Project E39 Revival
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[TW]Fox;21121098 said:
I think it is only cosmetically damaged so hopefully the guy I am getting to spray the car will be able to sort it out for me. Sideskirts are an option, but I bet they are damn expensive?
The whole car is being resprayed as it was an undeclared write off.. So I guess all the way lol
Completely off topic - but how the hell did you ascertain the car from that small pic Fox?
// Edit - OP sorry to hear you ran out of skill dude, glad you're okay though and all the best in fixing the car
Fox loves his E39's! Of course Fox.. Only done 60k miles and owned from new. But that's what happens when you go from driving front wheel to rear wheel drive cars.. in my case anyway, especially in the wet.. I have learnt my lesson - the hard way.
Been without it now since the end of August and it's cost me thousands as I didn't go through insurance.. I guess what I am paying now will outweigh me having to declare for the next 5 years.
Yeah I'm fine - had to climb out the window as I was trapped in, and during rush hour.. wasn't particularly fun..
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[TW]Fox;21121280 said:I did a similar thing myself when I first got mine. Didn't manage to leap any barriers though and luckily it was still worth enough to get a full repair at BMW.
Best lesson ever though isn't it
Haha, luckily for me I slid into the hedge/over a metal fence (not so lucky) but entered just before the barrier begun - had I have been further up im not sure what theconsequences would have been - either.. there wouldn't have been as much damage but I would have had to pay the council for the ARMCO barrier, or I would have mounted the barrier and flipped the car, consequently trapping me inside.
Best lesson ever.. too bloody right, im now poor, carless and having to get 4 buses a day to/from work regardless of weather! Winter was not particularly fun.. same journey again tomorrow argh..
£1900 so far and counting.. including recovery costs.. £1000 for a spray and that'll be me finished.
Absolutely pathetic, but the car is too good to scrap. I'd rather repair it for that money than end up with a 1.2 corsa sxi/clio for the same price. Plus, my excess was a whopping £800.
EDIT: I later rolled it
Happens to us all then lol..
[TW]Fox;21121469 said:All good bar the fake Angel EyesNooo!!
What wheels have you gone for?
Couldn't afford Hellas
Nothing at the moment - Still got the rubbish ones. Not sure what to get but was looking at standard m5 ones. Thing is, as my car is SE, it doesn't have sport suspension - so would need to replace shocks and springs too.. getting expensive now! Not sure how much to lower by either.
Same with wheel size.. was thinking 17" as I currently have 15", I would like 18" but then I don't want to have to get the fenders rolled if I lower it. M5 fenders are wider in the rears ofc.
Any suggestions?
Unlucky bud. Also unfortunate as I just gave away my old 18" M5 replica alloys last month could have gave you them untill you got some decent 18s they had tyres as well.
I think I still have 4 of the same alloys in your picture in the shed if you need them no guarantees tho
If only i was a month earlier haha, thanks for the thought though Dave. I have 9 of the alloy wheel type that is currently on my car as i had to buy a donor e39 to replace the wings/bonnet and repair some other bits and bobs lol
Sprayer has now told me that the dent will need to be pulled out and recommended a few companies.. This was my worst nightmare and I am dreading the cost. I think they use something called a Miracle Pull?
I am now in a situation where I have spent roughly £1.5k.. Need to spend another £1k on the spray and now an additional sum of money to get the dent pulled out, as it's structural to the car.
I can't buy a new E39 as I wouldn't be able to get insured, the only reason I can at the moment is that we have owned it from new. The only way I would be able to drive another E39 is if I repaired the one we have at the moment.
Debating whether or not to cut my losses and get a banger.. raging!
Anyone want to buy some E39/M-Technik bits displayed above? I have 2 E39's now :/
I am now in a situation where I have spent roughly £1.5k.. Need to spend another £1k on the spray and now an additional sum of money to get the dent pulled out, as it's structural to the car.
I can't buy a new E39 as I wouldn't be able to get insured, the only reason I can at the moment is that we have owned it from new. The only way I would be able to drive another E39 is if I repaired the one we have at the moment.
Debating whether or not to cut my losses and get a banger.. raging!
Anyone want to buy some E39/M-Technik bits displayed above? I have 2 E39's now :/
Ah right.. I was thinking around £100-£200?
I hope you're right!
The car requires an MOT and the tax has run out also - risky business..
I hope you're right!
The car requires an MOT and the tax has run out also - risky business..
Just for anyone that is interested, I have a small update
Took the car to have the sill repaired.. then noticed another dent on the other side so had that pulled for a total of £230 (gasp..) - ready for the spray now though.
Here is a picture of when I took it, please excuse the front end
Took delivery of some dechroming tape and a few other bits and bobs ready to be fitted.
Then today, I began work on fitting some LED angel eyes and HID bulbs to my DEPO P39 headlights.. This required modification of the original angel eye housing (as depo had tried to mimic the original angel eyes with small bulbs within the housing). This turned out to be a much larger job that I had first thought..
So these are finally done and HID bulbs fitted! Will keep you updated as things progress
P.S Looking for some decent BMW wheels to replace the horrible 'old-man-style' (as I like to call them hehe) wheels that are on it currently. Does anyone have a set?
Took the car to have the sill repaired.. then noticed another dent on the other side so had that pulled for a total of £230 (gasp..) - ready for the spray now though.
Here is a picture of when I took it, please excuse the front end
Took delivery of some dechroming tape and a few other bits and bobs ready to be fitted.
Then today, I began work on fitting some LED angel eyes and HID bulbs to my DEPO P39 headlights.. This required modification of the original angel eye housing (as depo had tried to mimic the original angel eyes with small bulbs within the housing). This turned out to be a much larger job that I had first thought..
So these are finally done and HID bulbs fitted! Will keep you updated as things progress
P.S Looking for some decent BMW wheels to replace the horrible 'old-man-style' (as I like to call them hehe) wheels that are on it currently. Does anyone have a set?
I went for aftermarket from ebay, haven't trial fitted them yet though. The quality is very good and I would recommend them. I am planning on getting the car sprayed next month so I will be putting pictures up of the finished exterior once I have everything fitted for you to look at
P.S - One of my LED's on one angel eye doesn't work (/perfectionist)
I'm not sure on the exact height differences of stock vs sport suspension but it is noticable. My car is running stock suspension and I plan on lowering it in the future. If you got a non-sport you could easily fit springs/dampers or coilovers (whatever takes your fancy) but bare in mind that you sacrifice ride quality by doing so.