Hit a parking block and damaged front lip and bumper what to do?

aajjcc · 03-21-2016, 07:28 PM

I was in a rush to get to class and hurried into a parking space completely forgetting about the parking curb/block.

Assessed the damage and my heart sank. Two cracks on the carbon fiber lip, the edges on the splitter push onto the paint and the grill leaving nail sized dents. The worst part is that both the screws on the middle of the lip holding it in place got ripped off and there's two nasty holes. The screws are loose now . I went to an auto body repair shop today and was quoted roughly $1680 to replace the entire bumper

It sucks because its on the bottom of the bumper and the only real damage is a couple of scratches and these two holes

The carbon fiber parts are all m performance and were put on after I got the car. Do m performance parts come with warranty?

Any advice on what I should do about this?

EDIT: Big shout out to Adam and Tony of AGC Collision over at Sunset Blvd! Just got my m4 back and everything looks flawless as if nothing ever happened. They're really cool guys and easy going. If you ever need body work done in the LA area, hit em up.

Chez · 03-21-2016, 07:30 PM

What part of carelessly driving into something would be covered by a warranty?

MadZarBMR · 03-21-2016, 07:38 PM

Yeah definitely not covered by warranty in this case, but it looks like the lip took the brunt of it. I highly doubt you need the entire bumper replaced. You might have better luck taking it to a shop that specializes in BMW parts. Lucky for you, you are in SoCal where you have a big selection of tuner shops to choose from. You may just need to cover the cost of a replacement lip with labor and maybe a little touch up of the scratches to the actual bumper. Good luck!

EDIT: Since you had the parts added at the dealer, you can also go with the standard matte lip to save some money. I am sure the CF is at least twice as expensive.

aajjcc · 03-21-2016, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MadZarBMR

Yeah definitely not covered by warranty in this case, but it looks like the lip took the brunt of it. I highly doubt you need the entire bumper replaced. You might have better luck taking it to a shop that specializes in BMW parts. Lucky for you, you are in SoCal where you have a big selection of tuner shops to choose from. You may just need to cover the cost of a replacement lip with labor and maybe a little touch up of the scratches to the actual bumper. Good luck!

EDIT: Since you had the parts added at the dealer, you can also go with the standard matte lip to save some money. I am sure the CF is at least twice as expensive.

thanks man. my only concern is the two holes drilled for the lip pretty much expanded when the screws got ripped off. i think thats why i was quoted for a new bumper? I don't see any other way to put on another lip without drilling new holes elsewhere.

Chez · 03-21-2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aajjcc

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Originally Posted by MadZarBMR

Yeah definitely not covered by warranty in this case, but it looks like the lip took the brunt of it. I highly doubt you need the entire bumper replaced. You might have better luck taking it to a shop that specializes in BMW parts. Lucky for you, you are in SoCal where you have a big selection of tuner shops to choose from. You may just need to cover the cost of a replacement lip with labor and maybe a little touch up of the scratches to the actual bumper. Good luck!

EDIT: Since you had the parts added at the dealer, you can also go with the standard matte lip to save some money. I am sure the CF is at least twice as expensive.

thanks man. my only concern is the two holes drilled for the lip pretty much expanded when the screws got ripped off. i think thats why i was quoted for a new bumper? I don't see any other way to put on another lip without drilling new holes elsewhere.

Easy.

aajjcc · 03-21-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chez

Easy.

lol i just youtubed this and its exactly what I need.

MadZarBMR · 03-21-2016, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by aajjcc

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadZarBMR

Yeah definitely not covered by warranty in this case, but it looks like the lip took the brunt of it. I highly doubt you need the entire bumper replaced. You might have better luck taking it to a shop that specializes in BMW parts. Lucky for you, you are in SoCal where you have a big selection of tuner shops to choose from. You may just need to cover the cost of a replacement lip with labor and maybe a little touch up of the scratches to the actual bumper. Good luck!

EDIT: Since you had the parts added at the dealer, you can also go with the standard matte lip to save some money. I am sure the CF is at least twice as expensive.

thanks man. my only concern is the two holes drilled for the lip pretty much expanded when the screws got ripped off. i think thats why i was quoted for a new bumper? I don't see any other way to put on another lip without drilling new holes elsewhere.

I wouldn't worry about the screw holes. There are other ways of repairing that damage. Heck depending on how OCD you are, an alternate fastener type might be in order. A shop that specializes in custom builds should be able make it look as good as new without needing to replace the entire bumper. This is assuming there isn't other damage your pics don't show.

AW M4 · 03-21-2016, 08:14 PM

Sorry to hear. Doesn't look too bad and I think it can be salvaged.

Arcades · 03-21-2016, 09:33 PM

It should be able to be salvaged.

That is actually one of the reasons why having CF front lip is a bad idea. You will scratch and hit something eventually it's pretty inevitable. Sadly they won't cover this for warranty.

Try to contact supremepower and ask, they should be able to help. And if you still want to hear my Remus Exhaust I can get there too

Edit: Also this is why I back up into all of my parking spaces now, especially since I lowered on HAS.

Chez · 03-21-2016, 11:07 PM

Yep, reversing in just makes life easier. Especially with the reverse and top view cameras.

Rtbc6 · 03-22-2016, 01:26 AM

Hit up supreme power.

aajjcc · 03-22-2016, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcades

It should be able to be salvaged.

That is actually one of the reasons why having CF front lip is a bad idea. You will scratch and hit something eventually it's pretty inevitable. Sadly they won't cover this for warranty.

Try to contact supremepower and ask, they should be able to help. And if you still want to hear my Remus Exhaust I can get there too

Edit: Also this is why I back up into all of my parking spaces now, especially since I lowered on HAS.

i'm also getting a remus exhaust from autotalent. Got a really deal on it so I couldn't pass.

edit : can't wait for your review :-)

Arcades · 03-22-2016, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by aajjcc

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Originally Posted by Arcades

It should be able to be salvaged.

That is actually one of the reasons why having CF front lip is a bad idea. You will scratch and hit something eventually it's pretty inevitable. Sadly they won't cover this for warranty.

Try to contact supremepower and ask, they should be able to help. And if you still want to hear my Remus Exhaust I can get there too

Edit: Also this is why I back up into all of my parking spaces now, especially since I lowered on HAS.

i left the car to the hands of AGC collision. after I fix it i'm staying away from lips..... temporarily

i'm also getting a remus exhaust from autotalent. Got a really deal on it so I couldn't pass.

edit : can't wait for your review :-)

It is already up

And good luck on the fix!

Check under Exhaust and Engines

AIRPOWER · 03-22-2016, 03:28 PM

I hope you said FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK when you did it, I would have.

aajjcc · 03-25-2016, 04:59 PM

Update :

Got back from the body shop on thursday and was told other than the scratches/holes on the bottom, there's nothing wrong with the bumper.

Yessir · 03-25-2016, 05:14 PM

Silly question. Where did you get your lip? is that factory M performance or aftermarket?

aajjcc · 03-25-2016, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Yessir

Silly question. Where did you get your lip? is that factory M performance or aftermarket?

m performance

AWE46M3 · 03-25-2016, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by aajjcc

m performance

i don't think m performance makes a CF lip, only splitters

aajjcc · 03-25-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AWE46M3

i don't think m performance makes a CF lip, only splitters

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...iber-lower-lip

Yessir · 03-25-2016, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AWE46M3

i don't think m performance makes a CF lip, only splitters

That's what I thought as well. I searched and came up with nothing for a BMW Carbon fiber lip. Based on the evidence provided by the OP with the link to IND, I'd say that both of learned something new today!

found this too:
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1225444

Man, where was I when this was announced?

AWE46M3 · 03-25-2016, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aajjcc

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...iber-lower-lip

very nice.

Cameronc08 · 04-06-2016, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chez

What part of carelessly driving into something would be covered by a warranty?

I don't know why but this cracked me up

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aajjcc Captain 426 Rep 611 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W iTrader: (0)	Hit a parking block and damaged front lip and bumper what to do? I was in a rush to get to class and hurried into a parking space completely forgetting about the parking curb/block. Assessed the damage and my heart sank. Two cracks on the carbon fiber lip, the edges on the splitter push onto the paint and the grill leaving nail sized dents. The worst part is that both the screws on the middle of the lip holding it in place got ripped off and there's two nasty holes. The screws are loose now . I went to an auto body repair shop today and was quoted roughly $1680 to replace the entire bumper It sucks because its on the bottom of the bumper and the only real damage is a couple of scratches and these two holes The carbon fiber parts are all m performance and were put on after I got the car. Do m performance parts come with warranty? Any advice on what I should do about this? EDIT: Big shout out to Adam and Tony of AGC Collision over at Sunset Blvd! Just got my m4 back and everything looks flawless as if nothing ever happened. They're really cool guys and easy going. If you ever need body work done in the LA area, hit em up. Attached Images Last edited by aajjcc; 03-28-2016 at 09:07 PM..
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MadZarBMR Captain 712 Rep 924 Posts Drives: Current: '18 M3 ZCP - 6MT Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SFBay, CA iTrader: (3)	Yeah definitely not covered by warranty in this case, but it looks like the lip took the brunt of it. I highly doubt you need the entire bumper replaced. You might have better luck taking it to a shop that specializes in BMW parts. Lucky for you, you are in SoCal where you have a big selection of tuner shops to choose from. You may just need to cover the cost of a replacement lip with labor and maybe a little touch up of the scratches to the actual bumper. Good luck! EDIT: Since you had the parts added at the dealer, you can also go with the standard matte lip to save some money. I am sure the CF is at least twice as expensive. __________________ 2018 M3 ZCP Glacier Silver Individual Mugello/Black Bicolor Leather 2018 BMW R1200RT Ebony Metallic (my daily) 2016 M3 Silverstone on Black 6MT (SOLD)
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aajjcc Captain 426 Rep 611 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W iTrader: (0)	Update : Got back from the body shop on thursday and was told other than the scratches/holes on the bottom, there's nothing wrong with the bumper.
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