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  • HerbE30
    E30 Addict
    • Nov 2015
    • 538

    #1

    Rubbing on unusual bulges inside rear fender?

    Rubbing on the inside of my fender. Can I angle grind those 'bugles' flat and not ruin anything?

    Anyone know what I'm talking about.
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  • E30SPDFRK
    Moderator
    • Jul 2007
    • 5689

    #2
    You can hit them in with a hammer, and as long as you don't go too far, it won't affect the outside sheetmetal.
    Byron
    Leichtbau

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    • HerbE30
      E30 Addict
      • Nov 2015
      • 538

      #3
      Originally posted by E30SPDFRK
      hit with hammer
      Perfect. I was a little worried about that. I'm glad I didn't look like an idiot with my verbiage.
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      • 2mAn
        Señior Mod
        • Aug 2010
        • 20154

        #4
        I hate it when I rub up against unusual bulges
        Simon
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        • djjerme
          R3V Elite
          • Sep 2010
          • 5082

          #5
          Originally posted by 2mAn
          I hate it when I rub up against unusual bulges
          That's just what happens when you hit the clubs.
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          • 2mAn
            Señior Mod
            • Aug 2010
            • 20154

            #6
            Originally posted by djjerme
            That's just what happens when you hit the clubs.
            It only seems to happen in WeHo and Capital Hill... so weird.
            Simon
            Current Cars:
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            • Andre3127
              Wrencher
              • Dec 2017
              • 291

              #7
              By any chance are you talking about that conduit piece behind the rear spring? Some cables go through there. Does anybody have a part number for that part? If not, I need to fab a new one. Mine's rotted.
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              • vpilarrt
                R3VLimited
                • Jun 2006
                • 2096

                #8
                Are you talking about #21 in http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E3...bon_container/.
                Its a cover for some gas tank vent lines.

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                • Mike36
                  E30 Enthusiast
                  • Mar 2011
                  • 1078

                  #9
                  I have a problem rubbing there too. I may give it a few taps with a hammer and see if it makes a difference.
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                  • HerbE30
                    E30 Addict
                    • Nov 2015
                    • 538

                    #10
                    Nope. Its near the lip. I'll take a pic this weekend. I'll have work to do.
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                    • HerbE30
                      E30 Addict
                      • Nov 2015
                      • 538

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Mike36
                      I have a problem rubbing there too. I may give it a few taps with a hammer and see if it makes a difference.
                      This is what I am talking about. I was typing the reply when you posted!
                      Thanks mane!
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                      • LowR3V'in
                        R3V Elite
                        • Feb 2004
                        • 4209

                        #12
                        you think an airhammer could pound it in?
                        that shit is thicc.

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                        • HerbE30
                          E30 Addict
                          • Nov 2015
                          • 538

                          #13
                          Originally posted by LowR3V'in
                          you think an airhammer could pound it in?
                          that shit is thicc.
                          I hit it a few times with a 16oz hammer. I am a little worried about it showing on the outside... Still rubbing though.
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                          • E30335i
                            E30 Enthusiast
                            • Feb 2014
                            • 1035

                            #14
                            You can grind it off or hammer it flat, been done numerous of cars, does not reflect on the outside quarter panel , but still do it with care,


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