Johnmadd's e30 Journey

[Johnmadd]

First thing to say about my e30 is that I rescued it from most definitely going to the scrap yard and it has been the best and most reliable vehicle I have ever owned.

It had no radio or obc and couldn't shift out of first when cold unless revved beyond 4000 rpms had front end damage and lots of maintenance neglect, and not to mention I was the sixth owner. It had 2 different front seats but I still loved it.

When I first got the e30 I had a mechanic that would help me and did a decent job at a fair price, but that relationship ended after a few altercations during a motor swap and swaping of fenders. (I got screwed and learned my lesson from this)

Eventually I taught myself how to work on these cars and started to really enjoy the satisfaction from fixing my own car... thats when I was really hooked.

I don't have a record/log book for my e30 so nothing is accurate and really I have no documentation for the service bcause it is mine and needs no documentation of records because I will be the last one to own this car.

Mods other than keeping it going as long as I have (which are the most impressive imo) are bilstein sports and h&r sport springs, dinan repro chip, homemade cai, IE 304 stainless catback exhaust, sony head unit with usb and aux input and Rockford punch 100 (oldskool) and Pioneer 10", elipsoid headlights.

1989 325is
168 hp
4.10 lsd

I will finally get it painted soon and finish off the little stuff once the new paint gets me remotovated.

Updates to come. Hope you guys enjoy. :)

[danewilson77]

And not one damn pic.

[Johnmadd]

And not one damn pic.

Its not worthy yet bro.

[danewilson77]

Its not worthy yet bro.

Ok. Excited to see you start building on this.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

[Hermes]

Its not worthy yet bro.

bs... have you seen the pics of my 2002?

[Johnmadd]

Ok. Excited to see you start building on this.

Sent from Williamsburg, VA USA

Its coming for sure.

[Johnmadd]

bs... have you seen the pics of my 2002?

I cant find any right now, I just looked for one, but Dane took a good one at some time if he still has it and wants to post it.

[BRGcoopahS]

Awesome. Love dem e30 projects.

But for real... Pics or it didn't happen.

[derbo]

pics or no care! :)

[Johnmadd]

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/DSC_0442.jpg
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[JupiterBMW]

I am so glad there were pics in here by the time I got to it. I love E30s, and yours looks great. Very similar stance to one my buddy had back in college. Great project, in for updates.

[Hermes]

ellipsoids and my same steering wheel!!!

I'm loving it so far

[brettbimmer]

ellipsoids and my same steering wheel!!!

I'm loving it so far

The E30 "is" wheel!

Looks good John! In for moar E30 updates & posts.

[Hermes]

mine came from an early E24 ('86 MY the spline count changed)

[aurelius]

Here's my '87 after water pump belt broke last spring. Ended up a blessing in disguise as it ultimately exposed a defective timing belt tensioner. Has been in my immediate family since new. Aluminum diving board bumpers and all.

OP: How long have you had the IE exhaust and how was fitment / installation?

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l584/aurelius3/Random%20BMW%20Pics/C09F952A-0584-45D4-8757-C0658B28642A-2941-000002B90E79EB53.jpg

[Johnmadd]

Here's my '87 after water pump belt broke last spring. Ended up a blessing in disguise as it ultimately exposed a defective timing belt tensioner. Has been in my immediate family since new. Aluminum diving board bumpers and all.

OP: How long have you had the IE exhaust and how was fitment / installation?

http://i1125.photobucket.com/albums/l584/aurelius3/Random%20BMW%20Pics/C09F952A-0584-45D4-8757-C0658B28642A-2941-000002B90E79EB53.jpg

Fitment was good, just make sure engine and tranny mounts are good. Ive had it for at least 6 years maybe even 8 years, and I love it.

[JKO_ZHP]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mvyIExP14j4
:rofl......:facepalm

[Johnmadd]

I fixed my neglected windshield washing system with a good pump/tank/level sensor combo for a total purchase price of five dollars. I mixed half tank with hot water and windshield washer fluid and at first only the right side was shooting but the hot fluid cleaned the left out and it works great now.

I can cross this off my list and consider it one step closer to getting new white paint.

[Torxuvin]

Cool. I like e30s. Was actually in the market for one when I bought the zhp instead...

[aurelius]

Re E30 windshield washer jets, if the right side seems clogged, check out the T-fitting in the middle of the hood, between the 2 jets and under the noise / heat insulation. With time, the plastic deteriorates and leaks.

[Johnmadd]

Re E30 windshield washer jets, if the right side seems clogged, check out the T-fitting in the middle of the hood, between the 2 jets and under the noise / heat insulation. With time, the plastic deteriorates and leaks.

Valve was good just hadn't been used in a while... as long as ive had the car...ten years :shifty. All is good now. :)

[Johnmadd]

Just a broad summary of what I have changed and diy'ed in my ownership

Fuel pump
Fuel pressure regulator
Fuel filter
All six injectors
Fuel injection harness
Afm
Icv
Vcg
Throttle body
Water pump
Timing belt
A/c condenser
Ignition coil
Ignition switch
Abs ecu
Motronic ecu
Master cylinder
Brake booster
Alternator
All belts
All suspension
Driveshaft
Guibo
Cruise control system
Wiper motor And assembly
Wiper pump/tank/sensor
Full exhaust system
Brakes and rotors
Cooling system
Windshields and rear window
Anything interior
Various electrical issues

Although I have done all of this it mainly been a dd with minimal work other than fluids and suspension. The fact is I have never really put my mind to fixing the things that were not necessary to have a fun dd but if im gonna get it painted I will fix the little things...finally lol

[Johnmadd]

Mods, lol... can you change the thead name to "Johnmadd's e30 Journey"? Dane? Keith? MarkyMark?

[danewilson77]

Done.

[johnrando]

Now I don't remember what the original name was. :)

[Johnmadd]

Done.

Thank you sir.

[Johnmadd]

Imolarot is getting a makeover... more to come

[brettbimmer]

Imolarot is getting a makeover... more to come

Awhatarot? :shifty :biggrin

[Johnmadd]

Awhatarot? :shifty :biggrin

Haha, my german sucks... It will be imola later but I think its actually brillantrot right now.

[brettbimmer]

I wasn't trying to be an :asshat, just giving you a hard time because I didn't recall the E30 ever being offered in Imolarot, even though it was offered in several other shades of red: Brilliantrot, Zinnabarrot, Hennarot, Karminrot, Karminrot, Burgundrot Metallic, Calypsorot Metallic, and Misanorot, not all of which were offered in the USA.

Hope that the E30s are holding up well for you otherwise buddy!

[Johnmadd]

Got the transmission off

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20130421_162001_HDR.jpg

And the diff

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20130421_162035_HDR.jpg

And the subframe

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20130421_154928_HDR.jpg

My homemade tool to yank the subframe out worked great

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20130421_143849_HDR.jpg
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20130421_143841_HDR.jpg

Now onto the brake lines from the calipers all the way to the master cylinder, and maybe a new gas tank.

It wide open now

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20130421_162102_HDR.jpg

[Hornung418]

Good work, John!

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Johnmadd]

Thanks Justin, much appreciated as it was easy... but not that easy.

[Hornung418]

Believe me...I envy you being able to work on a legend. And before I dive headfirst into a job I always think its easy, then I crawl underneath and mutter "oh shit..." because I'm ill equiped.

My e46 hasn't started in two months. Just anxious to fire her up.

From a GS3, this was sent.

[Johnmadd]

Believe me...I envy you being able to work on a legend. And before I dive headfirst into a job I always think its easy, then I crawl underneath and mutter "oh shit..." because I'm ill equiped.

My e46 hasn't started in two months. Just anxious to fire her up.

From a GS3, this was sent.

If you envy my skills then thanks for the compliment, if you envy working on e30's you can come on down and work for room and board. :)

[brettbimmer]

Looking great Stiggy!

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[Audi 0000]

Awesome man. Looks good, its gonna be sweet.

[Johnmadd]

Looking great Stiggy!

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Awesome man. Looks good, its gonna be sweet.

Thanks guys!

[johnrando]

Whoa, that's some serious work.

[Johnmadd]

Whoa, that's some serious work.

My knees will agree with that. :)

[Johnmadd]

Got a backseat that will be reupolstered after new paint, it has rare options of headrests and fold down armrest... i didn't even realize the armrest was an option.


http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20130427_170641_HDR-1_1.jpg

[Johnmadd]

Ran into a snag today. Airbag e30's have a different steering column, :facepalm Hopefully I can retrofit a non-airbag shaft and column that is in my basement.

[Avetiso]

You don't wanna leave the airbag?

[Johnmadd]

You don't wanna leave the airbag?

The airbag steering wheel sucks compared to the mtech steering wheel, I can add a spacer to fix that. The problem is that airbag cars pedal assemblies are welded to the steering column and I have the pedals for my five speed swap off a non airbag car... its a little harder to come by the airbag pedals being that they were only made in 1990/1991.

[bcleaver]

Love this thread. Keep it coming.

[Johnmadd]

Love this thread. Keep it coming.

Thanks, more is inevitable at this point!

[Johnmadd]

Tomorrow I will get the wires unhooked off of the steering column shaft and it will be replaced by a solid non-airbag shaft. Also took out the airbag ecu since it is just dead weight now.

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20130526_173407_HDR_1.jpg

[brettbimmer]

Nice John! Now I envision you taking an Autocross detour end route to work. :D

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[bcleaver]

That's quite a rat's nest you have there. Looking forward to more pics.

[Johnmadd]

That's quite a rat's nest you have there. Looking forward to more pics.

Its all out! Here's another pic of the pedal assembly and steering shaft

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20130527_161510.jpg


Didn't realize the steering guibo assembly is different, the longer one is for the non airbag that I took off a spare rack I have but I will buy new oem unit because if I only replace the guibo the u-joints are still weathered and old

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20130527_162245.jpg

[jayjay_dee]

whoa John...

im following this thread...:cheers

[aurelius]

Are you going with one of the Z3 rack conversions?

I'm all about doing that on my '87, especially given how much I like the quick steering in the ZHP.

Also: if you have yet to do suspension work, consider the OE BMW offset CA bushings from E30 M3.

I nearly bought a set of Lemfoerder front bar links but realized for $8 more I could get a really nice pair of adjustable links from Ireland. Waiting on those now.

I have a set of Sachs-Boge RTABs but when I rehab the rear, I think I'm going with adjustables from Bavauto. Pricey but a huge tire saver if you're on lower springs. And no welding, unlike less expensive options.

Lastly and also in the rear, consider the aluminum mounts from Ireland. The bushings are replaceable and unlike similar options from other sellers, they are 20% less expensive and include reinforcement plates. Changing bushings is easy. I initially ran the street version of the urethane bushings that come with the mounts but later realized I could have requested rubber. The swap was easy and ride quality noticeably better.

[Avetiso]

Good stuff man.

[johnrando]

:thumbsup

[Johnmadd]

whoa John...

im following this thread...:cheers


Good stuff man.


:thumbsup

Thanks guys.

[Johnmadd]

Are you going with one of the Z3 rack conversions?

I'm all about doing that on my '87, especially given how much I like the quick steering in the ZHP.

Also: if you have yet to do suspension work, consider the OE BMW offset CA bushings from E30 M3.

I nearly bought a set of Lemfoerder front bar links but realized for $8 more I could get a really nice pair of adjustable links from Ireland. Waiting on those now.

I have a set of Sachs-Boge RTABs but when I rehab the rear, I think I'm going with adjustables from Bavauto. Pricey but a huge tire saver if you're on lower springs. And no welding, unlike less expensive options.

Lastly and also in the rear, consider the aluminum mounts from Ireland. The bushings are replaceable and unlike similar options from other sellers, they are 20% less expensive and include reinforcement plates. Changing bushings is easy. I initially ran the street version of the urethane bushings that come with the mounts but later realized I could have requested rubber. The swap was easy and ride quality noticeably better.


Thanks for the information man, I've been back and forth on what to go with rubber or urethane. I have redone the front bushings and control arms with stock as I was trying to just get it on the road about a year or two ago so they will stay but the rear end will be getting rtab's, subframe bushings and the rest. I'll look into what you suggested.

The z3 rack would be nice but I need to keep budget down for now and thats not a necessity at this point.

[Hermes]

Got a backseat that will be reupolstered after new paint, it has rare options of headrests and fold down armrest... i didn't even realize the armrest was an option.


http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20130427_170641_HDR-1_1.jpg

have the same one in the 02, let me know if you need a spare cause I was gonna install E24 rear buckets

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/2002/backseat.jpg

[Johnmadd]

Well... time, space, and financial issues have made me decide that the smart thing here to do is just keep my old e30 and sell the red shell or pieces on craigslist. Any parts that you may need or know of someone interested in any part of this or the whole thing, please don't hesitate to ask or make an offer on something. I also have other spare parts I'm willing to part with.

[Johnmadd]

Cutting my losses...

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/IMG_20131117_185407.jpg

[PirateZHP]

R.I.P.

With fingers touching the screen...

[brettbimmer]

Sad to see buddy. Glad she served you well for parts.

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[toddness]

Somehow I got lost and ended up here.

You have had the AW e30 for 10ish years and recently bought, dismantled, and dextered a brilliantrot one? Did you intend to use the red one for parts? Where is the acquisition I guess is where I am lost...Where did I miss this? Is it my old age?

[Johnmadd]

Resurrection of this thread because things are happening.

I bought some studless winter tires. I also had an elderly man back into my passenger door in my work parking lot last week, today I got a check from his insurance company for almost 900 dollars :biggrin I will be getting a new paint job (car is pieced together and not matching as of now) :biggrin I have two spare red doors and a trunk, should I have them spray the body jams and go imola or spray one door jam and go alpine white?

BIG THINGS COMING! :)

[brettbimmer]

Haha, good to hear Maddman. How about half red and half white? :-D Kidding, Kidding. Look forward to seeing more here soon.

Sent from my pineapple under the sea.

[Johnmadd]

Haha, good to hear Maddman. How about half red and half white? :-D Kidding, Kidding. Look forward to seeing more here soon.

Sent from my pineapple under the sea.

It's finally going to look nice!

[brettbimmer]

It's finally going to look nice!

LOL! In for pics post-paint!

Sent from my pineapple under the sea.

[Hornung418]

Well that's some good luck! Just make sure they prep it properly. No peeling paint a couple of months later...

I'd go with Imola. What bumpers do you have? If you can find the Euro bumpers that would look sweet with the polished bumper trims. or Gloss black...like the ZHP :)

[Johnmadd]

Well that's some good luck! Just make sure they prep it properly. No peeling paint a couple of months later...

I'd go with Imola. What bumpers do you have? If you can find the Euro bumpers that would look sweet with the polished bumper trims. or Gloss black...like the ZHP :)

Dude, I got the zhp of e30 bumpers haha, #facelift

[Hornung418]

Dude, I got the zhp of e30 bumpers haha, #facelift
It's gonna look sick, no matter what color you end up with! Can't wait to see the finished product!

[Johnmadd]

Just finished installing new rear bilstien sport shocks and new mounts, new front bilstien struts and mounts and new control arms and new cab's and new tierods. It was a pain splitting those ball joints and also a pain pressing the fcab's on. I'm pretty sore, but it was worth it. Still more work before paint. Plan is to get painted early November.

[johnrando]

:like

[brettbimmer]

Excellent work John. Can't wait to see her painted!

Sent from my pineapple under the sea.

[Johnmadd]

:like


Excellent work John. Can't wait to see her painted!

Sent from my pineapple under the sea.

You won't have to wait long!

[ELCID86]

^awesome!


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[Johnmadd]

^awesome!


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Thanks.

[Johnmadd]

Wallet is getting light...

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[bcleaver]

pics please

[brettbimmer]

Are you done yet?!?! :p

[cakM3]

Should look great once you have your car fully repainted... just make sure you have a good body shop do the paint :thumbsup Nice progress John! :)

[Johnmadd]

pics please

It's not pretty right now...how about pics after paint? :)

[Johnmadd]

Are you done yet?!?! :p

:rofl a few more weekends of work. On top of maintenance, we will be doing a little welding also. :shifty

[Johnmadd]

Should look great once you have your car fully repainted... just make sure you have a good body shop do the paint :thumbsup Nice progress John! :)

Thanks Charlie. The paint will all come down to how much $ I have left, I won't go cheapo but I also can't afford $2500 to $3000 for paint. I do have a contact that may be able to get me a deal.

[brettbimmer]

:rofl a few more weekends of work. On top of maintenance, we will be doing a little welding also. :shifty

Haha, Bimmers are never done bud, but that's part of why we love them...or at least that's what they tell us. Hmmm...welding you say? Sounds like that may be good for a couple of horsepower! Look forward to hearing about your progress.

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[Johnmadd]

Got the front sway bar mounts and links on today, pretty sure that was why I still had a shake in the steering wheel when going over bumps. Tomorrow I will find out if interstate speed feels better (always feels like the wind is blowing ).
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20141109_130143.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20141109_130143.jpg.html)

[Hermes]

I need to do this for my E21... I have an oversized swaybar with worn bushings that "work" ATM. I really need to get these bushings to deal with my bars because I have a shimmy that I haven't been able to solve with all my suspension upgrades.

[ELCID86]

Got the front sway bar mounts and links on today, pretty sure that was why I still had a shake in the steering wheel when going over bumps. Tomorrow I will find out if interstate speed feels better (always feels like the wind is blowing ).

Wow, really warn. I'm sure it will feel much more stable.

[derbo]

that is one enlarged hole.

[johnrando]

that is one enlarged hole.

Really? TOO easy. :biggrin

[az3579]

Really? TOO easy. :biggrin

With all this talk about shafting and enlarged holes, I can't be sure what we're talking about anymore. :rofl

[Johnmadd]

NEXT WEEK IS NEW PAINT! so excited!

[brettbimmer]

Very cool bud. Did you decide on a color yet, or is that a surprise?

[Johnmadd]

Very cool bud. Did you decide on a color yet, or is that a surprise?

Red!

[ELCID86]

NEXT WEEK IS NEW PAINT! so excited!
Wholecar? Who is doing it? Cost??

[Johnmadd]

Wholecar? Who is doing it? Cost??

Yes, the whole car. I'm going with the high end maaco job (5 year warranty). I will take all trim and badges off and have them do some minor body work. Cost is unknown yet but should be under $1500. I am doing this on a budget knowing this car will never be perfect and will continue to be my dd that gets 125 plus miles a day. It will be good to just have it be one color finally.

[danewilson77]

I like the decision John. In for pics....though I did also like it multi colored.

"No flamesuit required"

[ELCID86]

^^ good call.

[Johnmadd]

I like the decision John. In for pics....though I did also like it multi colored.

"No flamesuit required"

Thanks Dane, wait until you see how colorful it will get this weekend. :)


^^ good call.

Thanks for the approval, not sure everyone will agree with my decision but oh well.

[ELCID86]

T



Thanks for the approval, not sure everyone will agree with my decision but oh well.

Your car. Your wallet!

That's about the price I was quoted for just the front clip respray on my E46.

[cakM3]

... not sure everyone will agree with my decision but oh well.

John, does it really matter if other's don't "approve" your decision of who will paint your car? Like Shawn said....your car, your wallet. As long as you're pleased with the result, that's what matters. Looking forward to pics when you have everything complete! :thumbsup

[brettbimmer]

John, does it really matter if other's don't "approve" your decision of who will paint your car? Like Shawn said....your car, your wallet. As long as you're pleased with the result, that's what matters. Looking forward to pics when you have everything complete! :thumbsup
+1.

Red E30s are sexy!! Looking forward to pictures.

[Johnmadd]

John, does it really matter if other's don't "approve" your decision of who will paint your car? Like Shawn said....your car, your wallet. As long as you're pleased with the result, that's what matters. Looking forward to pics when you have everything complete! :thumbsup

It doesn't matter, but I know how it goes :shifty pics are definite.


+1.

Red E30s are sexy!! Looking forward to pictures.
I'm looking forward to taking said pics :biggrin

[johnrando]

Looking forward to pics.

[Johnmadd]

Just about ready to go for paint

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20141123_163111.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20141123_163111.jpg.html)

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[brettbimmer]

You do realize that you may need to sell that license plate to BP if he ever moves down to VA right? (Number sequence...). :thumbsup

[fredo]

In for new paint pics. I bet she will look super sharp !

[Johnmadd]

You do realize that you may need to sell that license plate to BP if he ever moves down to VA right? (Number sequence...). :thumbsup
Hehe :biggrin


In for new paint pics. I bet she will look super sharp !

Thanks Fredo.

[bcleaver]

[QUOTE=Johnmadd;400247]Just about ready to go for paint

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20141123_163111.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20141123_163111.jpg.html)

Those aftershots? I like color scheme!

[Johnmadd]

[QUOTE=Johnmadd;400247]Just about ready to go for paint

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20141123_163111.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20141123_163111.jpg.html)

Those aftershots? I like color scheme!

Yep, you lik3y.

[Johnmadd]

Waiting on my ride to come get me from Maaco. $1652 for base coat clear coat (door jambs included) with body work and 5 year warranty. They are going to patch a hole in the rear lower valence with a piece I cut off another e30 and pull a dent out of the rear quarter panel. Car has 98 percent of the trim including the spoiler off of it, which they will paint separate. IMOLA 405 is the paint I'm going with. Should be ready mid next week. :biggrin

[Vas]

Sweet

[Hornung418]

Nice color choice!!!!

[Whammy]

Woohoo!!

[ELCID86]

When do you get her back??


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[Johnmadd]

I thought it would be ready today, Im definitely not going to rush them. I'm hoping they are just taking their time to do it right.

[rguti153]

Imola is the way to go . Been looking for a good condition mechanically car , that is been beat up in the outside so I can get it painted imola . Nice choise in color

[Johnmadd]

Still patiently waiting :begging

[ELCID86]

Have you heard from them? Maybe they're out joyriding!


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[Johnmadd]

Have you heard from them? Maybe they're out joyriding!


Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk. Lol, it's only a m20 with ie exhaust, homemade intake, high flow cat and an ebay chip... and some maintenance :shifty

[Johnmadd]

Lol, it's only a m20 with ie exhaust, homemade intake, high flow cat and an ebay chip... and some maintenance :shifty


Hopefully the automatic transmission turns them off.

[ELCID86]

Hopefully soon.


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[Johnmadd]

I went to surprise them today, it was scuffed up entirely and jambs were painted. Body guy is from a resto shop and takes his time from what the manager told me. Body guy called off Monday and had to leave early today for a court hearing...but he is a good body man and has experience (over 50)

[Whammy]

Update?

[TigerTater]

I went to surprise them today, it was scuffed up entirely and jambs were painted. Body guy is from a resto shop and takes his time from what the manager told me. Body guy called off Monday and had to leave early today for a court hearing...but he is a good body man and has experience (over 50)

Typical body shop. I've never once had a body shop do work quickly without some type of excuse....you try and give them the benefit of the doubt, but I often times feel as though they're on their own clock!

[Johnmadd]

Update?

Nothing :(

[Johnmadd]

Typical body shop. I've never once had a body shop do work quickly without some type of excuse....you try and give them the benefit of the doubt, but I often times feel as though they're on their own clock!

I've never had this kind of work done before so it is all new territory to me, I don't want get a bad job because I rush them. :dunno It's good to have the zhp as a backup to my dd.

[az3579]

Typical body shop. I've never once had a body shop do work quickly without some type of excuse....you try and give them the benefit of the doubt, but I often times feel as though they're on their own clock!

I wouldn't want a body shop to do a job quickly. 99% of the job is prep work, and the overall paint job quality all relies on the prep work quality.

If they had the car done in a few days Id be really worried.


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[Johnmadd]

I wouldn't want a body shop to do a job quickly. 99% of the job is prep work, and the overall paint job quality all relies on the prep work quality.

If they had the car done in a few days Id be really worried.


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Yes, even though it won't be perfect, prep is definitely the key.

[TigerTater]

I wouldn't want a body shop to do a job quickly. 99% of the job is prep work, and the overall paint job quality all relies on the prep work quality.

If they had the car done in a few days Id be really worried.


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I realize body work is 99% prep, but there's a difference in timely work and being thorough, and just being slow/inefficient without regard to a time frame. My two previous vehicles had custom paint and body work..I'm fairly accustomed to body shops and their process. What I was tying to say was that most shops are the same, not always the greatest workforce and you often times run into delays with things such as what you mentioned john.

[Johnmadd]

Sneak preview
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20141215_17033_edit_1418695047373.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20141215_17033_edit_1418695047373.jpg.html)

Almost ready.

[ELCID86]

I know you are psyched!

[Johnmadd]

I know you are psyched!

Dude, you know it!

[Hornung418]

Looks good! Needs some shadowline trim and you've got a winner.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Pip]

Good choice! Can't wait to see some more photos.

[Johnmadd]

Looks good! Needs some shadowline trim and you've got a winner.

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

That is the plan. Satin or gloss is the question.

[Johnmadd]

Good choice! Can't wait to see some more photos.

Thanks Sean.

[az3579]

Sneak preview
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20141215_17033_edit_1418695047373.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20141215_17033_edit_1418695047373.jpg.html)

Almost ready.

http://i.imgur.com/scNr6py.png


That is the plan. Satin or gloss is the question.


DEFINITELY gloss. You know how good the gloss looks on the ZHP against the Imola. Plus, it would set your E30 apart.

[Johnmadd]

You like BP?

[danewilson77]

Looks great Johnny. No more sneak peaks. I need the full Monty.

"No flamesuit required"

[Johnmadd]

Looks great Johnny. No more sneak peaks. I need the full Monty.

"No flamesuit required"

More to come man!

[Johnmadd]

Looks great Johnny. No more sneak peaks. I need the full Monty.

"No flamesuit required"

Approved?

[danewilson77]

Approved?
:waldo

"No flamesuit required"

[Johnmadd]

http://i.imgur.com/scNr6py.png




DEFINITELY gloss. You know how good the gloss looks on the ZHP against the Imola. Plus, it would set your E30 apart.

Well do the gloss for you. What about the grills? Not the chrome part.

[az3579]

You like BP?

You bet I do! You're living out the dream I had for my E30, but never came to realize it before I sold it to my best friend. I always wanted to repaint my E30 to its original color, Cinnabar, but it was just too much money.


Well do the gloss for you. What about the grills? Not the chrome part.

Are you referring to the grille inserts in which the headlights sit? Do you have the U.S. style or the Euro style?
If you have U.S., I would HIGHLY recommend the euro style grille as those give the car a meaner look, kind of like an OE style eyebrow.
As far as color goes, I'm having a hard time imagining the grilles being glossy. I'd probably choose to keep it matte, but it totally depends on the direction you want to go with the car. Since the car was just repainted, it has the wet look to it, so matte grilles may not quite match with the gloss window trim, so it may be wise to keep it coherent and make everything glossy. Is this going to be your daily or fun car? If fun car, go glossy; it looks a little classier. If daily, then go matte, as that won't chip since there won't be any paint on them.


In my eyes, this would be a weekend/fun car, so I'd go with glossy grilles. Are you keeping the kidneys chrome? The glossy grilles would accentuate the chrome and make it stand out more since everything will look wet, not just the kidneys and paint around it.

[Johnmadd]

You bet I do! You're living out the dream I had for my E30, but never came to realize it before I sold it to my best friend. I always wanted to repaint my E30 to its original color, Cinnabar, but it was just too much money.



Are you referring to the grille inserts in which the headlights sit? Do you have the U.S. style or the Euro style?
If you have U.S., I would HIGHLY recommend the euro style grille as those give the car a meaner look, kind of like an OE style eyebrow.
As far as color goes, I'm having a hard time imagining the grilles being glossy. I'd probably choose to keep it matte, but it totally depends on the direction you want to go with the car. Since the car was just repainted, it has the wet look to it, so matte grilles may not quite match with the gloss window trim, so it may be wise to keep it coherent and make everything glossy. Is this going to be your daily or fun car? If fun car, go glossy; it looks a little classier. If daily, then go matte, as that won't chip since there won't be any paint on them.


In my eyes, this would be a weekend/fun car, so I'd go with glossy grilles. Are you keeping the kidneys chrome? The glossy grilles would accentuate the chrome and make it stand out more since everything will look wet, not just the kidneys and paint around it.

I have the us grilles. Yeah, I am going flat black on them. I'll do the same with the window trim. I think I'm going to do the kidneys gloss. It's still my dd, it's not flawless by any means, but it is one color and I can proudly wax and keep shiny.

[cakM3]

John, I have to agree with going with flack black. I think this will look perfect on your E30 :thumbsup Looking great so far my friend!!!

[Johnmadd]

John, I have to agree with going with flack black. I think this will look perfect on your E30 :thumbsup Looking great so far my friend!!!

Thanks Charlie. :biggrin

[johnrando]

That works!

[Johnmadd]

That works!

Thanks John.

[az3579]

I have the us grilles. Yeah, I am going flat black on them. I'll do the same with the window trim. I think I'm going to do the kidneys gloss. It's still my dd, it's not flawless by any means, but it is one color and I can proudly wax and keep shiny.

Yes, flat black is an excellent choice. I made all of my trim flat black on my E30 when I had it and couldn't be happier not having chrome anymore.

Regarding the grilles... I'm just going to leave this right here (nudge nudge :biggrin:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=57052&d=1340046674

[cakM3]

Yes, flat black is an excellent choice. I made all of my trim flat black on my E30 when I had it and couldn't be happier not having chrome anymore...

Of course you did BP.....of course you did! :p

[az3579]

Of course you did BP.....of course you did! :p

What was that for? I have proof. :rolleyes

[cakM3]

What was that for? I have proof. :rolleyes

I'm sure you do BP.....never questioned that. :p

[az3579]

.....never questioned that. :p

Of course you didn't, Charlie. :biggrin

[cakM3]

Of course you didn't, Charlie. :biggrin

:p

[Johnmadd]

Yes, flat black is an excellent choice. I made all of my trim flat black on my E30 when I had it and couldn't be happier not having chrome anymore.

Regarding the grilles... I'm just going to leave this right here (nudge nudge :biggrin:

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=57052&d=1340046674

Botond, if I had a perfect e30 I would do the little things like that for sure. Just to make it clear though, this job was done on a budget. Paint is 10 of 10, but there are still dings which have my OCD impulses ravaging... you would need a shot to the heart like in some Quentin Tarantino movie... I will be picking at this car though over the winter. :)

[3ZHP]

The cars looking good John. I'm hoping my Son gets his E30 back on the road before the reunion so, we cam bring most of the family for one day.

[Johnmadd]

The cars looking good John. I'm hoping my Son gets his E30 back on the road before the reunion so, we cam bring most of the family for one day.

What's wrong with it, can I help?

[brettbimmer]

Maddman, your E30 is looking fantastic! Cannot wait for moar pics. Excited for you to have her back!!

[Johnmadd]

Maddman, your E30 is looking fantastic! Cannot wait for moar pics. Excited for you to have her back!!

I
thanks bro!

[az3579]

Just to make it clear though, this job was done on a budget. Paint is 10 of 10, but there are still dings which have my OCD impulses ravaging...

PDR? Should be pretty cheap... or are these the kind that needs bodywork?

[Johnmadd]

PDR? Should be pretty cheap... or are these the kind that needs bodywork?

I think so, although not sure if that's possible being that the paint was put on after the ding happened and not the other way around. :dunno

[az3579]

I think so, although not sure if that's possible being that the paint was put on after the ding happened and not the other way around. :dunno

I don't know either. Regardless, I don't think you can do PDR for at least 30 days or until the paint cures properly. It would still be worth asking a PDR specialist. You also can't detail it for that time frame.

[3ZHP]

What's wrong with it, can I help?

He's replacing the gas tank and fuel lines and needs to install the new seat and 5 point harness. Can't remember what else. He has all the parts it's just time and priority of getting it done.


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[3ZHP]

Needs a brake line and stat too


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[Johnmadd]

He's replacing the gas tank and fuel lines and needs to install the new seat and 5 point harness. Can't remember what else. He has all the parts it's just time and priority of getting it done.


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Gotcha.

[Johnmadd]

I don't know either. Regardless, I don't think you can do PDR for at least 30 days or until the paint cures properly. It would still be worth asking a PDR specialist. You also can't detail it for that time frame.

I will look into PDR for sure but there is one spot for sure they can't do that I know for sure :shifty pm if you need the details... you might not even notice it until I showed it to you...maybe.

[az3579]

I will look into PDR for sure but there is one spot for sure they can't do that I know for sure :shifty pm if you need the details... you might not even notice it until I showed it to you...maybe.

If it's not that noticeable then don't show it to me. :)
It would bother me. lol

[3ZHP]

This was taken May 2006 when it was more active. The car hasn't been on the road in 5 of 6 years.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/BMW/318is/IMG_3106.jpg (http://s591.photobucket.com/user/3zhpguy/media/BMW/318is/IMG_3106.jpg.html)

[Johnmadd]

This was taken May 2006 when it was more active. The car hasn't been on the road in 5 of 6 years.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/BMW/318is/IMG_3106.jpg (http://s591.photobucket.com/user/3zhpguy/media/BMW/318is/IMG_3106.jpg.html)

Race ready, I like it.

[Johnmadd]

If it's not that noticeable then don't show it to me. :)
It would bother me. lol

Maybe you can critic her if I show up to the reunion in the e30.

[Johnmadd]

It would definitely bother you BP. :biggrin

[Johnmadd]

This was taken May 2006 when it was more active. The car hasn't been on the road in 5 of 6 years.

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss351/3zhpguy/BMW/318is/IMG_3106.jpg (http://s591.photobucket.com/user/3zhpguy/media/BMW/318is/IMG_3106.jpg.html)

Black door... black door... black door... damn my head.

[3ZHP]

Race ready, I like it.

Yep, he's done a lot to it. LSD, UUC short shifter, brakes, rear sub frame, roll bar, racing seats only everything else gutted, software mod + more.


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[danewilson77]

The lack of pics here is starting to annoy me :)

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[Johnmadd]

The lack of pics here is starting to annoy me :)

The friendliest forum on the planet.

Its still there :( (I believe that I will make this statement the opposite soon)

[danewilson77]

Ok. Grace given.

The friendliest forum on the planet.

[az3579]

Can't wait to see the finished product. You don't see an Imola E30 very often. :)

[cakM3]

Can't wait to see the finished product. You don't see an Imola E30 very often. :)

Imola is an awesome color!!! Okay...I had to put it out there :)

[Johnmadd]

Christmas score was 55 watt ddm hid kit for 9006 setup and some fresh ebay foglights. I think I'm gonna put wax on the lenses and see if I can get a little more life out of this set. Too bad I still don't have my car back :( / :)

[cakM3]

Christmas score was 55 watt ddm hid kit for 9006 setup and some fresh ebay foglights. I think I'm gonna put wax on the lenses and see if I can get a little more life out of this set. Too bad I still don't have my car back :( / :)

Be careful John! 55W HIDs in eBay fog enclosures may end up melting them. I've been running 35W HIDs in my fog enclosures w/o any issues.

If you use the 55W HID kit, I hope you won't run into any heat issues with your fog enclosures...


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[brettbimmer]

Be careful John! 55W HIDs in eBay fog enclosures may end up melting them. I've been running 35W HIDs in my fog enclosures w/o any issues.

If you use the 55W HID kit, I hope you won't run into any heat issues with your fog enclosures...


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Does that mean that he has to keep her above 90MPH for extra cooling? This may be a good excuse for the cops! :shifty

[cakM3]

Does that mean that he has to keep her above 90MPH for extra cooling? This may be a good excuse for the cops! :shifty

From my research regarding use of 55W ballasts in fog enclosures, they ended up melting either the plastic lens (eBay fogs) or plastic enclosures due to excessive heat. That's why I went with the 35W ballasts instead.

[Johnmadd]

Charlie, I will be fitting these into my elipsoid projector low beam headlights. If I do eventually do the fogs it will be 35 watt because yes, it would definitely be risky behind the plastic lenses.

[cakM3]

Charlie, I will be fitting these into my elipsoid projector low beam headlights. If I do eventually do the fogs it will be 35 watt because yes, it would definitely be risky behind the plastic lenses.

Okay....good.... I just wanted to make sure you're doing something you won't regret later on. Can't wait to see everything complete! :thumbsup

[Ryans323i]

Great thread John. Your e30 has come along way and the paint teaser pictures look great. Hopefully she'll be all done and you'll get her back soon.

Just my .02: I like gloss black with any red, and if there's any gloss black, every black should be glossy. There's another option for the front grill ( not kidneys), paint them it color matched Imola. My e30 had a color matched grill, I think it looked nice and you don't see it often. Im going to try to attach a picture below for reference.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/26/66ff4ec3d1fe8805db194db045d20876.jpg




Hmmm, wrong thread Ryan, it's been a long time I know :biggrin thanks for the feedback. I think the flat over gloss will provide a bit more contrast over gloss in my opinion but since I will be doing the trim work myself I am not stuck with anything so I can change it up if I change my mind.

There, I think. Do we have a blond emoticon?

[Johnmadd]

There, I think. Do we have a blond emoticon?

Hehe ��. Good to see you around :)

[bcleaver]

Still no car?

[Johnmadd]

Still no car?

It has been the typical "big name national business car painting service" horror story... hopefully it will be good enough when received... it's been a long time since I drove her :(

[TigerTater]

It has been the typical "big name national business car painting service" horror story... hopefully it will be good enough when received... it's been a long time since I drove her :(

Hoping you get it back soon! Same story with most paint shops unfortunately! Why do they do this to us!!

[Johnmadd]

Hoping you get it back soon! Same story with most paint shops unfortunately! Why do they do this to us!!

Your first post in my thread is now a fact.

[az3579]

It has been the typical "big name national business car painting service" horror story... hopefully it will be good enough when received... it's been a long time since I drove her :(

Please don't say Maaco... I'm begging you!

[Johnmadd]

Please don't say Maaco... I'm begging you!

:shifty :shifty :shifty

[az3579]

:shifty :shifty :shifty

Oh man...

[Johnmadd]

Oh man...

Well, I had a budget I had to stick to and this was thousands of dollars less than a reputable shop and I just needed it to be one color. It will be nice, but not perfect, and I knew that it wouldn't be but for $1600 it was my best option ... full review of said business will come after I receive my car back.

[cakM3]

Well, I had a budget I had to stick to and this was thousands of dollars less than a reputable shop and I just needed it to be one color. It will be nice, but not perfect, and I knew that it wouldn't be but for $1600 it was my best option ... full review of said business will come after I receive my car back.

Interested to see how this comes out John. Hopefully it will be good enough that you won't be irritated every time you see the car...good luck! :thumbsup @ BP, don't judge a book by it's cover.....;)

[fredo]

I'm pretty sure he will be happy with the results. Time will tell !

[az3579]

Interested to see how this comes out John. Hopefully it will be good enough that you won't be irritated every time you see the car...good luck! :thumbsup @ BP, don't judge a book by it's cover.....;)

I'm not judging Maaco by its cover, I'm judging Maaco by the nightmare stories of their work!
John spent more money than their typical cheapo paint job though, so hopefully he got their better work. I know all the horror stories were of the cheap paint job packages they offer (less than a grand).

I hope it works out for you, John.

[cakM3]

Maaco where John is getting his car painted is probably different than Maaco near you BP. With that said, let's not pre-judge John's car until after John have made comments about his car first :thumbsup

You never know BP....you might be surprised by their work!!

[brettbimmer]

Hope you have her back soon man. I know you are missing her!!

[az3579]

When will this be done???????? Do you need the Mafia to bust the doors down? :foottap

[bcleaver]

years ago I got a paint job from them and it actually turned out exceptional for what I paid. Not perfect of course, but damn good for the simple job I needed. Can't wait to see the pics.

[cakM3]

Its not like John is going for a concours level paint job. He's looking to have a half-way decent job and have his car in one color. He's probably gonna drive this car a lot... Looking forward to seeing completed pics John :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Its not like John is going for a concours level paint job. He's looking to have a half-way decent job and have his car in one color. He's probably gonna drive this car a lot... Looking forward to seeing completed pics John :thumbsup
+1

"No flamesuit required"

[Johnmadd]

Its not like John is going for a concours level paint job. He's looking to have a half-way decent job and have his car in one color. He's probably gonna drive this car a lot... Looking forward to seeing completed pics John :thumbsup

Exactly Charlie, and yes, it will still be my daily driver and it has winter tires on. I call my e30 "my tank" :biggrin

[cakM3]

Exactly Charlie, and yes, it will still be my daily driver and it has winter tires on. I call my e30 "my tank" :biggrin

Can't complain about that John!!! For myself, I wouldn't know what it's like driving an E30 as I have never done this…..guess I have been spoiled with my two (three if you count my 323i) E46s :)

[Johnmadd]

Finally...

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/_2.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/_2.jpg.html)

:biggrin

[rguti153]

Damn nice

[Johnmadd]

Damn nice

Thank you sir.

[johnrando]

Hard to tell in the dark but that looks clean. Know you're glad to get it back.

[rguti153]

Love imola red at different shades of lights it looks darker or brighter .. looks bitching

[BADCLOWN]

good looking e30. that red looks rather deep, i like it.

[Johnmadd]

Hard to tell in the dark but that looks clean. Know you're glad to get it back.
Thanks John, yeah I'm glad to have her back.


Love imola red at different shades of lights it looks darker or brighter .. looks bitching

I got it in the day light and it definitely looks different at night, it IS cool how this color does that.

[Johnmadd]

good looking e30. that red looks rather deep, i like it.

Thanks man. It's base coat clear coat.

[BADCLOWN]

that was going to be my next question. was wondering if you tweaked the paint code at all for that red and what was laid down. congrats on getting it back.

[Johnmadd]

that was going to be my next question. was wondering if you tweaked the paint code at all for that red and what was laid down. congrats on getting it back.

Asked for imola 405, I would need to see it next to factory paint to really tell. I will get daytime shot tomorrow and if light isn't adequate I will get some on Saturday.

[Hornung418]

Oh yeah!!!! LOOKIN GOOD, and well worth the wait. I watched a Undercover Boss about MAACO. Pretty insightful look into business.

Let's see it BBS RS slant lips and a drop and you are lookin good!!

Can someone photoshop that?

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[Johnmadd]

Oh yeah!!!! LOOKIN GOOD, and well worth the wait. I watched a Undercover Boss about MAACO. Pretty insightful look into business.

Let's see it BBS RS slant lips and a drop and you are lookin good!!

Can someone photoshop that?

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

Thanks Justin! It is dropped on h&r sport springs and bilstien sport shocks already, 16" wheels will definitely make a difference in look over the 14's that are on it right now.

[bcleaver]

Very cool. Happy with how it turned out?

[Johnmadd]

Very cool. Happy with how it turned out?

It is what I expected, so yes. It will be nice to get my trim refinished and put on now, that will take it to the next level.

[az3579]

Finally...

http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/_2.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/_2.jpg.html)

:biggrin

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG Imola Imola Imola Imola Imola on E3030303030303030!!! :drool



Asked for imola 405, I would need to see it next to factory paint to really tell. I will get daytime shot tomorrow and if light isn't adequate I will get some on Saturday.

You wouldn't have anything to compare it to properly; whatever you can find Imola now is faded enough where it won't look the same. :(
It is definitely a lot darker than my car is, but mine is very faded. It has been parked outside almost every day of its life. :(

[cakM3]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG Imola Imola Imola Imola Imola on E3030303030303030!!! :drool

and you questioned John's decision to use Maaco to paint his ride.... John, car looks great! Now get those chrome trim pieces painted black :)

[3ZHP]

Looks great John

[Johnmadd]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG Imola Imola Imola Imola Imola on E3030303030303030!!! :drool




You wouldn't have anything to compare it to properly; whatever you can find Imola now is faded enough where it won't look the same. :(
It is definitely a lot darker than my car is, but mine is very faded. It has been parked outside almost every day of its life. :(

Thanks bro! I actually was thinking that also.


and you questioned John's decision to use Maaco to paint his ride.... John, car looks great! Now get those chrome trim pieces painted black :)

Thanks Chuck! I am going to try this http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20150105_211910.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20150105_211910.jpg.html)

If it doesn't work for me I can try something else.

[Johnmadd]

Looks great John

Thanks Guy!

[cakM3]

Let me know how that comes out John....ohhhhhhhhh looks like this has potential!!! :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Looks great Johnny.

"No flamesuit required"

[Johnmadd]

Let me know how that comes out John....ohhhhhhhhh looks like this has potential!!! :thumbsup

Will do, pics are inevitable now. :)

[Johnmadd]

Looks great Johnny.

"No flamesuit required"

Thanks Dane! It looks like your car in your sig pic. I'm so happy it is one color after 10 years of ownership.

[danewilson77]

I bet you are buddy....

"No flamesuit required"

[danewilson77]

I remember when you pulled into my driveway the day I met you and I was selling the 330iX.

I always liked your e30, even multi colored, and I could tell you loved the car.

"No flamesuit required"

[Johnmadd]

One more
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20150105_181333_1.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20150105_181333_1.jpg.html)

[cakM3]

When you get a chance I wanna see daylight pics. The pics you're showing look awesome, especially for a Maaco paint job John :thumbsup Looks like it was money well spent :)

[danewilson77]

One more
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20150105_181333_1.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20150105_181333_1.jpg.html)
Mmmm....

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/05/4ccaa999cef346aa811910e1f5ce3889.jpg

"No flamesuit required"

[Johnmadd]

I remember when you pulled into my driveway the day I met you and I was selling the 330iX.

I always liked your e30, even multi colored, and I could tell you loved the car.

"No flamesuit required"

Thanks bro, I really appreciate that. I do love that car as imperfect as it may be, it has turned me into the BMW guy that I have become.

[Johnmadd]

When you get a chance I wanna see daylight pics. The pics you're showing look awesome, especially for a Maaco paint job John :thumbsup Looks like it was money well spent :)

Will do bro! :)

[Ryans323i]

So glad to see you have her back! She looks great, but we demand more pictures!

Thanks bro! I actually was thinking that also.



Thanks Chuck! I am going to try this http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20150105_211910.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20150105_211910.jpg.html)

If it doesn't work for me I can try something else.

I've not used this product, but most aerosol paints have temperature and humidity guidelines. Take those seriously. Also, wipe your parts with denatured alcohol on a microfiber before painting. If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to call or text me!

[Johnmadd]

So glad to see you have her back! She looks great, but we demand more pictures!


I've not used this product, but most aerosol paints have temperature and humidity guidelines. Take those seriously. Also, wipe your parts with denatured alcohol on a microfiber before painting. If you have any questions at all, don't hesitate to call or text me!

Thanks Ryan! I have a paint both at my work, it stays around 60 degrees in there. Where do I get the alcohol? More pics soon.

[Ryans323i]

Any hardware store will have denatured alcohol. Your work may have it too, if there's a paint booth.

[Johnmadd]

Any hardware store will have denatured alcohol. Your work may have it too, if there's a paint booth.

Gotcha.

[brettbimmer]

Asked for imola 405, I would need to see it next to factory paint to really tell. I will get daytime shot tomorrow and if light isn't adequate I will get some on Saturday.

That sounds like a meet is in order soon. E30 lookin' purdy Maddman! Cannot wait to see her in person. In the meantime, moar pics needed here! [emoji16]

[Hornung418]

That sounds like a meet is in order soon. E30 lookin' purdy Maddman! Cannot wait to see her in person. In the meantime, moar pics needed here! [emoji16]
80s weekend block party?

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

[az3579]

80s weekend block party?

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."

This.

[brettbimmer]

80s weekend block party?

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."


This.
So I should prep the big hair and MC Hammer pants?

[az3579]

80s weekend block party?

"You don't have to blow out my candle just to make yours shine brighter."


So I should prep the big hair and MC Hammer pants?

Yes. I'll bring the shutter shades.

[brettbimmer]

Yes. I'll bring the shutter shades.
Sounds fresh & phat, yo.

[Johnmadd]

:rofl at the comments

New roundels today
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20150110_143853.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20150110_143853.jpg.html)

Little dusty
http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc407/johnmadd1979/20150110_143902.jpg (http://s1210.photobucket.com/user/johnmadd1979/media/20150110_143902.jpg.html)

[danewilson77]

Mmmmm

"No flamesuit required"

[Ryans323i]

New roundels make such a difference. Looks great!

[fredo]

That paint looks super shiny. So, what do u think about the paint job quality ?

[Johnmadd]

Mmmmm

"No flamesuit required"


New roundels make such a difference. Looks great!

Thanks guys.