M3 or M-Tech for E90 LCI 2009 sedan?

samvora · 05-07-2014, 07:46 PM

What do you guys recommend? I like a aggressive yet sporty look. I currently have the M-Tech on and there are some issues with it and need to replace it. I am contemplating switching to a M3 as I feel that the M-Tech looks very similar to the stock OEM bumper that the cars come with.

Any thoughts or opinions are appreciated. If anyone has any pics of a M3 bumper installed on a SMB E90 LCI then please share those.

Need to make a decision quickly so hopefully y'all awesome members can help me decide

smithf80 · 05-07-2014, 08:59 PM

I'm getting an LCI M3 rep this weekend so I'll keep you posted!

ricardocareaga27 · 05-07-2014, 09:05 PM

I'm on the same boat bro , is that the oem bumper ? I would get the m3 style bumper , but I think if you have the msport edition you might need to switch the fender liners .

Evochuck · 05-07-2014, 10:07 PM

That's the best bumper you already have! Keep it, put a Cf lip on and win!

samvora · 05-07-2014, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Evochuck

That's the best bumper you already have! Keep it, put a Cf lip on and win!

I would like to keep this one but honestly I look at the Oem and this one and there is barely any difference. At least the M3 I feel will make it visibly different than Oem. Also this present bumper has manufacturing defect so have to get it replaced either with the same kind, which is MTech or I can go for the M3., which is what I am debating now.

Evochuck · 05-07-2014, 11:37 PM

Was it a Rep from eBay?

samvora · 05-07-2014, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Evochuck

Was it a Rep from eBay?

Believe it or not - from JGMods. Long story short now they have agreed to work with me, after almost a month of waiting because of waiting for their supplier to reopen shop and then basically a ton of back and forth with them.

VTECaddict · 05-07-2014, 11:49 PM

I personally think M3 rep looks weird on E90 body.

sd_luis · 05-08-2014, 12:36 AM

honestly mtech suits better an LCI. Pre-lci looks better with the m3 rep,

samvora · 05-08-2014, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sd_luis

honestly mtech suits better an LCI. Pre-lci looks better with the m3 rep,

How about with a lip?

GreaseMonkey · 05-08-2014, 09:06 AM

What's the issue you're having with the bumper? Just in case you will be replacing it, I would be interested in snagging that for my car (same model and paint).

Hope everything works out for you!

samvora · 05-08-2014, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GreaseMonkey

What's the issue you're having with the bumper? Just in case you will be replacing it, I would be interested in snagging that for my car (same model and paint).

Hope everything works out for you!

I will let you know for sure.

sd_luis · 05-10-2014, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by samvora

How about with a lip?

There is only like 2 lips available for the M3 man with the mtech you get all this options splitters, etc. Mtech is just an aggressive yet classy combo!

samvora · 05-10-2014, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sd_luis

Quote:

Originally Posted by samvora

How about with a lip?

There is only like 2 lips available for the M3 man with the mtech you get all this options splitters, etc. Mtech is just an aggressive yet classy combo!

What are the different lips available for the MTech? I have finally decided to wait for the back ordered MTech bumper

Thanks y'all for the awesome inputs!

jlacroix21 · 05-10-2014, 09:15 PM

I have been looking for an aftermarket mtech for a lci all weekend. There seems to be a supply issues with all distributors I've talked to. Does anyone know a reputable company that has them in stock?

View Poll Results: Which bumper should I go for on my E90 LCI 2009 Sedan?
M3 Bumper	2	20.00%
M-Tech (currently what I have)	8	80.00%
Other (please recommend any other style of bumper)	0	0%
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