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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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You read my mind . Nerwylle, where are you bro, err, son?

Originally Posted by Howitzer
Looks great man. Now get some side skirts already!!!!!!
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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I'll PM you the measurements, I promise.

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Riz,

By any chance do you still have the measurement of where the grill should be located above the side markers and how far from the edge? Really want to this cheap mod soon but there is no M5 around here for me to measure and the nearest BMW dealer is around 45 minutes away.

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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel
They have a spot to affix the M5 sticker.
Ah, I can see the spot now.
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel
I'll PM you the measurements, I promise.
Thanks Riz...just want it to look right.
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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Nice stuff. Can you post up a scan of the template? Would be greatly appreciated. Mine came without one.
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 03:19 AM
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well done .. very nice... however that saw sends chills down my spine
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 04:22 AM
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Brass balls to cut into that fender
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Cutting was a breeze with the electric auto body saw (hence the name); I was in control all the time. Do not push on the blade, just let it do its job .
The fender is aluminum which is another plus. Measure twice, cut once.

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Brass balls to cut into that fender

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well done .. very nice... however that saw sends chills down my spine
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Are these vents in the M5 functional? never seen one up close to notice.
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Old Jun 25, 2011 | 05:28 PM
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Got me a set on order.
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