Found a 1M fiberglsss bumper on eBay
11-11-2015, 04:34 PM
#1
New Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Seattle
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 535i
Found a 1M fiberglsss bumper on eBay
What are your thoughts?
BMW E60 M5 1M Front Bumper Bodykit Built in Lip Spoiler | eBay
Really tempting except for the fact that it's made of fiberglass.
BMW E60 M5 1M Front Bumper Bodykit Built in Lip Spoiler | eBay
Really tempting except for the fact that it's made of fiberglass.
11-11-2015, 07:00 PM
#2
Administrator
You might want to dig deeper researching this before you pull the trigger.
https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...-550-a-142955/
https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...-550-a-142955/
11-12-2015, 02:37 PM
#3
Members
Senior Members
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Jose, Ca
Posts: 692
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E60
Model Year: 2005
don't do it, I have a buddy that bought one of those hybrid duraflex bumper, and it's crap.
luckily the bodyshop that did the work was also another friend, otherwise, the bodyshop will not even take on the task.
it was flimsy - had to re-enforce some of the area
wavey as hell - a lot more work than expected to resurface some of the area
had to force, massage, rework some of the area that was joining to the car body, otherwise it leaves a huge gap.
the coating they spray it with, hides a lot of the defects, especially area that was lacking material, or wasn't done properly which had a lot of pitting.
not worth it
luckily the bodyshop that did the work was also another friend, otherwise, the bodyshop will not even take on the task.
it was flimsy - had to re-enforce some of the area
wavey as hell - a lot more work than expected to resurface some of the area
had to force, massage, rework some of the area that was joining to the car body, otherwise it leaves a huge gap.
the coating they spray it with, hides a lot of the defects, especially area that was lacking material, or wasn't done properly which had a lot of pitting.
not worth it
11-13-2015, 09:50 AM
#4
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 924
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: 2008 AW N52 with sports package & premium package; natural brown interior
MODs:
Orion V2s
3000K H8 Yellow Fogs
Matte Black Kidney Grills
20" Miro 111
Hankook V12 Tires
H&R Sport Springs
Special coding via Simon (dbl flash hazards, digital velocity, etc.)
LED Side Markers from Trinity Autosports
LED License Plate Lights from Trinity Autosports
Carbon Delete
BMC Air Filter
RPI Scoop
RPI GT Exhaust
Future MODs:
Mtech Kit
KW Variant 2 Coilovers
CIC Retrofit
Upgrade Audio System
Thanks for the heads up.
11-15-2015, 09:10 PM
#5
New Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Seattle
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 535i
I've heard quite a lot that the duraflex ones are absolute POS, but the reason I posted this one is it seems to be a one-of custom made fiberglass piece. Similar to what this guy was doing:
https://5series.net/forums/group-buy...er-e60-133990/
I don't know, I just thought it was interesting.
https://5series.net/forums/group-buy...er-e60-133990/
I don't know, I just thought it was interesting.
11-15-2015, 10:32 PM
#6
Members
Senior Members
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: San Jose, Ca
Posts: 692
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E60
Model Year: 2005
read the product description on the ebay page -
This auction is for a new 1M Front bumper made of Fiberglass. We ordered this for our show car but decided to go a carbon route so this is up for sale. Our loss is your gain.
999.00 for a Fiberglass bumper???
The one Simon was offering are two polyurethane bumper fused together....or whatever our oem bumpers are made of.
This auction is for a new 1M Front bumper made of Fiberglass. We ordered this for our show car but decided to go a carbon route so this is up for sale. Our loss is your gain.
999.00 for a Fiberglass bumper???
The one Simon was offering are two polyurethane bumper fused together....or whatever our oem bumpers are made of.
Last edited by Boost7; 11-15-2015 at 10:35 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
UltimatePeter
DIY: Do It Yourself
5
09-28-2015 09:12 AM
UltimatePeter
DIY: Do It Yourself
0
05-12-2015 08:00 AM