Project SmurfShark - BMW e24 Build

[XerXes310]

Long story short, the first guy I had buff my car after paint left deep scratch marks and swirls so I got it re-buffed by an experienced buffer yesterday.

The paint and the shine look amazing now!



Time to reassemble!

[E.Three.0]

love that color, can't wait to see those BBS's on it though!

[Robitussin]

Any comments on the quality of those ESM wheels? i think i might have to pick up a set for my car to tide me over until i can get some real wheels.

[mikey G]

Looking good. What fitment are you going for? I think 18x10 18x11.5 would be prime real estate, youd just have to measure and figure out what et to run. But i'd start around 12/15 for an aggressive fit. This is, of course, with limited exp. on the 24 platforms. Or just search Jason Meridiths build and bask in all its glory. I love his car . Ill shoot you a PM with some different options for sourcing the parts your looking for as far as the wheels go.

[XerXes310]

love that color, can't wait to see those BBS's on it though!

hahah thanks man! Everyone has been saying the same about the BBS. Soon hopefully.

[XerXes310]

Any comments on the quality of those ESM wheels? i think i might have to pick up a set for my car to tide me over until i can get some real wheels.

I Honestly have no complaints on the quality(looks only) of the ESM wheels BUT I haven't driven the car much so I don't know how they would hold up to a big pot hole.

Definitely awesome budget wheels at a great offset!

[XerXes310]

Looking good. What fitment are you going for? I think 18x10 18x11.5 would be prime real estate, youd just have to measure and figure out what et to run. But i'd start around 12/15 for an aggressive fit. This is, of course, with limited exp. on the 24 platforms. Or just search Jason Meridiths build and bask in all its glory. I love his car . Ill shoot you a PM with some different options for sourcing the parts your looking for as far as the wheels go.

Thanks man! I want an aggressive fitment but don't want to rub at every bump.

That's around the size I'm thinking, give or take half an inch. I'll have a better idea of the exact offset once I pull, roll and cut my fenders but I know I can go 9.5/11 at pretty much 0 offset easy.

I'm getting anxious! I'm maybe a full day and a half of work away from wrapping up the project(for now)

[XerXes310]

Front End all reassembled! Just missing the fog lights and side reflectors.

[mikey G]

Any plans on tucking a little up front? Looks sick regardless.

[loekaaz]

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

[P78]

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

[1jze30]

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

[Nixxon]

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

Haha, yeah, those are a crime against the automotive world.

[SnazzyQ]

#DivingBoards4Life

but seriously tuck dem bumpers

[Bojangle5]

#DivingBoards4Life

but seriously tuck dem bumpers

Ive never seen the US bumpers tucked, only euro conversion which last time I checked was balls expensive... Ive just learned to live with them on mine...

Car looks badass regardless...

Where'd you get your clear corners?