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Old 09-26-2013, 03:37 AM
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Awesome Transformation! Nicely Done!
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Love it! Can't wait to do some mods on my newly bought 535i.
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Great mods! It is so addictive, you can never say " I'm just going to..." That goal will always be passed and you will be looking for your next fix! Lol
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What type of front plate mount did you use? Havent see one mounted down on the wind screen part of the bumper before but it looks clean. Better than drilling holes in the bumper.
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Originally Posted by Chief Holley
Great mods! It is so addictive, you can never say " I'm just going to..." That goal will always be passed and you will be looking for your next fix! Lol
That's so true! Each time that UPS truck leaves my house my parents ask me "so, now you are done?" You guys know my reply....
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Thank you all for comments! It means a lot!


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What type of front plate mount did you use? Havent see one mounted down on the wind screen part of the bumper before but it looks clean. Better than drilling holes in the bumper.
When I decided to put front plates in lower grill, I learned that that space is a bit tight. Basically I had to cut lower and upper plate part: 1/8 on each side. Than regular black frame/mount (got it from AutoZone) had to be cut as well. For plates I used metal shears, for frame grinder. After all cutting was done, pre finished it with sand paper. Final touch miracle-worker PlastiDip. My dad came up with idea of using Sheetrock anchors. Just had to buy longer bolts, black bolt caps usually included with frame. My only concern is when I will remove that front plate, I would need to get those anchors, I've seen one guy using magnet on long folding stick, I guess it might work.
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Beautiful car! What a difference on the before and after.
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Looks great... nice work!
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I have to say this is by far the best thread I've read in a while. Great job on documenting all of the changes. Impressive!
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I agree this thread is very refreshing! I'm inspired.


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