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My name is Earl, and I have a Stainless Steel bolt fetish =)

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  • EarlE
    EarlE
    Earl
    wrote on last edited by
    #1243

    It feels really nice=) I like the thicker sections around the top. Kitty actually sent me a euro cluster in the package too. I didn't ask for it but they had it laying around and figured I would like it haha

    museum sig 2earl.jpg

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    • jc43089J
      jc43089J
      jc43089
      wrote on last edited by
      #1244

      Looks great.  Those seats are pretty fancy.  Might I recommend Griots Garage leather rejuvenator.  http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/leather+rejuvenator+8+ounces.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search

      I have used this with good results on my seats and steering wheel.  It also smells nice.

      2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
      3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
      '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

      '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

      '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
      '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
      '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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      • EarlE
        EarlE
        Earl
        wrote on last edited by
        #1245

        Did it soak into the leather really well and darken it back up?

        museum sig 2earl.jpg

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        • jc43089J
          jc43089J
          jc43089
          wrote on last edited by
          #1246

          It isn't magic obviously, but my seats are much softer than they were when I got the car, and the spots where the shiny black coating is worn were penetrated the best, scuffs and light spots do darken from it.  Since it will be a while before you use the wheel you could use a bunch of mink oil for boots too.  That wouldn't be good to use if you had to drive the car right away as it is greasy, but you could let it soak in for a week and then wipe off the excess.  That should also moisten and darken the scuffs.

          2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
          3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
          '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

          '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

          '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
          '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
          '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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          • EarlE
            EarlE
            Earl
            wrote on last edited by
            #1247

            Last night I decided to swap my rear bench fabric. There are so many hog rings that this took forever. 

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            My old fabric was sticky underneath and just looked gross. The foam and frame was luckily nice and clean. 

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            I think this took me 4 hours or so to do. I was half watching Netflix and eating supper for part of it too. 

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            Now I just need the rest of the seats to arrive and I will be able to disassemble my passenger seat and put the "new" seat together. I also need to source someone to repair my drivers thigh bolster for a reasonable price.

            museum sig 2earl.jpg

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            • EarlE
              EarlE
              Earl
              wrote on last edited by
              #1248

              Car got trailered off to the body shop yesterday=) 

              Now to find a new shop spot

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              museum sig 2earl.jpg

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              • jc43089J
                jc43089J
                jc43089
                wrote on last edited by
                #1249

                That is exciting, big steps in the process.  Good luck finding a nice spot.

                2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                • Bassboy3313B
                  Bassboy3313B
                  Bassboy3313
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #1250

                  Great to hear man! That car is going to look great when she comes back.

                  CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                  • EarlE
                    EarlE
                    Earl
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #1251

                    I just ordered a small upper hatch spoiler to see how it'll look on the car. If I don't like it I will still have it painted with the car and I can then sell it for cost without losing much money=)

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                    • Bassboy3313B
                      Bassboy3313B
                      Bassboy3313
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #1252

                      Should look sweet imo. I always liked the look of hatch spoilers.

                      CHECK OUT >>> RAGE DRIFT DESIGNS <<< FOR DECALS AND MORE!

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                      • EarlE
                        EarlE
                        Earl
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #1253

                        I really like the AC Schnitzer hatch spoiler but it is too large for Kitty to ship to me=/ The one I ordered is much smaller but it should fit in with the rest of the car once it is color matched. We will see once it gets here=)

                        I also got my second to last box of interior from Germany yesterday 

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                        I am now just waiting for the door cards to come=)

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                        • YoungCRY
                          YoungCRY
                          YoungCR
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #1254

                          SWEEET!

                          Chris Young
                          BMWCCA #458972
                          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                          • B
                            B
                            B C
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #1255

                            What did the pirate say with a steering wheel in his pants??

                            "Arrr! Yer drivin' me nuts!"

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                            • EarlE
                              EarlE
                              Earl
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #1256

                              Nothing too new here. 

                              I just finished moving everything out of the current shop in preparation to move into the next spot once my car comes back. Right now everything is stuffed in my basement storage unit for my apartment=P 

                              Other than that my door cards arrived yesterday and I have been fiddling with the front seats. I got the passenger side disassembled, cleaned up, and reassembled with the Looping II pieces. I just need to get the plastic seat base pins and to remove the surface rust and repaint by the bolt holes on the rails. I am taking the drivers seat parts to an upholstery shop to see how much they will charge to replace the fabric on the outer bolsters since it is wore. 

                              My upper hatch spoiler has also arrived. I am waiting to hear word from the bodyshop so that I can go and test fit it. As far as I have heard, they haven't started on the car yet because they are trying to get their current work out of the way. I was told they were supposed to start at the end of last week but I am hoping it gets in at the end of this week or sometime next week.

                              museum sig 2earl.jpg

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                              • EarlE
                                EarlE
                                Earl
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #1257

                                I just dropped my seat pieces off at the upholstery shop. The guy said he will get me a quote by mid afternoon tomorrow=)

                                I also called the body shop and my car should be getting started mid next week

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                                • YoungCRY
                                  YoungCRY
                                  YoungCR
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #1258

                                  Pending paint any posibility this could be drivin to the October meet? Besides final body assembly just gotta shove in the motor and interior right? Soinds simple but your list of to do's has gotta be dwindling by this point :P

                                  Chris Young
                                  BMWCCA #458972
                                  1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                  • EarlE
                                    EarlE
                                    Earl
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #1259

                                    All brakelines need to be ran and I have a bunch of wiring to do. Unfortunately I don't think it will be in driving shape by then

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                                    • YoungCRY
                                      YoungCRY
                                      YoungCR
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #1260

                                      Ahh I figured. Look forward to hearing about the brake line work too.

                                      Chris Young
                                      BMWCCA #458972
                                      1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                      • EarlE
                                        EarlE
                                        Earl
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #1261

                                        Earl said:

                                         All and all the car has been good to me. Slowly but surely it'll get better and better. Though it is not my pride and joy, it works as a DD.

                                        Guess this went down the toilet....

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                                        • EarlE
                                          EarlE
                                          Earl
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #1262

                                          Earl said:

                                          ...but if I ever get money, this will be S54 powered. I promise.

                                          The beginning of this thread is full of lies...

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