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Thread: E39 touring LS swap project

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    They only started recently as the owner bought himself an M5 as a DD for a bit. Sedan only of course so I had to use the H&R's in the rear.

    Edit: Just ordered a set of Nissan Murano bi-xenon projectors for a headlight retrofit
    Last edited by RVAE34; 10-26-2012 at 11:11 AM.

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    Been thinking about a retro as well...hmmm
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    Rear adjustable height issue solved using an E46 mount and a universal coilover spring that was the closest length to the H&R Rides great too.







    Last edited by RVAE34; 10-26-2012 at 11:11 PM.

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    Looks good, did this not have SLS to begin with?
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    Nope. That was a requirement for my search for a touring.

    Some pix



    Last edited by RVAE34; 10-27-2012 at 08:30 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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    Looks good, please pm me details on the rear setup
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    pm me on rear spring set up asap!!!!

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    Pillars and window trim ready for paint.






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    The black trim looks much better.

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    Base coat is on. Now I will let that dry for a few hours and then shoot 2 coats of PPG 2021 Urethane clear.









    Cleared





    Last edited by RVAE34; 10-28-2012 at 05:28 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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    that is exactly how i wish i could have done mine. i cant wait to have a 2car garage and not have to do all the work outside cause I'm too annoyed to just always "re-park" the m3.

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    Fin






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    Looking good take some day photos
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    Wetsanded and buffed the rear driver side pillars and window trim.


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    ^^^Looks amazing!



    Now give us the info on the rear springs set up lol

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    I still have to get the spring info. I also want to have some more road time to make sure it's reliable in different driving conditions. Have to get the rest of the trim back in and wait until the storm passes first.

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    this is starting to get exiting! looks awesome!


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    Sorry for the camera pix but it's still raining out.




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    Quote Originally Posted by RVAE34 View Post
    Base coat is on. Now I will let that dry for a few hours and then shoot 2 coats of PPG 2021 Urethane clear.



    Cleared





    Quote Originally Posted by RVAE34 View Post
    Wetsanded and buffed the rear driver side pillars and window trim.


    Incredible work!
    The car's paint also looks immaculate as well...!
    What did you use for the "base coat" on the trims, and where did you buy it and the clear?
    Also, I thought it was interesting that you did NOT remove the pillar trims for painting...

    Thanks!
    Jason
    Last edited by Jason5driver; 10-30-2012 at 12:57 PM.

    Looking for an E39 belly pan , passenger front inner fender liner …

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    I tried to remove them but it seemed like a pita. No worries as I masked them perfectly. I cannot recall the exact color but it was the blackest black the paint store had as they looked at the formulas and lots of them had yellow,red, blue etc added. The base is PPG. Then I used PPG 2021 urethane clear. I sprayed it all using a devilbiss + gun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RVAE34 View Post
    I tried to remove them but it seemed like a pita. No worries as I masked them perfectly. I cannot recall the exact color but it was the blackest black the paint store had as they looked at the formulas and lots of them had yellow,red, blue etc added. The base is PPG. Then I used PPG 2021 urethane clear. I sprayed it all using a devilbiss + gun.
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    lol

    Finally cleared up out.








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    Quote Originally Posted by RVAE34
    I tried to remove them but it seemed like a pita. No worries as I masked them perfectly. I cannot recall the exact color but it was the blackest black the paint store had as they looked at the formulas and lots of them had yellow,red, blue etc added. The base is PPG. Then I used PPG 2021 urethane clear. I sprayed it all using a devilbiss + gun.
    They have bolts holding them in from the inside. You have to remove the pillar that's behind the trim you want to remove

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    Wish I had known that prior Oh well. Done now and looks great. Just wasted effort.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RVAE34 View Post
    Wish I had known that prior Oh well. Done now and looks great. Just wasted effort.
    You didn't ask


    We Need the info!

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