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Tim's E85 3.0i in Sterling Grey
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After an unsuccessful trip from the paintless dent removal guy, I’m left searching for a new wing or a trip to the body shop. I need the front bumper touching up anyway. He has improved the dent but still bugs me. Although I do wonder if someone could get it sorted by removing the wing and then doing a repair.
Really frustrating, as I’d hoped he would get it looking good. Bought some new wiper blades as the squeaking on my 120 mile round trip to work the other drove me nuts.
Really frustrating, as I’d hoped he would get it looking good. Bought some new wiper blades as the squeaking on my 120 mile round trip to work the other drove me nuts.
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Couple of options via eBay if the usual parts guru's on here aren't currently holding stock...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224645995475 ... BMvJXCpuFh
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144948414721 ... R7yVwqbhYQ
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224645995475 ... BMvJXCpuFh
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144948414721 ... R7yVwqbhYQ
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Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Thank you. Already messaged those, one of those sellers have a wing listed but condition doesn’t look great. No rush at the moment, but if the opportunity comes around I’ll jump on it!inkey$ wrote: ↑Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:42 pm Couple of options via eBay if the usual parts guru's on here aren't currently holding stock...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224645995475 ... BMvJXCpuFh
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/144948414721 ... R7yVwqbhYQ
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After the damage to the car, I’d kind of lost interest. Drove it less than 20 miles in two weeks. Needs a good clean but the driveway is out of action due to building work.
But today I put in a Bluetooth audio adapter for the factory setup, pretty easy job. Audio quality isn’t amazing compared to CD but it’ll do for listening to music and podcasts as I’m driving. May even take it for a drive tomorrow.
Still on the search for a passenger wing, missed out on a decent one by a matter of hours and everything else appearing is junk.
But today I put in a Bluetooth audio adapter for the factory setup, pretty easy job. Audio quality isn’t amazing compared to CD but it’ll do for listening to music and podcasts as I’m driving. May even take it for a drive tomorrow.
Still on the search for a passenger wing, missed out on a decent one by a matter of hours and everything else appearing is junk.
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And now the drivers side door membrane is leaking, I think it had only just dried off from the passenger side
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Found a replacement wing, was a bit grubby on collection and then when I cleaned it down I noticed it had a paint chip on the wheel arch that’s gone rusty so now I have two wings with defects
I’m not sure whether I’ll just put it on as it is, and get it looked at when I get the front bumper painted, or get it respirated straight away before fitting.
I’m not sure whether I’ll just put it on as it is, and get it looked at when I get the front bumper painted, or get it respirated straight away before fitting.
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Still can't help you with a decent wing, sorry, but maybe the time has come to consider any colour and factor in a respray?T_J_G wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:57 pm Found a replacement wing, was a bit grubby on collection and then when I cleaned it down I noticed it had a paint chip on the wheel arch that’s gone rusty so now I have two wings with defects
I’m not sure whether I’ll just put it on as it is, and get it looked at when I get the front bumper painted, or get it respirated straight away before fitting.
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Yup I think that’s now a plan, fit new wing and take it in for front bumper and wing to be painted. It’s not terrible and can be saved. Will be much better than having the dented wing full of filler even though (without taking it off) I’m sure it’ll be in better conditionenuff_zed wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:03 pmStill can't help you with a decent wing, sorry, but maybe the time has come to consider any colour and factor in a respray?T_J_G wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:57 pm Found a replacement wing, was a bit grubby on collection and then when I cleaned it down I noticed it had a paint chip on the wheel arch that’s gone rusty so now I have two wings with defects
I’m not sure whether I’ll just put it on as it is, and get it looked at when I get the front bumper painted, or get it respirated straight away before fitting.
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Oh that’s a real shame about that wing. Sorry - I was hoping it’d be a simple bolt on and you’re done job. Is it just the rusty chip that’s the problem? Hard to tell from your last photo.T_J_G wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:06 pmYup I think that’s now a plan, fit new wing and take it in for front bumper and wing to be painted. It’s not terrible and can be saved. Will be much better than having the dented wing full of filler even though (without taking it off) I’m sure it’ll be in better conditionenuff_zed wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:03 pmStill can't help you with a decent wing, sorry, but maybe the time has come to consider any colour and factor in a respray?T_J_G wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 7:57 pm Found a replacement wing, was a bit grubby on collection and then when I cleaned it down I noticed it had a paint chip on the wheel arch that’s gone rusty so now I have two wings with defects
I’m not sure whether I’ll just put it on as it is, and get it looked at when I get the front bumper painted, or get it respirated straight away before fitting.
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I should’ve checked it over more thoroughly to be fair. Yeah just the chip the other marks are water from it’s clean down, the inside lip isn’t too badpoortomsacold wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:33 pmOh that’s a real shame about that wing. Sorry - I was hoping it’d be a simple bolt on and you’re done job. Is it just the rusty chip that’s the problem? Hard to tell from your last photo.T_J_G wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:06 pmYup I think that’s now a plan, fit new wing and take it in for front bumper and wing to be painted. It’s not terrible and can be saved. Will be much better than having the dented wing full of filler even though (without taking it off) I’m sure it’ll be in better condition
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Oh that’s not too bad then. Hopefully a relatively minor paint fix then. Let me know how you get on!T_J_G wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:36 pmI should’ve checked it over more thoroughly to be fair. Yeah just the chip the other marks are water from it’s clean down, the inside lip isn’t too badpoortomsacold wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:33 pmOh that’s a real shame about that wing. Sorry - I was hoping it’d be a simple bolt on and you’re done job. Is it just the rusty chip that’s the problem? Hard to tell from your last photo.T_J_G wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:06 pm Yup I think that’s now a plan, fit new wing and take it in for front bumper and wing to be painted. It’s not terrible and can be saved. Will be much better than having the dented wing full of filler even though (without taking it off) I’m sure it’ll be in better condition
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Cleaned it up with some iron fallout remover and now no rust in the chip, going to do a DIY chip repair and stop worrying about having a mint panel on a close to 20 year old car.poortomsacold wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:39 pmOh that’s not too bad then. Hopefully a relatively minor paint fix then. Let me know how you get on!T_J_G wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:36 pmI should’ve checked it over more thoroughly to be fair. Yeah just the chip the other marks are water from it’s clean down, the inside lip isn’t too badpoortomsacold wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:33 pm Oh that’s a real shame about that wing. Sorry - I was hoping it’d be a simple bolt on and you’re done job. Is it just the rusty chip that’s the problem? Hard to tell from your last photo.
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If it's dent free I couldn't agree more - I think it may be near enough impossible to find a 20 year old wing that's as good as the day it rolled out of the factory. Chipex (or equivalent) is your friend!T_J_G wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2023 7:21 pmCleaned it up with some iron fallout remover and now no rust in the chip, going to do a DIY chip repair and stop worrying about having a mint panel on a close to 20 year old car.poortomsacold wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:39 pmOh that’s not too bad then. Hopefully a relatively minor paint fix then. Let me know how you get on!
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She’s still here! Lots of building work which means I haven’t even washed it in months until day before yesterday.
I’ve just fitted a Stormwerkes gear knob, and it’s transformed the gear change. I absolutely love it! Hopefully with the building work coming to an end I can get on with replacing the wing with the one I bought and getting on with some other bits and pieces
I’ve just fitted a Stormwerkes gear knob, and it’s transformed the gear change. I absolutely love it! Hopefully with the building work coming to an end I can get on with replacing the wing with the one I bought and getting on with some other bits and pieces
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Update,
I relocated the roof motor as I had roof problems, to find out it was the wiring in the roof itself that had split. So that's all working again now.
I've got it booked in for 4 new non runflat tyres and full alignment on Thursday as a post-MOT treat I had planned on changing the wheels before doing the tyres or at least having the 108s refurbed but I think I'll wait until spring now for that.
I relocated the roof motor as I had roof problems, to find out it was the wiring in the roof itself that had split. So that's all working again now.
I've got it booked in for 4 new non runflat tyres and full alignment on Thursday as a post-MOT treat I had planned on changing the wheels before doing the tyres or at least having the 108s refurbed but I think I'll wait until spring now for that.
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