Is it ok to drive without a front bumper short distances?

djpeetur · 02-16-2009, 05:20 PM

I have my front bumper sold, but my new bumper doesnt get in until later, is it ok to drive without a bumper short distance like to and from work, which is only 2 miles away?

methodtim · 02-16-2009, 05:25 PM

OMG ghetto.

And I think not having a bumper makes your car street illegal. Cops could cite you (but they'd probably just laugh instead).

jetblk328i · 02-16-2009, 05:28 PM

lol get a bike, take the bus, or jog instead lol...not only would you look really funny but as someone said before me, i believe it is illegal.

BzsBimmer · 02-16-2009, 05:39 PM

Also giving BMW drivers a bad name... ghetto anyone?

Drive it like you stole it!
I don't think it's illegal but driving without a hood is I believe

E90SLAM · 02-16-2009, 05:40 PM

you will get a "fix-it" ticket....
i remember i saw it on "Speeders" before....

CyberGypsy · 02-16-2009, 06:37 PM

I saw a ghetto BMW with duct tape holding the corner of the bumper on.

E90SLAM · 02-16-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberGypsy

I saw a ghetto BMW with duct tape holding the corner of the bumper on.

jetblk328i · 02-16-2009, 06:52 PM

possible target for vandals?

Devin · 02-16-2009, 06:53 PM

If your bumper comes next week or something. Drive the car
If youndo get pulled over tell the cop that you are going to the auto shop to put the bumper on right now. If he still gives you a ticket. Take the car ( with the new bumper on ) to the station they should get rid of the ticket.
If not take it to court show them pics with it bumper on and you will not be fined..

I've had this ticket 2 times lol. One in my turbo civic. Intercooler was big and the bumper needed to be cut... same case in my old S4

lpphreakx06 · 02-16-2009, 07:08 PM

Drove without my grilles for a day. no air restrictions baby (for the scoops) LOL

E90SLAM · 02-16-2009, 07:12 PM

its not illegal until you get caught...

wj4 · 02-16-2009, 07:17 PM

Sure it's OK. My buddy did it in his car when his upgraded FMIC didn't clear the stock bumper. He was too lazy to put it back on for a while so he drove the car w/o a front bumper for 2 or so weeks, lol.

mekeni · 02-16-2009, 08:08 PM

I wouldn't do it, I would rather drive the other car.

HermesRider · 02-16-2009, 08:09 PM

That is embarrasingly ghetto. Would be less ghetto to be seen waiting at the bus stop IMO

Psylight · 02-16-2009, 08:46 PM

Dont do it.

gos · 02-16-2009, 08:58 PM

Bumper, or bumper cover?

There's nothing structural about the plastic bumper cover. So long as the big piece of metal/rubber/foam is still intact underneath, not sure why anyone would care.

GregL · 02-16-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gos

Bumper, or bumper cover?

There's nothing structural about the plastic bumper cover. So long as the big piece of metal/rubber/foam is still intact underneath, not sure why anyone would care.

+1 I was about to say the same thing.

blue2fire · 02-16-2009, 10:07 PM

I wouldnt but there is nothing that will hurt the car.
BTW: I assumed only the cover is missing, is the actual bumper still intact?

darkphantom · 02-16-2009, 10:51 PM

make sure you're driving realllllll slow, as the radiator wil be exposed =/ wouldn't want holes in that...nor the intercooler...

bsamoul · 02-16-2009, 11:01 PM

hella ghetto but i'd probably do it if we were talking short distances

blue2fire · 02-17-2009, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkphantom

make sure you're driving realllllll slow, as the radiator wil be exposed =/ wouldn't want holes in that...nor the intercooler...

does he have one?

bsamoul · 02-17-2009, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by blue2fire

does he have one?

nope, only 335's do

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jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	lol get a bike, take the bus, or jog instead lol...not only would you look really funny but as someone said before me, i believe it is illegal.
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CyberGypsy Lieutenant 15 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Key West iTrader: (0)	I saw a ghetto BMW with duct tape holding the corner of the bumper on.
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Devin street racer 16 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 97 Supra TT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Valley Stream,NY iTrader: (0)	If your bumper comes next week or something. Drive the car If youndo get pulled over tell the cop that you are going to the auto shop to put the bumper on right now. If he still gives you a ticket. Take the car ( with the new bumper on ) to the station they should get rid of the ticket. If not take it to court show them pics with it bumper on and you will not be fined.. I've had this ticket 2 times lol. One in my turbo civic. Intercooler was big and the bumper needed to be cut... same case in my old S4
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wj4 Major General 335 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	Sure it's OK. My buddy did it in his car when his upgraded FMIC didn't clear the stock bumper. He was too lazy to put it back on for a while so he drove the car w/o a front bumper for 2 or so weeks, lol.
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mekeni Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 242 Posts Drives: LCI E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cowtown iTrader: (4)	I wouldn't do it, I would rather drive the other car.
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HermesRider Captain 56 Rep 974 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	That is embarrasingly ghetto. Would be less ghetto to be seen waiting at the bus stop IMO
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gos Captain 27 Rep 959 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Bumper, or bumper cover? There's nothing structural about the plastic bumper cover. So long as the big piece of metal/rubber/foam is still intact underneath, not sure why anyone would care. __________________ -- 330xi SG/Terra/Burl -- ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, Sirius, PDC
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blue2fire Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,279 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Location, Location, Location iTrader: (8)	I wouldnt but there is nothing that will hurt the car. BTW: I assumed only the cover is missing, is the actual bumper still intact?
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darkphantom Banned 595 Rep 5,946 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	make sure you're driving realllllll slow, as the radiator wil be exposed =/ wouldn't want holes in that...nor the intercooler...
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