Sorry bro. Defiantely get a new shell, rear quarters arent worth it.
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Grab a new shell and start new. If you did anything else wrong the first time around on your car, you've now got more experience to do it properly.San Diego BMW repair -> Jake @ www.littlecarshop.com Great guy :up:
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I agree with M42Technik,
A couple years back I got ino a head-on collision and I was forced to rebuild the car with a new shell. I definitely think it's your best option at this point. I was able to completely strip down both cars to bare chassis and rebuild the new shell with all of the parts from the other car except for the front end body panels, which I replaced with all new ones.
Basically, I ound a good straight 87 325is for 1500 and the motor was on it's way out (bearing knock). I'f recommend looking for a similar car to what you have but with a good straight body some known mechanical issues so you can at least get the price down. In the end, none of the mechanical will make a difference since you'll be swapping everything from one car to the other. To go the route of replacing the quarters and all the body work would far out weigh the cost of finding a donor chassis. Especially if you don't have any time constraints.
It's a real shame that it happened, but learn from it, take it to heart and move on. I've been there and there is light at the end of the tunnel.- Jason
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Originally posted by delatlanta1281 View PostDitto
Sucks man I know you put alot of time into it, but I think TJ is right. Chalk it up to experience and move on. The important thing is you are ok! A car is a car.
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Originally posted by lance_entities View PostWho is that deeply worried about metal when there is life to treasure?Recent Rebranding!!
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Originally posted by lance_entities View PostYeah, that blows to destroy your prized work, but at least you are alive or not in a coma. People with powerful cars have done worse in the history of the world - like wrap themselves like a yellow ribbon around a tree. Who is that deeply worried about metal when there is life to treasure?
Good luck!Cheers,
David
'89 318i Touring (gone, but still loved) :sad:
'88 Vert
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If i go with an M3 shell, Can i simply swap out the subframes with all the regular 325i suspension? or will I have fitment issues due to the wider M3 track width?Recent Rebranding!!
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