Help E88 Mtech/style Front bumper options

[lorilo07]

Hello all,

I am trying to replace my 2012 128i stock bumper. do you have recommendations? i have been looking on eBay and found these 2. please let me know what you think is better.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E81-E82-...53.m1438.l2649

or

http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-13-BMW-E8...53.m1438.l2649

[Jorgensen54]

I'd go with number 2.

Reason #1- While they're both good materials, I'd find polypropylene more suiting for an already flexible body part. ABS is just a bit harder, therefor more brittle.

Reason #2- The first one is in Latvia....

[WilliamMarshal]

did you buy the bumper? could you please share the experience? I'm also considering buying the 2nd one
thanks

[lorilo07]

No I'm still looking. Keep me posted too!

[lorilo07]

When I emailed the 2nd company I asked them about e88 because it wasn't in the list of approved bug it's ok their title. They said follow the list which doesn't include e88 . I know the body type is the same I'm just heaitant.

[erikjhockey]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-13-BMW-E8...lWHVux&vxp=mtr

I'd say give this one a shot - they are local and it's PP instead of ABS.

[Jorgensen54]

Originally Posted by erikjhockey

http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-13-BMW-E8...lWHVux&vxp=mtr

I'd say give this one a shot - they are local and it's PP instead of ABS.

+1

[lorilo07]

Originally Posted by Jorgensen54

I'd go with number 2.

Reason #1- While they're both good materials, I'd find polypropylene more suiting for an already flexible body part. ABS is just a bit harder, therefor more brittle.

Reason #2- The first one is in Latvia....

thank you!

[WilliamMarshal]

Has anybody any ideas about this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-13-BMW-1-...19.m1438.l2649

[erikjhockey]

Originally Posted by WilliamMarshal

Has anybody any ideas about this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-13-BMW-1-...19.m1438.l2649

Looks okay, did you see the shipping price though? 170... not sure if it comes with lower mesh for the corners though, pictures don't show it.

[Jorgensen54]

Originally Posted by WilliamMarshal

Has anybody any ideas about this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/08-13-BMW-1-...19.m1438.l2649

"Glass Fiber Komposite (GFK)- A strong, lightweight and robust material made of milled and cross-woven fibres. Through this proprietary process this material results in excellent flexibility and durability. Our Glass Fibre Komposite products come standard with a double-layered signature gray primer to ensure the preparation process is minimized while providing a superior finish when completed."

Generally this material is avoided due to it's lack of flexibility and overall quality. Consider the lack of give it will have if you were to park a bit too close to a curb or parking block. GFK won't sympathize with you and is prone to cracking. Despite what they say, I think you'd regret fiberglass in the long run.

[WilliamMarshal]

Originally Posted by Jorgensen54

"Glass Fiber Komposite (GFK)- A strong, lightweight and robust material made of milled and cross-woven fibres. Through this proprietary process this material results in excellent flexibility and durability. Our Glass Fibre Komposite products come standard with a double-layered signature gray primer to ensure the preparation process is minimized while providing a superior finish when completed."

Generally this material is avoided due to it's lack of flexibility and overall quality. Consider the lack of give it will have if you were to park a bit too close to a curb or parking block. GFK won't sympathize with you and is prone to cracking. Despite what they say, I think you'd regret fiberglass in the long run.

thanks for the useful info, I will avoid it

[gt-[r]]

are all the bumper options out there straight bolt on for the 128i? are there any additional parts needed?