Might have lost her

ZIPNBYE · 07-25-2013, 07:44 PM

Nope. I inquired on it, was told it was sold (to be picked up on July 2 or so), and then found mine privately with only 8,300km, which I picked up on July 12.

Luca335 · 07-25-2013, 11:59 PM

Is it a VO? Congrats and welcome to the rare club one of 220 in Canada.

Ringer · 07-26-2013, 05:30 PM

Sad to see this. Don't know what to say. I wish you the best for the future.

ZIPNBYE · 07-26-2013, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luca335

Is it a VO? Congrats and welcome to the rare club one of 220 in Canada.

Mine, yes, see sig line.

A note on the Lexus of Edmonton car...it may indeed be back up for sale, as I received an email from them yesterday stating that it was again available. Seems that the salesman who bought it backed out. I happily told them that I found one with half the mileage for less.

ZIPNBYE · 07-26-2013, 10:29 PM

One of 219 at max, as one in Calgary was flooded and written off.

Luca335 · 07-31-2013, 06:11 PM

I know, just did not want to keep reminding the OP he lost his car.

DSCPLN · 08-01-2013, 07:44 AM

Saw an AW 1M on 5th Ave Downtown Calgary in front of Hiro Sushi last evening - was that anyone from here?

JasonCSU · 08-01-2013, 01:00 PM

This has got to be the most depressing loss of a 1M yet. Hopefully the salvage gets turned into a dedicated track car.

1Mvo · 03-03-2014, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonCSU

This has got to be the most depressing loss of a 1M yet. Hopefully the salvage gets turned into a dedicated track car.

Just ran across this old thread-----this 1M is not lost! In fact, VP76344 is just taking the winter off for clean up, mods (RB Turbos,etc.) and a list of OEM parts longer than your arm

.

Some minor disassembly was required:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/1...caea2d11_o.jpg

N54 build with RB Turbos:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/1...f12c7b19_o.jpg

To Op Canlefty: Sorry to hear about this disaster and the loss of your 1M. I hope these losses are a fading memory and you are enjoying the M3.
Do know your old 1M is in a very good home and has a new lease on life.

Steve

Artemis · 03-03-2014, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Mvo

Just ran across this old thread-----this 1M is not lost! In fact, VP76344 is just taking the winter off for clean up, mods (RB Turbos,etc.) and a list of OEM parts longer than your arm

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Some minor disassembly was required:
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To Op Canlefty: Sorry to hear about this disaster and the loss of your 1M. I hope these losses are a fading memory and you are enjoying the M3.
Do know your old 1M is in a very good home and has a new lease on life.
Steve

Now that is some serious phoenix surgery !

1Mvo · 03-03-2014, 01:13 PM

Artemis,
thanks for replying with pics as I am a newb. I recently painted this 1Ms wheels graphite inspired by pics of yours. Great color combo. Cheers.
Steve

Artemis · 03-03-2014, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Mvo

Artemis,
thanks for replying with pics as I am a newb. I recently painted this 1Ms wheels graphite inspired by pics of yours. Great color combo. Cheers.
Steve

You're welcome.

To post pictures, it's easy to upload. Most regular picture size is 1024x768.

Sequence:
Click the "Go Advanced" button at the bottom of the message - click on the paperclip icon - browse for the pictures you'd like to post - click the "Upload" button - wait until the upload is finished (browse names disappear) - click the paperclip icon again to choose the order of the pictures in your message - eventually click the "Preview Post" button at the bottom of the message to check if the layout is okay before you hit the "Submit Reply" button. Piece of cake.

M3 Adjuster · 03-03-2014, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Mvo

Just ran across this old thread-----this 1M is not lost! In fact, VP76344 is just taking the winter off for clean up, mods (RB Turbos,etc.) and a list of OEM parts longer than your arm

.

Some minor disassembly was required:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/1...caea2d11_o.jpg

N54 build with RB Turbos:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/1...f12c7b19_o.jpg

To Op Canlefty: Sorry to hear about this disaster and the loss of your 1M. I hope these losses are a fading memory and you are enjoying the M3.
Do know your old 1M is in a very good home and has a new lease on life.

Steve

Did you have to replace the entire motor ?

ozinaldo · 03-03-2014, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Mvo

Just ran across this old thread-----this 1M is not lost! In fact, VP76344 is just taking the winter off for clean up, mods (RB Turbos,etc.) and a list of OEM parts longer than your arm

.

Some minor disassembly was required:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3745/1...caea2d11_o.jpg

N54 build with RB Turbos:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/1...f12c7b19_o.jpg

To Op Canlefty: Sorry to hear about this disaster and the loss of your 1M. I hope these losses are a fading memory and you are enjoying the M3.
Do know your old 1M is in a very good home and has a new lease on life.

Steve

God bless the 1M whisperers

Sparks1M · 03-04-2014, 09:17 AM

Awesome! What a great story this now is.

1Mvo · 03-04-2014, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Did you have to replace the entire motor ?

I did not have to replace (most of) the motor. The hard parts were excellent but everything electrical and most seals were replaced. Same with the rest of the car -lots of clean, inspect and lubricate.

Apparently, someone took to the spark plugs out, turned the motor over and put oil in the cylinders and filled the crankcase shortly after the swim.

I'm dying to know how many miles were on this car. There was a significant build up of carbon and sludge on the intake valves even for a direct injection engine. Considering the tires, brakes, clutch and other wear components would only suggest this car had 8-12K miles on it.

A catch can and RB PCV valve will definitely be going in.

M3 Adjuster · 03-05-2014, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Mvo

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Did you have to replace the entire motor ?

I did not have to replace (most of) the motor. The hard parts were excellent but everything electrical and most seals were replaced. Same with the rest of the car -lots of clean, inspect and lubricate.

Apparently, someone took to the spark plugs out, turned the motor over and put oil in the cylinders and filled the crankcase shortly after the swim.

I'm dying to know how many miles were on this car. There was a significant build up of carbon and sludge on the intake valves even for a direct injection engine. Considering the tires, brakes, clutch and other wear components would only suggest this car had 8-12K miles on it.

A catch can and RB PCV valve will definitely be going in.

Thanks for the update.

Someone owes me a $1.

1Mvo · 03-05-2014, 11:34 AM

Maybe $.50. The engine start button is still in a box. The turbos were scrap and two bores were rusted. etc.

I expected the worse and got a little better than that. There needs to be several very good reasons to rebuild a salvage / flood car, none of which are financial.

If this 1M

wasn't exactly the platform I wanted to build on, it wouldn't have deserved a second look.

M3 Adjuster · 03-05-2014, 02:31 PM

Because race car?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Mvo

Maybe $.50. The engine start button is still in a box. The turbos were scrap and two bores were rusted. etc.

I expected the worse and got a little better than that. There needs to be several very good reasons to rebuild a salvage / flood car, none of which are financial.

If this 1M

wasn't exactly the platform I wanted to build on, it wouldn't have deserved a second look.

This was a very extreme situation with it being 100% submerged and with it being submerged for an extended period of time. The typical flood vehicle is from rising water on a roadway and would not be submerged for very long unless it's a hurricane situation. Typically.. as long as the motor isnt RUNNING when the vehicle went into high water.... it's generally ok. Same for transmissions... Even if water gets inside the fluid can be drained and flushed and any seals replaced and move on.

now if it this hadnt been fresh water.. it wouild be a different situation.

1Mvo · 03-05-2014, 03:45 PM

Agreed. This case is about as extreme as it gets other than a saltwater bath and yet the engine longblock was largely unaffected.

Ender_ · 03-05-2014, 05:02 PM

Nice job 1Mvo - Can I suggest you start a build thread, I'd be interested to see the process and what your plans are for the end result?

1Mvo · 03-05-2014, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ender_

Nice job 1Mvo - Can I suggest you start a build thread, I'd be interested to see the process and what your plans are for the end result?

Thanks, Ender. I may attempt a build thread in the coming weeks. It will be quite a process. For a simple drivers car, it sure has a hell of a lot of wiring.

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1Mvo New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 1M, E92M3, 330iZHP, 545i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Maybe $.50. The engine start button is still in a box. The turbos were scrap and two bores were rusted. etc. I expected the worse and got a little better than that. There needs to be several very good reasons to rebuild a salvage / flood car, none of which are financial. If this 1M wasn't exactly the platform I wanted to build on, it wouldn't have deserved a second look.
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