02-28-2017, 11:37 AM | #23 | |
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I wanted my m-sport bumper to be as authentic as the original. I didn't bother testing to see if the m-sport bumper would fit without having to change out the deform elements and lower mount bar from sports-line. They are quite different in size and shape. The bar for the sports-line is thick and round, the m-sport version is wide and thin. http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Bumper-F...-/281919727575 https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/51118054188/ |
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04-14-2017, 05:23 PM | #24 |
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Nice Write up man. Quick question though?
My car has the stock bumper with fog lights. I am getting an M-Sport bumper WITHOUT the fog grills. Now, if I would like to keep the fogs on the M-Sport bumper, do I only need to purchase the M-Sport grills for the fogs? And, will the stock fogs work on the M-Sport fog grills? Hope I am clear. |
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04-15-2017, 08:07 AM | #25 | |
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51-11-8-054-511 - Fog Lamp Support Left 51-11-8-054-512 - Fog Lamp Support Right Your stock fogs will work..... |
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07-26-2017, 11:58 PM | #27 |
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So this is one of the most helpful write ups I've ever seen. Makes me wonder if you're an engineer, tester, trainer, or something to that nature. Very great work.
Now, even if it's helpful, it also raises a dillema: Is it worth it based on the options I have? Option 1 - OEM M Sport bumper $200. Only comes with the middle grill insert, 2 air dams, side grill covers (where the fogs would go). This means I have A LOT more parts to buy which would probably cost more than the bumper itself. But it's OEM. Option 2 - Aftermark Bumper $450-$500 shipped. Comes with all of the hardware required. Just paint and install. Less of a hassle, no additional parts needed to be purchased. But it's aftermarket. Wondering how much I would really have to spend with option 1. As of now, my priorities are to make it look good, stay cost efficient and less of a hassle. If this means no OEM, then so be it. So OP and other readers, what would you do?
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03-29-2018, 01:48 PM | #28 |
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d_a_m Option 1 cost me a little over 900 bucks for parts. Additional $500 to match paint. Additional 50 bucks for tool and accessories i didn't have.
If you want to go cheap, Ebay aftermarket and be done with it. |
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03-29-2018, 06:29 PM | #29 |
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Actually yes I went w the after market for everything (front, sides, rear). Cheap? Maybe to some but it was still expensive just for the bumpers and hardware plus paint and installation. At the end of the day, I'm happy w it. Really appreciate the input and write up.
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Do you have any links or examples? Its pretty much hopeless to find something like this in Norway, and im probably looking at around 6000$(converted from NOK) for OEM parts, paint and install here
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06-21-2018, 12:16 PM | #33 | |
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http://www.**********s.com/bmw-f30-pre-lci-bumpers.htm https://www.********.com/front-rear-bumper.html mod.bargains and rw.carbon Last edited by _bdiddyb_; 06-21-2018 at 12:19 PM.. Reason: names |
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