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  • Turf1600
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 9815

    #46
    Can I get some pics of the screwed on valence?
    "We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."

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    • Lof8
      R3VLimited
      • Oct 2006
      • 2827

      #47
      Originally posted by Turf1600
      Can I get some pics of the screwed on valence?
      I didn't take any pics in progress. But if you look at Josh's writeup, I cut the new valence at the same location where he did. Rather than weld the top edge, I used a number of screws about 1" below the cut line. The old sheet metal and new valence are tight against one another and the short screws create a strong joint.

      I put screws through the upper tab instead of welding.


      This pic shows Josh using a screw to hold the valence in place before welding. I just used more screws.
      Last edited by Lof8; 02-05-2009, 10:09 AM.
      S50'd

      Originally posted by TDE30
      What is this faggy shit I have happened upon?
      Originally posted by slammin.e28
      I can always live in a M3. Can't M3 a house.

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      • Turf1600
        R3V OG
        • Nov 2006
        • 9815

        #48
        Why can't I find this write up?
        "We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."

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        • Lof8
          R3VLimited
          • Oct 2006
          • 2827

          #49
          search "facelift"
          S50'd

          Originally posted by TDE30
          What is this faggy shit I have happened upon?
          Originally posted by slammin.e28
          I can always live in a M3. Can't M3 a house.

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          • M42Technik
            R3V OG
            • Dec 2003
            • 9781

            #50
            Suggestion to paint DB's black maybe?

            EDIT:

            Last edited by M42Technik; 02-05-2009, 10:41 AM.
            Reminiscing...

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            • Lof8
              R3VLimited
              • Oct 2006
              • 2827

              #51
              thats decent, but I like the aluminum color. otherwise I'd put plastics on it.
              S50'd

              Originally posted by TDE30
              What is this faggy shit I have happened upon?
              Originally posted by slammin.e28
              I can always live in a M3. Can't M3 a house.

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              • revhead888
                Advanced Member
                • May 2008
                • 149

                #52
                very nice! real old school... and i love the BBS spoiler

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                • bmwm3n528
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Dec 2003
                  • 3654

                  #53
                  If the bumpers are nice, and not seriously oxidized...They're a lot easier to live with. Especially, like you said, when it's on a black car...Black shrouds on Black car don't stick out as much.
                  Trevor Ely
                  '95 M Sport 540i - '00 A4 1.8TQMS - '85 190E 2.3-16
                  '88 535is - '87 325e - '89 325is - '91 318is - '90 325is - '96 328is

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                  • Lof8
                    R3VLimited
                    • Oct 2006
                    • 2827

                    #54
                    Enkei wheels are packed and ready to be shipped. I'll post some pics in the next couple of days of my new/temporary wheels until the esm's eventually arrive (maybe they are my new/permanent wheels) :P
                    S50'd

                    Originally posted by TDE30
                    What is this faggy shit I have happened upon?
                    Originally posted by slammin.e28
                    I can always live in a M3. Can't M3 a house.

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                    • Slangbox
                      E30 Addict
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 599

                      #55
                      Slightly non-related question: How is life without your spring pads? I'm poor and looking to free my '87is (which has yet to be introduced) from its four-wheeler status.


                      Body roll+perspective=the poor man's drop

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                      • Stephen
                        Шлем ишака
                        • Aug 2008
                        • 10774

                        #56
                        Originally posted by Slangbox
                        Slightly non-related question: How is life without your spring pads? I'm poor and looking to free my '87is (which has yet to be introduced) from its four-wheeler status.
                        Its fine, but it wont drop you much

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                        • Lof8
                          R3VLimited
                          • Oct 2006
                          • 2827

                          #57
                          Originally posted by Stephen
                          Its fine, but it wont drop you much
                          yeah, won't do much on stock springs. I didn't notice any squeaks or any such problems.
                          S50'd

                          Originally posted by TDE30
                          What is this faggy shit I have happened upon?
                          Originally posted by slammin.e28
                          I can always live in a M3. Can't M3 a house.

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                          • einstein57
                            R3V OG
                            • Jun 2007
                            • 10780

                            #58
                            Looks sweet. I agree with your decision to stay away from plastic bumpers. Euro bumps would look way better.
                            Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                            www.gecoils.com
                            My euro 316 project Transaction Feedback

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                            • Slangbox
                              E30 Addict
                              • Jan 2009
                              • 599

                              #59
                              Originally posted by Stephen
                              Its fine, but it wont drop you much
                              Fack. I guess it was a retarded hope. Sigh for lack of shortcuts.


                              Body roll+perspective=the poor man's drop

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