Moral Dilemma Please Advise

BrokenVert · 06-29-2009, 09:37 AM

So I have an interesting choice when it comes to replacing my rear bumper.
My rear bumper is perfectly fine with the exception of a small knick that may be repairable.

So my choice is. Live with a slightly more used bumper. Or buy the performance Aero Kit. Its the same amount of money. And I really like the performance Aero Kit.

Here is the knick.

ptack · 06-29-2009, 11:53 AM

If the money is the same, do the upgrade. My accident ironically missed the rear diffuser and side panels or they all would have been upgraded.

1013mm · 06-29-2009, 12:56 PM

lol broken all your accidents are helping you get the mods you want haha.

bigslick82 · 06-29-2009, 12:59 PM

aero kit

Excitmnt94 · 06-29-2009, 02:34 PM

repair the rear bumper.

i had a very similar knick in my rear bumper about 5 years ago in my GTI. i had the VW dealership that caused the damage fix it and it looked good as new. and...it cost me nothing. i am sure the cost to them was minor as well.

now if you just need an excuse to buy the performance rear bumper, by all means...green light.

scorcherjf · 06-29-2009, 02:51 PM

What does the performance bumper look like? I thought the only change in the back was the diffuser

AlBel1214 · 06-29-2009, 03:28 PM

^ +1

BrokenVert · 06-29-2009, 06:40 PM

I'm talking about taking the money that would be used to replace the rear bumper to buy the front aero kit.

Here it is on adrean8j's SGM coupe.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...nce+bumper+SGM

BrokenVert · 07-01-2009, 06:07 PM

I think I know the result of the poll but more votes would be appreciated.

jkp1187 · 07-01-2009, 07:12 PM

If costs are equal (more or less) and you want the aero bumper, go for it!

scorcherjf · 07-01-2009, 07:57 PM

The stock 135i bumper looks better than the aero bumper imo... the aero makes the bottom look squished inwards and narrower so it makes the car look more topheavy, but that's just me.

M3R1 · 07-01-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by scorcherjf

The stock 135i bumper looks better than the aero bumper imo... the aero makes the bottom look squished inwards and narrower so it makes the car look more topheavy, but that's just me.

I do however like the performanced side skirts...

BrokenVert · 07-01-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorcherjf

The stock 135i bumper looks better than the aero bumper imo... the aero makes the bottom look squished inwards and narrower so it makes the car look more topheavy, but that's just me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3R1

I do however like the performanced side skirts...

I understand those points. I just think that the stock 135i bumper has too much stuff going on. I like the cleaner and slightly meaner look of the performance bumper.

tiwahu · 07-01-2009, 09:39 PM

Hmmm...tough call. Maybe wait until you get a "small knick" in the front? Then it's a really easy decision.

Is that a missing tow hook cover? One of mine disappeared a couple months ago.

BMW86 · 07-01-2009, 10:35 PM

I personally like the M front bumper but in your position I would go for the aero kit. It won't cost you any extra and it'll make your 135i stand out from the rest.

BrokenVert · 07-02-2009, 06:58 PM

Bump for Votes.

ptack · 07-02-2009, 09:56 PM

I almost unanimous. How else can we spend your money?

BrokenVert · 07-02-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

I almost unanimous. How else can we spend your money?

Well its the bus company's money when you get down to it. I was kinda hoping someone would call me an idiot and get me to not do it...but I love that front fascia far to much to not take this opportunity.

scorcherjf · 07-02-2009, 10:05 PM

Dude, screw the aero bumper, get the evolution racewerks widebody kit. Comes with performance side skirts as well!

I'm waiting till I rear end someone so I can get it... haha. Ok maybe not

BrokenVert · 07-02-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorcherjf

Dude, screw the aero bumper, get the evolution racewerks widebody kit. Comes with performance side skirts as well!

I'm waiting till I rear end someone so I can get it... haha. Ok maybe not

Thats awesome but I have 3 issues with it.
1) It looks like the stock bumper.
2) Why on earth would I need 10 inch wheels in the front?
3) Not covered under warrenty.

scorcherjf · 07-02-2009, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Thats awesome but I have 3 issues with it.
1) It looks like the stock bumper.
2) Why on earth would I need 10 inch wheels in the front?
3) Not covered under warrenty.

1) exactly =D
2) 9.5 or 10 square setup will make the car handle very neutral, good for the track!
3) um it's a plastic bumper what could go wrong with it...

BrokenVert · 07-02-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scorcherjf

1) exactly =D
2) 9.5 or 10 square setup will make the car handle very neutral, good for the track!
3) um it's a plastic bumper what could go wrong with it...

I'm not putting that kinda money into new wheels and tires. I will never explore the potential grip that a 10 inch front tire will offer. Nor will my wallet allow it. I have PS2s on my car right now and I love the way the car handles.

And you never know what can or will go wrong.

Also as I said above I like the performance bumper more than the stock bumper.

View Poll Results: Should I Replace my rear bumper or buy the Aero Kit?
Replace Bumper	2	8.70%
Buy Aero Kit	21	91.30%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

06-29-2009, 09:37 AM	#1
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Moral Dilemma Please Advise So I have an interesting choice when it comes to replacing my rear bumper. My rear bumper is perfectly fine with the exception of a small knick that may be repairable. So my choice is. Live with a slightly more used bumper. Or buy the performance Aero Kit. Its the same amount of money. And I really like the performance Aero Kit. Here is the knick. Attached Images __________________
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06-29-2009, 11:53 AM	#2
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	If the money is the same, do the upgrade. My accident ironically missed the rear diffuser and side panels or they all would have been upgraded. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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06-29-2009, 12:56 PM	#3
1013mm aka 1013MM 1253 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	lol broken all your accidents are helping you get the mods you want haha. __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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06-29-2009, 12:59 PM	#4
bigslick82 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 209 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: - iTrader: (0)	aero kit
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06-29-2009, 02:34 PM	#5
Excitmnt94 Detailer & Fitness Freak 23 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '09 135i ///M Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	repair the rear bumper. i had a very similar knick in my rear bumper about 5 years ago in my GTI. i had the VW dealership that caused the damage fix it and it looked good as new. and...it cost me nothing. i am sure the cost to them was minor as well. now if you just need an excuse to buy the performance rear bumper, by all means...green light. __________________ 135i coupe...Alpine White // Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim // Heated Coral Red Leather Seats // M-Sport Package // I-pod // PDC // 6-Speed Manual
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06-29-2009, 02:51 PM	#6
scorcherjf Captain 29 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	What does the performance bumper look like? I thought the only change in the back was the diffuser __________________
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06-29-2009, 03:28 PM	#7
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	^ +1 __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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06-29-2009, 06:40 PM	#8
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	I'm talking about taking the money that would be used to replace the rear bumper to buy the front aero kit. Here it is on adrean8j's SGM coupe. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...nce+bumper+SGM __________________ Last edited by BrokenVert; 06-30-2009 at 10:53 AM..
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07-01-2009, 06:07 PM	#9
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	I think I know the result of the poll but more votes would be appreciated. __________________
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07-01-2009, 07:12 PM	#10
jkp1187 Unindicted co-conspirator 66 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: to work, mostly. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Detroit, Michigan iTrader: (0)	If costs are equal (more or less) and you want the aero bumper, go for it!
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07-01-2009, 07:57 PM	#11
scorcherjf Captain 29 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	The stock 135i bumper looks better than the aero bumper imo... the aero makes the bottom look squished inwards and narrower so it makes the car look more topheavy, but that's just me. __________________
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07-01-2009, 09:39 PM	#14
tiwahu Gamertag: Boardwalk 35 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2019 M240i xDrive Convertible Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern Liberties, Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M240i xDri ... [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 xDrive35d [0.00]	Hmmm...tough call. Maybe wait until you get a "small knick" in the front? Then it's a really easy decision. Is that a missing tow hook cover? One of mine disappeared a couple months ago. __________________ • 2019 *BMW M240i xDrive Convertible* Estoril/Cognac/Hexagon ZPP, 20Z, 3YA, 674, 552 • 2015 BMW X5 xDrive35d Mineral White/Terra/Hexagon ZMM, ZPP, ZCW, 2VF, 417, 3AG, 688 × 2008 BMW 135i TiAg/Coral/AgAl** ZSP, ZPP, 205, 322, 494, 4MG, 677, 6FL
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07-01-2009, 10:35 PM	#15
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I personally like the M front bumper but in your position I would go for the aero kit. It won't cost you any extra and it'll make your 135i stand out from the rest.
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07-02-2009, 06:58 PM	#16
BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Bump for Votes. __________________
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07-02-2009, 09:56 PM	#17
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	I almost unanimous. How else can we spend your money? __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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07-02-2009, 10:05 PM	#19
scorcherjf Captain 29 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Dude, screw the aero bumper, get the evolution racewerks widebody kit. Comes with performance side skirts as well! I'm waiting till I rear end someone so I can get it... haha. Ok maybe not __________________
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