[kidsbmw335ituner]

Hello looking for a few opinions on purchasing this bumper off eBay I have a 2007 driver that is driven more than it is to look pretty. So I guess I'm not looking for OEM quality just something that's going to look better than my busted up Rockchiped one I currently have.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F292284972272

[Jashan90]

Originally Posted by kidsbmw335ituner

Hello looking for a few opinions on purchasing this bumper off eBay I have a 2007 driver that is driven more than it is to look pretty. So I guess I'm not looking for OEM quality just something that's going to look better than my busted up Rockchiped one I currently have.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F292284972272

Why don't you just buy a sport or an m3 rep bumper? I always was skeptical but I made the move couple months ago and I can't tell you how happy I am that I did. It was a perfect fit!


Here is the link to what I have:


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F121474997381

[Drifter2090]

Originally Posted by Jashan90

Why don't you just buy a sport or an m3 rep bumper? I always was skeptical but I made the move couple months ago and I can't tell you how happy I am that I did. It was a perfect fit!


Here is the link to what I have:


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F121474997381

Off topic but you should get some Akebono brake pads to stop your dust!

[Jashan90]

Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Off topic but you should get some Akebono brake pads to stop your dust!

I have so much dust lol I just upgraded too... I have portierfields street/ performance pads with stoptech rotors

[Drifter2090]

Originally Posted by Jashan90

I have so much dust lol I just upgraded too... I have portierfields street/ performance pads with stoptech rotors

Yeah then you'll have even more dust haha, I sacrificed some stopping power for 0 dust lol

[BimmerNugget]

Originally Posted by Jashan90

Why don't you just buy a sport or an m3 rep bumper? I always was skeptical but I made the move couple months ago and I can't tell you how happy I am that I did. It was a perfect fit!


Here is the link to what I have:


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F121474997381

Did you self paint that with rattle cans? If you had a shop paint it, how much was it?

[Jashan90]

Originally Posted by BimmerNugget

Did you self paint that with rattle cans? If you had a shop paint it, how much was it?

You can self paint but I had a private guy who paints do it for me. $250

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by BimmerNugget

Did you self paint that with rattle cans? If you had a shop paint it, how much was it?

Typically speaking the going rate is around $300.00 for paint and clear coat, for one bumper. However, most shops will only charge you another $150.00 for another bumper. So, if you planned on doing the rear bumper, at some point, it's a wise move to do both at the same time. Doing so will save you $150.00, in the bigger picture.

You have to do the m-sport rear bumper, if you want to retain your current mufflers. If you go with an M3 bumper, you will have to get a different configuration of muffler(s); one that has a quad exhaust.

[kidsbmw335ituner]

Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Typically speaking the going rate is around $300.00 for paint and clear coat, for one bumper. However, most shops will only charge you another $150.00 for another bumper. So, if you planned on doing the rear bumper, at some point, it's a wise move to do both at the same time. Doing so will save you $150.00, in the bigger picture.

You have to do the m-sport rear bumper, if you want to retain your current mufflers. If you go with an M3 bumper, you will have to get a different configuration of muffler(s); one that has a quad exhaust.

Now these are the suggestions I was looking for! So M SPORT front and rear bumpers and get them painted together to save some $. Awesome any suggestions on where to purchase? Discount code from one of the forum sponsors?

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by kidsbmw335ituner

Now these are the suggestions I was looking for! So M SPORT front and rear bumpers and get them painted together to save some $. Awesome any suggestions on where to purchase? Discount code from one of the forum sponsors?

Well, personally I'd go with an M3 front bumper and an M-sport rear bumper. At a later date, regarding the rear, you could change out the diffuser to a more sporty & aggressive look.

Look into ikon Motorsports.

They sell on eBay and have their own website. People on this forum have bought from them with success.

I will be in the mkt for the front & rear bumpers in the next 10-12 months. My front bumper is looking a little "worn" and it has a crack in it on the bottom. I've done a lot of research on this topic. ikon will be who I most likely will purchase from.

I would have bought sooner, but buying new index 12 injectors and fixing my front main seal and PS pulley this summer along with new trans & engine mounts set me back a bit.....

https://www.ikonmotorsports.com

Just make sure you verify 06-08 or 09-11 and if you need cold weather pkg spigots in the bumper or not.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Fits-09-11-E9...sAAOSwR6RaCYJM

[bushwa]

Keep in mind if you do go for a different style bumper you will also be in for fogs and the lower grills which are likely not cheap either.