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On 5/10/2019 at 2:19 PM, Teelinger said:

Has anyone bought and installed the belt line trim? How was the fit and finish? Any issues clipping on to the factory anchor fittings?

 

Some in-progress install pics would be awesome. 

 

Thanks, James

1 hour ago, rstclark said:

Great question about the fit of the beltline trim  Really needs clarification 

Most posts about repo beltline (do a search) say that they don't have the correct radius and can't be made to fit correctly leaving buyers  dissatisfied  The common comment is that they are from China but who knows. Can the seller please clarify if these are from a new company and what is the fit experience.  Thanks   Lord knows we can't wait forever for BMW to produce these or pay polishers an arm and a leg to restore a set

I have been meaning to respond to your questions James! My apologies for the delay.

AN UPDATE:

I have been personally working in the research and development phase with my supplier to produce this belt line trim set for the last 2 years now. The trim and bumpers, for that matter, are made by a new manufacturer  in Vietnam that has started his own company. This individual has been my contact the entire time when he was at my old manufacturer's operation but now I work with him as a separate entity at the new facility he started and the quality is better than ever. Since he has left the old factory, I have personally assisted him in replicating the 2002 bumpers to be more true to the original. For example, We have changed the impact strip holes in the long bumpers to slots so customers don't need to purchase $15 clips to install the rubber strips: multiply $15 by the 20+ clips to attach the rubber strips and you are looking at a hefty bill. With the slots cut in the long bumper, the fasteners only run around $5 a piece and you only need a few of the $15 clips for the end holes, also, we have made the edges more crisp and defined to replicate the originals as well. Through this retooling process we have experienced a back order on bumpers, but we are now getting production back to normal operating speed. So for all of you waiting for your bumper sets they will be on their way very soon. 

So, enough about bumpers! Lets talk about the trim:

FIT:

I am very confident with the fit! Each piece of stainless trim is fit to the radius and contour curves of the 2002 at each corner. This has been one of the most difficult hurdles to overcome, we've tooled up and have all we need to really nail down those pesky contours and radii. Now the trim really hugs those corners nicely. The lengths are accurate all around the car and the ends are capped and polished. The inside mounting rails match that of the stock pieces with the cutouts to slide in the fasteners built in. The fasteners slide freely up and down the inside of the trim with little effort  

FASTENERS:

The metal fasteners will replace every plastic clip on your 02 except for the two on the pass and driver doors near the door hinges, those plastic clips will be left there because you cannot get a  metal fastener in that location from behind the door panel...but our trim will fit over the stock clips at that location. It is recommended you get new plastic clips for those locations by the door hinges. I have attached the pictures of the fasteners to give you guys a better idea of what they look like below. They come with metal washers, nylon washers, and nuts to secure the belt line to car. 60 fasteners total. 

FINISH:

The finish is a nice polished mirror and is very durable. It has a nice, smooth reflective surface and It is not plated, so if you scratch it you are able to buff on the surface without having to worry about burning through plating because there is none! Also, the trim will never rust or oxidize.

MAINTENANCE:

You will need to clean them just as much as you would clean the outside your 02. There is really no maintenance besides just cleaning it every once and  a while to clear the dirt and bugs off! It also wouldn't hurt to hit it with a metal polisher like Flitz or the like to shine em up every once and a while.

INSTALLATION PICS/VIDEO:

As far as installation pictures. I took some but they are not very good because I was trying to be the camera guy and the installer. So, I have got an installation video production day on the calendar to demonstrate how to get the trim pieces on. So keep an eye out for that, its coming down the pipeline.

P.S. The car in the pictures is my personal 2002 and this is not the first set I have attempted to install. TBH, I've gone through many frustrating days in order to ensure the best fit and finish of these sets before I brought the trim sets to market. I have corrected all mistakes and found avenues to nail down the accuracy of the trim. With this last installation I am confident and very excited that the sets coming down the line are up to the "overall" standards in the 2002 community, IMO. I know these sets have failed in the past with the fitment but I have been determined to overcome those previous failures due to the need for these pieces in the 02 community. I also have heard from some folks at the Bay Area Swap And Show at the Brisbane Marina that even the OEM pieces have been misfitting lately. But I am happy to say that this is not the case with 02bumpers.com sets.

P.P.S. 

I am working on getting the touring sets for all you hatchbackers out there. It will happen. 

Best, 

Chris 

Would like to purchase the left and right side 2002 touring belt line trim. Just needs to be straight and dent/kink free. Oxidation is okay. 

On 5/8/2019 at 9:54 AM, EdA said:

Hi,

 

Do you happen to have the front bumper for a 1972 BMW 2002? If so how much? 

 

Thank you. 

 

 

Yes we do! PM sent.

6 minutes ago, 69Bimmer02 said:

Near as I can tell the biggest issue I have encountered with a new rear bumper manufactured by 02 Bumpers is that the shorty end pieces appears to be about .25-.5" shorter at the front tip than the factory original.  What this causes, and you can see it in one of Mario's images above is the bumpers doesn't protrude far enough forward to fit closer to the natural body indentation.  While this is not a show stopper it points to either a design flaw(Measurement) or a manufacturer flaw not making them long enough.  Either way they don't look show class with that gap.  However if it's an everyday bumper you are looking for, they definitely fit the bill.  I give them overall a 6 out of 10, due to fitment issues.

Thank you for the feedback. We have since adjusted our molds to more accurately represent the OEM bumper specs. Please reach out if you have any issues. 

Best regards,

Chris

Just now, golf73 said:

Is 02 Bumpers affiliated with Bluntech (Minnesota)? Is 02 Bumpers located in SLO, CA but bumpers ship direct to customer from Vietnam? Or do they go to 02 Bumpers first, then the customer? (I go to SLO often to visit family and could save on shipping if they go to SLO first and I can pick up)

 

What is required for maintenance on these items? Polish with metal polish as needed as if they were chrome? I recall 02 Bumpers used to offer both chrome and SS

 

Are custom orders available? Are customer-supplied original stock (chromed) bumper guards/horns interchangeable with these SS bumpers, or will there be fitment issues? I'm interested in a front bumper but don't need the horns, and only need the rear center bumper section.

 

Thanks!

 

Ryan in SF

 

Hey Ryan, 

02bumpers is not affiliated with Blunt, however, we do work together on occasion. The bumpers are manufactured in Vietnam, then sent to San Luis Obispo (more specifically Morro Bay) where they are then distributed to the customer. I am more than willing to meet for a local pickup. 

We have discontinued the chrome bumpers and offer only stainless due to the stainless steel's superior traits over chrome plated steel. You can buff out scratches with a buffing wheel and use metal polish to shine them up. You will never have to worry about buffing through any playing because there is none!

I'll PM you about your custom order. 

Thank you for your interest!

-Chris

35 minutes ago, Seth Horwitz said:

Can someone elaborate on the bodywork needed to make these fit, or are they plug-n-play when you buy the proper mounts? I’m a little confused. This would be for a ‘76 square tail. Thanks. 

     Seth 

Hey Seth. So the body work that would need to be done is purely cosmetic when using the conversion brackets that are offered on the website.

Here is a brief overview of the holes that are left when converting from late model bumpers to early: There are holes in the front fenders and the rear quarter panel that are left from the accordion side mounting points, as well as cutouts in the front nose where the late model brackets are inserted (the bracket kit provides the sheet metal to close up these cutouts around the conversion brackets), also there are holes which span across the lower part of the rear panel, I think there is roughly 8-10 screws which are used to mount the rubber flap which covers the gap from the rear panel to the the inside lip of the late model bumper. The rear bracket mounting holes are covered by the rear bumper. Another option, if body filling isn't one,  is putting plastic grommets which can be found at your local hardware store to plug each hole and paint them to match the color of the car. This option is more of a "quick fix". Please email me at chris@02bumpers.com if you have any other questions. Hope this clears some things up! 

-Chris

15 minutes ago, 76_2002_Custom said:

Hey Chris, It's been since December since I bought the short rear bumper with cutouts, and you advertise allow 4-5 weeks for delivery.  Well it has been twice that time, and still do not have an update from you.  You have had my money since December, do you think you can send me the bumper I ordered this week?  I'm very disappointed.

 

 

☹️

I apologize for the long wait. I have emailed you with an update. This year we are experiencing major delays due to the Lunar New Year. I am very sorry...I have been pushing as hard as I can to get your shipment. 

Looks great Mario!! Thank you for sharing

3 hours ago, Dionk said:

Are these the ones being made in Vietnam? If not what’s the country of origin?

Yes, these are made in Vietnam. 

11 hours ago, Whaledriver said:

I have a 73 with the long side bumper extensions  that conform to the rear body indentation. I like the tucked-in look. Will the length of your replacement tips, after mounting with your altered bumper brackets,  still match the indentations?

Yes the long rear bumper sides conform to the notched cutouts in the rear panel where the corner wraps around the side. 

1 hour ago, Spyke said:

I bought a rear bumper from them in person (Brisbane show). I can safely say you can buy with confidence.

On that note, I realized that I very stupidly gave away my early rear bumper brackets, and need a set to put the new bumper on. It's an early car, so the conversion brackets won't work in my case. Do ya'll have the early brackets by any chance?

Nice to hear from you again!. Please check out the following link for the rear brackets. Blunt sells them for $32 each. Hope this helps!

https://www.blunttech.com/products/4136299

Updated! 10% off until 2019! Coupon Code: EOTY2018

20 minutes ago, gio said:

They there Blunt Tech peeps. I was on your site for Cyber Monday trying to buy this kit but the code didn't work. I even tried to reply to you guys on Insta but didn't hear back (made a comment your post for that day, @giorojas12). Really want this kit so I can upgrade by '02

PM'd!

Please do not think I was taking offense or taking your comments as any sort of incitement. I was just stating that we are in fact a legitimate business, so no worries. I am not certain the email has come through on my end. You can reach me at chris@02bumpers.com or DM on the FAQ. Thank you!  

Looking to purchase a set of shorty bumpers 1968-1971 and a set of wrap around bumpers 1971-73. Thanks!

On 11/27/2018 at 9:06 AM, Fraidknots said:

Hi... I am wondering if anyone has had experience with this company.  I like the product but was recently scammed so I am a little nervous to lay out that type of money.  Any and all thoughts appreciated.

 

We pride ourselves on our product as well as our customer service and if there are any issues you have with any of our products, I am here to personally help solve them. I am certain the FAQ members who are previous customers will agree with these statements. Please email me if you have any questions. Thanks for the interest! 

-Chris

Sale ends 12/31/2018

New Years SALE!!! 25% OFF Through 

January. 31st

PROMO CODE: NEWYEAR 

(While Supply Lasts)

Stainless Steel Bumpers and Belt line Trim

02 Bumpers is now offering belt line trim kits and individual trim pieces

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Inventory Updated:

08/25/2022

Short Bumper Set - No Rear Euro Light Cutouts  (Qty 3)

Short Bumper Set - Rear Euro Light Cutouts (Qty 3)

Short Rear Bumper - Rear Euro Cutouts (Qty 2)

Short Front Bumper - (Qty 4)

Long Bumper Set - Impact Strip Hole Delete, No Rear Euro Light Cutouts (Qty 1)

Long Bumper Set - Impact Strip Holes, Euro Light Cutouts (Qty 3)

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13 hours ago, Bibm5 said:

Hopefully I'll have enough in the piggy bank by next year's black Friday special for a set of bumpers. They look great!

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We will be here! Thank you

3 minutes ago, freak02 said:

SS Bumpers????

Yes, stainless steel bumpers buffed to a mirror finish. You will never have to worry about oxidation or rust :) 

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On 8/23/2018 at 10:26 AM, Ireland Engineering said:

Any updates @02bumpers? We still haven't gotten our 2nd deposit. Seems the only way to get a reaction out of this guy is to go public.

 

We WILL be filing reports w/ FBI/Oakland PD so let us know if you want we can give you a case number or whatever.

He paid me in full via Paypal. So him and I are square. He told me he wasn't going to be able to get me my second half until he settled up with you guys at IE. So I wrongfully assumed you guys had it worked out once I received the full reimbursement. Here is the info that I was able to gather on Bobby: 

His paypal name and address:

I have got a shorty bumper set front and rear with the cutouts for the rear license plate lights in stock. You can source the light housings through blunttech.com 

$1,099.00

Plus Shipping

PM me if interested with a shipping zip code for a quote, email chris@02bumpers.com or reply to the thread

Thanks for looking!

@Ireland Engineering Thank you for all of that information, it really is helpful. Not sure what is going on, but it sure does seem to have some funk about it.

Update: The co owner of the car (now the sole owner?) contacted me he paid half of the cost today and said he will have the rest of the bumper order paid for by August 10th. He seems willing to settle this whole thing with me once he completes the payment for the IE order. I am hopeful we will get all this squared away.