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

[Earl]

ClassE said:

Those are some sweet mk3 golf seats!!1!1

Can't wait to see more pics once they're here in the US and installed. Hope the shave/smooth quote is better then I'm expecting as well!

haha on the MK3 seat comment

I am in the position that regardless of the quote, they're really my only good option. The decision will be that if it is more than I am expecting, I will take out a personal loan to build credit and to avoid draining my bank. I have no doubt I could pay for it out of pocket but if it is more than $6000, I would rather pay it off slowly and keep my bank account full.

[jc43089]

I like the steering wheel!  It fits well with the rest of the interior.

[Earl]

jc43089 said:

I like the steering wheel!  It fits well with the rest of the interior.

It fits with everything much better than the wooden Grip Royal that I had. I wanted something that was the same size (350mm) but looked more OEM and fit with the rest of the interior. I think I found a perfect match=) I was afraid I would eventually get the car done and have an interior with wore out seats, but now I am super happy to have things covered on all fronts.

[Bassboy3313]

pics of the wooden grip royal you had?

[Earl]

Earl said:

[jc43089]

Yea the black one fits better.  Wood doesn't seem right to me in an e36.

[Earl]

It didn't fit in with anything else in the interior and now it would clash with the new seats. I really like the new wheel. John absolutely hates it=P

[YoungCR]

Who makes the "new" wheel? And that interior is gonna be awesome! I'd like to do an Alcantara interior at some point. Earl your car is gonna be hella famous once its all together, its just too cool not to be

[Earl]

It is an Italvolanti. It is in awesome shape for the age=)

I was never a huge fan of alcantara because I could never find it in nice shape. I have a feeling it will be super soft and comfy. I can't believe how cheap I got them and that they showed up right when I was looking

[YoungCR]

The Lime rock park edition E92 M3 has alcantara interior and steering wheel along with most E60 M5's, thats where I got my inspiration from. The problem is the fabric does eventually wear out, like an old fleece blanket but rewraping with new material isn't too big of a deal.

[Earl]

I just won't sit in my car. Haha It is crazy how perfect the seats are for their age.

[YoungCR]

Earl said:

I just won't sit in my car. Haha It is crazy how perfect the seats are for their age.

But your centers aren't alcantara so that helps. Anyways any info on the seller? Curious how many "miles" are on the seats etc. I assume these came out of a dakar yellow 323ti?

[Earl]

Yeah they were original to the car. I am not sure why he parted it. He was some random German guy that doesn't speak english. I would assume super low mileage though.

[RamRod E28]

Would ya possibly part with the old wooden steering wheel??? That may look good in the e28!!! And damn good finds on the interior and the steering wheel might I add, this car is gonna be beyond awesome!!!

[patsbimmer1]

Earl... I'm a little jealous of your damn seats!

[Earl]

Ramze46 said:

Would ya possibly part with the old wooden steering wheel??? That may look good in the e28!!! And damn good finds on the interior and the steering wheel might I add, this car is gonna be beyond awesome!!!

Thank you. I sold the old steering wheel to Jake a few months back. He has it in his e30=)

Haha Thanks Pat

[B C]

Go to sleep

[Earl]

Snap said:

Go to sleep

I slept. haha Went to bed at around 9:30 and got up at 2:40=)

[REKIII]

Never trust early risers.  They are shifty.

[RamRod E28]

REKIII said:

Never trust early risers.  They are shifty.

LOL couldn't resist