A Distraction of Sorts: My 1991 BMW 318is

[Simon S]

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[CubbyChowder]

another night shot for fun:

[DaveDel82]

Looking good! The current paint condition actually adds charachter

[CubbyChowder]

Looking good! The current paint condition actually adds charachter

haha that's funny, a few other people have actually said the exact same thing. I'm still repainting it though

[noE30]

Cool build man, love the custom roof rack.

[CubbyChowder]

Been compiling some parts lately. First off is a Nardi Classic 360mm with black spokes in pretty awesome condition. I got it for a good price on eBay, so I'm really excited about it. Also ordered a Nardi hub adapter:



Next is a set of US Ellipsoids which I acquired in a trade with a forum member for some parts I had for sale. The lenses have light pitting, but I've been reading up on how to polish the glass so I will be doing that. I'll also be taking them apart and smoking them.



This was a local craigslist find. I've been wanting a stereo, as I'm locked out of mine and haven't gotten around to finding out the code yet. I just haven't really wanted to spend the money on one yet. Found this posted for $80, apparently in perfect working condition, so hopefully that's the case. Can't wait to finally have music in the e30:

[SloJoe]

Guy who sold you the oil must have been a tool bag. Cute thread Mikey hope the 02 has a few tarps with this weather :-(

[CubbyChowder]

Got an awesome christmas gift from my lady :D:

New OEM iS front lip with RyanG Splitter. Can't wait to see this painted and installed:



Also, I made a video tutorial for shortening the front strut housings and assembling the Ground Control kit. This is all footage that I was saving for my video build, but I realized a lot of people could benefit from it if I make a separate tutorial video. I'll still use most of this footage in the final video build for my e30, so I guess this kind of also serves as a sneak peek. Watch in 1080p if you're interested:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Q7xUSNRyLI&feature=youtu.be

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[hfabricius]

Excellent video!! I'm so glad someone made something like this, I will definitely watch it again if I get the GC coilover conversion before doing bags.

[Zreberlcoe]

Where did you get the mounts for your roof rack?

[CubbyChowder]

Installed my Nardi Classic today, now I just need to figure out a horn situation (don't mind my lame shift knob haha I'm having a custom wood one made as I write this):




Also started to take my US Ellipsoids apart in preparation to be smoked. I managed to shatter one of the lenses because it got too hot and I barely tapped it with a metal chisel and it exploded in my face haha so that was stupid. Glad all the glass is off though, it was kind of a pain in the ass to get them separated:

[Zreberlcoe]

You are by far the most creative and talented person I have ever seen with their hands. The way you can just go at any project and it turns out better then I expected. Excellence.

[CubbyChowder]

You are by far the most creative and talented person I have ever seen with their hands. The way you can just go at any project and it turns out better then I expected. Excellence.

Wow man, that's a huge compliment. I really appreciate the kind words, makes me super motivated to keep doing what I do! Thank you.

[Jboss12]

You are by far the most creative and talented person I have ever seen with their hands. The way you can just go at any project and it turns out better then I expected. Excellence.

Agreed.

That steering wheel is making me want was so bad. It looks amazing in there

[Zreberlcoe]

Wow man, that's a huge compliment. I really appreciate the kind words, makes me super motivated to keep doing what I do! Thank you.

Aaaaaand I might just steal your idea with that roof rack. My dad has an old Nardi wheel from his roundie TII and i don't know where to get an adapter but I think the matching wood color is sooo cool.