Window Needed

Think you can get the window glass from BMW Mobile Tradition through the main dealer.

Send the bsatrads the bill !!!

I would have broken legs if that had happened to my Six !

Got some glass form Fritz Bitz.

You wanted the story:

I had some component speakers installed in my car
months ago including some custom made door
pods (which I need to post pictures of). One of the
mid range speakers was faulty so I began a lenghty
process of trying to get it replaced. The guy who did
the work for me couldn't get a replacement as the Uk
distributor for Power Accoustik (USA) had gone bust.
Anyhow he agreed to install a set of different
speakers (Mac Audio) for the time being. So far so
good (although tedious).

Much to my horror he backed the car into his
workshop with the door open which broke the glass
buckled the door hinges and dinted the wing. To say
I was gutted was understatement as I was just
getting the car up to the level I wanted. Anyhow he
was just as devastated and wanted to get the car
sorted for me so suggested a body shop that had
done loads of work for him. I was obviously
concerned and wanted to make sure they knew what
they were doing and were going to treat the car
correctly. As it happens they rightly pointed out
various areas on both wings were the car had been
previously bodged with filler and the paint had
started bubbling. I was aware of one wing that was
dodgy and I had got a replacement wing for 30 quid
yeah unbelievable I know. My plan was to sort this in
the summer but it now made sense to get both
wings sorted along with the accident damage. They
advised me not to break the factory seals as the
wing would be ok if done properly so no need for the
replacement.

The car is still in their shop and I've visited it several
times as they wanted to show me the level of
workmanship. I was really impressed as I'd never
seen lead filling before. I should get the car back this
weekend and I'm hoping it's going to be big
improvement. They are charging me 350 which I
thought was cheap considering there patching up 4
areas (in the usual places!). But I guess the proofs
in the pudding and hopefully this isn't going to be
another painfull lesson in owning a classic.

No cheese. I bought some spare door cards and then had
some black pods sculptured to fit the door contours. The pods
hold a 6" mid and a tweeter. The rear quarter panels are also
fitted with a set of 5" components. All powered by a 1500 Watt
amp, sounds great! I'm saving up for a 12" sub and amp which
I'm going mount in the boot. The components are Power
Accoustik which is fantastic quality but not that well known and
as I've found difficult to get hold. This is a shame as their subs
are amazing and with the right amp will provide an incredibly
tight bass note. The whole system is built around quality as
opposed to pure power. Oh yeah nice red Kenwood head unit
to match the interior.

When I get the car back I'll take some pictures and post them
up.

I'd be keen to hear how your go with those wings, if you're happy to report back. I have a quote for repair of both mine: £600, with bubbling only occurring at the front. So that quote suddenly seems expensive, given your report of £350. A movable feast this wing repair biz seems!

Be great to see those pictures when the weather lets you take them. Sorry the paintwork is off match on the body work. I had some rust cut out and arrnanged to get my own paint mixed beforehand and took it along, to ensure an exact match. A good job done; but next time I guess, with that paint now finished, I'll take the risk and be in same boat of trusting match is made on the wings for the £600 quoted. All being well, when done, I must take some new pictures also. Same: I'm learning with my first E24. I have quite a way to go yet; feel like I'm a "new boy on block" again after evolving over past years to being reasonably confident with work on E38 and E34. Hey, but all good fun! 

Not sure where you are based, but our 7 Chair is having his B10 restored by a highly recommended/regarded bodyshop near him (Nth London/Herts I think). I would sonner pay £600 for a job that's going to last than £350 for a 5 year repair.