Recommend Front Bumber for 335i - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Maestro · 04-18-2007, 11:04 AM

A raccoon the other day decided to walk across the road instead of running and dented my bumper. Damn animal had no idea how fast that cars goes...

So my insurance company is replacing the bumper at a cost of $1100, material labor and paint.

Since it is being replaced, I was figuring that I could upgade the bumber to something more agressive.

BMW offers the M-aerodynamics bumpers but they are $1250 and do not look much different than the stock bumbers.

So what would everyone recomment for the 335i

TIA

icescreemman1 · 04-18-2007, 12:05 PM

im not sure wat kind but u can get a bumer for way less than 1100 i think

Maestro · 04-18-2007, 12:11 PM

your right the bumber itself is about $285, so all the other costs are labor & paint and Fog light which got broken.

I think the $1250 bumper that BMW has include paint and labor as well to install it.

ihsanshaik · 04-18-2007, 12:16 PM

get the Kersher bumper..

Maestro · 04-18-2007, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ihsanshaik

get the Kersher bumper..

ok found a picture of one on someone's cars, however searched the net can not find where to buy them. Have any idea....

ihsanshaik · 04-18-2007, 12:47 PM

heres the GB http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=kerscher

if u want it quik search it on ebay

koreez88 · 04-18-2007, 01:28 PM

Is Raccoon ok?

Maestro · 04-18-2007, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ihsanshaik

heres the GB http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=kerscher

if u want it quik search it on ebay

Thanks for the information and I did a search on Ebay, and came up with nothing. I am a bit concerned about the link you sent it looks like they are making knockoffs...

Maestro · 04-18-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by koreez88

Is Raccoon ok?

To be honest, i am not sure, I originally did not think I hit it, since I slammed on the brakes, I got home and the next day my son asked what happen to the bumper. The damn raccoon hit the bumper in two places, then again there could have been more then one...

MacAttack · 04-18-2007, 03:42 PM

Good eatin' critters. A little hot sauce and you're set.

...on a serious note...OEM Aero Front is the way to go.

j|rz44 · 04-18-2007, 04:52 PM

post a pic... lets see what kind of damage the COON did!

04-18-2007, 05:28 PM

you may wanna check out the kersher bumPer

bobinsofla · 04-18-2007, 08:48 PM

Get the BMW bumper - we get alot of looks and compliments!!!

Maestro · 04-19-2007, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bobinsofla

Get the BMW bumper - we get alot of looks and compliments!!!

The accessory book shows that bumper being $1250, primed, not sure why so much since its same material as the original, is that what you paid?

I wonder if I can get for the cost of what the insurance will pay?

Thanks, and it does look nice, your picture looks better than what they have in the book.

Maestro · 04-19-2007, 10:04 AM

Here is what that Raccoon did to my car...

Sorry the car is dirty it has been raining here lately

Not Ur Avg 3 · 04-19-2007, 05:49 PM

poor racoon

poor 335 too

GregL · 04-19-2007, 10:31 PM

This critter lives around my area along with another one, thats my backyard fence. Totally fearless, leisurely walked up to me when I was in the garage changing my wheels. Sorry, off-topic...sort of

BeMyWife330i · 04-19-2007, 10:54 PM

here is a site there is a big list of diffrent body kits and they are not too expensive check it out maybe you'll like some of them...... i personally like the type r front bumper only... not the body kit, its a little too ricey but the front bumper is all you need.......http://www.grounddynamics.com/merchant/mainpage.htm

wuufer001 · 04-20-2007, 03:42 AM

has to be m-tech of hamann if you don't want too many brands on the car.

Maestro · 04-20-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GregL

This critter lives around my area along with another one, thats my backyard fence. Totally fearless, leisurely walked up to me when I was in the garage changing my wheels. Sorry, off-topic...sort of

Yeah they can be cute when they are not running into your car or tearing through your garbage leaving it spread all over your lawn.

S4to335 · 04-20-2007, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maestro

A raccoon the other day decided to walk across the road instead of running and dented my bumper. Damn animal had no idea how fast that cars goes...

So my insurance company is replacing the bumper at a cost of $1100, material labor and paint.

Since it is being replaced, I was figuring that I could upgade the bumber to something more agressive.

BMW offers the M-aerodynamics bumpers but they are $1250 and do not look much different than the stock bumbers.

So what would everyone recomment for the 335i

TIA

Not sure what a bumber is...is it next to the flex capacitor? or that black thing near the hyperspace actuator pump flange?

GregL · 04-20-2007, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maestro

Yeah they can be cute when they are not running into your car or tearing through your garbage leaving it spread all over your lawn.

Yeah they used to do the latter, infact they still try, now I have my garbage in a metal bin with a clasp though so it's all good

04-18-2007, 11:04 AM	#1
Maestro Captain Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 714 iTrader: (0)	Recommend Front Bumber for 335i A raccoon the other day decided to walk across the road instead of running and dented my bumper. Damn animal had no idea how fast that cars goes... So my insurance company is replacing the bumper at a cost of $1100, material labor and paint. Since it is being replaced, I was figuring that I could upgade the bumber to something more agressive. BMW offers the M-aerodynamics bumpers but they are $1250 and do not look much different than the stock bumbers. So what would everyone recomment for the 335i TIA Last edited by Maestro; 04-18-2007 at 02:52 PM.
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MacAttack Colonel Drives: fast enough Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 2,139 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [0.00]	Good eatin' critters. A little hot sauce and you're set. ...on a serious note...OEM Aero Front is the way to go. __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe: Monaco Blue/Premium/Sports/Winter Package/Nav/CA/6MT/TT/Active Cruise/Active Steering/iPod/Rear Shade/Tint/Short Shifter/OEM Alum Pedals//

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j\|rz44 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i\|E92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lost Posts: 1,686 iTrader: (2) Garage List 07 335i [0.00]	post a pic... lets see what kind of damage the COON did! __________________ Life is Good

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bobinsofla Private Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 58 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 350Z Touring [0.00] 2007 335i Sedan [0.00]	Get the BMW bumper - we get alot of looks and compliments!!! Attached Images

04-19-2007, 10:04 AM	#15
Maestro Captain Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 714 iTrader: (0)	Here is what that Raccoon did to my car... Sorry the car is dirty it has been raining here lately Attached Images

04-18-2007, 12:05 PM	#2
icescreemman1 bmw4life Drives: e60 5 series , 335i in spring! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: D.C metro area Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	im not sure wat kind but u can get a bumer for way less than 1100 i think

04-18-2007, 12:11 PM	#3
Maestro Captain Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 714 iTrader: (0)	your right the bumber itself is about $285, so all the other costs are labor & paint and Fog light which got broken. I think the $1250 bumper that BMW has include paint and labor as well to install it.

04-18-2007, 12:16 PM	#4
ihsanshaik Banned Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 3,578 iTrader: (5)	get the Kersher bumper..

04-18-2007, 12:47 PM	#6
ihsanshaik Banned Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 3,578 iTrader: (5)	heres the GB http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=kerscher if u want it quik search it on ebay

04-18-2007, 01:28 PM	#7
koreez88 Всем привет ;) Drives: 2011 SG e90 335d Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 3,140 iTrader: (11)	Is Raccoon ok?

04-18-2007, 05:28 PM	#12
nico335 Guest Drives: Posts: n/a	you may wanna check out the kersher bumPer

04-19-2007, 05:49 PM	#16
Not Ur Avg 3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 06' 325i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,870 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	poor racoon poor 335 too __________________ Perfection In The Making...

04-19-2007, 10:31 PM	#17
GregL Brigadier General Drives: 2010 C350 4Matic Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: GTA Posts: 3,623 iTrader: (4)	This critter lives around my area along with another one, thats my backyard fence. Totally fearless, leisurely walked up to me when I was in the garage changing my wheels. Sorry, off-topic...sort of Attached Images __________________ 2010 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic 2006 BMW 330xi - Gone

04-19-2007, 10:54 PM	#18
BeMyWife330i DIMA ZMEY Drives: B5 S4 avant Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 496 iTrader: (7)	here is a site there is a big list of diffrent body kits and they are not too expensive check it out maybe you'll like some of them...... i personally like the type r front bumper only... not the body kit, its a little too ricey but the front bumper is all you need.......http://www.grounddynamics.com/merchant/mainpage.htm

04-20-2007, 03:42 AM	#19
wuufer001 Colonel Drives: 2006 E90 M/T Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DFW, TX//Taiwan//South Africa Posts: 2,302 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 325i [4.67]	has to be m-tech of hamann if you don't want too many brands on the car. __________________

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