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Originally posted by HarukoE30 View PostWell they did mention that the damage to the rear effected opening the rear doors which I thought could have been frame damage, but I wouldn't quote me on that since I know only a little about BMW frames.
Originally posted by Mlarsen View PostDamn, that's bills. I've seen a few used for like 600 to 700.
Yes it is. If you can find a good, known working manual TC for $600-700 that is a great deal. I see auto cases going for that much. If you currently have a working viscous coupling it might be worth it to buy a cheap manual case with a bad VC and use it to convert your auto case
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Originally posted by LuckyHenriksen View PostE30's don't have frames per say, they are unibody cars. If it is hit from behind hard enough to affect the operation of the doors at all it is most likely pretty bad. It would potentially still drive fine, you would just always have a tweaked chassis
If you are getting the car for dirt cheap (i.e. under $500) then it may be worth it to pick it up, and if you can find a good, cheap body guy who can scab on a new backend.1991 325i MT2 Touring (JDM bro)
2016 Ford Flex
2011 Audi A3 - wife's other German car
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Originally posted by djjerme View PostIf it was hit hard enough to affect the rear doors, then that means the rear quarter was shoved forward enough to pinch or hit the door itself. To see what's involved to correct this, check out Lance's thread from earlier this year covering the repairs to his Pro-3. It's basically going to require a replacement of the rear quarter or worse, the whole back half.
If you are getting the car for dirt cheap (i.e. under $500) then it may be worth it to pick it up, and if you can find a good, cheap body guy who can scab on a new backend.
You are correct. IMO, unless it is a race car with lots of time/money invested into the cage and chassis it isn't worth it to replace quarters or the whole back end. It becomes a parts car to me if there is quarter panel damage
That said, if someone is looking for a complete rear end let me know ;)
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Originally posted by LuckyHenriksen View PostYes it is. If you can find a good, known working manual TC for $600-700 that is a great deal. I see auto cases going for that much. If you currently have a working viscous coupling it might be worth it to buy a cheap manual case with a bad VC and use it to convert your auto case
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Originally posted by LuckyHenriksen View PostE30's don't have frames per say, they are unibody cars. If it is hit from behind hard enough to affect the operation of the doors at all it is most likely pretty bad. It would potentially still drive fine, you would just always have a tweaked chassis
Originally posted by djjerme View PostIf it was hit hard enough to affect the rear doors, then that means the rear quarter was shoved forward enough to pinch or hit the door itself. To see what's involved to correct this, check out Lance's thread from earlier this year covering the repairs to his Pro-3. It's basically going to require a replacement of the rear quarter or worse, the whole back half.
If you are getting the car for dirt cheap (i.e. under $500) then it may be worth it to pick it up, and if you can find a good, cheap body guy who can scab on a new backend.
Woot made another offer on a promising car *crosses a finger*Originally posted by James Crivellone1) The internet is NOT serious business.
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Originally posted by Mlarsen View PostI just found a manual t/c down in cali at some bmw specific junkyard for 700 via car-part.com
Originally posted by James Crivellone1) The internet is NOT serious business.
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Originally posted by HarukoE30 View PostTransfer case + transmission out of 88ix in Portland/Vancouver area
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/2716404048.html
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