Recommend me a front bumper

thetoe · 09-30-2011, 06:58 PM

My 2 week old Mineral White E92 just got backed into by a Dodge 2500 and the front bumper is trashed. I just got the clear bra installed yesterday!

What are the best bumpers out there which cost about the same as a stock replacement? I'm willing to throw in about $500 in addition to the insurance $ if it'll get me something better.

Thanks for the advice

Toe

1MOREMOD · 09-30-2011, 07:29 PM

probably get the euro spec on so no reflector holes.

aus · 09-30-2011, 08:34 PM

Euro or Arkym.

SchnellM3 · 09-30-2011, 09:50 PM

OEM Euro or Vorsteiner

thetoe · 10-01-2011, 03:57 PM

Thanks for the advice. Does anybody know a better deal than this $1099 at EAS?

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...-bumper-e9x-m3

SchnellM3 · 10-01-2011, 04:05 PM

Could try IND not sure what their price is but imagine it will be pretty close to EAS

flipm3 · 10-01-2011, 05:04 PM

OEM Euro for sure

1MOREMOD · 10-01-2011, 05:06 PM

can you get the euro prepainted? i was debating between a respray of the front bumper or replacement at some point. track reeks havoc on the front end.

thetoe · 10-01-2011, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriszeh

can you get the euro prepainted? i was debating between a respray of the front bumper or replacement at some point. track reeks havoc on the front end.

On the EAS website it only says they come primed and ready to paint however on another M3 forum, they advertised that they are able to paint them for you prior to delivery.

1MOREMOD · 10-01-2011, 05:31 PM

so 1100 without paint. kinda steep. probably get a respray and clear bra to protect it for less.

SchnellM3 · 10-01-2011, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriszeh

can you get the euro prepainted? i was debating between a respray of the front bumper or replacement at some point. track reeks havoc on the front end.

IND will do painting, on the things I've gotten their paint is a great match

Could also have them filled....

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onnex · 10-01-2011, 05:59 PM

amuse or arkym are legit. Euro bumper would be nice too tho

J08M3 · 10-01-2011, 07:30 PM

OEM and have a good local body shop fill the holes and and match YOUR paint.

NFAM3 · 10-01-2011, 08:53 PM

If you're planning on getting a front lip in the future, I'd go w the Vorsteiner bumper as it comes w a lip.

SV Concepts II · 10-02-2011, 08:51 PM

You can also take a look at the Vorsteiner GTS3 front bumper package.

tom @ eas · 10-03-2011, 11:38 AM

Might have to agree on the VRS bumper, here's a recent visitor:

Whether it be Vorsteiner or OEM EU bumpers - we have you covered.

nam71594 · 10-03-2011, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onnex

amuse or arkym are legit. Euro bumper would be nice too tho

amuse is a little bit out of his price range, amuse frp is 2500.. cf is 8k

Templar · 10-03-2011, 01:20 PM

I'd go with Euro OEM. No reflector holes FTW!

IND does great paint work, but for a large piece like that I might consider taking it to a good local body shop and getting it painted to match properly. Like I said, IND does great work, but this is a large piece and could be slightly off and noticeable.

Eugene-TAIWAN · 10-06-2011, 10:58 PM

arkym

Grail05 · 10-07-2011, 08:23 AM

Amuse someone i believed in the forsale thread someone is selling it.... painted white though.... but still cheap IMO.... plus they look a lot better then the rest...

J08M3 · 10-07-2011, 08:52 PM

^--- might crack after you drive around with it for a bit.

show car only...... just saying....

thetoe · 10-07-2011, 11:25 PM

Thanks for all the advice guys, I just ordered the euro bumper thru EAS. I'm hoping the clean look will accent the lines well!

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thetoe New Member 6 Rep 18 Posts Drives: E92 Mineral White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Universe iTrader: (0)	Recommend me a front bumper My 2 week old Mineral White E92 just got backed into by a Dodge 2500 and the front bumper is trashed. I just got the clear bra installed yesterday! What are the best bumpers out there which cost about the same as a stock replacement? I'm willing to throw in about $500 in addition to the insurance $ if it'll get me something better. Thanks for the advice Toe
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aus Major General 892 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Euro or Arkym. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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thetoe New Member 6 Rep 18 Posts Drives: E92 Mineral White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Universe iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the advice. Does anybody know a better deal than this $1099 at EAS? http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...-bumper-e9x-m3
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1MOREMOD - 11818 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	can you get the euro prepainted? i was debating between a respray of the front bumper or replacement at some point. track reeks havoc on the front end. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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1MOREMOD - 11818 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	so 1100 without paint. kinda steep. probably get a respray and clear bra to protect it for less. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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J08M3 Major General 286 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	OEM and have a good local body shop fill the holes and and match YOUR paint. __________________
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NFAM3 Lieutenant 157 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	If you're planning on getting a front lip in the future, I'd go w the Vorsteiner bumper as it comes w a lip. __________________ 2011 BMW M3
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J08M3 Major General 286 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	^--- might crack after you drive around with it for a bit. show car only...... just saying.... __________________
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thetoe New Member 6 Rep 18 Posts Drives: E92 Mineral White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Universe iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the advice guys, I just ordered the euro bumper thru EAS. I'm hoping the clean look will accent the lines well!
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