My CSL in the paint shop-OEM Bumper? - Page 2

NZ_M3 · 23-02-2010, 11:46 PM

Your painter's on drugs ... if that isn't a genuine bumper then it's the best replica there is.

There is only one replica CSL bumper out there with a built in crash bar ... but that bumper's made of fiberglass not Carbon Fiber, and I've only ever seen one of those on ebay a while ago.

99% of all the other CSL replica bumpers out there have no built in crash bar - it either uses the aluminium carrier method or the separate kevlar bar mounting method.

Hypnotic · 24-02-2010, 05:40 AM

Compare these pics if it helps:-

Silver Bullet · 24-02-2010, 06:30 AM

Safe to say shes the real Mcoy then!.........cheers fellas

Paul Eggleton · 24-02-2010, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Silver Bullet

Safe to say shes the real Mcoy then!.........cheers fellas

Mines in on monday for a bumper refresh as well

**Fasteddie** · 24-02-2010, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NZ_M3

There is only one replica CSL bumper out there with a built in crash bar ... but that bumper's made of fiberglass not Carbon Fiber,

Is the entire bumper CF then? I thought it was fibreglass with CF extensions?? Can somebody confirm this please, cricky how much is it to replace?

NZ_M3 · 24-02-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Fasteddie

Is the entire bumper CF then? I thought it was fibreglass with CF extensions?? Can somebody confirm this please, cricky how much is it to replace?

The whole thing is autoclave pre-preg dry carbon fiber. Look for the "Made in Slovenia" sticker shown in the other post by Shimmy.

It is done in multiple layers - and in different weave, pattern and strength configuration. If you look at the impact bar it's also done in a very different weave pattern to the rest of the bumper, hence its strength.

I believe in Europe the bumpers are circa 2800 pounds correct gents?

Here in NZ the dealers (I mean stealers) charge about NZ$10,000 for the front bumper

Now who wants to pick up a few for me and put it in a shipping container

**shimmy** · 24-02-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NZ_M3

Here in NZ the dealers (I mean stealers) charge about NZ$10,000 for the front bumper

Now who wants to pick up a few for me and put it in a shipping container

what is that in real money? (i guess half is postage)

sailorbaz · 24-02-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NZ_M3

I believe in Europe the bumpers are circa 2800 pounds correct gents?

That's about right yeah. When I looked into replacing mine, it was going to be about that for supply only, not even painted. Mental money!

**Fasteddie** · 24-02-2010, 03:55 PM

Bubbling blancmange! That reminds my the new security gate needs installing at home!

23-02-2010, 11:46 PM	#11
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	Your painter's on drugs ... if that isn't a genuine bumper then it's the best replica there is. There is only one replica CSL bumper out there with a built in crash bar ... but that bumper's made of fiberglass not Carbon Fiber, and I've only ever seen one of those on ebay a while ago. 99% of all the other CSL replica bumpers out there have no built in crash bar - it either uses the aluminium carrier method or the separate kevlar bar mounting method. Last edited by NZ_M3; 23-02-2010 at 11:49 PM.

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Hypnotic S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lancashire Posts: 55 Casino cash: $434	Compare these pics if it helps:- __________________ 22B & SG CSL = Great Fun.

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Silver Bullet S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kent Posts: 260 Casino cash: $5286	Safe to say shes the real Mcoy then!.........cheers fellas

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