Recommendations on Front Bumper

Advantage · 10-03-2017, 10:57 AM

Okay, here's the deal. I hit a huge Minnesota style pothole in a dark parking lot over the weekend. It was so deep that the bottom of the car hit the pavement. In doing so, it smashed by carbon fiber front lip, ruined by clear bra, scuffed the bumper badly, smashed the plastic under carriage, and slightly dented the bumper near the driver's side wheel well.

My insurance wants to repair the existing bumper versus buying a new one. What do you guys think? I hate the thought of them repairing it and having to respray the bumper to match the silver stone paint. Should I get a new one and pay the difference? Any ideas on a cool aftermarket bumper replacement?

Thanks for your help guys!

dmjay · 10-03-2017, 12:45 PM

get a new one!

What insurance company are you under?
I only ask as on a prior car, i hit a paint can on the freeway which caused a small crack. The insurance company replaced the entire bumper with no issues.

Advantage · 10-03-2017, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dmjay

get a new one!

What insurance company are you under?
I only ask as on a prior car, i hit a paint can on the freeway which caused a small crack. The insurance company replaced the entire bumper with no issues.

I am with American Family.

Advantage · 10-03-2017, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dmjay

get a new one!

What insurance company are you under?
I only ask as on a prior car, i hit a paint can on the freeway which caused a small crack. The insurance company replaced the entire bumper with no issues.

Can you get a new OEM bumper already painted by factory?

apexlocator · 10-03-2017, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Advantage

Can you get a new OEM bumper already painted by factory?

Oem doesn't come painted from factory. I've dealt with a few bumper replacements over the years (various manufacturers). Insurance companies will usually replace entire bumpers based on where the damage is (ie corners are tougher to fix)

Advantage · 10-03-2017, 05:01 PM

$1,200 for an OEM front bumper. Does this sound right?

TrevorM3 · 10-03-2017, 06:03 PM

i highly doubt you need a new bumper. post a pic. color wont be an issue, its at the bottom, isn't it?

stop over-complicating these things. the body shop can repair underneath then reclear the entire bumper. end of story

VoytekM5 · 10-03-2017, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dmjay

get a new one!

What insurance company are you under?
I only ask as on a prior car, i hit a paint can on the freeway which caused a small crack. The insurance company replaced the entire bumper with no issues.

Meanwhile you lost 10% of resale value because of the accident reported on car fax. Sometimes reporting an insurance claim isn't worthwhile.

Advantage · 10-03-2017, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by VoytekM5

Meanwhile you lost 10% of resale value because of the accident reported on car fax. Sometimes reporting an insurance claim isn't worthwhile.

I hear you there. This won't get reported.

Advantage · 10-03-2017, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

i highly doubt you need a new bumper. post a pic. color wont be an issue, its at the bottom, isn't it?

stop over-complicating these things. the body shop can repair underneath then reclear the entire bumper. end of story

Ha. Just getting some opinions. I will send pics when I get some time.

The bumper as stated in my first post is damaged on the bottom and creased badly by the wheel well on the driver's side.

lsturbointeg · 10-03-2017, 09:50 PM

If your that concerned just pay the difference for an OEM bumper. But the insurance will always go aftermarket

Advantage · 10-03-2017, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

If your that concerned just pay the difference for an OEM bumper. But the insurance will always go aftermarket

Yeah, that's the route I will likely take. Peace of mind for me than anything.

I was also curious about other "cool" front bumper replacements other than OEM that might be on the market?

variable229 · 10-04-2017, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Advantage

Yeah, that's the route I will likely take. Peace of mind for me than anything.

I was also curious about other "cool" front bumper replacements other than OEM that might be on the market?

M5 Euro OEM bumpers don't have reflectors.

evilb · 10-04-2017, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by variable229

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advantage

Yeah, that's the route I will likely take. Peace of mind for me than anything.

I was also curious about other "cool" front bumper replacements other than OEM that might be on the market?

M5 Euro OEM bumpers don't have reflectors.

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Originally Posted by variable229

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advantage

Yeah, that's the route I will likely take. Peace of mind for me than anything.

I was also curious about other "cool" front bumper replacements other than OEM that might be on the market?

M5 Euro OEM bumpers don't have reflectors.

This!

Advantage · 10-04-2017, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by evilb

This!

Ah, nice! I have the IND colored replacements but this would be even better. Thanks for the tip!

10-03-2017, 10:57 AM	#1
Advantage Second Lieutenant 87 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5 F90 Competition Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	Recommendations on Front Bumper Okay, here's the deal. I hit a huge Minnesota style pothole in a dark parking lot over the weekend. It was so deep that the bottom of the car hit the pavement. In doing so, it smashed by carbon fiber front lip, ruined by clear bra, scuffed the bumper badly, smashed the plastic under carriage, and slightly dented the bumper near the driver's side wheel well. My insurance wants to repair the existing bumper versus buying a new one. What do you guys think? I hate the thought of them repairing it and having to respray the bumper to match the silver stone paint. Should I get a new one and pay the difference? Any ideas on a cool aftermarket bumper replacement? Thanks for your help guys!
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dmjay New Member 6 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 14 M5 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	get a new one! What insurance company are you under? I only ask as on a prior car, i hit a paint can on the freeway which caused a small crack. The insurance company replaced the entire bumper with no issues.
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Advantage Second Lieutenant 87 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5 F90 Competition Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	$1,200 for an OEM front bumper. Does this sound right?
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TrevorM3 Banned 3323 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 6.3 AMG Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	i highly doubt you need a new bumper. post a pic. color wont be an issue, its at the bottom, isn't it? stop over-complicating these things. the body shop can repair underneath then reclear the entire bumper. end of story
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lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9168 Rep 14,521 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	If your that concerned just pay the difference for an OEM bumper. But the insurance will always go aftermarket __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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