Can someone explain why the price difference? In these bumpers, thanks!

theplayer · 01-19-2009, 11:55 PM

I've been looking into modding and whats available for the car I want to buy(330i) and I found the M3 front bumper thats available for the E90 made by two sponsors: 1st: ******** 2nd: Arqray. Now I'm confused why is it that the one made by Arqray is priced at $1,500.00!! Not including paint or shipping! And the one made by ******** is only like I think $600.00? I'm assuming there made of different stuff, but I mean is it really worth it to go with the one priced at $1,500.00? I mean that's alot of money!
So if you guys know please explain. I've included a link of the Arquay one, and so you guys know what I'm talking about, please forgive me if I missed it I'm sure I didn't after looking threw that thread for what it is made of, soo if I missed it sorry.

Link: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...3+front+bumper

Thanks, theplayer

theplayer · 01-20-2009, 05:29 PM

Anyone?

magmd · 01-20-2009, 06:30 PM

One is made in china...by who knows what company.

Other is made in japan...you pay for the name (made by 3D/Studie), which is supposed to translate into quality.

But I have yet to see either piece in person, so I cannot comment on fitment. Only assume the ****** product is inferior in the CF process, and maybe the fitment.

Kev · 01-20-2009, 07:04 PM

The ******** one is supposed to be ABS plastic, which is a little more flexible and lighter than FRP / fiberglass.

theplayer · 01-20-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

The ******** one is supposed to be ABS plastic, which is a little more flexible and lighter than FRP / fiberglass.

Is it a bad idea to buy from ********? I mean material wise, where I live there are nice paved roads, no rocks and such, soo is the ABS plastic bad?

roadkillrob · 01-20-2009, 08:31 PM

Generally I would take ABS over FRP/fiberglass anyday!

Kev · 01-20-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

Generally I would take ABS over FRP/fiberglass anyday!

As Rob said above,

ABS > FRP

theplayer · 01-20-2009, 08:53 PM

What is our OEM bumper made of?

pdjafari · 01-20-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by theplayer

What is our OEM bumper made of?

I would guess either urethane or ABS plastic

theplayer · 01-20-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdjafari

I would guess either urethane or ABS plastic

Cool so ABS plastic is the best way to go

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