Looking for carbon fiber kidney grills for E39..Any 411

BEHMER · #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-2002, 03:46 PM

I was just wondering if any of you guys know if anyone makes carbon fiber grills for a 5er b/c it will match my CF lip nicely

Thanks guys

///BMW · #2 (**permalink**) 10-14-2002, 03:53 PM

have you tried ebay?

DINANFIVE · #3 (**permalink**) 10-14-2002, 05:45 PM

Behmer i sent you a PM just to let you know.
I dont think they make carbon ones. So your new cars going to be a E39 sweet!!!

BEHMER · #4 (**permalink**) 10-14-2002, 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by DINANFIVE
Behmer i sent you a PM just to let you know.
I dont think they make carbon ones. So your new cars going to be a E39 sweet!!!

NOPE...Just the E39 M5 hood+headlight assemblys molded on an E36

Just give me some time and you will all see

I cant wait

DINANFIVE · #5 (**permalink**) 10-14-2002, 06:41 PM

So are you gunna reply to my PM??
oh and what inspired you to put a 5 series hood and grill on an E36??

BEHMER · #6 (**permalink**) 10-14-2002, 07:06 PM

oh yea i did not get one

DINANFIVE · #7 (**permalink**) 10-14-2002, 07:08 PM

u gunna reply to it

because its mine

///BMW · #8 (**permalink**) 10-14-2002, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by BEHMER

NOPE...Just the E39 M5 hood+headlight assemblys molded on an E36 Just give me some time and you will all see I cant wait

1 question.. why?

BEHMER · #9 (**permalink**) 10-14-2002, 07:59 PM

I never got the PM man

Why?

After seeing the picture below I was inspired and I dont think the conversion has ever been done on a widebody E36 and I just wanted to be the first I guess

Check this E36 wagon

And last but not least, here is the pic I photoshoped that my bodyshop is going bye

The only difference is mine is going to be 4 door.

///BMW- DO you not like the idea, I am very open to criticism or ideas

Let me here it guys

///BMW · #10 (**permalink**) 10-14-2002, 08:02 PM

i would just rather spend my money on forced induction or somethin to that extent... i am not a big fan of your idea, the e36 body style is more boxy then the e39 and it kinda looks weird, but its your car, not mine, what color are you thinking?

HansStuck · #11 (**permalink**) 10-14-2002, 09:56 PM

Yeah, that photoshopped car makes me feel just a tad bit queasy.

DINANFIVE · #12 (**permalink**) 10-15-2002, 03:30 AM

I think it looks good very unique. i especially like that color
Ill send you another PM today.

BEHMER · #13 (**permalink**) 10-15-2002, 05:53 PM

Ok guys I need to make a huge decision...Check this

The M5 headlight+hood+fender conversion is going to cost me $4150 total and add another month to the project(4 months total)

Price breakdown...

$3000- Labor(This is at 1/3 there normal fee b/c of the sponsorship)

$750- Headlights

$400- Hood

I had my heart set on doing the conversion because it would be the first of its kind I believe

I am starting to have second thoughts about it though because I could really use the $4000 for other things I am going to need on the car for shows. If I did not do the conversion I could do lots of engine work, hid's, and of course I would have some pimped out headlights W/Eyes

, and if my interior sponsor did not come through then I would be able to dish that out too, I still need euro rear clears as well and a bunch of little things. Basically I really would need that 4G's to complete the car in my eyes. I am for sure going to have to do something for brakes, I have a slight feeling that the stock 325 setup might not look right in 19" HRE'S

so I would really need a BBK. I know you guys are going to say screw all the above and Force Feed the bitch....

....but to be honest this car is going to be a little to nice for me to be tempted to push here a lot..ya feel me?..I would always wish I could take her to the track. Well let me know what you guys think, this is going to be quite a big decision for me. I will probably make a whole thread just about the decision

Below is a pic of Plan B that I could change if I want. My shop said they will do anything I want body wise to the car for free(- the headlight conversion

) The picture below was actually the original plan for the car until I was inspired to do the E39 conversion. I am all ears for suggestions and if I don’t end up going with the conversion I get the car a month sooner

Thanks for your input, Sean Behm

OR

///BMW · #14 (**permalink**) 10-15-2002, 06:31 PM

ok my opinion, start with the first pic, the regular e36 headlights, and btw that looks horrable, get the grill to attach to the hood, it will be trick and look better in my opion.. lemme go get the pic and find the link...

shragon · #15 (**permalink**) 10-15-2002, 06:44 PM

imho, i say start with the first pic too and keep it clean. i'm not into the who conversion scene. also i think you should keep the hood stock. btw, the e46 m3 mirrors look nice.