lousy rear end mod fix

[posix]

hey there,

I recently got an e30, everything is good except for this “mod” a previous owner did to get a muffler and exhaust tip to fit.... how do I fix this? Im not even sure what to google...

[rturbo 930]

What the fuck.

[e30davie]

What do you mean "What to google"?

Stick your head under there and figure out what the hell is going on.

[jgilber0]

Wow, he must have been proud of that.

[posix]

What do you mean "What to google"?

Stick your head under there and figure out what the hell is going on.

I mean what’s the name of the price that’s fucked up lol. So I can maybe find a replacement

[jrobie79]

I mean what’s the name of the price that’s fucked up lol. So I can maybe find a replacement

rear valance

[MR E30 325is]

I've seen some things, but that is definitely something special right there.

The rear valance is a core component of the overall car, and isn't simply bolted on. A body shop, or someone with those types of skills will be required to straighten that out. After the exhaust is redone of course.

[E30SPDFRK]

Looks like the valence was made of bondo anyways. You're looking at a whole new tail panel unless you're fine with a bodyshop repairing it with bondo again.

[FredK]

Wow man, I didn't realize meth made it all the way down to SF.

[rturbo 930]

Looks like the valence was made of bondo anyways.

Not sure about that, there's a thick protective coating on the rear valence and I think that's what you're looking at.

I'd take it to bare metal and let a guy go at it with a hammer and dolly. Probably your best bet there.

[majdomo]

That’s pretty special. Agreed it’s probably a body shop thing.

I have a 318is muffler if you need it, $60 plus ship from LA.


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[posix]

Not sure about that, there's a thick protective coating on the rear valence and I think that's what you're looking at.

I'd take it to bare metal and let a guy go at it with a hammer and dolly. Probably your best bet there.

do you mean just have a guy repair the current valance?

[posix]

That’s pretty special. Agreed it’s probably a body shop thing.

I have a 318is muffler if you need it, $60 plus ship from LA.


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i think i'd be interested in it, will need to see what i should do with the current valance situation waffleswaffleswaffles

[majdomo]

i think i'd be interested in it, will need to see what i should do with the current valance situation waffleswaffleswaffles

Sure, no worries. Body work is tougher than finding a muffler. Awesome bodge by your PO, your car’s lucky to have found you!


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[rturbo 930]

do you mean just have a guy repair the current valance?

Yes. A good metal shaper/body guy should be able to do it.