Project SmurfShark - BMW e24 Build

[Earl]

Unfortunately they don't look to be a "bolt on" install.

http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1079932-US-to-Euro-bumper-conversion-long

[Pauluzz]

I feel bad for you 'Murricanians to be rolling with those kind of bumpers...

Ik zat net hetzelfde te denken.

Agree, trow on the euro bumpers. Rest of the car looks great though!

[mikey G]

Hurry up and mount them asshole!

[XerXes310]

Someone might have came up on 2 euro front bumpers.....

After searching all over for a the last few months for a local, reasonably priced euro bumper, I ended up finding and buying TWO from a little BMW mechanic next to my girlfriends house last night.

I feel like a little teenage girl that was just asked to homecoming by the star football player!

Now I just have to figure out how to install it....

[mikey G]

I could be wrong, but honestly maybe it will help you in the long run that you got them polished. You can always sell everything together to appeal to more buyers (if you ever decide to sell the style 5's). Then they can have a few different options as far as offset goes... just my .02. Again I could be wrong about how much they are worth but I def. saw at least 2 sets sell in the ~3/400 dollar range.

[XerXes310]

this build got serious fast

no games played here...haha

God damn that ass is FAT. Loving everything about this. Also (someone correct me if i'm wrong), but i've seen multiple sets of style 19/5 barrels in the same condition go for anywhere between 200-300 bucks.

Aww man, I paid more then that for the polishing!!

Thanks man, I'm pretty happy with the way it's coming together also.

[mikey G]

God damn that ass is FAT. Loving everything about this. Also (someone correct me if i'm wrong), but i've seen multiple sets of style 19/5 barrels in the same condition go for anywhere between 200-300 bucks.

[forgotten]

this build got serious fast

[XerXes310]

Most important...wheel updates.

I think I will be modest with the lip size on my Style 5's since I will not be bagging the car and hopping to daily drive it.

Thinking about going with 3" lips up front and 4.5" lips in the rear with 6" barrels all around sandwich mounted.

I guess I'll have a better idea after rolling, pulling, cutting the fenders and then actually daily driving it with my current setup.

I dropped by a wheel shop to get a quote on the build and ended up just getting the old barrels from my Style 5 polished. Anyone know what just the barrels are worth? Putting them up for sale today.

[XerXes310]

Updates.

Ask and you shall receive lol

Tail lights refurbished and bumpers loosely fit.

Will be performing bumper tucks, reassembly, rolling, pulling and cutting fenders today.

[mikey G]

Updates.

[XerXes310]

Where'd you get your clear corners?

I bought just the lens off of ebay for around $75 from a company called Klearz

I had to remove the reflective housing and paint the insides chrome to get max reflection. I know a lot of people cut the housing but I my method was way easier.

[XerXes310]

I feel bad for you 'Murricanians to be rolling with those kind of bumpers...

LOL seriously man!! Not Fair.

Looks good dude! ^ euro bumpers are great ^(+ australia is great for euro parts)
but looks great in that blue, paint the bbs centers white
smurfs have white shoes.......with chrome laces

I like where you're going here!!!

The US "shock bumpers" are actually quite easy to tuck. The reason these bumpers were so big is because they are designed to protect your vehicle in the event of a small >10 MPG collision. (Think fender bender at a stop light, ect. ect.)

EDIT :: Here you guys go. http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=61491

Double EDIT :: sorry to go off topic xerxes! Back to the smurf

Thanks for getting back on topic!!

And thanks for that DIY! I didn't see that one.

this thing is awesome

Love your color!

[XerXes310]

Ohh man, sorry for the late response but thanks for the compliments!!! Motivation to get my ass back in my warehouse and get back to work!

I started the bumper tuck but broke my drill bit, got impatient and ended up assembling the valance and bumpers....... I totally regret not waiting to bumper tuck first but I just wanted to see the car somewhat together.

I'm hoping to wrap up the project and enjoy the car soon but the B's keep getting in the way...Business, beer, boss and boobs.

I'll keep you guys posted!

[Bojangle5]

The US "shock bumpers" are actually quite easy to tuck. The reason these bumpers were so big is because they are designed to protect your vehicle in the event of a small >10 MPG collision. (Think fender bender at a stop light, ect. ect.)

EDIT :: Here you guys go. http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?t=61491

Double EDIT :: sorry to go off topic xerxes! Back to the smurf

Not sure how I feel about that, also dont want to hijack..