Amuse bumper install..need help!!

jcarlucci1 · 10-29-2009, 09:39 PM

My body shop has spent the last week trying to get this bumper to fit..Its almost like the bumper was not made for an e90..as you can see underneath, there is a 6 inch gap between the bumper and underhood shield, requiring a custom made piece of plastic to bolt the bumper into. It also does not have ANYWHERE to screw in the fender liners..they are basically hanging there, rubbing against the tires. I am so disappointed, I spent alot of money to get this bumper fitted and painted and my car looks like a riced out civic.

Construct auto will not help..at all. They offered me $100 back which I took to offset part of the extra money I had to pay for the custom work..but they will not take the bumper back, and the owner absolutely refuses to acknowledge there is a problem. Bottom line STAY AWAY from construct's products. I also found out in doing some research that this bumper is made by Europassion, as all of Construct's products are.

Noc57 · 10-29-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jcarlucci1

What should i do?

Stop buying crappy aftermarket products?

I'd take it up with the company/vendor that sold you the product. Regardless, sucks to have this stuff happen.

JaysBlueE92 · 10-29-2009, 09:55 PM

amuse bumper or amuse rep? big difference..if the first, contact amuse. if the second, contact the vendor. good luck

tom @ eas · 10-29-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JaysBlueE92

amuse bumper or amuse rep? big difference..if the first, contact amuse. if the second, contact the vendor. good luck

+1

We've had very good results with fitment on the authentic pieces. If using the counterfeits, you're pretty much on your own.

jcarlucci1 · 10-29-2009, 10:17 PM

I called constructauto..they told me I am missing a part of the undertray..but from what I remember, the bumper bolts right up to that tray..I know the mtech bumpers require an adapter to fit, but stock/aftermarket shouldnt require it.the rieger bumper I had before fit just like stock..now Im stuck with a big gap between bumper and the shield..

montreal red · 10-30-2009, 02:48 AM

man that would be a pain in the arse...

jcarlucci1 · 10-30-2009, 12:25 PM

yeah it is..worst part is, is that construct auto is denying that the problem exists..

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Originally Posted by montreal red

man that would be a pain in the arse...

montreal red · 10-31-2009, 01:35 AM

construcauto should be addressing this problem... because i am about to purchase an amuse trunk from them... if they cant support the products that they are selling, then i dont think i'll be buying anything from them.

cstmx_ryder · 10-31-2009, 01:48 PM

+1, been there before with some shaaaaddyyyy vendor......you know who you are, no need to mention any names........

lavetaaxon · 10-31-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Noc57

Stop buying crappy aftermarket products?

I'd take it up with the company/vendor that sold you the product. Regardless, sucks to have this stuff happen.

Sneeze · 11-02-2009, 03:02 AM

two vendors refused to sell me this bumper because of bad fitment...

JayKay335i · 11-02-2009, 03:30 AM

That sucks. They had some nice looking pieces.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 11-02-2009, 03:50 AM

Sorry to hear this man. . . But what do you expect when working with small time counterfeit vendors that only car about the initial quick buck?
I would suggest going with everything OEM but if you have to go with a knock off. . . at least make sure you're getting it from a legit and trustworthy vendor.

Chewy734 · 11-02-2009, 09:42 AM

Don't they have some sort of fitment guarantee?

You should definitely fight with them to fix the problem or issue you a refund. These aren't Civics we're putting body kits on... and the kits aren't necessarily cheap either.

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 11-02-2009, 09:46 AM

worse case buy a piece of plastic or aluminum plate and use it to "fill" the gap and tighten everything up

yoitsbry · 11-02-2009, 09:47 AM

Hopefully you paid with an American Express card =). Amex will back you up on whatever you say and they will strip money back from seller if it does not fit correctly since they sold you the piece assuming it would fit. If you paid with a VISA you can try but Amex is so much better, good luck.

FoShizzle · 11-02-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by yoitsbry

Hopefully you paid with an American Express card =). Amex will back you up on whatever you say and they will strip money back from seller if it does not fit correctly since they sold you the piece assuming it would fit. If you paid with a VISA you can try but Amex is so much better, good luck.

+1
AMEX is amazing with that sorta stuff!

jcarlucci1 · 11-02-2009, 07:51 PM

I paid with a bmw mastercard through paypal. will give it a try

FoShizzle · 11-02-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jcarlucci1

I paid with a bmw mastercard through paypal. will give it a try

Don't bother. Seriously.
It's a pointless viscous circle and you'll only end up more upset.

If you paid with AMEX directly, one phone call and you'd get your $ back instantly and probably even get to keep the bumper for a souvenir.
Only use PayPal when absolutely necessary.

jcarlucci1 · 11-02-2009, 10:34 PM

yeah..unfortunately all the small time BS vendors on here usually only take paypal

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Originally Posted by MikeJabb

Don't bother. Seriously.
It's a pointless viscous circle and you'll only end up more upset.

If you paid with AMEX directly, one phone call and you'd get your $ back instantly and probably even get to keep the bumper for a souvenir.
Only use PayPal when absolutely necessary.

10-29-2009, 09:39 PM	#1
jcarlucci1 Lieutenant Colonel 70 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa iTrader: (10)	Amuse bumper..TERRIBLE fitment My body shop has spent the last week trying to get this bumper to fit..Its almost like the bumper was not made for an e90..as you can see underneath, there is a 6 inch gap between the bumper and underhood shield, requiring a custom made piece of plastic to bolt the bumper into. It also does not have ANYWHERE to screw in the fender liners..they are basically hanging there, rubbing against the tires. I am so disappointed, I spent alot of money to get this bumper fitted and painted and my car looks like a riced out civic. Construct auto will not help..at all. They offered me $100 back which I took to offset part of the extra money I had to pay for the custom work..but they will not take the bumper back, and the owner absolutely refuses to acknowledge there is a problem. Bottom line STAY AWAY from construct's products. I also found out in doing some research that this bumper is made by Europassion, as all of Construct's products are. Attached Images Last edited by jcarlucci1; 11-02-2009 at 04:06 PM..
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JaysBlueE92 Mr. Monaco 158 Rep 4,197 Posts Drives: Slow.. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E92 [5.00]	amuse bumper or amuse rep? big difference..if the first, contact amuse. if the second, contact the vendor. good luck __________________
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10-29-2009, 10:17 PM	#5
jcarlucci1 Lieutenant Colonel 70 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa iTrader: (10)	I called constructauto..they told me I am missing a part of the undertray..but from what I remember, the bumper bolts right up to that tray..I know the mtech bumpers require an adapter to fit, but stock/aftermarket shouldnt require it.the rieger bumper I had before fit just like stock..now Im stuck with a big gap between bumper and the shield..
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10-30-2009, 02:48 AM	#6
montreal red chris 291 Rep 12,142 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	man that would be a pain in the arse... __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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10-31-2009, 01:35 AM	#8
montreal red chris 291 Rep 12,142 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	construcauto should be addressing this problem... because i am about to purchase an amuse trunk from them... if they cant support the products that they are selling, then i dont think i'll be buying anything from them. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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10-31-2009, 01:48 PM	#9
cstmx_ryder Colonel 171 Rep 2,875 Posts Drives: A metal box with a roundel Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (2)	+1, been there before with some shaaaaddyyyy vendor......you know who you are, no need to mention any names........ __________________ '08 AW E90 335i PROcede V5 \| BMS DCI \| RR DPs \| ETS FMIC \| FORGE DVs \| Stett CP \| Vanguard \| PSS10
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11-02-2009, 03:02 AM	#11
Sneeze Captain 34 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (3)	two vendors refused to sell me this bumper because of bad fitment...
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11-02-2009, 03:30 AM	#12
JayKay335i Banned 198 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	That sucks. They had some nice looking pieces.
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11-02-2009, 03:50 AM	#13
PaulBailey@ltbmw General 678 Rep 26,876 Posts Drives: 2-325 330 2-335 2-Z4 2-135 X5d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E90 [7.00] 2011 BMW 335i E92 [7.96]	Sorry to hear this man. . . But what do you expect when working with small time counterfeit vendors that only car about the initial quick buck? I would suggest going with everything OEM but if you have to go with a knock off. . . at least make sure you're getting it from a legit and trustworthy vendor.
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11-02-2009, 09:42 AM	#14
Chewy734 Major General 494 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	Don't they have some sort of fitment guarantee? You should definitely fight with them to fix the problem or issue you a refund. These aren't Civics we're putting body kits on... and the kits aren't necessarily cheap either. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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Kevin@AKMotorwerk General 290 Rep 28,154 Posts Drives: THE GUY YOU LOVE TO HATE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: hillsborough, nj iTrader: (1)	worse case buy a piece of plastic or aluminum plate and use it to "fill" the gap and tighten everything up
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11-02-2009, 09:47 AM	#16
yoitsbry Private 7 Rep 63 Posts Drives: E90 black on black Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	Hopefully you paid with an American Express card =). Amex will back you up on whatever you say and they will strip money back from seller if it does not fit correctly since they sold you the piece assuming it would fit. If you paid with a VISA you can try but Amex is so much better, good luck.
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11-02-2009, 07:51 PM	#18
jcarlucci1 Lieutenant Colonel 70 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa iTrader: (10)	I paid with a bmw mastercard through paypal. will give it a try
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