 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  07-16-2008, 07:22 PM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |  Opinion? Umnitza Stainless mesh vs. OEM black mesh bumper insert
so what do you think? My car would look exactly like the white e6 on this page. Click for a better close up view. Is it even close to being worth the price? http://www.umnitza.com/index.php?cPa...25cd40fbe572c7 __________________
My Former Rides
1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
|  |  | | 07-16-2008, 07:25 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 1,067 |
So this is for just the grill, no bumper. Hmm, does seem a little pricey. I coulnd't find any close up shots of the quality though. | | | | | 07-16-2008, 07:29 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
seems pricey and i feel you could make something the same for a LOT less!
i have a mesh grill and slats in front of it __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
| | | | | 07-16-2008, 07:48 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
I think it'd look good on a white car, as long as the lights are clear and the kidneys are chrome.
As far as price goes, the stock piece retails at $65. Can't really fathom spending more than double that for a part with only aesthetic value.
If you've wrecked a few radiators from stones, sure. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 07-16-2008, 08:53 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: maritimes Posts: 1,433 |
you could buy a whole new bumper from DDM with the "stock" looking mesh for less that that.... lol __________________ 11/97 Base  328Ti
| | | | | 07-17-2008, 02:50 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
go to advance, autozone, yipes or whatever else you have, buy the mesh grill from them for $30-40 and cut it yourself, if you do it right, it would prolly look just like that for a whole lot cheaper | | | | | 07-17-2008, 06:01 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
they sell the mess grills for the bumper on ebay. thats where i got mine for like $30! just look around there.
or if you dont have the m-tech bumper just buy that. __________________ 
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll  ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 07-17-2008, 03:29 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
Thanks guys, I have the Mtech package already and yup the ebay ones are far cheaper but I have no recommendations on fitment, quality, etc. If the SS mesh was even close I think I'd go for it. They do say taht each one is custom made so yeah, chances are they're just cutting some mesh in the back room. I wonder where they get the frame? __________________
My Former Rides
1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
| | | | | 07-17-2008, 06:07 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
well the ebay ones are good. i got mine off ebay. and the fitment was perfect. there were no issues on putting it on. __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 07-17-2008, 06:49 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
Quote: Originally Posted by 96cali  I wonder where they get the frame? | Weatherstripping or a door seal. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 07-18-2008, 05:14 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
Quote: Originally Posted by aceyx Weatherstripping or a door seal. | I thought that too but damn that would be pretty ghetto coming from Umnitza. Then again it is called "Racemesh" and not all race fixes are pretty. Guess I should call. __________________
My Former Rides
1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
| | | | | 07-18-2008, 05:18 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,625 |
ebay FTW.
thats what I got. | | | | | 07-21-2008, 03:09 PM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PA Posts: 822 |
Quote: Originally Posted by 96cali | You might find this link interesting. The white E36 on this page has the bumber mesh you like. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1046999 __________________ Clever but we are clueless...
Current mods...18" staggered CSL reps, ZHP shift knob,
BavAuto lowering springs, Bilstein sports, fogged airbox,
Dinan ECU upgrade, mtech front bumper, mirrors and
side moldings, DEPO headlights, tinted windows,
JL Audio 12w3v2s, Phoenix Gold ZX350... | | | | | 07-21-2008, 07:35 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
Wow, great pics. I put a WTB on bimmerforums so we'll see. __________________
My Former Rides
1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
| | | | | 07-21-2008, 07:52 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
it looks good on white! __________________
-Josh
Sold-1995 318ti, Club Sport, Hellrot
Sold-1996 318ti, Active Model, Boston Green
Current- 1995 318ti, sport model, schwartz
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