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      03-16-2008, 08:54 PM   #1
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Help, What to do?

Hi folks,

Here is my problem, I just purchased my new/used 2003 Z4, Any ideas how to prevent the lower part of the front bumper from getting scratched from going over little inclines, i.e. my driveway has a slight incline, the apron to the driveway is so small, yet
even if I pull in slow, Sometimes it still hits the lower dam/bumper, Any help would be most appreciated!

Thank in advance!!
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RPI sells little metal skid plates to protect it. they are 59.99 plus shipping. search the forum for the URL
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i own it, it wasn't too hard to install...

to avoid driveway, in addition to going slow, you also have to go at an angle. I avoid narrow driveways.
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When you enter your driveway, Does the front bumper scrape if you back in the driveway?
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dont use driveways.

And the RPI ones are only for ///Ms
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Hi folks,

Here is my problem, I just purchased my new/used 2003 Z4, Any ideas how to prevent the lower part of the front bumper from getting scratched from going over little inclines, i.e. my driveway has a slight incline, the apron to the driveway is so small, yet
even if I pull in slow, Sometimes it still hits the lower dam/bumper, Any help would be most appreciated!

Thank in advance!!
Bob
I had the same probelm when I lived in SC. I built a "ramp" out of plywood and a 2x8. Basically made it so the angle going into the driveway wasn't so extreme. Once I had the car in, I grabbed it and put it back in the garage.
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I had the same probelm when I lived in SC. I built a "ramp" out of plywood and a 2x8. Basically made it so the angle going into the driveway wasn't so extreme. Once I had the car in, I grabbed it and put it back in the garage.
Wow, that seems like a lot of work.

If it is really that bad I am sure any good body shop could make skid plates for your car, which could be replaced when they get worn down and protect your underside at the same time.
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Wow, that seems like a lot of work.

If it is really that bad I am sure any good body shop could make skid plates for your car, which could be replaced when they get worn down and protect your underside at the same time.
Not really...home depot cut the wood to size for me, all I had to do was put a few screws in it...no scraping
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Not really...home depot cut the wood to size for me, all I had to do was put a few screws in it...no scraping
lol, I was talking about putting the ramp out/ bringing it back in all the time. Then again I am pretty lazy when I can be. Getting out to open/close my garage door (no opener) is about all the work I care to put in
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lol, I was talking about putting the ramp out/ bringing it back in all the time. Then again I am pretty lazy when I can be. Getting out to open/close my garage door (no opener) is about all the work I care to put in
Well...I had a garage door opener, so I guess it all evens out
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