performance vs mtech for e90

chenx15 · 12-16-2010, 08:12 PM

Please help me out. i'm having a hard time choosing between an mtech or performance front bumper for my e90 lci. i don't really care for the fog lights and i find the mtech bumper to be like the lci bumper but without the split bar in the fog lights side so i am a bit bias but opinion and pictures will be greatly appreciated

hipnotic · 12-16-2010, 08:59 PM

mtec

e90fun · 12-16-2010, 11:50 PM

cant go wrong with either.

Dr. G · 12-17-2010, 01:52 AM

mtec

just4kickz · 12-17-2010, 02:07 AM

either way it's gonna look sweet... i'd say go with mtech rear (regular lci diffuser), mtech sides, and performance front

E92-Lighting · 12-17-2010, 06:03 PM

Mtech anytime, it looks much more aggressive and sleek!

spdy330 · 12-17-2010, 06:08 PM

mtech

M3inMG · 12-18-2010, 09:23 PM

I just got on to ask the same question. I want the Mtech sides and back. But i love the m5 lumma front from Construct Auto. Does anyone know about Construct Auto and the fitting?

_shim · 12-19-2010, 01:23 AM

does this mean you're selling your oem lci front bumper? haha if so, PM me!

_shim · 12-19-2010, 01:25 AM

oh, LOL.

i forgot to mention, mtech ftw!

chenx15 · 12-23-2010, 01:12 AM

any side by side pics?

N55 · 12-23-2010, 01:21 AM

Just was in your shoes 1 month ago and finally got my car back with the performance bumper and man I do not regret my decision at all! I freaking love it! I opted out the mtech because so many people have it near me. The mtech looked like just any other car to me because half of the 3 series I see everyday are mtechs. I will post some pics but it is snowing and night out. So maybe better luck tomorrow with the pics.
But IMO either one is a good choice.

Wake27 · 12-23-2010, 03:06 AM

Perf. Everyone has Mtec and it doesn't even look as good.

creaminz · 12-23-2010, 04:21 AM

If you are going to add lips such a STUDIE...then Mtec. If not get the performance...still not many out there...honestly I've never seen one on the road yet.

VTECaddict · 12-23-2010, 04:31 AM

If you must be unique, then Performance. But personally I like the look of Mtech better.

sn0pea · 12-23-2010, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenx15

any side by side pics?

+1
pics or links on where to buy each?

TexasBmw11 · 12-23-2010, 07:39 PM

I love mine. Deff Perfomence bumper

BRAISKI · 12-23-2010, 08:12 PM

\\\M

Pseudo Nim · 12-23-2010, 08:39 PM

Don't get Mtech.

I have it and my car looks like every other fucking 335 out there. Hell, a black 335 with an Mtech kit almost looks more "normal" than a stock one at this point. I am looking to switch to something else...... so do yourself a favour and go with something else.

Maybe even something a bit more exotic, like Hamann, Hartge or Wald or something.

chenx15 · 12-25-2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

Don't get Mtech.

I have it and my car looks like every other fucking 335 out there. Hell, a black 335 with an Mtech kit almost looks more "normal" than a stock one at this point. I am looking to switch to something else...... so do yourself a favour and go with something else.

Maybe even something a bit more exotic, like Hamann, Hartge or Wald or something.

i kind of agree the mtech to me looks like the lci front bumper without the finishing rods. i might go performance way

M3inMG · 12-25-2010, 09:45 PM

Thank you for all the info. After looking in to it. I am going to get the full Mtech kit. I will post pics of front, back and sides before and after, since that is what I have been looking for on here.

sn0pea · 12-25-2010, 11:39 PM

Where are you purchasing them from?

12-16-2010, 08:12 PM	#1
chenx15 Lieutenant 45 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 335i/accord Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: yyz iTrader: (1)	performance vs mtech for e90 Please help me out. i'm having a hard time choosing between an mtech or performance front bumper for my e90 lci. i don't really care for the fog lights and i find the mtech bumper to be like the lci bumper but without the split bar in the fog lights side so i am a bit bias but opinion and pictures will be greatly appreciated
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12-16-2010, 08:59 PM	#2
hipnotic Major General 153 Rep 6,603 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	mtec
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12-16-2010, 11:50 PM	#3
e90fun ('''\(;,,,;)/''') 86 Rep 1,682 Posts Drives: AW 335i e90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA / Santa Rosa, CA iTrader: (14)	cant go wrong with either. __________________ Stock 08` Alpine White E90 335i
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12-17-2010, 01:52 AM	#4
Dr. G Major General 288 Rep 5,064 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [8.84]	mtec __________________ JB4 / OSS Angel Eyes / Downpipes / F1-Racewerks FMIC / Custom Meth Kit / BMS DCI / ER Chargepipe / HKS BOV / BMS Meth Elbow / BMW Performance Exhaust / Carbon Fiber Inlay Quad Tips / 19" Miro 111 / Front Aero Lip / M3 Sides / VRS CSL Trunk / Mtech Rear / DD CF Quad Finned Diffuser / LCI Tails / BBK / Smoked Reflectors / F1 Euphoria LED Interior / License LED's / GT 5000k Corners / 5000k HID Fogs / Air Scoops / LED Turn Signals / FK Silverline Coilovers / HPA endlinks / Vibrant Resonators / Osram CBI 5000k D1S
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12-17-2010, 02:07 AM	#5
just4kickz boku no namae ha... 344 Rep 11,023 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	either way it's gonna look sweet... i'd say go with mtech rear (regular lci diffuser), mtech sides, and performance front __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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12-17-2010, 06:03 PM	#6
E92-Lighting 877 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	Mtech anytime, it looks much more aggressive and sleek!
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12-17-2010, 06:08 PM	#7
spdy330 Major General 537 Rep 6,148 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	mtech __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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12-18-2010, 09:23 PM	#8
M3inMG Captain 50 Rep 734 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Fl iTrader: (9) Garage List 2016 BMW F80 [0.00]	mtech vs performance I just got on to ask the same question. I want the Mtech sides and back. But i love the m5 lumma front from Construct Auto. Does anyone know about Construct Auto and the fitting?
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12-19-2010, 01:23 AM	#9
_shim Major General 148 Rep 6,380 Posts Drives: an e90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 718 iTrader: (5)	does this mean you're selling your oem lci front bumper? haha if so, PM me! __________________ •◡ •
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12-19-2010, 01:25 AM	#10
_shim Major General 148 Rep 6,380 Posts Drives: an e90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 718 iTrader: (5)	oh, LOL. i forgot to mention, mtech ftw! __________________ •◡ •
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12-23-2010, 01:12 AM	#11
chenx15 Lieutenant 45 Rep 545 Posts Drives: 335i/accord Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: yyz iTrader: (1)	any side by side pics?
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12-23-2010, 01:21 AM	#12
N55 ⒸⒺⓇⓉⓘⒻⒾⒺⒹ✬ⓃⒾⓃⒿⒶ 137 Rep 1,476 Posts Drives: 🚀 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2012 BMW 335IS (SOLD) [6.84] 2011 BMW 335XI (SOLD) [4.66] 2008 BMW 335xi (SOLD) [10.00]	Just was in your shoes 1 month ago and finally got my car back with the performance bumper and man I do not regret my decision at all! I freaking love it! I opted out the mtech because so many people have it near me. The mtech looked like just any other car to me because half of the 3 series I see everyday are mtechs. I will post some pics but it is snowing and night out. So maybe better luck tomorrow with the pics. But IMO either one is a good choice.
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12-23-2010, 03:06 AM	#13
Wake27 Lieutenant Colonel 46 Rep 1,681 Posts Drives: '06 330i ZPP ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NoVA missing SoCal iTrader: (1)	Perf. Everyone has Mtec and it doesn't even look as good. __________________ 2006 JB 330i/ZPP/ZSP/I-Drive/Heated Seats/L7/Blacklines/19" Gunmetal V710's on Vredestein Ultrac Sessantas/BMS PBX/Red MFD Scoops/Matte black grilles/Matte black Amber Gone 2.0s/BSW center midrange speaker/35% tint/Black and white roundels
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12-23-2010, 04:21 AM	#14
creaminz Major General 556 Rep 7,704 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (33)	If you are going to add lips such a STUDIE...then Mtec. If not get the performance...still not many out there...honestly I've never seen one on the road yet.
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12-23-2010, 04:31 AM	#15
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 487 Rep 6,066 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	If you must be unique, then Performance. But personally I like the look of Mtech better. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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12-23-2010, 07:39 PM	#17
TexasBmw11 Lieutenant 44 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (4)	I love mine. Deff Perfomence bumper
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12-23-2010, 08:12 PM	#18
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12-23-2010, 08:39 PM	#19
Pseudo Nim twinborific 121 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: fast, sometimes slow Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: i am a citizen of the world iTrader: (9)	Don't get Mtech. I have it and my car looks like every other fucking 335 out there. Hell, a black 335 with an Mtech kit almost looks more "normal" than a stock one at this point. I am looking to switch to something else...... so do yourself a favour and go with something else. Maybe even something a bit more exotic, like Hamann, Hartge or Wald or something. __________________ Doko ni itemo, hito wa tsunagatte iru...
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12-25-2010, 09:45 PM	#21
M3inMG Captain 50 Rep 734 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Fl iTrader: (9) Garage List 2016 BMW F80 [0.00]	Thank you for all the info. After looking in to it. I am going to get the full Mtech kit. I will post pics of front, back and sides before and after, since that is what I have been looking for on here.
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12-25-2010, 11:39 PM	#22
sn0pea Captain 50 Rep 842 Posts Drives: Black 325i 2006 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OK iTrader: (1)	Where are you purchasing them from?
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