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Old 06-07-2010, 01:25 PM
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Very well done.
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That's one nice transformation. Can't wait to see it on June 12th.
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Originally Posted by parmblagan
hi all

after reading this thread i thought id share my (smashed e6o) pics too, bought in June 2008, finshed in August 2010, for repair cost about £1500 for labour.

bought with parts for £......

Awesome Job!!
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Originally Posted by parmblagan
hi all

after reading this thread i thought id share my (smashed e6o) pics too, bought in June 2008, finshed in August 2010, for repair cost about £1500 for labour.

bought with parts for £......
Lose the M emblem on the grill.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer
Lose the M emblem on the grill.
ok....you think it looks crap!!! MANY THINK ITS DIFFERENT, BESIDE I LIKE IT
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Originally Posted by Angelo6379
Awesome Job!!

thanks mate, looks like your a guy who's up for a challange, ive already seen a smashed f10, but want a 530-535d, not petrol, thats the next project, did you have trouble with light on the dash (air bags,pretensioner,explosion cable(that was a nightmare)....take it your e60 was only panel damage, mine hade a new chassis leg!!!aluminium welding etc

PS what size tires you have on your 20's
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Job well done!
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Originally Posted by parmblagan
thanks mate, looks like your a guy who's up for a challange, ive already seen a smashed f10, but want a 530-535d, not petrol, thats the next project, did you have trouble with light on the dash (air bags,pretensioner,explosion cable(that was a nightmare)....take it your e60 was only panel damage, mine hade a new chassis leg!!!aluminium welding etc

PS what size tires you have on your 20's

My next project is the X6... I really like those.
As for the airbags yes they were replaced not to bad.... and the light is still on thats one of those things I need to go to BMW for but Im terrifed of the bill so for now I just ignore the light lol
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very very nice... I want to get those eyelids for my car as well as changing the factory ugly angel eyes to the nice white ones what can i do.
where did you end up buying all your stuff for the car especially the taillights i want those.
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Great results!

"All the work was done by my father and I"

That's the best part right there!!


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