Umnitza Body Kit for 2005 545i pre-lci
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Joined: May 2009
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From: SoCal
My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Umnitza M5 Rep REAR BUMPER SAG is no joke! I bought the whole m5kit from umnitza and it is totally garbage. From the front bumper to side skirts and rear bumper.
Front bumper - Cheap quality material. God forbid any car backs up on your front bumper, it will crack. (Got the front bumper replaced by TRINITY now)
Side Skirts - There is a small quater inch space and it doesnt mold on to the body like it suppose to.
Rear Bumper - SAG!!!!!!!! Not only does it sag, but the right side of the sag is unevenly bent.
John & Tim @ umnitza said they would replace the front bumper if I purchase it at their cost price of $250.00 LOL.
Stay away from purchasing any products from these guys. If you are going to get M5 Reps either get them from TRINITY or from the stealership. Trust me you will be spending alot more on reps ( + Pain & Labor ) over the course of time.
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NOW THATS ONE SAGGY LOOKING ASS
P.S. Sorry for thread jacking. Those Quads look like it sticks out too much. But if it works for you then I am happy you like them.
Front bumper - Cheap quality material. God forbid any car backs up on your front bumper, it will crack. (Got the front bumper replaced by TRINITY now)
Side Skirts - There is a small quater inch space and it doesnt mold on to the body like it suppose to.
Rear Bumper - SAG!!!!!!!! Not only does it sag, but the right side of the sag is unevenly bent.
John & Tim @ umnitza said they would replace the front bumper if I purchase it at their cost price of $250.00 LOL.
Stay away from purchasing any products from these guys. If you are going to get M5 Reps either get them from TRINITY or from the stealership. Trust me you will be spending alot more on reps ( + Pain & Labor ) over the course of time.
CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE
NOW THATS ONE SAGGY LOOKING ASS
P.S. Sorry for thread jacking. Those Quads look like it sticks out too much. But if it works for you then I am happy you like them.
Ahem, the proof is in the results.
For the Mstyle reps, nothing beats Trinity
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Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 198
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From: Chicago, IL
pjinca,
I don't know why you are so upset especially since you have never bought anything from them. Maybe you are what they call a forum troll.
I have ordered two kits from Umnitza and everything was fine. The reason I ordered from them was the bottom line cost to my door. Greyhound shipping is cheaper and I had no issues picking up the parts. As far as quality? Yes, the quality of the aftermarket parts is not the same as OEM, but the price is a lot less too. From what I have researched, the parts are fabricated somewhere in Asia (China or Taiwan can't remember now) and both companies, Umnitza and Trinity, get them from the same distributor. My body shop guy explained to me that the polyurethane bumpers very from lot to lot. Each lot depends on what raw material was used at the time of production. Most companies outside of America and Europe don't really follow any kind of manufacturing standards, therefore, there is always a slight variation between parts. Maybe this is what some members have seen.
I hope my opinion helps some readers who are probably completely confused by all allegations in this post.
I don't know why you are so upset especially since you have never bought anything from them. Maybe you are what they call a forum troll.
I have ordered two kits from Umnitza and everything was fine. The reason I ordered from them was the bottom line cost to my door. Greyhound shipping is cheaper and I had no issues picking up the parts. As far as quality? Yes, the quality of the aftermarket parts is not the same as OEM, but the price is a lot less too. From what I have researched, the parts are fabricated somewhere in Asia (China or Taiwan can't remember now) and both companies, Umnitza and Trinity, get them from the same distributor. My body shop guy explained to me that the polyurethane bumpers very from lot to lot. Each lot depends on what raw material was used at the time of production. Most companies outside of America and Europe don't really follow any kind of manufacturing standards, therefore, there is always a slight variation between parts. Maybe this is what some members have seen.
I hope my opinion helps some readers who are probably completely confused by all allegations in this post.
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 10,496
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From: SoCal
My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
pjinca,
I don't know why you are so upset especially since you have never bought anything from them. Maybe you are what they call a forum troll.
I have ordered two kits from Umnitza and everything was fine. The reason I ordered from them was the bottom line cost to my door. Greyhound shipping is cheaper and I had no issues picking up the parts. As far as quality? Yes, the quality of the aftermarket parts is not the same as OEM, but the price is a lot less too. From what I have researched, the parts are fabricated somewhere in Asia (China or Taiwan can't remember now) and both companies, Umnitza and Trinity, get them from the same distributor. My body shop guy explained to me that the polyurethane bumpers very from lot to lot. Each lot depends on what raw material was used at the time of production. Most companies outside of America and Europe don't really follow any kind of manufacturing standards, therefore, there is always a slight variation between parts. Maybe this is what some members have seen.
I hope my opinion helps some readers who are probably completely confused by all allegations in this post.
I don't know why you are so upset especially since you have never bought anything from them. Maybe you are what they call a forum troll.
I have ordered two kits from Umnitza and everything was fine. The reason I ordered from them was the bottom line cost to my door. Greyhound shipping is cheaper and I had no issues picking up the parts. As far as quality? Yes, the quality of the aftermarket parts is not the same as OEM, but the price is a lot less too. From what I have researched, the parts are fabricated somewhere in Asia (China or Taiwan can't remember now) and both companies, Umnitza and Trinity, get them from the same distributor. My body shop guy explained to me that the polyurethane bumpers very from lot to lot. Each lot depends on what raw material was used at the time of production. Most companies outside of America and Europe don't really follow any kind of manufacturing standards, therefore, there is always a slight variation between parts. Maybe this is what some members have seen.
I hope my opinion helps some readers who are probably completely confused by all allegations in this post.
There are a few reasons I would NEVER buy from him. First, he sent me a series of PM's bad mouthing Trinity, Acute and anyone else who competes with him basically (or did you not see the post where I offered to put his PM's in the public?).
Second, his sales practices are deceptive at best - or am I the only one who remembers the 24 sale on AE's at new years that somehow keeps popping up because he posts to it, if it was a 24 hr sale why does the thread reappear 6 months later?
thirdly, yes, the vendors I mentioned are local to me and they are friends to me, so yes I will help them out when I can - besides they DO take great care of their customers.
So be a little more careful and learn the facts before you call someone a troll, as you can see form my last post here: I am not the only one that thinks he's an ass
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From: Chicago, IL
There are a few reasons I would NEVER buy from him. First, he sent me a series of PM's bad mouthing Trinity, Acute and anyone else who competes with him basically (or did you not see the post where I offered to put his PM's in the public?).
Second, his sales practices are deceptive at best - or am I the only one who remembers the 24 sale on AE's at new years that somehow keeps popping up because he posts to it, if it was a 24 hr sale why does the thread reappear 6 months later?
thirdly, yes, the vendors I mentioned are local to me and they are friends to me, so yes I will help them out when I can - besides they DO take great care of their customers.
So be a little more careful and learn the facts before you call someone a troll, as you can see form my last post here: I am not the only one that thinks he's an ass
Second, his sales practices are deceptive at best - or am I the only one who remembers the 24 sale on AE's at new years that somehow keeps popping up because he posts to it, if it was a 24 hr sale why does the thread reappear 6 months later?
thirdly, yes, the vendors I mentioned are local to me and they are friends to me, so yes I will help them out when I can - besides they DO take great care of their customers.
So be a little more careful and learn the facts before you call someone a troll, as you can see form my last post here: I am not the only one that thinks he's an ass
Well, I can only speak from my personal experience, which unfortunately you don't have. If I need something next time I will contact Trinity once again just like I did last time. If their price will be higher than Umnitza, my business will go to Umnitza just like it did last time. If I get burned, then I will consider the more expansive alternative. This is what drives the competitive market.
Do you have stock options in Trinity?
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 10,496
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From: SoCal
My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Well, I can only speak from my personal experience, which unfortunately you don't have. If I need something next time I will contact Trinity once again just like I did last time. If their price will be higher than Umnitza, my business will go to Umnitza just like it did last time. If I get burned, then I will consider the more expansive alternative. This is what drives the competitive market.
Do you have stock options in Trinity?
Do you have stock options in Trinity?
LOL nope, they aren't publicly traded yet - although if they ever are I'm sure some member here will arrange the IPO
Joe, Weezy and Michael are friends, that's all, if you were local I'd invite you for a beer with us
