Considering my first mod
11-23-2007 | 11:55 AM
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I'm still getting use to having a car that is low to the ground. While parking my 545 sport I scraped & cracked my front bumper in the center and near the fog lamps on one of those %$%$# yellow parking things. 
Anyway, I've priced replacing it with the same bumper or getting the M5 version. BMW collision says that the M5 bumper is only $120 more but would require additional installation(is that true based anyones experience?). Also, anyone made this mod and liked it, or recommend a different bumper that's unique. I'm also willing to replace the rear bumper also.
Thanks in Advance.
Anyway, I've priced replacing it with the same bumper or getting the M5 version. BMW collision says that the M5 bumper is only $120 more but would require additional installation(is that true based anyones experience?). Also, anyone made this mod and liked it, or recommend a different bumper that's unique. I'm also willing to replace the rear bumper also.
Thanks in Advance.
11-23-2007 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by bimmer545' post='498235' date='Nov 24 2007, 04:55 AM
I'm still getting use to having a car that is low to the ground. While parking my 545 sport I scraped & cracked my front bumper in the center and near the fog lamps on one of those %$%$# yellow parking things.
Anyway, I've priced replacing it with the same bumper or getting the M5 version. BMW collision says that the M5 bumper is only $120 more but would require additional installation(is that true based anyones experience?). Also, anyone made this mod and liked it, or recommend a different bumper that's unique. I'm also willing to replace the rear bumper also.
Thanks in Advance.
Anyway, I've priced replacing it with the same bumper or getting the M5 version. BMW collision says that the M5 bumper is only $120 more but would require additional installation(is that true based anyones experience?). Also, anyone made this mod and liked it, or recommend a different bumper that's unique. I'm also willing to replace the rear bumper also.
Thanks in Advance.
do you have any photos of the crack?
here is my
11-23-2007 | 05:10 PM
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From: Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
I have my OEM bumper for sale too and it's Jet Black! Make me an offer and it's yours! 
11-23-2007 | 10:21 PM
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From: NYC, Rego Park, Queens
My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
Model Year: 2004
IF you are in the tristate / NYC area, I'll sell you my Silver gray bumper for cheap. =)
IF not, good luck with finding your items.
MK
IF not, good luck with finding your items.
MK
11-24-2007 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by elyk' post='498401' date='Nov 24 2007, 03:39 AM
question, you have a normal front bumper right now? or a m-tech one?
why not go m-tech? fittment is better than the M5 front, plus you still get to have your foglights (if you use them much)
why not go m-tech? fittment is better than the M5 front, plus you still get to have your foglights (if you use them much)
Thanks
