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Does anyone know how to remove the insert or middle portion of the door panels? I'm referring to the cloth portion of the door panel. I want to see if I can take it out to have it rewrapped or does it get cut out or glued over?
The rear ones can just be pulled off from the backside but unsure of the front ones. __________________ 
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll  ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? |  |  | | 10-05-2014, 02:46 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 111 |
The insert is a separate piece, glued to the back of the overall door panel. You'll see when you remove the panel. It might come loose if you just twist the panel a little. Mine did in the process of removing to replace the door -- the old glue gets brittle. Reattached with weatherstrip adhesive.
Same for the clips that hold the panel to the door. | | | | | 10-05-2014, 02:54 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
So the panel/insert on the front door panels come off from the front? Like peel it off? I know the rear ones can be pushed out to the back. The fronts are the tricky ones. Just don't want to ruin them. __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 10-05-2014, 03:22 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 111 |
The insert is glued to the back of the main door panel. It needs to be removed from the back of the door panel. Remove the door panel, lay it face down so the back side is up. | | | | | 10-05-2014, 05:54 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
This is partially true. Depends on the door panel. Having had 4 set of door panels, there are differences.
On the door panels I have had that are all leather, the panels are separate and glued on. The door panels with cloth inserts are not separate and the cloth section is glued onto the front side of the panel. __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy":  *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet!  97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" 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! | | | | | 10-05-2014, 06:18 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
Dang this sucks. Thanks again James. Saves the day again for more clarification... Along with Karl as well. Haha. So the m-tech door panels that I have are glued on top? That blows. Now my idea of what I wanted to do is gonna be complicated. I wanted to wrap them in the gray M cross cloth like the shift boots I bought. Now I have to source black panels with the removable inserts. 😔
Are these common tho? __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 10-05-2014, 06:58 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Well I have a set in my garage, but they are in OK condition, not great.
I'd get Miss Kitty on alert for a set that is in solid condition. The black/grey leather set she got for me was practically perfect... __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy": *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet! 97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" 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! | | | | | 10-05-2014, 07:00 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
I just want black ones in good condition and the inserts don't matter since I'd change them anyway __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 10-07-2014, 11:46 AM | #9 | | Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 9 |
This is not my work, just copy the Slovak bmw club. Everything translated via google, so excuse the errors  ------------------------------------------------------------------------ It's pretty "piplačka" (surgical work). So far I have completed only rear panels. I glued "CHEMOPRÉN" (local Czech and Slovak glue), glue I applied to rear panels and gently and upholstery. Here is some photo process. I have pictures of bonding, since the bonding was very time taking photos. Just be careful when peel off the line, can easily tear somewhere to hold strong in others poorly. Glue on the line, I then was loaded skewers (wooden mallet)     
Last edited by Kindlosch; 10-07-2014 at 08:06 PM. | | | | | 10-07-2014, 05:23 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
Alright cool. I'm just scared of messing up my panels 😔 I'll have to source some good black ones first __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | |
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