Front Bumper

Messiah62 · 09-08-2011, 06:42 PM

So I am an idiot... While at a stop light a bug bit me in the leg and my front bumper barely tapped this F350's tow hitch. I back backed back up and it ripped of my front license plate bracket and plate. It did manage to put a decent scratch on the bumper.

I am looking to either just buy another bracket and mount it, or buy a whole new bumper and bracket.

Is the BMW aerodynamic kit bumper the M Sport kit bumper?

Thanks

Shahaed · 09-08-2011, 06:58 PM

I bet the guy in the F-350 was just sitting there looking out of his rear view mirror laughing. The answer to your question is yes, or at least I think so. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Tee212 · 09-08-2011, 07:12 PM

sounds like the mod bug bit you instead lol

Messiah62 · 09-08-2011, 08:30 PM

Actually i dont even think the F350 drive noticed. A regular bump will cost about $450 new + paint + labor. so im thinking liek $650-750 If the performance bumper is $200 more... why not.

Ghoti · 09-08-2011, 11:54 PM

At least for pre-LCI e9Xs, the aero kit and m-tech kit were different (the m-tech was more $). I believe for some of the newer years, one of these kits isn't available yet, but I could be wrong. Might want to contact your dealership.

Messiah62 · 09-09-2011, 07:17 AM

what is the difference between the aero kit and the mtech kit? Pics?

Are non oem bumpers crap in the bmw world?

Messiah62 · 09-12-2011, 07:48 AM

BMW says 1000 for a new painted front bumper. Are body shops able to repair scratches on plastic bumpers? The scratch is actually into the plastic.

fdriller9 · 09-12-2011, 09:51 AM

I got my LCI msport front bumper off eBay, used for $350 shipped to my door from England.

4 license plate holes and 2 scratches needed to be repaired so it was a steal.

My friend painted it for $200 but normally he charges $400.

So about $750 if you find the right deal on a bumper.

Bram335 · 09-12-2011, 10:54 AM

Yikes! That's brutal. I'm selling my pre LCI bumper if you are interested. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=front+bumper

Check it out and let me know.

Messiah62 · 09-12-2011, 10:59 AM

It may be easier just to get the bumper repaired. Its not that bad of a scratch. Its fairly dep though.

kymedic25 · 09-12-2011, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Messiah62

what is the difference between the aero kit and the mtech kit? Pics?

Are non oem bumpers crap in the bmw world?

I just went thru this, as far as nomenclature goes. The M Aero kit from BMW is THE mtech kit on pre-LCI e90.

I bought my M Aero kit from Tischer and Evan was awesome, explaining all the nuances with the naming of kits.

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Messiah62 Private First Class 12 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Omaha NE iTrader: (0)	Front Bumper So I am an idiot... While at a stop light a bug bit me in the leg and my front bumper barely tapped this F350's tow hitch. I back backed back up and it ripped of my front license plate bracket and plate. It did manage to put a decent scratch on the bumper. I am looking to either just buy another bracket and mount it, or buy a whole new bumper and bracket. Is the BMW aerodynamic kit bumper the M Sport kit bumper? Thanks
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Shahaed Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 268 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	I bet the guy in the F-350 was just sitting there looking out of his rear view mirror laughing. The answer to your question is yes, or at least I think so. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Messiah62 Private First Class 12 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Omaha NE iTrader: (0)	Actually i dont even think the F350 drive noticed. A regular bump will cost about $450 new + paint + labor. so im thinking liek $650-750 If the performance bumper is $200 more... why not.
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Ghoti Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	At least for pre-LCI e9Xs, the aero kit and m-tech kit were different (the m-tech was more $). I believe for some of the newer years, one of these kits isn't available yet, but I could be wrong. Might want to contact your dealership. __________________ SG e92 335i 6MT / Pure Stg2 DD / JB4 + MHD BEF / ETS FMIC / Dinan CAI / AR DPs / Stage 2 LPFP / Spec 3+ / Spec SMFW / MFactory LSD / KW V2 SCs / Vibrant 1792s e36 M3 ... gone but not forgotten
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Messiah62 Private First Class 12 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Omaha NE iTrader: (0)	what is the difference between the aero kit and the mtech kit? Pics? Are non oem bumpers crap in the bmw world?
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Messiah62 Private First Class 12 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Omaha NE iTrader: (0)	BMW says 1000 for a new painted front bumper. Are body shops able to repair scratches on plastic bumpers? The scratch is actually into the plastic.
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Bram335 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 302 Posts Drives: 335 AW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Yikes! That's brutal. I'm selling my pre LCI bumper if you are interested. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=front+bumper Check it out and let me know.
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Messiah62 Private First Class 12 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Omaha NE iTrader: (0)	It may be easier just to get the bumper repaired. Its not that bad of a scratch. Its fairly dep though.
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