The BMW UUC Digest Volume 3 : Issue 4 : "text" Format Messages in this Issue: Re: Is this normal? Re: Experience - Aftermarket Body Panels? Re: Experience - Aftermarket Body Panels? Re: Is this normal? <E36> windshield: OEM or PPG?
---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 07:35:42 -0500 From: John Grills <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: aaron b <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Is this normal? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Not normal...I'd ask about it. The answer should tell you quite a bit about the person. Why do sellers always take photos of the stereo? A CD changer costs $200, one of the cheapest items on the car. Never ceases to amaze me. cheers! John Grills 98 M3/4 88 M3 87 iC On Dec 16, 2005, at 2:16 PM, aaron b wrote: > http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/2817/trunk0xq.jpg > > Looking at some photos of a vehicle for sale online, > it's an e36 M3. Car looked quite clean but this shot > of the Cd changer, showed something which looks a bit > odd behind it (arrowed). > > Although you can't tell too much from a photo, it > looks to me like some kind of sealant or bodyfiller > even. > > Could anyone shed some light please on whether this is > normal (i.e messy sealant from the factory, in a spot > which doesn't/shouldn't show), or whether this looks > like cause for concern or evidence of a repair? > > Thanks for any insight on this. > > > > ___________________________________________________________ > To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all > new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com > Search the ARCHIVES:http://www.mail-archive.com/ > bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com > > > ______________________________________________________________________ > ____ > In memory of Michel Potheau - friend, enthusiast, founder of the > BMW CCA. > > UUC Motorwerks - BMW Performance Fine-tuning and home of the Ultimate > Short Shifter - accept no substitutes! > 908-874-9092 . http://www.uucmotorwerks.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 07:36:49 -0600 From: Clarence <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Justin Weese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: UUC Digest <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: Experience - Aftermarket Body Panels? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In 1993 we used an aftermarket fender on an '83 E28. I'm not positive, but I thought it came from Bav Auto. There was no problem w/the fit and, when finished, everything looked good. A body shop did this work. However, about 2 years later the car was in another bad front end collision. When we removed the replaced fender it had as much, if not more, rust on the inner surface than the still original fender on the other side. The aftermarket sheetmetal seemed lighter and thinner than the original; it certainly could be bent easier. When our '93 525iT was hit a 2 years ago, I would have paid the difference between aftermarket and OEM had the insurance not done so. Just a rambling thought, but if aftermarket pieces are of a lesser quality material, what effect may that have in reducing safety in an accident? If I were to use aftermarket again, and that's if, I would probably scuff and paint the inner surfaces as well as possible as a corrossion preventive measure. If a shop is doing the work, the price difference will fade. YMMV Clarence West Bend, WI Justin Weese wrote: > I'm looking to buy some front end e30 sheet metal to > fix a front clip as inexpensively as possible. Has > anyone had any experience buying aftermarket BMW sheet > metal from places like partstrain.com or > carpartswholesale.com? Prices are excellent compared > to genuine BMW, and aftermarket doesn't bother me as > they'll be going on a daily driver. > > Any good/bad experiences would be much appreciated! > My main concerns are fitment and possible freight > damage. > > Thanks a lot! > > -Justin Weese ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 09:39:02 -0800 From: Brian Ghidinelli <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: Re: Experience - Aftermarket Body Panels? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Clarence wrote: > other side. The aftermarket sheetmetal seemed lighter and thinner than > the original; it certainly could be bent easier. Really? How much lighter? :) Brian, racecar projects dancing in his head ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 17:34:36 +0000 (GMT) From: aaron b <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com Subject: Re: Is this normal? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks for the advice all. It's a coupe not a sedan, and I don't know about the VIN stickers (car isn't local). I had a feeling it looked suspect, glad to hear that confirmed. The vehicle was listed on ebay, I'm very undecided as to whether that's a good or bad place to be looking. So much more selection obviously, but once I've factored in a plane ticket to go and look, or an inspection etc, I'm not sure if it's worth it. Accident damage/repairs are the main thing I want to avoid, I'm thinking you can spot a fair bit of this from the pictures but not all obviously. Thanks again for the help! ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Messenger - NEW crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2005 20:34:10 -0800 (PST) From: Brian Ruiz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: UUC Digest <bmwuucdigest@uucdigest.com> Subject: <E36> windshield: OEM or PPG? Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hey all, I did a look through the archives, but I thought I'd bring the topic up again to see if thoughts have changed (relatively). I need to replace the windshield in my E36, and although I recall some threads in the not so distant past about windshield brands for replacement, I am unsure what the consensus was (or if there was one) regarding preferred replacement brand. I DO know Levinson likes his OEM glass for all the BMW logos and knicknacks, and a guaranteed fit, but I don't know really know what most others think. :) I do recall hearing that OEM glass is a bit softer/more prone to chips and pits(?) What do you all think? I was thinking also about structural considerations, which I guess are moot if the oem glass is softer and the PPG is harder. Fitment-wise, is the PPG as good (or better) than OEM? Opinions welcome, as well as names of any good windshield installation places in the Los Angeles area that anyone has had very good experience with. ;) Thanks, Brian 95 M3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ End of [bmwuucdigest] digest(5 messages) **********
