Front Bumper Aggressive Upgrades

Bradyn02 · 08-25-2021, 12:55 AM

Hi guys,
this is my first post on this forum. I just purchased my first BMW(2008 325i LCI). I was just had a query about upgrading my front bumper. Should I fork up the money on an m sport bumper or will something like an aero lip do the trick? Thanks

Pictures of your examples would be highly appreciated.

GabeSuriel · 08-25-2021, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bradyn02

Hi guys,
this is my first post on this forum. I just purchased my first BMW(2008 325i LCI). I was just had a query about upgrading my front bumper. Should I fork up the money on an m sport bumper or will something like an aero lip do the trick? Thanks

Pictures of your examples would be highly appreciated.

the m sport bumper is only around $350 without paint but i think it is worth it

KKevin · 08-25-2021, 11:03 AM

I really like the M4 style bumper on the E90s, not really cheap. Avg price is $450 Canadian, + maybe $150 to spray and labor.

Not so much a bumper answer but upgrading the kidney grills is always nice

Vivek. · 08-25-2021, 01:48 PM

Buy the OEM M-sport and never look back. Reps don't fit well and are generally made of more fragile plastic

fravel · 08-25-2021, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Vivek.

Buy the OEM M-sport and never look back. Reps don't fit well and are generally made of more fragile plastic

This

Bradyn02 · 08-25-2021, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KKevin

I really like the M4 style bumper on the E90s, not really cheap. Avg price is $450 Canadian, + maybe $150 to spray and labor.

Not so much a bumper answer but upgrading the kidney grills is always nice

Will it fit perfectly or would I have to do a bit of work to make it fit?

tcphoto · 08-25-2021, 06:17 PM

The PO installed an Aero lip and it looks good, one day I'll replace it with a Sport bumper.

ethanjoon · 09-02-2021, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GabeSuriel

the m sport bumper is only around $350 without paint but i think it is worth it

Where can I find an M-sport for $350? I keep seeing them listed for around $550 shipped.

michaelalex17 · 09-02-2021, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ethanjoon

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Originally Posted by GabeSuriel

the m sport bumper is only around $350 without paint but i think it is worth it

Where can I find an M-sport for $350? I keep seeing them listed for around $550 shipped.

Same here where's the best deal on a quality LCI m sport front bumper?

Serf27 · 09-11-2021, 11:01 PM

No where.
$500 on eBay.

macloren · 09-16-2021, 02:11 AM

I dig the M4 style bumper also. Very sporty looking.

Jaronbwall · 09-24-2021, 09:07 AM

Bumpers are expensive. Wow. No wonder I never upgraded mine

alexwilcox29 · 09-25-2021, 07:27 PM

M sport front, best option hands down

KKevin · 09-28-2021, 09:48 AM

M sport in red looks pretty clean

Haideezy · 10-05-2021, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Vivek.

Buy the OEM M-sport and never look back. Reps don't fit well and are generally made of more fragile plastic

It depends on who and where you buy your bumpers from. I know there are some shops out there that'll chop and weld together e90 and m2/m4 bumpers and from what I've seen they fit pretty good.

Vivek. · 10-07-2021, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Haideezy

It depends on who and where you buy your bumpers from. I know there are some shops out there that'll chop and weld together e90 and m2/m4 bumpers and from what I've seen they fit pretty good.

I'm sure anything is possible with an unlimited budget but when people say 'replica bumper' they don't generally mean buying two OEM bumpers and paying 10 hours of labor to make it look good.

tetsuo111 · 10-12-2021, 03:56 PM

Welcome to the forum!

I'm partial to the OEM M-Performance Aero bumpers.

1) They're OEM parts, so fitment and materials are quality.

2) This style is rare to see on other E9Xs. I may have seen 2 - 3 other cars with the same bumper style.

3) The bumper was shaped in the BMW wind tunnel and optimized for aerodynamics. Note the similarity in shape and flow compared with factory WTCC, BTCC, and GT builds of the era. The resemblance is striking.

4) Get one sooner than later as the parts are becoming harder to source.

BMW Performance Aerodynamics Package

tetsuo111 · 10-15-2021, 04:15 PM

Looks like the OP is MIA after one post.

Jaronbwall · 10-19-2021, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Haideezy

It depends on who and where you buy your bumpers from. I know there are some shops out there that'll chop and weld together e90 and m2/m4 bumpers and from what I've seen they fit pretty good.

Eat your heart out. It's just a rabbit hole of $$$ flying out the window but damn do they make some quality bumpers.

https://ltmotorwerks.com/collections/exterior

Haideezy · 11-14-2021, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaronbwall

Eat your heart out. It's just a rabbit hole of $$$ flying out the window but damn do they make some quality bumpers.

https://ltmotorwerks.com/collections/exterior

Buy once cry once.

BSM n54iS · 11-14-2021, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaronbwall

Eat your heart out. It's just a rabbit hole of $$$ flying out the window but damn do they make some quality bumpers.

https://ltmotorwerks.com/collections/exterior

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Originally Posted by Haideezy

Buy once cry once.

Don't buy from them ^

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Bradyn02 Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 2008 325i E90 LCI Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Queensland iTrader: (0)	Front Bumper Aggressive Upgrades Hi guys, this is my first post on this forum. I just purchased my first BMW(2008 325i LCI). I was just had a query about upgrading my front bumper. Should I fork up the money on an m sport bumper or will something like an aero lip do the trick? Thanks Pictures of your examples would be highly appreciated. Attached Images
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tcphoto Brigadier General 4141 Rep 3,240 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	The PO installed an Aero lip and it looks good, one day I'll replace it with a Sport bumper. Attached Images __________________
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alexwilcox29 Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Anthem, Arizona iTrader: (0)	M sport front, best option hands down Attached Images __________________ Crimson LCI E90 N54 auto - sold Lemans LCI E92 N55 manual - current
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KKevin Private First Class 91 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E90 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	M sport in red looks pretty clean
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tetsuo111 Save the Manuals! 1244 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: E91 RWD 6MT, X3, Ducati S4R Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E91 6MT RWD &q ... [0.00] 2005 Ducati S4R 996 [0.00] 2000 Ducati M750 [0.00] RIP - 2011 E91 328i ... [10.00]	Welcome to the forum! I'm partial to the OEM M-Performance Aero bumpers. 1) They're OEM parts, so fitment and materials are quality. 2) This style is rare to see on other E9Xs. I may have seen 2 - 3 other cars with the same bumper style. 3) The bumper was shaped in the BMW wind tunnel and optimized for aerodynamics. Note the similarity in shape and flow compared with factory WTCC, BTCC, and GT builds of the era. The resemblance is striking. 4) Get one sooner than later as the parts are becoming harder to source. BMW Performance Aerodynamics Package Attached Images __________________ 2011 6MT RWD ClubSport Wagon \| 3,185lbs \| 1 of 149 ZSPs delivered in North America Outside: BMW M-Aero, Euro region lighting, Seibon \| Inside: M3 cockpit, Recaro SPG, Prototipo, AutoSolutions SSK, UCP \| Stop: M3 ST-40R, PFC \| Grip: Solid-mounted subframes, rear coilover conversion, M3 Nitron R3, Hyperco, SPL, AKG, ARC8 \| Go: StageFP, CF snorkel, 3IM, MILVs, SuperSprint headers, Dundon Motorsports Inconel exhaust, VoltPhreaks \| Cool: CSF \| PCA #2018100384 \| BMW CCA #505794 Last edited by tetsuo111; 10-12-2021 at 04:04 PM..
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tetsuo111 Save the Manuals! 1244 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: E91 RWD 6MT, X3, Ducati S4R Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E91 6MT RWD &q ... [0.00] 2005 Ducati S4R 996 [0.00] 2000 Ducati M750 [0.00] RIP - 2011 E91 328i ... [10.00]	Looks like the OP is MIA after one post. __________________ 2011 6MT RWD ClubSport Wagon \| 3,185lbs \| 1 of 149 ZSPs delivered in North America Outside: BMW M-Aero, Euro region lighting, Seibon \| Inside: M3 cockpit, Recaro SPG, Prototipo, AutoSolutions SSK, UCP \| Stop: M3 ST-40R, PFC \| Grip: Solid-mounted subframes, rear coilover conversion, M3 Nitron R3, Hyperco, SPL, AKG, ARC8 \| Go: StageFP, CF snorkel, 3IM, MILVs, SuperSprint headers, Dundon Motorsports Inconel exhaust, VoltPhreaks \| Cool: CSF \| PCA #2018100384 \| BMW CCA #505794
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