M3 Conversion

Carlito12 · 12-06-2007, 02:23 PM

long story short...

i crashed my 335i and damaged the front ( bumper, hood, left and right front fender)

since i need to replace all these parts with new ones, i am considering to replace all of them (except the hood) with the M3 parts..

i've got 2 questions for u..

1- will it fit ?

2- will it look good?

thx in advance.

btw , i borrowed the images from a post here... except the last two... sadly, that is mine..

nmulax · 12-06-2007, 02:29 PM

If you're replacing the bumper, I'd definitely get the M hood as well.
Although I don't know how you'll managing getting these parts in the States, since the M3 hasn't been released yet.

My concern would be how the fenders line up with the stock 335i side skirt, since the M3 has much more flare to it.
Mounting points should all be the same though.

tmoney · 12-06-2007, 02:36 PM

1- will it fit ? - Most likely will fit. Although keep in mind there's more to retro-fitting this than just bolting on new panels. Other parts such as splash guards, bumper supports, etc will all need to be replaced.

2- will it look good? - in my opinion, probably not.

It'll look like a half M3 half 335 combo. You can get flared rear fenders, get a new rear bumper and a new trunk lid. Even with that you'll get plenty of comments about being a "poser" because you'll still have 335 engine/mechanicals.

My suggestion is to go with stock M-Tech kit (front/rear/sides) and a Vorsteiner hood (if you want something more aggressive). Oh, and finish it off with the new Duke Dynamics CSL trunk lid. Will definitely look more unique and aggressive.

Carlito12 · 12-06-2007, 02:38 PM

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Although I don't know how you'll managing getting these parts in the States, since the M3 hasn't been released yet.
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OMG i've been so out of it...

M3 is still not out??

can i get the parts from europe?

nmulax · 12-06-2007, 02:49 PM

BMW may not allow a US dealer to order the parts from Europe.

Tmoney also makes a good point.
I agree it'd look a bit odd with the flared front fenders, and the narrow rear. Get the M-tech or DD front and the Vorsteiner hood.

Carlito12 · 12-06-2007, 02:54 PM

yeah, i will keep as it was...

thx guys.

12-06-2007, 02:23 PM	#1
Carlito12 Lieutenant 25 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i 6MT TiAg Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	M3 Conversion long story short... i crashed my 335i and damaged the front ( bumper, hood, left and right front fender) since i need to replace all these parts with new ones, i am considering to replace all of them (except the hood) with the M3 parts.. i've got 2 questions for u.. 1- will it fit ? 2- will it look good? thx in advance. btw , i borrowed the images from a post here... except the last two... sadly, that is mine.. Attached Images __________________ JB3 KW V2 i-Forged Senekas & ETC
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nmulax Brigadier General 407 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	If you're replacing the bumper, I'd definitely get the M hood as well. Although I don't know how you'll managing getting these parts in the States, since the M3 hasn't been released yet. My concern would be how the fenders line up with the stock 335i side skirt, since the M3 has much more flare to it. Mounting points should all be the same though. __________________
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tmoney First Lieutenant 23 Rep 334 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [0.00]	1- will it fit ? - Most likely will fit. Although keep in mind there's more to retro-fitting this than just bolting on new panels. Other parts such as splash guards, bumper supports, etc will all need to be replaced. 2- will it look good? - in my opinion, probably not. It'll look like a half M3 half 335 combo. You can get flared rear fenders, get a new rear bumper and a new trunk lid. Even with that you'll get plenty of comments about being a "poser" because you'll still have 335 engine/mechanicals. My suggestion is to go with stock M-Tech kit (front/rear/sides) and a Vorsteiner hood (if you want something more aggressive). Oh, and finish it off with the new Duke Dynamics CSL trunk lid. Will definitely look more unique and aggressive. __________________ E90 335i - Black Sapphire on Terra // Full M-Tech Kit // Euro clear headlights // Vorsteiner vented hood // Gloss black front grill // Gloss black window trim // Carbon fiber splitters // Carbon fiber trunk spoiler // BMW Performance 19's
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Carlito12 Lieutenant 25 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i 6MT TiAg Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=nmulax;1784936] Although I don't know how you'll managing getting these parts in the States, since the M3 hasn't been released yet. QUOTE] OMG i've been so out of it... M3 is still not out?? can i get the parts from europe? __________________ JB3 KW V2 i-Forged Senekas & ETC
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nmulax Brigadier General 407 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	BMW may not allow a US dealer to order the parts from Europe. Tmoney also makes a good point. I agree it'd look a bit odd with the flared front fenders, and the narrow rear. Get the M-tech or DD front and the Vorsteiner hood. __________________
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12-06-2007, 02:54 PM	#6
Carlito12 Lieutenant 25 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 07 E92 335i 6MT TiAg Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	yeah, i will keep as it was... thx guys. __________________ JB3 KW V2 i-Forged Senekas & ETC
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