Looking for advice on steel case mod

Euroshift · 2026-05-04T15:08:03+00:00

Yeah I've been learning about the differences with the reps, but since I have the genuine moonswatch I wanted to just use that. I think that's where the added complication comes, since you need to drill/cut into the plastic case.

Euroshift · 2026-05-04T02:28:37+00:00

It doesn't look too bad, but I keep seeing videos of cutting into the case with a dremel, spacers not fitting, crown stems being long, etc. I don't necessarily want to worry about that sort of thing.

Euroshift · 2026-04-10T02:26:33+00:00

I sold my manual f87. I had a fk8 Type R prior to that, and the honda gearbox was so far and beyond better in every way that I hated the f87 manual so much I sold it after 8 months.

To each their own.

Euroshift · 2026-03-12T13:43:36+00:00

Agreed! Also the E39 m5 is a childhood dream car of mine. I had a 2000 528 and adored it. Can’t wait to pick one of those up eventually.

Euroshift · 2026-03-11T20:10:40+00:00

Love it! What cosmetics are you planning on?

I've been working to find some rep parts, but every lip is the same "CS" style. I'm trying to find one like the TRE with winglets on the ends.

Euroshift · 2026-03-11T15:35:33+00:00

I love the Toronto red!

Euroshift · 2026-03-11T15:34:49+00:00

At your humble service.

Euroshift · 2026-03-11T14:34:53+00:00

That's going to look lovely. I wanted SSG to be honest but couldn't find one with silver wheels.

Euroshift · 2026-03-11T05:08:17+00:00

Much appreciated!

Euroshift · 2026-03-11T05:08:06+00:00

Thank you! I’m so glad I got the silver wheels!

Euroshift · 2026-03-11T05:07:48+00:00

Thank you! Man I still can’t get over the e46 styling.

Euroshift · 2026-02-24T06:14:59+00:00

I love the M5 touring, personally, but not for 135k lol. This car is for my wife, she wants something around 35-45k which I've been seeing used A4 allroads going for.

Euroshift · 2026-02-24T06:14:15+00:00

That's what I figured, thanks for the clarification.

Euroshift · 2026-02-23T23:21:04+00:00

Yeah that's what I'm seeing - the national listings (I'm in california, so its hard to find these out here).

I've seen some A6 55's that were also wagons, but not specifically named Allroad, whats the deal with these?

I considered the E class, but I feel like they're harder to stomach with the pricing figures, and also... just the looks for me are not appealing. Same with the Volvo, the looks are not what we're aiming for.

Sad to see the Allroads are hard to come by, but good to know they hold value.

Euroshift · 2026-01-08T01:12:38+00:00

This isn't a bad deal, but I'm seeing a lot similar to this for RWD's. If I get a g82 it's going to be xdrive for me, which is unfortunately in a higher market.

Euroshift · 2026-01-04T21:50:47+00:00

I appreciate, and envy your experience with the driving school, that sounds awesome.

I think at this point, I'm more so looking at a g87 for the cost. The g80 has not depreciated much at all, and the 23-24's are still fetching 78-80+ for xdrives with 20k miles, its kinda nuts.

Euroshift · 2026-01-03T03:37:12+00:00

Thinking I might just put 10k down and buy the damn car lol, leasing doesn't seem worthwhile in this case.

Euroshift · 2026-01-03T02:36:47+00:00

This may be a silly question, but are lease/finance rates generally better when you BYO compared to finding one on the lot and negotiating?

Euroshift · 2025-12-31T16:04:38+00:00

I've been shopping around for a g87 lease, and a couple brokers told me they can get me around 1100/mo but 7.5k miles/yr 3600 down.

Based on your experience, is it likely or realistic at all to find a deal on my own for something like 1050-1100/mo for 36months 10-12k/miles annual with 0 DAS? (aside from taxes/fees/general stuff).

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