Halloween Crash Update

cgarcia0638 · 02-07-2012, 05:38 PM

Hey guys, Just wanted to give you a quick update one what was going on with the Z. Well, its been 3 months and after red tape and waiting for parts it finally looking like ill get the car this week. New frame rails, new subframe and completely new front end. We are going on 25K in damages so far.

Gives you a look at whats underneath the sheet metal

Incidentally, think i might take the opportunity to get some Alpine HID's included in my service lol. what do you guys think 6000K or 7000K whichever is closest to LCI e92

jparnes1 · 02-07-2012, 06:07 PM

Oh my god! Looks like open heart surgery. I can't believe you've been waiting for 3 months. I hope it all turns out well for you.

Falconflyer installed the Alpines and used 8000k bulbs. Search that thread and you'll see pictures showing the Alpines looking just like OEM.

CeEl · 02-07-2012, 08:27 PM

Wow. Hard to believe that the insurance company didn't just declare it totalled.

Seeing these pictures really hurts.

cgarcia0638 · 02-07-2012, 11:30 PM

I know, im Florida the rule is 80% of cars value before its totaled.

lux good · 02-08-2012, 07:44 AM

I would want a BMW dealer doing that much work on mine!!
Looks like some back street guy to me!?

cgarcia0638 · 02-08-2012, 11:02 AM

Oh believe me thats one thing im not worried about at all. The is one of a handful of bodyshops to be certified to work on the new Mclaren MP4-12C carbon fiber shell. My car was the least expensive one there. 599's DBS' 458 and an MP4-!2C just to name a few

z4z4z4 · 02-08-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cgarcia0638

Oh believe me thats one thing im not worried about at all. The is one of a handful of bodyshops to be certified to work on the new Mclaren MP4-12C carbon fiber shell. My car was the least expensive one there. 599's DBS' 458 and an MP4-!2C just to name a few

Yes, no worries for you. UR in Good hands indeed. IF it even takes another month, don't rush the artistians.
To answer your question go with 6000 for upgrade. 7k lose too much light and the blueish is OTT. Depends on your neighborhood and how much dissin you subject yourself to. Enjoy and let us see the final product when you relaunch it.

az34 · 02-08-2012, 05:53 PM

i hope it would be as good as before your crash. Good luck.

Jayda · 02-08-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by az34

i hope it would be as good as before your crash. Good luck.

Same here. Good luck! I can't believe it has taken this long. Is this do to the extent of the repairs or is any accident repair lengthy due to parts?

cgarcia0638 · 02-08-2012, 10:32 PM

In my case it was a little of both. Work couldn't begin because I needed new frame rails and those took 2 months to source from Germany. After that, they just kept finding brackets that were broken and that I needed a completely new subframe. After that it was like building a Lego

teagueAMX · 02-08-2012, 11:31 PM

The subframe you're referring to is the front suspension, right? I'm surprised they didn't notice that right away. With that much damage I can't imagine it not being tweaked rather severely.

The new frame rails had to be welded in, correct? They must have the engine back in it now. Do you have progress photos?

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cgarcia0638 New Member 6 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami,FL iTrader: (0)	Halloween Crash Update Hey guys, Just wanted to give you a quick update one what was going on with the Z. Well, its been 3 months and after red tape and waiting for parts it finally looking like ill get the car this week. New frame rails, new subframe and completely new front end. We are going on 25K in damages so far. Gives you a look at whats underneath the sheet metal Incidentally, think i might take the opportunity to get some Alpine HID's included in my service lol. what do you guys think 6000K or 7000K whichever is closest to LCI e92 __________________ 06-08: 2006 BMW 330i 08-11: Porsche Cayman S 11-Present: E89 Z4 35i
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jparnes1 Colonel 245 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Oh my god! Looks like open heart surgery. I can't believe you've been waiting for 3 months. I hope it all turns out well for you. Falconflyer installed the Alpines and used 8000k bulbs. Search that thread and you'll see pictures showing the Alpines looking just like OEM. __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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CeEl Major 479 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60 [0.00]	Wow. Hard to believe that the insurance company didn't just declare it totalled. Seeing these pictures really hurts.
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cgarcia0638 New Member 6 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami,FL iTrader: (0)	I know, im Florida the rule is 80% of cars value before its totaled. __________________ 06-08: 2006 BMW 330i 08-11: Porsche Cayman S 11-Present: E89 Z4 35i
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lux good Banned 24 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 23i & Q5 2.0 TSFI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England iTrader: (0)	I would want a BMW dealer doing that much work on mine!! Looks like some back street guy to me!?
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cgarcia0638 New Member 6 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami,FL iTrader: (0)	Oh believe me thats one thing im not worried about at all. The is one of a handful of bodyshops to be certified to work on the new Mclaren MP4-12C carbon fiber shell. My car was the least expensive one there. 599's DBS' 458 and an MP4-!2C just to name a few __________________ 06-08: 2006 BMW 330i 08-11: Porsche Cayman S 11-Present: E89 Z4 35i
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cgarcia0638 New Member 6 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami,FL iTrader: (0)	In my case it was a little of both. Work couldn't begin because I needed new frame rails and those took 2 months to source from Germany. After that, they just kept finding brackets that were broken and that I needed a completely new subframe. After that it was like building a Lego __________________ 06-08: 2006 BMW 330i 08-11: Porsche Cayman S 11-Present: E89 Z4 35i
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teagueAMX Colonel 62 Rep 2,087 Posts Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA iTrader: (0)	The subframe you're referring to is the front suspension, right? I'm surprised they didn't notice that right away. With that much damage I can't imagine it not being tweaked rather severely. The new frame rails had to be welded in, correct? They must have the engine back in it now. Do you have progress photos? __________________ "Political correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end".-- Unknown
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