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Last edited by bradnic; 09-02-2017, 09:41 AM.I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.
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Looking great Brad. Ill be sure to share my redyed interior as soon as its done...soon :-)Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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my euro front panel / euro valance is delayed AGAIN to OCTOBER 4!!! DAMN. Anyone know how to get 41331933772 sooner? ordered the damn thing end july!!!I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.
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Bumpers arrived! assembling now - will post pics shortly.
Not really happy with the re-chrome job but it's certainly good enough to mount on the car. Difference between the rechromed OEM front and the ECS repro front euro bumper is noticeable but nothing major - the repro is a little bit rougher/wavier in some spots, but definitely presentable. Chrome quality on the repros is excellent. They are made in poland by polcar (www.polcar.com)
If I had to do it over again, I'd buy the ECS front and rear kits and be done with it.I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.
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Originally posted by jeffnhiscars View PostLooking great Brad. Ill be sure to share my redyed interior as soon as its done...soon :-)I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.
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Last edited by bradnic; 09-02-2017, 09:42 AM.I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.
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Originally posted by bradnic View PostI have no doubt they will look amazing Jeff. The quality of your work speaks for itself.
I ordered some extra dye which should be here tomorrow so we may even have our cars back together around the same time.
What fun lolSeat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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Contrasting door pulls and map pockets can look fantastic. I think the colors chosen are critical though. black pulls on cardinal door cards or inserts works wonderfully. Black on natur or perl is too much imho. Chocolate on natur yes. Maybe black on grey but I doubt it. The two colors should be closer in shade and hue I think. Some contrast but not a lot of it.
Also reversing the scheme (light pulls on dark) has its own issues. Key I think is not too much contrast when you do that. My natur pulls will be on the dark houndstooth but with the light pattern matching. That balances things out well.
Can't wait to see your interior!!I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.
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Having a hard time with the front bumper trim. pretty clear how to use these bumper trim clips and they fit well in the plastic. they're used to hold the rear bumper rubber too
Unfortunately they don't fit very well on the ends of the front center trim. they're too small for the plastic mount and too low to stick through to the bumper. even bending the clip won't help.
callie-euro front trim clip2 by
UPDATE: Levent and hendrixvodu clued me in. need to pull the clips through to the back side of the bumper. also make sure the center barbs stick out far enough to grab the back side of the bumper when installed.
Originally posted by hendrixvodu View PostI know they sell different size clips
the realoem front bumper listing I used show a "Clip", part number 51111838076. This must be the large clip.
the realoem rear bumper listing I'm using shows a different part called "Clamp", 51111867927. It's definitely smaller.
Last edited by bradnic; 09-02-2017, 09:45 AM.I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.
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Originally posted by bradnic View PostContrasting door pulls and map pockets can look fantastic. I think the colors chosen are critical though. black pulls on cardinal door cards or inserts works wonderfully. Black on natur or perl is too much imho. Chocolate on natur yes. Maybe black on grey but I doubt it. The two colors should be closer in shade and hue I think. Some contrast but not a lot of it.
Also reversing the scheme (light pulls on dark) has its own issues. Key I think is not too much contrast when you do that. My natur pulls will be on the dark houndstooth but with the light pattern matching. That balances things out well.
Can't wait to see your interior!!Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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Found a couple of pics scattered around and added them to fporro's early model euro bumper DIY thread.
US at the bottom of course - holes for the bumper shocks and the trim above the aluminum DB bumper. Both areas are sealed in the euro car. Good pic to share with your body guy.
Last edited by bradnic; 09-02-2017, 09:46 AM.I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.
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Confused about the rear bumper caps.. posted this in the appearance thread too.
I know the end caps on early model chrome euro bumpers are different between the coupes and verts.. any luck getting the vert end caps to work though? they seem mount to the chrome side bumper pieces differently.
I'm seeing these part numbers in realoem, comparing an early model euro 323i coupe and an 85 euro 325ic:
bumper rear left and right (chrome)
51121922161 coupe and vert left
51121922162 coupe and vert right
51121888276 coupe and vert center
left end cap (not mtechnic)
coupe 51121888287
vert 51121937413
right end cap (not mtechnic)
coupe 51121888288
vert 51121937414
Pics of the caps front and back. note how they mount differently to the chrome bumper side piece
the front and back of the driver's side bumper (original part, sand blasted and rechromed - not happy with the result but that's another story)
Here's the coupe cap mounted on the chrome side piece. everything fits
The vert cap piece has a different mounting design
Not sure what to do about this. Could use some advice.Last edited by bradnic; 09-02-2017, 09:51 AM.I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.
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Rear bumper's in - looks terrific. Still have a few holes to seal but used TDE30's procedure
The vert end cap is held in place by a body nut and screw attached to the quarter panel. Unlike the coupe end cap, it rests against the end of the bumper rather than attached to it.
Original front panel/ valance going back in until I can score a 772. So fogs will have to waitLast edited by bradnic; 09-02-2017, 09:30 PM.I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.
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Trial fitted the front bumper setup with the stock valance. No fogs but man it looks great. Back off, getting the headlamp washer and euro smiley wiring done now. Will need to pull the front end off one more time once the 772 euro valance finally gets here.
Anyone ever retrofitted the euro rear fog setup with K9 relay? Would love to get this all done one time.
Heated seat harness is going in too. Interior should be here this week.I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.
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seats are back from justin. they really look wonderful. will post some decent pics once they're assembled and installed.
holding off on leather covered rear quarters, husco and arm rests until next year. been busy cleaning up the existing vinyl covered bits with Magic Eraser. If you haven't used it on your interior vinyl yet you're missing out - check out the difference on the tonneau cover.
headlamp washer system is in but still have some wiring to do. went ahead and installed the heated seat wiring harness too. tested with a spare heated seat and everything works.
picked up a trunk lid liner last year and finally got around to getting that in as well.Last edited by bradnic; 09-02-2017, 09:31 PM.I BUY/SELL REFURBISHED CM5907s & CM5908s
HOWTOs:
DB vert plastic bumpers
OEM Keys
MTech1 docs
88 ix Lach/Card
91 ic Calypso 3.1
86 Cosmo 2.7
OEM+ or bust!
reelizmpro: I will always be an e30 guy.. I still do all of my own labor
TrentW: There's just something so right about a well-built M20 in an E30
e30m3s54turbo: I save my money for tuner parts.
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