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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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thoughts E46 M3 look bumper

what do you guys think of the M3 look bumber? i think i really like it, but especially for me and my white mcs, the black moldings would have to be painted in order to let everything flow.
well here is a pic i found



 
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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 10:40 PM
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It's ok except for the little rounded sections where it looks like chrome inserts should go, but weren't added. Because of that it looks a bit awkward.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 10:47 PM
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are you talking about the bubbles by the license plate area? like both to the right and the left of it?i am not really a fan of chrome myself, so i kinda like the stealthiness look

p.s.- anyone know where and how much you can get these for?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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the aero kit has similar lines if you compare them...other than the "bubbles"

where te fogs lights are are what I am refering to
 
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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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i don't like tose little bumperettes either. if i could see it painted to match my car without those bubbles and with the fender extensions painted black to match my black arches i may like it better.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 06:19 AM
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I think that bumper looks pretty good, especially with its painted arches.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 07:02 AM
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Looks sharp, not wildly different from stock.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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i think it looks great, any idea as to where one can buy this kit and the price?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 10:39 AM
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i think its hamman's new front bumper replacement for the mini.. no idea on price but if the front lip of hamman is any indication.. i'd guess in the range of about 1000 bucks

not a real big fan... but i like the side extensions... i agree with ppl tho that those round bulge should be chrome...
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 10:43 AM
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those bumper are expensive man. probably will get u 2/3 of the orcari kit. with that bumper alone haha.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 11:06 AM
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Very similar lines to the Aero Kit, however the lack of taughtness compared to the rest of the car makes it look a bit out of place. It gives the front end a soggy, imprecise look. Those bumperettes are a random attempt to break up an otherwise nice broad smooth surface.

Despite that, in all, probably the best designed aftermarket front end to date. If it didn't have the bumperettes and the lines were crisper, I'd be interested.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 01:39 PM
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i would also have to agree that this is probably the best looking bumper out there,aside from the aero kit bumper. i really like how it is not to overdone, it is a lot more subtle than what else is on the markekt


and ya,good call on the price, compaing it to the ~400$ lip, this thing is gotta be expensive
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 02:20 PM
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I think that could look really good on your PW MCS.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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...... YUK! ......
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by onasled
...... YUK! ......
 
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 07:02 PM
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Thumbs up here. Looks awesome. Best bumper I've seen on a MINI.
I'll give the thumbs down in advance to the price, 'cause being that it's a Hamman product, it's gonna cost ya........I just know it.
Cheers,
 
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 04:17 PM
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does anyone know where a good competitively priced hamann dealer is? any recommendations?
 
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