1996 728i (E38) Restoration - My Journey

[andrewk]

Looking sweet bro!!

 

[badrul880]

Nice colour

 

[pussy]

waa.. nice man... very similar to iceman13's 325...

now we have big and small twins..

 

[Vincent Hor]

Similar but not the same. Different colour code. Now need further bling! bling! a set of chrome wheels.

waa.. nice man... very similar to iceman13's 325...

now we have big and small twins..

 

[badrul880]

Similar but not the same. Different colour code. Now need further bling! bling! a set of chrome wheels.

20 " donuts no less...:rock:

 

[ssmann]

Bro Andrew - thanks man! Blood, sweat and tears for 3 weeks, 1 more week to go before the final product is unveiled.....

Bro Badrul - Thanks! Welcome to the 7 er bro. Good thing is you already have most things done up....but am sure we can help you find more!!!!!:rock: 20"????? Pocket sudah bocor la :wink:

Bro Pussy - Thanks! Must be the "bhai" factor of immaculate taste la

Bro Vince - yeah, this colour code is the same found on Subaru WRX. The Honda Jazz uses a slightly different shade of vivid blue. I really like how the colour and the gunmetal trims (used to be black on chrome) match so well. George is expert at doing this la......I am pleased. But only time will tell how long this will last. From seeing the curing process and products used, all chrome removed and all is left is plastic. So should last, at least I hope la!!!! Haiyo, racun la....chrome wheels on the current gunmetal set up.....not so sure la......

How bout a TT soon, to welcome new 7 er's and unveil the project....how does sometime next weekend in the PM sound? That way we get to see the cars better.......over to our taiko Vince

 

[andrewk]

IMHO, you need a set of black rims with chrome accent.... and deep dish.... 18" minimum... Black on blue... guarantee gangsta car... trust me on this bro... so far so good rite? heheheh!!

 

[ssmann]

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Before and after attempt

When first got the car

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Some minor upgrades shortly after. Do notice the colour diff after a solid buff, polish and wax job. Colour brought back to life. Its amazing what can transpire with some good products and magic hands.....

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Fed excessive amount of racun and embarked on this project. Change of colour results below. Interior and other mods to follow.....

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[ssmann]

IMHO, you need a set of black rims with chrome accent.... and deep dish.... 18" minimum... Black on blue... guarantee gangsta car... trust me on this bro... so far so good rite? heheheh!!

Bro...u da man!! I was going for the matt black trim look and thanks to Andrew who gave me the idea of gunmetal. And off course not forgetting the intro to Albert and George!!!! Maybe part time E38 re-modeller bro????? Let me wallet recuperate la.....otherwise home minister gonna kill me!!!

 

[Vincent Hor]

Serjit, I heard Badrul already has a set of original Alpinas 20's waiting for him.

Bro Andrew - thanks man! Blood, sweat and tears for 3 weeks, 1 more week to go before the final product is unveiled.....

Bro Badrul - Thanks! Welcome to the 7 er bro. Good thing is you already have most things done up....but am sure we can help you find more!!!!!:rock: 20"????? Pocket sudah bocor la :wink:

Bro Pussy - Thanks! Must be the "bhai" factor of immaculate taste la

Bro Vince - yeah, this colour code is the same found on Subaru WRX. The Honda Jazz uses a slightly different shade of vivid blue. I really like how the colour and the gunmetal trims (used to be black on chrome) match so well. George is expert at doing this la......I am pleased. But only time will tell how long this will last. From seeing the curing process and products used, all chrome removed and all is left is plastic. So should last, at least I hope la!!!! Haiyo, racun la....chrome wheels on the current gunmetal set up.....not so sure la......

How bout a TT soon, to welcome new 7 er's and unveil the project....how does sometime next weekend in the PM sound? That way we get to see the cars better.......over to our taiko Vince

 

[ssmann]

Serjit, I heard Badrul already has a set of original Alpinas 20's waiting for him.

Thanks Vince! Fooyoh...now that is gonna look sweet bro......thats taking the E38 to a diff level man....

Badrul - wanna get rid of your current AC 18's??? :listen:

 

[badrul880]

Sadly the 20's Alpina was sold when we went to the shop on Saturday afternoon. The search for my 19 or 20 continues. Yup will let go the ori AC's when I get my choice donuts..

 

[ICEMAN 68]

wow nice too see sardarji had finnally choosen the estoril blue ....

nice and sweet ...

 

[mizhan]

sorry hijack.. bhai, what is colour code for estoril blue? my E46 needs a fresh coat of paint la..

 

[andrewk]

wow nice too see sardarji had finnally choosen the estoril blue ....

nice and sweet ...

Bro Iceman, that is not estoril blue... look a few posting down... ssmann mentioned its the blue on the WRX, tho I thot that blue is called something else (WR blue) rather than vivid blue, which is the honda jazz blue.

Either way, it looks good... :rock:

Bro ssmann, 20" will certainly fill the arches well.... go for it man... I think once its time to change my tyres, I'll go for 19"....

Ok, poison warning ahead. Scroll down at your own (wallet's) peril...


























I got lobang for a set of E38 Msports seats (front and rear) in black leather with door cards.... mau?

I know... I'm evil....

 

[ssmann]

Bro Iceman, that is not estoril blue... look a few posting down... ssmann mentioned its the blue on the WRX, tho I thot that blue is called something else (WR blue) rather than vivid blue, which is the honda jazz blue.

Either way, it looks good... :rock:

Bro ssmann, 20" will certainly fill the arches well.... go for it man... I think once its time to change my tyres, I'll go for 19"....

Ok, poison warning ahead. Scroll down at your own (wallet's) peril...


























I got lobang for a set of E38 Msports seats (front and rear) in black leather with door cards.... mau?

I know... I'm evil....

Hiyo, this evil has no end man!!!! Now you tell me when my seats are ready at Central Cushion and being fitted on as I type this!!!! How much you can get the seats for......hehehehehehe....maybe keep for spare or new project :rock:

Colour code = I will find out. It is not Vivid Blue, its the blue found on a WRX......

 

[ssmann]

sorry hijack.. bhai, what is colour code for estoril blue? my E46 needs a fresh coat of paint la..

Bro Mizhan - colour code I will find out. But it is the same as that found on WRX except that it is mixed slightly with the blue found on Skyline's to give it the tinge of red under the sun......IMHO, a very awesome combo and works well with cars that have light tan leather/interior

 

[andrewk]

.....How much you can get the seats for......hehehehehehe....maybe keep for spare or new project :rock:

Wah bro.. got death wish with the missus izzit?

Will find out the price.... but don't expect it to be cheap tho...

 

[andrewk]

.....IMHO, a very awesome combo and works well with cars that have light tan leather/interior

Sorry, more poison.... can't help it la....

Actually, if you'd decided on your car color before sending your interior for a rewrap, another awesome combo I would have suggested is to have the seats wrapped in black leather with dark grey inserts (or blue if your are daring enuf) and electric blue piping (grey piping if blue inserts are used). Dash and plastics rewrapped in same combo or just plain black with wooden trims converted to carbon fibre or brush aluminium texture ... Headliner change to dark grey (same as the m-sports cars).

Will look damn nice coz your blue is not the dark shade... so the dark interior will be soooo gangsta and enhances your blue shade even more.... :rock: :rock:

I'll see if I can find a picture to visualise what I've just describe.... it's now currently all in my head.... lotsa crap in there right now about how to pimp up our rides..... just no $$ only....






This could be your "new project" lor....

 

[andrewk]

Bro Mizhan - colour code I will find out. But it is the same as that found on WRX except that it is mixed slightly with the blue found on Skyline's to give it the tinge of red under the sun......IMHO, a very awesome combo and works well with cars that have light tan leather/interior

WRX blue is WR Blue. Skyline blue is Bayside Blue. I think you can google the codes but most major paint manufacturer will have the colors under the names I've mentioned.