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DISCUSSION => Exterior => Topic started by: FL318is on April 06, 2007, 03:09:15 PM

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: FL318is on April 06, 2007, 03:09:15 PM

Just got my return today.  After the fed tax gives me some, I got to give some to the county tax man.  When that was done I still had enough for the iS side skirts.  I just ordered them and will post a pic when they go on.

Next i need to find a suitable rear apron.  Anyone try an E36 rear apron mod?

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: Alpine003 on April 06, 2007, 06:38:36 PM

Nice. Hopefully you didn't buy them new.

Here's what the tax man has sent me:
(http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/r/b/5.png)

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: FL318is on April 08, 2007, 09:46:52 PM

NICE!!!!!

You know we must have pics!  The skirts are new.  No luck second hand.  Found a rear apron.  Tell me what you think.

http://www.schmiedmann.com/ProductPictures/image_7247_big.jpg

The black band will be white to match.  Not crazy about the dual exhaust opening.  Want something that works with the OEM skirts and lip.

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: AL GReeNeRy on April 09, 2007, 03:52:40 AM

FL318is: that rear apron looks like the mtech2 apron.. if you cant find a rear apron, just paint the bottom part to match your car.  there are a couple people on e30tech who have done that with matching side skirts and an is lip.  it looks swweeett

alpine003: what size rims are those and what car are they off of?

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: FL318is on April 09, 2007, 08:33:46 AM

Quote from: AL GReeNeRy;23263

FL318is: that rear apron looks like the mtech2 apron.. if you cant find a rear apron, just paint the bottom part to match your car.  there are a couple people on e30tech who have done that with matching side skirts and an is lip.  it looks swweeett

Thanks.  I was wondering about that.

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: jajou318 on April 09, 2007, 08:44:26 AM

Yea, don't get a rear apron just yet! Wait till you install your skirts and see how it looks. IMO, it looks fine with a stock rear valence.

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: Alpine003 on April 09, 2007, 11:07:34 AM

Quote from: AL GReeNeRy;23263

alpine003: what size rims are those and what car are they off of?

Maybe this link will answer your questions.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=AF93&mospid=47305&btnr=36_0051&hg=36&fg=15

As for the rear, I agree and you should try color matching your rear valence as this can give a more balanced look, especially on a light colored car.

If you do get a MtechII replica rear valence, make sure you get the one that comes in two pieces(rear bumper and rear lower half). Personally, I would just get the rear lower half and call it a day. The last thing you need is to have some schmuck tap you in the rear(no pun intended, haha) and have to replace the whole piece due to the fiberglass nature.

my $.02

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: FL318is on April 10, 2007, 11:42:18 AM

No pun taken:D

Yeah, personally I like the bottom half of the spoiler.  Last night I polished my trunk minus the spoiler.  After I went out for an funeral, it started to rain.  The original trunk was on the car and rain came in through the pre-drilled holes. When I got home I took my salvaged 325is trunk, cleaned it and replaced the 2 lids.  I actually like the no spoiler look.

BTW, I broke down and bought some MHWs.

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: Alpine003 on April 10, 2007, 12:19:21 PM

Quote from: FL318is;23402

BTW, I broke down and bought some MHWs.

Nice. :cool:
Just don't start adding up any receipts in the future and you'll be fine. ;)

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: FL318is on April 10, 2007, 02:51:56 PM

Quote from: Alpine003;23408

Nice. :cool:
Just don't start adding up any receipts in the future and you'll be fine. ;)

LOL!  Yeah, I think once I install the wheel, (http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/catalog/shopcart/MISC/POR_MISC_mowhel_pg2.htm)
 skirts and MHWs I will cool it for awhile and save up for the DA/SC

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: Alpine003 on April 10, 2007, 03:07:35 PM

I'm partial to Mtech 1 and 2 steering wheels myself. I just upgraded to 370mm Mtech2 from Mtech1. If you go the Momo route, just make sure you use loctite on all the allen bolts. ;)

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: FL318is on April 10, 2007, 03:11:49 PM

Good to know.  I have the MTech 1 thats in poor shape.  The horn dosen't even work.  The fit is very loose.

Title: How about those skirts?
Post by: Cristian G in Oz on April 29, 2007, 09:56:34 PM

Hey:eek: ,

Have you got those skirts yet?
I want to see what they look like, even off the car. Can you post the part numbers and costs?

I want something for mine but I can't find anything I like:confused: .

Thanks

Cristian

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: FL318is on April 30, 2007, 02:45:02 PM

Sure thing.  The skirts should be here this week.  I will post pics as soon as I rip the package open.

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: christophbmw on April 30, 2007, 08:01:02 PM

Quote from: Alpine003;23106

Nice. Hopefully you didn't buy them new.

Here's what the tax man has sent me:
(http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/r/b/5.png)

i think those are the rims i have, they came with my car. are they 15"'s?

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: maximus on April 30, 2007, 08:40:10 PM

nice.  congrats on the skirts.  mind me asking how much and where you ordered them?  I figured I would head to the dealer this weekend -- the tax man was good to me this year too ;)  thnx!

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: FL318is on May 01, 2007, 08:13:12 AM

I got mine from Andy Lund at Bav Auto.  I forget the price but they were very reasonable.  Plus the service is great!  I can't wait to get those bad boys on.

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: Nick_318is on May 01, 2007, 04:55:23 PM

I want to see some pics of those wheels on the car!

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: Alpine003 on May 18, 2007, 10:10:04 PM

Quote from: Nick_318is;24962

I want to see some pics of those wheels on the car!

Here's a teaser. More complete photoshoot on the way!

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: christophbmw on May 19, 2007, 12:50:20 PM

Quote from: Alpine003;26068

Here's a teaser. More complete photoshoot on the way!

ha, so they are new! man im jealous, i wish my wheels looked that nice, the clear coat is coming off of the rears from tire chains:o . one not of advise.....dont use ALOT of brake dust remover spray (if you use it at all), it makes the clear coat turn a milky color and then you have to re-polish the rims, just my 2-cents.

forgot to ask: what size tires are you running?

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: Eurospec on May 19, 2007, 01:13:21 PM

Alpine, those wheels looks great! They must be brand spankin' new :)

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: FL318is on May 19, 2007, 08:42:06 PM

Quote from: Alpine003;26068

Here's a teaser. More complete photoshoot on the way!

BALLUH!!!!!!!

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: Alpine003 on May 20, 2007, 12:51:05 PM

Quote from: christophbmw;26103

ha, so they are new! man im jealous, i wish my wheels looked that nice, the clear coat is coming off of the rears from tire chains:o . one not of advise.....dont use ALOT of brake dust remover spray (if you use it at all), it makes the clear coat turn a milky color and then you have to re-polish the rims, just my 2-cents.

forgot to ask: what size tires are you running?

2 of the rims are new. I do have some clear coat pealing on one of them. I'm thinking of stripping the clear coat on the 2 used rims and polishing the lips. Thanks for the advice on wheel cleaners. Maybe I'll just use some diluted Simple Green to clean them.

Tires are 205-55-15

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: Alpine003 on May 20, 2007, 12:54:32 PM

Quote from: FL318is;26125

BALLUH!!!!!!!

Nah, you got the wrong person. ;)

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: AL GReeNeRy on May 21, 2007, 01:20:04 AM

Quote from: Alpine003;26156

2 of the rims are new. I do have some clear coat pealing on one of them. I'm thinking of stripping the clear coat on the 2 used rims and polishing the lips. Thanks for the advice on wheel cleaners. Maybe I'll just use some diluted Simple Green to clean them.

Tires are 205-55-15

nice.. if ya dont mind me askin, how much do they run new? i really like the look of them..

Title: The Tax man giveth!
Post by: Alpine003 on May 21, 2007, 10:34:19 AM

Quote from: AL GReeNeRy;26224

nice.. if ya dont mind me askin, how much do they run new? i really like the look of them..

Retail is $300 each but discount places like BMA parts can get them for around $230 + shipping to your place.