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  • straight6pwrS
    straight6pwrS
    straight6pwr
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    #156

    yes, big improvement

    Dan
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      cpandrewschmidt
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      #157

      m42b32 said:

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      Got a deal on some clear tails, liking how it looks! Eventually I'll get some clear side markers and front signals

      I have clear sidemarkers and corners on my black m3.  I think orange looks better on black.  Want to trade?  I don't think my corners work on a coupe though.  I have a sedan.  Happy to mail you my sidemarkers though.  Let me know

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      • m42b32M
        m42b32M
        m42b32
        wrote on last edited by
        #158

        cpandrewschmidt said:

        I have clear sidemarkers and corners on my black m3.  I think orange looks better on black.  Want to trade?  I don't think my corners work on a coupe though.  I have a sedan.  Happy to mail you my sidemarkers though.  Let me know

        Unfortunately the corners won't work like you said, but I'd be willing to make the swap on the side markers! I'll send you a PM.

        1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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        • m42b32M
          m42b32M
          m42b32
          wrote on last edited by
          #159

          On a side note, that rust spot is starting to looks pretty nasty... the last winter or two haven't been too kind and it's doubled in size. If anyone comes across a white/rust free trunk lid for an e36 coupe without a spoiler, let me know.

          1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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          • patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1
            wrote on last edited by
            #160

            That's almost the same spot I had on my alpine e36.  Rust and e36's are one in the same unfortunately.  Have you checked to see if it's too deep to grind and repaint?

            2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

            07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

            97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
            95 325is *sold*
            93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

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            "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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            • m42b32M
              m42b32M
              m42b32
              wrote on last edited by
              #161

              patsbimmer1 said:

              That's almost the same spot I had on my alpine e36.  Rust and e36's are one in the same unfortunately.  Have you checked to see if it's too deep to grind and repaint?

              I haven't really messed with it. I actually have a can of color matched paint, that nicer catalyzed clear coat, and all the stuff needed for the repair as I was planning on doing it this past summer but that never happened. It's just easier to bolt on a new lid haha

              1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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              • patsbimmer1P
                patsbimmer1P
                patsbimmer1
                wrote on last edited by
                #162

                I'd say give it a shot and if you fuck it up then you buy a new one!  You arent out any money if you've already got the supplies.

                2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                95 325is *sold*
                93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                BMWCCA #473306

                Instagram @patsbimmer1

                AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                • JdesignJ
                  JdesignJ
                  Jdesign
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #163

                  m42b32 said:

                  I haven't really messed with it. I actually have a can of color matched paint, that nicer catalyzed clear coat, and all the stuff needed for the repair as I was planning on doing it this past summer but that never happened. It's just easier to bolt on a new lid haha

                  I would just save the paint and bolt a new deck lid on too.

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                  • m42b32M
                    m42b32M
                    m42b32
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #164

                    My daily craigslist browsing paid off big time today! Picked up this engine bay candy after work today:

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                    This isn't your average strut bar, it's an extremely rare (and legit, all the part number stampings are there) Genuine BMW e36 M3 LTW strut bar. I didn't get the shoulder nuts needed to mount it, but fortunately they are still available from the dealer for pretty cheap. Probably going to hold off on mounting it till the summer to keep the salt off it...

                    1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                    • KaiserRollsK
                      KaiserRollsK
                      KaiserRolls
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #165

                      Turn it into a super fancy coat rack

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                      • wasnt m3W
                        wasnt m3W
                        wasnt m3
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #166

                        That is an amazing find! May I ask what you paid?

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                        • YoungCRY
                          YoungCRY
                          YoungCR
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #167

                          Nice score!

                          Chris Young
                          BMWCCA #458972
                          1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                          • m42b32M
                            m42b32M
                            m42b32
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #168

                            wasnt m3 said:

                            That is an amazing find! May I ask what you paid?

                            Lets just say it would've been more expensive to buy a used aftermarket one...

                            1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                            • wasnt m3W
                              wasnt m3W
                              wasnt m3
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #169

                              Very nice. I'm sure you realize that it's worth about $600. Guessing they had no idea what they had.

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                              • m42b32M
                                m42b32M
                                m42b32
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #170

                                wasnt m3 said:

                                Very nice. I'm sure you realize that it's worth about $600. Guessing they had no idea what they had.

                                Yeah I remembered seeing one for sale a few months ago for about that much, that's why I was so surprised at the listing! I think it came down to the guy just wanting a quick sale or not putting in the time to look up the value, especially since they described it fairly accurately in the ad. I paid the seller's asking price and we were both happy with the deal, so I guess as far as craigslist transactions go its a good result for everyone involved

                                1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                • m42b32M
                                  m42b32M
                                  m42b32
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #171

                                  127k

                                  Maybe I jumped the gun a little, but I was getting tired of wallowy snow tires so I put the BBS's back on!

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                                  Also, huge thanks to @YoungCR for bringing the craigslist ad for this to my attention:

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                                  Its totally rust free and the latch area isn't cracked at all, and it even still had some tools in the holder that included the final piece needed (The 10mm socket) to complete my set! It will be so nice to finally get rid of the old rusty trunk lid

                                  1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                  • YoungCRY
                                    YoungCRY
                                    YoungCR
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #172

                                    Great deal!

                                    Chris Young
                                    BMWCCA #458972
                                    1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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                                      Daggerty
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                                      #173

                                      m42b32 said:

                                      127k

                                      Maybe I jumped the gun a little, but I was getting tired of wallowy snow tires so I put the BBS's back on!

                                      32748441883ccf83a1172b.jpg

                                      Also, huge thanks to @YoungCR for bringing the craigslist ad for this to my attention:

                                      33522294856b7d7d81ff8b.jpg

                                      Its totally rust free and the latch area isn't cracked at all, and it even still had some tools in the holder that included the final piece needed (The 10mm socket) to complete my set! It will be so nice to finally get rid of the old rusty trunk lid

                                      The illusive 10mm socket

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                                      • straight6pwrS
                                        straight6pwrS
                                        straight6pwr
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #174

                                        now its gonna snow just because you couldn't wait like the rest of us.

                                        Dan
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                                        • m42b32M
                                          m42b32M
                                          m42b32
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #175

                                          straight6pwr said:

                                          now its gonna snow just because you couldn't wait like the rest of us.

                                          Its probably my fault we get snow in late March every year haha. Last year I had them on by the second week of March...and then it snowed. This year I waited a little longer and the forecast looked like we were in the clear so I figured why not.

                                          Then this morning I checked the weather...

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                                          Lol.

                                          1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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