Because I'm a Sad Old Git:

MERLIN335i · 04-26-2013, 08:25 AM

Many moons ago, my other half was given a freebie promo key ring, which I have always admired (1st example of how sad I am), it vaguely resembled a car head gasket.

Despite attempts at bribery, flattery, etc. She would never give it to me (nor the key ring), so finally having threatened to do it for numerous years, I finally got around to making myself one (2nd example of how sad I am).

It is a exact replica of a 335i Head Gasket, (3rd example of how sad I am), and please, no 6-Pot snobbery/elitist comments.

It is the same size as our Key Fobs, made of Stainless Steel, Titanium version next !

I really must get out more, anyway I thought some of you might like to see it, so photos below.

rich1068 · 04-26-2013, 08:41 AM

I take my hat off to you mate. Well I would do if I was wearing one.

What was the cost? Fancy making some more?

ed335d · 04-26-2013, 08:49 AM

Very cool

xenon · 04-26-2013, 08:50 AM

Looks just the thing to put into the front pocket of your jeans and then sit down...

Nice though.

MERLIN335i · 04-26-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rich1068

What was the cost? Fancy making some more?

So, I am not alone !

Not planned to go into production, or thought of the cost, it was just a whim, but I suppose it will be a case of the more you make the cheaper they are.

If there was sufficient interest I could look into it.

P 5UML · 04-26-2013, 09:14 AM

mate...thats pretty dam cool!

MERLIN335i · 04-26-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

Looks just the thing to put into the front pocket of your jeans and then sit down...

Nice though.

Not had any mishaps yet...... But there and again the vital bits are gathering dust these days, so wouldn't be a drama for me

mrbillytalent · 04-26-2013, 09:16 AM

You should sell these! Very cool.

Sportplus · 04-26-2013, 11:14 AM

Like that alot

, How sturdy is it?? is it easy to bend/Snap.

Hotcoupe · 04-26-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MERLIN335i

If there was sufficient interest I could look into it.

Ubercool

It would of course need the gasket to go with it

I'm in

RCUK · 04-26-2013, 12:26 PM

I like it!!

Id def have one... but i think you should have a notice:

'4 pot owners need not apply'

dopper99 · 04-26-2013, 12:54 PM

You could sell them as "BMW 6 cylinder gasket". No one need know it was just a replica of a 335i. Open the market up to 325i/325d/330i/330d/335i/335d owners

Squintstream · 04-26-2013, 02:31 PM

Love it! I'm in, as long as the next time I sit down it doesn't snap (the man that I am

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rich1068 · 04-26-2013, 04:18 PM

I'd certainly have one, my F30 330d is the first six I've ever had and I love it. And I've got a mate with an E46 M3 who I know would think this was the dog's danglies.

Off you go Merlin me old mate

#Tee · 04-27-2013, 05:34 AM

looks more like a torque plate

gatto667 · 04-27-2013, 10:12 AM

I'd buy 1

IanS100 · 04-27-2013, 12:38 PM

Nice work, but it would look better with 2 of those big holes removed

Hotcoupe · 04-28-2013, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MERLIN335i

Not sure how I go about selling on here, don't you have to be a forum sponsor ?? Perhaps someone can enlighten me. Group buys seem to be OK, but direct selling is not

Well we wouldn't really be buying them Mike, just contributing to your costs for materials and labour which allows you to do us all a favour

I'm sure all those who have expressed an interest would have no objection to a PM spelling out the costs associated with the favour.

Thanks for offering

Revlis · 04-28-2013, 01:52 AM

OK, Since I'm stalking the UK forum anyway... But seriously that is awesome, looks like some sorta Special Agent Key you'd find in a Bond film.

I want one. Very Cool.

MERLIN335i · 04-28-2013, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

Well we wouldn't really be buying them Mike, just contributing to your costs for materials and labour which allows you to do us all a favour

I'm sure all those who have expressed an interest would have no objection to a PM spelling out the costs associated with the favour.

Thanks for offering

OK, will price up some options, have been asked for Titanium version as well, so will sort a price for Stainless, Titanium, Aluminium versions, I hope you lot realise that Stainless & Titanium material is NOT cheap ! Has to be purchased by the sheet, not a lot of point buying a sheet that would make say 50, if you can only sell 10, makes those 10 very expensive.

I will make the effort to sort this, please be patient, I wasn't expecting this level of interest, just thought I would be a "show off"

I might at even chop-off a couple of cylinders, to prove I am not a snob

MERLIN335i · 04-28-2013, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dopper99

You could sell them as "BMW 6 cylinder gasket". No one need know it was just a replica of a 335i. Open the market up to 325i/325d/330i/330d/335i/335d owners

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich1068

I'd certainly have one, my F30 330d is the first six I've ever had and I love it. And I've got a mate with an E46 M3 who I know would think this was the dog's danglies.

Off you go Merlin me old mate

As I have said in another post, I wasn't expecting this interest, but some additional info.

It is *correct* for N54, N55, N53, and N52N, engines, and less accurately resembles most 6 pot BMW engines, for those who are not as obsessed with accuracy as me.

rich1068 · 04-28-2013, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MERLIN335i

for those who are not as obsessed with accuracy as me.

N57 please.

Oh and the S54

Ready when you are.

04-26-2013, 08:25 AM	#1
MERLIN335i Brigadier General 118 Rep 3,866 Posts Drives: Gone: E92 M3 Competition Pack Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	Because I'm a Sad Old Git: Many moons ago, my other half was given a freebie promo key ring, which I have always admired (1st example of how sad I am), it vaguely resembled a car head gasket. Despite attempts at bribery, flattery, etc. She would never give it to me (nor the key ring), so finally having threatened to do it for numerous years, I finally got around to making myself one (2nd example of how sad I am). It is a exact replica of a 335i Head Gasket, (3rd example of how sad I am), and please, no 6-Pot snobbery/elitist comments. It is the same size as our Key Fobs, made of Stainless Steel, Titanium version next ! I really must get out more, anyway I thought some of you might like to see it, so photos below. Attached Images
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rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I take my hat off to you mate. Well I would do if I was wearing one. What was the cost? Fancy making some more?
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ed335d Major General 141 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (3)	Very cool __________________ E92 M3, Jerez Black, Fox Red Novillo, 19'' M Double Spoke, folding mirrors, lumbar support, front seat heating, PDC, USB, DAB, EDC, Bluetooth, Logic 7, High Gloss Shadowline, big smile
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xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Looks just the thing to put into the front pocket of your jeans and then sit down... Nice though. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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Sportplus Lieutenant 18 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 318i M Sport E91 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Like that alot , How sturdy is it?? is it easy to bend/Snap.
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RCUK Lieutenant Colonel 100 Rep 1,672 Posts Drives: 911 Turbo Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orpington, Kent iTrader: (4)	I like it!! Id def have one... but i think you should have a notice: '4 pot owners need not apply' __________________ Been there, done that, driven the 'Ring
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3531 Rep 11,292 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	You could sell them as "BMW 6 cylinder gasket". No one need know it was just a replica of a 335i. Open the market up to 325i/325d/330i/330d/335i/335d owners
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Squintstream Captain 141 Rep 736 Posts Drives: F32 435i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Derby iTrader: (14)	Love it! I'm in, as long as the next time I sit down it doesn't snap (the man that I am )
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rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I'd certainly have one, my F30 330d is the first six I've ever had and I love it. And I've got a mate with an E46 M3 who I know would think this was the dog's danglies. Off you go Merlin me old mate
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#Tee Major General 557 Rep 5,367 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	looks more like a torque plate __________________ You can follow my builds on IG: Tee212
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gatto667 New Member 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Aberdeen iTrader: (0)	I'd buy 1
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IanS100 Major General 136 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	Nice work, but it would look better with 2 of those big holes removed
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