M5 + Rain + Hit and Run = FMINUS in touble

FMINUS · 02-23-2008, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci

only $26k? that sounds super wrong... i go to spectrum collision, the only BMWNA approved body shop in the country... and they had an M5 come in with FAR LESS damage, i mean FAR LESS.... and it was $38,000. the issue is that the who understructure is "fused" together, so you can't adjust anything on a normal frame aligning machine or using any conventional methods. i'd make sure your shop knows whats up.

This is where Savage sends all their cars for repair. I have had many good experiences with this shop.

They did show my where the understructure and explained which parts were bonded and which parts were not.

They spare no expenses, all OEM parts, they even have the racks for aluminum work. Its good stuff. I even asked about making sure the new paint will have matching orange peel LOL, then they busted out the Deflekso 200 and 6000 gauges and explained their specs are within 10 microns

So Im more than confident they know what they are doing.

Thanks for the concerns bro! Good looking out!

L~R~G nor cal · 02-23-2008, 04:03 AM

You dont have to have it on the frame rack do you?

Had millions of problems when I put a older m5 on one as well as a 575 and 360 when I had to get them stright.

The end result was far from perfeclty stright.

FMINUS · 02-23-2008, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by L~R~G nor cal

You dont have to have it on the frame rack do you?

Had millions of problems when I put a older m5 on one as well as a 575 and 360 when I had to get them stright.

The end result was far from perfeclty stright.

No racks for me! Just body panels, wheels, tires, and the 2 rocker panels.

Chicagobob · 03-06-2008, 10:26 PM

Im guessing Nissan Skyline GT-R.

lol. just saw fminus's sig and realized i guess right but too late.

ianbiz · 03-08-2008, 01:24 PM

ZOMG!!! I can't believe I missed this thread.
Glad to hear you are a.o.k.
I cant wait until you get it back, so you can do a full detail on it

itsbrokeagain · 03-09-2008, 12:07 PM

glad to see you are ok...at least we know how good those side impact beams work on the 5 series! That door took a hit and didnt even budge!

FMINUS · 03-10-2008, 09:21 PM

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FMINUS · 03-10-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ianbiz

ZOMG!!! I can't believe I missed this thread.
Glad to hear you are a.o.k.
I cant wait until you get it back, so you can do a full detail on it

When its back, Im going to put 2 coats of Vintage on it!

E90jason · 03-10-2008, 09:34 PM

Wow...I hope they get all the parts back together correctly!

aam2u · 03-11-2008, 09:52 PM

they havent made much progress... make sure you wait a few months before waxing. Paint needs time to cure.

ScheerSpeed · 03-11-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aam2u

they havent made much progress... make sure you wait a few months before waxing. Paint needs time to cure.

u dont realize who u are talking to do you???

oneshare325 · 03-11-2008, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aam2u

they havent made much progress... make sure you wait a few months before waxing. Paint needs time to cure.

Hahaha

Fminus is one of the best detailers you will ever meet....

I guarantee you he knows what he is doing...

E90jason · 03-11-2008, 10:04 PM

He probably doesn't...that was his first post!

ModMyVi · 03-11-2008, 11:14 PM

i thought that was general knowlegde, i mean judging from FMINUS' "i'm going to put 2 layers of (Z)Vintage", u can probs figure out he is real deep in detailing

aam2u · 03-30-2008, 02:00 AM

ha my apologies. i work in a body shop, and you wouldnt believe some of the stupid shit people will do. ie: wax a day after we have delivered a car. i was just snooping around looking through some wreck threads. and no i have no idea who fminus is or what kind of detailing god he may be.

328i · 03-30-2008, 02:08 AM

It was good advice and he's new here, give the guy a break.

TahBOSS · 03-30-2008, 02:31 AM

I want to see more pics of progress!!!

BMW DIET · 03-30-2008, 07:36 AM

that is a baaad hit

Raz335 · 03-30-2008, 01:34 PM

Holy crap, now that's a strip down. This is a great opportunity to do a FULL detail, like in the wheel wells and door jams. I'd love to see the mechanic's face's if you broke out a rotory to the frame

bsavic · 04-02-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Raz335

Holy crap, now that's a strip down. This is a great opportunity to do a FULL detail, like in the wheel wells and door jams. I'd love to see the mechanic's face's if you broke out a rotory to the frame

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I can see it now FIMNUS Detailed: Wrecked M5. FIMNUS should do it, it would be epic and representative of his status as a detailing god

Savicbo

hotsand5 · 04-05-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci

only $26k? that sounds super wrong... i go to spectrum collision, the only BMWNA approved body shop in the country... and they had an M5 come in with FAR LESS damage, i mean FAR LESS.... and it was $38,000. the issue is that the who understructure is "fused" together, so you can't adjust anything on a normal frame aligning machine or using any conventional methods. i'd make sure your shop knows whats up.

--actually, that is not the only BMWNA approved BMW repair shop (I think there are a 1/2 dozen or so). I took my '06 330i to KNAUZ BMW in Lake Bluff, IL...where insurance declared it totalled

FMINUS · 04-06-2008, 12:45 AM

Brings a tear to my eye.....

I was going through some folders on my computer and came across this....

My M5 before the crash...... and also the M3 in the background.... both of them gone

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aam2u New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: e46 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: cinci iTrader: (0)	ha my apologies. i work in a body shop, and you wouldnt believe some of the stupid shit people will do. ie: wax a day after we have delivered a car. i was just snooping around looking through some wreck threads. and no i have no idea who fminus is or what kind of detailing god he may be.
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