Question regarding ED and clear bra

takrdown · 02-18-2009, 07:45 AM

I plan on ordering a 135 with ED sometime in the near future and after the condition my TSX is in now, I plan on definetaly getting a clear bra for my 135. The question I have is, after driving hundreds of miles in Europe without a clear bra, I'm sure I'll get a few chips from high speed driving.

What have others done in a similar situation? Does BMW fix the chips before re-delivery?

Thanks!

AchtungF80 · 02-18-2009, 08:51 AM

I posted a similar question prior to my ED.. In Europe, you will find the roads much cleaner/smoother than American roads. Try not to follow any lorries or tailgate anyone and you should be fine. Upon re-delivery I did find one chip, but it was not on the hood or front bumper, in fact it caught the edge of my passenger side front fender where it meets the front bumper. Everything else was clean.

I do not believe BMW will fix anything THAT minor before re-delivery.

hbdunn2003 · 02-18-2009, 09:02 AM

They adsolutly will fix anything you want them to. When you drop it off you must note any damage to the car. If it is not repaired by the vpc you can have your dealer do it.

The insurance you have for ED carries a zero deductible.

Of course it would be up to you at that point if you wanted it fixed or live with it.

You could always tape the fronht of the car with masking tape while you are over there.

j128i · 02-18-2009, 02:49 PM

it is more difficult to find a pothole than a supermodel on European highway.
Actually I did not see a single one on 3083 mile driving in 5 countries during my Sept08 ED, no Supermodel either.

It's fine.

At drop-off time, indeed, Harms guy will go down and check your car with a diagram to mark down all damages they found and you told them.

takrdown · 02-18-2009, 04:43 PM

Thanks guys!

This makes me even happier!!! God, I can't wait!

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AchtungF80 Brigadier General 279 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, '17 G30 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135is [9.50] 2010 Cooper S [10.00] 1991 318is [10.00]	I posted a similar question prior to my ED.. In Europe, you will find the roads much cleaner/smoother than American roads. Try not to follow any lorries or tailgate anyone and you should be fine. Upon re-delivery I did find one chip, but it was not on the hood or front bumper, in fact it caught the edge of my passenger side front fender where it meets the front bumper. Everything else was clean. I do not believe BMW will fix anything THAT minor before re-delivery. Last edited by AchtungF80; 02-18-2009 at 09:22 AM..
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hbdunn2003 Private First Class 1 Rep 159 Posts Drives: E91 328i Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	They adsolutly will fix anything you want them to. When you drop it off you must note any damage to the car. If it is not repaired by the vpc you can have your dealer do it. The insurance you have for ED carries a zero deductible. Of course it would be up to you at that point if you wanted it fixed or live with it. You could always tape the fronht of the car with masking tape while you are over there.
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j128i Private 1 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 08 128i Coupe AW/Black Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	As someone said it is more difficult to find a pothole than a supermodel on European highway. Actually I did not see a single one on 3083 mile driving in 5 countries during my Sept08 ED, no Supermodel either. It's fine. At drop-off time, indeed, Harms guy will go down and check your car with a diagram to mark down all damages they found and you told them. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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takrdown Other car was a submarine 94 Rep 704 Posts Drives: i4M50 (waiting), 2013 R56 JCW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central CT iTrader: (7)	Thanks guys! This makes me even happier!!! God, I can't wait!
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