Damaged front bumper
06-09-2009, 06:31 PM
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the sport bumper is a little lower simply for looks, and maybe for some aerodynamic purpose.
just get her fixed, and make it a lesson learned, to not pull up far.
just get her fixed, and make it a lesson learned, to not pull up far.
06-09-2009, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jochet' post='905896' date='Jun 9 2009, 08:11 PM
....... Why can't BMW offer the same looks with another inch of clearance, or is this a profit center for the dealers???
I have added front lip (splitter) to the M-tech bumper and learned not to park to close since. My advice to you is get used to it.
07-16-2009, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='906253' date='Jun 9 2009, 11:31 PM
i just realized my front spoiler looks like trash
I have already complained to BMWNA, all they had to do was make the dam bumper .05" higher and it would have been just fine, I have spoken with two different dealerships and both have confirmend that this is a major issue along wit the 335i w/sports.
I hate worrying about driving my car like this, I would like to see BMW recall these bumpers.
07-16-2009, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jochet' post='905896' date='Jun 9 2009, 07:11 PM
Why can't BMW offer the same looks with another inch of clearance...
That's an American way anyway.
07-16-2009, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jochet' post='944364' date='Jul 16 2009, 09:18 PM
...so if you back out of a space and turn your wheel, the car gets a bit lower yet and grabs the parking bumper. It won't rub on the way in, only out.
My advise is: Get used to it or get a stock bumper to replace the M-Tech.
07-17-2009, 12:28 AM
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Maybe someone mentioned this ... but after several bouts of this I now back into the spots where there are those parking stops.
BTW I had my bumper reset for $75.
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BTW I had my bumper reset for $75.
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07-19-2009, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='944372' date='Jul 16 2009, 09:32 PM
Dude, you can't be serious. Go on blame it on BMW for building the fcuking low car instead of blaming yourself for not being careful.
That's an American way anyway.
That's an American way anyway.
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