Non-BMW Stuff on a BMW Forum

[gilber33]

New steering wheel in and mocked the front up. Gotta take the bumper back off to hammer in the tow hook bumper support some more and make sure all the headlight adjusters spin. 

[gilber33]

Got a little more of the engine back together. 

Also, working on putting in the M3/318is engine harness covers. The harness in the car was so stiff from 30 years of being in the same position so I had to pull out the harness and trim off the rubber coating. Will mock it up and then wrap it in the fabric harness tape. 

[gilber33]

This was way more difficult than it needed to be. 

[GunMetalGrey]

It looks nice with the wiring all tucked up in there!

[Jdesign]

But the results are WELL WORTH IT!

[gilber33]

Jdesign said:

But the results are WELL WORTH IT!

Yes, in the end it was worth it. Also got new headlight covers to help clean up the front of the engine.

[gilber33]

Getting the engine almost all put togrther. Accidentally tossed out the radiator rubber mounts with the old radiator so waiting for new ones of those to finish that up. 

[rampelsauce]

The old dirty delphin is looking good!  Can't wait to own it again after you get bored.

[gilber33]

Lol. Well, lots of credit to you for so much of the powder coating in there.

[Jdesign]

Looks very nice indeed. Getting close!

[gilber33]

Other than the exhaust a few small things in the engine, the big stuff is all done. Last few to do's are remote door lock thing install, new head unit that blends in better than the cheap one I got last year, would like to attempt to peel the tint off. 

Got some bmw center stickers 

And finally put my family stick people on it. Lol. Came free in a Road and Track magazine. 

[The Full Banana]

At first, I thought your stickers depicted two wives of varying sizes. 

Engine bay is looking fantastic!

[gilber33]

The Full Banana said:

At first, I thought your stickers depicted two wives of varying sizes. 

Engine bay is looking fantastic!

I've always had a thing for wives that were my exact height and wives who are just a hair shorter. Couldn't make up my mind so I got one of each.

[Jdesign]

Make sure you are well ventilated removing that tint. I got super sick last year removing old tint.

[gilber33]

Jdesign said:

Make sure you are well ventilated removing that tint. I got super sick last year removing old tint.

Because of the glue used for the tint? 

Any tips or tricks you can recommend? I was gonna go at it with a heat gun and just start peeling.

[straight6pwr]

what size were those stickers?

[gilber33]

straight6pwr said:

what size were those stickers?

I'm assuming you mean the wheel stickers and not the people? Lol

[straight6pwr]

you got it! thanks.

[Jdesign]

gilber33 said:

Because of the glue used for the tint? 

Any tips or tricks you can recommend? I was gonna go at it with a heat gun and just start peeling. 

Steam. Use a steamer, not a heat gun and save yourself a ton of time. You can get them as cheap as $10, although a bigger one might be a better idea. the one I used was $30 and has a cloth pad which made it perfect for window tint removal. Similar to this:

[m42b32]

Jdesign said:

Steam. Use a steamer, not a heat gun and save yourself a ton of time. You can get them as cheap as $10, although a bigger one might be a better idea. the one I used was $30 and has a cloth pad which made it perfect for window tint removal. Similar to this:

This!

I had some pretty awful tint on my old M3 (turning purple, way too dark, bubbling all over the rear window). I used a handheld garment steamer since that was what was available, a larger device would definitely be recommended. Left over glue can be removed with ammonia, though make sure to do it in a VERY well ventilated area or you will end up feeling like garbage. I definitely don't want to do that job ever again...