New to the forum, Have questions about BMW performance aero kits

N55 · 11-06-2010, 12:38 AM

Hi, All I have been a long time lurker. This is my second BMW I had a 08 E90 and traded it in last month for a 2011 e90. Anyways, Someone backed up into the front of my car in a parking lot and I was looking to upgrade to a BMW performance bumper. I have some questions though. I would probably just get the front aero bumper for now and get the rest later.
Here is the link: http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...nterid=2063501
Here are the questions:
1. What is HWS that is listed with the front bumper?
2. If I get this installed and painted by a BMW certified auto body shop will it be covered under bmw warranty still? (The shop says it is BMW certified, dealer recommended it, but it is not listed on BMW's site as a certified shop.
3. What is the cooling package that is listed on the bottom of the parts list? Is it like a BMW performance intake? what is it? I am so confused.

Thanks in advance!

acerboo · 11-06-2010, 11:07 AM

hws headlamp washer system cooling kit is for the front brakes probably because the air ducts are in a different position, m front bumper also needs duct kit

TexasBmw11 · 11-07-2010, 04:56 PM

I was just in your shoes last week. i actually got my Aerodynamic bumper yesterday. The Ducts are required and they feed air to your brakes. I paid $900 for the Bumper and the Air ducts for my 2011 E90 Lci. The shop is charging me $650 to paint and install which is kind of expensive but my insurance paid

and yes it should be under Bmw warranty. Let me know if u have any other questions

N55 · 11-07-2010, 09:45 PM

Thanks acer and texas for clarifying this to me! Also Texas mind if you post some pics after it is done? I got the estimate and it was $2100 for a new OEM bumper, kidney grills and to pop a little 6" wide 1/2" deep dent out and repaint my hood. Total parts was $571 total labor $1521! Mine came out to about the same as yours to repaint and install the bumper. But their insurance is paying, I just have to pay the difference for the performance bumper

which is only $300 ish ha.

Also one more quick total noob question to anyone that can answer: So I can't get an appointment at the shop I want until December 20. Since they are repainting the hood and bumper, would you think that it would be a good idea to wait to have it painted until after the snow? I figure the salt on the roads wouldn't be so good for the paint. I also have to wait 30 days after the painting to have my TST teflon paint sealant put back on the car. Grrr!

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N55 ⒸⒺⓇⓉⓘⒻⒾⒺⒹ✬ⓃⒾⓃⒿⒶ 137 Rep 1,475 Posts Drives: 🚀 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2012 BMW 335IS (SOLD) [6.84] 2011 BMW 335XI (SOLD) [4.66] 2008 BMW 335xi (SOLD) [10.00]	New to the forum, Have questions about BMW performance aero kits Hi, All I have been a long time lurker. This is my second BMW I had a 08 E90 and traded it in last month for a 2011 e90. Anyways, Someone backed up into the front of my car in a parking lot and I was looking to upgrade to a BMW performance bumper. I have some questions though. I would probably just get the front aero bumper for now and get the rest later. Here is the link: http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...nterid=2063501 Here are the questions: 1. What is HWS that is listed with the front bumper? 2. If I get this installed and painted by a BMW certified auto body shop will it be covered under bmw warranty still? (The shop says it is BMW certified, dealer recommended it, but it is not listed on BMW's site as a certified shop. 3. What is the cooling package that is listed on the bottom of the parts list? Is it like a BMW performance intake? what is it? I am so confused. Thanks in advance!
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acerboo Brigadier General 179 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	hws headlamp washer system cooling kit is for the front brakes probably because the air ducts are in a different position, m front bumper also needs duct kit
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TexasBmw11 Lieutenant 41 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (4)	I was just in your shoes last week. i actually got my Aerodynamic bumper yesterday. The Ducts are required and they feed air to your brakes. I paid $900 for the Bumper and the Air ducts for my 2011 E90 Lci. The shop is charging me $650 to paint and install which is kind of expensive but my insurance paid and yes it should be under Bmw warranty. Let me know if u have any other questions
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N55 ⒸⒺⓇⓉⓘⒻⒾⒺⒹ✬ⓃⒾⓃⒿⒶ 137 Rep 1,475 Posts Drives: 🚀 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2012 BMW 335IS (SOLD) [6.84] 2011 BMW 335XI (SOLD) [4.66] 2008 BMW 335xi (SOLD) [10.00]	Thanks acer and texas for clarifying this to me! Also Texas mind if you post some pics after it is done? I got the estimate and it was $2100 for a new OEM bumper, kidney grills and to pop a little 6" wide 1/2" deep dent out and repaint my hood. Total parts was $571 total labor $1521! Mine came out to about the same as yours to repaint and install the bumper. But their insurance is paying, I just have to pay the difference for the performance bumper which is only $300 ish ha. Also one more quick total noob question to anyone that can answer: So I can't get an appointment at the shop I want until December 20. Since they are repainting the hood and bumper, would you think that it would be a good idea to wait to have it painted until after the snow? I figure the salt on the roads wouldn't be so good for the paint. I also have to wait 30 days after the painting to have my TST teflon paint sealant put back on the car. Grrr!
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