Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Bottom one looks rad, was going to do the same. Only because I figured if I crashed or got hit in to, I could just replace the panel and throw some random patches onto it. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted January 7, 2015 Bottom one looks rad, was going to do the same. Only because I figured if I crashed or got hit in to, I could just replace the panel and throw some random patches onto it. Yeh those were my thoughts too plus camo hides dents and body imperfections really well so will take more knocks before panel needs replacing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kepes 231 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 I do like the bottom design quite a lot. Would look pretty rad. Nice forza paint skills 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 I do like the bottom design quite a lot. Would look pretty rad. Nice forza paint skills Haha yeh forza the best place for it lol ok so i have had quite a few good comments on the bottom one so will develop that idea a bit and post some more pics Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 Here are the mags jib05 let me know if your keen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted January 17, 2015 So todays progress was slow as it started raining but test painted the c pillar white and got the lexan rear window ready to glue in etc. Hopefully weather will allow more work romorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted January 24, 2015 Sorry for the slow progress.. been trying to get my pug back on the road after its engine swap.. here is todays efforts. Glued and riveted in lexan rear window and painted window surround and top of guard. A little more sanding and fibreglass to do on front lower section of guard and she will get a lick of paint.. next stage is roof and lexan side windows... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
francoisv 466 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Looking good man! don't worry too much about the progress. Rather spend a long time doing a small amount then a long time fixing and redoing a large amount. Ive spent 2 weeks on detailing the left rear section on the ute :-) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Haha yeh true! I wish i had paint to detail lol all in good time though.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Looks really awesome ... such a great shape you have going on there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted January 26, 2015 Thanks josh, it had been alot of hard work so far. And the fruits of my labour are finally starting to show Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 id like to introduce you to the latest member of the e30 build jack.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 id like to introduce you to the latest member of the e30 build jack.. to connect lollipops together? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted January 27, 2015 Was going to use it for that but decided it would be a better (removable) radiator support panel as mine got the chop Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Tall, thin, orange and named jack. Reminds me of one of our bimmersport ex pats. Does that piece of metal owe a whole lot of people money too? 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2957 Report post Posted January 28, 2015 Hmm... Can't think who you mean? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted January 29, 2015 Lol some how i dont think this jack owes people money.. someone to steer clear of though by the sounds of it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted February 7, 2015 So today i started filling the roof hole in with pouring foam. Needs filling and sanding etc after the general shape is made and then i will fibreglass over the top. The theory is that when the fibreglass is set i can pull away the foam and be left with a roof skin. final picture is a roll of kevlar im going to use just to give it more strength and hopefully stop fg splinters coming through in the event of a roll over. Will post more pics as i make more progress. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted February 7, 2015 mould pretty much finished just smoothing and filling. Tomorrow i will layer the kevlar and then layers of fibreglass followed by a final layer of carbonfibre (mainly just for cosmetic purposes) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmw335i 16 Report post Posted February 7, 2015 How hard is that foam to cut / shape? Could you get a 1m steel rule / straight edge and sharpen one side. And and run it over the roof giving it a clean cut ? If you get what i mean. Just an idea 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 How hard is that foam to cut / shape? Could you get a 1m steel rule / straight edge and sharpen one side. And and run it over the roof giving it a clean cut ? If you get what i mean. Just an idea Not quite that easy unfortunately although that is possible with a hotwire of which i dont have... i just used a hacksaw blade and gently shaved it down. Will post more pics up shortly.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camera doctor 25 Report post Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Sorry for the slow progress.. been trying to get my pug back on the road after its engine swap.. Being a BMW and Pug owner, I spotted the blue Pug in one of your pics Is is a GTi/6 or a Xsi ? Great work on the BMW BTW Edited February 8, 2015 by camera doctor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 Hey mate how did you undo the bolts on the steering column to drop it down? They have weird security heads on them I think. I thought id ask before I go and cut the heads off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 9, 2015 Sharp cold chisel bro. Dont forget the hammer ahem. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KING_POM 10 Report post Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Being a BMW and Pug owner, I spotted the blue Pug in one of your pics Is is a GTi/6 or a Xsi ? Great work on the BMW BTW Thanks. Its an xsi with an s16 engine swap gone from 80hp 8v to 155hp 16v heaps of fun.. heres engine pre install and car as she sits now Edited February 10, 2015 by BADassE30 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
