Installing M-bumper on a liquid blue 328i.

jondaman · 07-31-2015, 11:27 AM

Hi, All,
Just want to share that I will be installing a M4 style bumper this weekend on a liquid blue 328i. Got to work this morning and decided to snap couple pics of the "before" pictures.
Will post some "after" pictures later. I know most forum member dislike this color because it looks feminine. We ended up with it because it is rare and we have to pick a lighter color car in Arizona to begin with.
It is beautiful and looks different between blue and silver during different lighting. Hopefully the after picture looks good too.

Bumpre all painted and waiting for me in the garage

PRODIGAL KING · 07-31-2015, 11:33 AM

Where did you get the bumper and how much did everything cost you?

jondaman · 07-31-2015, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by PRODIGAL KING

Where did you get the bumper and how much did everything cost you?

The bumper was from Selma USA on eB and you can find the version that suits your needs. The paint cost me about $300 more. Other forum member said it was nice and easy to install, so I pulled the trigger to get one.
My wife scratch the bumper badly on the front left side so I had to pay for painting anyways. I figured it was a good excuse I can use for cosmetic upgrade.

PRODIGAL KING · 07-31-2015, 11:49 AM

Yeah I have a f32 my bumper has a dent in the front I came back to my car that way in a parking lot, there charging me $700 to fix it but a new ones $1000

jondaman · 07-31-2015, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PRODIGAL KING

Yeah I have a f32 my bumper has a dent in the front I came back to my car that way in a parking lot, there charging me $700 to fix it but a new ones $1000

You can involve your insurance. For me, it didn't make sense to make a claim when the whole thing cost me about $700 but my deductible is $500.
There are something about the Selma USA bumper that will not be as good as the OEMs. The hole for headlight washers, for example, was hand cut and not perfectly line up with the piece provided. Make sure you are okay with that. If not, go with an OEM bumper.

PRODIGAL KING · 07-31-2015, 12:16 PM

You oem bumper it is I wanted to see if I can fine a custom bumper better than the m sport one too

squidlyboy · 07-31-2015, 01:00 PM

that's going to look sweet once you get it on there! great choice bro

let me know if you need a hand with anything this weekend. I've taken my bumper off/on so many times for the headlight retrofit, i could do it in my sleep now. it should be a snap for you though...

jondaman · 07-31-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by squidlyboy

that's going to look sweet once you get it on there! great choice bro

let me know if you need a hand with anything this weekend. I've taken my bumper off/on so many times for the headlight retrofit, i could do it in my sleep now. it should be a snap for you though...

Thanks man. I would totally love some help from someone who knows what they are doing

BTW, I am gonna work from home this afternoon since I am one of the very few that are in the office right now. We can hang and chat at San Tan or other places later. Give me a ring if you are planning on meeting up. I couldn't send PM for some reason.
Thanks.

squidlyboy · 07-31-2015, 03:34 PM

Cool man.... love San Tan Brewery. I can already taste the Nitro Negra Stout...

How about 4pm? I just cleaned out my Inbox again... can you PM me your mobile again... i accidentally deleted it when i was cleaning it out the last time.

Marc08EX just texted me and said he is down too.

jondaman · 07-31-2015, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by squidlyboy

Cool man.... love San Tan Brewery. I can already taste the Nitro Negra Stout...

How about 4pm? I just cleaned out my Inbox again... can you PM me your mobile again... i accidentally deleted it when i was cleaning it out the last time.

Marc08EX just texted me and said he is down too.

That works. I just texted you.

Stiunit · 08-10-2015, 07:02 PM

Any up date ? Going to look clean

jondaman · 08-10-2015, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Stiunit

Any up date ? Going to look clean

Yeah, I decided to make a single thread to document all the mods to keep track of my progress:
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1159939
Thank for the kind words!

TheGift · 08-11-2015, 11:56 PM

Hey OP, I am in love with your ride

. I sent you a pm about the install process as I'm caught in a really difficult situation at the moment. Cheers bro!

jondaman · 08-12-2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGift

Hey OP, I am in love with your ride

. I sent you a pm about the install process as I'm caught in a really difficult situation at the moment. Cheers bro!

Thanks dude, just replied to your PM. YOU CAN DO IT!

07-31-2015, 11:27 AM	#1
jondaman First Lieutenant 158 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Arizona, USA iTrader: (0)	Installing M-bumper on a liquid blue 328i. Hi, All, Just want to share that I will be installing a M4 style bumper this weekend on a liquid blue 328i. Got to work this morning and decided to snap couple pics of the "before" pictures. Will post some "after" pictures later. I know most forum member dislike this color because it looks feminine. We ended up with it because it is rare and we have to pick a lighter color car in Arizona to begin with. It is beautiful and looks different between blue and silver during different lighting. Hopefully the after picture looks good too. Bumpre all painted and waiting for me in the garage __________________ Past: E46 Metallic Blue Coupe 323i GONE: E86 Jet Black Z4 Convertible GONE: E92 Crimson Red 335i, F30 Liquid Blue Matallic 328i Current Garage Queen: Mineral White F83 M4
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PRODIGAL KING 6 Speed over Auto 30 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 435I Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Yeah I have a f32 my bumper has a dent in the front I came back to my car that way in a parking lot, there charging me $700 to fix it but a new ones $1000
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PRODIGAL KING 6 Speed over Auto 30 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 435I Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	You oem bumper it is I wanted to see if I can fine a custom bumper better than the m sport one too
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squidlyboy Major 568 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2014 Alpine White 328i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chandler, Arizona iTrader: (0)	that's going to look sweet once you get it on there! great choice bro let me know if you need a hand with anything this weekend. I've taken my bumper off/on so many times for the headlight retrofit, i could do it in my sleep now. it should be a snap for you though...
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squidlyboy Major 568 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2014 Alpine White 328i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chandler, Arizona iTrader: (0)	Cool man.... love San Tan Brewery. I can already taste the Nitro Negra Stout... How about 4pm? I just cleaned out my Inbox again... can you PM me your mobile again... i accidentally deleted it when i was cleaning it out the last time. Marc08EX just texted me and said he is down too. Last edited by squidlyboy; 07-31-2015 at 03:52 PM..
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Stiunit Private First Class 23 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2020 M340I Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Any up date ? Going to look clean
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08-11-2015, 11:56 PM	#13
TheGift New Member 3 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Trinidad iTrader: (0)	Hey OP, I am in love with your ride. I sent you a pm about the install process as I'm caught in a really difficult situation at the moment. Cheers bro!
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