Put my 135i Rear bumper on my 128i...

can128 · 04-19-2011, 09:51 PM

I remember a post about this where someone else did it but changed the side plastic mounting brackets in order for it to connect properly...completely unnecessary. The bumper slaps right on perfectly where the factory 128i would go. I'm just waiting on my diffuser from BMW to come in, should be a couple more days.

Satalite · 04-19-2011, 11:40 PM

How much was that bumper ordered and painted + diffuser ? And what is the part number of the 135i bumper?

m_thompson · 04-20-2011, 07:22 AM

It was much easier to order my 128i with the M-Sport package...

can128 · 04-20-2011, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m_thompson

It was much easier to order my 128i with the M-Sport package...

No Kidding. The difference with my situation is that I purchased this salvage titled 2011 with 1,850km for well under $20k, and the shop that the car is in is my own. Which also means purchasing parts, painting and installing is nothing for me.

Remember this?

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...t=2011+project

can128 · 04-20-2011, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satalite

How much was that bumper ordered and painted + diffuser ? And what is the part number of the 135i bumper?

I actually purchased that bumper off ebay for $75USD plus $175 shipping to Toronto. I believe list price of that bumper from local BMW dealerships is nearly $700 without the diffuser. Diffuser is around $150CDN cost.

Paint and install was free.

Satalite · 04-22-2011, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by can128

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satalite

How much was that bumper ordered and painted diffuser ? And what is the part number of the 135i bumper?

I actually purchased that bumper off ebay for $75USD plus $175 shipping to Toronto. I believe list price of that bumper from local BMW dealerships is nearly $700 without the diffuser. Diffuser is around $150CDN cost.

Paint and install was free.

Why can't I ever find these on eBay... I've been looking for couple months

128inewbe · 11-19-2020, 04:31 PM

Hi I saw that the bumper touches the trunk. I am having the same issue with my 128i, do you know why this happens? And how to fix this?

tavish · 11-26-2020, 10:01 AM

Easy mistake to make because the bumper flexes a bit when installing and creates a bow. get an extra set of hands and be conscious that the bumper goes in straight to each clip. Looks like the bumper hung up on the lip in the middle instead of tucking itself into its little home. And it's correct 128i does not need the 135i plastic bits.

oldman_stew · 12-15-2020, 08:00 PM

Hey All,

Dont want to create a new thread so hoping someone can help me with my Q here:

My 128i stock bumper has the PDC holes:

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_6655

The 135i bumper I bought doesnt have the holes. Is a retrofit possible while still retaining the reverse sensors? I guess the obvious answer is yes if you cut the holes, but that being said not sure how easy of a job that would be either to get things just right?

TIA

Motorradist · 02-18-2021, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by can128

No Kidding. The difference with my situation is that I purchased this salvage titled 2011 with 1,850km for well under $20k, and the shop that the car is in is my own. Which also means purchasing parts, painting and installing is nothing for me.

Remember this?

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...t=2011+project

Idk buying an entire auto body shop just to swap a bumper doesn’t sound *that* easy

04-19-2011, 09:51 PM	#1
can128 Private First Class 35 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 128i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Put my 135i Rear bumper on my 128i... I remember a post about this where someone else did it but changed the side plastic mounting brackets in order for it to connect properly...completely unnecessary. The bumper slaps right on perfectly where the factory 128i would go. I'm just waiting on my diffuser from BMW to come in, should be a couple more days. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

04-19-2011, 11:40 PM	#2
Satalite Colonel 166 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 128i [10.00]	How much was that bumper ordered and painted + diffuser ? And what is the part number of the 135i bumper? __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-20-2011, 07:22 AM	#3
m_thompson Major 133 Rep 1,416 Posts Drives: M-Sport 128i, 328xi, 3.0CS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 128i [0.00] 1972 3.0CS [10.00]	It was much easier to order my 128i with the M-Sport package... __________________ '09 128i - Black Sapphire Metallic\Coral Red\Glacier Silver\N51 DISA\6MT\Navigation\Premium\M-Sport\Heated seats\Xenon\Headlights\iPod\Smartphone\Euro Delivery
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-19-2020, 04:31 PM	#7
128inewbe Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Bumper touches trunk Hi I saw that the bumper touches the trunk. I am having the same issue with my 128i, do you know why this happens? And how to fix this? Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-26-2020, 10:01 AM	#8
tavish New Member 11 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 08 128i, 95 M3, 88 325ix 2 dr Join Date: May 2020 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Easy mistake to make because the bumper flexes a bit when installing and creates a bow. get an extra set of hands and be conscious that the bumper goes in straight to each clip. Looks like the bumper hung up on the lip in the middle instead of tucking itself into its little home. And it's correct 128i does not need the 135i plastic bits.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-15-2020, 08:00 PM	#9
oldman_stew Enlisted Member 10 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 128i Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: BC CANADA iTrader: (0)	Hey All, Dont want to create a new thread so hoping someone can help me with my Q here: My 128i stock bumper has the PDC holes: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_6655 The 135i bumper I bought doesnt have the holes. Is a retrofit possible while still retaining the reverse sensors? I guess the obvious answer is yes if you cut the holes, but that being said not sure how easy of a job that would be either to get things just right? TIA Last edited by oldman_stew; 12-16-2020 at 10:47 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote