[JMack2688]

I've searching this forum, eBay and other sources on whether these replica bumpers need all the extra parts as if I were purchasing an OEM bumper. Didn't find anything, any ideas? And if so could someone point me in the right direction? Thanks for any help.

[Stück]

They are replicas of the MSport bumper, not made to work on non-MSport cars without the correct supporting hardware.

Buy all of the OE parts and do it right.

[JMack2688]

Where could i purchase the parts from? I'm new here.

[Zer0Cool92]

Originally Posted by JMack2688

Where could i purchase the parts from? I'm new here.

I got my whole m5 replica kit from umnitza . Com

Fits perfectly. And came with all hardware for install (fog lights, mesh lower grills, etc).

Whole kit unpainted, front, rear, sides for roughly $1100. Got it factory matched and mounted for another $1000

[AmooManiak]

Holly crap, you guys are paying that much for a replica??? I bought a used OEM one, then ordered all the OEM hardware (fog lights, grills, etc.) Paid less than $1000 for everything - including paint and install. Bodyshop practically turned it into a brand new OEM bumper after it was sanded, prepped and re-painted.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by AmooManiak

Holly crap, you guys are paying that much for a replica??? I bought a used OEM one, then ordered all the OEM hardware (fog lights, grills, etc.) Paid less than $1000 for everything - including paint and install. Bodyshop practically turned it into a brand new OEM bumper after it was sanded, prepped and re-painted.

I hear ya! I've seen used OEM MSport front bumpers go for like $150+ on EBay but unless you got a hook up at a body shop than a lot of times they charge you more because of the extra work they have to do to repair the bumper before paint.

[AmooManiak]

I found one locally for $200 and bought the rest of the hardware for another $300-$400. That gives the bodyshop another $1400 to match the price of the Umnitza one above.

I either have a really good bodyshop hookup or $1000 seems way too much to prep and paint a bumper that should basically bolt right on.

[lsturbointeg]

for my non OEM rear bumper i got quoted $200 for paint...$100 for the skirts

[JMack2688]

Thanks allot guys

[ndinh]

Most of the times, it's hard to tell the difference if you get a good quality rep bumper. The rep will come with everything you need, nothing more.....maybe you need to buy the thinner rubber bumper piece underneath the front bumper cover. I did the front/side/rear of the wife's last car (F10) for a fraction of the price of OE.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by ndinh

Most of the times, it's hard to tell the difference if you get a good quality rep bumper. The rep will come with everything you need, nothing more.....maybe you need to buy the thinner rubber bumper piece underneath the front bumper cover. I did the front/side/rear of the wife's last car (F10) for a fraction of the price of OE.

+1! and i don't think anybody really cares! unless you're that Dbag who walks up to people asking if their bumpers are OEM than you have the right to punch them in the face!

[JMack2688]

Stuck between unmitza or ebay right now...

[AmooManiak]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

+1! and i don't think anybody really cares! unless you're that Dbag who walks up to people asking if their bumpers are OEM than you have the right to punch them in the face!

I agree, but I would go with OEM 100% of the time if the price difference is not significant.

[550Reasons]

I got my whole replica M sport kit (front, rear, sides) from ebay, got it painted and mounted for I believe it was around $1,100 Total , 2 years and 40k miles later still looking great and holding up good.

[JMack2688]

Originally Posted by 550Reasons

I got my whole replica M sport kit (front, rear, sides) from ebay, got it painted and mounted for I believe it was around $1,100 Total , 2 years and 40k miles later still looking great and holding up good.

do you remember what seller?