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by E30zone325I
Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:53 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BMW OEM Aluminum aka chrome window trims & door trims?
Replies: 13
Views: 533

Re:

That's not dangerlously expensive. I spent $500 usd on new bumpers that was worse. I think the trim is a good thing to replace..most all e30's have dullness and some dings/dents in the aluminum trim as well. I know mine has a ding in it. I also have to polish it 24/7 to keep the dull-ness from showi...
by E30zone325I
Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:22 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BMW OEM Aluminum aka chrome window trims & door trims?
Replies: 13
Views: 533

Re:

Ahh. Yesss that's it!. I don't care for shadowline on my color car. If it's expensive how much is it in USD> I don't know anythign about the Uk pound(s).

*Looks like I just need parts 1, 2, and 3.
by E30zone325I
Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:00 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BMW OEM Aluminum aka chrome window trims & door trims?
Replies: 13
Views: 533

BMW OEM Aluminum aka chrome window trims & door trims?

Is there a part # for these trims? I would absolutley love input from you guys about this because I would like to ADD new trim to my car while it undergoes it's restoration.. I checked ETK and didn't see it ? :? . I may have not looked in the right place. All I really need is the part #'s. Trim need...
by E30zone325I
Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:22 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Chrome/Aluminum door/window outline trim
Replies: 0
Views: 67

Chrome/Aluminum door/window outline trim

I am looking for the part number (ETK) for all trim on the side of the car above the windows...for a 4 door E30. All pieces. winkeye Could someone help me out? :) I have a post facelift car : 1988. I am not talking about the chrome on the front and rear window glass or the chrome on the door moundin...
by E30zone325I
Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:16 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Now my 318is cabby almost done
Replies: 102
Views: 6038

Re: Just a few pictures

Looks good..Zender's front spoiler for post facelift cars looks just like it.
I say get a Mtech 1 rear decklid spoiler.
The Mtech 2 looks out of place on a vert...then again verts look best with no spoiler and no trunk 3rd brake light.
by E30zone325I
Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:09 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: NEW Carpet!?
Replies: 15
Views: 502

Re: NEW Carpet!?

If the floorplan is the same atleast I can get a carpet for my 4 door. Since OEM are NLA...then I (gasp...) may have to go with the grey carpet offering from the custom carpet dealer I mentioned in my initial post. $200 USD. hmm..
by E30zone325I
Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:20 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: NEW Carpet!?
Replies: 15
Views: 502

NEW Carpet!?

I don't understand why the carpet is for "2 door" cars only. Will this carpet fit in my 88' 325i 4 door saloon?? :? My car is Cirrus Blue metallic. Leather Interior is "SILBER" or Silver grey. If I was getting a new carpet as such..I'm not sure what sample from the site below best matches. Here's th...
by E30zone325I
Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:12 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Headlight adjustment?
Replies: 3
Views: 271

Re: Headlight adjustment?

Thanks for the info. I Will definately try it.
by E30zone325I
Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:22 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Headlight adjustment?
Replies: 3
Views: 271

Headlight adjustment?

I noticed today that my hella euro ellipsoid headlights are aimed differently. The passenger side is up a tad, while the driver's side is down..touching the lower socket of the grilles. Here's a photo: http://www.fototime.com/BB67752AEAC353F/standard.jpg *Keep in mind the driver's side is the Left h...
by E30zone325I
Wed Jul 02, 2008 4:15 pm
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: what head unit would look best in an e30
Replies: 95
Views: 5333

Re: what head unit would look best in an e30

I'll have to post a pic of my Panasonic Cd player. (2006)
I have one in my 325i & my brother has one in his E30 M3.
Very subtle and goes well in an E30.
by E30zone325I
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:23 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Non-Operating Fuel gauge!
Replies: 2
Views: 103

Non-Operating Fuel gauge!

I'm having a major issue with my fuel guage not working. The odometer is still working..but the guel gauge has failed. I noticed when I smack the dashboard it starts to work and be accurate..but later it fails again. I hate not knowing how much fuel is in my car! What can I do to repair this issue??
by E30zone325I
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:17 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: What do you think of these rims?
Replies: 5
Views: 324

Re: What do you think of these rims?

Lots of the US guys are running these..as they are dime a dozen here. Regardless they are very nice! I do love the look. I'd be in for a set but I'm not too thrilled about the price $545 USD and the 0 offset which "could" result in stretched tires. For $600 USD I can get a nice set of 17's, 5 spoke ...
by E30zone325I
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:04 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: 89-91 Facelift Aplina Front spoiler.
Replies: 1
Views: 154

Re: 89-91 Facelift Aplina Front spoiler.

I'll just go for it..not that other's opinions won't sway my decision (they may but I highly doubt it) I'm just worried about "warping" or any other storage issue that may occur for an item sitting in storage for 19-20 years.. We'll see were I'm at restoration-wise in terms of my budget. I feel as i...
by E30zone325I
Mon Jun 30, 2008 5:23 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: 89-91 Facelift Aplina Front spoiler.
Replies: 1
Views: 154

89-91 Facelift Aplina Front spoiler.

Hey guys.. I'm going thru a US importer of Alpina parts to purchase a Aplina rear decklid spoiler..& I started thinking about getting a Alpina Front spoiler instead of another "IS" lip. Guys: What's your thoughts on this option.. 8) Do it OR don't Do it? I am lowered 1.5. Sachs Sporting Set suspensi...
by E30zone325I
Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:56 am
Forum: In Car Entertainment
Topic: Std. Speakers...Time to get new ones.
Replies: 3
Views: 198

Std. Speakers...Time to get new ones.

I have the "premium sound" stock upgraded speakers.

I want to replace all speakers..(does anyone know the sizes and diameters of the front speakers (near the kick panels) and the rear deck speakers... (I believe they are 4x6 :? ?)

Also: What's a good brand to go with!?
by E30zone325I
Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:48 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Wheel offset Question.
Replies: 8
Views: 401

Re:

Well to be honest the car is in the shop undergoing a strip-down restoration. The wheels are going to be customized..cirrus blue metallic centers to match the car's body color. Either way I have 205/60/14 and 195/60/14 tires. both sets are new too. So It should be easy to figure out....once I get my...
by E30zone325I
Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:48 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Wheel offset Question.
Replies: 8
Views: 401

Oh here's a photo of the 14" BBS wheels I got...as shown on my uncle's 86' 325ES (US spec)

I'll have to take pics of the wheels in my garage when I get around to it.
The tires and wheels are MINT.

Image
by E30zone325I
Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:16 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: Daryll's Back - 1989 325i Convertible updated July 1
Replies: 39
Views: 1634

Re: Daryll's Back - 1989 325i Convertible

Nice looking! I always liked the Mtech 2 kit. Being from the USA..and doing an extensive restoration (Concours prep type) I'll still take lots of criticism from you guys because of my 1988 faclift style body with aluminum big bumpers. (Oh and the fact I skipped over swapping for new plastic euro bum...
by E30zone325I
Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:09 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Wheel offset Question.
Replies: 8
Views: 401

Re:

I wonder if the ET30 BBS 14x6.5 will have a stance similiar to my ET25 15x7 Racing Dynamics RGP wheels?
by E30zone325I
Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:08 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Wheel offset Question.
Replies: 8
Views: 401

Re:

I guess ET15 won't work. Hopefully the wheels will look extra nice then if they are stock fitment in the fender wells.
(Looks TOO Tucked inward for my tastes!)
by E30zone325I
Sun Jun 22, 2008 6:28 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Call me crazy! ?
Replies: 23
Views: 1026

Re: Call me crazy! ?

That's for later...I'd want them custom painted like my 14's possibly if the 15's would be my "best" set of wheels. I have to worry about The car: paintwork and fit and finish stuff first to ensure the best restoration I can afford. Wheels are just a simple bolt on bolt off thing. They change like s...
by E30zone325I
Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:56 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Wheel offset Question.
Replies: 8
Views: 401

Re:

I know that..but the wheels won't look aggressive enough on the car in Et30. Et30 will basically look stock...and the wheels to me will look "tucked inward" too much.. like any stock wheel looks. right now I have ET20 16x7 wheels and I also run ET23 17x7 wheels..nice stance and a nice filled out loo...
by E30zone325I
Sat Jun 21, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Call me crazy! ?
Replies: 23
Views: 1026

Re: Call me crazy! ?

Nothing to take pictures of yet..other than the parts. The car looks the same. The wheels are just a small 14 inch basketweave..nothing special other than the fact they are practically in perfect as-new condidtion. I'll post a picture of them when I have the chance. The centers are gold. Gold won't ...
by E30zone325I
Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:48 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Call me crazy! ?
Replies: 23
Views: 1026

Re: Call me crazy! ?

Ok..SEVERAL months later I am replying to say that the project is slightly underway!. I've realized that the Alpina spoiler will get damaged in 1 month time.. especially since I have spring hats/perches in the front mated to H&R springs and Bilstein sports. Result is front is "slightly" raked ..a ta...
by E30zone325I
Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:24 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Wheel offset Question.
Replies: 8
Views: 401

Wheel offset Question.

I have a set of mint 1986 14x6.5 BBS wheels..not sure of what model. They are not oem bmw wheels..they were purchased through BBS in 1986. Wheels have been in storage and believe it or not have no more than a year of service to their credit. They are Practically new straight from the 80's. Gold/Poli...
by E30zone325I
Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:45 am
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 wheels: Center Bore issues
Replies: 4
Views: 314

Re: E30 wheels: Center Bore issues

whoops your right... Spigot rings are "centering rings" right? :?:
Well atleast... in the US all I know is the term centering rings.
by E30zone325I
Fri Mar 28, 2008 11:24 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: E30 wheels: Center Bore issues
Replies: 4
Views: 314

E30 wheels: Center Bore issues

I'm looking into aftermarket wheels made by MKW
4x100 Centerbore is 73mm.

I know the E30 centerbore is 67mm...so what can be done to make these wheels fit? :?
by E30zone325I
Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:21 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Call me crazy! ?
Replies: 23
Views: 1026

Re: Call me crazy! ?

Yeah It sure is a crazy thing to do...I've had lots of good times in this car over the last 12 years... I don't want to just quit on it...so I'll weigh the options...A newer 06 E85 or the favorite e30 I've grown up with! All scarcasm aside.... Currently the E30 is the choice to make...will still be ...
by E30zone325I
Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:32 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Call me crazy! ?
Replies: 23
Views: 1026

Re: Call me crazy! ?

Still about ready to go on with this! I've been kicking this idea around heavily :idea: However on the side I have another option...just go buy a 2006 Z4 3.0. I'd have to ditch the stored e30 and the daily driver though. I don't want to do this....but it seems like no shop seems "ready" to talk to a...
by E30zone325I
Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:23 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: my 323i wit new pics
Replies: 30
Views: 1551

Re: my 323i

Pfeba also made black rubber/foam rear decklid spoilers...same material as the black rubber lips of the mtech 1 decklid spoiler.... & the material used on the black rubber/foam Mtech optional spoiler offered in the USA 86-87 (anyone know what I'm talking about? It was a option..you could get it thr...
by E30zone325I
Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:15 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: New member but not new to e30's
Replies: 16
Views: 1014

Re:

Just noticed this post..Hehe.. My brother got his e30 m3 in 2005...at that point I had owned my 325i for almost 9 years. :eek: I'm happy that my bro is behind the wheel of a E30 though...he had a US Spec 88 M5..before he decided to buy the E30 M3 and send it off for a complete restoration...I was gl...
by E30zone325I
Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:37 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: my 323i wit new pics
Replies: 30
Views: 1551

Re: my 323i

Pfeba also made black rubber/foam rear decklid spoilers...same material as the black rubber lips of the mtech 1 decklid spoiler.... & the material used on the black rubber/foam Mtech optional spoiler offered in the USA 86-87 (anyone know what I'm talking about? It was a option..you could get it thru...
by E30zone325I
Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:33 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: my 323i wit new pics
Replies: 30
Views: 1551

Re: my 323i

I think the proper spelling for the Spoiler's manufacturer is Pfeba...& I believe the part was manufactured in Austria.

(If I recall correctly..that's old info that's been stored in my head)
by E30zone325I
Fri Oct 12, 2007 7:28 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: ''Obssesion'..........by BMW..........
Replies: 28
Views: 1405

Re:

Those wheels are off the chain! :cool:

I see they say BBS? What model? Spokes look like Borbet B weaves.
Whatever they are they sure are NICE!