Seize an opportunity here?
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From: Fairfield County, CT
My Ride: 530xi
Model Year: 2007
Engine: N52
I unfortunately had a bumper collision last night. I was crossing traffic and a girl in a VW Beetle hit my bumper on the front passenger corner. The cops say it was my fault, so I'm probably going to end up paying for it (and hers as well) through my insurance company.
As it turns out, my damage is really minor. Some scrapes and a small crack in the plastic, but I don't imagine body shops repair that kind of stuff any more. They'll just replace the bumper. The damage is limited to the bumper itself. The body doesn't even have a scratch on it. So my question is... should I take this opportunity to upgrade the bumper, since it will more than likely have to be replaced anyway? I have an '07 530xi with the Sport package. Are there mod options that I can retrofit without going crazy? I don't want to get involved in modifying the grill, headlamps, etc. I just want to maybe give it an edgier look. Any suggestions? Pics would be helpful too. Thanks!
As it turns out, my damage is really minor. Some scrapes and a small crack in the plastic, but I don't imagine body shops repair that kind of stuff any more. They'll just replace the bumper. The damage is limited to the bumper itself. The body doesn't even have a scratch on it. So my question is... should I take this opportunity to upgrade the bumper, since it will more than likely have to be replaced anyway? I have an '07 530xi with the Sport package. Are there mod options that I can retrofit without going crazy? I don't want to get involved in modifying the grill, headlamps, etc. I just want to maybe give it an edgier look. Any suggestions? Pics would be helpful too. Thanks!
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Sorry to hear about what happened.
How about something along the lines of M5 Tech? Like these ones...
http://www.umnitza.com/index.php?mai...oducts_id=1244
http://www.trinityautosport.com/styl...0ixi-p-67.html
How about something along the lines of M5 Tech? Like these ones...
http://www.umnitza.com/index.php?mai...oducts_id=1244
http://www.trinityautosport.com/styl...0ixi-p-67.html
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From: Thousand Oaks, California
My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
As you have to buy a new bumper anyway, I say UPGRADE!! 
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From: NY
My Ride: Black 2006 530i Premium Package, Navigation, 18in OEM Wheels, Black Leather, Wood Grain Dash
i was just thinking and wishing something like this happened to me, more so that someone hit my bumper lol. I say upgrade to M tech. I will be doing the same at some point this summer. Good Luck
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