1M front bumper conversion for E60
07-01-2013, 12:12 PM
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I got in touch with DTMFiberWerks. They are able to fabricate the bumper only if we have enough interest. Please let me know so maybe we could start up a group but on it.
07-01-2013, 12:34 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
Really? Who has this now for this long? Hopefully, it all works and there are never any issues. As for time, that would be relevant to the situation for sure. Simon, don't you have some connections overseas? Who ever takes on building a tool will need to have it where the total production cost is not over the top. I can't think of anywhere in the US where that would fit.
07-01-2013, 01:17 PM
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fiberglass and sheet metal is a lot stronger than actually using plastic adhesive epoxy bond. I'm experience auto body and painter for the last 15 years don't get me wrong your method would work as well however to create strength right in the structural point of where the reinforcement would go you would make more sense to get a stronger bond there. But once you get your initial mold then the whole bumper can be made out of fiberglass. There are several ways to create a one-off and several ways to mass produce it all depends what you're looking to do. 
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07-01-2013, 01:19 PM
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Just because its easier doesn't make it right. Plastic welding is not that hard at all. Time consuming maybe.
07-01-2013, 02:26 PM
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If this bumper would be for sale I would definitely get one, even though I am in Europe I have someone in the US who can take care of the shipping at a low cost.
I really don't understand why it wasn't produced in mass already because it would definitely bring some good money for the first producer.. (there are other tasteless mods which are produced and still being sold pretty well, imagine this bumper how sold would be)
Just my opinion..
I really don't understand why it wasn't produced in mass already because it would definitely bring some good money for the first producer.. (there are other tasteless mods which are produced and still being sold pretty well, imagine this bumper how sold would be)
Just my opinion..
07-01-2013, 03:37 PM
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Really? Who has this now for this long? Hopefully, it all works and there are never any issues. As for time, that would be relevant to the situation for sure. Simon, don't you have some connections overseas? Who ever takes on building a tool will need to have it where the total production cost is not over the top. I can't think of anywhere in the US where that would fit.
So I have had a chance to look at the front bumpers six months after they were done. And to this date, it's about a year since it was first installed. I have not heard of any issue from those two M5 owners.
If you jump on my FB page or Instagram, you can see pictures of my client's car.
07-01-2013, 04:09 PM
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07-01-2013, 08:22 PM
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If this bumper would be for sale I would definitely get one, even though I am in Europe I have someone in the US who can take care of the shipping at a low cost.
I really don't understand why it wasn't produced in mass already because it would definitely bring some good money for the first producer.. (there are other tasteless mods which are produced and still being sold pretty well, imagine this bumper how sold would be)
Just my opinion..
I really don't understand why it wasn't produced in mass already because it would definitely bring some good money for the first producer.. (there are other tasteless mods which are produced and still being sold pretty well, imagine this bumper how sold would be)
Just my opinion..
I know man! I wish I know where to start!
07-01-2013, 08:27 PM
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I will post any update if any vendors are willing to jump on this. I really can't see the down side of this. If this bumper is $600-$700 shipped to your door will you buy it? Consider the Mtech and M5tech bumpers are around $400-$500 shipped right? I need to know what people are willing to pay.
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07-01-2013, 08:41 PM
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