Updated pics 30/07/07

[bmwscorpion]

Just looking at the pics again and IMO the exhaust tips look odd in chrome?
Would VHT Black stay on if i did it?

Depends on what material the trims are..
stainless, it would stay for a while but not forever, just keep painting them.
if they are mild chromed, grind the chrome off and VHT would work fine,

[mikeyboy]

YOUR CAR LOOKS STUNNING!!!!!!

WELL DONE!!!!

[bimmaman]

Tony, your car looks sweet mate, almost like your old one, which was one of my favourite looking e30s

How long did it take to swap the interior?, cos I'm hoping to do mine this weekend, but have no clue how easy it is, or how long it will take....

[Ajay325]

Tony, like Borat would say... ISSS NIIICE!

[OBs]

How long did it take to swap the interior?, cos I'm hoping to do mine this weekend, but have no clue how easy it is, or how long it will take....

Peace of p1ss Carl, 1 hour with a tea break

Fronts seats are 2x 17 mm nuts and 2 x bolts (Might be under some black plastic covers that pop off) per seat...

Rear bench: Remove the bottom first, just lifts forward and un-clips from where your calf's would be if sat down

Upper part: 2 x 10mm bolts at the bottom (Black legs) 1 each side then just lift upwards towards the rear window...

Cards: Various screws and clips...

Refitting is the reverse of removal!!

OBs

**Tony see you in a bit

[eko]

Carl,ill do you a deal on fitting for you for your grey centre console/glovebox/underdash panel

[tristan325]

Well done Tony, she looks awesome!

[doughboy]

I like that

[eko]

Well done Tony, she looks awesome!

Not sure how long ill be owning it though,couple of months maybe?
I much prefer pre facelifts so ill be keeping my eyes open for one i think

[old_skool]

Vulcan Bomber looks great Tony,

Thanks for your letter that arrived today BTW, Car is looking super cool, loving the clean look about it. This was one of the topics of discussion between myself and Bruce today and both agreed on what a great look it's got as it is.


Super quick time too

[tailoutcharlie]

how the hell did i miss this thread.

well done tony, the car looks feckin amazing, i really like the colour and dare i say it, i prefer it to your old car...just.

you dont hang around either do you,
















ps, put me down for one of those m50 conversions

[eko]

Dameon,you got it then,nice one

Chris id be inclined to disagree.Much prefered my old one just not with the rust.
Dont get me wrong this one is still the same car just different cover and i do like it too but it just doesnt have the same character
Ill enjoy it while i own it though and improve/mod it as i can

[SPADGE]

Liking that lots mate

Top job

[eko]

Cheers Spadge

Ive still yet to see or hear of another in this colour which does make it pretty cool
Wonder if i rang DVLA if they would tell me how many are still registered in this colour Grey,would they even know

[kuSt]

car looks class tony...quietly understated, def agree on getting the boot badge back, no badges always seems to have an unfinished paint job vibe!

[bimmaman]

Carl,ill do you a deal on fitting for you for your grey centre console/glovebox/underdash panel

Cheers Tony, sounds like a plan! All I need to do then is just sell my seats...

[eko]

Carl,ill do you a deal on fitting for you for your grey centre console/glovebox/underdash panel

Cheers Tony, sounds like a plan! All I need to do then is just sell my seats...

I can call and do it tomorrow if you like on my way home from Fritz?

[Kos]

been watching your progress mate, looks a nice stealthy weapon !

[eko]

Cheers Kos.Few teething problems with it right now but thats to be expected i suppose.
All under control though so should be up to scratch very soon

[bimmaman]

Carl,ill do you a deal on fitting for you for your grey centre console/glovebox/underdash panel

Cheers Tony, sounds like a plan! All I need to do then is just sell my seats...

I can call and do it tomorrow if you like on my way home from Fritz?

Well as it happens, the interior I'm getting is at Fritz's (still in Glenns old car at the moment) but we were planning to go up today to take it out anyway!

What time were you going up?

[eko]

^ Carl,ill be leaving Newton about 11 ish i think,what about you?

[bimmaman]

Not sure yet. I was thinking about the same time. I need to speak to Glenn to see what time he wants to go up. I was trying to ring Dave yesterday, to see if he was going to be about, but I couldn't get through to him. But I guess he must be if you are going up!!

[eko]

Yes hell be there,spoke to him yesterday and arranged today with him!
See you up there later then.My number if you need it is 07835 748302

[bimmaman]

Excellent! See you later

[brian325i]

sleeper..looks very well,i can see the character that your last one had is missing but this one is just as nice

[eko]

sleeper..looks very well,i can see the character that your last one had is missing but this one is just as nice

Cheers Brian

got loads of the little gremlins sorted today,well RandomDave did while i did Bimmamans interior
Extra exhaust mounting fitted to stop it rattling on the rear valance.
Sorted out the engine wiring properly,done a nice neayt job of that.

Then when Dave was going to try it up the road it just stopped dead.Traced the fault back to the plug which goes on the fuel pump.Wire was obviously broken inside cause if you moved the wires slightly the pump would work,let them go and it would cut again,ended up chopping a bit of wiring and new plug off a breaker and resoldering it back on.Just drove it 40 miles home and doesnt miss a beat now!
Nice one Dave,top job

[bimmaman]

got loads of the little gremlins sorted today,well RandomDave did while i did Bimmamans interior
Extra exhaust mounting fitted to stop it rattling on the rear valance.
Sorted out the engine wiring properly,done a nice neayt job of that.

Then when Dave was going to try it up the road it just stopped dead.Traced the fault back to the plug which goes on the fuel pump.Wire was obviously broken inside cause if you moved the wires slightly the pump would work,let them go and it would cut again,ended up chopping a bit of wiring and new plug off a breaker and resoldering it back on.Just drove it 40 miles home and doesnt miss a beat now!
Nice one Dave,top job

Excellent work! Your car looks just as sweet in the flesh mate, and your new centre console etc is gonna look cool as well

Cheers for doing my interior - it feels like I'm driving a different car!!

[eko]

Thanks Carl

[votivequagmire]

That's a beautiful job there.
Interesting choice going with the clear indicators instead of smoked.
What lump is in it? That's not a 2.5 is it?

[eko]

That's a beautiful job there.
Interesting choice going with the clear indicators instead of smoked.
What lump is in it? That's not a 2.5 is it?

Side repeaters were swapped yesterday with Bimmaman for his smoked ones.
Yes it is a 2.5

[greentouring]

EKO, long time no speak. I totally missed the thread about your old car.....what a bloody shame. However, this is one super-clean looking car; it looks awesome! I must admit, and I'm probably on my own here, but I prefer the old rims although you said they were crap. Anyway, super job, mate and very inspirational!

[Alex]

Nice and suttle just how i like it, love them rims

[eko]

Couple more pics.
Fitted a set of fogs from ChrisW.Drivers one looks misted but that just the camera angle.Finishes the front perfectly.
Also fitted Lux centre console/glovebox/underdash panel from Bimmaman.Ties in with the leather perfect and looks sweet,IMO of course.




PS if anyone has the same console and wants to get rid of the handbrake section PM me

[Chris-W]

Love the Interior.

[eko]

Chris you got the rear console for me?
Was about to PM you for one