Photos after wreck and after repair....
06-26-2008, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by BuDdyLe' post='610577' date='Jun 26 2008, 12:52 PM
That is truely a crazy before picture. 41k!? oh my....
Good to know your ok, why not get the m-tech since they had to repair the front end anyways, Good luck with the car and hope everything runs smooth.
Good to know your ok, why not get the m-tech since they had to repair the front end anyways, Good luck with the car and hope everything runs smooth.
I was seriously considering the m-tech kit, but decided against it. I should have gone for it. The front end on the 535 looks a little weak to me. The m-tech kit certainly gives the car a more aggressive look. But I am stoked just to have my car back and performing perfectly.
06-26-2008, 09:08 AM
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Here are a couple of more photos for those of you who did not see the photos when I posted them in January.
It was a pretty nasty wreck. Thankfully, my wife and 1 yr old daughter were not with me and no one got hurt.
It was a pretty nasty wreck. Thankfully, my wife and 1 yr old daughter were not with me and no one got hurt.
06-26-2008, 09:36 AM
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that was a horrible accident. Good thing you were ok. You totally could have got an M-tech kit and Vorsteiner hood out of this deal!
06-26-2008, 09:40 AM
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amazes me how it wasnt a write off .....and they got it fixed for you...you are very tolerant and patient ......I would have turned in to a bitch and give birth to 6 or 7 more bitches until I got a new car lol......
06-26-2008, 09:55 AM
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Looks good now. 
I'm not sure I would've waxed it yet. New paint usually needs at least 30 days to gas out and most recommend 60 days. Though I've rarely heard anyone have any problems short or long term but it does happen.
I'm not sure I would've waxed it yet. New paint usually needs at least 30 days to gas out and most recommend 60 days. Though I've rarely heard anyone have any problems short or long term but it does happen.
06-26-2008, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by jmsod' post='610589' date='Jun 26 2008, 01:08 PM
Here are a couple of more photos for those of you who did not see the photos when I posted them in January.
It was a pretty nasty wreck. Thankfully, my wife and 1 yr old daughter were not with me and no one got hurt.
It was a pretty nasty wreck. Thankfully, my wife and 1 yr old daughter were not with me and no one got hurt.
Glad you are ok!
I totalled an old car with just two cracked bumpers and a bent exhaust...but that car was cheap pos.
06-26-2008, 10:21 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
I have followed this saga from the beginning. All I can say is that anyone with your patience and understanding deserves the best. It looks like that's what you've got. The car looks as good as new, and it sounds like it's driving well also. What more could you want? Congrats!
06-26-2008, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by skylolow' post='610633' date='Jun 26 2008, 12:55 PM
Looks good now.
I'm not sure I would've waxed it yet. New paint usually needs at least 30 days to gas out and most recommend 60 days. Though I've rarely heard anyone have any problems short or long term but it does happen.
I'm not sure I would've waxed it yet. New paint usually needs at least 30 days to gas out and most recommend 60 days. Though I've rarely heard anyone have any problems short or long term but it does happen.
The paint was completed at the end of April, so it has been about 2 months, but I really did not even think about that. Glad I waited.