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Leather looks good and wears well, but cloth is more comfortable. Cloth also offers a more stable ride because you don't slip around so much - and it's warmer. I doubt it makes much difference to the value of the car. I had an E30 with leather (when I was younger). Now have an E28 with comfort (cloth) seats.

Are parts still available? Details?

Thanks

@Bandit - Is the local (chch) guy you refer to, the same one listed on https://www.fibrenew.co.nz/find-a-location/new-zealand-franchises/ ?

Cheers. And thanks for the advice, although I am thinking it's pricey despite the good things going for it.,

A good looking car but seems to have had problems getting WOFs over the years. Anyone know it? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/bmw/m3/listing/2901368707

Thanks. Will try them

I need some replacement green cloth for my 1983 e28, in particular, the herringbone pattern cloth in the centre panels of the comfort seats. The green is listed on REALOEM as 0133 PINIENGR but it's no longer available. Anyone know where I could find a seat with the same cloth (maybe a rear seat) in reasonable condition?

The cracks are so small they don't show in a photo. Is leather wrapping the same as vinyl wrapping, and who does that in NZ?

I have a 1983 e28 which, until a few years ago, had a perfect crack-free dashboard. It is garaged all the time and when parked outside I always use a sun-shield. It has done no good and the cracks are appearing. Is there anything I can do to repair (fill?) them or prevent them expanding?. I am guessing not. I don't like the idea of a dash cap, but perhaps someone can recommend where I could source a high-quality dash mat?

I think you'll find my interior is 'piniengrun' Matt

So far I've spent about $8k (including the purchase price) on my '83 528i with 120,000 miles on the clock. Based on this listing, perhaps I wasn't so stupid after all. E30s seem overpriced. E28s are more comfortable and better looking (especially on nice wheels and lowered a bit) IMO. Look at Matt's http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/37489-e28-535i-project/?hl=%2B535i+%2Bproject.

Congratulations Matt. What a relief. Like you I was starting to worry that it might be a 'broken' loom. Wanna do mine next?

Thanks for reminding me to catch up with this project Matt. You have done an amazing job. (cue old man story) I have to say it does bring back some scary memories of when I and few mates changed a head gasket on a friend's Vauxhal VX490 back in 1975.... a reasonably straighforward job you'd think. The car ran for a few days after, before the engine blew. Maybe we should have saved the beers for after we finished?

Managed to buy one off ebay for $80. All fixed.

I need the central locking solenoid/actuator. Looks like in this photo except needs to have letters TV on it (not HE)

If anyone can help me with this part I'd be grateful. The solenoid/actuator I want should have letters 'TV' stamped on the face in large white letters. Bentley manual says driver door and front passenger door actuators are interchangeable.

Should have the letters TV stamped on the housing

one that goes please

Thanks Brent. Just as well I asked or local BMW would have had me paying for a new wiring loom!!!! I'll give you a call.

Matt helped me install the rear springs and shocks yesterday. Frankly he did most of the work, and no accidents this time. Thanks Matt

My 03/1983 e28 is fitted with a Dynatron alarm with immobiliser and, until recently, my central locking worked just fine. The remote is supposed to lock all the doors and set the alarm with one button push. Suddenly it has stopped working as it should. The remote still sets the alarm, but won't lock the doors. Instead all the pins (except the driver's door pin) drop, then spring back up again. The driver's door pin doesn't move. The same thing happens when I use the key on the passenger side or from the boot; the pins all drop (except the driver's door) then spring back up again. However when I use the key in the driver's door the doors all lock and stay locked, and then unlock again. Also, if I lock the car using the key from the driver's door and then try to unlock it using the remote, everything unlocks except the driver's door. One other interesting thing I notice is when I use the key in the driver's door the other doors and boot lock (electrically) when the key is about 3/4 turned, but the driver's doors doesn't lock until the key is fully turned. Seems to me the driver's door is only locking mechanically. I have taken the car to the alarm installer and to the local BMW franchise dealer and both are scratching their heads. BMW tells me it's probably old corroded wiring not carrying sufficent charge to the driver's door to tell it to lock/unlock. The alarm installer reckons it might be a motor in the driver's door. I am starting to see big $ signs. Any help would be appreciated.

Yes I do.....