Go Forward or Send Back?

onnex · 07-13-2011, 05:55 PM

Hey guys,

Have an amuse rep bumper in the shop right now, and I'm kinda at a cross roads of what to do. I attached some pictures of the fitment.

It isn't perfect (as expected with a rep), but the shop it's at now won't do any major modifications beyond some sanding/etc (no cutting). There might be another shop that could, but I don't know their quality.

What would you do at this point? Do you think when it's bolted on it will improve the fit a good amount (especially at the edges)? Have them sand and and very minor tweaks should make it look pretty good? Try another shop? Send it back?

It's been a hell of day, and I would love some help on this. Thanks guys.

vividracing · 07-13-2011, 06:49 PM

Have the bumped installed by a shop the specializes in custom work. Even name brand/non-rep stuff requires modification a lot of the time. Is it FRP or urethane?

onnex · 07-13-2011, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vividracing

Have the bumped installed by a shop the specializes in custom work. Even name brand/non-rep stuff requires modification a lot of the time. Is it FRP or urethane?

yea, Im leaning towards that direction. It's FRP

onnex · 07-13-2011, 07:03 PM

i think i'm just a little surprised by the amount of work it'll take to get it right. As is, the hood won't really close, the brake ducts won't fit on, and there's alignment issues all over. I had an M3 rep bumper for 335 that fit like a glove- didn't even test fit and it was just about perfect haha

BruinE90 · 07-13-2011, 07:06 PM

you can try contacting Nate at c&c collision and see what he thinks
http://www.candccollision.com/

Nate is the owner and also drives a e90 m3. I think he worked on alot of aftermarket e9x bumpers

E92M3Guy · 07-13-2011, 07:08 PM

Huge difference between frp and poly bumpers. FRP bumpers always needs alot of work and never fit correctly. The poly bumper you received is legit as the company that makes them that everyone buys from a third party here in the states is a HUGE company that makes many bumpers and specializes in great fitment.

onnex · 07-13-2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruinE90

you can try contacting Nate at c&c collision and see what he thinks
http://www.candccollision.com/

Nate is the owner and also drives a e90 m3. I think he worked on alot of aftermarket e9x bumpers

Yea, I had talked to Nate, but apparently C & C got really swamped the last few days, and a tech broke an ankle or something so they're short staffed at the moment too. Plus they're pretty far away, so it makes things a little extra complicated. Looks like I'm going to take it to Status Auto Works in Gardena as the guy has an M3 and has done work on these kinda things before, and gave me a really good price.

To make things better, I got pulled over today shooting a quick text out while fully stopped at a light (which i thought was legal) in my sweet Chevy HHR rental. I would say it was the pinnacle of my life.

brandonwuwux3 · 07-13-2011, 09:35 PM

is this from juansidarta? or carboncreations?

saeedg48 · 07-13-2011, 10:08 PM

send it back and get the original.. you're going to spend more money trying to make this one fit.

stega · 07-13-2011, 10:45 PM

Your going to need to loosen your fenders to position the bumper properly as well as cut/dremel the bumper to fit it...

This is what I had to do with my REAL Vorsteiner bumper to fit it properly.

But being that's it's a rep and I cannot see it in person, it may never fit as it may have some serious flaws.

knext21 · 07-13-2011, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saeedg48

send it back and get the original.. you're going to spend more money trying to make this one fit.

Not really, real one is A LOT more expensive.

OP - take it to another body shop, you need a body shop that specializes in custom work and has worked with aftermarket bumpers before. The bumper will fit they just gotta know what they're doing when it comes to aftermarket FRP bumpers. I had the same problem when I got my bumper.

Unless you got your bumper from someone else. Then maybe the fitment is different. I got mine from CFK.
Where did you buy yours from?

Good luck

onnex · 07-13-2011, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stega

Your going to need to loosen your fenders to position the bumper properly as well as cut/dremel the bumper to fit it...

This is what I had to do with my REAL Vorsteiner bumper to fit it properly.

But being that's it's a rep and I cannot see it in person, it may never fit as it may have some serious flaws.

Yea, I figure it's just as likely I'll run into some of the same fitment issues with the real deal– maybe not as bad, but I'd still get an extra bill for it all.

Hopefully this next shop will be able to get it done.

stega · 07-13-2011, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onnex

Yea, I figure it's just as likely I'll run into some of the same fitment issues with the real deal– maybe not as bad, but I'd still get an extra bill for it all.

Hopefully this next shop will be able to get it done.

Just an FYI, some shops are just lazy...

When I got my bumper I brought it to a body shop I knew for the install. The guy had it for a day and called me to say there was a problem and the bumper fit like crap. I came to see it and it looked as if it was not fitting properly he told me it will never fit properly NEVER...

Long story short... Me and a buddy put the bumper on ourselves over the weekend with basically 100% perfect fitiment. Want it done right, do it urself or find someone you trust....

bavarian19 · 07-14-2011, 12:06 AM

Send it back

MienAce · 07-14-2011, 12:35 AM

should have bought the REAL one.

MDCTFTW · 07-14-2011, 04:12 AM

Send that shit back. It screams ghetto.

A-Man · 07-14-2011, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

Send that shit back. It screams ghetto.

^ this

creepy coupe · 07-14-2011, 04:42 AM

The top section above the kidneys, looks very high.

Sean05 · 07-14-2011, 08:52 AM

The headlight cut outs are too close, i would try to exchange it for a good one.

By the way it looks like your in Hermosa Beach... Give DTM AUTOBADY a call ask for jackson tell him Sean sent you...

They specialize this kind of stuff... they will make that fit..

Sean05 · 07-14-2011, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MienAce

should have bought the REAL one.

unless your going to give him 1500 difference for the real one..

onnex · 07-14-2011, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean05

The headlight cut outs are too close, i would try to exchange it for a good one.

By the way it looks like your in Hermosa Beach... Give DTM AUTOBADY a call ask for jackson tell him Sean sent you...

They specialize this kind of stuff... they will make that fit..

Appreciate it. Going to try this other shop a try as it's a little more local– after they take a closer look today they're going to determine whether or not they can make it fit. If they dont think they can, I'll definitely hit up DTM. thanks man.

Gkap · 07-14-2011, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bavarian19

Send it back

x2

07-13-2011, 05:55 PM	#1
onnex Captain Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Posts: 934 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.67]	Go Forward or Send Back? Hey guys, Have an amuse rep bumper in the shop right now, and I'm kinda at a cross roads of what to do. I attached some pictures of the fitment. It isn't perfect (as expected with a rep), but the shop it's at now won't do any major modifications beyond some sanding/etc (no cutting). There might be another shop that could, but I don't know their quality. What would you do at this point? Do you think when it's bolted on it will improve the fit a good amount (especially at the edges)? Have them sand and and very minor tweaks should make it look pretty good? Try another shop? Send it back? It's been a hell of day, and I would love some help on this. Thanks guys. Attached Images __________________ 2011 Matte Metallic Blue E92 M3 \| 6MT \| Black Novillo / Black Carbon Leather \| 20" DPE SP-SC 5 \| LS3 V1 LEDs + full blackout \| Full Amuse Ericsson Kit \| Akra Evo \| RD Sport Springs \| Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake
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07-13-2011, 07:03 PM	#4
onnex Captain Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Posts: 934 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.67]	i think i'm just a little surprised by the amount of work it'll take to get it right. As is, the hood won't really close, the brake ducts won't fit on, and there's alignment issues all over. I had an M3 rep bumper for 335 that fit like a glove- didn't even test fit and it was just about perfect haha __________________ 2011 Matte Metallic Blue E92 M3 \| 6MT \| Black Novillo / Black Carbon Leather \| 20" DPE SP-SC 5 \| LS3 V1 LEDs + full blackout \| Full Amuse Ericsson Kit \| Akra Evo \| RD Sport Springs \| Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake

07-13-2011, 10:08 PM	#9
saeedg48 Brigadier General Drives: 2008 6MT E90 M3 & 2012 CLS63 P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Unknown Posts: 3,354 iTrader: (1)	send it back and get the original.. you're going to spend more money trying to make this one fit. __________________ _______________

07-14-2011, 12:35 AM	#15
MienAce gotAWD? Drives: E85EvoIX Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hell Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	should have bought the REAL one. __________________ CornFedEvo

07-13-2011, 07:06 PM	#5
BruinE90 Private First Class Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 137 iTrader: (1)	you can try contacting Nate at c&c collision and see what he thinks http://www.candccollision.com/ Nate is the owner and also drives a e90 m3. I think he worked on alot of aftermarket e9x bumpers

07-13-2011, 07:08 PM	#6
E92M3Guy Private First Class Drives: Black E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Upland Posts: 197 iTrader: (0)	Huge difference between frp and poly bumpers. FRP bumpers always needs alot of work and never fit correctly. The poly bumper you received is legit as the company that makes them that everyone buys from a third party here in the states is a HUGE company that makes many bumpers and specializes in great fitment.

07-13-2011, 09:35 PM	#8
brandonwuwux3 Captain Drives: Jet black E92 m3 DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SOCAL 626 Posts: 623 iTrader: (2)	is this from juansidarta? or carboncreations?

07-13-2011, 10:45 PM	#10
stega Captain Drives: 2011 M3 E93 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 666 iTrader: (3)	Your going to need to loosen your fenders to position the bumper properly as well as cut/dremel the bumper to fit it... This is what I had to do with my REAL Vorsteiner bumper to fit it properly. But being that's it's a rep and I cannot see it in person, it may never fit as it may have some serious flaws.

07-14-2011, 12:06 AM	#14
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,659 iTrader: (22)	Send it back

07-14-2011, 04:12 AM	#16
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,975 iTrader: (0)	Send that shit back. It screams ghetto. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

07-14-2011, 04:42 AM	#18
creepy coupe Major General Drives: 8 year old Mondeo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Posts: 7,581 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	The top section above the kidneys, looks very high.

07-14-2011, 08:52 AM	#19
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,978 iTrader: (9)	The headlight cut outs are too close, i would try to exchange it for a good one. By the way it looks like your in Hermosa Beach... Give DTM AUTOBADY a call ask for jackson tell him Sean sent you... They specialize this kind of stuff... they will make that fit.. __________________

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