[plking]

Hey guys,

The people behind RaceSkids | Custom Skid Plates is interested in making a skid plate and an aluminum underpanel for the M5 front bumper. As a 540 owner moving to an M5 bumper and highly annoyed at paying big bucks for more crappy BMW plastic, I'd really like to see this part made.

The main thing they need is someone with an M5 to visit them in the Vancouver WA so they can get it measured and fabbed. whoever does this will get a great discount. Who can go by their shop???

See this post on bimmerforums for more info and to contact them. I'm posting here so we can for sure get a V8 E39 with M5 bumper.

Custom E39 Skid plate. - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum

Thanks!

 

[Nabio]

I'd buy it.

 

[E55AMG2]

Im pretty sure they are the same between the two cars. At least according to RealOEM

RealOEM.com Part Cross-reference

 

[Tj Hunter]

DANG IT, why can I not be closer! I would be there in a second, it would be VERY nice to get an aluminum plate to replace OEM.

 

[DrFraserCrane]

if i were closer, Id help out.

watching for progress though

 

[M55555]

Would be great if this can shield my SS collector pipes.

 

[russap5]

Someone PLEASE go do this!! I have been trying to get one made for a while now. I currently have no underbody panel. Do everyone on the board a favor!!

 

[M55555]

Calling JCM55555

 

[freakshoww]

I'm in Vancouver BC
It's about 5h away

 

[russap5]

Calling JCM55555

He's a good 3hrs away.. but I'll pitch in gas money! :noSMG:

 

[M55555]

He's a good 3hrs away.. but I'll pitch in gas money! :noSMG:

I'd pitch in also. Plus, I'd assume he'd get a free one. I don't think he'd mind the drive. We all know how he loves those tunnels. :M5launch:

 

[tacoma330ci]

I'm in Tacoma, 2003 540 Msport...

Hi all,

I can get down there, didn't find the bimmerforums post and the link is bad. I'm in tacoma, wa, about 2 hours away. M5 bumper and all that from the factory... So what's the deal, does the guy who's car they measure get one for their trouble?

 

[M55555]

Hi all,

I can get down there, didn't find the bimmerforums post and the link is bad. I'm in tacoma, wa, about 2 hours away. M5 bumper and all that from the factory... So what's the deal, does the guy who's car they measure get one for their trouble?

Thanks for stepping up man. Work it out with the guy who is making it (he's the OP on bimmerforums). If you can't access it, PM me your info and I'll get it to the guy.

EDIT:
Looks like post got deleted. Probably non-sponsor I'm assuming.

Try to get in contact with the company direct:
http://www.raceskids.com/joomla/

Keep us posted!

EDIT:
Nevermind. I think that site is down also.

 

[thebigreddog]

Hey guys I just happen to live in Portland (Oregon). I can try to get ahold of these guys and see if I can help. My spoiler pan is in good shape so I shouldn't need to buy one just yet, but I can certainly get them started. It will give me a chance to look at the bottom of my beast too. I tried the link to the bimmer forum, but it didn't work. Can someone post the number and I'll give them a call.

 

[thebigreddog]

Aw, missed M55555's post. I'll try to get ahold of them through his link.

 

[russap5]

The guy is on bimmerforums, member name "ejnight". Here is the thread asking for assistance from an M5:

Need a v8/m bunper E39 for skid plate test fit. - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum

Also, I PMd the guy asking for an email address and linking him to this thread.

 

[M55555]

Here's the contact info I found on Google:

Mr. Eric Jason
Company Name: Race Skids
Street Address: 5602 ne skyport way
City: Portland
Province/State: OR
Country/Region: United States
Zip: 97218
Telephone: 1-503-288-9898
Website: http://www.raceskids.com

 

[thebigreddog]

Thanks, I'll give them a buzz and see what I can work out.

 

[M55555]

Thanks, I'll give them a buzz and see what I can work out.

Keep us posted. Thanks for stepping up guys :goldcup:

 

[russap5]

I heard back from the guy. If you're interested in being a test car please email Eric here: [email protected]

Man you guys are fast! With our powers combined, WE. ARE. M5BOARD!