Does this belong to my front bumper?

eNCore · 07-14-2011, 07:01 PM

I had my front bumper repainted due to some light scratches and I found this rubber strip on the bottom of the bumper that wasn't there before the car went into the shop. Anyone know if this belongs to my bumper?

mdosu · 07-14-2011, 07:07 PM

that thing fell out of my bumper once, you shove it under this slot under the tip of yoru front bumper, i can't quite describe it in writing.

eNCore · 07-14-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

that thing fell out of my bumper once, you shove it under this slot under the tip of yoru front bumper, i can't quite describe it in writing.

So it does belong to the front bumper?

They didn't put it on correctly then, it's too far to the right.

Or it's suppose to be more to the right...?

eNCore · 07-18-2011, 08:38 PM

Can anyone take a picture of their bottom front bumper for me? ><

dibxna · 07-19-2011, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M-Turismo

Can anyone take a picture of their bottom front bumper for me? ><

i will, however, my car being lemans blue makes it harder to see than your alpine white allows. I will still do it over lunch if i can get decent lighting for it.

dibxna · 07-19-2011, 05:58 PM

no luck at lunch - car is in a parking garage and dimly lit. iphone flash = fail.

motortrend · 07-20-2011, 08:52 PM

Took this picture right now, it looks different from yours

eNCore · 07-21-2011, 12:47 AM

This is getting interesting, can anyone else confirm what should be under the front bumper? dibxna?

eNCore · 07-21-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by motortrend

Took this picture right now, it looks different from yours

Is yours a rubber strip? Kind of doesn't look like a rubber strip from your picture.

Dannys M3 · 07-21-2011, 03:11 AM

I believe it is #25 that attaches to the open square inside #20 in this post, I could be wrong its been a while since I've been under the car.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=331054

motortrend · 07-21-2011, 03:39 PM

No rubber strip

Dannys M3 · 07-21-2011, 05:18 PM

I believe this is the rubber seal and they did not know where it belongs and just stuck it anywhere. Look inside this box towards the rear of the car. This seal fills that little gap you see in motortrends photo with the hoses. The only reason I know this is after I hit a large raccoon this seal was laying across the support bars. Good luck

motortrend · 07-21-2011, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannys M3

This seal fills that little gap you see in motortrends photo with the hoses.

Wait, so the underside of my car is missing something? That gap isn't supposed to be there?

Dannys M3 · 07-21-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by motortrend

Wait, so the underside of my car is missing something? That gap isn't supposed to be there?

Looks like it, maybe someone else will climb under their car and take a photo for us.

motortrend · 07-21-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannys M3

Looks like it, maybe someone else will climb under their car and take a photo for us.

Hmm I'll take another picture of that place. If something's missing, How would I go about replacing it?

Dannys M3 · 07-21-2011, 06:17 PM

See the link in post #10, then look at post #3. I believe it is part #25. This can be ordered from Tischer.
Like I said, a couple of months ago I hit a rather large raccoon and when I looked under the car I saw this seal laying across the short plastic bars. I figured it could only go in that one spot. Maybe I'm wrong

but why would there be an air gap that leads to all those hoses?

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07-21-2011, 05:18 PM	#12
Dannys M3 Captain Drives: Space Grey E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 614 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 M3 [5.00]	I believe this is the rubber seal and they did not know where it belongs and just stuck it anywhere. Look inside this box towards the rear of the car. This seal fills that little gap you see in motortrends photo with the hoses. The only reason I know this is after I hit a large raccoon this seal was laying across the support bars. Good luck Attached Images

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07-14-2011, 07:07 PM	#2
mdosu Help! Can't decide btw MW & AW, 1st world problems Drives: 2008.99989 SSII E90 "Civic" Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,950 iTrader: (4)	that thing fell out of my bumper once, you shove it under this slot under the tip of yoru front bumper, i can't quite describe it in writing. __________________ Yes, that's a xmas tree in my trunk

07-18-2011, 08:38 PM	#4
eNCore ///M 5light Drives: 13 MCB ///M5 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, 626 Posts: 430 iTrader: (1)	Can anyone take a picture of their bottom front bumper for me? ><

07-20-2011, 08:52 PM	#7
motortrend Goldmember Drives: EM Siree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 258 iTrader: (1)	Took this picture right now, it looks different from yours

07-21-2011, 03:11 AM	#10
Dannys M3 Captain Drives: Space Grey E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 614 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 M3 [5.00]	I believe it is #25 that attaches to the open square inside #20 in this post, I could be wrong its been a while since I've been under the car. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=331054 Last edited by Dannys M3; 07-21-2011 at 11:23 AM. Reason: clarification

07-21-2011, 03:39 PM	#11
motortrend Goldmember Drives: EM Siree Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 258 iTrader: (1)	No rubber strip

07-21-2011, 06:17 PM	#16
Dannys M3 Captain Drives: Space Grey E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 614 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 M3 [5.00]	See the link in post #10, then look at post #3. I believe it is part #25. This can be ordered from Tischer. Like I said, a couple of months ago I hit a rather large raccoon and when I looked under the car I saw this seal laying across the short plastic bars. I figured it could only go in that one spot. Maybe I'm wrong but why would there be an air gap that leads to all those hoses?