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Hey, Was wondering if anyone knew about anyone who has changed their engine cover. N52 I6. Maybe bought a CF replacement. I have searched this topic to death and have found absolutely not one site that sells these items. Was wondering if anyone can help me out?
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Originally Posted by NextLevel530xi' post='692516' date='Oct 14 2008, 03:47 AM
Hey, Was wondering if anyone knew about anyone who has changed their engine cover. N52 I6. Maybe bought a CF replacement. I have searched this topic to death and have found absolutely not one site that sells these items. Was wondering if anyone can help me out?
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Originally Posted by wlkonacloud' post='692615' date='Oct 14 2008, 08:10 AM
http://65.36.231.74/Localized/NorthAmerica...A_E60_Motor.htm scroll to the bottom. I dont know if this would fit but this is what came to mind when you mentioned the engine cover.
For the 545i - 550i
For the 523-530i
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That looks cool.....you can always go the less expensive route. This cost me about $6.00 
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Originally Posted by bimmer722' post='692634' date='Oct 14 2008, 08:39 AM
That looks cool.....you can always go the less expensive route. This cost me about $6.00
More details please? How did you cover the BMW letters on the side to paint?
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I took blue painters tape and masked it off. Then with a razor I cut out the letters. It took some time and you have to be patient but as you can see it was well worth it. I used the caliper paint which was left over from when I painted my calipers.
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Originally Posted by bimmer722' post='692645' date='Oct 14 2008, 06:49 AM
I took blue painters tape and masked it off. Then with a razor I cut out the letters. It took some time and you have to be patient but as you can see it was well worth it. I used the caliper paint which was left over from when I painted my calipers.
nice!! well done!!!
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WOW, nice work!! 
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+1 for the $6 method, looks good 