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Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 04-23-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
Sorry guys. The weather has been beautiful. Put...

Sorry guys. The weather has been beautiful. Put on a new set of tires and I have been driving the heck out of this thing! 80 miles round trip every day and loving it! I promise to get some shots of...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-27-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
Sub mounted.

Sub mounted.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-21-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
Fiberglass is on. Waiting for the sub to arrive.

Fiberglass is on. Waiting for the sub to arrive.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-19-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
One more view...

One more view...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-19-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
Wrapped in grill cloth and ready for fiberglass.

Wrapped in grill cloth and ready for fiberglass.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-19-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
Placement....and yes, there is plenty of room...

Placement....and yes, there is plenty of room even for my size thirteens.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-19-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
Step two...

Step two...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-19-2013, 12:25 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
Stereo build begins...

Subwoofer...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-13-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
Yuck! I guess I can't complain about the 40...

Yuck! I guess I can't complain about the 40 degree weather that is coming midweek!
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-13-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
72 degrees in January and I own a convertible....

72 degrees in January and I own a convertible. Life is good!
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-10-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
Thanks! I am fighting the urge to dive in big on...

Thanks! I am fighting the urge to dive in big on this install. The fit system is really simple and sounds like a million bucks. I have three speakers in it. I am going to do something along the same...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-09-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-i-c-e/56922-sub...

http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-i-c-e/56922-subwoofer-install.html. Here is the simple install I did in my Honda fit. Good system, no wasted space. The sub enclosure sits inside the spare. The...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-09-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
Thanks for the top tip.... It worked! ...

Thanks for the top tip.... It worked! Addressing the Stereo question...I was a professional installer for many years. I judged Iasca and cmaa sound quality and installation many years and was even...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-08-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
Thanks, Rob! I will check that! It's amazing...

Thanks, Rob! I will check that! It's amazing with the small amount of often contradictory info I was able to find tht I got it installed at all! The only thing the top came with was a copy of the...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-07-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
After a month the state of North Carolina has...

After a month the state of North Carolina has finally located my title! By the end of the week I will be able to drive it legally!
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 01-02-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 283
Posted By mhopper
What he said!!!! Mine was overheating and it was...

What he said!!!! Mine was overheating and it was nothing more than air trapped in the cooling system.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-31-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
It is made out of the same cloth as the oem. I...

It is made out of the same cloth as the oem. I hope I get the same durability. Next...stereo.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-30-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
When I ordered my top a question nobody could...

When I ordered my top a question nobody could answer was what is the big difference between a 229$ top and a 329$ top. I just took,off a 329$ and replaced it with a 229 one. Now I feel qualified to...
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-27-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
1988 civic. 2006 ridgeline. 2007 crv. 2009 fit....

1988 civic. 2006 ridgeline. 2007 crv. 2009 fit. That is the boring ones. I love my Hondas. Boring ...maybe, but you hardly ever have to spend money on them.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-27-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
My ranchero is a 76. 400 in it. 68,000 miles. I...

My ranchero is a 76. 400 in it. 68,000 miles. I pull her out on occasion. If you look on the other side, you will see the corner of my fiat spider. It needs help, but I have all the parts.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-27-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
It is really tight right now. I am going to let...

It is really tight right now. I am going to let it stretch a few days. Then I will be ale to put it down and finish the sides. Probably another hour to go!
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-27-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
Rear view.

Rear view.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-27-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
Ok ... Here is where I am so far.

Ok ... Here is where I am so far.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-23-2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
I am using the top mentioned earlier in this...

I am using the top mentioned earlier in this thread. Goop is removed. Heat it with a heat gun and it scrapes right of with a paint scraper.
Forum: E36/7 Z3 (1996-2002) and E85 Z4 (2003-2008) 12-21-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,569
Posted By mhopper
I am going to use butyl Rv tape.

I am going to use butyl Rv tape.
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