Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 11, 2013 Destroyed the front of the m3 by hitting a hare on a spirited drive to middlemarch Ugh that friggen sucks. How badly damaged? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted May 11, 2013 Shattered the windedge tray and which caught under the car so had to jack it up to pull it out, Popped the fog light out and broke the bracket for it, smashed the mesh grill, cracked the bumper and dislodged it from it's corner mount, broke the wee clips that hold the brake ducts inplace and somehow lost the opposite side indicator lense. Aswell as leaving furr and alot of blood down the side of the car. Wonder if it's worth the hassle claiming insurance on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted May 11, 2013 yeah, Happened to me with a cat on the wellington motorway on the 540. I took the opportunity to upgrade from the mtech2 bumper to an m5 one ... thanks insurance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted May 11, 2013 Haha yea you gotta get something out of them. Might figure out what it's gunna cost me to repair it Vs insurance excess (400 I think) + premium increase of any. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted May 11, 2013 if your insurance is like mine, anything short of a write-off isn't worth claiming Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted May 12, 2013 Sold the coupe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted May 12, 2013 if your insurance is like mine, anything short of a write-off isn't worth claiming I have a clean record so should be no issues and im with classic car insurance so hopefully they'll be more kind to me haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1058 Report post Posted May 12, 2013 Finally got around to fitting the rear motorsport bumper on the touring. Now just got to man up and drill holes to fit the side skirts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted May 12, 2013 Finally got around to fitting the rear motorsport bumper on the touring. Now just got to man up and drill holes to fit the side skirts.i dont bother drilling holes , just use urathane on the sides and some screws underneth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted May 12, 2013 took a 530d se for drive...2006 only 50 kms! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted May 12, 2013 if your insurance is like mine, anything short of a write-off isn't worth claiming when i was rear ended on the motorway once i used the opportunity to get rid ogf the stone chips so that cost me only 130 $$$$ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted May 12, 2013 What about the poor hair or was it road pizza Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 From the mess it left up the side and on the rear rim I'm pretty sure he met his maker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr2low 57 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 Currently have my 540 on a tow truck from te horo to palmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 Found out HP coating for the headers will be $392 (for the coating) and $74 for a chemical strip of the carbon inside etc with a 1.5-2 week turn around time. Yey... the costs continue! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) getting some panel and paint on the old e28 replacing some average panels with better ones like a new sunroof panel , better straighter front mtec bumper , tidier front bonnet . better rear boot lip spoiler , new windscreen and trims around it. sort a few small rust spots , scratches etc. should look prett good when done its been a while since i spent any time/money on the body work etc. Edited May 14, 2013 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted May 14, 2013 Currently have my 540 on a tow truck from te horo to palmyThat's not good. What happened? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) a little bit of progess with the e29 , both windscreens out , clean up some rust spots , boot spoiler off , new bumper in primer , still got to remove the side skirts , one pic shows how stoned chipped the old front bumper was Edited May 18, 2013 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 18, 2013 Cool Brent, it will sure look the part with a fresh coat of paint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted May 18, 2013 Disassembled the following real time data from the S50B32 RPM Coolant Temp Intake air temp Throttle Position Speed ​​ MAF Lead Ignition Angle Injection Time Bank1 Injection Time Bank2 Exhaust VANOS Actual Intake VANOS Actual Lambda Bank1 Lambda Bank2 Duty factor Cylinder Fade off load Knock 1 Knock 2 Knock 3 Knock 4 Knock 5 Knock 6 Battery Voltage Exhaust VANOS DME Target Intake VANOS DME Target Oil temp Load Oh and Gear Position Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted May 19, 2013 Got the primer on the cage. 2 coats of 1k Etch/epoxy primer. Looks nice, I should just leave it at that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pldubs 308 Report post Posted May 23, 2013 Took my Car in for compliance, Failed on a some missing bolts from the driveshaft, the guibo, a bulged brake hose and the LF wheel bearing Paul at Milland hooked me up, Decided im not gona change the wheel bearing as its fine So hopefully the rest will be done this afternoon Dont go to VINZ theyre lazy as Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) My rental car in I have in gold coast , my brothers c55 amg .nice sound, plenty of power, handlling is firm , nice weighted steering, quite clever gearbox, holds gears longer etc when you floor it,. Looking to driving it around for the next week or so. Edited May 25, 2013 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 24, 2013 Nice one Brent, would be an interesting drive for a week! Not a car I'd rush to buy though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted May 25, 2013 got tyres fitted to the schnitzers today and banged them on the M3, only problem is the spacers on the fronts to clear the struts only allow 2-3 turns of thr wheel studs so need to get some longer ones now. anyone got some? also got it assessed by insurence so hopefully be getting fixed end of next week Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites