My M5 front bumper project.
12-30-2006, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='372364' date='Dec 30 2006, 09:07 AM
Glad to see you're getting closer to normal again Busta...good luck!
As soon as I wash+wax the car the pictures are going up
12-30-2006, 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Busta' post='372379' date='Dec 30 2006, 07:38 PM
As soon as I wash+wax the car the pictures are going up
Can't wait, hurry up!
12-30-2006, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Busta' post='372378' date='Dec 30 2006, 01:36 PM
15 SUPPORT, SIDE PANEL FRONT LEFT M 1 51117895735 $5.80
15 SUPPORT, SIDE PANEL FRONT RIGHT M 1 51117895736 $5.80
15 SUPPORT, SIDE PANEL FRONT RIGHT M 1 51117895736 $5.80
Busta thats all you had to change? just two parts and gap is gone?
12-30-2006, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by quad_m' post='372498' date='Dec 30 2006, 09:17 PM
Busta thats all you had to change? just two parts and gap is gone?
My530i took some good images of the final gap size left for his bumper.
Roughly about the same gap I have now..ill take pics of mine later...I'm trying to get over a cold :\
12-30-2006, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Busta' post='372501' date='Dec 31 2006, 12:22 AM
yes...the gap is around 90% gone, m5 bumper supports should definitely be included/purchased with an M5 front bumper.
My530i took some good images of the final gap size left for his bumper.
Roughly about the same gap I have now..ill take pics of mine later...I'm trying to get over a cold :\
My530i took some good images of the final gap size left for his bumper.
Roughly about the same gap I have now..ill take pics of mine later...I'm trying to get over a cold :\
12-30-2006, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by quad_m' post='372509' date='Dec 30 2006, 09:37 PM
I also heard that M5 front bumper carrier elimates/helps the gap situation if used with or without fenders.
To install M5 bumper on existing bumper carrier, one needs to either remove two black foams or grind it down.
Hope it helps.
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12-31-2006, 12:26 AM
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FYI: I did removed the two black foams.
12-31-2006, 02:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Busta' post='372540' date='Dec 31 2006, 10:26 AM
FYI: I did removed the two black foams.
And removing the two black foams it fit perfectly ?
12-31-2006, 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by quad_m' post='372509' date='Dec 31 2006, 12:37 AM
just to make sure. Then can I advise members/buyers that if they purchase the m5 bumper only, they can definetly get rid of this 10mm gap..almost? I also heard that M5 front bumper carrier elimates/helps the gap situation if used with or without fenders.
Telling someone that they can get the M5 bumper and "almost" get rid of the gap may cause some people to have higher expectations than what reality allows. If that happens, you might end up with an unhappy customer, etc.
Just my $.02...
12-31-2006, 09:03 AM
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Rudy was right. Customer would not happy with that little gap, and they'd be update since they would expect perfect fit. The only thing you, Tony, can tell customer is buying M5 fenders along with M5 bumper to make perfect fit. Customer will frown on what you'd suggest because of paying more for parts (2 fenders + 2 side grilles + painting + installing of fenders = $1000+ alone). Or let him/her know the issue in advanced that it'd take a lot of effort to make it "closed" to perfect.
Talking about the gap, I personally don't like this gap at all, but compared to M-tech front hood and bumper gap, I'd take M5 bumper gap anyday
I was debating about M5 fenders, but our friends here found it too much, but wife likes it
She wants M5 fenders 
I'm not going to do it...for now. Still debating since Christmas was just over, and money has been spent to boot up consumer index.
Talking about the gap, I personally don't like this gap at all, but compared to M-tech front hood and bumper gap, I'd take M5 bumper gap anyday
I was debating about M5 fenders, but our friends here found it too much, but wife likes it
She wants M5 fenders I'm not going to do it...for now. Still debating since Christmas was just over, and money has been spent to boot up consumer index.