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Old 03-15-2006, 02:39 PM   #1
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Can someone w/ an E46 sedan take some measurements for me?

I need the dimensions of:
1) the flat area of the rear bumper below the molding.
2) the area on the rear doors under the molding.

Keep in mind that this is for sticker dimensions on the race car -- if there's venting or other crap, I can't put stickers over it, so it's not a included in the measurement.

Thanks!

Edit: Preferably take the measurements on a non-M-Technic/ZHP car. Even better if it's '99-01.
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Old 03-15-2006, 02:56 PM   #2
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I need the dimensions of:
1) the flat area of the rear bumper below the molding.
2) the area on the rear doors under the molding.

Keep in mind that this is for sticker dimensions on the race car -- if there's venting or other crap, I can't put stickers over it, so it's not a included in the measurement.

Thanks!

Edit: Preferably take the measurements on a non-M-Technic/ZHP car. Even better if it's '99-01.
I can do that tonight for you, if you want. I don't see how a ZHP or not matters as far as the doors.
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Old 03-15-2006, 02:57 PM   #3
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I can do that tonight for you, if you want. I don't see how a ZHP or not matters as far as the doors.
I'll take anythign for starters. I just have this vague recollection that the rear bumpers are different.
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Old 03-15-2006, 02:57 PM   #4
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I need the dimensions of:
1) the flat area of the rear bumper below the molding.
2) the area on the rear doors under the molding.

Keep in mind that this is for sticker dimensions on the race car -- if there's venting or other crap, I can't put stickers over it, so it's not a included in the measurement.

Thanks!

Edit: Preferably take the measurements on a non-M-Technic/ZHP car. Even better if it's '99-01.
In the future, if you're going to keep referring to the referigerator (I mean... 323) as "the race car" you should capitalize it, use italics, increase it in size and/or put it in bold. Allow me to demonstrate:

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Keep in mind that this is for sticker dimensions on the race car -- if there's venting or other crap, I can't put stickers over it. . .
See how easy?
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Old 03-15-2006, 03:02 PM   #5
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In the future, if you're going to keep referring to the referigerator (I mean... 323) as "the race car" you should capitalize it, use italics, increase it in size and/or put it in bold. Allow me to demonstrate:



See how easy?
Sorry, I'll refer to the RACE CAR in this fashion from here on out. It's Jed approved.
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Old 03-15-2006, 03:11 PM   #6
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I'll take anythign for starters. I just have this vague recollection that the rear bumpers are different.
The rear bumper is quite different. The plastic side skirts are also different, though the door skins should be the same on all E46 sedans.
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Old 03-15-2006, 04:30 PM   #7
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The rear bumper is quite different. The plastic side skirts are also different, though the door skins should be the same on all E46 sedans.
Exactly. I'll get the door dimensions tonight.
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Old 03-15-2006, 04:32 PM   #8
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Someone else just got them for me...

8x23" on the doors, 8.5x55" on the bumper.

Thanks, though!
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Someone else just got them for me...

8x23" on the doors, 8.5x55" on the bumper.

Thanks, though!
No problem.
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Old 03-15-2006, 06:42 PM   #10
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In the future, if you're going to keep referring to the referigerator (I mean... 323) as "the race car" you should capitalize it, use italics, increase it in size and/or put it in bold. Allow me to demonstrate:



See how easy?


Excuse me, but the MAR is that way.
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