Wife just damaged the lowr bottom portion of front bumper
Contributors
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 403
Likes: 0
From: Miami, Fl
My Ride: 2005 530i Sport & Premium package with bluetooth, 6 disk cd-Changer, stock 18's dunlop wrapped, leather, adaptive headlights, CPO, See my gallery :DR.I.P...Stock Silver 2004 530i with grey interior, HID,
Model Year: 2005
Engine: M54
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
orlee
Contributors
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 854
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
My Ride: 2004 jet black 530I, M-tech body kit, ac shnitzer roof and trunk spoiler. kelleners sport exhaust and pully kit on its way from germany.
Originally Posted by r1racer' post='570275' date='Apr 28 2008, 05:45 PM
Put the Mtech on... 
Contributors
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 880
Likes: 0
From: Left Coast, USA
My Ride: 2008 535i, 6spd mtx, Monaco Blue w/Beige interior. Sport, Preimum, Logic 7/HD/I-Pod/USB, Nav sys, rear sunshade, HUD, PDC, Split seats,
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.
Then the next day she damaged the 545 bumper. She is driving the FX today.
LOL
Thread Starter
Senior Members
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 396
Likes: 0
From: Livingston, New Jersey
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
orlee
orlee
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....
Members
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
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!
Tim
Thanks in advance!
Tim
Contributors
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,073
Likes: 0
From: new york
My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
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....
Members
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 56
Likes: 0
From: Houston, Texas
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.
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.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
socale39
Complete Car Sales
9
Sep 5, 2023 08:30 AM
sweetnlowe60
Private Member Classifieds
7
Apr 7, 2015 01:23 PM
blackstarr
Private Member Classifieds
0
Mar 5, 2015 04:54 PM