that could be done in a driveway if you found the right color parts, the core support is a bolt in unlike a lot of cars that are welded or riveted
Well I messed up. I'm pretty torn up about it inside, but I think everything will work out. I'm pretty sure I'm out of at least $1500, probably more. Its gonna be a dry summer for me.
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Short recap: Wet road, I was going pretty quick (50ish), he was going about 20mph (limit was 50) I changed lanes, started stopping, slid, I pumped the brakes, plowed into his rear. He had no license insurance or anything, so he was pretty interested in leaving as soon as possible.
What do you guys think it'll cost? I know the body shop guy well, I can bma some of the stuff to avoid markup....What will it be.
Last edited by misfortune; 06-01-2006 at 07:23 PM.
that could be done in a driveway if you found the right color parts, the core support is a bolt in unlike a lot of cars that are welded or riveted
all america wants is cold beer warm cat and a place to take a poop with a door on it
OUCH! that hurt
E30 318iS & BMW K1200LT
I feel your pain...
Josh
1990 BMW 525iA
2000 Toyota Corolla CE
2007 Toyota Echo
time to upgrade to wide grill and HIDs?
Your handle is a self-fulfilling prophecy! So sorry to see your car like that. You must be bruised from kicking yourself. Just prayer that the subframe isn't bent.
Cheers
Wingman
'89 525i/A Exec 193000kms
'94 Subaru Liberty AWD Wagon
Looking for Merc 300TE
NSW, Australia
Sorry Mate, but do just like Winfred said. mine was worse, took the windscreen, bumper, radiator all lamps and grill, ac condeser, water pump, cylinder head cracked.
But hey!! am back on the road.
how much did you spend who did your work?Originally Posted by Kakaire
HID is an upgrade, wide grille is not.Originally Posted by BillionPa
Learn, fix and move on.
BTW, does your car have ABS? If so, why pump the brakes?
Last edited by Anthony (M5 in Calgary); 06-02-2006 at 06:10 AM.
Anthony
03/64 production
'91M5 - 11/90, was mine, it's Jim's now.
Sorry man, i'd show chad ASAP, i'm sure he'll be able to help. In fact, i'll fwd the images to him and see if he has any ideas.
1995 540iA M-Sport - 76k miles. 1 of 1 auto AW3 cars.
1995 540i/6 - Misc Parts donor for above.