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Looks Modena. Tan is darker than what you have I believe.Originally Posted by andy318iS
blah blah blah.....mines tan
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Its not a BMW leather colour...its tan plain and simple.
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Forgive me, let me clarify. I wasn't speaking in terms of the BMW color specifically. Modena is based out of Ferrari, or rather Italy. It is yellow, primarily because it is the official color of the region that the city of Modena is in. Ferrari made it it's own and now they call their interior 'tan' Modena and they have an exterior color that is called "Giallo Modena" (very light yellow). So I apologize I didn't mean to compare it to BMW "Modena" interior, but actually to compliment it that it was a little more bright in the Ferrari sense of Modena, as opposed to plain Tan which typcially is a little more dull/earthy and not as bright. To put it simply, Modena is a Tan that is a little brighter and warmer.
"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." In other words, it still looks damn good!
EDIT: I learned a lot about Ferrari in high school when I talked a lot to my steady girlfriend's father. He was rebuilding a Diablo (which was a car that was co-designed with the House of Ferrari) and so he always gave me the history behind the House of Ferarri and the House of Diablo and etc etc. I then studied more of it because it was friggin cool.
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LOL you Americans...confusing me with your pet names for leather colour
cheers for the histiry leason EEEEeeee36 learn something new everyday
Badabing!
^what are you doing browsing forums?!?!?!!???
get back to work and post some more pics for us!!!
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Stop posting and get back to work! Don't make us break out the whips and chains.LOL you Americans...confusing me with your pet names for leather colour
cheers for the histiry leason EEEEeeee36 learn something new everyday
But seriously, you rock.
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Sorry fellas but some folk have to work to raise some $$$$no more updates till the weekend..... be patient
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pfft youll be fine just give blood while youre working on it. chop chop! back to work!
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You could also make donations of, um... "other" bodily fluids. They pay for that too.
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Righty, a couple progress pics of the dash
Whats been done?
The recess/indent along the top of the dash (passenger side) has been smoothed along with the little vent, the entire glovebox panel assembly has been thrown out and smoothed over :twisted: the little vent on the drivers side has also bitten the dust. The surround for the headlight alignment and dial brightness (that was already smoothed over) has now been blended in to make it part of the dash
I was going to retrim the main part of the dash with black leather and have the area around the dials etc in tan...... the tan is staying 8) :P. but......I've just started up playing with carbon fibre again.....
Sorry for the crap pics....I absolutely love how it looks, its hard to take them one handed:
cum on guys
i love it when work like that is done right. very cool
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Seriously, those are my favourite seats ever! Saving up for some myself!i love it when work like that is done right. very cool
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we need updates once a day
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Seriously, everytime I come to bfc I look for updates in this thread now.
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I sent you an email bro..I actually have a 350z but interested in the leather supplier's contact info and how much a full or half hide from them would cost--I only need enough for a shift boot and my trunk enclosure..
Thanks,
ravimohan1@gmail.com with any info
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Ok, I have been here for a year and rarely post, but what you are doing here is the most amazing thing I've seen period, wasn't even a tan interior fan until I saw your thread, keep up the good work and good luck.
Will work for Mods!
Now that I've spent a crapload of time reading through the ENTIRE thread I feel the need to subscribe. This is CRAZY nice work you are doing andy!!! I, as well as the rest, will look forward to the next pictures. The finish will be sweet.
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I'm a carbon fiber man myself. When I finish my E46 inspired Boser CF Hood I'll send you some pics.Righty, a couple progress pics of the dash
Whats been done?
The recess/indent along the top of the dash (passenger side) has been smoothed along with the little vent, the entire glovebox panel assembly has been thrown out and smoothed over :twisted: the little vent on the drivers side has also bitten the dust. The surround for the headlight alignment and dial brightness (that was already smoothed over) has now been blended in to make it part of the dash
I was going to retrim the main part of the dash with black leather and have the area around the dials etc in tan...... the tan is staying 8) :P. but......I've just started up playing with carbon fibre again.....
Sorry for the crap pics....I absolutely love how it looks, its hard to take them one handed
You took the pics one-handed? I'm afraid to ask where the other hand was... I know you love your work, but....
What are you going to do about carpet? Have you sourced some nice thicker pile auto carpet like Highline and Exotic cars usually have?
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This is the most incredible interior makover ever... cant believe im just seeing this...
awsome
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yeah, where have you been man? this is only the most anticipated thread on bf.c
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No they didn't lower the postion tbh...I've got a pair of lower subframes being made atm to hopefully lower the seats down pretty much to the floor. I'm pretty tall as well so I know where your coming from
LOL I'd love to make more porgress on the porject but I do have a life outside of the e36 LOL honestly I do....
No worries man, when I get 5 I'll be sure to reply
Not sure yet tbh all I know is I need a new carpet of some description
LMAO dude please dont build this thread too much haha its not all that. Its just me messing about with fibreglass and leather
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Ain't that the truth. Andy you've inspired a full and complete movement of interior DIYers. Previously I've just thought about adding a few accents here and there. You've given me inspiration to rip out and redo my entire interior!!
Thank you for your contribution to BF.c!! You rock.
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Andy did you ever buy an auto upholstery book or anything? Where did you learn how to do this so well? You're tearing into it like a Master car builder!No they didn't lower the postion tbh...I've got a pair of lower subframes being made atm to hopefully lower the seats down pretty much to the floor. I'm pretty tall as well so I know where your coming from
LOL I'd love to make more porgress on the porject but I do have a life outside of the e36 LOL honestly I do....
No worries man, when I get 5 I'll be sure to reply
Not sure yet tbh all I know is I need a new carpet of some description
LMAO dude please dont build this thread too much haha its not all that. Its just me messing about with fibreglass and leather
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Ah fellas please..the compliments are brilliant and very much appriciated (it keeps me going) but I'm sure there not really deserved
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No, no books or anyone to learn from...its all been self taughtAndy did you ever buy an auto upholstery book or anything? Where did you learn how to do this so well? You're tearing into it like a Master car builder!
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