Let the girlfriend drive today and magically... - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

F30MSport · 02-02-2013, 10:01 PM

My front bumper is cracked underneath the right side. It's missing a bunch of the clips and the black plastic splash guard was hanging but after trying to tuck it back up in the bumper now my sensor on the front right side is going crazy when in reverse. Need some advice, it's a lease so should I take to the bmw dealer? I am afraid they are going to bend me over and replace everything and not try to fix. How much is the m sport bumper for a 335?

justinnum1 · 02-02-2013, 10:04 PM

Lesson learned, don't let your girlfriend drive.

F30MSport · 02-02-2013, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

Lesson learned, don't let your girlfriend drive.

Haha yeah it's a rare occasion she knows how I am with my cars I felt bad she swears she didn't do it, oh well now time to fix

newbmwuser · 02-02-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by F30MSport

Haha yeah it's a rare occasion she knows how I am with my cars I felt bad she swears she didn't do it, oh well now time to fix

if she says she didnt do it, she didnt do it

trust me, its easier that way

Tsuyoi · 02-02-2013, 11:06 PM

Trying to get your gf to admit something she doesn't want to is harder than convincing her to have a 3some. If anything talk to your insurance, just pay the deductible and get it fixed.

Seagull · 02-02-2013, 11:24 PM

[quote=F30MSport;13417058]My front bumper is cracked underneath the right side. It's missing a bunch of the clips and the black plastic splash guard was hanging but after trying to tuck it back up in the bumper now my sensor on the front right side is going crazy when in reverse. Need some advice, it's a lease so should I take to the bmw dealer? I am afraid they are going to bend me over and replace everything and not try to fix. How much is the m sport bumper for a 335?[/QUOTE]

Well for some people, it costs a relationship.

ynguldyn · 02-03-2013, 12:12 AM

Readjust the sensor. Spend $10 on new clips and 10 minutes to get the plastic bits where they properly belong. Make peace with your girlfriend.

This way, the world will be a (just a tiny little bit) better place.

335BBS · 02-03-2013, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by F30MSport

My front bumper is cracked underneath the right side. It's missing a bunch of the clips and the black plastic splash guard was hanging but after trying to tuck it back up in the bumper now my sensor on the front right side is going crazy when in reverse. Need some advice, it's a lease so should I take to the bmw dealer? I am afraid they are going to bend me over and replace everything and not try to fix. How much is the m sport bumper for a 335?

I always take leased vehicles to BMW repair. If they ever complain when you return car you can tell them BMW store fixed it. Bumper is probs $1500 painted installed. I did one.

Tsuvoi · 02-03-2013, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by F30MSport

Haha yeah it's a rare occasion she knows how I am with my cars I felt bad she swears she didn't do it, oh well now time to fix

Yeah like my wife when she managed to bend a STEEL WHEEL so out of shape I had to replace it, wasn't her, I guess the car just jumped into that pot-hole

Teemo Panda · 02-03-2013, 02:23 AM

My Girl curbed my rim -,-"

ironhawk · 02-03-2013, 04:32 AM

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My Girl curbed my rim -,-"

So did my wife... Had to tell her "it's ok. Don't worry..."

Came back and attached the rim with a file, some wet n dry and auto sol... now almost cannot see the damage...

EB_F30 · 02-03-2013, 05:51 AM

Try to fix it your self if you can...at least the sensor part.

I just popped a dent out in the wife's Mazda that magically appeared the other day in the lower right area...she swears it wasn't her...I don't drive it so yeah you can see where this is going lol.

Good luck!

CombatNinja · 02-03-2013, 08:30 AM

Your kitchen must be huge, just look for the paint damage on the counters, appliances and walls. Confronted with this evidence, she will surely crack.

But in all seriousness...I gave up years ago trying to convince my wife that she is indeed the one who scrapes her bumper all to shit and rips the belly pan partially off while parking. She legitimately does not realize that she does it. There is no time to pay attention to your surroundings and do simple tasks correctly when you are late (women always are), overcome with emotion (women always are), having your period (married women always are) and talking on the phone (you have to tell someone about how upset you are that your cramps have made you late to the mall).

She probably did it on a curb or block while parking and doesn't even realize it.

F30MSport · 02-03-2013, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Readjust the sensor. Spend $10 on new clips and 10 minutes to get the plastic bits where they properly belong. Make peace with your girlfriend.

This way, the world will be a (just a tiny little bit) better place.

Once the snow clears a bit I'm going to try exactly what you said. I wouldn't think it would be hard to find some clips at a local auto parts store. Just can't sleep at night knowing my bumper has a crack!

DrivenByE30 · 02-03-2013, 11:52 AM

I came here hoping to see photos :P (of the girlfriend doing some magic ....)

Leaving this thread feeling sad for you

How about some consolation prize? any photos (of her?) or the car?

BavarianFanatic · 02-03-2013, 04:29 PM

Just crawl under the car and see which clips popped, then hop on Realoem to figure out which clips you need. They're dirt cheap. Don't bother with generic stuff from the local auto parts store.

Is the actual bumper cover itself cracked or the plastic shielding beneath? It's pretty hard to crack the actual cover without noticing it...

Boosted John · 02-04-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by F30MSport

My front bumper is cracked underneath the right side. It's missing a bunch of the clips and the black plastic splash guard was hanging but after trying to tuck it back up in the bumper now my sensor on the front right side is going crazy when in reverse. Need some advice, it's a lease so should I take to the bmw dealer? I am afraid they are going to bend me over and replace everything and not try to fix. How much is the m sport bumper for a 335?

How can you fix a crack in plastic and a sensor? of course you will probably have to replace it.

335BBS · 02-04-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by F30MSport

Once the snow clears a bit I'm going to try exactly what you said. I wouldn't think it would be hard to find some clips at a local auto parts store. Just can't sleep at night knowing my bumper has a crack!

You will have to fix that crack before you give the car back at lease end so you might as well fix it now. I had a similar problem. Sucks.

BavarianFanatic · 02-04-2013, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Boosted John

How can you fix a crack in plastic and a sensor? of course you will probably have to replace it.

Bumper covers can be repaired...

Carnook · 02-04-2013, 11:20 AM

Dump her.

Axxlrod · 02-04-2013, 01:15 PM

My wife curbed one of my wheels once... on my porsche 997.

She admitted it right away. She's still my wife...

DarkTrigger · 02-04-2013, 01:25 PM

See, I don't let my wife drive my car anymore. When I did, I swear, every time, mysteriously, it got scratches and dents. She always denied it. Then I let my friend borrow my car, and it was missing the front bumper, and he had the gall to say it was already that way before he drove it!!

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Seagull Lieutenant Drives: f30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 407 iTrader: (0)	[quote=F30MSport;13417058]My front bumper is cracked underneath the right side. It's missing a bunch of the clips and the black plastic splash guard was hanging but after trying to tuck it back up in the bumper now my sensor on the front right side is going crazy when in reverse. Need some advice, it's a lease so should I take to the bmw dealer? I am afraid they are going to bend me over and replace everything and not try to fix. How much is the m sport bumper for a 335?[/QUOTE] Well for some people, it costs a relationship. __________________ Current: F30 - 335i AT M-Sport Previous: E90 - 335xi MT, E90 - 330i MT, E46 - 330i MT

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02-02-2013, 11:06 PM	#5
Tsuyoi Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 328i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 533 iTrader: (0)	Trying to get your gf to admit something she doesn't want to is harder than convincing her to have a 3some. If anything talk to your insurance, just pay the deductible and get it fixed.

02-03-2013, 12:12 AM	#7
ynguldyn Private First Class Drives: the other car. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 188 iTrader: (0)	Readjust the sensor. Spend $10 on new clips and 10 minutes to get the plastic bits where they properly belong. Make peace with your girlfriend. This way, the world will be a (just a tiny little bit) better place.

02-03-2013, 02:23 AM	#10
Teemo Panda * A BLUE PANDIAN SMURF * ♠ Drives: BMW X3, X5 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Jersey (NJ) Posts: 646 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 [5.00]	My Girl curbed my rim -,-"

02-03-2013, 05:51 AM	#12
EB_F30 Private First Class Drives: 13' M Sport 335 6MT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Italy Posts: 158 iTrader: (0)	Try to fix it your self if you can...at least the sensor part. I just popped a dent out in the wife's Mazda that magically appeared the other day in the lower right area...she swears it wasn't her...I don't drive it so yeah you can see where this is going lol. Good luck!

02-03-2013, 08:30 AM	#13
CombatNinja Defender of the Universe Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States Posts: 1,039 iTrader: (0)	Your kitchen must be huge, just look for the paint damage on the counters, appliances and walls. Confronted with this evidence, she will surely crack. But in all seriousness...I gave up years ago trying to convince my wife that she is indeed the one who scrapes her bumper all to shit and rips the belly pan partially off while parking. She legitimately does not realize that she does it. There is no time to pay attention to your surroundings and do simple tasks correctly when you are late (women always are), overcome with emotion (women always are), having your period (married women always are) and talking on the phone (you have to tell someone about how upset you are that your cramps have made you late to the mall). She probably did it on a curb or block while parking and doesn't even realize it.

02-03-2013, 04:29 PM	#16
BavarianFanatic Too much is never enough Drives: Too Many Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 723 iTrader: (0)	Just crawl under the car and see which clips popped, then hop on Realoem to figure out which clips you need. They're dirt cheap. Don't bother with generic stuff from the local auto parts store. Is the actual bumper cover itself cracked or the plastic shielding beneath? It's pretty hard to crack the actual cover without noticing it...

02-04-2013, 11:20 AM	#20
Carnook Private First Class Drives: BMW 2012 F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 175 iTrader: (0)	Dump her.

02-04-2013, 01:15 PM	#21
Axxlrod Dude man Drives: 2013 535i M sport Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	My wife curbed one of my wheels once... on my porsche 997. She admitted it right away. She's still my wife...

02-04-2013, 01:25 PM	#22
DarkTrigger Professional Drives: 335i MPPK Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: LB, SoCal Posts: 861 iTrader: (0)	See, I don't let my wife drive my car anymore. When I did, I swear, every time, mysteriously, it got scratches and dents. She always denied it. Then I let my friend borrow my car, and it was missing the front bumper, and he had the gall to say it was already that way before he drove it!!