Ran over ice chunk!!..HELP..

Reedomn · 12-26-2010, 01:25 PM

HELP... I had a little run in with an ice chunk on the road (ie: low clearance issue) which broke off a
black plastic piece under the front of the car which was bolted to the very back part of the air dam (the chunk cleared the front bumper air dam
but caught this piece which is the lowest point under the front. I looked up the part and I think it is called a "front splash shield?" It looks like it covers some
radiator hoses etc under the front. Part of it is still bolted on but the middle cracked piece is in my trunk. Does anyone know if I
am correct on the part name?..It is approx 3ft wide and 18 inches deep.

Warranty??..they did replace a broken cup holder.

thanks in advance and Happy Holidays!...

geneatals · 12-26-2010, 01:41 PM

not sure how or why you would expect bmw warranty to cover something damaged due to "wear and tear"? it's an unfortunate accident for sure, but don't see BMW paying for your accident. I could be wrong tho and maybe your dealership/CA is really a nice guy....good luck

did you look up the piece using realoem.com? might help clarify which piece you are talking about?

bkwon327 · 12-26-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Reedomn

HELP...
Warranty??..they did replace a broken cup holder.

thanks in advance and Happy Holidays!...

Warranty does not cover things that are broken off due to collision. Your gonna have to pay out of pocket on this one. If it cost more than your deductible, insurance may be an option but it may not be worth the trouble. Sorry to hear bout your loss though...

L-Altos · 12-26-2010, 02:27 PM

These threads should point you in the right direction

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=felt+piece

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=290894

JCtx · 12-26-2010, 03:49 PM

No way BMW covers that, but those parts are relatively cheap, even if you broke off all 3 of them. Outer ones are $20 a piece, and middle one $125 I think. Check all 3 carefully before you order anything. They're important since they give the lower bumper its rigidity, plus they play an important aerodynamic role. Oh, and the middle one is designed for the oil cooler, and directs hot air under the car. Easy DIY, so not that bad of a deal. Good luck.

NYCMCBM3 · 12-26-2010, 04:09 PM

^yea i replaced mine myself , i had hit a cone

donovan · 12-26-2010, 04:46 PM

Good grief... lift it up, find out what piece it is, tell insurance company or if you dont think you can lift the car up by yourself then take that to a shop and have them do it. If I was there I"d hold your hand

I"m sure its covered under insurance lmao...

cmk227 · 12-26-2010, 04:57 PM

I broke mine and I don't know how. I was very pissed off when I saw it last week. I been extremely careful with it. I know it was not done during ED since I drove it careful and have been careful here so it make me wonder.

Good thread.

Reedomn · 12-26-2010, 06:01 PM

Thanks for all the input....it is number 20 indeed on the attached link above!..you guys are always helpful...the warranty comment was sort of a joke...but why not try...

part number 51757899820

kiloil · 12-26-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NycE93M3

^yea i replaced mine myself , i had hit a cone

My wife hit a curb stop and ripped that puppy out. We paid for it out of pocket and I never considered BMW paying for it.

NYCMCBM3 · 12-26-2010, 06:19 PM

^they wont , they quoted me $450 + tax to replace with labor

i bought it and put them on myself , saved a ton of cash

drburton · 12-26-2010, 08:36 PM

Sorry to hear that. Where were you driving? I just ordered a lip should make Minnesota winters interesting.

Reedomn · 12-26-2010, 09:35 PM

DB...no biggie...I was driving down a one way one lane alley...thought I could clear it. Let me see the lip after you have it on.

cmk227 · 12-27-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NycE93M3

^they wont , they quoted me $450 + tax to replace with labor

i bought it and put them on myself , saved a ton of cash

What was your cost?

12-26-2010, 01:25 PM	#1
Reedomn Major 678 Rep 1,469 Posts Drives: Lambo Huracan/RR Velar/C8 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (15)	Ran over ice chunk!!..HELP.. HELP... I had a little run in with an ice chunk on the road (ie: low clearance issue) which broke off a black plastic piece under the front of the car which was bolted to the very back part of the air dam (the chunk cleared the front bumper air dam but caught this piece which is the lowest point under the front. I looked up the part and I think it is called a "front splash shield?" It looks like it covers some radiator hoses etc under the front. Part of it is still bolted on but the middle cracked piece is in my trunk. Does anyone know if I am correct on the part name?..It is approx 3ft wide and 18 inches deep. Warranty??..they did replace a broken cup holder. thanks in advance and Happy Holidays!... __________________ Lambo Huracan, Cherokee SRT, C8 on order. Sold- 458, GT3, f80 M3, e82 1M, f87 M2, e30 M3, e90 M3, e36 M3, e34 M5, e36 M3, e30 M3........
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geneatals Ninja 390 Rep 4,014 Posts Drives: 2019 530e Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal (SFV) iTrader: (3)	not sure how or why you would expect bmw warranty to cover something damaged due to "wear and tear"? it's an unfortunate accident for sure, but don't see BMW paying for your accident. I could be wrong tho and maybe your dealership/CA is really a nice guy....good luck did you look up the piece using realoem.com? might help clarify which piece you are talking about? __________________ 2019 AW G30 530e l ZPP l ZMP l ZDH Retired: 2016 F80 M3, 2012 E90 M3, 2008 535i
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L-Altos Private 6 Rep 91 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	These threads should point you in the right direction http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ght=felt+piece http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=290894
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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	No way BMW covers that, but those parts are relatively cheap, even if you broke off all 3 of them. Outer ones are $20 a piece, and middle one $125 I think. Check all 3 carefully before you order anything. They're important since they give the lower bumper its rigidity, plus they play an important aerodynamic role. Oh, and the middle one is designed for the oil cooler, and directs hot air under the car. Easy DIY, so not that bad of a deal. Good luck.
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NYCMCBM3 Colonel 167 Rep 2,711 Posts Drives: 2012 MCB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Ozone Park,NY iTrader: (13)	^yea i replaced mine myself , i had hit a cone __________________ 2012 MCB///M3
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donovan Brigadier General 371 Rep 4,167 Posts Drives: R8 - Ford Raptor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: National iTrader: (17)	Good grief... lift it up, find out what piece it is, tell insurance company or if you dont think you can lift the car up by yourself then take that to a shop and have them do it. If I was there I"d hold your hand I"m sure its covered under insurance lmao... __________________ Audi R8 v10 Ford Raptor m3e46freak@yahoo.comfor all euro parts!! ebay/craigslist verified/ m3post/e46fanantics/m3forum/zpost/bimmerforum
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cmk227 Major 120 Rep 1,379 Posts Drives: Goal: Another ///M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Garland, TX & Northern England iTrader: (2)	I broke mine and I don't know how. I was very pissed off when I saw it last week. I been extremely careful with it. I know it was not done during ED since I drove it careful and have been careful here so it make me wonder. Good thread. __________________ 14 Lexus GX460 & 14 Lexus ES300H 14 BMW 528d Touring Estate - UK Previous M's: 11 BMW M3 JZB ZCP 6MT, 02 BMW M3 Conv 6MT & 02 BMW M3 Coupe 6MT
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Reedomn Major 678 Rep 1,469 Posts Drives: Lambo Huracan/RR Velar/C8 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (15)	Thanks for all the input....it is number 20 indeed on the attached link above!..you guys are always helpful...the warranty comment was sort of a joke...but why not try... part number 51757899820 __________________ Lambo Huracan, Cherokee SRT, C8 on order. Sold- 458, GT3, f80 M3, e82 1M, f87 M2, e30 M3, e90 M3, e36 M3, e34 M5, e36 M3, e30 M3........
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NYCMCBM3 Colonel 167 Rep 2,711 Posts Drives: 2012 MCB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Ozone Park,NY iTrader: (13)	^they wont , they quoted me $450 + tax to replace with labor i bought it and put them on myself , saved a ton of cash __________________ 2012 MCB///M3
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Reedomn Major 678 Rep 1,469 Posts Drives: Lambo Huracan/RR Velar/C8 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (15)	DB...no biggie...I was driving down a one way one lane alley...thought I could clear it. Let me see the lip after you have it on. __________________ Lambo Huracan, Cherokee SRT, C8 on order. Sold- 458, GT3, f80 M3, e82 1M, f87 M2, e30 M3, e90 M3, e36 M3, e34 M5, e36 M3, e30 M3........
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