Deer and 318ti meet; Need Front-End Parts!

[go_fast]

As it turns out, the 318ti is an effective weapon for hunting deer, but if you have other options in your arsenal, I would recommend those over the 'ti. Expensive and a little scary.

I hit two running deer broadside at 55 mph. No people were hurt, and I'll be the first to say that I got lucky and that it could and should have ended up much worse. After much consideration, I've decided to step up to the task of repairing my car even though it's definitely not the wisest financial decision at this stage of our cars' worth. The bottom line is that I'm still quite enthusiastic about this car, and I can't bear to be responsible for the death of one of our (rare) hatch's.

So if you have some of the parts I need, please PM or email me (go_fast_bikes@yahoo.com) so you can help get a 'ti back on the road!

Wanted:

Door Shell - passenger side and driver side, with or without glass, window regulator
Side Mirror - passenger side, stock, or both sides in the M3 version
Fender - passenger side
Hood
Bumper - front, M3 style
Windshield
Nose Panel - '97-'99 version
Kidney Grill - left and right, '97-'99 version
Head Light - passenger side, glass "Depo" unit; if you have just the glass lens sans housing, that would probably work
Turn Signal Light - passenger side, stock amber color
Radiator
Various plastic cosmetic cover parts under the hood
Support assembly for the radiator, etc.

FYI, the car is a '98 Sport, Arctic Silver.

[teetime4one]

OUCH
sorry to hear this tonight...good luck with the repair

[Ji Money]

But is the deer OK? J/K

[cali-ti]

sorry to hear about your "meating" with the deer. i've had one myself, but not nearly as bad as yours (the first was across the road and the second decided to turn around just as i was getting there and i tagged its a$$, tore off my driver's side mirror and dented the fender, door panel and rear quarter).

good luck with the repairs!

[thesk8nmidget]

to bad to here about hat check portland's craigslist they had a parts car for sale about a week ago.

could be exactly what you need!

post pictures if you can.

and good luck with the repairs glad everyone is alright!

[J!m]

Originally Posted by go_fast

Wanted:

Door Shell - passenger side and driver side, with or without glass, window regulator
Side Mirror - passenger side, stock, or both sides in the M3 version
Fender - passenger side
Hood
Bumper - front, M3 style
Windshield
Nose Panel - '97-'99 version
Kidney Grill - left and right, '97-'99 version
Head Light - passenger side, glass "Depo" unit; if you have just the glass lens sans housing, that would probably work
Turn Signal Light - passenger side, stock amber color
Radiator
Various plastic cosmetic cover parts under the hood
Support assembly for the radiator, etc.

FYI, the car is a '98 Sport, Arctic Silver.

I'm glad you're OK, and I have some of the parts you are looking for:

Side Mirror - passenger side
Kidney Grill - left and right, '97-'99 version (one side only- not sure which one right now- right side I think)
Radiator
Various plastic cosmetic cover parts under the hood (not sure what I have)

I also have front suspension parts if your allignment person decides you need them...

Parts are from a 1998 sport, bright red. I bought the car new, and never drove in snow... Parts will be 1/2 new cost. PM on the way...

[M3_KILL3R]

sorry always wanted to use that and to see what happens to a car after a deer collision

did you check ebay? i know they sell kidney grills there along with radiators for cheap

[M3_KILL3R]

Ya i have some front suspension things too IE: shocks, springs, sways

[kelso]

i might know someone with just the glass lens for your headlight...ill ask him

[M3_KILL3R]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOSE-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-B...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GRILL...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-N...spagenameZWD1V

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...spagenameZWDVW

all i could find hope it helps

[kelso]

sorry, guy i know only had drivers side glass not passneger side

[gr8knurlin]

I did a little hunting myself this week, I didn't get a deer, I bagged a 2008 Lexus RX400. I'm still waiting on word from my insurance company on whether they are going to write it off, if not I need a new front end also. Luckily I've managed to already find the major componants I need (hoodand grill) I'll fix-er up even if they do write her off. I thought this would be a good oportunity to paint the whole car until I was quoted 8-10K.

Good luck on your repairs,
at least I know I'm not alone.

Ian

[zboot]

I bagged the rear end of a toyota tacoma a month and a half ago. Most of the parts I got from ebay and different forums. I'd suggest looking through bimmerforums if you haven't already started. I created a spreadsheet - found everything I needed on ebay and a few other places, that helped me with pricing stuff on bimmerforums.

[go_fast]

Thanks to all for the well wishes and help in finding parts. Once again this forum has proved to be a tremendous resource for me.

Originally Posted by J!m

I'm glad you're OK, and I have some of the parts you are looking for:

Side Mirror - passenger side
Kidney Grill - left and right, '97-'99 version (one side only- not sure which one right now- right side I think)
Radiator
Various plastic cosmetic cover parts under the hood (not sure what I have)

I also have front suspension parts if your allignment person decides you need them...

Parts are from a 1998 sport, bright red. I bought the car new, and never drove in snow... Parts will be 1/2 new cost. PM on the way...

Thanks J!m, I'll PM you about some of that stuff pretty soon here.

Originally Posted by M3_KILL3R

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOSE-...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-B...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GRILL...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-N...spagenameZWD1V

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...spagenameZWDVW

all i could find hope it helps

That definitely helps, thank you.

Originally Posted by kelso

sorry, guy i know only had drivers side glass not passneger side

No worries, thanks for trying.

Originally Posted by zboot

I bagged the rear end of a toyota tacoma a month and a half ago. Most of the parts I got from ebay and different forums. I'd suggest looking through bimmerforums if you haven't already started. I created a spreadsheet - found everything I needed on ebay and a few other places, that helped me with pricing stuff on bimmerforums.

Good idea. I'll make a post over there right now.

[cali-ti]

Originally Posted by go_fast

Thanks to all for the well wishes and help in finding parts. Once again this forum has proved to be a tremendous resource for me.

318ti.org ... FTW!