Silver lining in tragedy?

blbrchnk · 06-12-2011, 05:09 PM

I was over at my parents visiting and my mother needed to run out for some errands. Neither of us thought about it, but I was parked right behind her in the driveway. She opened the garage door and backed out like usual and inside we heard a tire screech and then her honking the horn for my dad and i to come out.

Interestingly enough, the wheel squeeling was my rear tires on the driveway. They left about a 4-5" patch on the concrete. Even more interesting is that even with the tire patches, the only damage I can find is a sizeable dent in the bumper. They already said they would turn it into their insurance.

So... since I was looking at a different bumper down the road for my e90 anyhow, I suppose this would be the time to do so. I can do the labor myself.

So two questions:

1) Would you all suggest having the insurance get the estimate for the new bumper, paint, labor and take the cash to get the bumper I want?

2) What bumpers/brands are the favorites? I like the mtech front, but wasn't sure if there are other popular options.

Zoraster · 06-12-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by blbrchnk

1) Would you all suggest having the insurance get the estimate for the new bumper, paint, labor and take the cash to get the bumper I want?

2) What bumpers/brands are the favorites? I like the mtech front, but wasn't sure if there are other popular options.

MSport or M3 rep are the popular options. You could convert to LCI MSport if willing to toss in some extra cash.

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-12-2011, 05:38 PM

Poor mom! At least everyone is alright. Personally I'm a fan of the aero lip look, but if I had to choose between mtech and m3, I'd go with the former. Everyone and their momma has the m3 front bumper.

Zoraster · 06-12-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Personally I'm a fan of the aero lip look

He has a sedan thus aero lip is not an option

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-12-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoraster

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Personally I'm a fan of the aero lip look

He has a sedan thus aero lip is not an option

Ahhhh yes! Right right...duh

rollinstone157 · 06-12-2011, 10:16 PM

What about the mtech body kit from Tischer BMW? http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
It's OEM parts, and it looks great IMO. I might try it on my car.

blbrchnk · 06-13-2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rollinstone157

What about the mtech body kit from Tischer BMW? http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462
It's OEM parts, and it looks great IMO. I might try it on my car.

Well I don't know about the whole kit at this point in time, but I might just go for the front bumper.

blbrchnk · 06-13-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Poor mom! At least everyone is alright. Personally I'm a fan of the aero lip look, but if I had to choose between mtech and m3, I'd go with the former. Everyone and their momma has the m3 front bumper.

She felt really really bad because she knows how much I love my cars. It sucked, but its easily fixable and I tried to not let her get too down on herself.

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-13-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by blbrchnk

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Poor mom! At least everyone is alright. Personally I'm a fan of the aero lip look, but if I had to choose between mtech and m3, I'd go with the former. Everyone and their momma has the m3 front bumper.

She felt really really bad because she knows how much I love my cars. It sucked, but its easily fixable and I tried to not let her get too down on herself.

Good man. After all she only gave you life

So what did you decide? Still mulling over the options?

blbrchnk · 06-13-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Good man. After all she only gave you life

So what did you decide? Still mulling over the options?

Honestly, it bothered her far more than it bothered me. I love my cars, but its just a car. It can be fixed. I couldn't even bring myself to harass her about it she was so down.

I think I am leaning the mtech route. I assume the best place to get the real deal is Tischner (sp)? and it comes with everything I need (ducts, fogs, grilles)? I consider myself to be pretty handy and figure I can do the labor myself saving on install costs. Am I correct in thinking it is easily doable?

EDIT: This item should be plug in play in regards to my grilles/fenders/etc correct? I have a 2008 e90.

http://www.trademotion.com/shoppingc...MethodID=12461

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-13-2011, 11:34 AM

Good choice. I know you'll love it. Pics when you pull the trigger brother

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-13-2011, 11:36 AM

Yes, Tischer is the best place. Drop Jason or Evan an email, they'll answer all your questions- great guys with A customer service!

blbrchnk · 06-15-2011, 02:51 PM

Sorry for the noobie question, but what does mtech stand for/mean? All I see for sale are M3/M aero/m sport bumpers...

rollinstone157 · 06-15-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by blbrchnk

Sorry for the noobie question, but what does mtech stand for/mean? All I see for sale are M3/M aero/m sport bumpers...

m sport = mtech
Interchangable term apparently.

Boosted John · 06-15-2011, 04:54 PM

i vote for mtech..

blbrchnk · 06-15-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rollinstone157

m sport = mtech
Interchangable term apparently.

So is this "M Aerodynamic" also mtech?

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

blbrchnk · 06-21-2011, 08:50 PM

After reading up in another thread about the m aero, people were saying that it isn't a full bumper replacement, but instead an add on. Can someone confirm/deny this?

rollinstone157 · 06-21-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by blbrchnk

So is this "M Aerodynamic" also mtech?

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Yes, I believe so. But don't quote me on that--if you like the look of it, go for it.

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Originally Posted by blbrchnk

After reading up in another thread about the m aero, people were saying that it isn't a full bumper replacement, but instead an add on. Can someone confirm/deny this?

While there are bumper add ons, this is a replacement bumper. The description says, "Kit includes front bumper, left, right, and center grills..."

samchoi604 · 06-22-2011, 12:23 AM

Are you crazy? Why on earth would you want to go through insurance? Don't go through insurance, since this is your family and it sounds like a small damage. This will leave a record on your mom's vehicle, your vehicle, affect resale value, and the insurance rate for your mom will increase. In the end will cost everyone a lot more than the bumper itself (which is only a few hundred bucks).

blbrchnk · 06-22-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

Are you crazy? Why on earth would you want to go through insurance? Don't go through insurance, since this is your family and it sounds like a small damage. This will leave a record on your mom's vehicle, your vehicle, affect resale value, and the insurance rate for your mom will increase. In the end will cost everyone a lot more than the bumper itself (which is only a few hundred bucks).

They are paying for it out of pocket. Was just a question.

06-12-2011, 05:09 PM	#1
blbrchnk Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 335xi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bridgeport, WV iTrader: (3)	Silver lining in tragedy? I was over at my parents visiting and my mother needed to run out for some errands. Neither of us thought about it, but I was parked right behind her in the driveway. She opened the garage door and backed out like usual and inside we heard a tire screech and then her honking the horn for my dad and i to come out. Interestingly enough, the wheel squeeling was my rear tires on the driveway. They left about a 4-5" patch on the concrete. Even more interesting is that even with the tire patches, the only damage I can find is a sizeable dent in the bumper. They already said they would turn it into their insurance. So... since I was looking at a different bumper down the road for my e90 anyhow, I suppose this would be the time to do so. I can do the labor myself. So two questions: 1) Would you all suggest having the insurance get the estimate for the new bumper, paint, labor and take the cash to get the bumper I want? 2) What bumpers/brands are the favorites? I like the mtech front, but wasn't sure if there are other popular options.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1131 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Poor mom! At least everyone is alright. Personally I'm a fan of the aero lip look, but if I had to choose between mtech and m3, I'd go with the former. Everyone and their momma has the m3 front bumper.
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rollinstone157 Brotographer 91 Rep 1,742 Posts Drives: F30 335xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	What about the mtech body kit from Tischer BMW? http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 It's OEM parts, and it looks great IMO. I might try it on my car.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1131 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Good choice. I know you'll love it. Pics when you pull the trigger brother
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1131 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Yes, Tischer is the best place. Drop Jason or Evan an email, they'll answer all your questions- great guys with A customer service!
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06-15-2011, 02:51 PM	#13
blbrchnk Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 335xi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bridgeport, WV iTrader: (3)	Sorry for the noobie question, but what does mtech stand for/mean? All I see for sale are M3/M aero/m sport bumpers...
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Boosted John Internet Ninja 55 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 13 AH3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Jax, Fl iTrader: (0)	i vote for mtech.. __________________ 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 /// Msport Pkg. M performance fornt lip, Black Kidney Grills, H&R Sport Springs, BBS CH-R
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blbrchnk Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 335xi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bridgeport, WV iTrader: (3)	After reading up in another thread about the m aero, people were saying that it isn't a full bumper replacement, but instead an add on. Can someone confirm/deny this?
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06-22-2011, 12:23 AM	#19
samchoi604 Colonel 64 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	Are you crazy? Why on earth would you want to go through insurance? Don't go through insurance, since this is your family and it sounds like a small damage. This will leave a record on your mom's vehicle, your vehicle, affect resale value, and the insurance rate for your mom will increase. In the end will cost everyone a lot more than the bumper itself (which is only a few hundred bucks).
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