i think its time for a new bumper

STRMTRPR · 05-04-2016, 08:56 PM

I was at the bank when I was taking a turning (misjudged the turning radius) and hit a curb that I didn't see. My whole front bumper from before has been beat up and I was thinking of getting a new bumper now. I was wondering what options should I be looking for a 08 328xi? And how much would it cost to sell my damaged bumper? Atm I'm looking at either m3 replica or m-tech.

miker2013 · 05-04-2016, 09:10 PM

buff it out

STRMTRPR · 05-04-2016, 09:13 PM

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buff it out

local shop can fix it for around 300 . I'd rather just get a brand new clean bumper but I don't know which to choose.

Seattlesquash · 05-04-2016, 09:19 PM

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buff it out

local shop can fix it for around 300 . I'd rather just get a brand new clean bumper but I don't know which to choose.

I got the M3 one and like it, dump it my friend and a good excuse to change.

Htowne90 · 05-04-2016, 09:31 PM

Mtech bumper is the way to go imo and $300 to fix the stock one? Hell no.. Get on **********s.com and get urself the mtech for I think $200 something then get it painted.

STRMTRPR · 05-04-2016, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by miker2013

buff it out

local shop can fix it for around 300 . I'd rather just get a brand new clean bumper but I don't know which to choose.

I got the M3 one and like it, dump it my friend and a good excuse to change.

Great car and I really do like the m3 bumper imo. When you got the m3 bumper was it just take off old bumper and put it on? Or did you have to get some other stuff in order to put on?

STRMTRPR · 05-04-2016, 09:40 PM

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Mtech bumper is the way to go imo and $300 to fix the stock one? Hell no.. Get on **********s.com and get urself the mtech for I think $200 something then get it painted.

M-tech is not bad . And Yeah 300 id rather just get a new bumper. How much you think I can sell the old bumper for? Or should I just keep it?

STRMTRPR · 05-04-2016, 09:43 PM

Also on my bumper I had this piece stolen off. I think the m3 replica doesent come with these pieces on the bumper which is better so I don't have to worry about it but the m-tech does have the pieces on it.

hongsc · 05-05-2016, 12:03 AM

Beat old stock bumper maybe like $40. Not really a market for it unless you get lucky. You could get a lip and/or splitters and it would cover that mess. Have m3 rep and the bottom is beat. Should have got a lip for it, when I had it installed. M-Tech will cost more though but you have more lip options for it.

Cory S · 05-05-2016, 01:00 AM

You need a new bumper cover, not a new bumper.

Efthreeoh · 05-05-2016, 05:10 AM

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Also on my bumper I had this piece stolen off. I think the m3 replica doesent come with these pieces on the bumper which is better so I don't have to worry about it but the m-tech does have the pieces on it.

That's the headlight washer. If you go with a bumper without headlight washers, you'll have to disable the system in your car.

STRMTRPR · 05-05-2016, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hongsc

Beat old stock bumper maybe like $40. Not really a market for it unless you get lucky. You could get a lip and/or splitters and it would cover that mess. Have m3 rep and the bottom is beat. Should have got a lip for it, when I had it installed. M-Tech will cost more though but you have more lip options for it.

What I'm thinking to do is when I go to my shop to get the new bumper painted maybe I can get the price lowered by giving them my old bumper.

STRMTRPR · 05-05-2016, 02:23 PM

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Also on my bumper I had this piece stolen off. I think the m3 replica doesent come with these pieces on the bumper which is better so I don't have to worry about it but the m-tech does have the pieces on it.

That's the headlight washer. If you go with a bumper without headlight washers, you'll have to disable the system in your car.

I see. So if I get the m3 replica I have to delete the head light washer? Would that make errors pop up ? And do I need to code out the errors?

STRMTRPR · 05-05-2016, 02:24 PM

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You need a new bumper cover, not a new bumper.

Aren't they the same thing?

tgyberg · 05-05-2016, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

I got the M3 one and like it, dump it my friend and a good excuse to change.

Looks great!

Dan Bilzerian · 05-05-2016, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattlesquash

I got the M3 one and like it, dump it my friend and a good excuse to change.

Where'd you have yours installed and painted? I'm in Seattle too which is why I'm asking.

Seattlesquash · 05-05-2016, 07:44 PM

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I got the M3 one and like it, dump it my friend and a good excuse to change.

Where'd you have yours installed and painted? I'm in Seattle too which is why I'm asking.

Gladly help you, Bel red auto, Bellevue. I can call and see what I can do for you with regards to a good deal, if you want? Not in Seattle right now but know the guys pretty well and they do great work.

Deluxx3 · 05-05-2016, 10:35 PM

Ha same. My front bumper is in such a bad shape I definitely need to find a new one. I have the M-Sport package so I'm thinking of getting an M-Tech bumper, but I'm trying to get one for a good price. ECS was selling them for like $370 plus free shipping, but that didn't last so when I tried to get one, it didn't let me and the next day the price went back up to ~$570 -.-
Then I e-mailed JG Mods asking if I would buy their M-Tech bumper would I have to trim parts of the car like the brake ducts or whatever... Never got a response.
So yeah, I'm in a search of a new bumper but don't know where to get one for a good deal :/

Alen E90 · 05-05-2016, 11:40 PM

I agree with what the previous members posted. Since the damage isn't that big, splitters would fix the issue very nicely. However, if you do decide on changing your bumper, then I'd suggest going with an M-Tech bumper.

sea6speed · 05-05-2016, 11:53 PM

Easy DIY fix. If you hacked the bumper this much, a new one is just going to get wrecked. Practice repairs on the old one first. Not that hard to do a fill and blend on the lower portion.

STRMTRPR · 05-06-2016, 06:39 AM

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Ha same. My front bumper is in such a bad shape I definitely need to find a new one. I have the M-Sport package so I'm thinking of getting an M-Tech bumper, but I'm trying to get one for a good price. ECS was selling them for like $370 plus free shipping, but that didn't last so when I tried to get one, it didn't let me and the next day the price went back up to ~$570 -.-
Then I e-mailed JG Mods asking if I would buy their M-Tech bumper would I have to trim parts of the car like the brake ducts or whatever... Never got a response.
So yeah, I'm in a search of a new bumper but don't know where to get one for a good deal :/

im in the same boat as you my friend.

STRMTRPR · 05-06-2016, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Alen E90

I agree with what the previous members posted. Since the damage isn't that big, splitters would fix the issue very nicely. However, if you do decide on changing your bumper, then I'd suggest going with an M-Tech bumper.

It's not only this damage, theirs previous damage around the bumper. It's worn out.

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STRMTRPR Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 13 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Death Star iTrader: (0)	i think its time for a new bumper I was at the bank when I was taking a turning (misjudged the turning radius) and hit a curb that I didn't see. My whole front bumper from before has been beat up and I was thinking of getting a new bumper now. I was wondering what options should I be looking for a 08 328xi? And how much would it cost to sell my damaged bumper? Atm I'm looking at either m3 replica or m-tech. Attached Images Last edited by STRMTRPR; 05-06-2016 at 06:34 AM..
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miker2013 Lieutenant 65 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 335xi 6mt Msport coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: monkeytown iTrader: (0)	buff it out
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Htowne90 New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: Alpine White e90 335i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Mtech bumper is the way to go imo and $300 to fix the stock one? Hell no.. Get on **********s.com and get urself the mtech for I think $200 something then get it painted.
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STRMTRPR Second Lieutenant 74 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 13 E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Death Star iTrader: (0)	Also on my bumper I had this piece stolen off. I think the m3 replica doesent come with these pieces on the bumper which is better so I don't have to worry about it but the m-tech does have the pieces on it. Attached Images
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hongsc Captain 153 Rep 982 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Amazon Prime iTrader: (1)	Beat old stock bumper maybe like $40. Not really a market for it unless you get lucky. You could get a lip and/or splitters and it would cover that mess. Have m3 rep and the bottom is beat. Should have got a lip for it, when I had it installed. M-Tech will cost more though but you have more lip options for it. __________________ 2011 BMW 328i Space Grey\|18" Avant Garde m359\|Michelin Pilot Sport A/S2\|Eibach Pro-Kit Springs\|Koni FSD\|M3 U+L Control Arms\|Lux Angel Eyes\|Stoptech\|Hawk 5.0\|aFe Race Pipes\|BMW PE
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Cory S Major 305 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 2011 335i-X Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: N.H. iTrader: (0)	You need a new bumper cover, not a new bumper.
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Deluxx3 Captain 201 Rep 686 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: For Wayne IN iTrader: (0)	Ha same. My front bumper is in such a bad shape I definitely need to find a new one. I have the M-Sport package so I'm thinking of getting an M-Tech bumper, but I'm trying to get one for a good price. ECS was selling them for like $370 plus free shipping, but that didn't last so when I tried to get one, it didn't let me and the next day the price went back up to ~$570 -.- Then I e-mailed JG Mods asking if I would buy their M-Tech bumper would I have to trim parts of the car like the brake ducts or whatever... Never got a response. So yeah, I'm in a search of a new bumper but don't know where to get one for a good deal :/
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Alen E90 Lieutenant General 764 Rep 10,033 Posts Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (7)	I agree with what the previous members posted. Since the damage isn't that big, splitters would fix the issue very nicely. However, if you do decide on changing your bumper, then I'd suggest going with an M-Tech bumper. __________________ TiAg FTW!
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sea6speed First Lieutenant 93 Rep 343 Posts Drives: '10 335i Msport 6M / E34 535i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Easy DIY fix. If you hacked the bumper this much, a new one is just going to get wrecked. Practice repairs on the old one first. Not that hard to do a fill and blend on the lower portion.
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