Dont you just love car parks !!!!

Koalway Kid · 07-18-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by omaragha

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

I'm in South West... and could get the work done for you with no problem, but try some local bodyshops 1st.... its not that bad a repair honest!

lolololol · 07-18-2009, 05:11 PM

Ok will do. Seems strange that everybody else suggest changing the whole bumper ?

beemerbird · 07-18-2009, 05:16 PM

Doesn't help you or change what has happened but I was genuinely shocked and disgusted when I saw the pics.

Hope you get it sorted ok.

ShereKhan · 07-18-2009, 05:31 PM

That's quite a dent. I pranged my front into another car some while back and that was around 2-5mph. The dent was tiny but had a new bumper fitted.

I guess the repair option is cheapest but new bumper will always be more reassuring that its been done properly. I say go for what you can afford if its not going on insurance claim.

Koalway Kid · 07-18-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by omaragha

Ok will do. Seems strange that everybody else suggest changing the whole bumper ?

Its only a bumper skin and it will pop out if done by a specialist... my mate does this type of repair for a living... its not worth putting your insurance up for a £200 repair & re-spray. I can send you before and after pic's of mine if you like?

lolololol · 07-18-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Morgan

Its only a bumper skin and it will pop out if done by a specialist... my mate does this type of repair for a living... its not worth putting your insurance up for a £200 repair & re-spray. I can send you before and after pic's of mine if you like?

Please do buddy - it will help my confidence with a repair rather than a replacement.

Dr Dave · 07-19-2009, 01:54 AM

Tony is quite right; after removing my rear bumper last weekend to fit the towbar, with it off it is very flimsy and wobbly - indeed a repair may well be possible without too much aggro.

lolololol · 07-19-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Dave

Tony is quite right; after removing my rear bumper last weekend to fit the towbar, with it off it is very flimsy and wobbly - indeed a repair may well be possible without too much aggro.

Is it easy to remove and refit then Dave ? Is there a step by step guide or is it bleedin obvious ?

Dr Dave · 07-19-2009, 03:21 AM

About 10-12 small screws and unclip the bumper - easy.

BUT - unclipping said bumper from hard plastic mounting does inevitably cause the tabs on the bumper to break. Mine did but it all refitted perfectly.

I didn't take any pics of my towbar job, sorry

If you need help I will do some pics and show you the location of said screws.

lolololol · 07-19-2009, 03:34 AM

I assume it woudl be different between E90 and E92 ? Did you replace the tabs on the bumper then ?

Dr Dave · 07-19-2009, 03:37 AM

Slightly different perhaps but pretty much the same.

Replace tabs? You con't without replacing the entire bumper. I'll wager that every bumper that is removed from an E9x will have one or more broken tabs. It all refits perfectly OK, so it's of little concern tbh.

SiKkBaSs · 07-19-2009, 05:13 AM

Absolutely shit luck mate. Feel for you proper. Good luck with replacement.

lolololol · 07-19-2009, 06:32 AM

Just sourced a new bumper from a kind forum member - so the repair process has begun.

Just cant handle looking at my car with that type of damage. NEEDS FIXING NOW lol !

@ Dave, I understand what you mean now. If its easy to do I will probably do it myself after getting someone to spray it.

mistry · 07-19-2009, 03:18 PM

I seem to have had exactly the same fate today at the car park

Looks like i'm on the lookout for a decent bodyshop, fortunately not as bent as yours, and the parking sensor still seems to work.

Tony Morgan- where in the south west are you/the garage you reccomend?

Koalway Kid · 07-19-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mistry

I seem to have had exactly the same fate today at the car park

Looks like i'm on the lookout for a decent bodyshop, fortunately not as bent as yours, and the parking sensor still seems to work.

Tony Morgan- where in the south west are you/the garage you reccomend?

I'll PM details bud

willhollin · 07-19-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Morgan

I'll PM details bud

Why not talk it over at the South West Meet next week.

Koalway Kid · 07-19-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Why not talk it over at the South West Meet next week.

Would love to but i just cant get out of a prior engaugement....

lolololol · 07-19-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mistry

I seem to have had exactly the same fate today at the car park

Looks like i'm on the lookout for a decent bodyshop, fortunately not as bent as yours, and the parking sensor still seems to work.

Tony Morgan- where in the south west are you/the garage you reccomend?

Damn, sorry to hear that mate - wtf is it this weekend ? Twats in car parks ffs !

mistry · 07-20-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony Morgan

I'll PM details bud

Thanks for the PM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Why not talk it over at the South West Meet next week.

I'm hoping it will be nice and shiney for the meet, as you can imagine I'm seriously pissed about it, don't even feel like driving it with a dent in the arse.

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Originally Posted by omaragha

Damn, sorry to hear that mate - wtf is it this weekend ? Twats in car parks ffs !

thats exactly what I thought when I saw your thread! I definately share your pain!

Neil McRae · 07-20-2009, 02:24 AM

Its a bit of a drive for you but Gary at Ital Coachworks in Wembley can sort this out for you. I don't think it needs a new bumper but depending on how hard they hit it you might need the impact shield bolts replaced also.

Neil.

lolololol · 07-23-2009, 02:47 AM

Dear all,

I have just had a quote from my local BMW approved bodyshop (its the bodyshop that my local stealers use) they have quoted me £520 to spray (including the rear diffuser) and fit the rear bumper.

Bear in mind that I am supplying the bumper myself.

What do we think ? I think that is excessive, thoughts ?

willhollin · 07-23-2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by omaragha

Dear all,

I have just had a quote from my local BMW approved bodyshop (its the bodyshop that my local stealers use) they have quoted me £520 to spray (including the rear diffuser) and fit the rear bumper.

Bear in mind that I am supplying the bumper myself.

What do we think ? I think that is excessive, thoughts ?

Extremely expensive.

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ShereKhan Major 99 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: BMW G20 330e M Sport MY20 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW 330e [0.00]	That's quite a dent. I pranged my front into another car some while back and that was around 2-5mph. The dent was tiny but had a new bumper fitted. I guess the repair option is cheapest but new bumper will always be more reassuring that its been done properly. I say go for what you can afford if its not going on insurance claim. __________________ 20 BMW G20 330e M Sport Portimão Blue/Cognac, Driver Pro, Tech,M+ lumbar, storage packs Long gone -15 Peugeot 308 2.0HDi GT AUTO Magnetic Blue, 10 BMW F10 520D SE Xirallic Imperial blue/Cinnamon Brown, 06 E90 320si - Le Mans Blue - Totally standard specification (Scrapped RIP 12/08/2010), 00 Peugeot 306 2.0 SE Cabriolet, 94 Rover 214 SEi, 91 Fiat Uno 60S Mk2
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 113 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]	About 10-12 small screws and unclip the bumper - easy. BUT - unclipping said bumper from hard plastic mounting does inevitably cause the tabs on the bumper to break. Mine did but it all refitted perfectly. I didn't take any pics of my towbar job, sorry If you need help I will do some pics and show you the location of said screws. __________________
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lolololol Colonel 97 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	I assume it woudl be different between E90 and E92 ? Did you replace the tabs on the bumper then ? __________________ 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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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 113 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]	Slightly different perhaps but pretty much the same. Replace tabs? You con't without replacing the entire bumper. I'll wager that every bumper that is removed from an E9x will have one or more broken tabs. It all refits perfectly OK, so it's of little concern tbh. __________________
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lolololol Colonel 97 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	Just sourced a new bumper from a kind forum member - so the repair process has begun. Just cant handle looking at my car with that type of damage. NEEDS FIXING NOW lol ! @ Dave, I understand what you mean now. If its easy to do I will probably do it myself after getting someone to spray it. __________________ 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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mistry Captain 46 Rep 827 Posts Drives: F11 530D Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South West iTrader: (1)	I seem to have had exactly the same fate today at the car park Looks like i'm on the lookout for a decent bodyshop, fortunately not as bent as yours, and the parking sensor still seems to work. Tony Morgan- where in the south west are you/the garage you reccomend?
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lolololol Colonel 97 Rep 2,204 Posts Drives: M4 F83 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The world iTrader: (4)	Dear all, I have just had a quote from my local BMW approved bodyshop (its the bodyshop that my local stealers use) they have quoted me £520 to spray (including the rear diffuser) and fit the rear bumper. Bear in mind that I am supplying the bumper myself. What do we think ? I think that is excessive, thoughts ? __________________ 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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