1988 325i convertible

[maestego]

here is my project which i just brought,taken now quite few photos today....
it needs some work to the trim and a rear n/s arch to do,running it very good and rear bumper i think needs replacing....front mud flaps missing but new replacements came with car
few plastic bits missing but got them but overall she great for the price i payed

[maestego]

not shore which blue it is but its some sort of bark blue





need some sort of cleaning stuff to taken this crap of my roof any ideas which to use,anyone??? look like its been near a tree..

[maestego]

[PG325]

Use the Renovo clean and seal roof products with a brush and powerwasher, you'll be surprised how that will remove the mold.

[maestego]

thanks for the info i have now ordered some of that cleaner stuff...i'll let you know how i get on with cleaning the roof..

[maestego]

today after the posty came with the bottle of Renovo cleaner and wow it good stuff but will need doung again thow,
check it out







just the bumper to find now and arch work to sort

[maestego]

new set of rims on the e30,bargain price £60

[Gouki]

Not keen on the wheels mate, original 15" crossspokes would look better. Do like what you done with the roof, looks much better, must have used a bit of elbow grease there.

[maestego]

Not keen on the wheels mate, original 15" crossspokes would look better. Do like what you done with the roof, looks much better, must have used a bit of elbow grease there.

im not keen on bottle cap or cross spoke rims to much work to keep clean so went for these.....the roof was very hard work to get clean and needs doing again at some point....got find out now how to keep the rain out from droping on the driver seat front(drops from drivers sun visor)
next is to replace the rear bumper which a bloke down the road has a good clean one,just got to unbolt it from the car first...
then get the rear n/s arch sorted....

[Gouki]

got find out now how to keep the rain out from droping on the driver seat front(drops from drivers sun visor)

Wow you have the same problem as me! I have water coming through from the sun visor as well onto the seat. I think I found the reason. On mine the right handside of the hood I think is off alignment so needs to come forward slightly. I'm sure there must be a way to adjust it. Water seeps through the pin hole lock for the roof.

[maestego]

got find out now how to keep the rain out from droping on the driver seat front(drops from drivers sun visor)

Wow you have the same problem as me! I have water coming through from the sun visor as well onto the seat. I think I found the reason. On mine the right handside of the hood I think is off alignment so needs to come forward slightly. I'm sure there must be a way to adjust it. Water seeps through the pin hole lock for the roof.

i found my problem is that the as u turn to lock it it has play on mine only on my drivers side that my problem

i had the mobile phone kit taken out today and did the rear bumper abit better(no more rubbing on the rear body work)
bumper brackets are buggered so will need new one(or good used ones) ordered new long wheel bolts for the spacers for the alloy i have fitted as they are to short(4 turns and thats it,trying my luck but not drove it any where untill they come)

new mp3 player fitted now and pair of jbl speakers fitted to rear panels (under cover still ) need to buy a pair for the kick panels now...and got plans to make a fitted sub box in the boot (more idea's on that instill would be great !!!)

will post new photo's tomorrow of hand brake consol replacement and few pic of the rear bumper...

[adit]

good work maestro, er...montego, keep at it mate

this is mine:

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 34&start=0

[maestego]

replaced console,fitted sport switch just need to glue the set strip now.




rear bumper abit better than befor but still alittle bent in the middle




bumper befor


removed the old in-car phone but had to leave the aerial for the moment untill i found an elecy radio aerial to replace it

[maestego]

one job has been done,see photo




both wiper arms are next to be done

[B7]

Have to agree on the wheels. Just do not suit an e30 IMO. Sorry.

I may have some indigo bolter panels that are better than those if you are interested. See my thread on how to change them. Rear seat looks like it may re stitch.

[Blitz]

Is that an OEM car phone?

[maestego]

Have to agree on the wheels. Just do not suit an e30 IMO. Sorry.

if had the cash to pay for some posh alloys you wouldn't get much change out of 1-2k USA inport which do look better than anything it the uk so my £60 did well

[maestego]

Is that an OEM car phone?

vodafone that was in it but didnt have the handset,shame

[adit]

Have to agree on the wheels. Just do not suit an e30 IMO. Sorry.

if had the cash to pay for some posh alloys you wouldn't get much change out of 1-2k USA inport which do look better than anything it the uk so my £60 did well

you say WGAF but you obviously do, which is why you are doing some good work on the car to get it up together.

opinions on here are usually constructive imo

[maestego]

Have to agree on the wheels. Just do not suit an e30 IMO. Sorry.

if had the cash to pay for some posh alloys you wouldn't get much change out of 1-2k USA inport which do look better than anything it the uk so my £60 did well

you say WGAF but you obviously do, which is why you are doing some good work on the car to get it up together.

opinions on here are usually constructive imo

budget is small with this project so any cash i can save is better as there is lots to do,there are some really nice wheels out there which my pocket carnt go to...i may crome paint them....
got to sort out the body work first and other things and then start on my other e30 320i needs work for next mot(few little bits of welding) befor the convertible go's under cover for winter.

[B7]

Have to agree on the wheels. Just do not suit an e30 IMO. Sorry.

if had the cash to pay for some posh alloys you wouldn't get much change out of 1-2k USA inport which do look better than anything it the uk so my £60 did well

you say WGAF but you obviously do, which is why you are doing some good work on the car to get it up together.

opinions on here are usually constructive imo

So I take it he won't want any help with the leather then?

If you post photos of your car, be prepared for critisism. It's simple.......

[maestego]

all great fun today with replacing the rear bumper,some one local to me had one and just got to take it off the car which i did.
here some photos and now looks great

old bumper



replacement bumper fitted





now im in need of these plastic clip thing from the flap,any got any or can i buy then new???

[maestego]

just brought this for my gate's

[maestego]

change of plans now,brought these bbs alloys.
that more like it.




pic of my lovely pair of e30's

[Jhonno]

Even 14" BBS' are much better than the previous wheels..

Nice to see one being given a bit of love. Keep it up.

[ah]

Wheels, a whole lot better!

[tonybtonyb]

You can get the hood flaps from main dealer mate.

[Andyboy]

change of plans now,brought these bbs alloys.
that more like it.




pic of my lovely pair of e30's

Thank Christ for that. Those other alloys were shocking!

Good progress being made though - it's turning out well.

[tonybtonyb]

What...it looks so much better now!

[maestego]

been driving my 320i saloon these days now due to the weather and i do miss the power of the cabby thow than the 320i but 320i is a good shopping car thow
soon the cabby will go to bed undercover very soon as my driveway gate's are nearlly finished....

[maestego]

well i have the drivers seat taken out and striped so the hole in the leather is to be repaired.....
had my crome look number plate surround come and just fitted it to the rear now will have to get a pair of nice number plates made up....

[LavradorE30]

Lookin good your Cab

[Gouki]

Looks good with the BBS's on.

[maestego]

thanks im very fond of my e30's as i've missed them for so so long,8-9 years is i think to long just one other e30 is missing (a touring)