European Rear Bumper

imolazhp_ci · 08-23-2008, 04:31 AM

hey. i was wondering where i could get a euro rear bumper. i got rear ended, super low speed impact but i need a new bumper cover and would like to get the euro rear, but my dealer said BMW won't let US dealers order Euro parts that aren't dot approved anymore... any help would be appreciated.

Matjo · 08-23-2008, 06:24 AM

Buy one on Ebay, co.uk/fr/es/de...

imolazhp_ci · 08-23-2008, 07:04 AM

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Buy one on Ebay, co.uk/fr/es/de...

no luck. already looked.

Matjo · 08-23-2008, 07:12 AM

Well then I will have to buy one here in Sweden and send it to you lol

zuendi · 08-23-2008, 10:03 AM

Whats the different between the Euro and US version?

Thx Zuendi

imolazhp_ci · 08-23-2008, 03:03 PM

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Whats the different between the Euro and US version?

Thx Zuendi

no reflectors. i could get them filled... but over time they will start to cave in and look bad.

imolazhp_ci · 08-23-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Matjo

Well then I will have to buy one here in Sweden and send it to you lol

is that actually a feasible option?

epbrown · 08-23-2008, 03:15 PM

Just so I'm clear - the body shop is saying that if they fill and paint the reflectors on your new US bumper, it'll eventually collapse in?

Matjo · 08-23-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci

is that actually a feasible option?

Sure why not

imolazhp_ci · 08-24-2008, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by epbrown

Just so I'm clear - the body shop is saying that if they fill and paint the reflectors on your new US bumper, it'll eventually collapse in?

yep. they said because its just an open circle...if they bondo it, it will eventually collapse/cave in. and the only other option is fiberglassing it, which isn't "a favorable" option. so the only correct way of doing it would be to get a euro bumper or just paint the reflectors.

nmulax · 08-26-2008, 11:55 AM

If you had them painted, obviously the front's no problem since it's just a reflector.
But what about the rear? Is there any chance of the light showing through the paint at night (my cars Silver Grey)?

BlackSapphireZ · 08-27-2008, 09:39 AM

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yep. they said because its just an open circle...if they bondo it, it will eventually collapse/cave in. and the only other option is fiberglassing it, which isn't "a favorable" option. so the only correct way of doing it would be to get a euro bumper or just paint the reflectors.

fiberglass from the inside, bondo from the outside paint and it'll be hell of a lot cheaper than a new bumper.

imolazhp_ci · 08-27-2008, 12:23 PM

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fiberglass from the inside, bondo from the outside paint and it'll be hell of a lot cheaper than a new bumper.

it's availability that is the problem, cost is a non issue, since insurance is paying. i'm also getting a free OEM carbon fiber rear lip spoiler and a rear wheel refinished that has some curb rash.

bananana · 08-27-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

If you had them painted, obviously the front's no problem since it's just a reflector.
But what about the rear? Is there any chance of the light showing through the paint at night (my cars Silver Grey)?

ive painted my reflectors. if you look carefully there is a bit of light that comes off the edges but it is not noticeable at all

my car is black sapphire btw.

tom_48 · 08-27-2008, 05:17 PM

When you paint your deflectors, don't you have to un plug them and leave them like this forever??????????

nmulax · 08-27-2008, 05:34 PM

Well, only the rear ones have bulbs, and if you unplug those it'll probably throw a code.
If you ever decide to go back to stock, a dealer can order replacement reflectors for like $13/each.

MMMazing07 · 08-27-2008, 05:48 PM

all this for a damn reflector jeez. just live with it. and your car is imola....the rear reflectors practically blend with the paint

imolazhp_ci · 08-27-2008, 11:46 PM

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all this for a damn reflector jeez. just live with it. and your car is imola....the rear reflectors practically blend with the paint

my car isn't imola. read: imolazhp_ci. not. imolaE86 or imolaMcoupe. since when does the M Coupe have any variation of ZHP or Ci as a designation.

lalo///M · 10-04-2008, 02:31 AM

Well, If you want the Euro Rear Bumper version, you can try buy one from a BMW dealer in Mexico, all the Z4M sold here are euro version. It's just an idea and it's closer too.

Z4HN · 10-04-2008, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci

my car isn't imola. read: imolazhp_ci. not. imolaE86 or imolaMcoupe. since when does the M Coupe have any variation of ZHP or Ci as a designation.

Nice job being an ass.

imolazhp_ci · 10-04-2008, 03:12 AM

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Well, If you want the Euro Rear Bumper version, you can try buy one from a BMW dealer in Mexico, all the Z4M sold here are euro version. It's just an idea and it's closer too.

great idea. thank you. however, i already had the reflectors painted.

sales@ESSTuning · 10-04-2008, 10:31 AM

MIne have been filled in for awhile and they are holding up fine. Unplugging the bulb does not throw any codes.

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nmulax Brigadier General 378 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Well, only the rear ones have bulbs, and if you unplug those it'll probably throw a code. If you ever decide to go back to stock, a dealer can order replacement reflectors for like $13/each. __________________
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MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 180 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	all this for a damn reflector jeez. just live with it. and your car is imola....the rear reflectors practically blend with the paint
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sales@ESSTuning 390 Rep 3,149 Posts Drives: ESS M3 / M4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: AZ iTrader: (6)	MIne have been filled in for awhile and they are holding up fine. Unplugging the bulb does not throw any codes.
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