accident with 1er = depression for life

JKAWB · 01-05-2010, 07:44 AM

where did that tow hook come from? is it in our car somewhere? i never looked for it. sorry about your car, glad you're ok.

Haywood · 01-05-2010, 10:40 AM

In the trunk. You should have a foldable pouch with the tow hook in it. If not, you need to call your dealer to get you one. It's a must if you ever break down.

derekL · 01-31-2010, 02:12 AM

small update: the body work is STILL not done yet...GAHH.. stuff about the rear quarter panel took 2 weeks to ship, leaving the car sitting there for two weeks.... bumpers are in, and large possibility of getting the performance exhaust as well!

Cris · 02-02-2010, 05:40 PM

Some items shipped from Germany may be damaged when the get here, regardless of how much styrofoam protection they have. They may have to return it and get a new one.

derekL · 03-05-2010, 10:20 PM

sooo FINALLY an update. A miscommunication between the body shop and BMW equals no performance bumper but only a 135 bumper

and no 135i rear bumper with diffuser, but this bumper. they call it the 128i sport bumper.... essentially its the 128 bumper with these two extra holes.... wtf are those holes? anyone?

Everything is getting painted and O.Z's are in the shop and soon they are gonna start plugging everything in and hopefully the engine will run without any codes and crap. As for the exhaust, they said they got the performance one, but i wasn't able to check yet, so hopefully they did that right. One old thing is that the body shop found that they needed this s pipe to connect the mids with the muffler and that BMW has no idea what it is...

sooo they are stuck there.... well this suckss..

derekL · 03-12-2010, 02:47 PM

anyone know what those holes are? i really need to know..

larryn · 03-13-2010, 11:22 AM

OEM bumper mounted bike rack, I believe. If ordered (overseas - not available here) with the bumper mounted bike rack from the factory, it has two holes like this in the bumper, along with two color matched covers.

There's some pics on this forum with a person from the UK that has that setup.

Simon_135i · 03-13-2010, 12:43 PM

Where did you shop order his BMW parts from? Performance bumper would of been nice, and performance rear too! They ultimately cost the same, wonder if they just screwed up the orders... BTW... When your car is fix DONT FORGET THEM EYELIDS =)

Robert · 03-13-2010, 01:28 PM

Talks about bad luck. You have picture of friends is350 after accident?

derekL · 03-13-2010, 08:28 PM

bike rack holes??? wtf... thats soo stupid that i have that... i don't deal with bikes... anyone know if there is a snowboard rack that i can fit in those holes?

sigh... i would have loved the performance parts.........

but just major miscommunications. i believed it was a major screw up on orders. but the eyelids are in the process of being painted and installed! so yay for that.

As for my friend's is350, it looks exactly the same as it did before. if you want a specific picture, let me know, he's my roommate, but he did go home for the weekend.

Simon_135i · 03-13-2010, 08:35 PM

Hey its almost there.... work in progress but when its finally over the wait will be worth it considering the situation. You're going to love your 128i/135i-look-alike.

derekL · 03-13-2010, 08:57 PM

HAH.... soo sad... its only gonna be 135 that lacks a diffuser...

Hans Delbruck · 03-17-2010, 04:35 PM

How reputable is that body shop?

Hard to believe your wheels and CF spoiler were "stolen" .... body shops are in the business of selling parts like these. All they would have to do is then file a theft claim (fraud) Unless you know this shop, I'd be suspicious. Go check out the parts they're putting on your car. Are you sure they are genuine BMW parts? How can they screw something up like that, getting you a bumper with bike cutouts....

unless that is the only mould they had in their shop in China/Mexico.

Hard to find an honest body shop..... I'm just saying..... you have to be on them, or find a different place that will do the job right.

derekL · 03-17-2010, 05:54 PM

I've checked the parts and they are genuine, and it wasn't the smartest decision for me to go to a place that mainly deals with lexus, with a side of BMW. My friend actually referred me to this shop. And yes, its really hard to find an honest shop.

Simon_135i · 03-18-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by derekL

I've checked the parts and they are genuine, and it wasn't the smartest decision for me to go to a place that mainly deals with lexus, with a side of BMW. My friend actually referred me to this shop. And yes, its really hard to find an honest shop.

Tell me about it, finding a good shop is TOUGH! BTW whats your ETA now for you gettting your vehicle back?

derekL · 03-18-2010, 06:05 PM

im heading back to l.a. today or tomorrow so im gonna go check up on them. they said there is a possibility of getting it back next week.

derekL · 03-20-2010, 06:22 AM

checked the car today. everything is painted! but they started the car, felt violent shaking, and found out that the accident cracked two motor mounts.... need another supplement... can't believe that they didn't completely check the car.... one good thing is that i did in fact get the performance exhaust and all the piping issues are dealt with!

derekL · 03-29-2010, 08:38 PM

UPDATE. STILLL waiting for parts to come, but all bumpers are installed. Rims and performance exhaust are installed as well. I almost jizzed looking at my car, since it actually looked like a car again. Eyelids, fogs, and spoiler have yet to be installed.
here's a picture of my stance.

shop says they still need to figure out the airbag light problem. Hopefully they get that taken care of and hopefully the parts come in this week. Once again, being hopeful that I can get my car next week. I think I've said that too much.

dragon1761 · 03-31-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by derekL

UPDATE. STILLL waiting for parts to come, but all bumpers are installed. Rims and performance exhaust are installed as well. I almost jizzed looking at my car, since it actually looked like a car again. Eyelids, fogs, and spoiler have yet to be installed.
here's a picture of my stance.

shop says they still need to figure out the airbag light problem. Hopefully they get that taken care of and hopefully the parts come in this week. Once again, being hopeful that I can get my car next week. I think I've said that too much.

Look at your exhaust. Its scratching your bumper on the right side.

derekL · 03-31-2010, 12:51 AM

its just the angle, but ya, it is closer to the right side, already asked them to get that fixed.

Simon_135i · 03-31-2010, 01:05 AM

Looking good!

2thDoc · 03-31-2010, 08:41 AM

Man, I'd tell them to piss off and order me the right friggin rear cap. That's not the right one, it has holes in it for a rack you didn't want or need, the exhaust doesn't fit right, the center diffuser cutout is not there. What a load of crap. You're getting hosed by a bunch of dumbasses in that body shop.

01-05-2010, 07:44 AM	#23
JKAWB Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 08 135i Black Sapphire Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tampa FL iTrader: (0)	where did that tow hook come from? is it in our car somewhere? i never looked for it. sorry about your car, glad you're ok.
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01-05-2010, 10:40 AM	#24
Haywood I know a thing or 2 about a thing or 2... 3101 Rep 3,470 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Coupe, e39 M5, i3s Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (11) Garage List 2003 BMW e39 M5 [0.00] 1997 BMW e36 M3 [0.00]	In the trunk. You should have a foldable pouch with the tow hook in it. If not, you need to call your dealer to get you one. It's a must if you ever break down. __________________ 2019 Imperial Blue Metallic i3s BEV 2003 Le Mans Blue e39 M5 Dinan S1 1997 Alpine White e36 M3 (the old gal) 2013 Mineral White e92 M3 (sold ) 2014 Carbon Black 650i M-sport (sold)
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01-31-2010, 02:12 AM	#25
derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	small update: the body work is STILL not done yet...GAHH.. stuff about the rear quarter panel took 2 weeks to ship, leaving the car sitting there for two weeks.... bumpers are in, and large possibility of getting the performance exhaust as well! __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\|
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02-02-2010, 05:40 PM	#26
Cris What's FWD? 10 Rep 398 Posts Drives: Former E82, current E39 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Some items shipped from Germany may be damaged when the get here, regardless of how much styrofoam protection they have. They may have to return it and get a new one.
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03-05-2010, 10:20 PM	#27
derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	sooo FINALLY an update. A miscommunication between the body shop and BMW equals no performance bumper but only a 135 bumper and no 135i rear bumper with diffuser, but this bumper. they call it the 128i sport bumper.... essentially its the 128 bumper with these two extra holes.... wtf are those holes? anyone? Everything is getting painted and O.Z's are in the shop and soon they are gonna start plugging everything in and hopefully the engine will run without any codes and crap. As for the exhaust, they said they got the performance one, but i wasn't able to check yet, so hopefully they did that right. One old thing is that the body shop found that they needed this s pipe to connect the mids with the muffler and that BMW has no idea what it is... sooo they are stuck there.... well this suckss.. __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\|
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03-12-2010, 02:47 PM	#28
derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	anyone know what those holes are? i really need to know.. __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\|
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03-13-2010, 11:22 AM	#29
larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	OEM bumper mounted bike rack, I believe. If ordered (overseas - not available here) with the bumper mounted bike rack from the factory, it has two holes like this in the bumper, along with two color matched covers. There's some pics on this forum with a person from the UK that has that setup.
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03-13-2010, 12:43 PM	#30
Simon_135i Collecting dust! 55 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E82/135i [0.00]	Where did you shop order his BMW parts from? Performance bumper would of been nice, and performance rear too! They ultimately cost the same, wonder if they just screwed up the orders... BTW... When your car is fix DONT FORGET THEM EYELIDS =)
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03-13-2010, 01:28 PM	#31
Robert Major General 414 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Talks about bad luck. You have picture of friends is350 after accident?
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03-13-2010, 08:28 PM	#32
derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	bike rack holes??? wtf... thats soo stupid that i have that... i don't deal with bikes... anyone know if there is a snowboard rack that i can fit in those holes? sigh... i would have loved the performance parts......... but just major miscommunications. i believed it was a major screw up on orders. but the eyelids are in the process of being painted and installed! so yay for that. As for my friend's is350, it looks exactly the same as it did before. if you want a specific picture, let me know, he's my roommate, but he did go home for the weekend. __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\|
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03-13-2010, 08:35 PM	#33
Simon_135i Collecting dust! 55 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E82/135i [0.00]	Hey its almost there.... work in progress but when its finally over the wait will be worth it considering the situation. You're going to love your 128i/135i-look-alike.
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03-13-2010, 08:57 PM	#34
derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	HAH.... soo sad... its only gonna be 135 that lacks a diffuser... __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\|
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03-17-2010, 04:35 PM	#35
Hans Delbruck Major 75 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: C63, 135i, Evo FE, GLE63 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	How reputable is that body shop? Hard to believe your wheels and CF spoiler were "stolen" .... body shops are in the business of selling parts like these. All they would have to do is then file a theft claim (fraud) Unless you know this shop, I'd be suspicious. Go check out the parts they're putting on your car. Are you sure they are genuine BMW parts? How can they screw something up like that, getting you a bumper with bike cutouts.... unless that is the only mould they had in their shop in China/Mexico. Hard to find an honest body shop..... I'm just saying..... you have to be on them, or find a different place that will do the job right. __________________ 2009 135i 6MT Euro Delivery 9/5/09 BMW Performance Power Kit - Exhaust - Short Shifter - Suspension
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03-17-2010, 05:54 PM	#36
derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	I've checked the parts and they are genuine, and it wasn't the smartest decision for me to go to a place that mainly deals with lexus, with a side of BMW. My friend actually referred me to this shop. And yes, its really hard to find an honest shop. __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\|
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03-18-2010, 06:05 PM	#38
derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	im heading back to l.a. today or tomorrow so im gonna go check up on them. they said there is a possibility of getting it back next week. __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\|
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03-20-2010, 06:22 AM	#39
derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	checked the car today. everything is painted! but they started the car, felt violent shaking, and found out that the accident cracked two motor mounts.... need another supplement... can't believe that they didn't completely check the car.... one good thing is that i did in fact get the performance exhaust and all the piping issues are dealt with! __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\|
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03-29-2010, 08:38 PM	#40
derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	UPDATE. STILLL waiting for parts to come, but all bumpers are installed. Rims and performance exhaust are installed as well. I almost jizzed looking at my car, since it actually looked like a car again. Eyelids, fogs, and spoiler have yet to be installed. here's a picture of my stance. shop says they still need to figure out the airbag light problem. Hopefully they get that taken care of and hopefully the parts come in this week. Once again, being hopeful that I can get my car next week. I think I've said that too much. __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\| Last edited by derekL; 03-30-2010 at 01:55 AM..
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03-31-2010, 12:51 AM	#42
derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	its just the angle, but ya, it is closer to the right side, already asked them to get that fixed. __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\| Last edited by derekL; 04-02-2010 at 09:02 PM..
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03-31-2010, 01:05 AM	#43
Simon_135i Collecting dust! 55 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E82/135i [0.00]	Looking good!
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03-31-2010, 08:41 AM	#44
2thDoc Private 1 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2011 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ocala, FL iTrader: (1)	Man, I'd tell them to piss off and order me the right friggin rear cap. That's not the right one, it has holes in it for a rack you didn't want or need, the exhaust doesn't fit right, the center diffuser cutout is not there. What a load of crap. You're getting hosed by a bunch of dumbasses in that body shop. __________________ 2011 Shelby GT500. Black with Red Stripes. SVT Performance Pack. All the bells 'n' whistles. Holy Crap Fast. And even with a solid rear axle, it'll lap a track faster than your M3.
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