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  1. #251
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    I am definitely intrigued by these door panels. I would be concerned that they looked a bit too "track-y" for normal use, but I still think they are pretty sweet. If I ever get around to redoing the ugly tan interior on my e36, I could be talked into installing something like this.

  2. #252
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    Yeah, it's not a mod for everyone... but hey if you've ever lived with stock door cards that are bubbling, broken clips, and coming apart at the seams, it's such a relief just having something simple and solid that WORKS.

    Plain black panels look really good in any car, and it's subtle too.
    Current_SeeDee 1972 Type 114 Luna 1975 Type 114
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    1994 e36 Le-Ah 1987 e30

  3. #253
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    I absolutely love these panels, and would love to have a set. Hmmm...maybe in the next month or so depending on the cost for a set for a sedan.

  4. #254
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    Wouldn't use these for the m but need somethin for the s13 can u do other cars cheaply?


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  5. #255
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    Aluminum panels can be done on any car that has a mostly flat door frame with no protrusions

    Pics from my installs on the CAtuned e10 race car and e30 coupe drift cars... also did a special project for my buddy's 4th gen Camaro.

    e30 coupe aluminum door panels with custom printed graphics

    Aluminum door card delete panels_front by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr


    CAtuned e30 coupe drift car_Rear by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr

    e10 2002 aluminum door panels with custom printed graphics

    CAtuned e10 race car_Front by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr


    CAtuned e10 race car_Front by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr


    CAtuned e10 race car_Rear by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr


    Custom project for Kevin's 3rd gen Camaro by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr


    Custom project for Kevin's 3rd gen Camaro by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr

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    This is the absolute best representation of how the Sharpie looks in person that I've been able to capture on camera. This is a pretty fresh coat by the way, only the second time I've Sharpied her:


    IMG_8699 by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr

    Those two dents really freaking annoy me


    IMG_8696 by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr
    Last edited by Spyke; 05-15-2014 at 11:00 AM.
    Current_SeeDee 1972 Type 114 Luna 1975 Type 114
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  6. #256
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    My word. That color is just so amazing.

  7. #257
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    She was waiting in the rain for me to get off work all day, looking all pretty


    IMG_8776 by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr
    Current_SeeDee 1972 Type 114 Luna 1975 Type 114
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    1994 e36 Le-Ah 1987 e30

  8. #258
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    The sharpie is absolutely stunning spyke. I have so much respect for your car
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  9. #259
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    Another special project, done by special request. This is a nice, simple sunroof delete panel for Frank LeoGrande's e30 coupe, who is already sporting my door panels.

    Usually, I would refer people to S2Rtuning for a fiberglass or carbon fiber delete panel, as they are the nicest fitting and looking formed parts I know of. However, Frank wanted something he could put graphics on BOTH sides of, which can't really be easily done on any of the existing sunroof deletes.

    On the exterior side, I overlayed the whole panel with carbon fiber vinyl. On top of that went a printed/UV laminated/Die-cut graphic



    Frank LeoGrande e30 coupe aluminum sunroof delete panel by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr

    On the interior side, I did a printed photo of his grandparents, that's sealed in with a matte laminate. Since the panel will be applied from the top side of the car, the whole panel is oversized by 1" on all edges. The inside print was inset a minimum of 3" from all edges, to prevent any of the graphic being covered up


    Frank LeoGrande e30 coupe aluminum sunroof delete panel by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr

    A closeup of the exterior side


    CF vinyl &amp; die cut logo detail by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr

    All of my projects are made by hand, no machines here besides the printer and hand tools. This helps keep costs down, and makes new projects like this much faster to produce.


    0.080 gauge single-ply aluminum, hand routed and filed by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr
    Last edited by Spyke; 02-07-2014 at 11:04 AM.
    Current_SeeDee 1972 Type 114 Luna 1975 Type 114
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  10. #260
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    More incredible work Gregg! I suspect you are going to have requests to produce some more of those.

  11. #261
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    We'll see. Again, it's really not preferable unless you want graphics on both sides and you need something just a bit cheaper. Because it's not perfectly flush, the S2Rtuning molded sunroof deletes are a far superior choice.
    Current_SeeDee 1972 Type 114 Luna 1975 Type 114
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    1994 e36 Le-Ah 1987 e30

  12. #262
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spyke View Post





    These pictures are going to give me nightmares.

    Impressive work.

  13. #263
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    You're very good with these graphics!

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  14. #264
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    Love your car. I couldn't find it anywhere in the thread, but how did you do your gauges? I've never seen that done before, looks really good in the pics.
    CBlock


  15. #265
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    You are an amazing craftsman. I hope you do this kind of work for a living, your time is wasted elsewhere. You are fucken artist man.

  16. #266
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    Quote Originally Posted by 3MPowered View Post
    You're very good with these graphics!
    Thanks! The more freedom I have the better they come out.

    Quote Originally Posted by CblockM3 View Post
    Love your car. I couldn't find it anywhere in the thread, but how did you do your gauges? I've never seen that done before, looks really good in the pics.
    It's in here... somewhere. - but it's just red Sharpie. I had the cluster open when I was doing the Valentine hidden display, and wanted to see how it looked. Not the best idea, since the cluster does get a bit of sun exposure and it's faded a bit in those areas. Doesn't bother me enough to change it yet, given the car's attitude.

    Quote Originally Posted by randomy View Post
    You are an amazing craftsman. I hope you do this kind of work for a living, your time is wasted elsewhere. You are fucken artist man.
    Thanks brother! Haven't seen you around in a while
    Current_SeeDee 1972 Type 114 Luna 1975 Type 114
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  17. #267
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    Oh heeeyyyyyy


    IMG_20140221_132956 by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr
    Current_SeeDee 1972 Type 114 Luna 1975 Type 114
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  18. #268
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    Sexy

  19. #269
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    Adding to the coming soon mods: obviously the Black anodized diamond plate flooring above, as well as an AKG Stage II shifter, and a VIS fiberglass/carbon trunk
    Current_SeeDee 1972 Type 114 Luna 1975 Type 114
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    1994 e36 Le-Ah 1987 e30

  20. #270
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    Your door panels are so badass.



  21. #271
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    sooooooo jelly of shifter purchase

    $200 for an e36? Yea i'll buy it

  22. #272
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    Got the shifter yesterday, and mother of Thor! It's such a nice, simple, beefy piece. Painted the lever black last night, and installing the setup this Sunday if it's not raining hopefully. I cannot WAIT to get rid of this stupid potato masher lever as my buddy Kevin calls it lol.
    Current_SeeDee 1972 Type 114 Luna 1975 Type 114
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  23. #273
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    Fixed my ignition, so nice to be using a key again. The stupid connecting shaft of course snapped in half inside the assembly. Thought some pics of the housing might be helpful to someone.

    e36 Steering wheel lock (top view)

    IMG_8800 by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr

    Ignition switch stub

    IMG_8814 by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr

    e36 Key tumbler receiver

    IMG_8815 by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr

    Bottom of e36 ignition housing

    IMG_8816 by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr

    Also installed the new shifter, (I painted the shaft of the lever Black). I wish I could use expletives here, because honestly it's the only way to describe it... it is just SO f$^%&*@# GOOD!

    The only downside is that it's pretty tough to tell what gear you're in visually, but everything else is superb. Very crisp, short throws that click right into place, right near the steering wheel. No more getting stuck between gears, no slop in the middle/neutral. Little Bruce helped me, and seems like he certainly approves also.


    IMG_8843 by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr


    IMG_8844 by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr


    IMG_8850 by Spyke e36/e30, on Flickr
    Last edited by Spyke; 05-15-2014 at 11:04 AM.
    Current_SeeDee 1972 Type 114 Luna 1975 Type 114
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    1994 e36 Le-Ah 1987 e30

  24. #274
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    Awesome interior, and sweet beardie!



  25. #275
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    Thank you for not calling him an iguana lol
    Current_SeeDee 1972 Type 114 Luna 1975 Type 114
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