Just Scrapped the Bottom of the Front Bumper

Artemis · 12-31-2019, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Poochie

Lucky you, still have a 1M; make sure and hold on to that classic, until the end of time.

My 1M: already gone.

My 6MT M2: exit imminent for something new. Avatar icon will be updated shortly.

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I may eventually part ways with my 6MT M2 in a not so distant future.

Poochie · 12-31-2019, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

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Lucky you, still have a 1M; make sure and hold on to that classic, until the end of time.

My 1M: already gone.

My 6MT M2: exit imminent for something new. Avatar icon will be updated shortly.

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I may eventually part ways with my 6MT M2 in a not so distant future.

Aww, that's a sweet car, bit-size and stout with power.. It must of been mean..

I had a 135i, a 1M was like a wet dream.. 🤤

I look forward to the reveal

Tag · 12-31-2019, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

My 1M: already gone.

My 6MT M2: exit imminent for something new. Avatar icon will be updated shortly.

Will you still be our mod? Please say yes.

Bob Shiftright · 12-31-2019, 06:35 AM

I think this is a universal BMW thing. I was baffled as to how I was picking up under-bumper scratches since I never park anywhere near a concrete parking stop, and the front bumpers of our other cars are all scratch-free.

I finally found that the geometry of a dip in the roadway at a parking lot entrance is enough to scratch the bumper if I keep to the right while exiting to avoid a car entering at the same time.

And my current BMW is a station wagon. An M2 should be even more fun!

Artemis · 12-31-2019, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

My 1M: already gone.
My 6MT M2: exit imminent for something new. Avatar icon will be updated shortly.

Will you still be our mod? Please say yes.

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Artemis · 12-31-2019, 02:12 PM

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Here's a relevant post from a while back (April 05, 2019) regarding the M2C's front and rear ground clearance.

Ground clearance:

BMW M2 = 123mm or 4.84in (source: here)
BMW 1M/M3/M4 = 120mm or 4.72in (sources: here, here and here)
BMW M2 Competition and BMW M2 CS = 118mm or 4.65in (sources: here and here)

1M front bumper of a forum fellow - imagine how it would look with a splitter mounted:

M2 ground clearance: 123mm (stock). Mine on a steep slope (no contact):

Tag · 12-31-2019, 02:16 PM

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Is that a yes?

KevM2 · 12-31-2019, 03:01 PM

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Do you suffer from the paralyzing effects of your car not being perfect? Do you fear not having full control of situations which might cause you to worry over frivolous things such as repetitive thoughts of getting rear ended at any moment? Do you park at the end of the lot to avoid getting door dings? Do you dread the thought of scraping the bottom of your front bumper on inclines and declines? Do you have anxiety, an awful gnawing feeling every time you relive a negative car moment? Are you constantly fatigued, it's the first thing you think of when waking up?

Than you might suffer from NCS (New Car Syndrome). You are not alone, it's a common disorder which affects the majority of F87 forum members. Although there is no cure for NCS it can be managed with the support of your fellow members. NCS left untreated can be debilitating, but by sharing your experiences with others, staying clear of talking politics, religion, and most importantly making time to go on exhilarating drives you can help yourself live a normal healthy life.

* If you or someone you know is in distress immediately drop everything and call the NCS Prevention Lifeline AKA Audi Customer Support, 1-800-822-2834. Tell them their cars suck for instant stress relief.

I suffer from NCS so badly that I keep her locked in my garage!

Same here! Mine is so bad that I should've just left it at the dealer and kept my wallet full!

halfredxy · 01-28-2020, 08:06 PM

Just happened after my track day today. I was very focused when I ran the track. Then I left the track and I relaxed, went across a slope too fast. Fortunately, I can't see it from the front, but I just bought a car for a month and it hurts.

tomtea · 01-28-2020, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by halfredxy

Just happened after my track day today. I was very focused when I ran the track. Then I left the track and I relaxed, went across a slope too fast. Fortunately, I can't see it from the front, but I just bought a car for a month and it hurts.

I feel ya. but know that every scrape after the first one hurts a little less. still hurts though

BigKutta · 01-29-2020, 08:43 AM

I scraped a rear wheel within a couple of weeks of ownership. When I went to get the wheel repaired, I noticed a minor paint chip on the front fender

Oh well, it sucks but what are you gonna do...

wavyyyy · 02-08-2020, 11:55 AM

Mine is so bad and actually visible. Not sure how to fix it.

AlpsRider · 02-08-2020, 12:13 PM

I think the best you can do at home is Dr ColorChip. Otherwise it would be bumper respray. Or just live with it since it could happen again.

drives like jehu · 02-17-2020, 02:20 PM

I have one I think from Brandmotion. Cost about $130. It gives a loud beep when you are within a settable distance from objects. Its can misread; it isn't perfect. But usually lets you ease up until the beep, giving you enough time to gently stop before contact.

wavyyyy · 02-17-2020, 02:29 PM

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I think the best you can do at home is Dr ColorChip. Otherwise it would be bumper respray. Or just live with it since it could happen again.

Going to try this out and see what kinda results I can cook up.

jenks.chris106 · 03-15-2020, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by m0butt

Mine is so bad and actually visible. Not sure how to fix it.

My fix was a mperformance splitter and not so it again 🙄

GarageMadness · 10-08-2022, 11:07 PM

None of this stuff for me. I installed this.

Owo-Nikoko · 10-09-2022, 04:37 AM

Did a front scrape 2 days ago. As well

Owo-Nikoko · 10-09-2022, 04:38 AM

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None of this stuff for me. I installed this.

Oh my Gosh….This looks really really great

NEfan508 · 10-09-2022, 07:44 AM

let's go to dinner?!? Ok, let's park @ this new hotel garage underground, I'm not letting the Ferris Bueller valet have fun with my new car…

It's only $10 bucks and a few min walk to the restaurant

Problem was the "spiral" going down, curb edging I couldn't see well, was going grandpa speed ⚠️ but still ultimately scraped passenger wheel(s) 🤦*♂️

The steak was cooked perfectly tho… creamed spinach I could eat all week without getting tired

I think when your being extremely careful you F up, it's that simple

Night Owl · 10-09-2022, 10:07 AM

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I just did this. I didn't bother to check for damage. I know that part of the bumper scraped the curb, And the tip of the bumper, where the passenger side winglet connects, is touching the curb. Oh well. No pain a few beers can't fix lol.

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Damn, you like living on the edge; I have to come out and average the distance of the curb before I park. #OCD

BTW, I love that Mineral Gray color, BSM is usually my jam but lately I'm beginning to regret my choice.

That is living on the edge. I did that when I first got my car, with an MPerformance lip. I now park backwards to avoid curbs or concrete bases.

It's awkward at first but it's second nature now.

GarageMadness · 10-09-2022, 07:15 PM

Some additional photos of the splitter and some protection I added underneath.

12-31-2019, 06:35 AM	#48
Bob Shiftright Save The Manuals! 64 Rep 491 Posts Drives: E91 Schleppwagen Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: PRNJ iTrader: (0)	I think this is a universal BMW thing. I was baffled as to how I was picking up under-bumper scratches since I never park anywhere near a concrete parking stop, and the front bumpers of our other cars are all scratch-free. I finally found that the geometry of a dip in the roadway at a parking lot entrance is enough to scratch the bumper if I keep to the right while exiting to avoid a car entering at the same time. And my current BMW is a station wagon. An M2 should be even more fun! __________________ 2008 E91 36K, 6-speed, RWD, Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Euro split armrest, Lidatek, remote V-1, Cocomats, beach sand, $10 clutch stop mod. 1998 Volvo V70T5 226K, 5-speed, original clutch (third clutch pedal!), aspheric driver's mirror, E-code headlights, IPD sway bar, strut tower brace & skidplate.
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halfredxy New Member 24 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2020 HS DCT M2C Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: New York, US iTrader: (0)	Just happened after my track day today. I was very focused when I ran the track. Then I left the track and I relaxed, went across a slope too fast. Fortunately, I can't see it from the front, but I just bought a car for a month and it hurts.
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BigKutta Brigadier General 3892 Rep 4,045 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C, 2019 330xi, 2017 Q7 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington DC Burbs iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 330xi [0.00] 2017 Audi Q7 3.0 [0.00] 2020 M2C [0.00]	I scraped a rear wheel within a couple of weeks of ownership. When I went to get the wheel repaired, I noticed a minor paint chip on the front fender Oh well, it sucks but what are you gonna do...
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wavyyyy Captain 1046 Rep 940 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Queens iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 bmw m3 6mt [0.00]	Mine is so bad and actually visible. Not sure how to fix it. Attached Images
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AlpsRider Brigadier General 2864 Rep 3,841 Posts Drives: M2 Competition, LBB, 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I think the best you can do at home is Dr ColorChip. Otherwise it would be bumper respray. Or just live with it since it could happen again.
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drives like jehu New Member 9 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Curb warning device I have one I think from Brandmotion. Cost about $130. It gives a loud beep when you are within a settable distance from objects. Its can misread; it isn't perfect. But usually lets you ease up until the beep, giving you enough time to gently stop before contact.
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GarageMadness MDM = Must Drive More 666 Rep 479 Posts Drives: 2021 M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	None of this stuff for me. I installed this. Attached Images __________________ '21 M2 Comp Sunset Orange \| MT \| Exec Pkg
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10-09-2022, 04:37 AM	#62
Owo-Nikoko Banned 6 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 7 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: 82456 iTrader: (0)	Did a front scrape 2 days ago. As well
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NEfan508 Lieutenant 2659 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	let's go to dinner?!? Ok, let's park @ this new hotel garage underground, I'm not letting the Ferris Bueller valet have fun with my new car… It's only $10 bucks and a few min walk to the restaurant Problem was the "spiral" going down, curb edging I couldn't see well, was going grandpa speed ⚠️ but still ultimately scraped passenger wheel(s) 🤦*♂️ The steak was cooked perfectly tho… creamed spinach I could eat all week without getting tired I think when your being extremely careful you F up, it's that simple
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GarageMadness MDM = Must Drive More 666 Rep 479 Posts Drives: 2021 M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Some additional photos of the splitter and some protection I added underneath. Attached Images __________________ '21 M2 Comp Sunset Orange \| MT \| Exec Pkg
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