Opinion on Aero bumper?

3002 tii · 12-10-2010, 09:40 AM

I'm contemplating whether or not I should go for the Aero bumper. At first I didn't think too much of it, especially considering it has the older style round fogs but after seeing a picture of it on the post-facelift, I realized it looks pretty good. Only thing is I think it looks better on the roadster and I have a coupe?

It comes down to either respraying my current non-M bumper, or going for the Aero. I've ruled out the M bumper.

Some random pics I found on post-facelift Z's with the bumper... I believe the white one also has the skirts too.

krnnerdboy · 12-10-2010, 09:44 AM

What I really like is how on the side profile the bottom chin doesn't sink in like on the M's, not to mention they are more readily available than the M's

crfine88 · 12-10-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by krnnerdboy

What I really like is how on the side profile the bottom chin doesn't sink in like on the M's, not to mention they are more readily available than the M's

+1
That is my least favorite part of the M bumper. The side profile of the aero bumber looks very good.

ZStig · 12-10-2010, 10:01 AM

Ive upgraded it before on my old Z4, I loved it

3002 tii · 12-10-2010, 10:04 AM

oh yea, not that we've never seen a stocker but how my TiAg coupe looked (no longer have the black OZ's)... so can you guys imagine the Aero on this, and look better?

elude · 12-10-2010, 10:08 AM

ill be putting an aero bumper and sides on my Z4MC this month

3002 tii · 12-10-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by elude

ill be putting an aero bumper and sides on my Z4MC this month

How much you want your /m bumper for, lol j/k

What color is your mc btw? Post up pics as soon as you get it done, can't wait to see how it looks on the coupe...

Also where are you ordering yours from, Tischer?

elude · 12-10-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

How much you want your /m bumper for, lol j/k

What color is your mc btw? Post up pics as soon as you get it done, can't wait to see how it looks on the coupe...

Also where are you ordering yours from, Tischer?

my M is SMB, but had some minor damage (cracked paint and the headlight washer cap missing), so i'll probably be letting it go for dirt cheap once my aero kit is on..

i ended up ordered from my local dealer who was able to come close on pricing, but i still was subject to CA tax

pics will be up once its done (and i install my springs & ZCP's)

3002 tii · 12-10-2010, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by elude

my M is SMB, but had some minor damage (cracked paint and the headlight washer cap missing), so i'll probably be letting it go for dirt cheap once my aero kit is on..

i ended up ordered from my local dealer who was able to come close on pricing, but i still was subject to CA tax

pics will be up once its done (and i install my springs & ZCP's)

Good stuff, suspension and this are the last items on my wishlist =)

Thisisdudewhoru · 12-10-2010, 10:41 AM

I'm planning on getting a aero bumper.

3002 tii · 12-10-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Thisisdudewhoru

I'm planning on getting a aero bumper.

nice, we should convince Tissher to give us GB discount on top of their already discounted prices, perhaps another 5%..?? lol

Diokaef · 12-10-2010, 11:18 AM

I would go for that^

elude · 12-10-2010, 01:23 PM

spent some time searching the internet, and came across this in the japanese accessories guide...

should give us "couper's" an idea of what to expect...

Diokaef · 12-10-2010, 02:08 PM

Face to Face

esqu1re · 12-10-2010, 02:27 PM

I'm really diggin' it.

1st_Knight · 12-12-2010, 09:14 PM

Two weeks ago, and when I placed the order on the Aero Bumper & Side Skirts for my son (elude). According to our local BMW Dealership, I was informed that there were no Aero Bumpers in stock anywhere in the U.S., and it had to be ordered from Germany. In my opinion, who knows how many still remain at the main factory. You all know the old saying, "available only while supplies last"... For less than $500.00, primed & shipped, and to those who do not mind the look or style, it is a decent buy. Again, that's my personal opinion only.

1st_Knight · 12-12-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by elude

my M is SMB, but had some minor damage (cracked paint and the headlight washer cap missing), so i'll probably be letting it go for dirt cheap once my aero kit is on..

i ended up ordered from my local dealer who was able to come close on pricing, but i still was subject to CA tax

pics will be up once its done (and i install my springs & ZCP's)

Yes son, and as per your instructions, your car will be totally ready for you when you come home for your two-week R & R...lol.

Incompatible · 12-12-2010, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st_Knight

Yes son, and as per your instructions, your car will be totally ready for you when you come home for your two-week R & R...lol.

Of course there will be some friends over to help work on (before the beer) and admire (after the beer).

psygnosis · 12-13-2010, 08:25 AM

A note about aero bumpers on a post facelift car, you will need to replace the fog lights with the round ones if you have them.

3002 tii · 12-13-2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st_Knight

Two weeks ago, and when I placed the order on the Aero Bumper & Side Skirts for my son (elude). According to our local BMW Dealership, I was informed that there were no Aero Bumpers in stock anywhere in the U.S., and it had to be ordered from Germany. In my opinion, who knows how many still remain at the main factory. You all know the old saying, "available only while supplies last"... For less than $500.00, primed & shipped, and to those who do not mind the look or style, it is a decent buy. Again, that's my personal opinion only.

when you ordered from your local dealer - did you give them that parts list from the other thread, or did you just tell them you needed an aero bumper for a post-facelift z4, and they then figured out the parts list?

also does anyone know if that list above (which was for the m-coupe) would be the same as a non-m coupe?

i have no faith in my local dealership and if i do order the bumper, i'm tempted to just order the 'kit' from Tischer so i know everything will arrive complete. tischer is charging $680 though, how did you get your bumper for $500? did you order the pre-facelift kit since you won't be utilizing the fogs on the m?

nlink720 · 12-16-2010, 03:13 PM

I like the M bumper a lot, but the loss of fog lights kinda sucks.

fercho · 12-16-2010, 06:31 PM

im a lucky guy i got the aero bumper for 150 painted from a junk yard, the guy from the junk yard did't even know that the bumper was for a z4, thats why i got it so cheap!!.. to bad that the aero side skirts were damage..!!

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12-10-2010, 09:44 AM	#2
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elude Private First Class 20 Rep 111 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	spent some time searching the internet, and came across this in the japanese accessories guide... should give us "couper's" an idea of what to expect...
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psygnosis Major 23 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	A note about aero bumpers on a post facelift car, you will need to replace the fog lights with the round ones if you have them. __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.
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12-16-2010, 06:31 PM	#22
fercho Lieutenant 29 Rep 518 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 2.5 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (2)	im a lucky guy i got the aero bumper for 150 painted from a junk yard, the guy from the junk yard did't even know that the bumper was for a z4, thats why i got it so cheap!!.. to bad that the aero side skirts were damage..!!
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