325i cabby project (Update pg3 Front end)

[Alex]

you would probably need a whole solar power station to power a welder on solar

[TPS]

I was thinking about getting the gear and handbrake gaiters in matching beige.

Should I?

Why don't you fit rear leccy. windows? I've just manged to fit them on the moredoor, very easy upgrade

[Blitz]

Got the wheels for £97 inc delivery. The Subaru Impreza wheels are mint and are wrapped in Bridgestone potenza RE71's wrapped in 205/55/15. Just need the tyres. Not one spec on the wheels.

That white mark is the label.




Thanks Ollie for the rare leather non ergonomic gear knob


Nice rot free, straigh cab wing

[Ollie_bwoii]

Mo I've got a pair of E34 gaitors in beige, they probably don't fit an E30 but do you want me too mock them up in place on my car, so you can see if you like the idea of beige gaitors?

Nice deal with them tyres btw, you'll get some money back on the rims I would have thought...

[Blitz]

Yeah that would be great. Going finally start work on this car as I just finished for this year.

[Blitz]

Failed its MOT today.

Brake lights not working (Fixed now, fuse)
One of the washer nozzle not working (Fixed now, unblocked)
Drivers side indicator not working. (Working on it)

[Blitz]

Failed its MOT today. On stupid things.

Brake lights not working (Fixed now, fuse)
One of the washer nozzle not working (Fixed now, unblocked)
Drivers side indicator not working. (Working on it)

[Alex]

Dont want to sound ignorant, but why take it when obvious things are wrong

[Blitz]

Never bothered to check. Fixed the indicator now.

[Alex]

If its any consolation non of my indicators work

[Blitz]

MOT booked for later today.

[mabz]

bloody mot's!!!good luck with it dude

[Ollie_bwoii]

bloody mot's!!!

Why's that? Surely there a good thing, to fail either a vital part of your car is not working as it should, or it's a rotten sh1tter.

Mo I hope your getting a free re-test? Otherwise why didn't you think to check over the car?

[Blitz]

bloody mot's!!!

Why's that? Surely there a good thing, to fail either a vital part of your car is not working as it should, or it's a rotten sh1tter.

Mo I hope your getting a free re-test? Otherwise why didn't you think to check over the car?

Yeah its free retest 2 weeks. I didn't book the MOT and I was rushed in the morning.

[Blitz]

Just got back. Passed no advisories.

[andrew320i]

Why's that? Surely there a good thing, to fail either a vital part of your car is not working as it should, or it's a rotten sh1tter.

Alot of other countries dont have mot's, like australia and there doesnt seem to be many car related incidents! Mot's can be a bloody nightmare, but I do see why you say there a good thing!

[Blitz]

Got these components. Half the price they are in the UK.

[Blitz]

Bumper off. Worst wing I've ever seen.

[Alex]

any rot in the wing blitz? or just rough?

seems the norm for prefacelift lights, wish someone did a cheap aftermarket plastic unit

[Blitz]

I dont think its rotten but its going straight in the bin. Does not fit and some pikey screwed in in.

I have to wait till the end of July to get the left hand side resprayed

The more I look the more it needs a full respray but its too much money.

[Ollie_bwoii]

Mo, what was involved in taking off the front bumper?

[Blitz]

Mo, what was involved in taking off the front bumper?

Two bolts behind the at the front and two inside the wing. Bumpers really light

[Ollie_bwoii]

Which bolt's?

http://www.bmminiparts.com/GetGraphic.a ... 007&type=Z

[Blitz]

15 and 16. 16 you have to remove the wheel arch liner.

[Ollie_bwoii]

Thanks for that Mo.

Mine has gone a bit rusty underneith like yours, so going to clean it up and paint it.

What are you going to do with yours?

[Blitz]

What happend?

Masking tape is just so I dont scratch it when removing the bumper.




Need to respray the valance. Notice the Boysen rear box. (Thanks gooner1)
Chrome exhaust trims

[Blitz]

Got the wing off. I've been poking it with a screw driver and its all solid. Just grinding down the surface rust with a drill and wire wheel and then putting some Bilt Hamber rust converter.

When I've finished do I clean the area, spray anti rust primer, then satin black? Should I put some under seal on top again?

[Blitz]

My cabby's going to the body shop today for some paint and welding. I really want to get it finished by next Monday so I can take it to German night at Ace Cafe.

[Blitz]

Chosen BBS's with new Bridgstones, valves and balanced.


4x75 rms


Eibach's

[ImysE30]

Same amp as the one i've got, think mine's a A3 though, sound good

[Blitz]

Nearly finished, just a few bits and bobs. Still need to do the tappets and fuel filter. Driven about 200 miles in it. Left hand side was resprayed. Excellent job and hit my wallet very hard. Paint looked better then the orange peel ridden new BMW's in the dealer.

Its very dirty

[Alex]

Well done looks great, how much was the side respray if you dont mind me asking?

[ImysE30]

Looking good Mo

Just need to drop it and fit centre caps now

[Ollie_bwoii]

Looks like a nice paint finish, but they could have been a bit more thorough with the masking, and not got overspray in all the arches.

Plus is that dirt or a weird masking line on the inside arch lip on the back? And actually just noticed what's going on with the arch line in the second to last photo?

[Blitz]

Sorry thats dust and polish. Haven't cleaned it yet. No over spray here. Top quality job.

It was the left side that was painted.