My project 84 318i

[Mtriple]

I spy an E39. Are you holding out on us?

Also, what do you think about painting the needles on the analog click to match your gauges?

[Jean]

Finally got it lowered, this time with just basic H&R Sport springs (previously gc coils, then e30m3 springs, then 325i springs).

It could be 1/2" - 3/4" lower but for a DD this is fine, not too low and better than stock.







Also replaced the HVAC panel with another one in better condition, along with A/C switch.



Four matching lock cylinders are with a local locksmith along with a master key cut from the car's vin, once I get them back I'll get them installed.

[Jean]

el bob - Can't do, we have to deal with SMOG here so it wouldn't be legal :(

Gave it a bath and finally got the seatbelts swapped and installed new seat belts buckles.

Thanks Blunt and Levent!







seat / belt buckle



Pretty straight forward to do, after you remove the back seat and panels. A total of four 17mm bolts to remove and one plastic seat belt guide clip.









Side by side show for reference, older vs newer style belts.



The b-pillar covers are also different as well.





Finally..

[el bob]

Hey I'm loving this car, please let me know if I can help you with any of the turbo M10 stuff! (If you are still throwing that idea around)

[SpartanTiger81]

Mtech 1 badge is 10.95 shipped on Bavauto.

[Bey]

You're going to sell her?!? NOOO. Once you slap on those Mtech 1 pieces Im sure you'll change your mind.

How much did the Belt Buckles and Mtech 1 steering wheel badge go for?

[Jean]

She won't be up for sale until I get her lowered, put a new top end (rebuilt head, cleaned up manifold, tb, injectors, oil pans are sitting on the shelf just need to order new gasket kits) and throw m-tech1 front/rear valances on her. Maybe then I'll change my mind ...

[SpartanTiger81]

How much are you going to sell her for? I wouldn't mind purchasing it, as is..I would have to sell my car first though..

[Jean]

Bunch of small things to the tune of $240 lol

Covers for the basketweave center caps


for the m-tech1 steering wheel


belt buckles again, early ones are NLA so I upgraded to newer style belts. these are 72 11 1 941 409s


diag port cover


euro flashers for the front fenders, 63 13 1 367 801 and 802


expanding nuts for the flashers 51711874203


also for the flashers 63131378066


screws for the euro flashers 07119906734


these are under the car infront of the gas tank, they crack/break over time (protection plate/air guide per realoem)
16 11 1 179 429 and 16 11 1 178 949


realoem listed two different types of knee pad screws, so I ordered both sets
these are 51451914869 and 51451916579


rear shelf seatbelt clip, mine was broken


seat belt guides for the front belts, these are behind the covers in the b-pillar, two more for white car. keeps the belts closer to the body.


ignition ring thing


various door panel clips, clips for the door sills, and clips/expanding nuts for the euro flashers

[SpartanTiger81]

Any update Jean?

[deutschman]

yeah it just feels really funky. but i know it does what it should. makes my dad happy.

[Jean]

Got the overhead panel swapped for a mint one, original one had the vinyl seperating from the board in places.

Before:


After:


M-techI wheel, thanks Bruce!



Shot of basic interior, with dirty carpet, I need to clean it.



Washed it, need to polish and wax still to get rid of the water spots...maybe next week.

[Jean]

Works fine. I've had headunits that cost more than an e30 (ampless alpine with 24bit burbrown dacs) but this does everything it needs to do just fine for $150.

[deutschman]

my dad has that head unit in his car. dont like it. hope you get another one.

[Jean]

I was thinking about painting the outer trim black, might do that.