CSET 583 Report post Posted July 20, 2018 ^^ thanks again mate, I've filled out the forms & will be sending them off with a cd (I know right) of photos next week. Fitted base of rear seat back in tonight & the other race seat to check everything fits, looks good! Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr In the meantime I've found a guy who will make me a custom steering wheel without core transfer, so I've designed one up I'd like and sent it through tonight. Better yet, it's made from an OEM wheel so it'll fit perfectly and take the standard airbag! I've ordered one similar to this, but with black alcantara on the top & bottom portions of the wheel & a grey center stripe. 22c348801f0a4a9398614724413cd749 by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Here's my super-technical drawing: E46 Wheel by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Will see what it's like when it arrives and post results! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted July 26, 2018 Harnesses mounts in! 37767215_10155751680601375_7252271047750189056_n by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Waiting on hearing back regards homologation & log book then I'll go ahead with cage paint, rear interior panels and authority card. It's been quite a process..! I spent a bit of time on the rear wing last week, removed decals and polished the bare carbon underside. I'll fit it up over the next few days. Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Looks so much better, cleaner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted July 27, 2018 Harnesses both in now, looking good..! Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted July 27, 2018 Some nice pics from Sixth Element Photo while I fluff around on the belts BMW_M3 (M TOY)_EXT_07 by Aaron Yates - Sixth Element Photo, on Flickr BMW_M3 (M TOY)_EXT_02 by Aaron Yates - Sixth Element Photo, on Flickr BMW_M3 (M TOY)_EXT_01 by Aaron Yates - Sixth Element Photo, on Flickr 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted July 29, 2018 What does everyone rate as the best gearknob? I have a weighted ZHP on there currently, which is ok but not super-ergonomic - and I'm in the middle of replacing all the leather with carbon fiber or alcantara so it looks a bit out of place. I also have a carbon/alcantara M2 shifter, which looks the part but it doesn't feel good at all (way to small for my hammy fist). Has anyone had any experience with any of these, and if so, opinions? I'm not too worried if it's a bit taller, as I have a shortened 330d/m performance shift lever in there. 1. Rogue Engineering Delrin 2.) TWM Performance "A6" 3.) Black Forest Industries billet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted July 30, 2018 Or even the Storm Motorworks V1..? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted July 30, 2018 OK scratch all that I've bought a Storm one. Will post results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted July 30, 2018 well that was quick.. a whole 16 minutes 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted July 30, 2018 Just now, qube said: well that was quick.. a whole 16 minutes No use mucking around ? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted July 30, 2018 The Storm one is a beast. The weight is crazy. I'm staying OEM, so waiting for a new ZHP to arrive... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted July 30, 2018 Coolness! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted July 31, 2018 Steering wheel has been made to my spec, check it out. Looks good! Will take some more pics when it’s here and I have put it on. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted July 31, 2018 Personally would have preferred a full alcantara wheel as im not a fan of the perforated leather but the job itself looks top! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted July 31, 2018 28 minutes ago, qube said: Personally would have preferred a full alcantara wheel as im not a fan of the perforated leather but the job itself looks top! Sure looks like they did a good job! Yeah I'm a bit off-put by full alcantara as the wear points don't take long to look rubbish, and the upkeep is pretty intensive (this from a fair amount of experience..!). It was quite a dilemma because I wanted alcantara on the wheel to suit the rest of the interior (and what's going to happen soon) but leather is much, much easier to maintain...! Hence I had to get it custom made - I couldn't find anywhere that'd do exactly what I wanted off the shelf. Let's see what it looks like when it arrives! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted August 1, 2018 how much!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted August 1, 2018 I've seen heavily worn alcantara wheels, but I've had mine for 2-3 years and it's still mint. (I am careful though to have clean hands though). You seem to have flirted with going back to OEM/stock, and then swung back full street racer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted August 1, 2018 On 7/20/2018 at 7:56 PM, CSET said: In the meantime I've found a guy who will make me a custom steering wheel without core transfer... The final result looks very good, can you provide contact details? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted August 1, 2018 41 minutes ago, M3AN said: The final result looks very good, can you provide contact details? Yep I ordered it through AZA Auto in the Ukrane - search them on Instagram bro they do some crazy good stuff. My carbon fiber guy is over there too a bit further south in Bulgaria (found his workshop on google maps before I bought my first lot). Heaps of epic trim places in Europe 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted August 1, 2018 3 hours ago, m325i said: You seem to have flirted with going back to OEM/stock, and then swung back full street racer? Yeah, a week or two stock was enough to remind me what I prefer at this age & stage ? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted August 6, 2018 Got the okay from Motorsport NZ that I can go ahead with roll cage paint! It'll take a couple of weeks to get the paperwork back, but sounds like we're ok for homologation and logbook..! In the meantime I bought an extinguisher bracket from KAP Industries in Australia. It arrived today so I fitted it up with my single-strap extinguisher (I'll need a new one with 2 straps for motorsport). Fits nice and snug, and being black it's kinda subtle which I like. Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Wheel is still on it's way from the Ukraine, and I'm expecting the Storm gearknob to be here shortly too. I also bought some more safety stuff today, some proper clamps to go around the harness bar and stop the harnesses moving, and some nomex gear. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted August 15, 2018 Got the car back from the painters today. I went with sterling grey to match the shell, looks good! Once it's fully dry I'll reinstall the interior side panels, seat base and carpet, then get the retrimmers on the case for any bits I can't do. This is going to look factory once it's finished Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted August 15, 2018 2 hours ago, CSET said: Got the car back from the painters today. I went with sterling grey to match the shell, looks good! Once it's fully dry I'll reinstall the interior side panels, seat base and carpet, then get the retrimmers on the case for any bits I can't do. This is going to look factory once it's finished Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Saw this today when picking the E60 up. That grey is pretty fantastic. What's the paint code? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted August 15, 2018 43 minutes ago, francoisv said: Saw this today when picking the E60 up. That grey is pretty fantastic. What's the paint code? Thank you for your custom! 472 Sterling Grey Metallic. Looks nice in the sun, pretty tough to mix touch up for tho. Grant and Ben at GT Refinishers did a great job paint matching the cage tho! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted August 15, 2018 Just now, CSET said: Thank you for your custom! 472 Sterling Grey Metallic. Looks nice in the sun, pretty tough to mix touch up for tho. Grant and Ben at GT Refinishers did a great job paint matching the cage tho! You're the 3rd person to have to tell me about GT Refinishers. I may have to go see them tomorrow. But yes, cage and overall car looks great in that colour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted August 16, 2018 My flat bottomed wheel arrived today, looks good! Quality is tops Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr Untitled by Christian Taylor, on Flickr They even included the top button trim piece. This is awesome because I now have a spare: my carbon fiber guy in Bulgaria requires this part sent so this could be on the cards next..! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
