Show Off Your E36 (post Pics)

i was going to exit out the back until i realized where i intended to exit was before target so i had to go back into civilization and people who dont know how to drive for a sec

Originally Posted by dirty325is

I'm just gonna get used door panels and quarter panel these ones were screwed and clued on crappy job by previous owner then was thinking of changing shift knob and boot anyone mess with fixing steering wheel stitching is starting to come apart

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The stitching was OK on my steering wheel but the leather was starting to show some wear so I bought and installed one of these.

Originally Posted by dc_wright

The stitching was OK on my steering wheel but the leather was starting to show some wear so I bought and installed one of these.

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Originally Posted by dc_wright

The stitching was OK on my steering wheel but the leather was starting to show some wear so I bought and installed one of these.

How's it feel? Was it hard to do? Does the wheel feel thicker by alot?

I have the wheel the 328 had originally but the leather is junk. Thus could be a good way to salvage it...

My first car, in love. Need a paint job but I need to save haha.

May I suggest replacing that chrome trim and setting it on fire?, other than that it looks pretty good.

Yeah, Miles has a pretty sound suggestion.

Originally Posted by miles_trail

may i suggest replacing that chrome trim and setting it on fire?, other than that it looks pretty good.

Originally Posted by cj.surr

yeah, miles has a pretty sound suggestion.

+1

Did't think I'd ever see something to top Lola's color matched trim, I was wrong.

Originally Posted by miles_trail

May I suggest replacing that chrome trim and setting it on fire?, other than that it looks pretty good.

Yeah I was planing on replacing the chrome, I just got it and I've been busy working this weekend. But yeah very good suggestion. haha

I wonder what went through whoever did that's mind

Oh look another masshole
Car looks clean though man

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Originally Posted by TheFinanceGuy

How's it feel? Was it hard to do? Does the wheel feel thicker by alot?

I have the wheel the 328 had originally but the leather is junk. Thus could be a good way to salvage it...

It just feels slightly thicker, but not objectionably soand it has a much better feel than the 15 year old sun hardened leather of the original. It wasn't hard to install, just time consuming to stitch it in place. Took about 2 hours, but I messed up going around one of the wheel spokes and had to unstitch and restitch about 1/3. The trick seems to be frequently checking the alignment of the three seams (the cover is made from 3 pieces of leather) and making certain they stay aligned.
For $17 I think it was a good deal.

$17 is pretty good. Not sure if I would want to install it, though...

Been lurking for the past month since I bought my '94 convertible. This is my first BMW experience and I must admit I am kicking myself for waiting so long. Sold my Jeep Wrangler which was fun, just never had a chance to put it in it's element on a regular basis. With my e36, I have fallen in love with driving again. Just can't wait until warmer weather so I can put the top down.

Car came with new top, new paint and new upholstery. 200k+ miles and the engine/transmission feel great. It only had a few minor problems. Since I bought it, I have replaced bushings, two tires, brake and clutch pedal switches, crash sensor relay, radio, fog lights and a few dash bulbs as well as reglued the door panels. You, know, the usual. This forum has been a huge help! Now if I can just fix that sagging glove box door! ;-)

Here is my pic.

Looks nice. Makes me miss my 318 vert.
What's with the pinstripe? Never seen that before...

Originally Posted by dc_wright

It just feels slightly thicker, but not objectionably soand it has a much better feel than the 15 year old sun hardened leather of the original. It wasn't hard to install, just time consuming to stitch it in place. Took about 2 hours, but I messed up going around one of the wheel spokes and had to unstitch and restitch about 1/3. The trick seems to be frequently checking the alignment of the three seams (the cover is made from 3 pieces of leather) and making certain they stay aligned.
For $17 I think it was a good deal.

Thanks! I think I'll do it.

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Looking great black always looks mean on e36s

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Originally Posted by TheRealTalk978

My first car, in love. Need a paint job but I need to save haha.

wow, almost missed this.... nice chrome?


but yeah, Mass huh? you in Boston?

Sometimes the light hits it just right. Never can get the photo though.

Love it I love how the non-m bumper looks when it's close to ground, looks boss.

Hellz yeah. Lookin' great!

Originally Posted by RawrRawr

Love it I love how the non-m bumper looks when it's close to ground, looks boss.

Originally Posted by ZeGerman

Hellz yeah. Lookin' great!

Thanks guize!