This sucks, how do I fix?

[rick540]

This is my E34 M5.........

Some previous owner decided he wanted a "sound system"

Who the Hell in their right mind does something like this to an M car, and how am I going to repair it correctly?

Any body shops in CPT that can sort this S(*&^t properly?

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[Coisman]

imp:
WTF!!!!!!!!!!! :argh: "Skiet die bliksem!!!!!!!"

 

[frikkieh]

Unthinkable until now...:argh:

 

[rick540]

This has kinda taken the wind out my sails with this restore, will probably get it fixed and just quit the car.

It's cost me the same as if I had bought an E39 M5

 

[Philip Foglar]

That's horrible work right there! And not ideal for the structural strength I would imagine! I'm sure a good panel shop could sort this out strength-wise. Alternatively try a scrapyard for this section - maybe can be cut out and replaced. Not ideal, but then at least the parcel-shelf structure will be "correct".

 

[frikkieh]

I will propably get nailed for this:

Can't you DIY this with fibre glass, if you can somehow mold and retain it with something in the shape of the panel that you want to close up.
I would not say welding is an option inside the car unless you strip out just about everything.

Looks like the rear window will have to be removed to ease access for such a job.

 

[rick540]

That's horrible work right there! And not ideal for the structural strength I would imagine! I'm sure a good panel shop could sort this out strength-wise. Alternatively try a scrapyard for this section - maybe can be cut out and replaced. Not ideal, but then at least the parcel-shelf structure will be "correct".

Fortunately after examining it closely the parcel shelf is not really structural in this car, there is a separate frame for the structure that comprises the shock towers seat back and forward lower boot area thats untouched.

But still.....

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I will propably get nailed for this:

Can't you DIY this with fibre glass, if you can somehow mold and retain it with something in the shape of the panel that you want to close up.
I would not say welding is an option inside the car unless you strip out just about everything.

Looks like the rear window will have to be removed to ease access for such a job.

:idea:

You know, I work well with fibreglass, now what if I make a fibreglass panel from another car??? It will have all the right shape.

As I just said it's not structural, just cosmetic.....mmmm

Just an idea

 

[MikeR]

:fishwack::fishwack::fishwack:

 

[moranor@axis]

rick i think it is madness to strip the car just for this... its not structural... yes if you put a new plate it it will be more original, but the amount of effort involved will just not be worth it...

if you were going to strip anyway then i would do it but not strip just for this...

i would blank it off with plastic from underneath put some very good quality epoxy glue down then lay FG over with epoxy resin it will be nice an solid then...

once cured you can take the plastic off from underneath smooth off and paint will look like it was never cut...

 

[zaleonardz]

moranor...

WHile I agree with you completly, and Im fairly sure Rick does as well.....

Its just one of those things that has to be done....

It is just so....

I like the FG idea...

 

[Philip Foglar]

Well then I reckon fibre glass is the most practical way around this. Looking at the pics again, the rest of the structure looks very tough and probably doesn't even "need" this area to be super strong.

 

[Raybimmer]

One previous owner...little old lady .
Pity the damage was not seen when you bought the car .
Rick I can expect your blood is boiling and you now want the best fix ,which is to replace the panel which will be a bit of work , how long do you intend to keep the car ? That will obviously play a role . The fibreglass copy is a good fix though .
Is that rust at the bottom of the bulkhead on the pic from the back ?
Good luck .

 

[moranor@axis]

weight reduction... so you making it better :fencelook:

 

[zaleonardz]

lol...

Im weighting for the one guy to make the CF joke...

 

[calypso]

Damn that looks bad. At first i thought I opened the thread of carbons 1 series being repaired.

A new one shows as available in the parts system. But yeah could be alot of money.

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[Sith]

Damn, that ain't nice, but surely will not effect the structural integrity of the body at all. Think that fibreglass idea is definately worth investigating. Don't give up, Rick, after all this hard work, it would be a shame to. Good luck, man.

 

[zaleonardz]

I would love to know how much BMW wants for that part.

I'll start the guess off on say 11k....

 

[Sankekur]

LZ you are feeling optimistic I see :rollsmile:

 

[zaleonardz]

Well.. I am being nice....

 

[frikkieh]

weight reduction... so you making it better :fencelook:

For a noticable reduction, you will have to cur holes in other places too :rollsmile:

Don't give up on this one, I am sure you will get the job done to near perfection. :thumbs: