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The Truth of the Mtech Rear Bumper Retrofit
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04-08-2014, 04:58 PM | #1 |
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The Truth of the Mtech Rear Bumper Retrofit
So I have heard you don't need the mtech bumper guides?
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04-08-2014, 09:25 PM | #3 |
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They are @$25 per side at BMWMercedasparts. I initially thought it was just the screw holes on bottem lined up differently, but they are the same. I think the difference is just the curvarture.
The ones meant for msport don't protrude as much. I did a dry fit on mine before painting, using the non-msport guides and it looked fine to me, but I didn't screw everything down so possibly I would have noticed the guides pushing the bumper cover out if I had actually fully installed it. You can probably just shave it down a bit, but $50 to just have the right guides was an easier solution to me. edit: click this http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=bumper+guide Last edited by Casca; 04-08-2014 at 09:31 PM.. |
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Just trying to get to the bottom of the deal so others can get it answered too.
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04-08-2014, 10:39 PM | #5 |
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you don't (but it has to be aftermarket designed for your car) you will if you get the mtech oem one like mention above. I see you have an m3 rep. that's pretty much the same discussion before if they needed the m3 guides or whatever they would argue about lol.
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Is this the same with the front bumper? The mtech guides are only needed if it is an oem replacement?
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I don't think new guides needed for front Mtech on e90 LCI, just vents and linings, and the "optional" bottom belly pan adaptor. Oh, and fog light plug adaptor. Disclaimer: I've not done this myself just yet, but in the same boat as OP, gathering info on what to buy. |
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04-11-2014, 06:37 AM | #9 | |
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This is also on other weird thing. I didn't need new fender liners all the screw places where exactly the same place as it would have been with stock bumper. That adapter for the bottom plastic i bought and it was kinda needed. I know some people just push the bottom inside the bumper, but don't screw it on. My car is pre-lci E90.
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