Dont you just love car parks !!!!

lolololol · 07-18-2009, 11:07 AM

Hey All,

I took my daughter swimming today and returned to my car looking like this !

Ive already had the local 'Dentz' guy around who wouldn't touch it with a barge pole - he reckons a new bumper.

Thoughts, views and any advice warmly appreciated.

Thanks

Mr.N · 07-18-2009, 11:13 AM

I'm afraid I've got no advice for you mate but f**kin gutted for ya.
Hope you get it sorted with a minimum of ball ache.

lolololol · 07-18-2009, 11:21 AM

Thanks, me too bud but I just cant see how that will happen ! I was hoping I could get someone to pop it back out but so far it aint looking good.

quattrogmbh · 07-18-2009, 11:25 AM

Looks like a new bumper to me too. problem is that the plastic has creased and stretched so when its heated and pulled out, it will likely split. you might be lucky in that a smart repairer will be able to plastweld it, but in any case its going to need paint and by the look of it a parking sensor too.

i feel your pain.. always hate to see this type of thing. there is no way that someone didnt realise they did that.. people can be such jerks..

all the best..

lolololol · 07-18-2009, 11:55 AM

So no point repairing then - just get a new bumper ? I bet they aint cheap !!!!!

zltm089 · 07-18-2009, 12:18 PM

yeh looks like new bumper...even if its repaired...it won't be the same...

fcukin bastards!

Walesy · 07-18-2009, 12:49 PM

thats phuckin sickening, I hate that! Mine had the same with an Asda trolley

lkn · 07-18-2009, 12:59 PM

I smell m-tech.

lolololol · 07-18-2009, 01:02 PM

Ok chaps, thanks for the kind words - obvious question, where can I source a genuine M Sport bumper without being screwed ? My car was going in for the rear diffuser to be painted anyway - might as well do the whole thing now !

@ IKN ?

PhilL · 07-18-2009, 01:04 PM

Gutted for you mate.

And the Mrs wonders why I park the other side of the supermarket car park!

It would seem I would be safer parking there though, as she's managed to scratch my passenger door down to the metal slamming her own car door open into mine... on our driveway

Might be an obvious suggestion but don't suppose there's any CCTV worth checking through..

lolololol · 07-18-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilL

Gutted for you mate.

And the Mrs wonders why I park the other side of the supermarket car park!

It would seem I would be safer parking there though, as she's managed to scratch my passenger door down to the metal slamming her own car door open into mine... on our driveway

Might be an obvious suggestion but don't suppose there's any CCTV worth checking through..

Already checked mate no CCTV unfortunately

Dr Dave · 07-18-2009, 01:10 PM

I'll bet the CCTV isn't a good enough system to record number plates.........

Ebay is a good source of second-user bumpers, but buyer beware!

Replacement is the only option here, far too badly mashed to repair.

Insurance?

M3-FAST · 07-18-2009, 01:11 PM

If you search ebay for 'E92 Rear Bumper' it brings up 16 items - not had chance to look through them all. Some have minor scuffs but if you have gotta get it painted anyway, should not matter as long as it's not damaged. Most between £100-150 ish

here is one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-3-series-E...lenotsupported

lolololol · 07-18-2009, 01:17 PM

Hmm - I have looked at Ebay - worried with what I am buying to be honest.

Is there any other reputable place to buy a bumper other than BMW who will screw me no doubt.

Evil Diesel · 07-18-2009, 01:28 PM

Someone tagged mine a year or so ago doing about 3mph. Small dent but would not repair so new bumper went on. Went through his insurance but from memory the bumper, painted and fitted was about £900 at the stealer.

ohaywood · 07-18-2009, 01:31 PM

I would avoid eBay and search the vendor forums on here to find a new bumper. Lots of good stuff around. I feel your pain bud.

lolololol · 07-18-2009, 01:34 PM

Vendor forums ? For the UK ?

quattrogmbh · 07-18-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by omaragha

Already checked mate no CCTV unfortunately

This is the reason I reverse into parking spaces and have a front facing Fisheye lens Mini camera along with a 12v Digital Recorder with 4Gb SD card.. 72 hours of decent resolution, motion sensed video. I got mine for £100 the lot from http://www.henrys.co.uk

Dr Dave · 07-18-2009, 02:14 PM

I like the sound of that Q!

Cor.....what a site that www.henrys.co.uk is!

I could spend a fortune there on electronic surveillance kit!

Koalway Kid · 07-18-2009, 02:37 PM

I've had a similar ding repaired... a specialist body shop with smart repair experience can heat up and allow the plastic's memory to re-set... yes there maybe some crease's and stretch but this will be minimal and can be flattened out with normal bodyshop rubbing down and primer filler... the whole bumper will need removing and spraying cost will be £200 + or - £50

MOB · 07-18-2009, 03:02 PM

http://www.quarrybmwspares.co.uk/

Good place for spares

lolololol · 07-18-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony Morgan

I've had a similar ding repaired... a specialist body shop with smart repair experience can heat up and allow the plastic's memory to re-set... yes there maybe some crease's and stretch but this will be minimal and can be flattened out with normal bodyshop rubbing down and primer filler... the whole bumper will need removing and spraying cost will be £200 + or - £50

OK sounds interesting, are you anywhere near where I live and therefore recommend a body shop ?

07-18-2009, 11:07 AM	#1
lolololol Colonel 96 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	Dont you just love car parks !!!! Hey All, I took my daughter swimming today and returned to my car looking like this ! Ive already had the local 'Dentz' guy around who wouldn't touch it with a barge pole - he reckons a new bumper. Thoughts, views and any advice warmly appreciated. Thanks Attached Images __________________ Engine Mods: VF HEX Stage 2, ER Charge Pipes, VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS Intakes and PCW Exhaust Mod Running Gear Mods: HRE Flow Form F01, Yellow Stuff pads. Cosmetic: Performance Grill, Lip Spoiler, Splitters, Side Skirt Extensions, Diffuser and BMS Tips
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Mr.N BM Baby 12 Rep 404 Posts Drives: E92 335d Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	I'm afraid I've got no advice for you mate but f**kin gutted for ya. Hope you get it sorted with a minimum of ball ache.
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lolololol Colonel 96 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	Thanks, me too bud but I just cant see how that will happen ! I was hoping I could get someone to pop it back out but so far it aint looking good. __________________ Engine Mods: VF HEX Stage 2, ER Charge Pipes, VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS Intakes and PCW Exhaust Mod Running Gear Mods: HRE Flow Form F01, Yellow Stuff pads. Cosmetic: Performance Grill, Lip Spoiler, Splitters, Side Skirt Extensions, Diffuser and BMS Tips
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quattrogmbh Captain 23 Rep 635 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Location iTrader: (0)	Looks like a new bumper to me too. problem is that the plastic has creased and stretched so when its heated and pulled out, it will likely split. you might be lucky in that a smart repairer will be able to plastweld it, but in any case its going to need paint and by the look of it a parking sensor too. i feel your pain.. always hate to see this type of thing. there is no way that someone didnt realise they did that.. people can be such jerks.. all the best..
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lolololol Colonel 96 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	So no point repairing then - just get a new bumper ? I bet they aint cheap !!!!! __________________ Engine Mods: VF HEX Stage 2, ER Charge Pipes, VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS Intakes and PCW Exhaust Mod Running Gear Mods: HRE Flow Form F01, Yellow Stuff pads. Cosmetic: Performance Grill, Lip Spoiler, Splitters, Side Skirt Extensions, Diffuser and BMS Tips
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zltm089 Banned 247 Rep 7,690 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	yeh looks like new bumper...even if its repaired...it won't be the same... fcukin bastards!
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Walesy 24 cans in a case, 24 hours in a day Hmmmmmm 79 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: BMW G30 MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (1)	thats phuckin sickening, I hate that! Mine had the same with an Asda trolley __________________ Present: G30 530D XD MSport E84 X1 20D LUX
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lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)	I smell m-tech.
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lolololol Colonel 96 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	Ok chaps, thanks for the kind words - obvious question, where can I source a genuine M Sport bumper without being screwed ? My car was going in for the rear diffuser to be painted anyway - might as well do the whole thing now ! @ IKN ? __________________ Engine Mods: VF HEX Stage 2, ER Charge Pipes, VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS Intakes and PCW Exhaust Mod Running Gear Mods: HRE Flow Form F01, Yellow Stuff pads. Cosmetic: Performance Grill, Lip Spoiler, Splitters, Side Skirt Extensions, Diffuser and BMS Tips
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PhilL Captain 62 Rep 629 Posts Drives: M2, F15 X5 4.0d Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Middle Lands iTrader: (0)	Gutted for you mate. And the Mrs wonders why I park the other side of the supermarket car park! It would seem I would be safer parking there though, as she's managed to scratch my passenger door down to the metal slamming her own car door open into mine... on our driveway Might be an obvious suggestion but don't suppose there's any CCTV worth checking through..
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 112 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	I'll bet the CCTV isn't a good enough system to record number plates......... Ebay is a good source of second-user bumpers, but buyer beware! Replacement is the only option here, far too badly mashed to repair. Insurance? __________________
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lolololol Colonel 96 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	Hmm - I have looked at Ebay - worried with what I am buying to be honest. Is there any other reputable place to buy a bumper other than BMW who will screw me no doubt. __________________ Engine Mods: VF HEX Stage 2, ER Charge Pipes, VRSF Catless Downpipes, BMS Intakes and PCW Exhaust Mod Running Gear Mods: HRE Flow Form F01, Yellow Stuff pads. Cosmetic: Performance Grill, Lip Spoiler, Splitters, Side Skirt Extensions, Diffuser and BMS Tips
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Evil Diesel Captain 32 Rep 817 Posts Drives: E92 335d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Someone tagged mine a year or so ago doing about 3mph. Small dent but would not repair so new bumper went on. Went through his insurance but from memory the bumper, painted and fitted was about £900 at the stealer.
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ohaywood Major 75 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: 2007 JB/Saddle E92 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Malibu, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I would avoid eBay and search the vendor forums on here to find a new bumper. Lots of good stuff around. I feel your pain bud. __________________
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