Umnitza M5 Front
09-20-2009, 10:47 AM
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I've seen a few people running the umnitza m5 front, so I mosied over to the site and was blown away by the price!! So the question is, do you get what you pay for? How is the quality of fitment? I've got a friend who does bodywork and painting, he is a pro, but since he hooks me up, I would hate to bring him a headache..
09-20-2009, 10:54 AM
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Its a good piece. good fitment at a good price. only problem is that you're choice of splitters or lips are limited to whatever umnitza produces.
09-20-2009, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 415BMW' post='1012393' date='Sep 20 2009, 11:54 AM
Its a good piece. good fitment at a good price. only problem is that you're choice of splitters or lips are limited to whatever umnitza produces.
09-20-2009, 06:06 PM
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We've sold over 300+ sets of these, most of the members on this forum that have our bumpers will be able to back up the fact that these bumpers fit and work perfectly.
09-20-2009, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by umnitza' post='1012541' date='Sep 20 2009, 09:06 PM
We've sold over 300+ sets of these, most of the members on this forum that have our bumpers will be able to back up the fact that these bumpers fit and work perfectly.
09-21-2009, 08:49 AM
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We have heard of some issues with the washer and if there is a good pictorial of this we'll be able to let customers know of the issues prior to purchasing.
The brake ducts are a more common issue simply because you have a non-M bumper with non-M brake ducts trying to fit into an M bumper. If you have some photos of how you have worked around it, customers will be able to do the same.
The brake ducts are a more common issue simply because you have a non-M bumper with non-M brake ducts trying to fit into an M bumper. If you have some photos of how you have worked around it, customers will be able to do the same.
09-21-2009, 08:55 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Okay Umnitza, if I don't have headlight washers - are there any other issues I should look for? What exactly is the issue with the brake ducts?
09-21-2009, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='1012868' date='Sep 21 2009, 09:55 AM
Okay Umnitza, if I don't have headlight washers - are there any other issues I should look for? What exactly is the issue with the brake ducts?
09-21-2009, 02:00 PM
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The problem with the brake ducts is that they attach to the OEM grill like a clip. Unfortunately the M5 style grill has nothing for the brake ducts to clip to and your factory ducts are not shaped to fit the contours of the new bumper grill. A lot of people just go without the brake ducts however I thought this elimination of a specifically designed feature for the brakes was not acceptable, at least for me. I ended up purchasing OEM M-tech brake ducts and zip tied them in place (mind you I hate zip ties but it worked out perfect). Eventually I will be mounting the ducts by screws into the ducting on the car, but until then, a few zip ties and I had factory like brake ducting.
09-21-2009, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by socale39' post='1013131' date='Sep 21 2009, 05:00 PM
I ended up purchasing OEM M-tech brake ducts and zip tied them in place (mind you I hate zip ties but it worked out perfect). Eventually I will be mounting the ducts by screws into the ducting on the car, but until then, a few zip ties and I had factory like brake ducting.
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