M4 Factory dimples in rear bumper

IS350 · 11-28-2014, 01:31 AM

I believe BMW has remedied the issue, but on some of the earlier production, I've noticed dimples right where the rear bumper meets the rear fender on the side of the car.

The dimples are on the rear bumper, on both sides of the car, maybe a few inches from the tire. Anyone else noticed this?

SapphireSiC · 11-28-2014, 10:47 PM

no

Lups · 11-28-2014, 10:52 PM

I would love a set, it's a show of muscles. pics?

Friday.

IS350 · 11-29-2014, 12:11 AM

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I would love a set, it's a show of muscles. pics?

Friday.

Will try to find a better pic, this is a screen grab from a video clip, it's minor, but annoying. Especially in certain light.

Lups · 11-29-2014, 12:22 AM

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Will try to find a better pic, this is a screen grab from a video clip, it's minor, but annoying. Especially in certain light.

Dude, that's the side of an M4, even my untrained eye spots that. now. dimples in the ass, they would appear on the ASS shot.

As the only known female member here, I have to say I was hoping for a better pic. this was wrong.

IS350 · 11-29-2014, 12:36 AM

Bmw has notified the factory and they've remedied the problem on future M4 cars. They're also replacing this bumper and having to paint a new bumper. As I eluded, no good pic handy. But wanted others to look for this issue, on earlier models.

MWS55 · 11-29-2014, 03:30 AM

What you mean by that ? Can you take a pic?

Vectors2final · 11-29-2014, 04:42 AM

I was looking for actual dimples... Realized I was looking for the crease.

SapphireSiC · 12-01-2014, 12:38 PM

Still baffled by this post

IS350 · 12-01-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vectors2final

I was looking for actual dimples... Realized I was looking for the crease.

The dimples are just below the crease.
The regional rep thinks it's either how the bumper was stored, or it's the way it was clamped in place. It's much more noticeable in person and with reflection.

Siciliano611 · 12-19-2014, 07:46 AM

I'm having the same issue with my 2 week old m4...just noticed it and it seems to be on both sides on my SS M4....is this something that the dealer will replace/fix? Just took a few pictures...maybe im crazy but do you guys see what I see?

Drizz · 12-19-2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Siciliano611

I'm having the same issue with my 2 week old m4...just noticed it and it seems to be on both sides on my SS M4....is this something that the dealer will replace/fix? Just took a few pictures...maybe im crazy but do you guys see what I see?

Oh yea I see it in your pics. Just double checked mine and don't see it. Maybe an M4 issue and not M3? There is a bit of a difference in the fender flares for the two after all.

Siciliano611 · 12-19-2014, 09:43 AM

would you guys ask for a bumper replacement for this? maybe I'm being a little OCD but curious about anyone with this issue and the bounds they would go to get it fixed

Accel Junky · 12-19-2014, 09:50 AM

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would you guys ask for a bumper replacement for this? maybe I'm being a little OCD but curious about anyone with this issue and the bounds they would go to get it fixed

Hell yes. I would demand replacement on a damned Kia for something like this.

Drizz · 12-19-2014, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Siciliano611

would you guys ask for a bumper replacement for this? maybe I'm being a little OCD but curious about anyone with this issue and the bounds they would go to get it fixed

This issue is you've had it for a while now so how would you prove its not something that happened after you took delivery? I suppose if it were me I would at least still try.

Siciliano611 · 12-19-2014, 10:25 AM

its on both sides

nbennettksu · 12-19-2014, 10:27 AM

Pic in post 4 hurts my eyes; surprising I see it tho...

IS350 · 12-19-2014, 11:25 AM

Start with your BMW maintenance manager explain to them that BMW USA is aware of this problem and they will likely send you a new bumper and have it painted at a local BMW approve body shop. The only risk you could possibly run into is a paint match issue, but that is very unlikely. Please keep us posted. And yes, this is only on M4s from what I've seen, not M3s.

Siciliano611 · 12-19-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by IS350

Start with your BMW maintenance manager explained to him that BMW USA is aware of this problem and they will likely send you a new bumper and have it painted at a local BMW approve body shop. The only risk you could possibly run is A paint match issue but that is very unlikely. Please keep us posted. And yes this is only on M4sfrom what I've seen not M3s.

Did you get yours replaced already and installed? how much fight did your dealer give you?

IS350 · 12-19-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Siciliano611

Did you get yours replaced already and installed? how much fight did your dealer give you?

Still waiting for a time to schedule a loaner while they make the swap and paint the new bumper. I noticed it at delivery and made a notation but the dealer still wanted to have a regional rep look at it. I can give you more details if your dealer gives you any resistance. The fact that BMW USA is aware of it because of my case is a good start for you and anyone else.

Zeroblade · 12-19-2014, 11:40 AM

The OCD in me would definitely get my eyebrow twitching at this. At the same time though that is really hard for me to spot. I don't expect a dealer to do anything about this though but color me suprised if they do.

JS919 · 12-20-2014, 09:49 AM

The mismatched paint is going to be a lot more noticeable than those little "dimples", you guys are crazy. I wouldn't have anyone put non factory paint on my car over such a minor imperfection.

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IS350 IS350 to IS-F to M3 and M4 117 Rep 803 Posts Drives: 2015 i8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Bmw has notified the factory and they've remedied the problem on future M4 cars. They're also replacing this bumper and having to paint a new bumper. As I eluded, no good pic handy. But wanted others to look for this issue, on earlier models.
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IS350 IS350 to IS-F to M3 and M4 117 Rep 803 Posts Drives: 2015 i8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Start with your BMW maintenance manager explain to them that BMW USA is aware of this problem and they will likely send you a new bumper and have it painted at a local BMW approve body shop. The only risk you could possibly run into is a paint match issue, but that is very unlikely. Please keep us posted. And yes, this is only on M4s from what I've seen, not M3s.
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Zeroblade Explodes on impact 209 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2006 Mazda3 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Behind the wheel iTrader: (0)	The OCD in me would definitely get my eyebrow twitching at this. At the same time though that is really hard for me to spot. I don't expect a dealer to do anything about this though but color me suprised if they do. __________________ Yea... yea I got an M(azda)3.... <.< work in progress
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