Steelblue E36 Build Thread

[B C]

What keeps the elevator bolt from just falling out? will you tack weld the nut to the floor/firewall?

I was thinking about making one but haven't looked into it much yet.

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Snap said:

What keeps the elevator bolt from just falling out? will you tack weld the nut to the floor/firewall?
I was thinking about making one but haven't looked into it much yet. 

It literally just screws in. I could add some loctite but it should be fine for now.

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[Earl]

So you're saying that they used a Standard threaded boss in the floor of our cars?

[B C]

There, I got  to use the "confused" reaction.

Its either just a plain hole that lets the screw act like a self-tapping sheetmetal screw, or the Germans are trolling us hard.

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Snap said:

There, I got  to use the "confused" reaction.
Its either just a plain hole that lets the screw act like a self-tapping sheetmetal screw, or the Germans are trolling us hard. 

It's a metal threaded hole. The elevator bolt cleanly threaded in and out. I'll grab a picture later.

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Fits nice and snug. Threads in threads out.

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[B C]

My whole  life is a lie

[KaiserRolls]

Had one many moons ago, didn’t enjoy it.

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Picked these up today. They we're for sale on the fourn awhile back I guess nobody bought them.

He said he was getting hit up from all over the US for people wanting to buy them and ship them.

He included some free M3 trim to see if I can salvage them. The plastic ridges on the back of the trim are rotten.

Anyone have an idea on how to mount them without damaging my paint? I was thinking along the lines of 3m tape or some sort of adhesive.

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Drove 4 hours to get this. 5 minutes before I got there he accidentally dropped it so I got a discount and he tig welded it back up. I'd say I got a good deal...

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[B C]

Clean it up with some fine steel wool and some rubbing/polishing compound? Nice score, cant go wrong with any Dinan stuff

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Snap said:

Clean it up with some fine steel wool and some rubbing/polishing compound? Nice score, cant go wrong with any Dinan stuff

That is tomorrows project! 

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You know shit is serious when it's in the shower. Had to clean it off after wetsanding. Hopefully laying some primer down tomorrow.

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Well that didn't last long.... I didn't prime it... I was convinced by my dad to get it professionally sprayed. Going to go around to local body shops tomorrow afternoon to get quotes for the bumper.

Anyone know what A good quote would be?

[Earl]

$200-$350ish

[patsbimmer1]

Yea something that size is probably $250 - $300.  Take the whole car if possible so they can match the existing paint.

[suspenceful]

I paid a local buddy $300 to prep, paint, and clear my E90 bumper.

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Yep spot on estimates, I went to 2 shops quotes ranging from 250-400. The guy with the 350-400 quote didn't seem very interested. Im going to stop by a few more shops tomorrow and see what they say.

[patsbimmer1]

If any of these places are little ma and pa shops it couldn't hurt to ask if there is a cash price.

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patsbimmer1 said:

If any of these places are little ma and pa shops it couldn't hurt to ask if there is a cash price.

I'm going to be stopping at 2 smaller shops this afternoon. I'll definitely ask if there is a cash price. My overall goal is to get a price under 250$ probably won't happen but doesn't hurt to try.

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