The Journey getting my 2001 E38 740i Shorty up to my standards

Dagstar · 12-12-2024, 01:40 PM

The wide flat front end of the e38 gets me everytime. Love the resto, exceptional attention to detail!

YVR-X5 · 12-12-2024, 02:11 PM

This is amazing! Great restoration!

I wish I had the time and resources to do this with my 2000 E39 back in the day.

lonestar22 · 12-12-2024, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Detailers Domain

I would agree...

update loving the new head unit, as it's an updated version with car play and bluetooth that looks oem, however that being said the sound isn't that great, I'm in the process of getting a 12 volt installer to adjust some of the unit to get better sound out of the system.

I came here to ask this. Sad to hear it doesnt sound that great. Thats the problem with all of those headunits. Are you planning to run a DSP or something to make it better?

Detailers Domain · 12-13-2024, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lonestar22

I came here to ask this. Sad to hear it doesnt sound that great. Thats the problem with all of those headunits. Are you planning to run a DSP or something to make it better?

Trying to work it out. Yup the AVIN head units are great but not great for sound. It's the weakest link to the system. I will probably toggle back and forth from DSP

CJ421 · 12-18-2024, 08:54 PM

Epic restoration. This is better than it was new in the showroom.

Charles

Detailers Domain · 12-19-2024, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

Epic restoration. This is better than it was new in the showroom.

Charles

Charles,

Thank you!

meatpants · 12-19-2024, 11:29 AM

What a great restoration- I love this era of BMW- the perfect mix of performance, elegance, and brute... this one is inspiring!

Detailers Domain · 12-20-2024, 10:54 PM

Great news I was able to get in to a great 12 volt specialist and we will be getting the audio sorted out.

The proposed updates and upgrades to get the sound right

1. Helix V.12.DSP
2. Helix Conductor
3. Helix hec hd-audio usb interface ( if you want to have direct connection for better quality)
4. Helix iK S10 ( DVC2)

Mrbyers1 · 12-24-2024, 12:08 AM

Amazing build. I have an e39 and this generation is pure BMW. Keep up the great work. 1 question is this your forever car?

Detailers Domain · 12-24-2024, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrbyers1

Amazing build. I have an e39 and this generation is pure BMW. Keep up the great work. 1 question is this your forever car?

thanks! I always intend on these to be forever cars and you know I think once they are done I'm on to the next project. The last thing I can think of for this one will be a full body repaint.

BeEmVe · Yesterday, 01:57 PM

Nice work. I am always envious of those who have the skill set for such work. Most impressed updates to modern head units.

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