[I_can_drive_stick_now]

Got my M3 front installed and painted at New Concepts. Here are some pics i took with my phone today

[zmt]

Originally Posted by I_can_drive_stick_now

Got my M3 front installed and painted at New Concepts. Here are some pics i took with my phone today

(not trying to be a dick but...)

Is that a rep bumper? From the cell pics the paint looks like a match (but it's black and the quality of the photos are bad so it's hard to tell) but the fitment is pretty far off. Check out the hood line from left to right, the gap should be consistent, but it's far wider on the left side and almost too close on the right.

Can't tell from the pics, but the left headlight might be a bit wonky too. I'd take it back to them if you get the chance and try and get it straightened out (literally).

Bumper looks good though. If you don't mind me asking what'd you pay for the part and paint/install? my 3er's bumper is pretty beat up and I've been looking at options.

[I_can_drive_stick_now]

Originally Posted by zmt

(not trying to be a dick but...)

Is that a rep bumper? From the cell pics the paint looks like a match (but it's black and the quality of the photos are bad so it's hard to tell) but the fitment is pretty far off. Check out the hood line from left to right, the gap should be consistent, but it's far wider on the left side and almost too close on the right.

Can't tell from the pics, but the left headlight might be a bit wonky too. I'd take it back to them if you get the chance and try and get it straightened out (literally).

Bumper looks good though. If you don't mind me asking what'd you pay for the part and paint/install? my 3er's bumper is pretty beat up and I've been looking at options.

Yeah this is a rep. The fitment looks much better in person. I popped and closed the hood again and that seemed to have close the gap that you were referring to.

Ended up paying $550 installed, was supposed to be $450, but the removal of ducts and rewiring of fog lights added the extra $100. I wasn't confident enough in putting the front one on myself.

[zmt]

Originally Posted by I_can_drive_stick_now

Yeah this is a rep. The fitment looks much better in person. I popped and closed the hood again and that seemed to have close the gap that you were referring to.

Ended up paying $550 installed, was supposed to be $450, but the removal of ducts and rewiring of fog lights added the extra $100. I wasn't confident enough in putting the front one on myself.

Yeah, if one of the hood latches didn't catch that might make it look a bit wonky. $550 for the bumper and paint and install? that's pretty damn good. I might have to look in to something like that.

[michael1284]

I'm pretty sure that was $550 for paint and install. Bumper was additional.

[I_can_drive_stick_now]

Yep $550 is only paint and install.. I paid $450 for the front M3 and $480 for my rear mtech bumper (rep) which is getting painted this week @ new concepts too.

[TxBeem]

Originally Posted by I_can_drive_stick_now

Yep $550 is only paint and install.. I paid $450 for the front M3 and $480 for my rear mtech bumper (rep) which is getting painted this week @ new concepts too.

How is the paint at New Concept? Is it like factory? I am planning to get M3 rep soon and am looking for a place that can paint and install.

[s2k_335i]

Why are these body shop only open M-F until 5:30PM?
They need to open on Saturday so people can take the car in for an estimate.
I don't want to take off work just to get a price.