BMW E30 Convertible Refresh

BMW 325i Convertible (E30), posted September 2010

This is the last of the e30 verts that I had in my yard. I bought it last year and just got the chance to bring it inside the shop.

It will get plastic bumperes swap + tricked front airdam, side skrts and rear valance, it will be dropped on some dope rims, it will get new top as well. The interior is already fixed, seats were partially recovered, few other small parts and updates will follow (MOMO, etc..)

just started to take it appart

3rd brake light eliminated and the holes are welded

All the dents, scratches and other imprefections are getting fixed

Plastic bumpers and front valance are ready for the swap

more pics to follow tomorrow..

few more pics from today:

working on side skirts

late style valance for plastic bumpers is on (test-fit)

bumprs are appart, dents are fixed, ready for primer

car is primered

different parts and trims are primered

my friend and I went and picked up a used convertible top with the frame in MINT condition today (black in color), so I am very happy that I don't have to put the new top on by myself !

And, these 2 sets are now in my warehouse, both are 4x100, the gold set is 6.5x15 ET 25 BBS RS 031 and the silver set is 7x15 ET 16 RS 070 (these are supposed to be super-duper rare), enjoy the porn

This morning on the way to Azevedo for the motor swap

and in the shop, ripping the old motor out

anyway, the old motor is out of my vert

the suspension is on ! Bilstein sports with H&R springs

update on the car, different parts are painted

the car will be painted today, will post more pics later

just painted and cleared

the car is being buffed/polished

front polished

back to putting the car together, few pics from today

front is almost completeted ! Will re-install the windshield, put all the interior back together, put the mirrors and sideskirts on and then put together the rear, more pics are coming !

OK MAJOR UPDATE - it's getting closer to the completion !

Just need to install the Reiger side skirts and the rear bumper with ACS valence (it will get painted tomorrow)

bought mint condition tail lights but the gaskets were shot

here we go - new gaskets !

then Levent ZM-Blue-Devil came in and installed the cluster with painted needles, Metal rings and an Alpina decal

Levent also helped me BIG TIME by bringing his magic box full of cleaning solutions, just take a look at the carpet and the seats

before

after

the seats

also, I finally balanced the rims/tires and put them on the car

DTMs (seen on the on the driver's side)

or Stock OEM (seen on the on the passenger's side)

Levent working his magic on the convertible boot cover (black dye)

Viper alarm being installed

few little updates:

went to the dealer to pick up couple of small items, turns out, they had the rear window gaskets in stock (the original ones were shot), so I grabbed them. Makes the appearance a little cleaner

new gasket next to the old one

in place

the bumper and rear valence needed a little bit of work, so it was all completed today, may get painted tomorrow !

I may have the car 95% completed by this weekend

Back to the project - with Leven't help (thanks bro!) put on the rear bumper and the side skirts, car looks sick in person ! The vert is very dusty in these pics, but this will give you an idea of what to expect. Just waiting for the cross drilled rotors to come in, will do the exhaust and few other small bits and pieces, and basically she will be ready next week (or so I hope)