i just r3ved it

[A_325i]

if its repairable then i'd like a little more then 50

[UNHCLL]

Ok, my offer stands.

Shipping is going to be at least $75 unless you want the hassle of shipping greyhound. Which, given how much you need to get done, and your trunkated time schedule... I would advise against. Finding someone who is going to pay $120+ for a broken airdam in need of FG repair will be tricky.


Best of luck!
:)

[2002maniac]

That wheel look like it could be repaired/straightened by a wheel shop. I wouldnt though, they are ugly.

[Bimmerfanatik]

Jeremy, the front dam isn't worth any more than $50 in the shape it's in. Trust me.

Sell it to Chris on Sunday - he'll bring cash and there's no shipping involved.

No offense to TJ or anyone else, but that's not an easy thing to ship - especially in the shape it's in.

Then sell the rear valance, and recoup some of the cost of this little incident.

Your car will look fine without the breyton kit. You can get another one later.

[A_325i]

the car will look very ugly without the airdams...i will need atleast a front valance and a lip because there is a partial front valance that is all hacked up underneath the front airdam...i guess its just there to hold it on....so if you got one scott ill be more then happy to take it off your hands as well as a lip and some fogs :-P...i can do without the rear valance though....and yes i guess i can do 50 for it considering the condition its in....but im not too sure if ill be able to make it to the meet with my car atleast....i ordered the new tierods....they should be here in a couple days so once i get the tierods on all i need is the bcaps and ill be good to go i hope....and hopefully i can get a new valance ;-) hopefully someone buys my busted wheels that would help me out alot

[A_325i]

oh yea and i need my fender realigned really bad now aswell it much much worse then before....and my front plastic bumper and the trim is all fucked up aswell...so hey scott if you have any front bumper trim ill take that off your hands aswell...lol

[Bimmerfanatik]

the car will look very ugly without the airdams...i will need atleast a front valance and a lip because there is a partial front valance that is all hacked up underneath the front airdam...i guess its just there to hold it on....so if you got one scott ill be more then happy to take it off your hands as well as a lip and some fogs :-P...i can do without the rear valance though....and yes i guess i can do 50 for it considering the condition its in....but im not too sure if ill be able to make it to the meet with my car atleast....i ordered the new tierods....they should be here in a couple days so once i get the tierods on all i need is the bcaps and ill be good to go i hope....and hopefully i can get a new valance ;-) hopefully someone buys my busted wheels that would help me out alot

Get the car there Sunday - we'll get some caps on it and anything else you may need.

[A_325i]

i will try to get it there on sunday but no promises i still need an alignment once i get the new tierod on and im not sure if ill be able to afford that in time

[A_325i]

oh yea i still owe you for the spoiler but that is the least of my concerns now...id rather pay you for the other things first so ill bring that with me if i end up making it down there

[UNHCLL]

i will try to get it there on sunday but no promises i still need an alignment once i get the new tierod on and im not sure if ill be able to afford that in time

Jeremy,
here is a helpful tip...

After you swap the tie rod(s), try to line the wheels up by eyeballing it with it in the air. (Lock the steering wheel straight).

Now, lower the car onto a flat level pavement area, and roll it backwards, then forwards again to settle the suspension.

Get 2 boards/cookie sheets (they make "toe/camber plates... but for your use we can make do.) Now use 2 tape measures, and run one from the outside of the 2 plates infront of the wheel, and the other from the outside of the plates behind the wheel.

Look at the measurement on the tape infront of the wheel, and compare it to the one behind the wheel.

You want them to be almost identical if not a *tiny* amount shorter in the front. (this will give you some toe in, better for daily driving stability)
When I say *TINY* I mean, less than 1/8"

This is a quick and easy way to make it driveable for the time being, until you can get it to an alignment shop and have them put it on the rack. I wouldnt advise driving to FL this way, but I would say it would be OK to get around here until you leave.

Also, swap one of the straight rear wheels onto the front, inplace of the damaged wheel!!! You dont want a bent wheel messing up the measurements.


I assume you know how to adjust the tie rods? Very small incremental adjustments... ! Just ask if you dont... happy to explain that too.

HTH,
Chris

[UNHCLL]

Here is a quick diagram to help explain what I meant...


HTH,

[A_325i]

ahhh yes i see..what if i just mark and count the threads on the old tierods and set the new tierods to the exact threads? it should come out fairly even right?

[UNHCLL]

ahhh yes i see..what if i just mark and count the threads on the old tierods and set the new tierods to the exact threads? it should come out fairly even right?

Maybe on the side thats not bent, but you cant rely on that method for the damaged side.

You can aproximate them that way when you first install them, then use the method I outlined above. For now, make sure the steering rack is straight and get the wheels straight.
You're steering wheel may be a bit off, but that is easily corrected once the car goes in for an alignment.

Get your mom's boyfriend to help you?? 2 sets of hands when doing the measuring makes it much easier.

HTH,
Chris

[A_325i]

yea he'll most likely be helping me...and yea ill probably use the method you describe temporarily until i can afford an alignment thanks for the help...now buy my airdam :-P

[UNHCLL]

yea he'll most likely be helping me...and yea ill probably use the method you describe temporarily until i can afford an alignment thanks for the help...now buy my airdam :-P

Scott has the money waiting for you. Consider it sold. :D You can leave it with him when you go down to get the bcaps and other stuff.