New front bumper - standard --> ///M conversion

mister_roger · 08-24-2007, 03:26 PM

Hey all, I finally completed my summer project of converting my standard front bumper to a Z4M front bumper. I have been wanting to do this for a while, as my old front bumper was all chipped up and scratch along the bottom edge. It has taken me some time to research and order the parts needed for this project, but am finally glad that it is done and couldn't be more satisfied!

I bought the bumper skin used off eBay back in June, originally painted Interlagos Blue. It had a few scrapes, but the paint shop did an excellent job of refinishing it. It looks brand new!

All other parts had to be purchsed from the dealer. Fortunately, my neighbor works at the local dealer, so she hooked me up with her discount. That right there saved me a TON of money.

So here we are, two months later, with my project finally completed. I took the time to write up some DIYs on this as well, for anyone interested in doing this in the future.

Bumper removal DIY:
http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79994

Bumer conversion DIY:
http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80009

And of course, here is the end result

Before:

After:

I could not be happier with how this turned out. This bumper looks soooo much more aggresive than the standard bumper. And not to mention that the paint is clean and refinished, with no more chips and scratches. Woo Hooooo!!!

I will take some more pictures today when I get home.

Ski · 08-24-2007, 03:35 PM

I like it, nice job!!

Might have to add to the to-do list..

Rick Hunter · 08-24-2007, 05:26 PM

I think you're the first member to do this. It looks great! All that's left are some ///M stickers...

mister_roger · 08-24-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

All that's left are some ///M stickers...

That would be like putting a Type-R sticker on a Honda Civic DX sedan :P

You'll have to see it in person some time, at our next meet perhaps!

killjohnnyforan · 08-24-2007, 06:07 PM

looks badass, get the hood too

155MPH · 08-24-2007, 07:47 PM

It looks nice, kinda like an M, sort of, but not quite...but interesting....

mister_roger · 08-24-2007, 08:02 PM

A few quick shots at the park this afternoon:

For some reason, the auto color balance in this pic gave the car a slight green hue. Must have been the sun in the background.

inTgr8r · 08-24-2007, 08:28 PM

Nice work...looks good.
What adds to the interest is that Maldives isn't an M colour

Dammmittt · 08-24-2007, 09:18 PM

I definately love the bumper, but I think you should do the hood too, so you complete the look. Nice job.

Dammmittt · 08-24-2007, 09:22 PM

Oh...and you gotta upgrade the sigpic too!

killjohnnyforan · 08-24-2007, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Nice work...looks good.
What adds to the interest is that Maldives isn't an M colour

i was thinking the same thing

Mark · 08-25-2007, 08:41 AM

massive difference!! I for one love it, great job!

Samjam927 · 08-25-2007, 08:30 PM

Are you kidding me?
THATS AWESOME!!
lovin' the maldives blue

mister_roger · 08-25-2007, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dammmittt

I definately love the bumper, but I think you should do the hood too, so you complete the look. Nice job.

Thanks (and thanks to everyone as well). The hood would really top it off, but I'm probably just gonna leave it as is. Not really wanting to spend too much more $$$ on cosmetics. Replacing and refinishing the front bumper was a must though because my old one was REALLY dinged up from rock chips and scrapes.

New sigpic coming soon -- when I find a good photo op

DaleWA · 08-25-2007, 11:22 PM

Looks great!
Who did your paint? I'm always looking to have a good reference in the area just in case some day I'll need them - thanks.

mister_roger · 08-26-2007, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dwabmw

Looks great!
Who did your paint? I'm always looking to have a good reference in the area just in case some day I'll need them - thanks.

I had it painted at Haury's Lake City collision on Lake City Way. They advertise in the BMWCCA Puget Sound Region Zundfolge magazine, and offer a 5% discount for members. Makobimmer actually had work done there before on his previous 3.0i, and so that's where I heard about them. They do repairs and bodywork on lots of BMWs , so they are good with matching colors and finish.

DaleWA · 08-26-2007, 11:09 AM

Right on, Haury's who else? I attend a BMWCCA event with Jeff Butler from Haury's and decided those would be the guys to do my car if I ever needed it.

F87LUV · 08-26-2007, 12:52 PM

Looks hot!

155MPH · 08-26-2007, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mister_roger

New sigpic coming soon -- when I find a good photo op

What's the matter with this shot for your sig pic?

mister_roger · 08-26-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 155MPH

What's the matter with this shot for your sig pic?

I was kinda holding out for an empty garage photoshoot, but after looking at that pic again, I think you make a great suggestion.

--done!--

Dammmittt · 08-26-2007, 08:58 PM

Sick dude. I think your avatar needs to be different than the sigpic...and you need to make the sig pic LARGER!!!

Hawkeye · 08-27-2007, 05:16 PM

Very nice, I definitely love the M6 wheels as well!

08-24-2007, 03:26 PM	#1
mister_roger Private First Class 13 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2003 Maldives Blue 2.5i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	New front bumper - standard --> ///M conversion Hey all, I finally completed my summer project of converting my standard front bumper to a Z4M front bumper. I have been wanting to do this for a while, as my old front bumper was all chipped up and scratch along the bottom edge. It has taken me some time to research and order the parts needed for this project, but am finally glad that it is done and couldn't be more satisfied! I bought the bumper skin used off eBay back in June, originally painted Interlagos Blue. It had a few scrapes, but the paint shop did an excellent job of refinishing it. It looks brand new! All other parts had to be purchsed from the dealer. Fortunately, my neighbor works at the local dealer, so she hooked me up with her discount. That right there saved me a TON of money. So here we are, two months later, with my project finally completed. I took the time to write up some DIYs on this as well, for anyone interested in doing this in the future. Bumper removal DIY: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79994 Bumer conversion DIY: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80009 And of course, here is the end result Before: After: I could not be happier with how this turned out. This bumper looks soooo much more aggresive than the standard bumper. And not to mention that the paint is clean and refinished, with no more chips and scratches. Woo Hooooo!!! I will take some more pictures today when I get home. __________________ 2003 Maldives Blue 2.5i -- 18" M6 wheels, 12mm rear spacer, ///MZ4 front bumper conversion, Eibach lowering springs, Koni shocks, Hotchkis F/R anti-roll bars, Helene Performance air filter.
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08-24-2007, 05:26 PM	#3
Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 307 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	I think you're the first member to do this. It looks great! All that's left are some ///M stickers... __________________
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08-24-2007, 06:07 PM	#5
killjohnnyforan First Lieutenant 29 Rep 339 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	looks badass, get the hood too
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08-24-2007, 08:02 PM	#7
mister_roger Private First Class 13 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2003 Maldives Blue 2.5i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	A few quick shots at the park this afternoon: For some reason, the auto color balance in this pic gave the car a slight green hue. Must have been the sun in the background. __________________ 2003 Maldives Blue 2.5i -- 18" M6 wheels, 12mm rear spacer, ///MZ4 front bumper conversion, Eibach lowering springs, Koni shocks, Hotchkis F/R anti-roll bars, Helene Performance air filter.
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2434 Rep 11,668 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Nice work...looks good. What adds to the interest is that Maldives isn't an M colour __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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08-24-2007, 09:18 PM	#9
Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	I definately love the bumper, but I think you should do the hood too, so you complete the look. Nice job. __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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08-24-2007, 09:22 PM	#10
Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	Oh...and you gotta upgrade the sigpic too! __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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08-25-2007, 08:41 AM	#12
Mark Administrator 6739 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [8.34]	massive difference!! I for one love it, great job! __________________ BMW 1M. BMW M2. BMW M2.
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08-26-2007, 08:58 PM	#21
Dammmittt My favorite sign. 169 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	Sick dude. I think your avatar needs to be different than the sigpic...and you need to make the sig pic LARGER!!! __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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