M3 Style OR OEM Skirts ?

Belarus · 10-20-2009, 01:23 AM

Looking for input if I should keep M3 Style Skirts OR go back to OEM ? I find OEM skirts gives the car more of clean smoother look.

Cyruz · 10-20-2009, 02:16 AM

m3 with out question

cn555ic · 10-20-2009, 07:28 AM

M3 all the way...I dont understand what your even thinking about

Hedges · 10-20-2009, 07:47 AM

m3

yannisv · 10-20-2009, 07:49 AM

M-Tech!!

Craig@SupremePower · 10-20-2009, 08:51 AM

Mtech..

akack79 · 10-20-2009, 10:55 AM

M-Tech if you want something in between the classy stock look and the aggressive M3 sides.

ToadHollow · 10-20-2009, 11:07 AM

I'm not sure many people realize this, but there actually 4 OEM type versions ........

OEM sport (factory installed to the 335i)
OEM M aero (same as above, but these actually are lower w/ a slight flare)
OEM M3
OEM M-Tech

I have the M aero package. The skirts are maybe a 1/2" lower around, but retain the exact same style as the 335i OEM skirts.

mesropb23 · 10-20-2009, 11:15 AM

I've never even heard of the OEM M Aero

ToadHollow · 10-20-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mesropb23

I've never even heard of the OEM M Aero

It's a package.
Side skirts, rear bumper, rear spoiler & front spoiler. Everyone seems to like the spoiler (which is what most of us have installed) & never realize it's part of the M aero package.

Rear bumper & side skirts all sit lower to flow with the front spoiler. The M aero side skirts flare out a very very minimal amount in comparison to the M3 or M-Tech.

flip4335 · 10-20-2009, 11:18 AM

m3... counterpoint to the smooth lines above it and creates a pleasing dynamic tension, whereas with OEM, everything looks too smooth and rather inert, or bland... my .02

E90 Skye · 10-20-2009, 11:53 AM

I like how the lines on the oem run up slightly and finish off flowing through the trunk line...
however since you do have a HM style lip I would keep the m3 skirts since the front starts off slightly more aggressive anyway.
wish they made m3 rep (e90 style) skirts for non m3 e90s...

Rotary Rasp · 10-20-2009, 02:00 PM

OEM, then sell me your m3 side skirts!

Belarus · 10-20-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

M3 all the way...I dont understand what your even thinking about

LOL.... too bored

.....

Belarus · 10-20-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp

OEM, then sell me your m3 side skirts!

Is your recommendation based on self serving motive

... If I do switch, I'll certainly will keep you in mind. BTW shipping from Toronto Canada to California is frigin pricey...

Belarus · 10-20-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by E90 Skye

I like how the lines on the oem run up slightly and finish off flowing through the trunk line...
however since you do have a HM style lip I would keep the m3 skirts since the front starts off slightly more aggressive anyway.
wish they made m3 rep (e90 style) skirts for non m3 e90s...

That's what I like about OEM .... the flow of lines into rear fender/bumper

M3 rep skirts for non m3 e90s in the works http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=300374

Belarus · 10-20-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yannisv

M-Tech!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

Mtech..

Quote:

Originally Posted by akack79

M-Tech if you want something in between the classy stock look and the aggressive M3 sides.

I've been thinking about this option also... Any one wants to swap ?

Have anyone seen PICs on the forum of AW E92 or E93 with H-Type front lip and M-Tech skirts ?

The other option maybe Hamann, since my front lip and rear diffuser H-CF replicas

Belarus · 10-25-2009, 01:10 PM

BMWGator · 10-25-2009, 09:45 PM

The M3 skirts look good, but for some reason, I think they look better on an aggressively-modified E92 coupe.

Do not go back to plain OEM skirts...too dull and boring.

Do not get Hamann skirts...they don't flow smoothly with the lines of the car.

M-Tech skirts (always go with the OEM M-Tech ones, not the replica ones) would be perfect for your car...flows smoothly and adds a nice touch of aggressiveness, too.

catch · 10-25-2009, 10:59 PM

most pointless thread ever... theres no competition here, the oem are boring compared to the m3!!

m3 FTW

Belarus · 10-25-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWGator

The M3 skirts look good, but for some reason, I think they look better on an aggressively-modified E92 coupe.

Do not go back to plain OEM skirts...too dull and boring.

Do not get Hamann skirts...they don't flow smoothly with the lines of the car.

M-Tech skirts (always go with the OEM M-Tech ones, not the replica ones) would be perfect for your car...flows smoothly and adds a nice touch of aggressiveness, too.

Thank you for the great input

adamaster · 10-26-2009, 10:57 AM

M3

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akack79 Brigadier General 144 Rep 3,161 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: T E X A S iTrader: (18)	M-Tech if you want something in between the classy stock look and the aggressive M3 sides. __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT ZCP
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10-20-2009, 11:07 AM	#8
ToadHollow Once upon a time ...... 279 Rep 5,048 Posts Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Asti, Italy & Austin, Texas iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [8.00]	I'm not sure many people realize this, but there actually 4 OEM type versions ........ OEM sport (factory installed to the 335i) OEM M aero (same as above, but these actually are lower w/ a slight flare) OEM M3 OEM M-Tech I have the M aero package. The skirts are maybe a 1/2" lower around, but retain the exact same style as the 335i OEM skirts. __________________ Last edited by ToadHollow; 10-20-2009 at 11:23 AM..
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10-20-2009, 11:15 AM	#9
mesropb23 Lieutenant 30 Rep 594 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (6)	I've never even heard of the OEM M Aero
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flip4335 General Nuisance in a Private Conveyance 77 Rep 1,907 Posts Drives: like it's rented Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: behind the wheel iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW e90 335i [7.30]	m3... counterpoint to the smooth lines above it and creates a pleasing dynamic tension, whereas with OEM, everything looks too smooth and rather inert, or bland... my .02
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E90 Skye Lieutenant 34 Rep 499 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, Texas iTrader: (1)	I like how the lines on the oem run up slightly and finish off flowing through the trunk line... however since you do have a HM style lip I would keep the m3 skirts since the front starts off slightly more aggressive anyway. wish they made m3 rep (e90 style) skirts for non m3 e90s...
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10-20-2009, 02:00 PM	#13
Rotary Rasp Lieutenant Colonel 242 Rep 1,857 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal - Torrance iTrader: (6)	OEM, then sell me your m3 side skirts!
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10-25-2009, 01:10 PM	#18
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BMWGator Captain 16 Rep 653 Posts Drives: 2008 E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	The M3 skirts look good, but for some reason, I think they look better on an aggressively-modified E92 coupe. Do not go back to plain OEM skirts...too dull and boring. Do not get Hamann skirts...they don't flow smoothly with the lines of the car. M-Tech skirts (always go with the OEM M-Tech ones, not the replica ones) would be perfect for your car...flows smoothly and adds a nice touch of aggressiveness, too. __________________ =============================== ===============================
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