Ouch my bumper

rd4LLe92m3 · 01-11-2010, 10:49 AM

My girlfriends mom backed into my car and put a nice hole in my front bumper with her trailer hitch. We are going to go through her insurance company to have it fixed. I was wondering what the odds are I could have the bumper replaced with a euro spec or rdsport bumper. Any one with experince with bumper damage?

quality_sound · 01-11-2010, 01:56 PM

Once you get the estimate if it will cover a euro bumper then get a euro bumper.

artifice · 01-11-2010, 02:57 PM

It won't cover... price of US stock bumper is about 700 bucks and then color and paint.

rwchrist · 01-11-2010, 09:03 PM

I couldn't even get BMW to order me the Euro bumper cover when I needed to replace it. They produced some BMW memo that said they could not sell Euro parts in NA. I had the body shop use pieces of my old bumper cover to fill the reflector holes in my new bumper cover. It cost me 200 bucks and it now looks like a Euro bumper.

rsmamg · 01-11-2010, 09:15 PM

ive been looking for a euro bumper for a while. its just not going to happen. and i dont feel like paying 2k+ for rd sport or the others..

signes · 01-11-2010, 09:24 PM

OP, you could do it but will have to cover the price difference (~$1300 or so extra.)

NugeMobile · 01-12-2010, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rwchrist

I couldn't even get BMW to order me the Euro bumper cover when I needed to replace it. They produced some BMW memo that said they could not sell Euro parts in NA. I had the body shop use pieces of my old bumper cover to fill the reflector holes in my new bumper cover. It cost me 200 bucks and it now looks like a Euro bumper.

Can we see more picts of that Stripe action you got going on your hood? Looks tasty

gemini330zhp · 01-12-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rwchrist

I couldn't even get BMW to order me the Euro bumper cover when I needed to replace it. They produced some BMW memo that said they could not sell Euro parts in NA. I had the body shop use pieces of my old bumper cover to fill the reflector holes in my new bumper cover. It cost me 200 bucks and it now looks like a Euro bumper.

Not to jack the thread can we see more pics of you car???

spectrumphoto · 01-12-2010, 03:29 AM

bet to do is put up the extra $500-700 and buy a RD Sport Bumper or a Vorishiner Bumper. The Euro spec bumpers are $$$ to get over here (like $2300+ factory painted) You can go the fill a hole route but there are risks involved 2-3 years down the line.

rd4LLe92m3 · 01-12-2010, 07:03 PM

Thanks for all your replies guys. The adjustor hasn't come out yet so I don't know for sure how much they are going to write it up for. I'm pretty close with one of they guys at the shop, he is going to hook me up and paint it for free so I'll have a few extra bucks towards an upgraded bumper. I'm just going to have to talk him into putting the extra effort into fitting it properly.
Rwchrist I'd like to see some more pics of your car also lol

gthirtyfizle · 01-12-2010, 07:23 PM

Hey, i mean, dont know if ur interested, but I have a stock bumper with the filled in reflector holes. Basically a euro. I also have the authentic vrs cf lip on it. Willing to get rid of it all for a decent price. Dont know if u would b interested but just letting u know. Ur also in philly, not to far from me. all u would need to do is paint it jet black. and since u said u get that for free, thats a pretty sweet deal. Let me know if ur interested.

Green///Hell · 01-12-2010, 07:24 PM

Since you're getting the hook up on paint I say go for it and do an aftermarket bumper

NugeMobile · 01-12-2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NugeMobile

Can we see more picts of that Stripe action you got going on your hood? Looks tasty

+1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1

rwchrist · 01-13-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NugeMobile

Can we see more picts of that Stripe action you got going on your hood? Looks tasty

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Originally Posted by gemini330zhp

Not to jack the thread can we see more pics of you car???

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Originally Posted by rd4LLe92m3

Thanks for all your replies guys. The adjustor hasn't come out yet so I don't know for sure how much they are going to write it up for. I'm pretty close with one of they guys at the shop, he is going to hook me up and paint it for free so I'll have a few extra bucks towards an upgraded bumper. I'm just going to have to talk him into putting the extra effort into fitting it properly.
Rwchrist I'd like to see some more pics of your car also lol

Glad y'all are showing interest in the stripes...some days I really like them, others I think they are too much. It does make my AW look different. As for pics though, I can't figure out how to size them properly on this thread. So if you click on rwchrist (off to the left), you will be able to look at my albums and find more.

Poppin Fresh · 01-13-2010, 10:52 PM

Looks like a good patch job on that bumper. Kudos to your body shop.

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quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	Once you get the estimate if it will cover a euro bumper then get a euro bumper.
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artifice Major 49 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Colony, TX iTrader: (0)	It won't cover... price of US stock bumper is about 700 bucks and then color and paint.
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rwchrist CMPULSV 20 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 09 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 M3 [0.00]	I couldn't even get BMW to order me the Euro bumper cover when I needed to replace it. They produced some BMW memo that said they could not sell Euro parts in NA. I had the body shop use pieces of my old bumper cover to fill the reflector holes in my new bumper cover. It cost me 200 bucks and it now looks like a Euro bumper. Attached Images __________________ 2009 Alpine White DCT E92 M3 - Tint, Hood M Stripes, Eibach Springs, Gloss Black Rims, Vorsteiner Lip, BMW Performance Trunk Spoiler Fabspeed x-pipe & Megan Race Exhaust 2006 Imola Red 6-speed E46 M3 - Retired
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rsmamg Flying First Class 30 Rep 582 Posts Drives: M Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	ive been looking for a euro bumper for a while. its just not going to happen. and i dont feel like paying 2k+ for rd sport or the others..
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signes Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,318 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	OP, you could do it but will have to cover the price difference (~$1300 or so extra.) __________________ GT3 RS \| Desperately seeking the next great M car...
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rd4LLe92m3 Private First Class 10 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 08 JetBlack e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (3)	Thanks for all your replies guys. The adjustor hasn't come out yet so I don't know for sure how much they are going to write it up for. I'm pretty close with one of they guys at the shop, he is going to hook me up and paint it for free so I'll have a few extra bucks towards an upgraded bumper. I'm just going to have to talk him into putting the extra effort into fitting it properly. Rwchrist I'd like to see some more pics of your car also lol __________________ 08 E92 M3/RE pulley/MS filter/EI x-pipe and HFC/GTS3 Front Bumper
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gthirtyfizle Colonel 191 Rep 2,867 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Hey, i mean, dont know if ur interested, but I have a stock bumper with the filled in reflector holes. Basically a euro. I also have the authentic vrs cf lip on it. Willing to get rid of it all for a decent price. Dont know if u would b interested but just letting u know. Ur also in philly, not to far from me. all u would need to do is paint it jet black. and since u said u get that for free, thats a pretty sweet deal. Let me know if ur interested.
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Green///Hell Colonel 183 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 991 GT3, F15 X5, 1199S Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	Since you're getting the hook up on paint I say go for it and do an aftermarket bumper
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Poppin Fresh Colonel 86 Rep 2,148 Posts Drives: With a sunroof and front plate Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bergen County NJ iTrader: (0)	Looks like a good patch job on that bumper. Kudos to your body shop. __________________
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