What all needs restoring?
Okay, so I've been absent from here for a while.
2 kids, a demanding job, and a business degree can do that to a guy...
I am "finally" in a position to start the restore on my 1990 E34 535iA, and would like any references (in Sydney) for reputable auto upholsterers as well as a good panel and paint shop.
I've decided to "do it right" and get the old girl to "as new" condition.
Any sugegstions/recommendations?
Rebuilt the front suspension in the beginning of '05.
New rotors and pads all round as of yesterday.
Looking at springs and shocks very soon.
Cheers,
Trevor (Sydney)
E46
00' 323iA (70,000 kms)
What all needs restoring?
Lowered with blue h&r(?) springs, Bilsteins, tint, 19# design 3 injectors, Dual Magnaflow
southwest WA
Business degree? - waste of freakin time. I can't be on-line for long, must get back to studying for my marketing exams next week. Bloody UNSW.
Re: Upholsterer - Got one, name escapes me - send e/mail to anton_st8@hotmail.com and I'll send you details next week. I can also suggest a leather wholesaler. I had the same guy re-do my hood lining and rear parcel shelf/all side panels - I delivered the bits, assembled and dissasembelled myself - cost about 350 all up.
Re: Seat cushions - if you're considering re-padding, I'd look into sourcing oem foam. I had my drivers repadded - and a bit crutical of result, ended up swapping with passengers. ( different upholsterer).
Stacy Au
535i 5 speed '88
Track pack = camber plates/king springs/m5 Nurb' sways/17"bbs 3pcRS e34 spec/chip.
good to hear from you again Trevor!
Gone but not forgotten
Thanks Stacy.
Sending email now.
Cheers,
Trevor (Sydney)
E46
00' 323iA (70,000 kms)
Thanks Paul.
Was over in Wellington 2 weeks ago, but was pressed for time with wife's conference etc.
How did they go with sinking Frigate69 on 12th?
Cheers,
Trevor (Sydney)
E46
00' 323iA (70,000 kms)
Stacy, my drivers seat is all ripped (leather) and would love to get it done. How much did that cost you?
Hi trevor. Im of not much help but good luck and if you need a pair of hands for the messy stuff give us yell.
Thanks Matt.
I'm going to be getting the headliner done professionally, and I am still tossing up whether to do the paint and panel or the rest of the interior first.
Have done most of the messy stuff for this year.
Front end, barke and rotors all round etc
Cheers,
Trevor (Sydney)
E46
00' 323iA (70,000 kms)
I'm interested in doing all my seats.
Cheers,
Trevor (Sydney)
E46
00' 323iA (70,000 kms)