BMW on the Plastic fenders (front side panels) of the E92 coupe

F32Fleet · 06-09-2006, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

how does that differ from the E90? i mean will it affect anything??

E90 front fenders are plastic too?

Other the fact you're paying $40k for a luxury auto it doesn't affect much of anything.

noflash · 06-09-2006, 03:21 PM

Our bumpers are plastic, no?

BMW F22 · 06-09-2006, 03:30 PM

no no- Im asking to see whether or not they're different from the E90. If so, how will that affect anything? I mean will it be worse of if you got in an accident than in the E90? Or when you drive at high speeds, will it vibrate more or not? If it doesnt really make a diff. other than it's plastic, I couldnt care less. hehe It might actually b cheaper to replace.

Dawg Nuts · 06-09-2006, 04:20 PM

Basically BMW is turning into Corvette

STE92VE · 06-09-2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dawg Nuts

Basically BMW is turning into Corvette

Heaven forbid! Let us pray

kevE90 · 06-10-2006, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Ethirtynine

I thought our bumpers were polyurethane

Polyurethane is a type of polymer which is just a fancer word for plastic.

BMW0 · 06-10-2006, 12:20 PM

Cool

The child really aids in the fender looking lightweight

Asiann · 06-10-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by agarbati

So Saturn was onto something all along!

I was thinking the same thing!

Asiann · 06-10-2006, 12:35 PM

What is the impact of getting into an accident? If they wanted to prevent some bumps or dings then make plastic doors since that is where majority of the damage is done in the parking lot. I love technology but sometimes it can be too much and distort the big picture IMO.

T-MC-G · 06-10-2006, 12:54 PM

sweet, now it is going to be easier for aftermarket compnaies to make huge fender flare replacements that we a re going to have to look at...

JO3 · 06-10-2006, 04:06 PM

I love how they make a big deal about how these plastic fenders save weight, but then when you look at the big picture, the car is a massive 3600 pounds still.

rotarypower101 · 07-18-2022, 11:39 AM

Does anyone know what plastic material the front fenders on a e92 are cast in?

The marker on the fender to disclose that detail is very poorly cast, and completely illegible.

Looking around I have not found anything that called out what material they are made from.

Hoping to find the material to match the glue I need to use for a small non aesthetic repair.

Might anyone know what material these e92 front fenders are cast in?

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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	no no- Im asking to see whether or not they're different from the E90. If so, how will that affect anything? I mean will it be worse of if you got in an accident than in the E90? Or when you drive at high speeds, will it vibrate more or not? If it doesnt really make a diff. other than it's plastic, I couldnt care less. hehe It might actually b cheaper to replace.
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JO3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 566 Posts Drives: a lot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (8)	I love how they make a big deal about how these plastic fenders save weight, but then when you look at the big picture, the car is a massive 3600 pounds still.
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rotarypower101 Private First Class 5 Rep 149 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know what plastic material the front fenders on a e92 are cast in? The marker on the fender to disclose that detail is very poorly cast, and completely illegible. Looking around I have not found anything that called out what material they are made from. Hoping to find the material to match the glue I need to use for a small non aesthetic repair. Might anyone know what material these e92 front fenders are cast in?
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