» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 329,683 Views | | | | | | | 03-27-2012, 04:22 AM | #31 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Is that a stock piece? Nice job! Can I send you mine to alter the same way? How did you alter the lower piece to accept the upper piece? Pics? __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 03-27-2012, 05:34 AM | #32 | Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: YORK,PA Posts: 74 | Quote: Originally Posted by BlackBMWs Is that a stock piece? Nice job! Can I send you mine to alter the same way? How did you alter the lower piece to accept the upper piece? Pics? | I didnt alter the lower piece at all. There was no need to at all. The OEM cubbyhole piece w cupholders pushes right in. It leaves a gap on the front bottom sides, that you can see in the 1st set of pics I originally posted when I 1st installed it That gap bothered me. so I simply cut some ABS plastic to fill in the gaps. used superglue gel to hold it in place. Then I used the front part of the OEM cubbyhole, that has the slant forward That I had previous cut off and I glued that in place at the front bottom. from there, I scuffed everything up with some 40grit sand paper so fiberglass would stick to it.made some small holes and cuts where i needed to fiberglass, so it created an anchor when the resin seeped through the holes. 2 layers of 1.5oz fiberglass matting on the front side. some on the sides. Plastic epoxy on the back part of the sides to insure they never moved. then used body filler to fill it all in, sand it down smooth to 400 grit. Then originally I tried to use some Rustoleum texture paint bc it had a really fine texture but it wasnt enough for me. So i recoated it w Duplicolor bedliner spray and sprayed it from 3 feet away so I got a really fine texture. once that dried, I used some Duplicolor Trim Paint to get the back color to match the rest of the interior. | | | 03-27-2012, 08:23 AM | #33 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 147 | I recently purchased leatherz armrest. Looks good but it doesnt feel that good, its too low and I can barely touch it with my arm, even with the seat to the lowest level. The one on the picture looks higher. | | | 03-27-2012, 03:58 PM | #34 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Overall very nice job! It would be a great DIY if you had pictures of the process along the way. I'll work a similar bit I think, although I havent done any fiberglass work for lotsa years... Back in the day in high school, long ago. On a different note, what type of adhesive did you end up using on the leather retrofit? I 'm thinking I need to shrink the leather piece I received and wondered if wetting it and placing in the dryer would shrink it at all. Easier to stretch it then shrink it. Enjoy your great work! Quote: Originally Posted by Mic10is I didnt alter the lower piece at all. There was no need to at all. The OEM cubbyhole piece w cupholders pushes right in. It leaves a gap on the front bottom sides, that you can see in the 1st set of pics I originally posted when I 1st installed it That gap bothered me. so I simply cut some ABS plastic to fill in the gaps. used superglue gel to hold it in place. Then I used the front part of the OEM cubbyhole, that has the slant forward That I had previous cut off and I glued that in place at the front bottom. from there, I scuffed everything up with some 40grit sand paper so fiberglass would stick to it.made some small holes and cuts where i needed to fiberglass, so it created an anchor when the resin seeped through the holes. 2 layers of 1.5oz fiberglass matting on the front side. some on the sides. Plastic epoxy on the back part of the sides to insure they never moved. then used body filler to fill it all in, sand it down smooth to 400 grit. Then originally I tried to use some Rustoleum texture paint bc it had a really fine texture but it wasnt enough for me. So i recoated it w Duplicolor bedliner spray and sprayed it from 3 feet away so I got a really fine texture. once that dried, I used some Duplicolor Trim Paint to get the back color to match the rest of the interior. | __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 03-27-2012, 04:45 PM | #35 | Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: YORK,PA Posts: 74 | I havent used any adhesive yet bc I'll probably flush a remote control for the head unit in it like my other car. For that one I just used regular Wellwood Contact cement that I brushed on liberally to both piece. Then Superglued the edges | | | 03-29-2012, 10:59 PM | #36 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Quote: Originally Posted by Mic10is I havent used any adhesive yet bc I'll probably flush a remote control for the head unit in it like my other car. For that one I just used regular Wellwood Contact cement that I brushed on liberally to both piece. Then Superglued the edges | Thanks! My kit came in yesterday so, it will go in this weekend. I realized the spare armrest I picked up for the ti is better than the one in my 325i, so I'll get two better armrests in the end. What do you think about wetting, then drying the new leather piece to get it to shrink a bit? Thanks! __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 03-30-2012, 01:10 AM | #37 | Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: YORK,PA Posts: 74 | Quote: Originally Posted by BlackBMWs Thanks! My kit came in yesterday so, it will go in this weekend. I realized the spare armrest I picked up for the ti is better than the one in my 325i, so I'll get two better armrests in the end. What do you think about wetting, then drying the new leather piece to get it to shrink a bit? Thanks! | Ive never done it but thats an interesting idea...go for it ! Guinea pigs are always needed | | | 03-30-2012, 03:23 AM | #38 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 1,364 | Quote: Originally Posted by pi4ovete_84 I recently purchased leatherz armrest. Looks good but it doesnt feel that good, its too low and I can barely touch it with my arm, even with the seat to the lowest level. The one on the picture looks higher. | Does the leatherz armrest have any padding? | | | 03-30-2012, 04:33 AM | #39 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 281 | Sorry forgot to toss these pictures up, excuse the poor quality and the door panel hanging. I just finished fixing the regulator I didnt shrink mine and it fit fine, you can pull alot of the slack under as it gets covered up by the "plate" on the bottom of the arm rest. Last edited by Uber E30; 03-30-2012 at 04:41 AM. | | | 03-30-2012, 06:17 AM | #40 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Quote: Originally Posted by Uber E30 Sorry forgot to toss these pictures up, excuse the poor quality and the door panel hanging. I just finished fixing the regulator I didnt shrink mine and it fit fine, you can pull alot of the slack under as it gets covered up by the "plate" on the bottom of the arm rest. | O.K. Thanks! I assume you removed the original leather, then installed the new piece. __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 03-30-2012, 06:25 AM | #41 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 281 | Yep took the old one off | | | 04-10-2012, 04:21 AM | #42 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Thanks Mic10is and Uber E30. Completed my install today. Easy job to complete. Way more comfortable. I wish I had it in-place when I drove the car back from Portland. 600 mi. Now I just need a custom fit cupholder made from the previous parts. __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! Last edited by BlackBMWs; 04-11-2012 at 01:08 AM. | | | 01-27-2016, 06:50 PM | #43 | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 15 | Thanks Rich and Mic10is for this post | | | 01-27-2016, 06:58 PM | #44 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,451 | Hi Srini! Did you move your armrest from the 95 TI to your 99 TI? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1998 318ti Sport - "Cali" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, Cali top 1998 318ti Sport - "Max" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior, S52 1997 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Schwartz II/Schwartz sport interior 1995 318ti Active - "Blanca" Alpineweib III/Schwartz leather interior Other Current Bimmers: 2006 530i / 2000 2.3L Z3 / 1997 1.9L Z3 / 1999 540it 1997 318ti Sport - "Huera" - RIP 1995 318ti Active - RIP 1995 318ti Sport - "Tiny" Sold 1994 325i Sedan - "Jade" - Sold 1991 318ic - "Bert" - Sold 1985 635csi sold 1984 533i "Max" Sold 1984 318i sold BMWCCA #160411 SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | 01-27-2016, 07:30 PM | #45 | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Georgia Posts: 118 | I definitely need this | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |