It's back and alive again!!!!

Mark M · 02-21-2011, 08:29 AM

Just wanted to let you all know, she is back and running great again.

Some of you may recall that I slid into a curb back on 12/26 doing significant underbody damage.

Bent sway bar and links
Bent busted cross member
Shattered steering rack
Tweaked righthand frame rail where cross member bolts in
Cracked bumper and all underpan/ facia plastic parts shattered
Busted radiator, expansion tank, radiator mounts, electric fan, and belt tensioner.
Drivetrain pushed 1.5 inches rear and cracked mounting point on the transfer case
Deployed airbag, seatbelt, and battery pyros

No insurance was involved, did not carry collision on this car as it is 9 years old. At first it seemed like it could be rebuilt for under $5k. However, as usual, the costs creep upward. Over $6k now, mostly parts and my labor but she is back on the road and runs great, no ill effects and after an alignment all parameters are good to go.

Thanks to:
Ed Good Auto Body for excellent work and adherance to their estimate
Tisher BMW for low cost quality parts
Bav Auto for low cost quality parts
Faulkner BMW for the service work to align and reset airbag system
Weber Brother's Auto for the amazing deals on quality used parts
e46 fanatic Ted, for a a nice OEM front bumper skin

rares · 02-21-2011, 08:47 AM

good work buddy, that's what this is all about... elbow grease and savings... car looks great. Drive safe

Ivanhoe · 02-21-2011, 09:56 AM

Well done !!!

Kubica · 02-21-2011, 11:26 AM

Nice work . . .snow tires for next year?

E-rock · 02-21-2011, 02:29 PM

Great to hear, Mark!! Looks great with the Mtech-1 bumper. I'll have to come up and check her out sometime.

My325XI · 02-21-2011, 03:35 PM

Congrats.

xi_ter · 02-21-2011, 10:15 PM

That was some serious damage. Congrats on the success of the repair.

Rickna · 02-21-2011, 10:40 PM

Glad to hear it. Looks great.

02-21-2011, 08:29 AM	#1
Mark M Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 418 My Ride: e30 M3 / e90 335d View My Garage	It's back and alive again!!!! Just wanted to let you all know, she is back and running great again. Some of you may recall that I slid into a curb back on 12/26 doing significant underbody damage. Bent sway bar and links Bent busted cross member Shattered steering rack Tweaked righthand frame rail where cross member bolts in Cracked bumper and all underpan/ facia plastic parts shattered Busted radiator, expansion tank, radiator mounts, electric fan, and belt tensioner. Drivetrain pushed 1.5 inches rear and cracked mounting point on the transfer case Deployed airbag, seatbelt, and battery pyros No insurance was involved, did not carry collision on this car as it is 9 years old. At first it seemed like it could be rebuilt for under $5k. However, as usual, the costs creep upward. Over $6k now, mostly parts and my labor but she is back on the road and runs great, no ill effects and after an alignment all parameters are good to go. Thanks to: Ed Good Auto Body for excellent work and adherance to their estimate Tisher BMW for low cost quality parts Bav Auto for low cost quality parts Faulkner BMW for the service work to align and reset airbag system Weber Brother's Auto for the amazing deals on quality used parts e46 fanatic Ted, for a a nice OEM front bumper skin __________________ Last edited by Mark M; 02-21-2011 at 08:31 AM.

02-21-2011, 08:47 AM	#2
rares Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Downtown Posts: 859 My Ride: 02 S54 View My Garage	good work buddy, that's what this is all about... elbow grease and savings... car looks great. Drive safe __________________

02-21-2011, 09:56 AM	#3
Ivanhoe Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 318 My Ride: BMW 330 xi 2005 View My Garage	Well done !!! __________________

02-21-2011, 02:29 PM	#5
E-rock Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 310 My Ride: '01 330xi View My Garage	Great to hear, Mark!! Looks great with the Mtech-1 bumper. I'll have to come up and check her out sometime. __________________ "So when you go for a drive, remember to leave your murderous anger where it belongs - at home."

02-21-2011, 03:35 PM	#6
My325XI Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 594 My Ride: 03 325XI Sprt Prem View My Garage	Congrats. __________________ 2003 325XI 5-speed ZSP ZPP

02-21-2011, 11:26 AM	#4
Kubica Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 3,951 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	Nice work . . .snow tires for next year?

02-21-2011, 10:15 PM	#7
xi_ter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 2,208 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	That was some serious damage. Congrats on the success of the repair. __________________

02-21-2011, 10:40 PM	#8
Rickna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Haven, CT, USA Posts: 1,946 My Ride: '02 330xi AT View My Garage	Glad to hear it. Looks great. __________________ 237 years of democracy has died, and with thunderous applause My_Mods_&_Stuff

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