03-14-2011, 01:36 PM
Did work this morning...
Went downtown to Ragtime Fabrics and bought some new material for the headliner. They had actual "automotive headliner" stuff, but I wanted more texture and unique. So, I found some tan-ish suede-y stuff that I like. It looks very close to OEM but with a nicer finish than the typical headliner. Bought 5 yards which should cover the roof, sunroof panel, pillars and back parcel shelf.
Went to the locksmith near the DMV and had a second key made, since I only have one. Damn BMW keys are the "laser cut" ones, so even though mine doesn't have a chip in it, it was still $45 to get done. For reference, Miata keys cost $1.25 at Home Depot. But, I didn't want to take a chance on losing the only key and being SOL... so this is good money to spend.
Finally, made it over to BWade and had them do a state inspection. The car came from MD and had no sticker on it. I got rejected because my reverse lights are both not working. The bulbs are good, it's likely either the wiring ÔÇô gets frayed where it snakes near the trunk hinge ÔÇô┬áor the reverse switch on the side of the gearbox. Both are easy enough to diagnose and fix. I have two weeks and they said if I bring it back with those working, it gets a sticker.
Ordered hood shocks and trunk shocks last night so they will stay up on their own. Also ordered an E46 ZHP shift knob to replace the stock, tall, vinyl-and-rubber one.
Hooray, money.
Went downtown to Ragtime Fabrics and bought some new material for the headliner. They had actual "automotive headliner" stuff, but I wanted more texture and unique. So, I found some tan-ish suede-y stuff that I like. It looks very close to OEM but with a nicer finish than the typical headliner. Bought 5 yards which should cover the roof, sunroof panel, pillars and back parcel shelf.
Went to the locksmith near the DMV and had a second key made, since I only have one. Damn BMW keys are the "laser cut" ones, so even though mine doesn't have a chip in it, it was still $45 to get done. For reference, Miata keys cost $1.25 at Home Depot. But, I didn't want to take a chance on losing the only key and being SOL... so this is good money to spend.
Finally, made it over to BWade and had them do a state inspection. The car came from MD and had no sticker on it. I got rejected because my reverse lights are both not working. The bulbs are good, it's likely either the wiring ÔÇô gets frayed where it snakes near the trunk hinge ÔÇô┬áor the reverse switch on the side of the gearbox. Both are easy enough to diagnose and fix. I have two weeks and they said if I bring it back with those working, it gets a sticker.
Ordered hood shocks and trunk shocks last night so they will stay up on their own. Also ordered an E46 ZHP shift knob to replace the stock, tall, vinyl-and-rubber one.
Hooray, money.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan
Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M