BMW 850i with mods

i just started my first attempt ever at modifying a die cast. it's a BMW 850i in 1:18 made by Road Tough (i think it's Yat-Ming) i got it as a gift and ever since, i've felt it could use some more detail, and more style.

i plan to leave it in mettalic green, i just put some chrome rims on it (i think about 16inch), i will put a single 3" exhaust pipe out the back, a Mercedes Benz CLK GTR front bumper on it, and i am still deciding if i should go for the ducktail rear wing or a GT wing or both, any ideas?

inside i plan to put an ALPINE TYPE-R 15" sub in the boot (trunk), and i am going to put a PS2 in the glovebox with a screen on the passenger side dash. i want to put a couple of cold air intakes and a strut brace under the bonnet but that will come last.

so far i've tried to either scratch build parts or find a "donor" (the bumper, wings and wheels all came off a $3 plastic toy at the $2 shop) i would buy some proper rims but i cant find them in Oz and cant be bothered to import some from the US.

oh, and i intend to paint the interior in black and grey and use felt for carpet. i'll try to get pics when i finish.

Sounds nice... Can't wait for ´pics

Cant wait for pics!

should i go for the ducktail wing, the GT wing or both?

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Gotta show us soem pcis. I dont even know what an 850 looks like!

Gotta show us soem pcis. I dont even know what an 850 looks like!

http://www.tillmansgermancar.com/cool_cars/cool_cars_bmw850/bmw_850i.jpg

That is an ugly car... skip the pics... *leaves thread*

i know it's ugly, thats why i am going to mod it.

and pics are coming, i just need to paint the bumper and the wing (i chose ducktail) then i can fit them and get photos.

That's it!! First thing next year I'm getting an 850i. I like its unique style...

Uniqe Style? Its looks like an Oldmobile lol

:eek: HOW DARE YOU DISGRACE THE BMW 8-SERIES BY MODIFYING IT!

Dude, I'm sorry, but the 8-series is probably one of thee most unique car styles ever designed, and it's pure classic. I really thinkg you should leave the 8-series the way it is, it such a beautiful car. G35 I HATE YOU NOW AFTER YOU SAID THE CAR IS UGLY! HOW DARE YOU lol.

That's it!! First thing next year I'm getting an 850i. I like its unique style...

I really need one of 'em too, preferably the 850CSi.

Dude, I'm sorry, but the 8-series is probably one of thee most unique car styles ever designed, and it's pure classic. I really thinkg you should leave the 8-series the way it is, it such a beautiful car

dont worry, the way i will mod is so that at any point i can unclip the bumpers and put it back to how it was.

Uniqe Style? Its looks like an Oldmobile lol

What??? You don't like my car? :thefinger
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j/k You're still cool. :)



And what the heck does a ducktail wing look like?

and what the heck does a ducktail wing look like?


^What he said......

Oh btw hobbes, I found some Diecast 1/18 8-series made by Revell, and they look really sick, but I don't know what the price is. One website I found it from where it was sold out said $99 US, and this ither place still might have it in stock but is closed until jan 4th, and won't give the price or if they have it or not. Here, they have pics: http://www.scale18.com/cgi-bin/browse18?c0=Manufacturer%3AREVELL+&c1=Make%3ABMW+&c2=*

They make 840Cis, 850is, 850Cis and 850CSi(MMMM YES!)

this is a ducktail wing, mine is a bit different but it gives the basic idea

http://www.j-engine.jp/image/tuning/ducktail02.jpg

think of it on the trunk andd you get the idea

www.scale18.com
The guy lives in Canada, so if you live in Lower US. It may take up to 4 weeks for him to ship, But he & his wife are VERY friendly & i recomend that you use him :-).

www.scale18.com

Errrr.........I think that was the site I recommended too.........except you know him personally?

this is a ducktail wing, mine is a bit different but it gives the basic idea

http://www.j-engine.jp/image/tuning/ducktail02.jpg

think of it on the trunk andd you get the idea

Oh, so it looks like a ducktail then?

how do i post pictures on this sit

HOW DARE YOU DISGRACE THE BMW 8-SERIES BY MODIFYING IT!

Dude, I'm sorry, but the 8-series is probably one of thee most unique car styles ever designed, and it's pure classic. I really thinkg you should leave the 8-series the way it is, it such a beautiful car. G35 I HATE YOU NOW AFTER YOU SAID THE CAR IS UGLY! HOW DARE YOU lol.

over reacting kid.

dude i like it wen you gonna mod that vehicle, especially with the ducktail wing(are we 2 the only who knows how it looks like)
what color are you gonna paint it?

a Foldgers' exhaust on a luxury BMW? A rice spoiler on a luxury BMW? That is like this post...it just shouldnt be.

(Edit by mod: Say something like in your original post again, and you can have a nice vacation.)

how do i post pictures on this sit

Dont hi-jack threads, and read the FAQ at the top of the forum.

Pics PICS pics PICS pics PICS pics PICS pics PICS

this is a ducktail wing, mine is a bit different but it gives the basic idea

http://www.j-engine.jp/image/tuning/ducktail02.jpg

think of it on the trunk andd you get the idea


its called....duck bill, not duck tail. because it looks like a duck bill. also known as a whale tail. also:

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dont post a thread about a car you modified or anything without posting pics.

lol ok, i really do like the 850. Who makes it? i wanna buy one.

What's with the sudden change G35?

The only ones I knmow that makes 850i's is Maisto and Ertl...

*goes to find a model* They are cool looking. I especially like the one Handsome Rob had in Italian Job

The only ones I knmow that makes 850i's is Maisto and Ertl...

My other post

Oh btw hobbes, I found some Diecast 1/18 8-series made by Revell , and they look really sick, but I don't know what the price is. One website I found it from where it was sold out said $99 US, and this ither place still might have it in stock but is closed until jan 4th, and won't give the price or if they have it or not. Here, they have pics: http://www.scale18.com/cgi-bin/browse18?c0=Manufacturer%3AREVELL+&c1=Make%3ABMW+&c2=*

They make 840Cis, 850is, 850Cis and 850CSi(MMMM YES!)

:biggrin:

*goes to find a model* They are cool looking. I especially like the one Handsome Rob had in Italian Job

Like this:
http://www.fast-autos.net/bmw/850.jpg

http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3031016.001/1015big.jpg

Ya like that one. I like the headlights

if anybody is looking to buy a diecast of this DO NOT BUY A YAT MING or ROAD TOUGH brand one, they are crap, the interior is just moulded in grey with little detail, the engine is a block with some black plastic on top, the wheels look cheap, and the colours arent too good.

it's only redeeming features are, it has a nicely moulded body, and the underside has all the suspension parts, just that they are all detail-less

i had to change my plan a few days ago, i now am going to add wheel arch flares to fit my wheels. i bought a Bburrago Porsche 911 for $12 to use as a donor but i forgot that Porsches have fat rear tyres, so now i need wheel arch flares to accomodate them.

dont post a thread about a car you modified or anything without posting pics.

Why not?

Ya like that one. I like the headlights

http://www.e31.net/pics/850_30small.jpg
http://www.e31.net/pics/850_29small.jpg
http://www.e31.net/pics/850_28small.jpg
http://www.e31.net/pics/850_32small.jpg

the 850CSi^^ is my all-time favorite car. It just so perfect to me. I dont like the red, but black is teh shit with that 850.

http://www.e31.net/pics/850_35small.jpg

http://www.e31.net/pics/850_24small.jpg


THis website really shows how unique the BMW 8-Series is if you read all the info. www.e31.net

I like the Black better than the red. And it needs a spoiler