First scrape, not happy...

iamcpap · 03-06-2012, 02:46 PM

So, after driving around the parking structure looking for that perfect spot, passing 3-4 E92's parked into crammed spaces, calling THOSE people idiots, I find the excellent end spot with extra space, pull in and do this...

I think it is mostly gnarled up clearbra, but I am LIVID with myself nonetheless. I am getting her washed tonight and am going to manicure the clearbra in the area with an exacto knife to see the actual damage... may be time to send her to IND for repairs (and additions!)

Luckily I wasn't hurt in the making of this ruined bumper...

tibra1 · 03-06-2012, 02:50 PM

Ouch....Im like Driving Miss Daisy when parking for just this reason

j2m · 03-06-2012, 02:54 PM

Sorry bro that really sucks, I know the feeling! A few months back I backed my (then)335 out of the garage and smashed into my Daily Driver (Massive Beast of a Caddy Deville) effed up my Arkym rear diffuser. I was SO pissed

Worst part is I had park distance control and it was going nutZ!
Yours doesn't look too bad

but still sucks!

iamcpap · 03-06-2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

You'll look back one day and realize that this little incident cost you over $50K... trust me.

Any SehrSchnell leftovers laying over there, good sir?

Here are my current itches:

MUST-haves:
Rims
Mid/X-pipe
Tune
Black mirror caps to match shadowline trim
Matte black hood vents

WANTS, but not necessary immediately
Lip(s) - since i know i will rip multiple off downtown
Diffuser - something modest
Spoiler - MAYBE...

I am on the fence with the last 3...

j2m · 03-06-2012, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

You'll look back one day and realize that this little incident cost you over $50K... trust me.

Bahhhhhaaaaaaaaa

My wife is so effin happy IND is in another country and 1,500 miles from me!

iamcpap · 03-06-2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j2m

Bahhhhhaaaaaaaaa

My wife is so effin happy IND is in another country and 1,500 miles from me!

IND is 20 minutes from me. I want so badly to just leave it there and have it come back a different car, but my wife would SHOOT me. I was supposed to buy a used E92 and came home with a brand new new Comp. Package. SURPRISE!

dhahlen · 03-06-2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j2m

: Worst part is I had park distance control and it was going nutZ!

You just ignored it??

I have a front lip as well, I back into my garage for this reason. However, I noticed the previous owner got a nice little ding on the front lip, I can see the spider webbing....

j2m · 03-06-2012, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamcpap

IND is 20 minutes from me. I want so badly to just leave it there and have it come back a different car, but my wife would SHOOT me. I was supposed to buy a used E92 and came home with a brand new new Comp. Package. SURPRISE!

Great Suprise, I'm sure you played the "this car is much safer" card?
I just ordered new mirror caps from,Evan at Tischer ($120/pair), to get painted as well. Is your trim matte or gloss?

j2m · 03-06-2012, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhahlen

You just ignored it??

I have a front lip as well, I back into my garage for this reason. However, I noticed the previous owner got a nice little ding on the front lip, I can see the spider webbing....

Yeah I just ignored it... the PDC usually goes off a bit because of the side of the garage. I NEVER park my caddy behind my car... after I hit it I was like "Who the FU*K parked behind me" and then my wife reminded me that I had parked there... FML

iamcpap · 03-06-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by j2m

Great Suprise, I'm sure you played the "this car is much safer" card?
I just ordered new mirror caps from,Evan at Tischer ($120/pair), to get painted as well. Is your trim matte or gloss?

The trim is the stock shadowline, which is gloss, right? Haha. Is matte trim an option I am unaware of?

I like the matte bits even with the gloss shadowline, I can't get into the CF stuff... which makes finding a lip difficult and will make finding a diffuser near impossible.

j2m · 03-06-2012, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamcpap

The trim is the stock shadowline, which is gloss, right? Haha. Is matte trim an option I am unaware of?

I like the matte bits even with the gloss shadowline, I can't get into the CF stuff... which makes finding a lip difficult and will make finding a diffuser near impossible.

I'm with you on the carbon... My trim came matte black and I was a pleasantly surprised because I expected gloss. But the trim between back and front windows is gloss black. I just bought a used diffuser that had a couple scratches and going to just paint it.

iamcpap · 03-06-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by j2m

I'm with you on the carbon... My trim came matte black and I was a pleasantly surprised because I expected gloss. But the trim between back and front windows is gloss black. I just bought a used diffuser that had a couple scratches and going to just paint it.

Well you just convinced me I need to tint my windows... I can't speak to your matte black trim... hmm...

j2m · 03-06-2012, 04:01 PM

Yeah tint for sure

Here's another pic. Mine is 8% rear 15% front

iDRIFT · 03-06-2012, 04:04 PM

Time for a front lip!!!!!

stega · 03-06-2012, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

You'll look back one day and realize that this little incident cost you over $50K... trust me.

So true lol...

LarThaL · 03-06-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamcpap

So, after driving around the parking structure looking for that perfect spot, passing 3-4 E92's parked into crammed spaces, calling THOSE people idiots, I find the excellent end spot with extra space, pull in and do this...

I think it is mostly gnarled up clearbra, but I am LIVID with myself nonetheless. I am getting her washed tonight and am going to manicure the clearbra in the area with an exacto knife to see the actual damage... may be time to send her to IND for repairs (and additions!)

Luckily I wasn't hurt in the making of this ruined bumper...

Inevitable. Only other option is to make it garage queen and rub it once in a while.

Foodle · 03-06-2012, 04:58 PM

Euro-bumper time!

Straight Dave · 03-06-2012, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

You'll look back one day and realize that this little incident cost you over $50K... trust me.

I heard that! Drunk driver kinda ruined my bumper, it could have been an easy fix but I went with an entire Amuse Ericsson restructuring of the body lol.

stefan · 03-06-2012, 05:13 PM

Ehh that isn't too bad, I would replace the 3M and not worry about it. It truly is inevitable. Either that or you could scout out every single parking space you come across and look like a total weirdo.

tico1028 · 03-06-2012, 05:23 PM

I did something similar last night. I was in a parking lot that was head-in only, and I pulled a little too close and I have one kind of deep scratch on the bottom of the front bumper. You can't see it, but lord can you feel it.

That's why I back in.

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tibra1 Banned 129 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Ouch....Im like Driving Miss Daisy when parking for just this reason
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j2m Colonel 180 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Ab iTrader: (8) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [10.00]	Sorry bro that really sucks, I know the feeling! A few months back I backed my (then)335 out of the garage and smashed into my Daily Driver (Massive Beast of a Caddy Deville) effed up my Arkym rear diffuser. I was SO pissed Worst part is I had park distance control and it was going nutZ! Yours doesn't look too bad but still sucks! __________________ 11' E92 M3 Space Grey \| DCT \| ESS VT2- 625 \| Gintani Race (valved) + Quad Res Catless X-Pipe \| KW Sleeve's \| GC Camber Plates\|Arkym Diffuser \| Vorsteiner VRS Lip \| P3 Boost Guage \| Stud Conversion PHOTO's: Click Here ESS VT2 625 PHOTOS: Click Here
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j2m Colonel 180 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Ab iTrader: (8) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [10.00]	Yeah tint for sure Here's another pic. Mine is 8% rear 15% front Attached Images __________________ 11' E92 M3 Space Grey \| DCT \| ESS VT2- 625 \| Gintani Race (valved) + Quad Res Catless X-Pipe \| KW Sleeve's \| GC Camber Plates\|Arkym Diffuser \| Vorsteiner VRS Lip \| P3 Boost Guage \| Stud Conversion PHOTO's: Click Here ESS VT2 625 PHOTOS: Click Here
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iDRIFT First Lieutenant 10 Rep 398 Posts Drives: Fast! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N.America iTrader: (0)	Time for a front lip!!!!!
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Foodle Captain 26 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Euro-bumper time!
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stefan Brigadier General 2362 Rep 4,255 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	Ehh that isn't too bad, I would replace the 3M and not worry about it. It truly is inevitable. Either that or you could scout out every single parking space you come across and look like a total weirdo. __________________ ///M Power
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tico1028 Lieutenant 124 Rep 507 Posts Drives: F83 M4 - MG Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	I did something similar last night. I was in a parking lot that was head-in only, and I pulled a little too close and I have one kind of deep scratch on the bottom of the front bumper. You can't see it, but lord can you feel it. That's why I back in.
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