F10 Rebuild Project - Page 2

OzDriver · 12-04-2012, 10:04 PM

Looking much better already

enzeru · 12-05-2012, 02:34 AM

subscribed... really looking into this great project of yours.

mdrobc13 · 12-05-2012, 03:32 AM

Wow hats off to you man! I'd never attempt this man...would be scared to death probably. But its looking real good and at your current rate you'll definitely save about 45% of a brand new one.

Nice job man...like others have said especially IF you plan to keep her for awhile.

scott in cincy · 12-05-2012, 12:29 PM

it doesn't seem to be damaged enough originally to be totalled? Am I missing something?

SirNicholas · 12-05-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bboy1234

There are two areas if you look in the picture closely. Area one on the passenger side near the front edge had a small bend which I know can be fixed through PDR. There is a more acute bend on the drivers side front edge. I do not know if the one on the drivers side can be fixed with out repainting the hood. I was hoping to keep all factory paint except the bumper covers. I coulod not resist and took the car for about a 5 mile road trip. Drives great!!!

haha, nice! Without the mesh grilles or covers for pdc, headlight washer and tow hook? You really couldn't resist, could you?

bboy1234 · 12-05-2012, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirNicholas

haha, nice! Without the mesh grilles or covers for pdc, headlight washer and tow hook? You really couldn't resist, could you?

No I couldn't and can't. The car goes to the body shop tomorrow to get the back fixed.

bboy1234 · 12-06-2012, 08:01 PM

Ok i need some assistance. I hooked up the parking sensors and on the front pdc wire harness there are 5 plugs 4 for the sensors but there is one 2 prong plug with a longer lead what plugs into that one?

bboy1234 · 12-07-2012, 08:53 PM

Still looking for the answer to the above question.

The body shop got behind and will not be able to get my car in until Monday. They looked at my hood and said it could be straightened but will require some paint work. They said they would be doing a inter panel blend and the painted area would be very small. They will clear coat the entire hood this will not require any blending into the fenders. So far the problems I am encountering are:
1. The extra plug on the front pdc wire harness and I am getting warning not received from park distance control pdc on my idrive. So I was thinking it may be related to the xtra plug.
2. I have not figured out were the horns mount.

Henke77 · 12-08-2012, 02:19 AM

Have you checked www.realoem.com, you have a lot of info about parts and spares.....
Can be helpful?

Henke77 · 12-08-2012, 02:20 AM

Have you checked www.realoem.com, you have a lot of info about parts and spares.....
Can be helpful?

mdrobc13 · 12-08-2012, 08:24 PM

Looking good man!

pillpusher84 · 12-29-2012, 10:01 AM

no more progress?

bboy1234 · 01-02-2013, 12:37 PM

Its at the body shop. I am getting a super deal from them on the agreement that they work on it when they have down time. They have straightened the hood and will do a inner panel blend on that so the paint will be restricted to two small areas of the hood and they will not have to blend into the fenders. Then they will clear coat the entire hood. They are waiting for a special clamp to pull out the tail piece of the car where the truck closes. I stopped by today and looked at it and they told me they will have it ready for me by next week. They are also painting the washer covers, toe hook covers, and parking sensors.

Die Wolfe · 01-02-2013, 01:48 PM

Pretty badass project man! Can't wait to see the final product!

TS335i · 01-02-2013, 05:55 PM

Nice job and way to get those deals!

pillpusher84 · 01-20-2013, 05:52 PM

still in the shop?

kps_desi · 01-20-2013, 10:44 PM

Cant wait see it finished!!

EJ_92606 · 01-21-2013, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scott in cincy

it doesn't seem to be damaged enough originally to be totalled? Am I missing something?

Ya, not sure why it would have been totalled...does the engine run and all electronics work?

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 01-21-2013, 01:44 AM

sub'd

bboy1234 · 01-21-2013, 07:47 PM

Everything is fine with the engine and electronics. Knock on wood. Someone didn't want their car repaired. I did not have to change any body panels. I should have some pics to post in the next couple of days. So far there has not been any surprises. We had a ice storm here about two weeks ago and they got busy at the shop. My car has just been sitting there. I go in every few days and start it to keep the battery charged.

COBodom · 01-24-2013, 09:41 PM

EV0LVE · 01-24-2013, 10:44 PM

Pardon my stupid question, is the warranty totally voided now? If there was nothing wrong with the motor after the accident, will the dealer cover warranty work on the motor?

Thanks!

12-05-2012, 03:32 AM	#25
mdrobc13 Major Drives: '12 BMW 550i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: On a base somewhere near or afar! Posts: 1,414 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2012 BMW 550i [5.00]	Wow hats off to you man! I'd never attempt this man...would be scared to death probably. But its looking real good and at your current rate you'll definitely save about 45% of a brand new one. Nice job man...like others have said especially IF you plan to keep her for awhile. __________________ '12 F10 550i (DGM-II - Dinan Stage 4/Intercoolers & Shockware, H&R Springs, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Hamman CF rear difuser, Giovanni "Lindo" Graphite 20") '10 e71 X6 35iDrive SAV (Space Gray) - Gone '06 e85 Z4 M Roadster (Black Metallic) -Gone '08 e92 M3 coupe (Sparkling Graphite) -Gone

12-05-2012, 12:29 PM	#26
scott in cincy Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 550xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	it doesn't seem to be damaged enough originally to be totalled? Am I missing something? __________________ Scott in Cincy 2011 550i X-drive, Carbon Black over Oyster Nevada (convenience, cold, M-Sport, Premium 2, 8AT, Fold-down seats, cameras, and HUD)

12-06-2012, 08:01 PM	#29
bboy1234 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 550i Msport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: joplin, mo Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Ok i need some assistance. I hooked up the parking sensors and on the front pdc wire harness there are 5 plugs 4 for the sensors but there is one 2 prong plug with a longer lead what plugs into that one? Attached Images Last edited by bboy1234; 12-07-2012 at 09:11 PM. Reason: photos added

12-08-2012, 08:24 PM	#33
mdrobc13 Major Drives: '12 BMW 550i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: On a base somewhere near or afar! Posts: 1,414 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2012 BMW 550i [5.00]	Looking good man! __________________ '12 F10 550i (DGM-II - Dinan Stage 4/Intercoolers & Shockware, H&R Springs, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Hamman CF rear difuser, Giovanni "Lindo" Graphite 20") '10 e71 X6 35iDrive SAV (Space Gray) - Gone '06 e85 Z4 M Roadster (Black Metallic) -Gone '08 e92 M3 coupe (Sparkling Graphite) -Gone

01-02-2013, 05:55 PM	#37
TS335i Private First Class Drives: '11 535i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 117 iTrader: (1)	Nice job and way to get those deals! __________________ 2011 535i 2005 Nissan Titan

12-04-2012, 10:04 PM	#23
OzDriver Private First Class Drives: '13 535i & '08 530i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 112 iTrader: (0)	Looking much better already

12-05-2012, 02:34 AM	#24
enzeru is writing a message Drives: F10/GL500 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jakarta Posts: 147 iTrader: (0)	subscribed... really looking into this great project of yours.

12-07-2012, 08:53 PM	#30
bboy1234 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 550i Msport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: joplin, mo Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Still looking for the answer to the above question. The body shop got behind and will not be able to get my car in until Monday. They looked at my hood and said it could be straightened but will require some paint work. They said they would be doing a inter panel blend and the painted area would be very small. They will clear coat the entire hood this will not require any blending into the fenders. So far the problems I am encountering are: 1. The extra plug on the front pdc wire harness and I am getting warning not received from park distance control pdc on my idrive. So I was thinking it may be related to the xtra plug. 2. I have not figured out were the horns mount.

12-08-2012, 02:19 AM	#31
Henke77 Enlisted Member Drives: 530dA Touring F11, 2012 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gothenburg Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Have you checked www.realoem.com, you have a lot of info about parts and spares..... Can be helpful?

12-08-2012, 02:20 AM	#32
Henke77 Enlisted Member Drives: 530dA Touring F11, 2012 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gothenburg Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Have you checked www.realoem.com, you have a lot of info about parts and spares..... Can be helpful?

12-29-2012, 10:01 AM	#34
pillpusher84 New Member Drives: 2011 AW 535xi MSport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central NJ, USA Posts: 25 iTrader: (1)	no more progress?

01-02-2013, 12:37 PM	#35
bboy1234 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 550i Msport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: joplin, mo Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Its at the body shop. I am getting a super deal from them on the agreement that they work on it when they have down time. They have straightened the hood and will do a inner panel blend on that so the paint will be restricted to two small areas of the hood and they will not have to blend into the fenders. Then they will clear coat the entire hood. They are waiting for a special clamp to pull out the tail piece of the car where the truck closes. I stopped by today and looked at it and they told me they will have it ready for me by next week. They are also painting the washer covers, toe hook covers, and parking sensors.

01-02-2013, 01:48 PM	#36
Die Wolfe Second Lieutenant Drives: '12 535i Msport/'13 X5///M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 229 iTrader: (0)	Pretty badass project man! Can't wait to see the final product!

01-20-2013, 05:52 PM	#38
pillpusher84 New Member Drives: 2011 AW 535xi MSport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central NJ, USA Posts: 25 iTrader: (1)	still in the shop?

01-20-2013, 10:44 PM	#39
kps_desi New Member Drives: Looking Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Cant wait see it finished!!

01-21-2013, 01:44 AM	#41
MELLOWYELLOW06 First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 535 MSport & 2012 650i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 391 iTrader: (0)	sub'd

01-21-2013, 07:47 PM	#42
bboy1234 Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 550i Msport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: joplin, mo Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Everything is fine with the engine and electronics. Knock on wood. Someone didn't want their car repaired. I did not have to change any body panels. I should have some pics to post in the next couple of days. So far there has not been any surprises. We had a ice storm here about two weeks ago and they got busy at the shop. My car has just been sitting there. I go in every few days and start it to keep the battery charged.

01-24-2013, 09:41 PM	#43
COBodom Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 528xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: US Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	__________________ .

01-24-2013, 10:44 PM	#44
EV0LVE Lieutenant Drives: F10 535i SG Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 596 iTrader: (0)	Pardon my stupid question, is the warranty totally voided now? If there was nothing wrong with the motor after the accident, will the dealer cover warranty work on the motor? Thanks!

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