New Bumper Design for e92 LCI?

GRID · 05-14-2014, 09:43 AM

Hey guys!!
Sorry for the late reply, been super busy with moving to a new place.

The guys have been working away at it, but not at full force. I've push them to get a move on it. I will do my best to get this done very soon.
The guys been taking on side project to get paid. While this is a long project, it always comes second to the paying once.

The fitment will be OEM or better. The cost will stay reasonable.
We are trying to pick the right materials for the bumper.
plastic would be ideal but getting an oem fitment right of the mold is super challenging, also very costly.

I'm trying to stay cool, just a little bit more.

Thank you for the support guys.
Your wait will not go unrewarded.

dwells · 05-14-2014, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRID

The fitment will be OEM or better. The cost will stay reasonable.
We are trying to pick the right materials for the bumper.
plastic would be ideal but getting an oem fitment right of the mold is super challenging, also very costly.

Use polypropylene if you really want to create an OEM-quality product. And don't even bother with fiberglass.

Game · 05-15-2014, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwells

Use polypropylene if you really want to create an OEM-quality product. And don't even bother with fiberglass.

+1.

mashimarho · 05-21-2014, 12:51 PM

Hey guys, I have an alternative solution
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=988433

GRID · 05-23-2014, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Game

+1.

We will be selling polyurethane or polypropylene bumpers only. No fiberglass. all the 3series from 2006+ (2dr & 4dr)

We had to spend additional 450-500hr beefing up the mold structure in order for it to withstand larger production numbers.

Thanks

MasterWang · 05-23-2014, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRID

We will be selling polyurethane or polypropylene bumpers only. No fiberglass. all the 3series from 2006+ (2dr & 4dr)

We had to spend additional 450-500hr beefing up the mold structure in order for it to withstand larger production numbers.

Thanks

So Pre-LCI and LCI? I assumed this was only for LCI because of the thread title.

IK6SPEED · 05-25-2014, 03:59 PM

nice! i was just thinking about a new front bumper!! make it for LCI e90!

mbferrari · 05-25-2014, 10:25 PM

Agree...if and when you actually pull the trigger on production let me know, will be in for one. 2009 335i Sedan type here.
MB

GRID · 06-02-2014, 03:07 PM

Thank you guys for your support.
lci e92 bumper will come out first. then we will want to make one for e90/e92 lci/pre-lci.

mashimarho · 06-02-2014, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRID

Thank you guys for your support.
lci e92 bumper will come out first. then we will want to make one for e90/e92 lci/pre-lci.

Possible ball park ETA?

Game · 06-02-2014, 05:17 PM

Can we get a picture of the bumper?

edvc520 · 06-23-2014, 09:59 AM

Bro, I'm in Toronto and have a pre LCI e93.
If you need test fit, and what not. Count me in! I want on!

mashimarho · 06-23-2014, 10:23 AM

update for the e92 LCI?

MUFASA1 · 06-23-2014, 06:08 PM

Can we get dibs before mass production, that way the mold issue is not irrelevant

GRID · 06-24-2014, 03:46 PM

guys are still working on it. sorting stuff out with the mold. the final bumper will fit better then the oem.
We used the wrong material for the mold structure, that set us back 4 weeks or so. ((( I want the bumper really bad. if some of you losing patience... believe me, I'm in that same boat with you guys.

Close to 5 grand in materials been spend alone, not including about a 1000 hours, no way back,.

11LMBiSTT · 06-24-2014, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRID

guys are still working on it. sorting stuff out with the mold. the final bumper will fit better then the oem.
We used the wrong material for the mold structure, that set us back 4 weeks or so. ((( I want the bumper really bad. if some of you losing patience... believe me, I'm in that same boat with you guys.

Close to 5 grand in materials been spend alone, not including about a 1000 hours, no way back,.

Pics or dieeeeee! Lol jk! But seriously take some pics of any progress, even if its just a pile of dust next to the prototype haha.

I'll take the liberty of starting a list since we are all getting bored waiting and would rather be on some type of list lol.

100% buyers, supporters list
1. GRID
2. MUFASA1
3. BOO5TTD
4. ...

Of course this list will require payment at some point in time, so please do not add your name to the list if you do not think your 100% going forward. We can start a maybe list for the potential interests.

Did I mention we need some pics?

335m · 06-25-2014, 10:56 AM

Links in first post are broken so it's hard to tell what the design for the bumper is since I am just jumping in now, looks like it will be very similar to the M4 front?

Any updated design pictures or blueprints? Think there is a possibility of fitting a Kerscher style lip under it?

MUFASA1 · 07-02-2014, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illistt

Pics or dieeeeee! Lol jk! But seriously take some pics of any progress, even if its just a pile of dust next to the prototype haha.

I'll take the liberty of starting a list since we are all getting bored waiting and would rather be on some type of list lol.

100% buyers, supporters list
1. GRID
2. MUFASA1
3. BOO5TTD
4. ...

Of course this list will require payment at some point in time, so please do not add your name to the list if you do not think your 100% going forward. We can start a maybe list for the potential interests.

Did I mention we need some pics?

Damnn feels good, this is the closest weve gotten to this being a reality..ps Mashimarho won't be too happy to not be on that list..

1QuikWS6 · 07-03-2014, 04:36 AM

I'm still hanging on for this as an option to Mtech (barely) - any ideas to time frame of E92 pre-LCI release after the LCI is actually out?

11LMBiSTT · 07-03-2014, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUFASA1

Damnn feels good, this is the closest weve gotten to this being a reality..ps Mashimarho won't be too happy to not be on that list..

I thought we might as well start a list lol... at least we'll feel like we are getting closer haha!

Whoever is interested can add themselves to the list, I just added the last few people who posted that were seriously interested.

Let keep our fingers crossed that this will be coming soon!

Dannyrio17 · 07-04-2014, 12:15 AM

im excited for this

1QuikWS6 · 07-09-2014, 04:26 AM

Any further updates?

Would like to get this painted/installed before winter hits again

05-14-2014, 09:43 AM	#89
GRID New Member 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 lci 335I Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Hey guys!! Sorry for the late reply, been super busy with moving to a new place. The guys have been working away at it, but not at full force. I've push them to get a move on it. I will do my best to get this done very soon. The guys been taking on side project to get paid. While this is a long project, it always comes second to the paying once. The fitment will be OEM or better. The cost will stay reasonable. We are trying to pick the right materials for the bumper. plastic would be ideal but getting an oem fitment right of the mold is super challenging, also very costly. I'm trying to stay cool, just a little bit more. Thank you for the support guys. Your wait will not go unrewarded.
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05-21-2014, 12:51 PM	#92
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IK6SPEED Banned 4510 Rep 10,473 Posts Drives: BMW M3 / AH3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	nice! i was just thinking about a new front bumper!! make it for LCI e90!
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mbferrari Private First Class 30 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 330i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	Agree...if and when you actually pull the trigger on production let me know, will be in for one. 2009 335i Sedan type here. MB __________________ Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right. - Abraham Lincoln
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06-02-2014, 03:07 PM	#97
GRID New Member 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 lci 335I Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Thank you guys for your support. lci e92 bumper will come out first. then we will want to make one for e90/e92 lci/pre-lci.
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06-02-2014, 05:17 PM	#99
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06-23-2014, 09:59 AM	#100
edvc520 Lieutenant 37 Rep 523 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	Bro, I'm in Toronto and have a pre LCI e93. If you need test fit, and what not. Count me in! I want on!
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06-23-2014, 10:23 AM	#101
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06-24-2014, 03:46 PM	#103
GRID New Member 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 lci 335I Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	guys are still working on it. sorting stuff out with the mold. the final bumper will fit better then the oem. We used the wrong material for the mold structure, that set us back 4 weeks or so. ((( I want the bumper really bad. if some of you losing patience... believe me, I'm in that same boat with you guys. Close to 5 grand in materials been spend alone, not including about a 1000 hours, no way back,.
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06-25-2014, 10:56 AM	#105
335m Major 132 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Austin Texas iTrader: (1)	Links in first post are broken so it's hard to tell what the design for the bumper is since I am just jumping in now, looks like it will be very similar to the M4 front? Any updated design pictures or blueprints? Think there is a possibility of fitting a Kerscher style lip under it?
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