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Thread: About half done. Who am I kidding, I'll never finish. E36 progress

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    About half done. Who am I kidding, I'll never finish. E36 progress

    Recently was able to get ahold of my dream wheels. We all know that ACS wheels don't come in dream offsets, so we have to mod them.

    Picked up some 18" type II about a year ago, send them out for new parts and when it came time to test fit it became obvious body panels needed to be modified.

    Here is where it sits currently.







    Obviously there is still a lot of work to be done, but the paint and body are pretty satisfactory in my opinion.


    I plan on adding a front splitter and possibly changing up the spoiler. Interior will be next. I am hoping to find some fancy M cloth seats, not sure what to do with the door panels yet.

    Last edited by mrrisk; 03-13-2017 at 04:09 AM.

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    Looks weird, did the rear spring break?

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    Quote Originally Posted by shapeshifter View Post
    looks weird, did the rear spring break?

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    I don't have rear springs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrrisk View Post
    I don't have rear springs.
    That's risky.
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    The car looks clean congrats.

    However that wheel situation has me placing my palm on my face... it looks broken!

    But if you are happy with it, more power to you! Not my cup of tea.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrrisk View Post
    Recently was able to get ahold of my dream wheels. We all know that ACS wheels don't come in dream offsets, so we have to mod them.
    Clearly..

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    too low for my taste, but car looks fairly clean otherwise.

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    What rear spoiler is that, do you have any more images?

    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mless5 View Post
    What rear spoiler is that, do you have any more images?

    Thanks.
    2005 and u don't know?

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    you dont even need wheels - that thing can fly if you have a good dealer!


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    That's the dumbest thing to do to those wheels EVER. The rear looks like you have a 400lb girl friend in the back
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bsaint View Post
    2005 and u don't know?

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    Thanks. Looked like OEM one with a flap that's why I asked.

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    Some mean comments. Body looks clean. Is it on air?

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    Quote Originally Posted by volodka1985 View Post
    Some mean comments. Body looks clean. Is it on air?
    It is on air.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrrisk View Post
    I don't have rear springs.
    Quote Originally Posted by mrrisk View Post
    It is on air.
    Come on now.. leaving out important information is just asking for the negatives..
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    I like it! Even though it is a little low for my taste, but it's clean. I have always loved the UUC adjustable spoiler, I haven't seen too many on sedans. If you ever decide to sell it... Hit me up.
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    Looks good, you've done a great job so far. 💪

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    Anything interesting going on with interior?

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