Aftermarket M Bumper - First pics added

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thanatu55

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Assuming it's all legit, which it seems to be, this looks like a bargain for all new parts considering how rare and expensive they come used. We'll know how legit they are soon anyway as I've put myself forward as guinea-pig for a Z4M rear bumper painted in my colour.

But £1,145 for Z4M front and rear bumpers and bonnet looks a steal to me for anyone considering the change. It's the bonnet that really caught my eye as you generally don't see them. Obviously there is more to changing the front than just the bumper, been there, but still... do we conclude that these are aftermarket parts?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-z4-e...917838?hash=item41e3df040e:g:1S4AAOSw4Epa7tUG
 
Ah fair enough I just noticed that bit. Do you think it's worth the punt? It's a choice between this one painted or a beat up used rear bumper in need of a respray and attention at a higher price.
 
Well, I've taken the plunge for an 'aftermarket' Z4M rear bumper sprayed Montego Blue (saves me messing it up) so we'll see how it turns out.

£350 painted.
 
TBH, the "actual" front bumper in the pics (primer) has a shocking looking top edge.. Look at the panel gap re bonnet, the line is all over the place. Plus in a GRP bumper, the towing eye cover is literally gonna fall to pieces the first time you take it out. Doesn't say whether it includes the lower grilles that ///M bumpers have either.

On a lighter note, how's the clutch and box?

Mike
 
Also - a newish user (based on feedback I mean, they joined 2016 but obv not used it too much), the 16 feedback score, and 84% rating (2 negative reviews about bodykits) .... if it were me I wouldn't risk it. Just my 2 cents
 
Ducklakeview said:
TBH, the "actual" front bumper in the pics (primer) has a shocking looking top edge.. Look at the panel gap re bonnet, the line is all over the place. Plus in a GRP bumper, the towing eye cover is literally gonna fall to pieces the first time you take it out. Doesn't say whether it includes the lower grilles that ///M bumpers have either.

On a lighter note, how's the clutch and box?

Mike
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Clutch and box is good! Feels great having a first gear again :lol:
 
IAmOrion said:
Also - a newish user (based on feedback I mean, they joined 2016 but obv not used it too much), the 16 feedback score, and 84% rating (2 negative reviews about bodykits) .... if it were me I wouldn't risk it. Just my 2 cents
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Checked the reviews before ordering, one negative for not receiving (Ok, a risk in itself) and one for damage during transport. No bad feedback on quality of the item and positive reviews point to perfect fitment.
 
thanatu55 said:
Checked the reviews before ordering, one negative for not receiving (Ok, a risk in itself) and one for damage during transport. No bad feedback on quality of the item and positive reviews point to perfect fitment.
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That's true... I look forward to seeing what you decide to do :)
 
Ducklakeview said:
TBH, the "actual" front bumper in the pics (primer) has a shocking looking top edge.. Look at the panel gap re bonnet, the line is all over the place. Plus in a GRP bumper, the towing eye cover is literally gonna fall to pieces the first time you take it out. Doesn't say whether it includes the lower grilles that ///M bumpers have either.

On a lighter note, how's the clutch and box?

Mike
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I think you’ll find that car has a genuine ///M front bumper. They have nicked pictures of an ex forum car.
 
srhutch said:
Ducklakeview said:
TBH, the "actual" front bumper in the pics (primer) has a shocking looking top edge.. Look at the panel gap re bonnet, the line is all over the place. Plus in a GRP bumper, the towing eye cover is literally gonna fall to pieces the first time you take it out. Doesn't say whether it includes the lower grilles that ///M bumpers have either.

On a lighter note, how's the clutch and box?

Mike
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I think you’ll find that car has a genuine ///M front bumper. They have nicked pictures of an ex forum car.
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Still looks awful.

Mike
 
am not a fan of fiberglass !
on my first car i had a fiberglas body kit the front bumper had after one year allot of paint chips
that will give allot of white dots on your bumper OEM front bumper you get black dots !
with a dark blue z4 you will not see them :roll:
 
Looks good to my eyes :thumbsup:

Interested to hear what your thoughts are?

EDIT: looks like you might not have it yet... just noticed the Zeds silver :lol:
 
Silverzedtom said:
Looks good to my eyes :thumbsup:

Interested to hear what your thoughts are?

EDIT: looks like you might not have it yet... just noticed the Zeds silver :lol:
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Ha yeah he said it will be ready to dispatch on Monday so I'll let you know my thoughts when it gets here :thumbsup:
 
Well, it's incredibly slow progress... but it's progress. One thing if anyone does use these guys for anything, don't expect anything within the first month :|

Bumper in primer ready to paint.

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