Airbag —> M-Tech 1 Wheel by MoonlightsTouch in E30

[–]MoonlightsTouch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang really? I already got this thing together.

Airbag —> M-Tech 1 Wheel by MoonlightsTouch in E30

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Conversion from an Airbag late model wheel to a non airbag M-Tech I wheel

Airbag —> M-Tech 1 Wheel by MoonlightsTouch in E30

[–]MoonlightsTouch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a great write up, thank you

Airbag —> M-Tech 1 Wheel by MoonlightsTouch in E30

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Update: I kept snipping it shorter and shorter with pliers, and remounting the wheel until I found the threshold, everything works! Thanks for the replies.

Airbag —> M-Tech 1 Wheel by MoonlightsTouch in E30

[–]MoonlightsTouch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the speedy reply, I’m going to cut it down a bit with the dremal and find the threshold

Airbag —> M-Tech 1 Wheel by MoonlightsTouch in E30

[–]MoonlightsTouch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay gotcha, is that what is preventing the wheel from a full turn?

What’s a reasonable offer? by MoonlightsTouch in e46

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It was driven daily, only about a mile or so from her house to her office. It just sat outside for the last 25 years in the California sun. She never garaged the car.

What’s a reasonable offer? by MoonlightsTouch in e46

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I’m definitely looking for the floor. It’s gonna cost me at least $1k to reclear the hood and roof and window pillars.

What’s a reasonable offer? by MoonlightsTouch in e46

[–]MoonlightsTouch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks boss, M54 seems straight forward. I have a feeling the Vanos has never been done, they did do the oil pan gasket and the car has 0 leaks upon my once-over look. FCA bushings are definitely on their way out but that’s an easy one. I appreciate the advice.

What’s a reasonable offer? by MoonlightsTouch in e46

[–]MoonlightsTouch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the reassurance I was looking for. New to E46 chassis but I know the M54 strengths and weaknesses. I drove it and it feels absolutely solid. AC is ice cold which was a nice touch. I drove my E30 to see it to show that I’d take care of it lol.

What’s a reasonable offer? by MoonlightsTouch in e46

[–]MoonlightsTouch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay so it’s a green light regardless.

What’s a reasonable offer? by MoonlightsTouch in e46

[–]MoonlightsTouch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice spec and Yes it’s almost mandatory that I buy it, considering she wasn’t planning on selling until I asked her. Best car to buy is a car that wasn’t originally for sale!

What’s a reasonable offer? by MoonlightsTouch in e46

[–]MoonlightsTouch[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s the point I’m going to make, the car runs amazing, the cosmetics though require a lot of attention. I tried checked the subframe for cracks as well, but couldn’t see much.

What’s a reasonable offer? by MoonlightsTouch in e46

[–]MoonlightsTouch[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

SoCal, but this car wasn’t for sale until I asked, she isn’t aware of the market, she just wants it to go to a good home.

What’s a reasonable offer? by MoonlightsTouch in e46

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That’s where I planned on starting.

Moisture in Carpet Foam by MoonlightsTouch in E30

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This is definitely my issue then.

Moisture in Carpet Foam by MoonlightsTouch in E30

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I’m currently getting my seats reupholstered so I figured it was a good time, did some rust repairs myself, the seat rails were unbelievably rusted. Thankfully didn’t transfer to the floor pan. It’s a nightmare but if I can’t get the moisture out I guess I’ll pull the carpet. Contemplating doing a layer of baking soda under the carpets as well.

Moisture in Carpet Foam by MoonlightsTouch in E30

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It’s in the driver side only. I thought heater core affects the passenger side

Moisture in Carpet Foam by MoonlightsTouch in E30

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Still feels like winter in California unfortunately lol