ClassE Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I like driving the kettles!So - we found out this past weekend we're expecting a baby girl in August... Better order some more car parts now while I still can! mkoepp, B C and DrLeadFoot 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc43089 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Congrats!!!! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Cngrts =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Awesome news they are so cuteif I can say the word "cute" amongst a group of other men without repercussion mkoepp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkoepp Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Congrats!! The car looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks guys!We knew we were pregnant (well... She was) - but didn't know if it was a boy or girl. Happy it's a girl, my wife is more then excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 You're lucky to get a boy and a girl like that=) That is what I will be hoping for when I create offspring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Alright... I've got acouple big "things" I want to get done before next weekend when a friend is going to shoot some pics of the car. I'm alittle over budget on the car stuff this month so trying to find some relatively "cheap" fixes for the following. Hoping for some insight:Fog Lights: My drivers front fog light lens is cracked and broken apart - and I don't want to spend the $160 for a new assembly when I only really need a lens. I can't find anyone - anywhere selling the replacement lenses. Anyone have one laying about - or know of a super secret place to get a set of lenses?!?Taillights: I would like to change the existing orange corners to red. I've found acouple DIY ways, which all appear promising... But having never seen in person I'm alittle afraid of the outcome. Has anyone done it or seen in person to give opinions?!?IS trunk spoiler: The original spoiler is sun cracked and faded (looks like crap). I've seen people say "repaint it", but being a semi-pliable "rubber" I'm not sure how to prep or if it's a good idea. I'll eventually get a replacement, but for the time being need the current one looking better.Any help or insight would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 I've sanded down an iS lip spoiler before and used a filler primer followed by black trim paint. Don't know how long that would last as I sold the car shortly after. Looked great for the time being. The DIY all red tail lights look pretty good in person. Not sure how well that paint stands against UV but I'm sure you'd be fine since you garage your car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Perfect - If the spoiler doesn't turn out great I'll happily replace in a month or 2, just want it looking better then it does now! I'll pull it off the car and see what some light sanding and filler does. I guess my worry is the filler flexing/cracking since the spoiler isn't rigid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris3 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 With all you have in this car probably time to think about how you have it insured if you haven't done so already. Idiots are out there and typical coverage for an 89 e30 will in no way cover what you've got in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Already chatted to Insurance about it. Hopefully end of next week I can have something figured out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Could also prep it and have a painter spray it matte black with some flex agent in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Trying to get random exterior things cleaned up by this Saturday so a friend can shoot the car. So I apologize in advance for the random questions I'll have:-What is supposed to go in the center front bumper "knockout"? (The long horizontal slat openings in lower front valence). My car had the lower plastic intact - but nothing in the upper hole. -Anyone know where I can find a front bumper towhook hole cover for the bumper? Missing mine and tried ordering from GAP - they called me back and said they're out - and bmw is out.-Anything I should know about ordering replacement front/rear emblems for the trunk/hood? Are they always OEM - or should I know anything about knockoffs/printed/etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLeadFoot Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Gluten or Blunttech for the parts. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Didn't know about GutenParts - I like that they have their stock levels on the website! Thanks John!As I'm looking at the bumper valence inserts - they only show one (which appears to match the one I have currently). Is the top slot supposed to be empty?!?Getting my order together for Guten right now - I'm assuming others have purchased from them? Pretty quick order turn-around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Top slot should be empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Top slot should be empty.That's what I was hoping - thanks!Guten order placed... Let's hope it arrives before Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Top slot should have an intercooler fixed that for you Beautiful car by the way, just keeps getting better. So cool to see it all come together! B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyhundley Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Darn it! I wish I would've known sooner. I just crushed this car that had them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Been crazy this past week trying to get the car tidied up! Got a foglight, new colormatched roundels, painted some trim and re-did the trunk spoiler, and dyed/painted the rear parcel shelf and rear speakers/grills.Reassemble tonight, hopefully adjust the ride height a pinch, and do a wash/detail before Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 You forgot one thing that you did=) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassE Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Oh yeah.... These guys!Pictures kinda suck - they match damn close in person!And the roundels: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Excellent Job Collin=) I can't wait to see it in person tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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