OEM m-tech front bumper fitment issue?

SirNicholas · 11-21-2012, 01:37 AM

I got the front bumper painted and installed last month and in the front, where the hood meets the top of the bumper, there is a big gap. Is this normal with an OEM bumper? I tried re-adjusting by taking out the screws from under the hood and pushing up the bumper and re-tightening, but it won't go any further than in the picture.

Also, there is a slight gap where the bottom left of the right headlight (facing the car) meets the bumper

SirNicholas · 11-21-2012, 01:41 AM

For comparison's sake, here is another picture of a white f10 where the hood and front bumper meet without a major gap:

EV0LVE · 11-21-2012, 01:48 AM

as if something inside the bumper cover is keeping it from moving towards the back of the car...

Artur-F10 · 11-21-2012, 01:57 AM

yeah, it happens. My friend has the same thing, the gap is even bigger near the lights

SirNicholas · 11-21-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Artur-F10

yeah, it happens. My friend has the same thing, the gap is even bigger near the lights

There is no way to fix this? Are you saying it's a defect?

SirNicholas · 11-27-2012, 03:03 PM

I just realized that the shop that put on the bumper used the non-m absorber rather than using the m-sport one. I'm guessing it's possible this would cause the gap?

the impact absorber is #8 here: http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...06&hg=51&fg=15

T-Man · 11-27-2012, 04:53 PM

How big would you say the gap is? Mine is factory and I have a gap as well. I think all cars will have a gap just depends on how big it is. Mine is 2/16" all the way around the hood. So that space is even between hood/bumper and hood/wheel fenders on driver and passenger side. Hope that helps as a reference point to go off of.

smashhell · 11-27-2012, 06:00 PM

Same here
I am guessing it's just the way it is.

speedracerlo · 11-27-2012, 07:19 PM

mine has a gap under the headlights

SirNicholas · 11-27-2012, 09:51 PM

Compared to this: http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...56966415_n.jpg

it is bigger and more noticeable. I'll measure the space between hood/fenders and hood/bumper and post here shortly.

AWF10 · 11-27-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SirNicholas

I just realized that the shop that put on the bumper used the non-m absorber rather than using the m-sport one. I'm guessing it's possible this would cause the gap?

the impact absorber is #8 here: http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...g=51&fg=15

Is it required to change that bumper foam absorber? I thought it wasn't of concern.

SirNicholas · 11-28-2012, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AWF10

Is it required to change that bumper foam absorber? I thought it wasn't of concern.

That's what the guys at LTMW told me, so I saved some money by returning the absorber. But if that's what's causing the gap then I'll get it again

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11-21-2012, 01:41 AM	#2
SirNicholas Private First Class Drives: f10 535i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 160 iTrader: (3)	For comparison's sake, here is another picture of a white f10 where the hood and front bumper meet without a major gap:

11-21-2012, 01:48 AM	#3
EV0LVE Lieutenant Drives: F10 535i SG Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 592 iTrader: (0)	as if something inside the bumper cover is keeping it from moving towards the back of the car...

11-27-2012, 03:03 PM	#6
SirNicholas Private First Class Drives: f10 535i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 160 iTrader: (3)	I just realized that the shop that put on the bumper used the non-m absorber rather than using the m-sport one. I'm guessing it's possible this would cause the gap? the impact absorber is #8 here: http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...06&hg=51&fg=15

11-27-2012, 04:53 PM	#7
T-Man Private Drives: 535i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	How big would you say the gap is? Mine is factory and I have a gap as well. I think all cars will have a gap just depends on how big it is. Mine is 2/16" all the way around the hood. So that space is even between hood/bumper and hood/wheel fenders on driver and passenger side. Hope that helps as a reference point to go off of.

11-27-2012, 06:00 PM	#8
smashhell First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 367 iTrader: (0)	Same here I am guessing it's just the way it is. __________________ 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster on black interior, Premium 1 & 2 Package, Magnaflow Full Cat-Back Exhaust, JB4 Stage 2

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speedracerlo Private Drives: 2011 BMW 550i M Sport AW Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 56 iTrader: (0)	mine has a gap under the headlights

11-27-2012, 09:51 PM	#10
SirNicholas Private First Class Drives: f10 535i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 160 iTrader: (3)	Compared to this: http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...56966415_n.jpg it is bigger and more noticeable. I'll measure the space between hood/fenders and hood/bumper and post here shortly.