E92 lci finisher rods removal?

aw328 · 10-16-2010, 09:56 PM

I've searched the forum but all I could find were instructions on how to remove the finisher rods on E90s. Does anyone know whether the finisher rods on the e92 lci non msport bumper are removed the same way? Im planning to paint them black.

Heres a pic for reference:

dgoldstein328i · 10-17-2010, 04:33 PM

im thinking about the same thing but cant find anything about the 2011 e92 finisher rods

DieselDiner · 10-17-2010, 05:02 PM

It appears from online parts guides that the finisher rod on your car goes on the same as the E90 (from the front). Here's an image (part #3 in the schematic):

JayKay335i · 10-17-2010, 05:08 PM

Pull. Out and downward if I remember correctly. Put tape on anything they may hit if they go flying off. I got a little scratch pulling mine off.

aw328 · 10-17-2010, 05:32 PM

thanks guys i"m gonna go give this a try

aw328 · 11-15-2010, 02:20 AM

just an update for those wondering:

so i decided to let the bodyshop take care of it, had it painted professionally. Here's what it looks like now, sorry for horrible picture, its from my iphone in shitty light:

1QuikWS6 · 11-15-2010, 03:42 AM

I hadn't really paid attention to the 2011 design - so now all E92's get the finisher rods with regular front, and only delete with MSport bumper?

Hell, most people that have E90's with them either want them gone or paint them...

Mebbe BMW should send out a survey to BMW owners to see likes/dislikes, or possibly persuse the myriad of forums to see what customers like/dislike instead of letting some artsy-fartsy designer do what he thinks is right.

Glad my 09 E92 doesn't have them

aw328 · 11-15-2010, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

I hadn't really paid attention to the 2011 design - so now all E92's get the finisher rods with regular front, and only delete with MSport bumper?

Hell, most people that have E90's with them either want them gone or paint them...

Mebbe BMW should send out a survey to BMW owners to see likes/dislikes, or possibly persuse the myriad of forums to see what customers like/dislike instead of letting some artsy-fartsy designer do what he thinks is right.

Glad my 09 E92 doesn't have them

Yeah, they come with all the regular fronts, and worse its in this ugly silver color. Probably gonna convert to the msport bumper later on.

wrickem · 11-15-2010, 07:56 AM

It looks 200% better now. I still can't figure out why BMW would put them on the E92 for its update when they took them OFF the e46 for its update!
They were the whole reason I ended up with the M-sport package this time.

jmkworld · 11-17-2010, 09:15 PM

are you able to upload any more pics?!

aw328 · 11-17-2010, 09:58 PM

ill upload better quality ones wen iget a chance

Andy M · 11-18-2010, 02:45 AM

I updated the DIY since I found an easier way to do it: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28099

I just replaced mine last weekend with the matte black ones.

jmkworld · 11-22-2010, 02:34 PM

were you able to upload anymore pics. and removing these from the bumper is extremely difficult compared to taking out the kidney grilles!

aw328 · 11-22-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jmkworld

were you able to upload anymore pics. and removing these from the bumper is extremely difficult compared to taking out the kidney grilles!

sry, been a bit busy, here u are:

Psylight · 11-23-2010, 05:12 PM

Although I dont like the rods, that looks way better. M sport, however, seems to be in your near future perhaps.

fububoi83 · 02-07-2011, 10:04 PM

I really really wanna do this but couldn't find the DIY for LCI e92 335i.
Does anyone know who sells this black finisher rods / finishing rods / accent bar / finish panel? (so many diff. names

)

aw328 · 02-07-2011, 10:40 PM

im not sure if any place has these for sale, but i just got them painted at a bodyshop.

a4moda · 02-07-2011, 10:43 PM

I might be the odd ball out, but I really like the paint-match WHITE.

But I get'it I'm redneck. I'll be the first to admit.

Still, I liked it white better.
It's your car though. If you're happy, you're happy.

Congrats on the modification

fububoi83 · 02-08-2011, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aw328

im not sure if any place has these for sale, but i just got them painted at a bodyshop.

how much did u pay for all if u don't mind asking

fububoi83 · 02-08-2011, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a4moda

I might be the odd ball out, but I really like the paint-match WHITE.

But I get'it I'm redneck. I'll be the first to admit.

Still, I liked it white better.
It's your car though. If you're happy, you're happy.

Congrats on the modification

can u post up some pics? thx

gaifaun · 02-08-2011, 03:06 AM

I see hints of UBC and continental Center! lol

yeah best to paint it. I'll DIY it myself in spring when its warmer

aw328 · 02-10-2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fububoi83

how much did u pay for all if u don't mind asking

i paid 100, i know it sounds kind of expensive for two pieces of trim but the quality was really good. U can probably find a place for cheaper or DIY with plastic dip

10-16-2010, 09:56 PM	#1
aw328 Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 328xi [0.00] 2007 328xi [0.00]	E92 lci finisher rods removal? I've searched the forum but all I could find were instructions on how to remove the finisher rods on E90s. Does anyone know whether the finisher rods on the e92 lci non msport bumper are removed the same way? Im planning to paint them black. Heres a pic for reference: Attached Images __________________ 2011 E92 328xi [ Steptronic . Alpine White . Coral Red w/ Burl Walnut . Nav . Sport . Premium . Executive . harmon/kardon . Comfort Access . Black High Gloss Trim . 9500ix ] [ KW v1 . Avant Garde m310 . remus sport exhaust . 15% tint . acs roof spoiler . painted reflectors . cf emblems . glossy black roof . bmw performance grills . mtec d1s 6000k . gp thunders 8500k v2 fogs . mtec v2 plate led lights . led interior lights . carbon fiber interior trim . 20mm rear spacers ]
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dgoldstein328i Lieutenant 71 Rep 499 Posts Drives: Black E92 328i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Parkland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Bmw 328i [8.00]	im thinking about the same thing but cant find anything about the 2011 e92 finisher rods __________________
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JayKay335i Banned 200 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	Pull. Out and downward if I remember correctly. Put tape on anything they may hit if they go flying off. I got a little scratch pulling mine off.
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aw328 Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 328xi [0.00] 2007 328xi [0.00]	thanks guys i"m gonna go give this a try __________________ 2011 E92 328xi [ Steptronic . Alpine White . Coral Red w/ Burl Walnut . Nav . Sport . Premium . Executive . harmon/kardon . Comfort Access . Black High Gloss Trim . 9500ix ] [ KW v1 . Avant Garde m310 . remus sport exhaust . 15% tint . acs roof spoiler . painted reflectors . cf emblems . glossy black roof . bmw performance grills . mtec d1s 6000k . gp thunders 8500k v2 fogs . mtec v2 plate led lights . led interior lights . carbon fiber interior trim . 20mm rear spacers ]
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aw328 Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 328xi [0.00] 2007 328xi [0.00]	just an update for those wondering: so i decided to let the bodyshop take care of it, had it painted professionally. Here's what it looks like now, sorry for horrible picture, its from my iphone in shitty light: Attached Images __________________ 2011 E92 328xi [ Steptronic . Alpine White . Coral Red w/ Burl Walnut . Nav . Sport . Premium . Executive . harmon/kardon . Comfort Access . Black High Gloss Trim . 9500ix ] [ KW v1 . Avant Garde m310 . remus sport exhaust . 15% tint . acs roof spoiler . painted reflectors . cf emblems . glossy black roof . bmw performance grills . mtec d1s 6000k . gp thunders 8500k v2 fogs . mtec v2 plate led lights . led interior lights . carbon fiber interior trim . 20mm rear spacers ]
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DieselDiner Lieutenant Colonel 505 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Home iTrader: (2)	It appears from online parts guides that the finisher rod on your car goes on the same as the E90 (from the front). Here's an image (part #3 in the schematic):
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wrickem Should be working 2251 Rep 3,833 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	It looks 200% better now. I still can't figure out why BMW would put them on the E92 for its update when they took them OFF the e46 for its update! They were the whole reason I ended up with the M-sport package this time. __________________ ______________________________________________ Currently hoarding cars - '24 840, '19 911, 07 M6 , ‘23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch, ‘24 Bronco Heritage
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aw328 Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 328xi [0.00] 2007 328xi [0.00]	ill upload better quality ones wen iget a chance __________________ 2011 E92 328xi [ Steptronic . Alpine White . Coral Red w/ Burl Walnut . Nav . Sport . Premium . Executive . harmon/kardon . Comfort Access . Black High Gloss Trim . 9500ix ] [ KW v1 . Avant Garde m310 . remus sport exhaust . 15% tint . acs roof spoiler . painted reflectors . cf emblems . glossy black roof . bmw performance grills . mtec d1s 6000k . gp thunders 8500k v2 fogs . mtec v2 plate led lights . led interior lights . carbon fiber interior trim . 20mm rear spacers ]
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Andy M 81 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 335i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	I updated the DIY since I found an easier way to do it: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28099 I just replaced mine last weekend with the matte black ones.
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Psylight Brigadier General 92 Rep 3,486 Posts Drives: Space Gray E92 M 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Diamond Bar ,California iTrader: (12)	Although I dont like the rods, that looks way better. M sport, however, seems to be in your near future perhaps. __________________
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aw328 Second Lieutenant 51 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 328xi [0.00] 2007 328xi [0.00]	im not sure if any place has these for sale, but i just got them painted at a bodyshop. __________________ 2011 E92 328xi [ Steptronic . Alpine White . Coral Red w/ Burl Walnut . Nav . Sport . Premium . Executive . harmon/kardon . Comfort Access . Black High Gloss Trim . 9500ix ] [ KW v1 . Avant Garde m310 . remus sport exhaust . 15% tint . acs roof spoiler . painted reflectors . cf emblems . glossy black roof . bmw performance grills . mtec d1s 6000k . gp thunders 8500k v2 fogs . mtec v2 plate led lights . led interior lights . carbon fiber interior trim . 20mm rear spacers ]
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a4moda Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I might be the odd ball out, but I really like the paint-match WHITE. But I get'it I'm redneck. I'll be the first to admit. Still, I liked it white better. It's your car though. If you're happy, you're happy. Congrats on the modification
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