Vein's BMW

[VeinAST]

That Stereo needs throwing in the bin. Ruins the interior. Too many stickers for me too.

Apart from that, I love it. I love E30's full stop.

Ta. As said, HU is temporary, looking for a cheapo Becker aswell atm.

Please do the kidney grills black like that one matt|H posted. It looks far cooler.

They were black Gaz but with the car being Vulcan grey with black bumpers and black grilles the kidneys in black took it away from the car slightly.

I think you should sell the car and set your self on fire for fitting that stereo. Just a tragic waste :dapprove:

You have some diesel at the ready? :rasp:

 

[Aluco]

Try setting diesel on fire, it's harder than you might think

ps. I f**king love this car.

 

[VeinAST]

Went to Sextons today local to me and saw one of these:

And I knew straight away it was exactly what I was after for the BMW as it ticked a few boxes; namely:
Amber illumination
iPod USB control
Slight OEM look
New
Kept the CD slot

Did a quick mock up in PS to see how well it worked/didn't work:

I know the make won't be to most people's tastes but as long as it does a decent job of pumping the music out i shan't be too bothered

They are also going to sort my wiring out for me as it's a true bodgery with 10+ spade connectors I'm not going to attempt touching that.

1st March is approaching ever so slowly!
Will be getting the rust and valance sorted out on the 6th March hopefully.

 

[Daz.]

I like that!

Mock it up in a ph2 dash please

 

[Bluebeard]

Looks 10 times better!

 

[Alastair.]

that goes wel mate

 

[VeinAST]

I like that!

Mock it up in a ph2 dash please

Here you go:

Ta Dan and Ali, it's coming together! Needs a good interior valet sometime too, my general hoover and dash dust won't cut it this time.

 

[Bluebeard]

For a decent proper clean, get the seats out.

The runners on BMW get so much crap on them, they need to come out of the car completely so they can be pressure washed off. (Then re-oiled obv!)

 

[Daz.]

Tempting!

 

[VeinAST]

Well, finally started driving this on Monday!

First drive was horrible as it had been standing since the first photos so needed a good run-in.

Got a new valance from a guy off the E30 forum Im on, the other day so that is waiting in the garage until I have the time to sand, stonechip and spray it.

Had a look while at Morrisons underneath the car today and tbh it's pretty sound thankfully, although the rust on the rear is slightly worrying! (Anybody that can cure this I'd be extremely interested)

Also removed the heck spoiler today to find some small rust on the bootlid and around the screw holes which could do with some attention! Although the bloody spoiler fell down the bootlid and put a nice big scratch on it

 

[VeinAST]

Next update:

Found out the wheels were buckled so purchased some second hand ones from an E30Zone trader and got them fitted the same day!! So I'm extremely happy now

And just purchased some of these:

They need an extra bracket welded on the bottom to fit but should be alot sturdier than the raggedy things I have at the moment.

 

[Hazza]

Here you go:

Ta Dan and Ali, it's coming together! Needs a good interior valet sometime too, my general hoover and dash dust won't cut it this time.

Just noticed this, thats my dash! LOL

 

[Fletcher]

Next update:

Found out the wheels were buckled so purchased some second hand ones from an E30Zone trader and got them fitted the same day!! So I'm extremely happy now

And just purchased some of these:

They need an extra bracket welded on the bottom to fit but should be alot sturdier than the raggedy things I have at the moment.

Gangstar seats

 

[VeinAST]

Gangstar seats

E36 leathers :rasp:

Cheaper than E30 leathers by far!

 

[TimR26]

Those seats look much better, wouldn't mind that stereo in my 172 either.

 

[VeinAST]

Picked up my new front seats this evening with Rich!

They are the shizzle! Will be getting these fitted ASAP

Will post some pics tomorrow if i can drag them outside if the rain holds off!!

Stereo should be rewired tomorrow and I'll have some sort of headunit in the car too

 

[VeinAST]

Spent today £214.90

New Alpine headunit from Halfords and Rewiring thanks to Sextons!

Soooooo good to have music in the car again

 

[Fletcher]

Spent today £214.90

New Alpine headunit from Halfords and Rewiring thanks to Sextons!

Soooooo good to have Susan Boyle music in the car again

Looks much better mate.

 

[VeinAST]

Looks much better mate.

LOL. Nice edit

 

[Alastair.]

same headunit as i have, alpine units are for grownups with the like for superior sound! nothing beats em.

 

[VeinAST]

Next update:

Recently purchased a Tech 1 Spoiler from eBay for a bargain and will get that sprayed/fitted when it arrives by the weekend!
Will look like this but in grey :rasp:

Also getting my adaptor plates ordered this week so the seats will be fitted by Performance Action Day hopefully

 

[VeinAST]

Rightt another update!!

Things purchased:

Brand new leather gear knob : £20
Leather handbrake cover: £5
Tech 1 Spoiler*: £62
2xAerosols of Vulcan Grey paint: £25.99

Gave it a bloody good wash and polish today (Im no detailer so don't expect anything amazing) after all the fallout that's been giving cars a nice brown appearance.

Was hoping to have my plates for my seats here too but they've not turned up

*This needed a bit of attention but I'm not very good with filler etc and I wanted it fitted by the weekend so a bit of sanding and some superglue and everythings looking OK.

Plastic part of the spoiler in primer:

And then it's first coat of Vulcan:

Trial fitting of the rubber part of the spoiler(pre-wash):

Leather knob and handbrake:

After wash:

Next update will be some pics from Castle Combe this weekend and then leather seats next weekend hopefully