Bumper Blocker?

nchan50 · 10-18-2012, 10:02 AM

Need some front bumper protection because of my garage. Anyone have experience with the Bumper Blocker products? I was not sure if there were any problems attaching to the front of the car given the need for "anchor points". Happy to consider alternative ways to protect my front bumper if you have suggestions. I don't run a front plate so bumpshox or similar products won't work for me. Thanks in advance.

https://www.bumperblocker.com/

THE TECH · 10-18-2012, 10:04 AM

No way to park elsewhere?

nchan50 · 10-18-2012, 10:13 AM

It is possible but I don't really want to deal with the unknown of another parking garage and I also have a good rate at my garage. I have a good relationship with the valets and a reserved/isolated spot in the garage area. However, there's always a risk of the bumper getting tapped by another driver picking up their car (or also a careless valet that I don't know). I have a bumper bully on the back and figured the front would be ok but that's not panning out as expected.

ussoldierforhire · 10-18-2012, 10:16 AM

wow that thing looks stupid

nchan50 · 10-18-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ussoldierforhire

wow that thing looks stupid

Thanks for the useful post. Welcome to New York.

Sejzilla · 10-18-2012, 03:41 PM

I used to use a similar product when I had to street park my car, it works well but I only covered the rear bumper using my trunk and would try to find spots where there were no cars in front of me

M3_FJ · 10-18-2012, 10:10 PM

maybe put like 3-4 traffic cones in front of your car? visible and also if they back into you the cones will be between your bumper and theirs. just an idea

nchan50 · 10-19-2012, 12:47 PM

When the car is parked away in storage, it is actually in a good spot with no cars in front. Part of the problem is when it is brought out front and lined up when I am going to pick it up. There's always cars in front and behind and nothing I can really do about that. Some other car owners aren't that careful which is out of everyone's control so trying to dodge any risk there.

Going to order this thing and see how it works.

rogi16012 · 10-19-2012, 02:20 PM

I've used these before

https://www.bumperblocker.com/

Pretty ugly I know, makes your car look like a hostage victim with duct tape across the mouth but they cover most of the bumper including the sides. Takes about 1-2 minutes to put on and take off. So if you're willing to put up with that hassle, it'll keep your bumper ding free.

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10-18-2012, 10:13 AM	#3
nchan50 Private First Class Drives: '09 JzB/FR M3! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 183 iTrader: (0)	It is possible but I don't really want to deal with the unknown of another parking garage and I also have a good rate at my garage. I have a good relationship with the valets and a reserved/isolated spot in the garage area. However, there's always a risk of the bumper getting tapped by another driver picking up their car (or also a careless valet that I don't know). I have a bumper bully on the back and figured the front would be ok but that's not panning out as expected.

10-18-2012, 10:16 AM	#4
ussoldierforhire Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 556 iTrader: (1)	wow that thing looks stupid

10-18-2012, 10:10 PM	#7
M3_FJ Captain Drives: ///M Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 604 iTrader: (5)	maybe put like 3-4 traffic cones in front of your car? visible and also if they back into you the cones will be between your bumper and theirs. just an idea

10-19-2012, 12:47 PM	#8
nchan50 Private First Class Drives: '09 JzB/FR M3! Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 183 iTrader: (0)	When the car is parked away in storage, it is actually in a good spot with no cars in front. Part of the problem is when it is brought out front and lined up when I am going to pick it up. There's always cars in front and behind and nothing I can really do about that. Some other car owners aren't that careful which is out of everyone's control so trying to dodge any risk there. Going to order this thing and see how it works.

10-19-2012, 02:20 PM	#9
rogi16012 rog Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 86 iTrader: (1)	I've used these before https://www.bumperblocker.com/ Pretty ugly I know, makes your car look like a hostage victim with duct tape across the mouth but they cover most of the bumper including the sides. Takes about 1-2 minutes to put on and take off. So if you're willing to put up with that hassle, it'll keep your bumper ding free.