Bought a 2008 335i with frame rail damage

rick100 · 05-26-2020, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mightgodn54

Yes I am taking it to a body shop this week. I had someone from the body shop look at the damage, they said there is 2 ways I can deal w this damage. Either I can just a new frame rail from another car and have them weld it in, or they can just pull the frame rail. I chose pulling the frame rail as a better option price wise because it's 300 to pull the frame rail and he said he would deal with smaller bends as part of the job. Yes this car is bad but I think it could be worse. This isn't my first project bmw car I had so I'm not that scared or pessimistic about these issue like other people and that's ok also !

its good that you are positive , it s going to take a lot of work to put these bad boy back on the road , specially if you are doing it yourself. But it ll feel good once its done

But before you put all the effort on taking this project , make sure the frame is fine and only the rail needs replacement

I m sure you have a budget for this project, which probably includes used parts and it includes you doing 90% of the work yourself. But last thing u want is burn your budget on paying someone else to fix the frame. Also keep in mind , if the frame requires major work , it will never be the same. Im sure u already know that

Anyways, good luck with ur project. Having one in times like this seems to be a must to avoid going crazy

mightgodn54 · 05-26-2020, 09:20 AM

Yes this going to be dope once it's finished but I am aware that the frame is not going to be the same once it gets pulled and I'm going to be cautious about that forever. Your totally right about the frame work being done first because that's the main issue I'm just glad it's going to be taken care of this week, so I can move on to the other pesky issues the car has like the battery and the airbags.

iqraceworks · 05-26-2020, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mightgodn54

Yes this going to be dope once it's finished but I am aware that the frame is not going to be the same once it gets pulled and I'm going to be cautious about that forever. Your totally right about the frame work being done first because that's the main issue I'm just glad it's going to be taken care of this week, so I can move on to the other pesky issues the car has like the battery and the airbags.

What's the frame work going to cost you with parts and labor when it's all said and done? I can't imagine it's going to be cheap if it's done be a reputable shop.

mightgodn54 · 05-26-2020, 05:29 PM

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Yes this going to be dope once it's finished but I am aware that the frame is not going to be the same once it gets pulled and I'm going to be cautious about that forever. Your totally right about the frame work being done first because that's the main issue I'm just glad it's going to be taken care of this week, so I can move on to the other pesky issues the car has like the battery and the airbags.

What's the frame work going to cost you with parts and labor when it's all said and done? I can't imagine it's going to be cheap if it's done be a reputable shop.

It's just looks worse then it actually is. That's how it is sometimes.

mightgodn54 · 05-26-2020, 05:31 PM

Hey do you guys know what part this is ? Just curious ? Because I surely don't know what it is

mightgodn54 · 05-26-2020, 05:33 PM

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Hey do you guys know what part this is ? Just curious ? Because I surely don't know what it is

Never mins guys I figured it out lol it somehow connects to the steering I'm dumb

iqraceworks · 05-26-2020, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mightgodn54

It's just looks worse then it actually is. That's how it is sometimes.

And.....? What's the frame repair going to cost when it's all said and done?

mightgodn54 · 05-26-2020, 05:36 PM

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It's just looks worse then it actually is. That's how it is sometimes.

And.....? What's the frame repair going to cost when it's all said and done?

....300 it's just getting pulled. Lol when the guy came here to inspect it he told me it's low level damage. It's not that bad

mightgodn54 · 05-28-2020, 06:14 PM

Does anyone know what's the name of this battery cable ?

IllSic_Design · 05-28-2020, 06:22 PM

check out realoem.com for part diagrams and numbers

mightgodn54 · 05-28-2020, 06:53 PM

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check out realoem.com for part diagrams and numbers

Thxs

mightgodn54 · 06-03-2020, 10:36 AM

I'm joking but I installed a new battery, positive power terminal and negative w ibs sensor. Car turned on and has started. Runs perfect the gears are fine. I was supposed to put the car in the body shop last week but unfortunately I couldn't so it's going to the body shop this week Thursday or friday.

mightgodn54 · 06-03-2020, 11:07 AM

I'm so hype guys

Bimmer_Engineer · 06-03-2020, 01:40 PM

Good luck dude...

Wolf 335 · 06-03-2020, 02:05 PM

OH NO, not only was it hit but interior is beige! Burn it.

Jokes aside, good luck with the repair. Glad you got it up and running!

mightgodn54 · 06-03-2020, 02:08 PM

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OH NO, not only was it hit but interior is beige! Burn it.

Jokes aside, good luck with the repair. Glad you got it up and running!

No no I agree! the beige is super ugly I'm gonna switch the seats soon as it comes out of the body shop LOL

mightgodn54 · 06-04-2020, 03:02 PM

My 335i went into the body shop today ! I get it back in a week ! I'm stoked

sk1939 · 06-07-2020, 12:13 AM

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Does anyone know what's the name of this battery cable ?

No. I do have the part number though (61-12-6-938-504).

BimmerDimmer6 · 06-10-2020, 10:45 PM

Moving fast I see. Glad you got it running dude! Looks good. Make sure to upload some after pictures.

Nickco43 · 06-10-2020, 11:04 PM

Go to harry's U-Pull it and grab all of the parts you need. Great yard.

CDirks · 06-11-2020, 06:48 AM

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Go to harry's U-Pull it and grab all of the parts you need. Great yard.

If OP goes there he might just find a sweet deal on another car with minor irreparable damage

Wolf 335 · 06-11-2020, 10:52 AM

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My 335i went into the body shop today ! I get it back in a week ! I'm stoked

It's been a week, what's the update?!

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mightgodn54 Private First Class 64 Rep 116 Posts Drives: bmw e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Bad news have to give the car to the auction I'm joking but I installed a new battery, positive power terminal and negative w ibs sensor. Car turned on and has started. Runs perfect the gears are fine. I was supposed to put the car in the body shop last week but unfortunately I couldn't so it's going to the body shop this week Thursday or friday. Attached Images __________________ E92 4L
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