when you guys decided to go mtec

asian010 · 05-24-2008, 10:06 PM

i was wondering how many people here wanted to get the mtec but waited for a small accident to happen on your stock bumper before u decided to change to the mtec kit/bumpers.

just wondering cuz had a stupid arguement with a friend and he said thats the dumbest thing ever.

halB · 05-24-2008, 10:08 PM

I ordered mine before the car even arrived. Delivery and installation took place about 5 weeks after the car was delivered.

san~man · 05-24-2008, 11:10 PM

It makes it easier on the pocketbook, that's for sure. That's not a stupid idea at all.

Bimmerchop · 05-25-2008, 01:23 AM

Sorry, but that is pretty stupid. Would it be smart to get the mtech if you do get into an accident... yea, of course. Seize the opportunity, but how do you wait for an accident to happen? You going to plan for it? Do you know for sure you're going to be involved in an accident? Makes no sense. If you want the bumper, get it. If you can't afford it, wait and save. If you happen to be involved in an accident and have the opportunity to get it, for sure. But waiting for an accident to happen just for the sake of getting a bumper... dumb. It almost sounds as if you want an accident.

McLuVan · 05-25-2008, 01:25 AM

wait for rock chips?

asian010 · 05-25-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerchop

Sorry, but that is pretty stupid. Would it be smart to get the mtech if you do get into an accident... yea, of course. Seize the opportunity, but how do you wait for an accident to happen? You going to plan for it? Do you know for sure you're going to be involved in an accident? Makes no sense. If you want the bumper, get it. If you can't afford it, wait and save. If you happen to be involved in an accident and have the opportunity to get it, for sure. But waiting for an accident to happen just for the sake of getting a bumper... dumb. It almost sounds as if you want an accident.

that was his arguement. but in his arguement he assumed alot of crap and threw it in my mouth such as me wanting to get into a accident. of course im not going to plan it and of course i dont want to get into a accident, but we live in a world where lots of small things do happen such as parking accidents and such. and right now the mtec isnt something i must get or want that badly so i can wait a while. and even if i do wait for a long time where i start to really want it, il just buy it. its just the fact that if a accident does somehow occur within that time period, i can seize the moment and pay less for the mtec

GTAutoConcepts · 05-25-2008, 01:54 AM

if you want the car to look good NOW, then get it NOW

Frankie D · 05-25-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by l_taylor

if you want the car to look good NOW, then get it NOW

+1 .. m-tech makes the whole car look how it really should look lol

Kev · 05-25-2008, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Frankie D

+1 .. m-tech makes the whole car look how it really should look lol

+2 I'd say get it like NOW~

IMHO, the M-Technik kit for the E90 needs a 3D Design (aka Studie) front lip to complete the full look.

just4kickz · 05-25-2008, 11:33 AM

well not a stupid idea... its the thought that you don't need to replace any of the bumpers until there's some serious cosmetic damage... thats pretty smart... your friend--not so much.

Bimmerchop · 05-25-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by asian010

that was his arguement. but in his arguement he assumed alot of crap and threw it in my mouth such as me wanting to get into a accident. of course im not going to plan it and of course i dont want to get into a accident, but we live in a world where lots of small things do happen such as parking accidents and such. and right now the mtec isnt something i must get or want that badly so i can wait a while. and even if i do wait for a long time where i start to really want it, il just buy it. its just the fact that if a accident does somehow occur within that time period, i can seize the moment and pay less for the mtec

Yea, thats under the assumption that you want to get the bumper, but just won't because you're waiting on an accident. If the mtech bumper isn't something thats at the top of your list, then not getting it and waiting is obviously the smart move

ksfrogman · 05-25-2008, 12:31 PM

Who drives their car expecting an accident?

Sam Da Man · 05-25-2008, 12:37 PM

i have the mtech bumper, because of an accident..wasnt expecting it but i seized the oppurtunity !

asdflkijd · 05-25-2008, 08:06 PM

Me! well, it was accident first, then I looked up M-tech.

I swerved from a rodent and ran over a rock and hit a mailbox.. my rear pass door was dinged, front bumper fcked, and my right side skirt fcked. I replaced them with a full m-tech kit.

Vudoo4u2 · 05-25-2008, 11:00 PM

On a related note...it would seem that I ran over my recycle bin, and I need a new rear bumper to make it look whole again...yes, flame away, I feel terrible enough...my driveway is an obstacle course.

That aside...how much of a premium would you all say I should pay to get the m-tech vs stock? (just rear)

for e92...any ideas??

green bean · 07-23-2008, 03:55 PM

I just got into an accident and Im thinking of adding the m-tec bumper. Both my front and rear need replacement. Where are you guys finding the M-tec kit at? Everywhere I look says it will take like 5 weeks to come in. The insurance wont cover a rental car that long.

bolinp78 · 07-23-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by McLuVan

wait for rock chips?

Sounds more reasonable... If you're talking about a front bumper.

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san~man Tired 131 Rep 2,673 Posts Drives: BMW-less Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (7)	It makes it easier on the pocketbook, that's for sure. That's not a stupid idea at all. __________________ BMW-less
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Bimmerchop First Lieutenant 28 Rep 313 Posts Drives: AW/IR/6MT E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Sorry, but that is pretty stupid. Would it be smart to get the mtech if you do get into an accident... yea, of course. Seize the opportunity, but how do you wait for an accident to happen? You going to plan for it? Do you know for sure you're going to be involved in an accident? Makes no sense. If you want the bumper, get it. If you can't afford it, wait and save. If you happen to be involved in an accident and have the opportunity to get it, for sure. But waiting for an accident to happen just for the sake of getting a bumper... dumb. It almost sounds as if you want an accident. __________________ Rich \| Euro.Technics \| Flickr \| Instagram
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McLuVan Lieutenant General 304 Rep 13,114 Posts Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Socal~818~ iTrader: (1)	wait for rock chips? __________________
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GTAutoConcepts Colonel 97 Rep 2,348 Posts Drives: WIDE BMW e90,BMW x6 50i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	if you want the car to look good NOW, then get it NOW
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ksfrogman Major General 576 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Who drives their car expecting an accident? __________________
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Sam Da Man Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,688 Posts Drives: SPACE GRAY '07 328i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (3)	i have the mtech bumper, because of an accident..wasnt expecting it but i seized the oppurtunity !
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asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer 558 Rep 5,507 Posts Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00] 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [9.00]	Me! well, it was accident first, then I looked up M-tech. I swerved from a rodent and ran over a rock and hit a mailbox.. my rear pass door was dinged, front bumper fcked, and my right side skirt fcked. I replaced them with a full m-tech kit.
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green bean Private 7 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Studio City, CA iTrader: (1)	I just got into an accident and Im thinking of adding the m-tec bumper. Both my front and rear need replacement. Where are you guys finding the M-tec kit at? Everywhere I look says it will take like 5 weeks to come in. The insurance wont cover a rental car that long. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Space Grey / Black leather Auto / Sport / Premium / Navigation / Comfort Access / PDC / Active Steering / 6FL iPod / Satellite Radio / Heated Seats / Rear Sunshade
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