Never a good way to start the day....

BimmerOne · 12-22-2010, 08:57 AM

As my mother was backing out of the driveway the morning, she 'forgot' that my car was behind hers and backed right into it. I guess the rearview cameras are useless if you don't look at the screen! Anyhow, I'm not here to vent. There are some scratches in between the two front grilles, and I'll probably fix this myself (very inconspicuous area). The only other damage is that the passenger side grill insert is no longer connected at the bottom. Although it won't pop out, the bottom part can be pulled up 1/2". Do I need to replace the grill?

Also, should I be looking for damage elsewhere?

hipnotic · 12-22-2010, 09:44 AM

most likely if the grill is damaged it will need replacement or if the grill is bulging out

jimf15e · 12-22-2010, 09:59 AM

Kind of funny - you drive a BMW yet live with your parents.

ZoomZoom · 12-22-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jimf15e

Kind of funny - you drive a BMW yet live with your parents.

Easy fix...Move out!

BimmerOne · 12-22-2010, 10:20 AM

Visiting for the holidays - nice try though.

BimmerOne · 12-22-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by josh06lau

most likely if the grill is damaged it will need replacement or if the grill is bulging out

Thank you for answering the question without useless banter. Does anyone else have experience with these grilles?

wrickem · 12-22-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jimf15e

Kind of funny - you drive a BMW yet live with your parents.

Maybe his parents live with him in his house.

OP, you'll probably need a new kidney since it now moves around. Could have been worse though! Good luck

Bslaw83 · 12-22-2010, 11:09 AM

step 1: send her to a nursing home

step 2: sell her car as she will no longer need it

step 3: buy a new kidney grill

problem solved

Kruz · 12-22-2010, 11:11 AM

He obviously lives in mom's basement or he would have the garage spot.

Bslaw83 · 12-22-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Kruz

He obviously lives in mom's basement or he would have the garage spot.

possibly in the garage?

07E92TT · 12-22-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jimf15e

Kind of funny - you drive a BMW yet live with your parents.

you're an idiot.

fdriller9 · 12-22-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jimf15e

Kind of funny - you drive a BMW yet live with your parents.

I'm a junior in college and still live with my parents.....well during breaks and summer.

07E92TT · 12-22-2010, 01:13 PM

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I'm a junior in college and still live with my parents.....well during breaks and summer.

and just what do you think you're doing driving a BMW?

wizardsway · 12-22-2010, 03:14 PM

I like the way someone asks a question and the get torn apart and ridiculed. why does is matter if he lives at home and drives a BMW. I guess only rich snobby assholes that do nothing but put down others are allowed to drive them oh wait those are the same ones that buy them and sit them in there garage and don't put any miles on it.

TheStigsTwin · 12-22-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerOne

Thank you for answering the question without useless banter. Does anyone else have experience with these grilles?

They are easy to pull out, there are two tabs on top and two on bottom, pull down (or up) and then pull grill out. Easy fix, order some blackened ones and upgrade. Think of it as an Christmas present from Mom.

BimmerOne · 12-23-2010, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wizardsway

I like the way someone asks a question and the get torn apart and ridiculed. why does is matter if he lives at home and drives a BMW. I guess only rich snobby assholes that do nothing but put down others are allowed to drive them oh wait those are the same ones that buy them and sit them in there garage and don't put any miles on it.

Thank you for realizing this. Somehow visiting my parents for the holidays is not acceptable on this site. The purpose of this site is to share information and help eachother out, not tear someone apart when they ask for simple advice. To put it bluntly; if you don't have anything productive to say - say nothing at all.

BimmerOne · 12-23-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by TheStigsTwin

They are easy to pull out, there are two tabs on top and two on bottom, pull down (or up) and then pull grill out. Easy fix, order some blackened ones and upgrade. Think of it as an Christmas present from Mom.

Thanks for the advice. How can I be sure that it's just the kidney grill that needs replacing? Are there any interior clips that may be damaged?

djhyro · 12-23-2010, 01:24 AM

did you try to snap the grill back in place? just wondering if the snap tabs are still good and it just popped out of place..if the only other damage are scratches (no dents/paint spider, etc) then everything else should be fine.. your mom probably wasn't on the gas while in reverse so it was probably a tad harder than a love tap..at worst

dtc100 · 12-23-2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerOne

As my mother was backing out of the driveway the morning, she 'forgot' that my car was behind hers and backed right into it. I guess the rearview cameras are useless if you don't look at the screen! Anyhow, I'm not here to vent. There are some scratches in between the two front grilles, and I'll probably fix this myself (very inconspicuous area). The only other damage is that the passenger side grill insert is no longer connected at the bottom. Although it won't pop out, the bottom part can be pulled up 1/2". Do I need to replace the grill?

Also, should I be looking for damage elsewhere?

Try to see if it was just being popped out by impact. Pull the lose part out a little then press the bottom part down firmly while pushing it back in to see if it will reseat. There are famale tabs and male tabs, they must work together.

Don't feel too bad, my wife backed her car into a fire hydrant, smashed right into the backup camera.

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BimmerOne Private 13 Rep 89 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325xi - SGM Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Never a good way to start the day.... As my mother was backing out of the driveway the morning, she 'forgot' that my car was behind hers and backed right into it. I guess the rearview cameras are useless if you don't look at the screen! Anyhow, I'm not here to vent. There are some scratches in between the two front grilles, and I'll probably fix this myself (very inconspicuous area). The only other damage is that the passenger side grill insert is no longer connected at the bottom. Although it won't pop out, the bottom part can be pulled up 1/2". Do I need to replace the grill? Also, should I be looking for damage elsewhere?
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wizardsway Jim 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lakeland, Fl. iTrader: (0)	I like the way someone asks a question and the get torn apart and ridiculed. why does is matter if he lives at home and drives a BMW. I guess only rich snobby assholes that do nothing but put down others are allowed to drive them oh wait those are the same ones that buy them and sit them in there garage and don't put any miles on it. __________________ 2006 325I 6 speed manual jet black ASA JH8 18" wheels HANKOOK VENTUS S1 EVO XL tires Wife's BMW 2007 328i
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djhyro Enlisted Member 0 Rep 43 Posts Drives: '08 e92 xi Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 335xi e92 [0.00]	did you try to snap the grill back in place? just wondering if the snap tabs are still good and it just popped out of place..if the only other damage are scratches (no dents/paint spider, etc) then everything else should be fine.. your mom probably wasn't on the gas while in reverse so it was probably a tad harder than a love tap..at worst
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