Thank-you! I bought my 1987 BMW 325 IC in April 2002. I have personally done all the work, put in total $11,000 including the car. I’ve garaged it the past 18 years that I have owned it. You are a E30 buddy.
2002 is when I was born and I got a 1987 bmw 325i (sedan) from my dad just one month before the Covid 19 and I am very close to get the car running great. Obviously I don’t have much money but I am saving to make the car roadworthy again.
Kamikaze e30 not sure your old enough to know who Pinky and The brain are but I got a friend and RUclips video’s that help me.Thats what it’s like in my drive way. Basically you can really do anything, you just gotta put in the work.At the end I’m sure you and your dad will be proud 👍🏾
People don’t want to just see the before & after. Record all of it! I organize bolts in the little magnetic harbor freight bowls. They’re like $2 each and every time I go, I pick one up.
The dash wiring won’t be too bad as long as you put sticky labels telling you where everything goes! Great work Christian, can’t wait to see another E30 back on the road.
Great job on doing the dash! It’s a nightmare dealing with the electronics and the wiring. For keeping everything organized, I usually group bolts and nuts and other parts together and put them in a ziploc baggie and label it so I remember. Look forward to the finished interior!
Best way to stay organized is to take pictures before the tear down on each section and use plastic boxes like target sells them cheap but organization is key. I use paint markers on the heads of screws for each section I take apart. It’s better to organize and take that time to track your components than it is to source it because you are disorganized. Also for screws for different parts of the dash and stuff I used different colored electrical tapes and wrap screws and color match and put the tape onto the areas of the dash or any interior parts
i can relate to that struggle with finding a good condition dash. when i had my E23 733i none of us liked eachother because we were constantly fighting over used parts that are NLA from BMW 😂
Really good on you for keeping the restoration alive. I’m still thinking about the plunge towards a custom steering wheel like in your 335 but eventually I’ll cave in.
Buddy I’ve been waiting for this build you are lucky to have a good top BMW expert on your side. Please make more video of this e30 watching from San Bernardino, CA👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏👏👏👏
I recommend to change out the stereo head unit to a stock bmw one. I just got a brand new C43 cassette player it looks really clean from ECS, it was refurbished made in japan alpine BMW BUSINESS. much better looking than my aftermarket sony unit lol ... also installed bluetooth on it, and am streaming music and taking calls really sick.
I have an e36 coupe and like your e30 i had take apart the whole dash and center console and even the carpets because of a sunroof leak, but somehow i got it all back together and wrapped the whole dash in some faux suede, dyed the carpet black, bought some red leather sports seats out of a BMW z3 and voila a beautiful luxurious interior and it didn’t cost me too much in the end - 10m of faux suede for about $50 and i picked up the two seats at a scrapyard for $200
Really looking good so far! I use a lot of ziplock bags and a sharpie to keep the fiddly bits organized. Usually just a brief description of the contents and sometimes I’ll number the bags to remind me of the order of disassembly. I also put bolts and screws back in after taking a part off, if possible (less to keep track of). Looking forward to the finished product! Side note: lots of non M cars have M components as original equipment. My e92 with the M sport package came with a bunch of M parts. Build it however you want...it’s your dime.
Me and my buddy picked up a e30 coupe with rebuilt motor and perfect body condition just no paint and perfect interior for 700$ 3 weeks ago gonna be fun build
Man...great work with out getting pissed off.....I got an original BMW radio and got rid of the after market CD player....had the radio/cassette rebuilt ($125.00)
I hope you put an UV protection film i think it.s called on the windshield so the next dashbord won.t crack. Amazing stuff you did there, i took a few dashbords off myself so i know how it is :) RESPECT !
You didn’t tell any lies about the dash being so complicated, I had a hard enough time removing the dash from a freaking parts car that I had. It’s your car and you can do whatever you want, but the skipping the vent foam replacements and servicing all of the ac components is the only time that you would ever get that chance, even in light of the fact that you don’t intend to use the ac it would still make the car more valuable for resale purposes. To each their own. An overall good 👍🏾 job, though.✌🏾
i got my 318i e30 for 1.3 in decent condition and after all the mods i maintained an under 4k budget including purchase price for the e30, Theyre extremely cheap here in Zimbabwe
Currently working on my own e30 and I have to say... getting of the dashboard was the easiest thing. My Car is only parts currently, probably gonna struggle when it comes do getting it back together. 😅🥺😄
ZIPLOC baggies and a Sharpe Marker...saves your mind from having to recall all the details. 😏👍 Putting the dash in seemed like that key game for prizes..lol. The steering wheel is awesome 👌 just like the other one! I dunno if I need one yet for my SHO. 😆 Kudos for taking on such a large project. 👏 Do you know the Crabby Patty recipe having spent so much time at the Krusty Crab? 😆 Best wishes and Peace out brother!
Fk yeah...no matter how deep pockets you have... I don’t for sure.. priceless when you do it yourself like you. Respect ✊🏻. Like someone else said... to have a shop that will let you do it... fkin cool. PSI 🤙
Don't think it makes a difference since the sides and the steering column were the issue. But if you want to replace the dash trim I referenced in the video then yeah, removing the windshield will help with that.
People sometimes dont understand how dif8cult it is to bring a car back to a factory condition when its beed messed with for 20 or more years, it took me almost 2 years to get my e30 back to where i was happy. And as prises for parts go i dont even wanna know how much i spent till now
Im having the hardest time finding the right part number for the weather stripping for the bottom of the exterior driver/passenger side windows-the piece you would rest your arm on if you rolled down the window and rested your arm there. 1988 325is. Every catalog I look in gives me a different number and the ones I ordered from ECS were wrong even when they said they were supposed to fit. Any help would be appreciated.
What is the 325i S ? we don't have that Spec , Here in the UK. We have the 318i S With Grey Chequered Sports seats & A Ride so Hard that it Makes you Want to Buy a Better Car after 15 minutes or so. I had the 320i SE & 316i Lux 2 dr, Both were FANTASTIC Cars. We Have Different Spec Cars Here/ OR, The Same Cars but Badged / Known as a different Trim / Spec Level.
For New Used e30 Parts Try ebay UK or Ebay in Germany or any LEFT HANDDRIVE Country. Remember in the UK we Drive on the other side of the Road for LHD / RHD specific Parts. Hence in the UK RHD Cars are in very Specific to the UK, Or British COMMONWEALTH Countries.
Part 2 is live!: ruclips.net/video/If_yLR771g8/видео.html
catuned.com I like to use this website hope it helps
Three years later, I gotta ask @vehiclevirals, what happened to this car?
@@carrier7676 Still around..just on pause.
@VehicleVirals please carry on , I would love to see this beauty running
BMW e30 fan and owner showing some love and appreciation from South Africa ✌
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Thank-you!
I bought my 1987 BMW 325 IC in April 2002. I have personally done all the work, put in total $11,000 including the car. I’ve garaged it the past 18 years that I have owned it. You are a E30 buddy.
2002 is when I was born and I got a 1987 bmw 325i (sedan) from my dad just one month before the Covid 19 and I am very close to get the car running great. Obviously I don’t have much money but I am saving to make the car roadworthy again.
Kamikaze e30 not sure your old enough to know who Pinky and The brain are but I got a friend and RUclips video’s that help me.Thats what it’s like in my drive way. Basically you can really do anything, you just gotta put in the work.At the end I’m sure you and your dad will be proud 👍🏾
People don’t want to just see the before & after. Record all of it! I organize bolts in the little magnetic harbor freight bowls. They’re like $2 each and every time I go, I pick one up.
The process is the most interesting part. After shots are good for about 30 seconds of video time.
I love the before and after
I am really interested in the whole process of reupholstering vehicle seats
The dash wiring won’t be too bad as long as you put sticky labels telling you where everything goes!
Great work Christian, can’t wait to see another E30 back on the road.
Dude i would give 5 years off my life to have access to a shop and people like you do bro!!!
i hope you some day come to a shop like this!
It gets very hectic finding parts for old vehicles I understand. Keep up the great work and content. 👍🏼
I really love the fact that you know how to keep the videos updated and interesting.💯
Yoh! I miss my e30 babe. Please make as much as vids as possible and treat her nice and boyyyyy she be good to you.
It’s one hell of an undertaking restoring a 30 year old car... good on you...👍🏻
Classic BMWs are one of our passions, we are excited to keep improving your E30.
Great job on doing the dash! It’s a nightmare dealing with the electronics and the wiring. For keeping everything organized, I usually group bolts and nuts and other parts together and put them in a ziploc baggie and label it so I remember. Look forward to the finished interior!
Just came here from your instagram story. Can’t wait to watch the vid !
I usually never leave a like but this one i just liked because of all the hard work you have been through. Great job dude!
Appreciate it!
I try to bag and zip tie baggies of part and screws together, when I remember lol
You’re one of the best RUclipsrs Bro. Love U and I love watching you.
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Best way to stay organized is to take pictures before the tear down on each section and use plastic boxes like target sells them cheap but organization is key. I use paint markers on the heads of screws for each section I take apart. It’s better to organize and take that time to track your components than it is to source it because you are disorganized. Also for screws for different parts of the dash and stuff I used different colored electrical tapes and wrap screws and color match and put the tape onto the areas of the dash or any interior parts
That's some HUGE amount of work put into this 😮
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i can relate to that struggle with finding a good condition dash. when i had my E23 733i none of us liked eachother because we were constantly fighting over used parts that are NLA from BMW 😂
I love it. Mum took me to school in hers, was so sad when she sold it for just $1,000 in our money. Great work Chris I love what you're doing😊
Really good on you for keeping the restoration alive. I’m still thinking about the plunge towards a custom steering wheel like in your 335 but eventually I’ll cave in.
The custom wheel will completely enhance the driving experience!
Vehicle Virals So far my wheel is in perfect condition but I know I’ll come up with a good reason to replace it in due time.
Buddy I’ve been waiting for this build you are lucky to have a good top BMW expert on your side. Please make more video of this e30 watching from San Bernardino, CA👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👏👏👏👏
Been waiting for an update on this car forever! Love ur content bro!
This is so rewarding to watch 🤓
Bro seeing how you struggling to find all the interior parts just made me appreciate the e30 i bought
But that interior you have is making me jealous
Great work and I cannot wait to see the end results
I recommend to change out the stereo head unit to a stock bmw one. I just got a brand new C43 cassette player it looks really clean from ECS, it was refurbished made in japan alpine BMW BUSINESS. much better looking than my aftermarket sony unit lol ... also installed bluetooth on it, and am streaming music and taking calls really sick.
what bluetooth kit did you use?
Great job bro 💪💪. Can't wait for the other videos for the reveal....
I have an e36 coupe and like your e30 i had take apart the whole dash and center console and even the carpets because of a sunroof leak, but somehow i got it all back together and wrapped the whole dash in some faux suede, dyed the carpet black, bought some red leather sports seats out of a BMW z3 and voila a beautiful luxurious interior and it didn’t cost me too much in the end - 10m of faux suede for about $50 and i picked up the two seats at a scrapyard for $200
Lookin amazing 👌👌👌 can't wait for pt.2
im one of those that wants to see everything i wouldnt mind seeing a vid of the seats from start to finish it comes in handy !!!
Really looking good so far! I use a lot of ziplock bags and a sharpie to keep the fiddly bits organized. Usually just a brief description of the contents and sometimes I’ll number the bags to remind me of the order of disassembly. I also put bolts and screws back in after taking a part off, if possible (less to keep track of). Looking forward to the finished product! Side note: lots of non M cars have M components as original equipment. My e92 with the M sport package came with a bunch of M parts. Build it however you want...it’s your dime.
That steering wheel is dope bro!... great video
amazing work dude 🤩
21 minutes ago + Vehicle Virals = instant click
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e30 gang!
Well done, well done, well done, well done, well done ! U deserve a big pat on the back.
Bro try putting stuff in zip lock bags,you can find them in many sizes and easy to label with a marker ✌️Keep having fun 😝
Me and my buddy picked up a e30 coupe with rebuilt motor and perfect body condition just no paint and perfect interior for 700$ 3 weeks ago gonna be fun build
Man...great work with out getting pissed off.....I got an original BMW radio and got rid of the after market CD player....had the radio/cassette rebuilt ($125.00)
Good job, loving your videos!
You put in a lot of work. Great job. Oh and I seen the arcade stick on the floor. What games do you play using it?
Street fighter 5 and Killer Instinct
I hope you put an UV protection film i think it.s called on the windshield so the next dashbord won.t crack. Amazing stuff you did there, i took a few dashbords off myself so i know how it is :)
RESPECT !
Didn't know the hood opened like that , that's awesome
Yeap!
finally the e30 back
Yeap. Lots of content on its way!
Nice im do my 1987 e30 coupe now and watching what you're doing with yours.
Alcantara will not fall apart in months. I have on my car daily driven already 3years and it still good.
Btw, nice build 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
You didn’t tell any lies about the dash being so complicated, I had a hard enough time removing the dash from a freaking parts car that I had. It’s your car and you can do whatever you want, but the skipping the vent foam replacements and servicing all of the ac components is the only time that you would ever get that chance, even in light of the fact that you don’t intend to use the ac it would still make the car more valuable for resale purposes. To each their own. An overall good 👍🏾 job, though.✌🏾
Wow... awesome job bro!
i got my 318i e30 for 1.3 in decent condition and after all the mods i maintained an under 4k budget including purchase price for the e30, Theyre extremely cheap here in Zimbabwe
Currently working on my own e30 and I have to say... getting of the dashboard was the easiest thing. My Car is only parts currently, probably gonna struggle when it comes do getting it back together. 😅🥺😄
I love these videos my brother, Inspirational
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That's great ! I see you had drunken master assisting you with unboxing. 🤣👍
I would’ve wrapped the old dash wit soft touch material but hey u did a fantastic job!
Yeah there are other options out there like flocking the dash, but I wanted to do it the right way.
Good job man.. keep it up
I would recommend to check the wiring under carpet , since you had the almost everything removed. I hope you be in luck!
ZIPLOC baggies and a Sharpe Marker...saves your mind from having to recall all the details. 😏👍 Putting the dash in seemed like that key game for prizes..lol. The steering wheel is awesome 👌 just like the other one! I dunno if I need one yet for my SHO. 😆 Kudos for taking on such a large project. 👏 Do you know the Crabby Patty recipe having spent so much time at the Krusty Crab? 😆 Best wishes and Peace out brother!
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Bit of advice: put the bolts into cups and label them, that way you don’t need to remember what goes where.
now this is a project project
Brilliant video as always excellent content fantastic channel ✊✊✊✊🇬🇧🇬🇧
Looks awesome!
Is allii the owner of PSI? They that chill to let you work there? Anyways I respect the struggle and commitment on this.
The tooth brush is next level 😂
Fk yeah...no matter how deep pockets you have... I don’t for sure.. priceless when you do it yourself like you. Respect ✊🏻. Like someone else said... to have a shop that will let you do it... fkin cool. PSI 🤙
You should use some 303 protectant on the dash
Yep got me motivated
Mad respect bro 💪
Good jod bro...i liked .. thanks for vidio...keep wolking..🙏🙏👍👍
Had to give you the like after you said 80hrs I would have lost my damn mind much respect homie
Great Video.
Zip lock bag and a sharpie. Good way to group up your screws
You should send your old wheel my way for my E30 😂
The type of video I want to see
Glad to hear it!
dude this is beautiful. where are u based? AZ?
FL
I did on my e60 blower motor relaced, it is crazy 3000 labor for dealer probably.
Do you think it would've been easier if you had removed the windshield? I'm going to replace my dash soon. Thanks for the video, very insightful.
Don't think it makes a difference since the sides and the steering column were the issue. But if you want to replace the dash trim I referenced in the video then yeah, removing the windshield will help with that.
M package was awaible to e30s from factory had suspension, exterior and interior options. So it was possivle to buy 316i M
People sometimes dont understand how dif8cult it is to bring a car back to a factory condition when its beed messed with for 20 or more years, it took me almost 2 years to get my e30 back to where i was happy.
And as prises for parts go i dont even wanna know how much i spent till now
Put the screws, nuts and bolts in cups or bags and label them or take pictures and label them on your phone
Hi. Its been awhile since you made this. I hope you remembered to route the harnesses behind the cluster out of the way of the cluster itself. ; }
Wow what a huge job. Great video. So you re skinned the seats? Where did you get the leather and how much was it?
Removed the old material and bought reupholstering vinyl from a eBay seller. $410 I believe.
Put the screws back in the screw holes, keeps you from losing them and they are grouped exactly where they need to be ...
Im having the hardest time finding the right part number for the weather stripping for the bottom of the exterior driver/passenger side windows-the piece you would rest your arm on if you rolled down the window and rested your arm there. 1988 325is. Every catalog I look in gives me a different number and the ones I ordered from ECS were wrong even when they said they were supposed to fit. Any help would be appreciated.
What is the 325i S ? we don't have that Spec , Here in the UK.
We have the 318i S With Grey Chequered Sports seats & A Ride so Hard that it Makes you Want to Buy a Better Car after 15 minutes or so.
I had the 320i SE & 316i Lux 2 dr, Both were FANTASTIC Cars.
We Have Different Spec Cars Here/ OR,
The Same Cars but Badged / Known as a different Trim / Spec Level.
M or not, it looks clean with the badges.
Nice video!! Could you please share the wereabouts of the radio console panel?
eBay.
Nice vidz bro
Love your builds bro you should rename your channel to BimmerVirals.
I like that!
How much did your whole interior cost ?
Is your e30 an M or just a normal 3 series? And what mods are you considering on this beauty?
Non M 325is. And lots of mods on the way!
no power to drivers seat, fuse is good. any ideas.
I do have a e30 m42 1991 here in orlando..fl. .like to know were u found the upholstery..please let me know
eBay.
check the heater core,they leak and will rot out the floor
For New Used e30 Parts Try ebay UK or Ebay in Germany or any LEFT HANDDRIVE Country.
Remember in the UK we Drive on the other side of the Road for LHD / RHD specific Parts.
Hence in the UK RHD Cars are in very Specific to the UK, Or British COMMONWEALTH Countries.
Just yesterday was wondering what happened to this build now that the Mrs got her new ride.
Love e30’s
Look Outside the USA for New / Used e30 or any BMW Parts. international shipping is not very expensive.
"A few moments later" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wait where did you find a new AC panel. Cheapest I can find is like $80 for some used cracked POS
ECStuning
@@VehicleVirals should have checked there first. Thanks mate.