Well this happened

kdbryce · 12-04-2014, 09:52 AM

Well I decided to go for a nice mountain drive a couple days ago, when a heavy snow came out of nowhere. I was probably going a little too fast around this turn, when I hit some ice and slush and lost the back end. Drifted around and a nice gentleman's pickup truck stopped me. Luckily, there was no damage to his car. He was extremely helpful and understanding, which helped lift my spirits a little.

Still pretty bummed about it, but these things happen I guess. Hopefully getting it fixed next week, but I don't really have a clue what it will cost. Hopefully it's just a fender replacement. I'm pretty sure that dripping rust looking stuff was already there. No lights on the dash and it drives fine. If anyone has any opinions or estimates on the damage, please let me know. I have duct tape over it now haha... not very good looking.

Anyways, happy holidays, gents.

NickBlaine · 12-04-2014, 10:00 AM

Pics of taped fender!

Did the fender not hit the hood also? And looks like the front bumper needs repainted as well. I'd say about 12-1500 for new fender, paint, and bumper.

kdbryce · 12-04-2014, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by NickBlaine

Pics of taped fender!

Did the fender not hit the hood also? And looks like the front bumper needs repainted as well. I'd say about 12-1500 for new fender, paint, and bumper.

No the hood is fine, thankfully. I'm hoping the scuffs on the bumper will just buff out. They're pretty minor.

I really hope it doesn't cost that much! I was hoping to just pay out of pocket to keep the insurance out of it, but if it's that much I won't have much of a choice

NickBlaine · 12-04-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kdbryce

No the hood is fine, thankfully. I'm hoping the scuffs on the bumper will just buff out. They're pretty minor.

I really hope it doesn't cost that much! I was hoping to just pay out of pocket to keep the insurance out of it, but if it's that much I won't have much of a choice

If the bumper doesn't need fixed, that will help out dramatically.

Taran.J · 12-04-2014, 10:12 AM

M3 Fenders and games 335i stickers to go along side them!

J-Spec Dan · 12-04-2014, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Taran.J

M3 Fenders and games 335i stickers to go along side them!

exactly what i was thinking.

GL dawg!

330xtrai · 12-04-2014, 10:45 AM

that sucks. glad you're OK though.
and +2 on the m3 fenders

kdbryce · 12-04-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Taran.J

M3 Fenders and games 335i stickers to go along side them!

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Originally Posted by J-Spec Dan

exactly what i was thinking.

GL dawg!

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Originally Posted by 330xtrai

that sucks. glad you're OK though.
and +2 on the m3 fenders

Thanks for the replies guys.

I wish I could do M3 fenders, but I don't really feel like spending all that money with the holidays coming up. Plus I'm not too sure how much longer I'm going to be keeping this car.

Taran.J · 12-04-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kdbryce

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Originally Posted by Taran.J

M3 Fenders and games 335i stickers to go along side them!

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Originally Posted by J-Spec Dan

exactly what i was thinking.

GL dawg!

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Originally Posted by 330xtrai

that sucks. glad you're OK though.
and +2 on the m3 fenders

Thanks for the replies guys.

I wish I could do M3 fenders, but I don't really feel like spending all that money with the holidays coming up. Plus I'm not too sure how much longer I'm going to be keeping this car.

You too? What are you thinking of jumping ship to?

kdbryce · 12-04-2014, 11:17 AM

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You too? What are you thinking of jumping ship to?

well I'd like to stick with BMW, but idk really. I've wanted an e92 m3 for a while (still don't know why I didn't order a 2013 when I had the chance). I'm also reluctantly considering an m4, but if I went that way, I'd wait for LCI.

If I left, I'd try for a 911 or maybe even a Range Rover

What about you?

Taran.J · 12-04-2014, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kdbryce

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Originally Posted by Taran.J

You too? What are you thinking of jumping ship to?

well I'd like to stick with BMW, but idk really. I've wanted an e92 m3 for a while (still don't know why I didn't order a 2013 when I had the chance). I'm also reluctantly considering an m4, but if I went that way, I'd wait for LCI.

If I left, I'd try for a 911 or maybe even a Range Rover

What about you?

Tried Range Rover, new shape was just a bloated mommy machine. F15 X5M family cruiser and street bruiser

mashimarho · 12-04-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Taran.J

M3 Fenders and games 335i stickers to go along side them!

#Tee · 12-04-2014, 11:43 AM

what a hassle, the worst part is getting the paint to blend in.

e90Cam · 12-04-2014, 11:44 AM

You're safe and that's all that matters. Atleast you can look forward to upgrade it now!

Best of luck

farb · 12-04-2014, 12:21 PM

I feel you bro. Had the kind of accident but I was parked and a SUV backed up into me.

yes, fender needs to be replaced, painted and color patches with the door, hood, bumper. don't worry about the yellow drips (I believe its sealer or something), this is how it comes from the factory.

cost wise, you're looking at ~1800 depending on where you take it. I took it to a very reputable paint shop, plus I'm located in Canada so everything is automatically more expensive.

hope this helps. Good luck.

kdbryce · 12-04-2014, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by farb

I feel you bro. Had the kind of accident but I was parked and a SUV backed up into me.

yes, fender needs to be replaced, painted and color patches with the door, hood, bumper. don't worry about the yellow drips (I believe its sealer or something), this is how it comes from the factory.

cost wise, you're looking at ~1800 depending on where you take it. I took it to a very reputable paint shop, plus I'm located in Canada so everything is automatically more expensive.

hope this helps. Good luck.

thanks so much for the reply. it helps a lot.

I'm really hoping it doesn't cost that much, though! I was looking at some fenders online and found some for a couple hundred bucks. it's also only a year and a half old, so I'm hoping the paint blending won't be too difficult.

I figure if I buy the fender and bring it somewhere it will be much cheaper.

thanks again

DavidBlack · 12-04-2014, 12:46 PM

This looks incredible. You need to get the whole thing remapped.

Eat.Sleep.Race · 12-04-2014, 12:50 PM

fender and paint, shouldnt need a blend, if you have a really good body shop! Fender around $400, paint around $300.

BoogeyMan'sBMW · 12-04-2014, 01:03 PM

This sucks man but the most important thing is your fine.

When you're feeling bummed, just remember it always had the potential to be A LOT worse!

SM335i · 12-04-2014, 01:56 PM

M3 replica fenders with //335 logo = win

piker28 · 12-04-2014, 03:34 PM

Wow that thing broke apart like a Saturn. I will not say the repair will be cheap but you should take joy that it could have been much worse

Plus I second the duct tape photo.

patsbimmer1 · 12-04-2014, 03:35 PM

That's really a bummer! Good luck with the repair.

P.S. The rust stuff is glue from assembly. More glue + fewer bolts = less weight

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kdbryce I have to return some video tapes 362 Rep 4,712 Posts Drives: e70 X5M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	Well this happened Well I decided to go for a nice mountain drive a couple days ago, when a heavy snow came out of nowhere. I was probably going a little too fast around this turn, when I hit some ice and slush and lost the back end. Drifted around and a nice gentleman's pickup truck stopped me. Luckily, there was no damage to his car. He was extremely helpful and understanding, which helped lift my spirits a little. Still pretty bummed about it, but these things happen I guess. Hopefully getting it fixed next week, but I don't really have a clue what it will cost. Hopefully it's just a fender replacement. I'm pretty sure that dripping rust looking stuff was already there. No lights on the dash and it drives fine. If anyone has any opinions or estimates on the damage, please let me know. I have duct tape over it now haha... not very good looking. Anyways, happy holidays, gents. __________________ 13 Carbon Black e70 X5M - 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi Last edited by kdbryce; 12-04-2014 at 09:57 AM..
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NickBlaine First Lieutenant 63 Rep 298 Posts Drives: '10 335XI Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	Pics of taped fender! Did the fender not hit the hood also? And looks like the front bumper needs repainted as well. I'd say about 12-1500 for new fender, paint, and bumper.
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farb teh Rider! 12 Rep 488 Posts Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I feel you bro. Had the kind of accident but I was parked and a SUV backed up into me. yes, fender needs to be replaced, painted and color patches with the door, hood, bumper. don't worry about the yellow drips (I believe its sealer or something), this is how it comes from the factory. cost wise, you're looking at ~1800 depending on where you take it. I took it to a very reputable paint shop, plus I'm located in Canada so everything is automatically more expensive. hope this helps. Good luck. Attached Images __________________ 2008 335xi AW/Black MT 383 awhp/410awtq Avant Garde M359 l Hankook Ventus V12 l Kw V1 l M3 Front+sides \| Mtec Rear \| LCI tails l Cobb Stage2+FMIC l AR DP l ER IC l ER CP l Tial BOV \| AFE Stage2 DCI
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piker28 Private First Class 15 Rep 123 Posts Drives: bmw 335xi Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: new jersey iTrader: (2)	Wow that thing broke apart like a Saturn. I will not say the repair will be cheap but you should take joy that it could have been much worse Plus I second the duct tape photo.
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patsbimmer1 Second Lieutenant 173 Rep 279 Posts Drives: E90 SSii M3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: North Prairie, WI iTrader: (0)	That's really a bummer! Good luck with the repair. P.S. The rust stuff is glue from assembly. More glue + fewer bolts = less weight
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