_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 all depends on what seats they are. if they are houndstooth sport seats then yes, they are worth keeping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danutt 4 Report post Posted October 31, 2013 they are very rare seats-keep them mate no rips no tears and plus no sliding around in the twisties Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted October 31, 2013 they are very rare seats-keep them mate no rips no tears and plus no sliding around in the twisties +1 Houndstooth beats leather like rock beats scissors. Just wish that E36s had a nice cloth option for sports seats, all the non leather jobbies look like they were trimmed by the Nissan cabin designers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) This is what I did with my seats, the side bolsters were a bit worn and needed re-trimming, so I got them done in leather, but left the centre sections in the houndstooth as it is one of the rarer BMW interior trims and still looks good. Fronts.. Rears.. I love the half leather - hard wearing where it needs to be, but don't burn your ass when you get in the car on a hot sunny day! If you do decide to go full leather, let me know, I would be very interested in a spare set, plus the 'vert interior is different rear seats and rear 1/4 panel cars so I could with those!! EDIT: Just remembered this is a coupe, not a convertible, so forget the last bit! Rest still stands though. Edited November 4, 2013 by E30 325i Rag-Top Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yng_750 247 Report post Posted November 5, 2013 love that half leather look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted November 10, 2013 (edited) So over the weekend did a bit of grinding and sanding, Now gotta sort out engine, think its running rough, revs go from 1k rpm down to around 200. Idle control valve cleaned and put back on. Edited July 25, 2015 by Luke P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 396 Report post Posted November 10, 2013 Check the throttle position switch, it should click when the throttle is closed. Open and close the throttle and you should hear it click just as it closes, Car doesn't need to be running to check it. When it clicks closed, it lets the engine run off the ICV, If it isn't clicking it either needs to be adjusted (you can turn it slightly each way to adjust so it's in the close position when throttle is closed) or it needs to be replaced. It sits under the throttle body, 3 pin plug going into it right under the intake boot. Kind of a pain to get to it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 129 Report post Posted November 10, 2013 I had a motronic M20 which blew a visible circuit in the ECU for idle control, at the same time as the thermo- time switch for cold starting gave up. It took a long time to diagnose being as both were related and both broken! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danutt 4 Report post Posted November 11, 2013 when i had the car i thought it was the ICV and it was also the easiest option then it still persisted and i cleaned the throttle body and adjusted the throttle position sensor-if the issues come back id replace it ith a new sensor as its a quite a bit of work to get to it properly, theres two switches in it the idle and full throttle switch...from memory the idle one was intermitant but full throttle one was good...will need to be replaced bud 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted November 11, 2013 (edited) . Edited July 25, 2015 by Luke P 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) Instead of painting, i put some black guard onto the bare steel, Air con, was rusted all though, condenser and aircon unit and pump. Replacing that Edited July 10, 2015 by Luke P 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted December 28, 2013 Good work, mate. Coming together really well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 179 Report post Posted January 6, 2014 Yes you can, once you get it signed off by the certifier you can get it painted. I had this done when I recomplied my s2000 a year ago - rules always change tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted March 12, 2014 Finally did some work on it today, Got guard and bumper all sanded and primered up, Mtech skirt sanded after few hours sanding as paint had fractures in it, started sanding and realised the bumper was painted 5 times so paint was really thick and hard to sand very time consuming. All dents taken care of. Next to happen is to get the old grey carpet out and cracked dash, replace with new black carpet and crack free dash, and then get few bits painted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted April 4, 2014 Fitted My valance and guards, bonnet needs bit of adjusting, and ready for paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted May 15, 2014 looking good luke 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 few more photos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 199 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 Looking good man, nice to see you spending the time and money restoring something that is getting rare! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2052NV 43 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 Nice one! One tip if it isnt too late is you should paint the lip spoiler body colour as it makes it look super clean. P.S. i cannot take credit for the idea.... whome ever painted my car before i got it did that very thing and it looks swish 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted August 27, 2014 Do you mean paint the rubber? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MD13 459 Report post Posted August 28, 2014 I'd lose the towbar. Nice work dude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) Yeah i was planning to, just gotta make some brackets up and tow bar piece Edited August 28, 2014 by Luke P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2052NV 43 Report post Posted August 28, 2014 Do you mean paint the rubber? Yes actually comes up well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tidy30 38 Report post Posted August 28, 2014 Can you post any pics Rob? I'm curious/dubious to be honest. I'm a huge fan of the rubber/elastrogen trim on the tech1s, but keeping an open mind! Won't it crack and flex the paint and clear away with the give in the material? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted August 28, 2014 Can you post any pics Rob? I'm curious/dubious to be honest. I'm a huge fan of the rubber/elastrogen trim on the tech1s, but keeping an open mind! Won't it crack and flex the paint and clear away with the give in the material? Yeah thats what i was thinking, very curious, 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
