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Old 03-24-2012, 03:54 PM
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Finally had some time to go forward with this mod, I was going have it done by a shop who wanted $400 LOL
but I figured it cant be that hard...



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Old 03-24-2012, 04:05 PM
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how did you cut it? did you paint the exposed metal on the cut?
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Originally Posted by turboawd
how did you cut it? did you paint the exposed metal on the cut?
Remember its aluminum so I assume it is not as big of a deal as far as oxidation.
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Didn't know the E60's are made of aluminum...
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Originally Posted by Shlooky
Didn't know the E60's are made of aluminum...
the whole front end and fenders and door skins are aluminum.
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Awesome!
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awesome job! im planning on doing the same mod very soon and plan to do it myself, seems too easy to do. just a question, is their a certain distance the hole needs to be aligned to be at the same spot as the m5 fenders? i wasnt able to find any threads on that besides just eye'ing it.

did you use OEM fender grills? or aftermarket? how did they fit and any things to look out for?
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Originally Posted by turboawd
the whole front end and fenders and door skins are aluminum.
I didn't realize the door skins were aluminum. I thought it was just the panels forward of the A-pillars.
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Good job!

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