NZ300E 44 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) Well , almost done.....for this I took our humble 320I which we have had for about 12 years and was as basic bog standard as you could get, and transformed it. Using only genuine BMW period parts and no Chinese knock off's. Started by colour coding bumpers, adding in the fogs and wiring to original switch putting on Is front spoiler. Moved to replacing bonnet struts, adding tech 1 rear spoiler plus paint to match, sourced 15" weaves then the centre caps. Changed lecky windows to manual (sick of switches always crapping out) which meant replacing door cards,regulators,glass and centre console. Added tech 1 steering wheel, 385mm. Really would like 370mm. Leather handbrake gaitor. Pulled all the chrome window surround off and painted satin black, colour coded mirrors. Added 1988 alpine cassette deck and BMW sound premium tweeters up front and speakers in rear, got 13 button obc plus loom to go in, added maplight mirror. M3d the dash. Added NOS seat badges. Added e30 series spec suspension including correct Springs and koni adjustable. Really happy with what I have, still want real recaro ls seats, is side skirts and smiley ellipsoid lights.......and the elephant in the room......manual conversion. Or if budget allows e36 2.8 conversion. Anything else anyone can think of, remember only using late 80s beemer stuff. I would also like to thank all the members here who helped sourcing and supplying stuff needed, many thanks guys. Edited November 21, 2016 by NZ300E Changed wording Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick496 268 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 Where did you get that Gaitor from. I take it that it's the genuine BMW part? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ300E 44 Report post Posted November 21, 2016 (edited) Fleabay, Germany NOS Part no. 34412230012 Edited November 21, 2016 by NZ300E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 459 Report post Posted November 22, 2016 That headdeck looks as old as I feel! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ300E 44 Report post Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Lol.....yeah, know what you mean, it actually had a modern head unit in it....but I decided to keep it 80s, in keeping with the car. Might yet update to a late 80s alpine cd unit yet, if I can find one. But cassettes are retro cool. Edited November 22, 2016 by NZ300E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
