My e24......MASSIVE Update page 8 AUDIO & now re trim

[bab-91]

Great work, Kos. Big fan of this car, I'm looking forward to seeing the recaros when they are finished.

[jimbom30cab]

Superb work there !!!

More updates needed

[Kos]

Cheers all

There will be other bits happening, there's a couple of minor things that need attending, and they're going to b expensive

However, I want them done so they will be done

Kos

[Kedge]

Kos, could you ask Btrim what they recommend for cleaning/conditioning the bison leather (or suggest something yourself) as from what I've been reading lately things like Gliptones conditioner are a waste of time on modern leathers due to how they've been coloured. Not sure whether that's just more towards the cheaper leathers like Dakota though.

[bss325i]

Dave, the recaros I had done were in Nappa.

Also, Nappa is period correct as that's what was used in highline E24's and E30's with extended leather such as Motorsport convertible and M3's.

Kos, those recaros look in fantastic condition especially the bolster foam. Will look epic in bison!

[Kedge]

Ahh, my mistake, thought I'd seen somewhere bison being mentioned.

[Rav335uk]

Those seats look in fantastic shape Kos.

[Kos]

Kos, could you ask Btrim what they recommend for cleaning/conditioning the bison leather (or suggest something yourself) as from what I've been reading lately things like Gliptones conditioner are a waste of time on modern leathers due to how they've been coloured. Not sure whether that's just more towards the cheaper leathers like Dakota though.

Dave, the recaros I had done were in Nappa.

try this

I've always had excellent results from it

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/zaino-z-9 ... rers_id=61

[Kos]

Nappa is period correct as that's what was used in highline E24's and E30's with extended leather such as Motorsport convertible and M3's.

as mine is an 86 car, i wanted to avoid the nappa

Kos, those recaros look in fantastic condition especially the bolster foam. Will look epic in bison!

Those seats look in fantastic shape Kos.

i didn't want to het some that were completely knackered. trying to replace and re build foam is aggro

the price i gave for the was quite decent too, £700 which is about £300-500 less than what they go for on the continent

I should be able to get some money back for he original covers as well

[TPS]

So, another update (even though the work was done ages ago

the audio

I had the Front Speakers are 6.5" Hybrid Audio Imagine Component set, installed in some bespoke builds, they were initially powered by a JLAudio amp.

It peaked up so now they are powered by a Hertz HDP-4 1000W RMS digital amplifier in Active format. This means every speaker has its own power supply, no crossovers needed (all controlled by the Bit10)

The door cards stripped (this photos sent to me by the installers. No may would take this much care when taking things apart would they) and they were sound deadened







in the back i had 2 10' JL Audio W6's powered by a JL1000/1 V2 amp in a ported box, It was low wobbly bass and i wanted it to be tighter and more controlled

So, had sealed box made from marine birch ply and and the subs now fire up to the rear shelf. The box is solid mounted with steel rods (you can make them out in the photo), No energy loss and no chance of it moving

the box is not a a think of beauty, its pure function. It is also cross braced internally



you can make out box supports going to the rear shelf



and the new cover panel. we could have moved it further back but that would have meant making a new floor. The space left is more than ample for me




I also installed an audition Bit 10 sound processor. It takes the singles from the HU and turns it digital, it infects make the HU redundant bar as a sound source and for volume control. Due tot his at some stage i will install a period correct HU

The sound, it warm its clear. you are not killed by harsh trebles from the tweeters, the bass will upset you if you want it to but i don't. its just there when i want to listed to some hip hop.

its more than loud enough but that was not the objective here. the objective was SQ and it is happy playing some opera and its happy playing rock. all it needs is a slight adjustment for the bass from time to time and thats it.

here's a link to Studio InCar who did the work. its to their website blog and worth a read

http://www.studioincar.com/blog/

When will this heap of shit appear in Max Power?

No Classic Cars Magazine, It's a great read Malcolm

[ImysE30]

Gonna be epic

[B7]

Looks great in the feature Kos. You come across as quite sensible!

[Kos]

Looks great in the feature Kos. You come across as quite sensible!

But I am sensible

[Kos]

a couple of scans from he magazine

[spook]

Looking to getting mine out soon Kos, epic turds.

[jimbom30cab]

Great mag article there Kos

[Kos]

Cheers guys

a couple more photos from the photo shoot, nice action shots as well

[Kos]

So the car is at B trim

Head lining is done (in black and a matching period correct cloth) and work on the seats is progressing. It was a tough choice deciding which leather to use but I decided to go with a BMW Bison hide which added to the cost. It's got a lovely grain to it which gives the interior character.

Here's some teaser shots

[Kos]

More photos, seats are being built back up and should be done by early next week

[Kos]

Its nearing completion

should be collecting it early next week

[S38B38]

These seats...................

[csl]

Those seats are fantastic. Quality workmanship right there.

[Kos]

long over due update coming

[Kos]

[Steve]

It's looking great Kos, before you know it the E24 will have it's own short film.

The update is very, very overdue now !!

[martauto]

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Wow,,,,, Superb car !!!!

Mart.

[bab-91]

It's looking great Kos, before you know it the E24 will have it's own short film.

The update is very, very overdue now !!

Taking the p*** at this stage.

[Kos]

have a photo

[Steve]

Great photo, Dave's car looks so good with Marlboro livery as well.