Modified Rocker Panels?

Tommeh · 11-03-2013, 12:54 PM

Would it be possible to modify a set of rockers to accommodate a 1m front pumper/quarter panels? Anyone done this or seen it done?

cheshirecat79 · 11-03-2013, 03:33 PM

Anything can be fabricated as long as you're willing to put the time, money, and effort into it.

631twentyeighteye · 11-03-2013, 06:04 PM

I recall reading that somebody on 1addicts did a 1M front end swap, and used the rear half of his 135i sideskirts, and the front half of 1M sideskirts he bought and grafted them together to make it work properly. I believe a shop did it for him. I've seen the gap up close and i honestly wouldn't even bother with doing that. Just wait until you can finish off the rear fenders and bolt on the 1M sideskirts.

Tommeh · 11-03-2013, 06:22 PM

Cant wait when you mess your car up

Time to call shots lol. From what I gather it costs around 7k for the parts and body work for a 1m conversion... Then I need exhaust and new rims... So probably 10-11k.

I dont expect to get more than 3k from insurance possibly 4k. I reallllllllllllly want a 1m front end so I guess my options are either a 1m 135i bumper and OEM. Or, a 1m front bumper, 1m fenders and splice the rockers together. last resort is a ER wide body (Its good just want a 1m front bumper.

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Tommeh Lieutenant 56 Rep 481 Posts Drives: 96 BMW M3 & 16 GMC Canyon Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Modified Rocker Panels? Would it be possible to modify a set of rockers to accommodate a 1m front pumper/quarter panels? Anyone done this or seen it done? __________________ 2008 BMW 135i ///MSport Alpine White / Taupe Leatherette Cobb 2+ Aggressive \| BMS Intake \| ER Charge Pipe + Tial Q \| ER FMIC \| RR Downpipe \| RR Exhaust \| RR OCC \| KWV1 \| Apex ARC-8 245/18/40, 275/18/35
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cheshirecat79 Captain 32 Rep 919 Posts Drives: 370z & 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL iTrader: (0)	Anything can be fabricated as long as you're willing to put the time, money, and effort into it.
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631twentyeighteye Colonel 198 Rep 2,239 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Long island iTrader: (7)	I recall reading that somebody on 1addicts did a 1M front end swap, and used the rear half of his 135i sideskirts, and the front half of 1M sideskirts he bought and grafted them together to make it work properly. I believe a shop did it for him. I've seen the gap up close and i honestly wouldn't even bother with doing that. Just wait until you can finish off the rear fenders and bolt on the 1M sideskirts. __________________ 08 e93 335i MT
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Tommeh Lieutenant 56 Rep 481 Posts Drives: 96 BMW M3 & 16 GMC Canyon Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Cant wait when you mess your car up Time to call shots lol. From what I gather it costs around 7k for the parts and body work for a 1m conversion... Then I need exhaust and new rims... So probably 10-11k. I dont expect to get more than 3k from insurance possibly 4k. I reallllllllllllly want a 1m front end so I guess my options are either a 1m 135i bumper and OEM. Or, a 1m front bumper, 1m fenders and splice the rockers together. last resort is a ER wide body (Its good just want a 1m front bumper. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i ///MSport Alpine White / Taupe Leatherette Cobb 2+ Aggressive \| BMS Intake \| ER Charge Pipe + Tial Q \| ER FMIC \| RR Downpipe \| RR Exhaust \| RR OCC \| KWV1 \| Apex ARC-8 245/18/40, 275/18/35
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