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    Is it possible to repair the front bumper where the kidneys are?

    Is it possible to repair the front bumper where the kidneys are?

    What would be the best way as I have 2 mall cracks there.

    I am asking as I have heard it starts to crack again but was hoping it is possible to fix it with modern tech

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    Great episode. I was really disappointed when they chose the 4 short car instead of the other "real" E31 they looked at.


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    Quote Originally Posted by adwebinc View Post
    I was really disappointed when they chose the 4 short car instead of the other "real" E31 they looked at
    Does it make a difference for the purpose of repairing the bumper??

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    Quote Originally Posted by radlaw View Post
    Does it make a difference for the purpose of repairing the bumper??
    It was a joke dude. They passed on a 12 cylinder in favor of the 8... joke. Haha. Funny. Jeesh.


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    Quote Originally Posted by adwebinc View Post
    It was a joke dude. They passed on a 12 cylinder in favor of the 8... joke. Haha. Funny. Jeesh.


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    That joke gets real old and really is not funny.

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    Quote Originally Posted by barry8108 View Post
    That joke gets real old and really is not funny.
    OMG... seriously? I love all 8s. It was an awesome episode of Wheeler Dealers. It was cool they looked at both.

    I am terribly and sincerely sorry for any 840 owners that I have offended with my completely inappropriate and cavalier attitude toward the venerable V8 in one of my favorite cars of all time.


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