Cheapest fix for this?

Tory · 11-20-2010, 08:25 AM

I really don't know what happened here, it looks like someone rammed a flathead in it. I was wondering what the cheapest fix for this would be. For some reason I can see buying the OEM parts and replacing them will be costly and time consuming. The rubber seal will have to be replaced for sure (if anyone knows the part number by chance I would appreciate it).

Found this: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0

Would my part be #7 Left or Right? For $17 I think I would just take a crack at installing it myself unless it's hard to put on.

Would there be a way to pound it back flush and vinyl it, or would that look tacky?

catch · 11-20-2010, 09:20 AM

OWCH!!!
looks like someone tried to break into your car and luckily was unsuccessful.

Not sure how to fix it but I wish you the best in finding a cost effective fix. That sucks!

sk8board511 · 11-20-2010, 10:38 AM

quick fix new car

Tory · 11-20-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sk8board511

quick fix new car

Not really an option...

hipnotic · 11-21-2010, 12:06 AM

thats not a good spot

McMuffin · 11-21-2010, 05:40 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376552
CF SIDE PILLAR PANEL COVER

Tory · 11-21-2010, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMuffin

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376552
CF SIDE PILLAR PANEL COVER

Awesome, thanks.

Tory · 11-22-2010, 10:18 AM

Tried to somewhat straighten it up with a hammer + cloth, this is some pretty damn strong metal.

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Tory WAT IS THIS 8 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	Cheapest fix for this? I really don't know what happened here, it looks like someone rammed a flathead in it. I was wondering what the cheapest fix for this would be. For some reason I can see buying the OEM parts and replacing them will be costly and time consuming. The rubber seal will have to be replaced for sure (if anyone knows the part number by chance I would appreciate it). Found this: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0 Would my part be #7 Left or Right? For $17 I think I would just take a crack at installing it myself unless it's hard to put on. Would there be a way to pound it back flush and vinyl it, or would that look tacky? Last edited by Tory; 11-20-2010 at 08:33 AM..
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catch Major General 669 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	OWCH!!! looks like someone tried to break into your car and luckily was unsuccessful. Not sure how to fix it but I wish you the best in finding a cost effective fix. That sucks! __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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sk8board511 Captain 48 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 07 E90-Bikes on bikes on bikes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charlotte NC iTrader: (0)	quick fix new car __________________ KING"ish" OF Changed for collins
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	thats not a good spot
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McMuffin Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: A Widebody 92 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Califas iTrader: (5)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=376552 CF SIDE PILLAR PANEL COVER __________________ Embryo>e92
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Tory WAT IS THIS 8 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0)	Tried to somewhat straighten it up with a hammer + cloth, this is some pretty damn strong metal.
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