More progress tonight ... half way there!!
Not the best of my work, but function over form right? haha!!!
I didn't bother gluing or double side taping the fabric down as I wasn't too sure how well it would turn out, so wanted to make sure it was reversible.
My sewing machine's stitch spacing was a little odd so I ended up changing the stitching to suit ... looks okay-ish. If I did this again, I probably wouldn't bother with the M stitching (pain in the backside to do and it isn't that easy to pull tight - I'd do the "X" stitching method with two lines, much tighter and better looking).
Its just that the hipsters havent figured out that e36 m3s are cool yet ... dont worry .. give it two years and theyll be lining up in droves and prices will hit 45k in no time.
Gave the wife's e46 a birthday, control arm, bushes, lowtec 30"" lowering springs, shocks, oil, beer and filters. Have a spare set of front lowering springs for e46 6cyl 40mm drop $250 brand new from schmeidman.
Well .. this must be the longest project ever ... LOL
Had time this week to actually pop into Spotlight to grab a few things ... and made some progress.
Looking good so far and the pattern seems to have worked properly as the seams all line up : )