i had no idea u went into this much depth in restoring her alex! can wait to shoot her this week! Speaking of which, when are you free?
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"Auto Detailing by Jake," servicing Southern California (LA, OC, and SD), Click Here: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1005861sigpic
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Nice find and good work on the resto. Congrats.
And TheJakeR detailer extraordinare makes an appearance, wassup man.sigpic
January 2012 COTM
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Originally posted by red325 View PostLooks good, willing to tell how much you paid?
Real Alpinas or Kopis?
And I'm not sure if I read this wrong or something, but did you buy the car, and then take it on a test drive and fully examine it afterwards? Seems backwards...
I worded it weird.
I inspected the car before buying and was ok with how it it was.
But once I bought it I inspected it with a fine toothed comb and wrote down the dreaded "list"
of what needs to be fixed/replaced/upgraded/modified.
Originally posted by Matt-B View Postcount the spokes, to tell if there real. and real alipina wheels have a key hole in cap.
sick and last half of pics i see red x's
and pictures should be up.
Originally posted by WhatWentWong View PostWhat 7 series is that tool kit tray from?
Unfortunatley the tools were missing.
Originally posted by kronus View PostNice wheels ;)
Also nice attention to detail. How does the Cup Kit feel?
according to forum myth the cup kit is tooo soft. but I'm pleased with it for daily driving. and I would like to do a driving school and an auto x in the future so it should be fun.
Originally posted by Hyelifecl View PostVery nice!
Originally posted by Jean View PostLooks good and good story!
Looks like your front left/right seat belts are different, and also don't forgot to replace old suspension bushings when you do your h&r cup kit install.
Yes the original seats in the car had different seat belt buckles
I acquired a mint set of vinyl boring economy seats which also had different buckles.
I purchased a matching set of buckles as noted towards the bottom of the build thread.
And I had a shop replace the rear subframe bushings and trailing arm bushings I just forgot to note it in the specs.
I'm planning on new control arms and e30 m3 control arm bushings when I add in the convertible sway bar.
then getting an alignment done.
Originally posted by E30 F34R View PostYou did a wonderful job on her! I think the only thing that sucks is the seats. I had them in mine and they are not all that grand to sit in. Nor pleasing to the eye, are you going for factory? I think a full set is in order, that is only me though.
I agree the seats suck.
the seats that were in the car looked fine but the mechanism for recling function would not work properly.
and one had a tear. The rear seat had a sharpie stain that would not come out.
Rather then wasting my time I just picked up another set of seats.
Long term goal is getting e30 convertible black leather heated sport seats with horizontal stitching.
not going for a stock factory look. more like it "It could have come from the factory look."
Originally posted by Mtriple View PostCongrats, keep up the good work!
Originally posted by Simon S View PostHells yeah !
Great work and nice documentation !!
Your car is looking amazing.
Originally posted by TheJakeR View Posti had no idea u went into this much depth in restoring her alex! can wait to shoot her this week! Speaking of which, when are you free?
Yes Sir
If your not going to do it right, why even start?
I have sunday off work, hopefully we can accomdate and plan something.
Originally posted by robrez View PostNice find and good work on the resto. Congrats.
And TheJakeR detailer extraordinare makes an appearance, wassup man.
I have only seen pictures of your z3 but it looks up to par also.Last edited by iwantspeed; 03-23-2010, 04:05 PM.
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Originally posted by iwantspeed View Post
Thanks man
I agree the seats suck.
the seats that were in the car looked fine but the mechanism for recling function would not work properly.
and one had a tear. The rear seat had a sharpie stain that would not come out.
Rather then wasting my time I just picked up another set of seats.
Long term goal is getting e30 convertible black leather heated sport seats.
not going for a stock factory look. more like it "It could have come from the factory look.".
My Brother owns an '89 Vert with the heated leather seats...SO nice in the winter.~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~
Instagram: @BWeissLeather
Current cars:
~ '87 325 M30B35 swap
~ '87 535
~ 01 540 Msport 6spd
~ '06 X5 4.8is
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Hey did you notice the duct seal replacement make a difference?Renting my rear wheel bearing tool kit. SIR
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c5...ps6debf0b0.jpg
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Originally posted by E30 F34R View PostMy Brother owns an '89 Vert with the heated leather seats...SO nice in the winter.
Originally posted by ///M42 sport View PostHey did you notice the duct seal replacement make a difference?
Kinda like while your already there type of part.
it looked pretty ragged too.
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I do approve, they are SUPER nice. I also love the horizontal stitching.~ Puch Cafe. ~ Do business? feedback ~ Check out my leather company ~
Instagram: @BWeissLeather
Current cars:
~ '87 325 M30B35 swap
~ '87 535
~ 01 540 Msport 6spd
~ '06 X5 4.8is
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Originally posted by E30 F34R View PostI do approve, they are SUPER nice. I also love the horizontal stitching.
they hold you in the turns much better then economy seats.
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how much did u get it for if you don't mind me asking.Late model granitesilber 325i convertible FS:
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=293701
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Originally posted by PaladinReed View Posthow much did u get it for if you don't mind me asking.
but not the 100-300 dollar craigslist find that have been popping up
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small updates
I ordered some Bosch platinum plus spark plugs.
I also special ordered a e30 specific sunshade from Irvine BMW ( Thanks Sean and Alex)
Currently a 20% discount on accessories
I couldn't combine my BMWCCA discount to get an additional 10% off but 20% is still good.
Just print the coupon, Limited time only
New plugs and anti-seize
Old vs New.
I was also happy to find that the previous owner had a set of bosch plugs too.
New sunshade, I picked it up from the dealer on Monday
Safe spot at school
furthest spot possible
You can't park in front or on the left side.
You can only park next to it one side.
Parked all the way towards the driver side.
Mirrors folded in.
sunshade up as well as the dash cover.
Culdesac shot in a private neighbor hood in south Laguna Beach.
We Convinced the security guard to let us in the neighborhood to take pictures.
Last edited by iwantspeed; 04-11-2010, 10:38 PM.
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