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Old 07-08-2013 | 11:22 AM
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I decided to drive my car down to South Carolina on vacation.. and I was an hour away from my destination.. and a Deer decided he wanted to introduce himself to my car. My family and I were ok.. no injuries.. with the exception of my car. Below are some pics I took the next morning. So I decided now is the time to do more modding. I decided to get a M5Tech front bumper. I will later get the sides.. and leave the rear as is for now. I already cleared it with the shop who's doing the work. Fortunately, something good is coming out of this..
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Old 07-08-2013 | 01:15 PM
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That really sux! Did the situation leave you stranded or was it still drivable? BTW, the replacement bumpers do not come with PDC brackets or at least the one source I can think of does not. You might want to check to see before you purchase. If not, you will need to purchase four new brackets or remove you old ones which are welded to the bumper and then install them. You can't just use any glue. I hear there is a kit you can purchase through BMW that works but haven't seen it. If you had a LCI you can't even purchase the PDC brackets!
Old 07-09-2013 | 04:03 AM
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Thanks Tony.. I'll have to look into that.

The car was drivable. I was able to drive back to CT with no issues. It's just very ugly. :-)
Old 07-09-2013 | 07:50 AM
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Man that sucks but glad to hear everyone was ok. The car can always be repaired.
Old 07-09-2013 | 10:02 AM
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+1 good to hear everyone is ok
Old 07-10-2013 | 05:39 AM
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Thank you guys....

Nerwyll.. you'll be hearing from either myself or the body shop in the next couple of days to order the M5Tech bumper. :-) I gave them all of the contact info for you guys..
Old 07-15-2013 | 10:02 AM
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brother, i feel for you, and hope you get that beauty back on the road without much consequential cost to yourself...all the best.
Old 07-26-2013 | 05:10 AM
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Thank you man... I still haven't gotten it back yet.. but hopefully by next week.
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