Front Bumper HELP!!! - United Bimmer Community

**beltwaybob** · 05-07-2009, 03:27 PM

Joined 2day. Hv 99 M3(E36) conv. that I'm fixing up. Looking for a FRNT BUMPR. I've done alot of research on the web but there are so many co's that make these in different materials (FRB-fibrglss reinforcd plstc, CFRP-carbon reinforcd plstc, duraflex, polyurethane, urethane, ABS, etc) that I'm now confussed as hell. Know I don't want fibrglss. Does anyone have any experience/knowledge that they can give me. Email if u want.
Thanks,
beltwaybob
email: boboettinger@hotmail.com

motorwerks · 05-12-2009, 07:46 PM

abs is the way to go, light durable, and cheap to produce. Mine came from DDM. You won't find one new any cheaper. The fit, and finish is as good as stock, and it comes primed, and ready for paint. Due to demand sometimes DDM's shipping is slow.

**bimmerdame** · 05-12-2009, 08:24 PM

ddm sells cheap chinese garbage having seen it first hand at their SD location.
the shipping delays have nothing to do with demand its more like they dont have shit on hand they take your money and then order.
absolute crap company and i suggest you stay far away unless you insist on being disappointed.

motorwerks · 05-12-2009, 08:49 PM

I forgot what forum I was on... On this forum my perfectly fitting, great quality bumper that I paid a 1/3 of the price for is chinese garbage. Not to mention the exact same lights as sold by nearly other major vendor, but at a fraction of the cost. These things are junk unless purchased from another vendor at 2-3 times the cost.
DDM is a more reputable vendor if you're a member of bimmerforums, or bimmerfest apparently. Maybe UB just doesn't like DDM

**dwrx04** · 05-12-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by motorwerks

I forgot what forum I was on... On this forum my perfectly fitting, great quality bumper that I paid a 1/3 of the price for is chinese garbage. Not to mention the exact same lights as sold by nearly other major vendor, but at a fraction of the cost. These things are junk unless purchased from another vendor at 2-3 times the cost.
DDM is a more reputable vendor if you're a member of bimmerforums, or bimmerfest apparently. Maybe UB just doesn't like DDM

unless your blind there seems to be 10-15 new complaint threads about that "great" company both on BFC and E46fan every week we are all happy to hear you had good luck but for the vast majority they are garbage.
some of us BMW owners are now off the government cheese and food stamps and we value the products we put on our cars while for others flea market style and quality....
paying $90 in shipping on a $99 seems to be somewhat retarded especially when the more expensive $189 bumper they have ships for $59 seems they prey on the morons while the older more educated owners see right through their horse and pony show.

**seadude** · 05-12-2009, 09:22 PM

+1 on ddm being garbage.
other forums may protect and shield these douche bags but here on UB they cant buy their way which serves these assholes well.

m3m3m3 · 05-13-2009, 11:03 AM

i bought my bumper from ddm and waited 2 months to get it and once it arrived it was missing the mesh to add insult to injury the top of the bumper was bent so bad out of shape that the body shop refused to touch it.
they did not offer me any relief at all and refused to do anything about that piece of junk they sent me so i bought mine from another vendor it was shipped quickly and arrived in perfect condition, dont believe what some fan girls are saying there is a hugh difference in the bumpers one is paper thin and crap the other is thick and looks as it should.

**beltwaybob** · 05-13-2009, 11:05 AM

Thanks for the info! Does anyone hv knowledge about the different materials I mentioned in my original post?