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ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread

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  • wasnt m3W
    wasnt m3W
    wasnt m3
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    #235

    I've sanded down an iS lip spoiler before and used a filler primer followed by black trim paint. Don't know how long that would last as I sold the car shortly after. Looked great for the time being.

    The DIY all red tail lights look pretty good in person. Not sure how well that paint stands against UV but I'm sure you'd be fine since you garage your car.

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    • ClassEC
      ClassEC
      ClassE
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      #236

      Perfect - If the spoiler doesn't turn out great I'll happily replace in a month or 2, just want it looking better then it does now! I'll pull it off the car and see what some light sanding and filler does. I guess my worry is the filler flexing/cracking since the spoiler isn't rigid.

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        Boris3
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        #237

        With all you have in this car probably time to think about how you have it insured if you haven't done so already. Idiots are out there and typical coverage for an 89 e30 will in no way cover what you've got in it.

        1990 325i racecar (ITS, former Spec E30); 2004 330i ZHP

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        • ClassEC
          ClassEC
          ClassE
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          #238

          Already chatted to Insurance about it. Hopefully end of next week I can have something figured out.

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          • wasnt m3W
            wasnt m3W
            wasnt m3
            wrote on last edited by
            #239

            Could also prep it and have a painter spray it matte black with some flex agent in there.

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            • ClassEC
              ClassEC
              ClassE
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              #240

              Trying to get random exterior things cleaned up by this Saturday so a friend can shoot the car. So I apologize in advance for the random questions I'll have:

              -What is supposed to go in the center front bumper "knockout"? (The long horizontal slat openings in lower front valence). My car had the lower plastic intact - but nothing in the upper hole.

              -Anyone know where I can find a front bumper towhook hole cover for the bumper? Missing mine and tried ordering from GAP - they called me back and said they're out - and bmw is out.

              -Anything I should know about ordering replacement front/rear emblems for the trunk/hood? Are they always OEM - or should I know anything about knockoffs/printed/etc...

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              • DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFootD
                DrLeadFoot
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                #241

                Gluten or Blunttech for the parts.

                Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

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                     @DrLeadFoot

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                • ClassEC
                  ClassEC
                  ClassE
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #242

                  Didn't know about GutenParts - I like that they have their stock levels on the website! Thanks John!

                  As I'm looking at the bumper valence inserts - they only show one (which appears to match the one I have currently). Is the top slot supposed to be empty?!?

                  Getting my order together for Guten right now - I'm assuming others have purchased from them? Pretty quick order turn-around?

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                  • wasnt m3W
                    wasnt m3W
                    wasnt m3
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #243

                    Top slot should be empty.

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                    • ClassEC
                      ClassEC
                      ClassE
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                      #244

                      wasnt m3 said:

                      Top slot should be empty.

                      That's what I was hoping - thanks!

                      Guten order placed... Let's hope it arrives before Saturday!

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                      • m42b32M
                        m42b32M
                        m42b32
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                        #245

                        wasnt m3 said:

                        Top slot should have an intercooler

                        fixed that for you

                        Beautiful car by the way, just keeps getting better. So cool to see it all come together!

                        1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                        • andyhundleyA
                          andyhundleyA
                          andyhundley
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                          #246

                          Darn it! I wish I would've known sooner. I just crushed this car that had them.

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                          • ClassEC
                            ClassEC
                            ClassE
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #247

                            Been crazy this past week trying to get the car tidied up! Got a foglight, new colormatched roundels, painted some trim and re-did the trunk spoiler, and dyed/painted the rear parcel shelf and rear speakers/grills.

                            Reassemble tonight, hopefully adjust the ride height a pinch, and do a wash/detail before Saturday!

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                            • EarlE
                              EarlE
                              Earl
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                              #248

                              You forgot one thing that you did=)

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                              • ClassEC
                                ClassEC
                                ClassE
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #249

                                Oh yeah.... These guys!

                                Pictures kinda suck - they match damn close in person!

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                                And the roundels:

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                                • EarlE
                                  EarlE
                                  Earl
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                                  #250

                                  Excellent Job Collin=) I can't wait to see it in person tomorrow.

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                                    B C
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                                    #251

                                    DrLeadFoot said:

                                    Gluten or Blunttech for the parts.

                                    Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

                                    Gluten 

                                    :D

                                    I have been wanting some monochrome roundels for a while. Those look great

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                                      CallmeDavis
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                                      #252

                                      lurkin'  :cool:

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                                        Rowleym
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                                        #253

                                        Man someday I promise myself I'll have attention to detail like this.

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                                        sk8 or die

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                                        • ClassEC
                                          ClassEC
                                          ClassE
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                                          #254

                                          Rowleym said:

                                          Man someday I promise myself I'll have attention to detail like this.

                                          It's a double edged sword - there's always something to do! ;)

                                          Took a ton of pictures on Saturday early afternoon before the GTG - lots of great shots to come as the week goes on.

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