask because I just did the same thing to my car only with a $16 roll of peel and seal from lowes. I was curious as to what the real stuff would have cost me and how much of a difference there is between the two products.

Did the "Peel n Seal" stuff from Lowes make a difference in lessening road noise??

[willworkfore30s]

Ouch, I ask because I just did the same thing to my car only with a $16 roll of peel and seal from lowes. I was curious as to what the real stuff would have cost me and how much of a difference there is between the two products.

[Cabriolet]

Do you mind me asking how much those 9 sheets of Dynamat set you back?

$155.32

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00020CB2S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[willworkfore30s]

Do you mind me asking how much those 9 sheets of Dynamat set you back?