replacement wings
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Printed Date: 10-May-2024 at 08:05
Topic: replacement wings
Posted By: monkeyboy6059
Subject: replacement wings
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 20:36
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does anyone know of a good place (or infact any place) to get hold of a front drivers side wing? the cheapest ive seen so far is 380 quid, i was hoping there might be some sort of un-tapped resource of 6er parts somewhere? |
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 20:51
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Errm, only if you're prepared to search out dismantlers.... -------------   
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Posted By: Brucey
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 21:39
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-I've been offered fibreglass (@ 1/4 the cost) but have declined on principle. Didn't actually get as far as looking at them, they might have been OK. - I have also heard tell of pattern ones, but have been told they are not vey good, plus I don't know exactly where to get them from. - I plan to weld repair mine, they need it..... cheers
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Posted By: monkeyboy6059
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 21:47
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at a 1/4 cost, my principles would be in the bin!! shallow i know but ive got petrol to pay for !! id appreciate any directions towards finding them ive been told i should be able to just get the panel repaired, the only damage is on the drivers side front wing below the lowest black plastic trim between the wheel and the door |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 21:52
Don't we all.... *groan* -------------
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monkeyboy6059 wrote:Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 21:54
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I reckon they are quite £££ but you could try anyway... http://www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk/welcom/carbon.htm - http://www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk/welcom/carbon.htm ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Brucey
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 21:54
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-I'd go for a repair unless they are really rotten (and you might they are once you take them off). -I was offered the fibre glass ones by Fritz's bits in the west country. cheers
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Posted By: monkeyboy6059
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 21:55
i should probably stop complaining, from what ive found out i probably do ok for mpg 
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Posted By: monkeyboy6059
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 21:59
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i dont suppose you have a number or website for that place do you brucey?
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 22:21
Brucey might not have it immediately, but I do .
You can find it http://www.fritzsbits.co.uk/ - HERE Enjoy. BTW, the much-vaunted stainless steel exhaust system which "Sohlman" was raving about not so long ago has now fallen out of favour with, errm, "Sohlman". Apparently, he was turned off by a report from a CSL owner who stated that the heat generated from the (unlagged) headers managed to melt a few a components in the engine bay....  -------------
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Posted By: monkeyboy6059
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 22:32
| thanks v much horsetan, ive emailed them and hopefully will hear back sometime soon. |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 22:38
No worries. That's what we're here for. -------------
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Posted By: monkeyboy6059
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 22:41
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ive only had the car for about 3 weeks and have been on here ever since, thanks to every1 for the help and advice, im sure im not the only one who regards this forum as an invaluable tool |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 22:45
Just as well you haven't seen what the combined *kof!* talents of: "Goldryder" "Nigel" "kbannon" "Peter_H" "Peter Fenwick" "kevin" "Floody" can do. Oh, the damage to your reputation.... -------------
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 23:04
I have a talent??? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 23:46
....for gettin' on people's nerves.... -------------
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 05-July-2004 at 23:58
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nnngghhhhh...must... restrain...using...the...banning...button ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 06-July-2004 at 00:06
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hehehe -------------
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Posted By: B10VYT
Date Posted: 06-July-2004 at 09:05
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I saw this and thought of you...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=31351&item=2483481737&rd=1 Drivers Side wing from a BMW 635. Small dent above rear trim that will need to be pulled out. Some surface rust on the inside which has been treated. Bumper bracket has been cut and will need fixing. However a very solid wing with no holes.  ------------- Nick |
Posted By: monkeyboy6059
Date Posted: 06-July-2004 at 10:00
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cheers b10, you're a lifesaver
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 06-July-2004 at 15:12
Sod that! Also on e-Bay, and available to you even though they're in Germany, is this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=64931&item=7909210408&rd=1 - magnificent pair of brand new, unpainted E24 wing panels
...currently for a fraction of the price of a new single panel... Why buy secondhand when you can have new?  -------------
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Posted By: monkeyboy6059
Date Posted: 06-July-2004 at 17:04
now you're talking, cheers v much 
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 06-July-2004 at 17:07
I hear a bank account being emptied.... -------------
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Posted By: monkeyboy6059
Date Posted: 06-July-2004 at 17:10
| how are the wings attached, are they bolted or welded? |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 06-July-2004 at 17:12
First, get your panels prepped and then sprayed. They are bolted first. The attachment/mounting points are pretty much self-explanatory. The slightly dodgy bit is at the top front "tip", which has to be welded to the nose cone panel section... -------------
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Posted By: AndyS
Date Posted: 06-July-2004 at 18:45
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I'm told that the later 6 wings ('87 on) don't rust as badly as earlier ones as BMW removed some of the mud traps. Mine had the section behind the indicator above the bumper cut out & new metal let in on both sides. They removed the mud trap behind at the same time. The area you have trouble with also had attention. Early ones would rust along the bonnet edge & down the door edge too. If it's only part of the wing get it repaired. Don't know whereabouts you are but mine were done by the bodyshop used by Horsetans favourite garage Munich Legends in W. Sussex. ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 06-July-2004 at 19:02
*splutter* -------------
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Posted By: monkeyboy6059
Date Posted: 06-July-2004 at 19:26
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cheers andy, im gonna see how much the brand new ones cost on ebay when they actually reach the end of the auction. chances are though im just gonna get them repaired, save some money for some nice wheels
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Posted By: johne
Date Posted: 07-July-2004 at 10:58
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Mine is currently having in having both inner wings sorted (i'd drop photos if I could work out how to get them onto the site!). Although the outers look fine - beware of what you'll find underneath when you get them off! ------------- john |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 07-July-2004 at 11:02
You need to talk to "poor Ross" Harris - he solved the problem by throwing money at it! -------------
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Posted By: johne
Date Posted: 07-July-2004 at 11:09
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Throwing money at it... what a great idea.... why didn't I think of that before!! Oh yeah... now I remember!!!! ------------- john |
Posted By: johne
Date Posted: 07-July-2004 at 14:53
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OK - I seem to have figured the picture thing??! Thats a picture of what I found when the good looking wing was removed! ------------- john |
Posted By: johne
Date Posted: 07-July-2004 at 14:53
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errr - or not! ------------- john |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 07-July-2004 at 15:06
Where did you host your photo? Some sites only allow viewing by those registered with them, and not the general public. Wanadoo is probably better for general public viewing. -------------
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Posted By: johne
Date Posted: 07-July-2004 at 15:12
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I put the photo on Wanadoo - selected public access, put it into this forums 'post Reply' box (where it was visible), then posted it - then it disappeared again! Fangled technology - it'll never catch on. ------------- john |
Posted By: johne
Date Posted: 07-July-2004 at 15:16
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http://static.photobox.co.uk/public/images/69/69/9956969.s.jpg?ch=71&rr=14:33:42 - http://static.photobox.co.uk/public/images/69/69/9956969.s.jpg?ch=71&rr=14:33:42 could just try the link address instead of the whole photo??? ------------- john |
Posted By: monkeyboy6059
Date Posted: 07-July-2004 at 15:25
i think big d will be leaving the wing on, ignorance is such sweet bliss 
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 07-July-2004 at 18:44
Ah... I see where you went wrong. You quoted the time details after the ".jpg" file link. I think that this: 
is what you were trying to show us..... Wow, even I don't have that kind of rust on my inner wings.... -------------
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Posted By: Brucey
Date Posted: 07-July-2004 at 22:34
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-eurgh...... -couldn't save myself from an involuntary shudder when I saw that......
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Posted By: johne
Date Posted: 08-July-2004 at 08:56
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yeah - pretty horrible - but this time next week they'll be better - and i'll be poorer! This was just intended as a warning not to get too carried away with outer wing problems - but to check what's underneath first. My outers look perfect - not a mark on them - underneath though........... here's another shocker!
Horsetan - thanks for sorting my schoolboy error on the photo posting - not that difficult after all!! By the way - this shows where the troublesome headlamp wipe/wash relay sits - debated in an earlier thread. ------------- john |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 08-July-2004 at 14:39
Wonderful where they put these things... Goes without saying that you will be poorer when this is all over. Actually, if I remember correctly, Ross Harris' inner wings were in much worse condition than that. Think there's an argument for hand-forming inner wing panels in aluminium or possibly even patches in stainless steel.... -------------
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Posted By: B10VYT
Date Posted: 08-July-2004 at 18:26
Just noticed that the 2 new wings spotted by Horsetan on ebay have been withdrawn 'due to an error in the listing' whatever that means. Perhaps the vendor was persuaded to end the auction early?
 ------------- Nick |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 08-July-2004 at 20:43
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...or, more likely, someone outside e-Bay offered the seller ready cash.... -------------
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