Got my baby back!

Dan- · 07-07-2014, 04:26 PM

Finally 6 weeks after the accident with the lorry I've got my back from the BMW body shop and i must say what a cracking job they have done with the colour match Sparking Graphite is the hardest colour I've ever tried to paint and match (I'm a qualified painter) its so difficult to get a match, Im one the most OCD customers they have had that takes such care and pride in their car, nothing will go unnoticed with me be it even a slight defect in the paint a high spot or a tiny dust particle i will find it, ever trip to the shops i go around the car to check for trolly or door dings even though i park in 2 pays at the back doesnt stop some people getting the point!

here are some photos, I've had the front and rear bumper sprayed, new quarter panel fitted and sprayed, new door and side skirt, front drivers wing resprayed due to lacquer peed.

From this

To This!!!!!

evoix · 07-07-2014, 04:27 PM

ouch , i hope your the one that wrote that and not the guy that hit you lol

Dan- · 07-07-2014, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by evoix

ouch , i hope your the one that wrote that and not the guy that hit you lol

Nah i wrote it, i was seriously pissed off and i was close to breaking, it was on the way to download music festival i just needed to find a way to laugh about it and enjoy my weekend

evoix · 07-07-2014, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan-

Nah i wrote it, i was seriously pissed off and i was close to breaking, it was on the way to download music festival i just needed to find a way to laugh about it and enjoy my weekend

ok good lol. Im the same way but im glad you found another way to manage your anger lol Car came out nice!!

Dan- · 07-07-2014, 04:31 PM

it was either that or knock the driver out or push him onto the M1 carriageway or over the side of the barrier

evoix · 07-07-2014, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan-

it was either that or knock the driver out or push him onto the M1 carriageway or over the side of the barrier

lmao good choice.

Dan- · 07-07-2014, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by evoix

lmao good choice.

didn't help the fact the police didn't feel it important enough to come out, left me to keep the driver from continuing on his was which he tried doing for 10 mins!

didn't speak hardly any english just a nightmare!

J2S2M · 07-07-2014, 05:19 PM

OP, your right exhaust tip seems to sit lower than the right side. Not sure if that is from the accident but I guess I am just being OCD again. lol

Looks like quality work on the repair.

Dan- · 07-07-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by J2S2M

OP, your right exhaust tip seems to sit lower than the right side. Not sure if that is from the accident but I guess I am just being OCD again. lol

Looks like quality work on the repair.

That's the picture

I've just been out with my tape measure there square 😂

Doesn't look it in the pic, chuffed with the quality personally!

DuckySpud · 07-08-2014, 05:33 AM

Looks good to me, I'd be pretty please with those results

Dan- · 07-08-2014, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DuckySpud

Looks good to me, I'd be pretty please with those results

Thanks

I'm chuffed to bits, it's better than it was before!

Havana · 07-09-2014, 02:46 AM

Has it really had a new panel? They said they would do that with mine but didn't end up taking it there in the end. Seeing the job on yours, wish I had, mines a mess!

Did you get to pick your loan car?

Dan- · 07-09-2014, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by PhasedNeutron

Has it really had a new panel? They said they would do that with mine but didn't end up taking it there in the end. Seeing the job on yours, wish I had, mines a mess!

Did you get to pick your loan car?

Yeah had a new panel I've seen the old one, I would not be happy having it pulled and filled, I got the choice but as I have a bike and a Clio I didn't bother, It would have only made me want to get a new car

Havana · 07-11-2014, 02:49 AM

That's probably true, the new M3 and M4 keep growing on me styling wise. So an F30 with the M3 aero kit would probably be the way I'd go, if any.

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Dan- Lieutenant 25 Rep 512 Posts Drives: E92 335D, R6 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	Got my baby back! Finally 6 weeks after the accident with the lorry I've got my back from the BMW body shop and i must say what a cracking job they have done with the colour match Sparking Graphite is the hardest colour I've ever tried to paint and match (I'm a qualified painter) its so difficult to get a match, Im one the most OCD customers they have had that takes such care and pride in their car, nothing will go unnoticed with me be it even a slight defect in the paint a high spot or a tiny dust particle i will find it, ever trip to the shops i go around the car to check for trolly or door dings even though i park in 2 pays at the back doesnt stop some people getting the point! here are some photos, I've had the front and rear bumper sprayed, new quarter panel fitted and sprayed, new door and side skirt, front drivers wing resprayed due to lacquer peed. From this To This!!!!! __________________ My Previous Cars 206 1.4, Sport Ka, 206 Gti, focus 1.8, Vectra 1.9 CDTi, Corsa 1.8 Sri, 206 Gti 180, Impreza Blobeye Sti Widetrack, Clio 172 Cup Track Car, E92 335D, Impreza Hatch STI, Evo IX FQ360MR, E92 M3 Competition
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evoix Major 439 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: X3m Evo IX Evo X Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	ouch , i hope your the one that wrote that and not the guy that hit you lol
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Dan- Lieutenant 25 Rep 512 Posts Drives: E92 335D, R6 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	it was either that or knock the driver out or push him onto the M1 carriageway or over the side of the barrier __________________ My Previous Cars 206 1.4, Sport Ka, 206 Gti, focus 1.8, Vectra 1.9 CDTi, Corsa 1.8 Sri, 206 Gti 180, Impreza Blobeye Sti Widetrack, Clio 172 Cup Track Car, E92 335D, Impreza Hatch STI, Evo IX FQ360MR, E92 M3 Competition
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J2S2M First Lieutenant 10 Rep 300 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e90 m-sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: OC 714 iTrader: (5)	OP, your right exhaust tip seems to sit lower than the right side. Not sure if that is from the accident but I guess I am just being OCD again. lol Looks like quality work on the repair. __________________ BMW Performance // Bilstein // Swift // ADVAN // COBB // Alpina // ER // AFE // Lux // P-Kics // Macht Schnell // Turner // Michelin // Wincos
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DuckySpud Captain 24 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 320D Touring Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1)	Looks good to me, I'd be pretty please with those results
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Havana Private First Class 4 Rep 143 Posts Drives: E91 N52 - Individual Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Poolside iTrader: (3)	Has it really had a new panel? They said they would do that with mine but didn't end up taking it there in the end. Seeing the job on yours, wish I had, mines a mess! Did you get to pick your loan car?
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Havana Private First Class 4 Rep 143 Posts Drives: E91 N52 - Individual Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Poolside iTrader: (3)	That's probably true, the new M3 and M4 keep growing on me styling wise. So an F30 with the M3 aero kit would probably be the way I'd go, if any.
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