ECS euro bumper

[m3mirth]

Originally Posted by Scrippy

I've seen some horrible aftermarket bumpers out here in socal. IMO this is the area that commonly falls short. This union just looks silly on one side or both sometimes.

Which aftermarket front bumper is this? And from which vendor?

[Scrippy]

Is it mine (Black E92 M3) or from a post? With the new app changes I can’t see the post you are referring to.

[m3mirth]

Originally Posted by Scrippy

Is it mine (Black E92 M3) or from a post? With the new app changes I can’t see the post you are referring to.

Yours

[Scrippy]

POM Performance M3 GT4 V2.

[m3mirth]

Originally Posted by Scrippy

POM Performance M3 GT4 V2.

Isn’t that the lip model? I’m talking about the front bumper relating to the thread topic of front bumpers.

[1SloeEm3]

Am I the only one who filled the reflectors? I spent like 30-40 $ to fill them not including paint.instead of buying a euro bumper🥴

[tsk94]

That's a OEM BMW part # in the description, and based on the price it better be OEM

[Scrippy]

Originally Posted by m3mirth

Isn’t that the lip model? I’m talking about the front bumper relating to the thread topic of front bumpers.

Yeah that’s the lip my bad. No idea about the bumper. I just paint my reflectors the factory black and call it a day.

[jsport]

Just got the Aeuroplug one and I think fitment is excellent. Have a feeling that the aftermarket ECS one and Aeuroplug are from the same factory in Taiwan.

[W12x]

Originally Posted by jsport

Just got the Aeuroplug one and I think fitment is excellent. Have a feeling that the aftermarket ECS one and Aeuroplug are from the same factory in Taiwan.

Does the Aeuroplug one still have tow hook cover issue?
Tempted to buy an Aeuroplug over Euro OEM at this point...

[jsport]

Originally Posted by W12x

Does the Aeuroplug one still have tow hook cover issue?
Tempted to buy an Aeuroplug over Euro OEM at this point...

What is the issue you're referring to? Think I read somewhere that someone didn't have it sit flush or the area is sunken in a little but I didn't notice either on mine when I got it back from the shop. My car is white though so prob less noticeable but I do recall it being flush when I popped it off. Where I live, they're strict on front plates so I'm using a toe hook plate mount anyway. I thought about euro OEM but couldn't justify the additional cost and at the time the extended leadtime.

[W12x]

Originally Posted by jsport

What is the issue you're referring to? Think I read somewhere that someone didn't have it sit flush or the area is sunken in a little but I didn't notice either on mine when I got it back from the shop. My car is white though so prob less noticeable but I do recall it being flush when I popped it off. Where I live, they're strict on front plates so I'm using a toe hook plate mount anyway. I thought about euro OEM but couldn't justify the additional cost and at the time the extended leadtime.

I'm in the same boat as you, the ECS one will cost about $400 extra over Aeuroplug($1140 after tax and ship vs $765 after ship) but I'm ok with the lead time.

Sometimes Aeuroplug or resellers run specials, if I can get one for $660 ish I will probably just go for Aeuroplug then

This one right here, you see how the tow hook cover area is a bit off, but I think the person said they just put the OEM cover back and it's good to go

[jsport]

Originally Posted by W12x

I'm in the same boat as you, the ECS one will cost about $400 extra over Aeuroplug($1140 after tax and ship vs $765 after ship) but I'm ok with the lead time.

Sometimes Aeuroplug or resellers run specials, if I can get one for $660 ish I will probably just go for Aeuroplug then

This one right here, you see how the tow hook cover area is a bit off, but I think the person said they just put the OEM cover back and it's good to go

The cover on mine looked fine. Could be inconsistent manufacturing. Also, did the owner of that car cut the cover for the tow strap or is that yet another aftermarket part? Could be just the tow strap cover not fitting well with the Aeuroplug bumper.

[Shiza]

Originally Posted by W12x

I'm in the same boat as you, the ECS one will cost about $400 extra over Aeuroplug($1140 after tax and ship vs $765 after ship) but I'm ok with the lead time.

Sometimes Aeuroplug or resellers run specials, if I can get one for $660 ish I will probably just go for Aeuroplug then

This one right here, you see how the tow hook cover area is a bit off, but I think the person said they just put the OEM cover back and it's good to go

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Originally Posted by jsport

The cover on mine looked fine. Could be inconsistent manufacturing. Also, did the owner of that car cut the cover for the tow strap or is that yet another aftermarket part? Could be just the tow strap cover not fitting well with the Aeuroplug bumper.

Seems to be a bit of confusion here so I’ll try to clear it up. The orange car pictured has an ECS bumper on it and I agree the area around the tow hook cover is a bit off. That’s one of the reasons I went with the aeuroplug bumper. When I received my aeuroplug bumper I noted that the tow hook cover didn’t sit flush at first and one of the tabs for the grill was slightly off. This was due to me not pushing them in fully. I’ve since had the bumper painted and installed it myself. The fit and finish is great. Here is a few photos, you can see the tow hook cover fits perfectly.

[PandaM3]

Originally Posted by Shiza

Seems to be a bit of confusion here so I’ll try to clear it up. The orange car pictured has an ECS bumper on it and I agree the area around the tow hook cover is a bit off. That’s one of the reasons I went with the aeuroplug bumper. When I received my aeuroplug bumper I noted that the tow hook cover didn’t sit flush at first and one of the tabs for the grill was slightly off. This was due to me not pushing them in fully. I’ve since had the bumper painted and installed it myself. The fit and finish is great. Here is a few photos, you can see the tow hook cover fits perfectly.

I just picked mine up from aeuroplug a few weeks ago. I just need to install it now. Good to know fitment is great. Did you get the front lip splitters or side skirts from them too?

[PandaM3]

Here’s the aeuroplug one installed prior to getting it PPF’d.

[Thumbie]

FWIW the ECS tuning one is back in stock for $630 plus tax/shipping

EDIT: Aeroplug has them now also on sale for $500 plus shipping....just ordered ($744 total shipped to CA)

[Kprad12]

Originally Posted by Thumbie

FWIW the ECS tuning one is back in stock for $630 plus tax/shipping

EDIT: Aeroplug has them now also on sale for $500 plus shipping....just ordered ($744 total shipped to CA)

Did you get it on yet? How does it fit?

[Thumbie]

Originally Posted by Kprad12

Did you get it on yet? How does it fit?

Hasn't shipped yet which is a little funny since it's been over a week. I am going to reach out to them today or tomorrow.

Yes, I will definitely follow up here with fitment review once painted and installed.

[Thumbie]

Update: After 3 emails and a voice message, none of which were returned by aeuroplug, I filed a claim with my credit card and am getting refunded.

Ordered one on Monday night from ABS auto body in LA area and it showed up an hour ago lol. Still under $800 including shipping. TBD on fitment but he sent photos of them installed and looks just as good as aeuroplug.