Hartge H27 piccies while the sun is out !!!

[E30BeemerLad]

mate, that's looking stunning

[e30topless]

mate, that's looking stunning

it's getting there Lee, just wish i wasn't working this weekend I have so much I want to get done

[Royalratch]

Awesome stuff. What did you use on the headlights? Are they new or just polished up?

[e30topless]

Brand new headlights ratch

[Dezzy]

Not sure about steelers waxoil. I perfer clear normally as it seams to go off a bit better than black.
Car really is gorgous I want one.

[Royalratch]

Thought as much - I might go new too though I haven't yet tried to polish.

Then again, the front-end is critical in establishing minty freshness.

[e30topless]

I did think about new smoked Hella's but on a silver car they might look pants,
so keeping it OE,
orange indicators ? yes please no clear wrongness here !

[Alex]

Looking good steve

[Simon13]

I did think about new smoked Hella's but on a silver car they might look pants,
so keeping it OE,
orange indicators ? yes please no clear wrongness here !

No they look good!

[leeparkes]

Hartge front spoiler temp fitted, think i should use some black Aluminium mesh behind the vents? I don't like the way you can see the origional valance behind it

Id get the valance black as you may still see it behind black mesh.

Excellent project

[StuBeeDoo]

Hartge front spoiler temp fitted, think i should use some black Aluminium mesh behind the vents? I don't like the way you can see the origional valance behind it

Id get the valance black as you may still see it behind black mesh.
Excellent project

Seconded. I'd do the valance and the brake scoops in satin. I'd cut the "air-con" slot in the valance as well for extra air to the radiator.

Coming along nicely Steve. Top man!

[Simon13]

you doing the shizzle underneath?

[spook]

The dogs bollocks

[e30topless]

Hartge front spoiler temp fitted, think i should use some black Aluminium mesh behind the vents? I don't like the way you can see the origional valance behind it

Id get the valance black as you may still see it behind black mesh.
Excellent project

Seconded. I'd do the valance and the brake scoops in satin. I'd cut the "air-con" slot in the valance as well for extra air to the radiator.

Coming along nicely Steve. Top man!

good idea Stu satin would work me thinks , maybe I should have fitted an aircon valance ?

you doing the shizzle underneath?

yes everything powder coated and or new , this is going to hurt my bank balance

The dogs bollocks

I hope it goes well , I can't wait to drive it

[e30topless]

just fitted a M3 bonnet liner not sure about this , I have new bonnet pads too can't really decide

[Alex]

just fitted a M3 bonnet liner not sure about this , I have new bonnet pads too can't really decide

i think some new foam bits from bmw would look better, personal choice though

what ratio was the diff you took out? if its out yet

[Theo]

That bonnet liner is from a 325ix or 325e (can't remember now) looks great in my opinion. Is that a nasty hartge badge stuck on the inlet manifold? Remove at once!

[e30topless]

diff not out yet, I am waiting for some axle stands so i can whip the rear beam off

wish i could fit a 2 post ramp in my garage

[Dezzy]

For what my opinion is worth mate i would go for new pads

Did they come from the dealer?

[e30topless]

That bonnet liner is from a 325ix or 325e (can't remember now) looks great in my opinion. Is that a nasty hartge badge stuck on the inlet manifold? Remove at once!

oh no, I knew you would spot that theo ! I am having another inlet done, the bmw emblem is not very good on this one hence the badge

[The_Diddler]

just fitted a M3 bonnet liner not sure about this , I have new bonnet pads too can't really decide

Fit the pads, i'll take this little morsel off your hands

Steve, you wouldnt want to see the state of mine at the mo, , found a little more rust as well, oh well its gotta get better hasnt it

Bonus is of course its travelling up to Bearymats bodyshop on January the 11th

[e30topless]

oh no ! where's the rust Paul ?

Pm sent fella

[The_Diddler]

oh no ! where's the rust Paul ?

Pm sent fella

Front jacking pads of course , both fecked, little prod with the screwdriver, and hello large hole .

Plus those metal discs in the rear footwells and spare wheel well, all fooked too

Plus side by tomorrow night the underside shoule be ready for primer then paint, Matts gonna touch up areas that may be affected by rust removals, piccies tomorrow

Not to worry it'll all be sorted by Matt

[Alex]

oh no ! where's the rust Paul ?

Pm sent fella

Front jacking pads of course , both fecked, little prod with the screwdriver, and hello large hole .

Plus those metal discs in the rear footwells and spare wheel well, all fooked too

Plus side by tomorrow night the underside shoule be ready for primer then paint, Matts gonna touch up areas that may be affected by rust removals, piccies tomorrow

Not to worry it'll all be sorted by Matt

Bloody rotten 4 doors, waste of time trying to save one

[e30topless]

it's amazing what horrors lurk beneath, even on the best/well cared for e30's
I'm sure it will be as new when matt has finished with it

luckily I have found nothing on my shell not a single bit

fingers crossed on tank/beam removal that it's just as good under there!

[Alex]

it's amazing what horrors lurk beneath, even on the best/well cared for e30's
I'm sure it will be as new when matt has finished with it

luckily I have found nothing on my shell not a single bit

fingers crossed on tank/beam removal that it's just as good under there!

I need a patch inside my front inner wheel arch about the size of a credit card welding in

its where the brake pipe goes into the engine bay, should be fun

[e30topless]

it's amazing what horrors lurk beneath, even on the best/well cared for e30's
I'm sure it will be as new when matt has finished with it

luckily I have found nothing on my shell not a single bit

fingers crossed on tank/beam removal that it's just as good under there!

I need a patch inside my front inner wheel arch about the size of a credit card welding in

its where the brake pipe goes into the engine bay, should be fun

it will be easier to fix when you remove the M42 donk

[The_Diddler]

it's amazing what horrors lurk beneath, even on the best/well cared for e30's
I'm sure it will be as new when matt has finished with it

luckily I have found nothing on my shell not a single bit

fingers crossed on tank/beam removal that it's just as good under there!

Thanks Steve, i shall ignore Alex

I took the wire wheel to any signs of split factory underseal/rust, lots of little repairs, However its amazing how far the rust spreads underneath once the underseal splits

Heres a few after:

1. Remove old underseal, grind rust
2. Apply "Krust"
3. Apply Zinc Primer
4. Apply Seam Sealer

Ignore the bottom of the arch, move along no rust to see here!!!!!











Steve, let me know and i'll remove, as its a bit OT

[e30topless]

not OT one bit fella ,
thats some extensive work going on there
are you re-painting the underside for the factory look ?

interesting to see how you have proped the car up without a rear beam,
I unfortunatly have side skirts (fitted and blended with tigerseal) getting in the way
maybe I should have done the underside before the paint job? I had no idea at the time how far i was going to go with this car,
amazing how projects can get a bit out of control !

[The_Diddler]

Steve, second picture down mate, jacked car up under diff, then placed axle stands with some pieces of wood under rear jacking points, solid as a rock, not budging one bit that, gives plenty of room underneath, got this idea from Trevor B7

Car is now totally up in the air, front axles stand located under lollipops

[Alex]

it's amazing what horrors lurk beneath, even on the best/well cared for e30's
I'm sure it will be as new when matt has finished with it

luckily I have found nothing on my shell not a single bit

fingers crossed on tank/beam removal that it's just as good under there!

I need a patch inside my front inner wheel arch about the size of a credit card welding in

its where the brake pipe goes into the engine bay, should be fun

it will be easier to fix when you remove the M42 donk

still want more power but it will have to wait, prehaps i should rebuild an m52 donk for it

[Dezzy]

Good idea. M50 manifold, American M3 cams, head skim and a remap. 250bhp all day long. Get it done.

[Alex]

Good idea. M50 manifold, American M3 cams, head skim and a remap. 250bhp all day long. Get it done.

american m3 cams bet they take some getting hold of

OT again sorry

[Dezzy]

eBay.com
Sorry say no more.

[jonny323i]

i think the proper pads look better than the m3 sheet looking good so far

ps when i get chance to see you ive got a momento for you!!!