E92 rear bumper question

bavarian19 · 06-27-2008, 10:23 AM

I am seriously contemplating a custom rear exhaust for my E92 328. The exhaust setup would use an E92 335 rear bumper (probably non msport).

If I were to get a new bumper cover for my car, is that all I would need to make the new bumper fit?

bavarian19 · 06-27-2008, 02:53 PM

I was hoping this would be a quick answer...

danniexi · 06-27-2008, 02:57 PM

there should be no fitment issue

woody2223 · 06-27-2008, 05:35 PM

Yeah I can't imagine there being to much of a problem.

///AFRO · 06-27-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

I am seriously contemplating a custom rear exhaust for my E92 328. The exhaust setup would use an E92 335 rear bumper (probably non msport).

If I were to get a new bumper cover for my car, is that all I would need to make the new bumper fit?

Ya I guess.. i believe the same bolts are the same to screw on.

bavarian19 · 07-07-2008, 09:22 AM

Part 2 of this thread:

If there is a non-PDC painted bumper available, can the PDC holes be cut out without damaging the paint?

bavarian19 · 07-07-2008, 12:15 PM

Im hoping someone has tried this before.

I am looking for a new rear bumper. I have PDC, this bumper does not. I know there are guides in the bumper to drill the necessary holes. I just do not want to damage the paint.

e90driver · 07-07-2008, 12:44 PM

any damage to paint would be negated by tape and the fact that pdc sensors have a little lip on them to cover that area. Not as clean as having them cut then painted but in the end all the same.

Saigon · 07-07-2008, 01:21 PM

do it!
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=328+335

bavarian19 · 07-07-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Saigon

do it!
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...hlight=328+335

It is going to be different than that setup. Mine is going to be a fully functional dual exhaust. Still trying to put all the details together prior to starting the project.

Andro07 · 07-07-2008, 02:35 PM

The underside of the 335 & 328 are totally diffrent especially on the right side. So if your looking for a Dual Exhaust System with a 335 application there will be lots of modding to be done on the rear underside of your 328.

bavarian19 · 07-07-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Andro07

The underside of the 335 & 328 are totally diffrent especially on the right side. So if your looking for a Dual Exhaust System with a 335 application there will be lots of modding to be done on the rear underside of your 328.

Im well aware of this. I know more about that part of the car than anyone ever should...

Andro07 · 07-07-2008, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

Im well aware of this. I know more about that part of the car than anyone ever should...

Ohhh sorry my bad

bavarian19 · 07-07-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Andro07

Ohhh sorry my bad

Its ok. This project has made me go to the dealership (and under my personal car) and study for a while.

I think the project will turn out great. Just making sure I have all the details together.

Mid_West · 07-07-2008, 10:41 PM

Sorry but someone has to say this...

Sell the 328 and get a 335, you get a LOT more than just a different bumper. Oh yeah, then spend a few bucks and get a tuner. You will then have the looks you want and a car that can keep up with most Porsches on the road.

Also, I dont think you would get the money out of the 328 with the "335 look" in the resale market.

Saigon · 07-08-2008, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mid_West

Sorry but someone has to say this...

Sell the 328 and get a 335, you get a LOT more than just a different bumper. Oh yeah, then spend a few bucks and get a tuner. You will then have the looks you want and a car that can keep up with most Porsches on the road.

Also, I dont think you would get the money out of the 328 with the "335 look" in the resale market.

he's just doing it for looks, what's wrong with that? Let us know how it goes with the whole process and give us some pics! Are you going to be doing this yourself?

bavarian19 · 07-08-2008, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mid_West

Sorry but someone has to say this...

Sell the 328 and get a 335, you get a LOT more than just a different bumper. Oh yeah, then spend a few bucks and get a tuner. You will then have the looks you want and a car that can keep up with most Porsches on the road.

Also, I dont think you would get the money out of the 328 with the "335 look" in the resale market.

... and maybe I can spend another 30k and drop the M5 V10 into it

Believe me. I would lose much more money dumping the 328 for a new 335. I bought the 328 instead of a 335 when I bought this car because I do not need the 335 power. I hate to say it, but the 335 is not the most special car on the road.

I really dont care about 'keeping up' with porsches on the road. No matter what, someone else will always have a better car, and I dont feel the need to justify myself to those people.

Maybe you are self conscious enough that you HAVE to have the 335. Not me. This is a purely cosmetic mod that I am doing, and am not trying to pass it off as a 335.

Saigon · 07-08-2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

... and maybe I can spend another 30k and drop the M5 V10 into it

Believe me. I would lose much more money dumping the 328 for a new 335. I bought the 328 instead of a 335 when I bought this car because I do not need the 335 power. I hate to say it, but the 335 is not the most special car on the road.

I really dont care about 'keeping up' with porsches on the road. No matter what, someone else will always have a better car, and I dont feel the need to justify myself to those people.

Maybe you are self conscious enough that you HAVE to have the 335. Not me. This is a purely cosmetic mod that I am doing, and am not trying to pass it off as a 335.

are you going to be doing this yourself? any price ranges?

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Andro07 Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,823 Posts Drives: Nothing Now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (4)	The underside of the 335 & 328 are totally diffrent especially on the right side. So if your looking for a Dual Exhaust System with a 335 application there will be lots of modding to be done on the rear underside of your 328.
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Mid_West Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Sorry but someone has to say this... Sell the 328 and get a 335, you get a LOT more than just a different bumper. Oh yeah, then spend a few bucks and get a tuner. You will then have the looks you want and a car that can keep up with most Porsches on the road. Also, I dont think you would get the money out of the 328 with the "335 look" in the resale market.
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