Let’s just say the bumper didn’t survive… but the car came back better

The short version: my wife braked a little too late, the front bumper of our BMW X7 took the hit — and we both felt terrible about it.

She was upset. I started looking for a quick way to fix it. Just wanted to get back to how things were. At first, I planned to restore it with OEM parts. Keep it simple, get it done. But then a friend said, “Why not go custom? The X7 can look even better.”

So I went digging. I found LARTE Design through Instagram, and something clicked. Their take on BMW X7 G07 styling looked aggressive and premium. I visited their site, filled in the contact form, and Dmitry from the team reached out on WhatsApp the same day.

We started with just a front bumper solution — Dmitry recommended the front bumper overlay, splitter, and front inserts. I was into the idea, originally thought I’d go for carbon.

But looking at my car’s paint, I realized it would look cleaner in body color. Black on black — more subtle, more OEM+ kinda style. While I was thinking it over, I kept scrolling through LARTE’s Instagram and reading more BMW X7 G07 customer reviews. The full builds started to grow on me.

The hood. The lines. The way it completely changed the attitude of the car. It was a chance to give the whole X7 a new identity. I took a week, let it all sink in… And then messaged Dmitry back: “Forget the bumper. Let’s do the whole kit.”

Delivery to the Netherlands was fast — I was actually surprised. LARTE recommended a local shop for installation. The fit was precise, the look? Way above expectations. I’ll be honest — after an accident, all you want is for the car to feel “right” again. This didn’t just restore our X7. It made it stand out.

The new body style brought the whole thing back to life. Let’s just say the bumper didn’t survive… but the car came back better hahah. And my wife — she couldn’t be happier. She even promised never to hit anything again. So that’s a win. If you’re reading a BMW X7 customer review because something happened to your car, just know: You can come back stronger. And better-looking.