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    n3985's Project POS 328is wannabe track car build log

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    Holy Crap dude.

    You are my hero. I would have gotten rid of that thing in 2 seconds flat.

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    Great work so far man. It'll all pay off, trust me.

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    Wow

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    Yeah, definitely need a rollbar for harnesses of any kind. Nice work.

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    Really nice work!

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    Can you point the way to the DIY you used to mount the replica M3 front bumper? I have one that needs to go on and I'm a little nervous about getting it on without scratching my head too hard. And if I'm not mistaken, the non-M brake vent tubes don't fit, right? I need to use M3 ones?

    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jakermac View Post
    Can you point the way to the DIY you used to mount the replica M3 front bumper? I have one that needs to go on and I'm a little nervous about getting it on without scratching my head too hard. And if I'm not mistaken, the non-M brake vent tubes don't fit, right? I need to use M3 ones?

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    It's pretty simple

    Remove your factory bumper assembly and remove the actual metal bumper behind the plastic cover held in with push pins.

    Install the metal bumper inside the new M3 cover and reinstall back on car.

    You'll need M3 brake ducts

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    nice build dude, sent you a pm
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    I absolutely lover reading threads like this. Seeing someone tear apart a perfectly good car to do what you did makes me sad. However, seeing a car that is so far gone that the only real possible use of it is what you did with it makes me happy.

    I am sure you went through a lot of work and frustration with this car but it's nice to see the car getting a new lease on life. 95% of the people out there wouldn't have gotten this car to where you have it. That's an accomplishment in itself!

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    Quote Originally Posted by n3985 View Post
    It's pretty simple

    Remove your factory bumper assembly and remove the actual metal bumper behind the plastic cover held in with push pins.

    Install the metal bumper inside the new M3 cover and reinstall back on car.

    You'll need M3 brake ducts
    Thanks. Never thought it'd be that simple. Thought I'd read somewhere that there was more to it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy View Post
    I absolutely lover reading threads like this. Seeing someone tear apart a perfectly good car to do what you did makes me sad. However, seeing a car that is so far gone that the only real possible use of it is what you did with it makes me happy.

    I am sure you went through a lot of work and frustration with this car but it's nice to see the car getting a new lease on life. 95% of the people out there wouldn't have gotten this car to where you have it. That's an accomplishment in itself!
    Totally agree. This is an AWESOME project! Keep it up! I'm looking forward to seeing how everything works out....

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    Thanks! This has car has been a real pain but it does feel good now when I can do high rpm clutch dumps without worry all day every day.

    So many parts has been replaced a "VIN matching enthusiast" would die from a heart attack.

    Some of parts not shown are also new doors, new windshield wiper motor assembly, new OEM fuel filter, new balljoints for every rear suspension when it was reinforced, new dome light and every interior and exterior light bulb replaced with Philips, new OEM gas cap, list goes on and on.

    Alcantara both in foam backed and regular arrived, headliner reupholster + M3 black interior conversion coming soon!

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    Neat thing about your build is if you decided to switch to an E36 M3 chassis, many of the parts you installed on this car will swap over to it.

    You should see the 1994 325is I am working on:
    http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...at-for-9-years

    It's been very frustrating but I have learned a lot! I am sure you have as well!

    The feeling you get driving a car you restored is what keeps me doing this as a hobby.

    Subscribed to this thread!
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    Quote Originally Posted by n3985 View Post
    find a way to fill the hole in headliner and rewrap
    I used some relatively stiff cardboard which I bonded to the opening on top with Shoe Goo, then re-covered with alcantra. Looked pretty good to me.

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    Just keep in mind you are going to loose all of the headroom height gained by removing the sunroof by putting the sunroof headliner back in. The non-sunroof headliners are not just a sunroof headliner with the hole filled in. They are a different shape that is closer to the roof I've been looking for a non-sunroof sedan headliner for months. I'd like to do something to neaten up the ceiling in mine before getting the 4 point bent and installed, but I haven't come up with any ideas yet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wake74 View Post
    Just keep in mind you are going to loose all of the headroom height gained by removing the sunroof by putting the sunroof headliner back in. The non-sunroof headliners are not just a sunroof headliner with the hole filled in. They are a different shape that is closer to the roof I've been looking for a non-sunroof sedan headliner for months. I'd like to do something to neaten up the ceiling in mine before getting the 4 point bent and installed, but I haven't come up with any ideas yet.
    Yep but alas finding a slicktop headliner is near impossible so I'll work with what I have.

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    I've pondered trying to cut a sunroof headliner around the edges and add a strip of fiberglass to try to try to "raise" the center section to be close to the roof. If you come up with a solution, please post, so we can follow along.

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    I just got finished removing a lot of the sound deadening material out of my sedan. What a PITA. Heat gun method worked well but had to sit in some uncomfortable positions. Going to try cleaning out the left over residue today. Will give Goof Off a try.

    Getting ready to drop the car off to have tabs welded in for the sunroof. Getting a 4 point roll bar welded in at the same time or would have done what you did.

    Looks good!

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    I applaud you for this build. Don't know if I would've had the patience or work ethic to save this car.

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