What did you do today to your 3/S?

[sergechronos]

I'd be more concerned with the SRS system and if the airbag is compatible. Any info there?

[Bloodlust182]

Talked to Jeff Secrease about refinishing glass lenses for headlights and fog lights and he directed me to here : DIY: Fog Light Sanding/Refinishing with Pics - BMW M5 Forum and M6 Forums . Before I tried this on my 93 glass fog lights / 94 glass headlights I tried it on one of my spare 94 glass fogs. I am still waiting on cerium oxide to finish up polishing the lens, but they look damn good after running through 60-1000 grit. Took a little less than an hour to it to get it where it is. Going to Lamin-x them then sell them if any one is interested.

I didn't grab a before pic but the other lens was in similar condition.

After. Waiting on a final polish.


Similar to what the lens looked like before.

[DrGonzo]

cerium oxide is good stuff, just be sure it stays wet. if it drys it will clump and scratch the glass. Also be sure that the glass stays cool. Just beware though that cerium oxide removes layers of the glass, same as sanding. so it does change the focal point on the lens. though it will not be noticeable on something like a lens, it was very noticeable when I used cerium oxide to polish out a scratch in a windshield once....

[Bloodlust182]

cerium oxide is good stuff, just be sure it stays wet. if it drys it will clump and scratch the glass. Also be sure that the glass stays cool. Just beware though that cerium oxide removes layers of the glass, same as sanding. so it does change the focal point on the lens. though it will not be noticeable on something like a lens, it was very noticeable when I used cerium oxide to polish out a scratch in a windshield once....

Thanks. I was very careful sanding it. It came out a lot better than I expected. I was able to keep the glass relatively cool the entire time. I started wet sanding at 400 grit. I've got a felt pad from work and 2oz of cerium oxide coming tomorrow! Lamin-X ordered as well for these lenses and my 1G fog lenses.

[sergechronos]

Well, someone rear ended one of our cars this morning. We got insurance information from the lady who did it, however just one more headache to deal with. Car is a 2014 Chevy Sonic, it dented in the corner of the rear bumper (which I could pop out) and cracked the plastic (which I'm not going to fix) as well as knocking the tail light askew (not sure if it bolts to the bump or if there was damage to the metal underneath it all.) Obviously going to try to get insurance to take care of it all, but I'm expecting it'll be a hassle.

On the bright side, should be picking up my trans and a few other parts early next week. Trying to narrow down the list of stuff I have left to get to have it running, or at least just movable. Lease runs out here the end of June, probably going to look to move elsewhere with a bigger garage and less neighbors right on top of us (so I can actually do work even when it's early or late.)

To get that far and not have to undo it, I need to install front and rear poly bushings, AWS delete and get new brake lines from prop valve to rear brakes. Realistically, may just put it together enough to roll it onto a trailer and call it good. I don't think I want to try to trailer it with it riding on it's little cart

For a dozen or so hardened nuts and bolts to put this stuff back together, may be the easiest route to go.

Of course, the question for the hardline is if it's cheaper to buy new OEM ones, or to just make replacements out of PTFE -3 line. Haven't looked up the part numbers or price for any of it.

[MDoe8]

I did what i usually do....nothing!

I am absolutely going to do very important stuff this weekend and I cannot wait! Building cars is a blast with the right mentality (I.E. knowing that its a long process and can take my time rather than trying to get it done as quickly as possible.

[bridge]

Driving her 770 miles. NG prep.

[Bloodlust182]

Of course, the question for the hardline is if it's cheaper to buy new OEM ones, or to just make replacements out of PTFE -3 line. Haven't looked up the part numbers or price for any of it.

I wouldn't do PTFE for the rear lines. Too long IMO. I know that if a safety inspector wanted to be a dick he could fail you for soft lines being that long. Just get some SS or Copper Nickle hard line and make your own.

[Elderloc]

All will when I get the clock spring. But I'm installing a full EVO X MMCS Nav with amp, sat radio and blue tooth. Using a Toyota rear mirror with compass and microphone built in. The Steering controls for radio are different than the stock controls for the 3S. I already had the full system working on the bench since December 2014. I'm going to mod the air bag to work even though I could just use the 2005 or older bag that would fit that's single stage.

I got my hands on a full set of harnesses and the 815 watt rockford system from a 2012 EVO X. Once I'm done with this I might install the keyless start and door system from the EVO as well. I already have it working but I won't do t if I can't make it look OEM clean.

Now for the people that are going to bitch about me doing this. The statements like why not buy a pioneer or kenwood etc. I don't want aftermarket stuff that looks out of place. My goals are not your goals, and I don't care to hear about how you wouldn't do this. It's just what I want a slightly upgraded look that fits.

[sergechronos]

Sounds pretty sweet. Be interested to know how it all works out.

Looking forward to the final product