Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) My POS daily driver looks like a POS, so decided to fix her up. I've been hoarding parts and have made a wee project thread to be a nob. Will or will be, making the most of our BS sponsors to keep the cost down (Ray & Brent already, Jono & Seth later) Anywho 318i sedan Beat up as exterior but the engine and trans have been well looked after. This is how she sits. I've already done the black suede headliner/pillars. And the goodies I've collected so far. Still to get: Red/Clear tail lights and indicators Tints Door bump trim (most have been damaged in "close calls") Tyres Exhaust tip Bumper Lip Needs a good cut and polish to tidy up the dull paint and I'm planning on a lot of DIY. Wheel refurb (Nathans project has motivated me to do it myself this time) Painting the Grey skirts Dent removal and fixing up the paint job General tidying Will be documenting all the fun here if I've forgotten stuff anyway Edited October 21, 2010 by Blackie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gouba 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 Looks sweet man, definitely document the paint restoration if you could. I would be well interested in a step by step process for that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 195 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 Winner Winner, Loving the wheels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 /\ Will be the best thing about the whole car haha *1000th post woop woop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 Goal is to get it looking something like this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) Heh. Repaint?? Edited August 18, 2010 by westy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cale 36 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 Kewl, subscribed. Nice shoes by the way Lucan.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 Goal is to get it looking something like this. that is now my goal to! lol looks sick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 (edited) Heh. Repaint?? Shhhhh. Would probably be easier to do a whole respray but just panel by panel repair when I have the time. Cheers Cale Edited August 18, 2010 by Blackie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 My Bilstien springs are available if you still want 'em mate. Wheels look like a good choice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 Oyea forgot to message you back. Will see what the drop/ride on these is like 1st and get back to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreadful1 7 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 haha! you made a thread, mean! keen to help out yo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted August 18, 2010 My Bilstien springs are available if you still want 'em mate. Wheels look like a good choice. How much? and how much of a drop? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted October 21, 2010 Hows this car getting along? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted October 21, 2010 Slowly. I've split the wheels and polished lips, centers have been acid dipped. Still deciding on paint colour for centers, polishing bolts is a PITA!! Umnitza Rings and Mtech Door mouldings have been thrown on. In the middle of prepping Mtech bumper and kidneys. Got an ACS front lip, needs paint too don't like CF look. Im putting in the springs this weekend. No pics sorry, broke my camera ages back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted October 21, 2010 Slowly. I've split the wheels and polished lips, centers have been acid dipped. Still deciding on paint colour for centers, polishing bolts is a PITA!! Umnitza Rings and Mtech Door mouldings have been thrown on. In the middle of prepping Mtech bumper and kidneys. Got an ACS front lip, needs paint too don't like CF look. Im putting in the springs this weekend. No pics sorry, broke my camera ages back pics would be appreciated lol was keen to see how the project went along. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted October 21, 2010 Should have it done by the next BBQ meet, if the GF wants to come she can bring it along since its technically her car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted October 21, 2010 Should have it done by the next BBQ meet, if the GF wants to come she can bring it along since its technically her car i want to see that sh*t. is it nice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted October 27, 2010 Reverse rake for Michael. LOL Front will be sorted out tomorrow haha And for those who ordered, the Pelican Parts order turned up this arvo and will be sent out tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikal 4 Report post Posted October 27, 2010 Haha awesome, needs front lowered and the style 5s before it gets a mafia sticker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted October 27, 2010 The 3 6 Don has spoken..Although fitting the wheels under there might be a problem without the use of a hammer Should probably sort out the massive dent in the rear passenger side door too haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) Still need to lower the front more. Then will get some better pictures to Edited November 27, 2010 by Blackie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mash 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2010 Still need to lower the front more. Then will get some better pictures to Sick, i like. More photos. Is she finished? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted November 27, 2010 hotness luckily in Aucks it doesnt snow, otherwise ur front's a nice snow plow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty104 0 Report post Posted November 27, 2010 That turned out mint, good work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites