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Old 04-28-2008, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Cnogueiras' post='570260' date='Apr 28 2008, 06:15 PM
mY OPINION ON THE MATTER IS TO FIX THE BUMPER PROPERLY THERES TWO GOOD WAYS TO GO. THE FIRST IS YOU HAVE THE FRONT BUMPER PROFESSIONALLY RE-MANUFACTURED TO BRING IT BACK TO ITS ORIGNAL DIMENSIONS NA DHTEN HAVE IT REPAINTED, OR JUST REPLACE THE BUMPER WITH THE M-TECH BODY KIT WHIH I KNOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE SUGGESTED TO YOU.

that seems like an aweful lot of work and time and MONEY for something so small... you cant even see it unless you bend down and look for it. i would have the bumper remanufactured and repainted if it was on the side or front where it shows... but under there? nah, im sure we all got scuffs and bends on the bottom of our bumpers.... its the norm

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Old 04-28-2008, 02:42 PM
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sorry to hear about that man. member C'sbimmer went through the same thing and went to mtech though
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Put the Mtech on...
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Originally Posted by r1racer' post='570275' date='Apr 28 2008, 05:45 PM
Put the Mtech on...
Old 04-28-2008, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by k Wang' post='570138' date='Apr 28 2008, 12:34 PM
Funny thing was that she just told my on Saturday that she prefer to drive the 545 as she feels the FX35 not comfortable to drive as the FX tends to swing around when changing lanes and make turns as she is more used to drive the previous leased 2006 330 with sport package.

Then the next day she damaged the 545 bumper. She is driving the FX today.

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Originally Posted by k Wang' post='570255' date='Apr 28 2008, 05:13 PM
The OEM none M-tech bumper?

Yep OEM, none M-tech bumper. I plan to get it fixed this summer, probably will go M-tech.
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Originally Posted by orlee008' post='570271' date='Apr 28 2008, 06:40 PM
that seems like an aweful lot of work and time and MONEY for something so small... you cant even see it unless you bend down and look for it. i would have the bumper remanufactured and rpainted if it was on the side or front where it shows... but under there? nah, im sure we all got scuffs and bends on the bottom of our bumpers.... its the norm

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The damage can be seen obviously especially the color of my car is silver unlike black. I can see it from the side as well and do not need to bend down to look for it. Otherwise, I will not make this a big issue....
Old 04-29-2008, 01:11 PM
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I am seriously considering the group buy on the M-Tech kit. How much lower is the front M-Tech bumper compared to the OEM bumper? I already have the sport model and I'm afraid if it goes too much lower, I won't clear my curb to get into the garage. Does someone know offhand?

Thanks in advance!

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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='570022' date='Apr 28 2008, 12:50 PM
Perhaps option (5) Replace wife??


okay okay.. why is it always the women that get attacked.. lmao.. just kidding... i think this is hysterical..

okay seriously, why dont you just teach her that when in doubt about bumpers ..front and back.. tell her to go park at the end of the lot.. and to stay away from those parking thingys.

my hub put a chip on my rim(hes denying it) he has a radar for bumps !! i know i didnt! he once dented the door of the audi too when my boys swung the door open. he even had them lie about it, eventually they caved in..besides, i bet shes reaaallll sorryyyyy....
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I support the 'go new wife option' as suggested by others on this post.

I think you can upgrade to a new model. If you go for a 'late model' I understand it's much easier to teach them things (she may actually listen to you). As I understand it, there also are a lot of other benefits that may prevent you or her from driving the car. That may play into your 'mitigation approach'.


Good luck, and remember, always talk to your doctor first before taking on a new regimen.
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