Calling all M3 replica bumper owners... Are they all the same???

335gtl · 06-11-2013, 10:44 AM

Hi guys, last week I unfortunately hit a huge raccoon on a dark highway... It destroyed my bmw aeropack bumper and so I started shopping for an M3 replica bumper.(looking for a change in look)

Price varies from 350- 569$+ shipping
My question is:Which one did you guys get and how is the quality of yours?would anyone know by chance if they all come from the same supplier?

Thanks in advance!

Kev

Zaid A · 06-11-2013, 11:02 AM

They are all basically the same. They don't all come from the same factory, but the same place. China.
The thing is, the M3 front is replicated so much, you really can't go wrong with it anymore.

The difference between the $350, and the $500 from one of the vendors is just the peace of mind, if anything.
With the $500 you can get it pre-painted.(not sure), but it would be something good.

Hope this helps.

BoogeyMan'sBMW · 06-11-2013, 12:53 PM

Its all the same stuff. Basically, all the m3 bumpers made from PU are made from same mold so you're gna get the same stuff.

They are getting pretty cheap as well, about 250 shipped on ebay.

335gtl · 06-11-2013, 02:05 PM

Anyone bought from turner or ecs?

idrift4wd · 06-11-2013, 02:12 PM

Most are the the same. i would guess on 2 or 3 manufactures making all of them. There was one incident on e90post, where someones M3 rep bumper didnt have holes for the grill making it impossible to install the grills. Though, i never seen that problem again.

i got mine from m o d bargains. no issues!

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335gtl New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: montreal iTrader: (0)	Calling all M3 replica bumper owners... Are they all the same??? Hi guys, last week I unfortunately hit a huge raccoon on a dark highway... It destroyed my bmw aeropack bumper and so I started shopping for an M3 replica bumper.(looking for a change in look) Price varies from 350- 569$+ shipping My question is:Which one did you guys get and how is the quality of yours?would anyone know by chance if they all come from the same supplier? Thanks in advance! Kev
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Zaid A NorthTexasBimmerClub 38 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Allen, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.00]	They are all basically the same. They don't all come from the same factory, but the same place. China. The thing is, the M3 front is replicated so much, you really can't go wrong with it anymore. The difference between the $350, and the $500 from one of the vendors is just the peace of mind, if anything. With the $500 you can get it pre-painted.(not sure), but it would be something good. Hope this helps. __________________
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BoogeyMan'sBMW Lieutenant Colonel 118 Rep 1,933 Posts Drives: SLOW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Queens NY iTrader: (4)	Its all the same stuff. Basically, all the m3 bumpers made from PU are made from same mold so you're gna get the same stuff. They are getting pretty cheap as well, about 250 shipped on ebay.
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335gtl New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: montreal iTrader: (0)	Anyone bought from turner or ecs?
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idrift4wd Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	Most are the the same. i would guess on 2 or 3 manufactures making all of them. There was one incident on e90post, where someones M3 rep bumper didnt have holes for the grill making it impossible to install the grills. Though, i never seen that problem again. i got mine from m o d bargains. no issues!
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