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I could really use some help with this.
I just messed up my front bumper cover while parking. Looks like the top left corner broke and I need a new one.
I can't seem to find the same one and same color (pictures below) on ebay. Anybody know a good place to find it at a reasonable price?
My MCS is 2008.
Well, that is going to be a tough find. You have the aero kit which was not a big selling option. The aero kit is the bumper you have, the painted side skirts and a different rear bumper. Most cars came with the Standard S bumper or those who opted for the JCW bumper and kit or the Aero kit. You might have better luck with going to the S bumper or get lucky and score a JCW.
Well, that is going to be a tough find. You have the aero kit which was not a big selling option. The aero kit is the bumper you have, the painted side skirts and a different rear bumper. Most cars came with the Standard S bumper or those who opted for the JCW bumper and kit or the Aero kit. You might have better luck with going to the S bumper or get lucky and score a JCW.
Are you sure it's the aero kit? I checked online and it seems to be part #51117199869
I have added some pictures below.
It's definitely the Aero bumper. Here is the Aero and Non Aero with corresponding part numbers.
AERO
NON-AERO
Thanks for confirming. I found and OEM Aero bumper for $325.00, but I still haven't figured out the paint part.
Do you know where I can find it at a better price?
$325 for an OEM cover is a good price. I searched www.car-part.com for one from a recycler and there is only one in the national database and it showed as Green. I have bought body parts from a recycler before that was the same color as my vehicles with great results. Find a body shop that paints German cars and get them to quote you on painting the bumper cover with you bringing it to them. The bumper cover is very easy to take off and install, I just did it a few weeks ago. I had to replace the radiator/front panel on my wifes.
$325 for an OEM cover is a good price. I searched www.car-part.com for one from a recycler and there is only one in the national database and it showed as Green. I have bought body parts from a recycler before that was the same color as my vehicles with great results. Find a body shop that paints German cars and get them to quote you on painting the bumper cover with you bringing it to them. The bumper cover is very easy to take off and install, I just did it a few weeks ago. I had to replace the radiator/front panel on my wifes.
Thanks for the advice. I'll see what I can find and post it here.
+1 thats the one linked, its the Hypersport or Called the Sport Aero. Like the middle body kit from stock to JCW. Rare in most cases. I had the rear portion on my R56 MCS. 51117199869 . Just find a good paint shop and they should be able to match it, hopefully good enough so you will not have to have it blended to the hood paint or anything. Most BMW / MINI paint shops can do it.
06-09-2016 | 10:43 AM
