Why oh Why didn't you Stop

DBACE · 11-17-2018, 03:13 PM

My F80 was rear ended last week. The bumper damage isn't horrible but bad enough I want it repaired. The tow hook cover, rear bumper, piece over the exhaust is creased and the exhaust looks a bit out of alignment. Could be the bumper, but I don't really know. Question(s) to the community: Does an OEM bumper really have to have the sensor holes drilled out? What are the chances of them matching Silverstone II?

joooiiiiii · 11-17-2018, 03:25 PM

I had a dent in mine from backing up into a metal dumpster--BMW just replaced the entire bumper with all sensors and stuff like that. Can't say I know anything about drilling out the sensors though...

Arcades · 11-17-2018, 04:07 PM

Almost all of them do as Backup Camera is standard now.

IK6SPEED · 11-17-2018, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DBACE

My F80 was rear ended last week. The bumper damage isn't horrible but bad enough I want it repaired. The tow hook cover, rear bumper, piece over the exhaust is creased and the exhaust looks a bit out of alignment. Could be the bumper, but I don't really know. Question(s) to the community: Does an OEM bumper really have to have the sensor holes drilled out? What are the chances of them matching Silverstone II?

Pretty sure the rear bumper sold now (51128055991) is predrilled for PDC as noted in the options.

No drilling needed for camera or Lane Change Warning

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_3007

The right paint shop can do a perfect match, regardless of color.

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Originally Posted by Arcades

Almost all of them do as Backup Camera is standard now.

Backup Cameras and Blind Spot Detection have never needed drilling in the F Series.

danniexi · 11-17-2018, 07:55 PM

1. PDC holes need to be drilled out.
2. paint match will be fine so long as you go to a decent shop.
3. sorry about the dent. it happens. not much you can do now but get the bumper replaced and move on. just a crappy feeling is all.

MNoob · 11-17-2018, 08:48 PM

been there done that, same color. after repair its exactly as it was out the showroom.

and yeah, why cant people pay more attention...

wdskukm3 · 11-18-2018, 07:10 PM

My F80 is a silver stone 2. Needed to get my skirts painted so I just gave them my fuel door to match the paint. It came out perfect. Cannot tell the difference from any angle or lighting.

DBACE · 11-18-2018, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

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Originally Posted by DBACE

My F80 was rear ended last week. The bumper damage isn't horrible but bad enough I want it repaired. The tow hook cover, rear bumper, piece over the exhaust is creased and the exhaust looks a bit out of alignment. Could be the bumper, but I don't really know. Question(s) to the community: Does an OEM bumper really have to have the sensor holes drilled out? What are the chances of them matching Silverstone II?

Pretty sure the rear bumper sold now (51128055991) is predrilled for PDC as noted in the options.

No drilling needed for camera or Lane Change Warning

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_3007

The right paint shop can do a perfect match, regardless of color.

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Originally Posted by Arcades

Almost all of them do as Backup Camera is standard now.

Backup Cameras and Blind Spot Detection have never needed drilling in the F Series.

The tow hook cover is square in the diagram. I will be miffed if it is not original, which is round. Is realOEM.com buying directly from BMW?

IK6SPEED · 11-18-2018, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DBACE

The tow hook cover is square in the diagram. I will be miffed if it is not original, which is round. Is realOEM.com buying directly from BMW?

Realoem does not sell anything.

They are simply a parts database.

They use Generic diagrams for multiple BMW models so illustrated details like that are often not correctly pictured.

If you purchase that BMW OEM Part Number from any reputable source, it will be correct.

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joooiiiiii Lieutenant 439 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I had a dent in mine from backing up into a metal dumpster--BMW just replaced the entire bumper with all sensors and stuff like that. Can't say I know anything about drilling out the sensors though...
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wdskukm3 Captain 364 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 and Model P3D Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Orland Park,IL iTrader: (0)	My F80 is a silver stone 2. Needed to get my skirts painted so I just gave them my fuel door to match the paint. It came out perfect. Cannot tell the difference from any angle or lighting. __________________ M Forever!!!!
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