Problem installing Rep M3 Front Bumper

bumere90 · 01-27-2011, 06:20 PM

Having a problem installing Umnitza M3 front bumper. Do I have to get a different reinforcement bar or something? Because the reinforcement bar sticks out and the bumper won't go all the way inside. Any suggestions or thoughts?

jonerik26 · 01-27-2011, 06:25 PM

the only change that most people had to deal with is taking out the brake ducting and oil cooler ducting which mainly applied to those with a 335i...

no one has had to change anything else, at least from what i've read....

looks like you may have to make some of your own modifications of your own to get the bumper to fit, either to the bumper or car....

bumere90 · 01-27-2011, 09:10 PM

I removed pretty much everything, however the reinforcement bar is preventing and blocking

JL 325i · 01-27-2011, 09:14 PM

then the bumper is messed up..should not be like that

modtheebmw · 01-28-2011, 05:09 AM

theres two types of reinforcement bars. US version is thick (double) and extends down longer. in comparison to cars made in Germany, they are half the size of the bars from cars assembled here in the USA. I had this issue with a bumper and i was forced to buy euro version reinforcemnt bar.

seej333 · 01-28-2011, 11:24 AM

I'm not sure what you're talking about either. I didn't have a problem like this. Can you post some pics?

bumere90 · 01-28-2011, 12:09 PM

bumere90 · 01-28-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by seej333

I'm not sure what you're talking about either. I didn't have a problem like this. Can you post some pics?

where did you get the bumper from?

k3m0-330i · 01-28-2011, 02:09 PM

e92 maybe

bumere90 · 01-28-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by k3m0-330i

e92 maybe

+1 that's what I think too, but the description clearly states E90 Sedan.

TommyLights · 01-28-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by k3m0-330i

e92 maybe

^^+1. That should fit perfectly if you took out the brake/oil cooler ducts. They are on each corner of the car.....

MalM3 · 01-28-2011, 02:26 PM

trial fit man, always trial fit before spraying

I had no issues but my tech had a white knuckle moment trying to get the bumper to fit around the front inner wheel arches

car wasn´t washed

MalM3 · 01-28-2011, 02:26 PM

no way an e92 , look at the grill cutouts ..

bumere90 · 01-28-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tomz_335i

^^+1. That should fit perfectly if you took out the brake/oil cooler ducts. They are on each corner of the car.....

everything is removed

bumere90 · 01-28-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mallard

trial fit man, always trial fit before spraying

I had no issues but my tech had a white knuckle moment trying to get the bumper to fit around the front inner wheel arches

car wasn´t washed

you have a european version E90, I assume US and Euro use different rebars as was stated previously.

deanmc · 01-28-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mallard

trial fit man, always trial fit before spraying

I had no issues but my tech had a white knuckle moment trying to get the bumper to fit around the front inner wheel arches

car wasn´t washed

Mallard, where did you get your bumper from? It looks different than the other ones I've seen here...

bumere90 · 01-28-2011, 03:18 PM

damm

MalM3 · 01-28-2011, 03:28 PM

51 11 7 146 645 euro
51 11 7 146 646 us and korean version

weight differance 2,5 kg heavier on the us version..

hmm, looks like you need the euro carrier then mate.. good luck

--

I got mine at www.schmiedmann.com

I run the workshop there

bumere90 · 01-28-2011, 03:43 PM

Thank you, I am pretty sure this will be helpful for others too.

sterz85 · 01-29-2011, 08:14 AM

damn you got me worried about installing mine now

seej333 · 01-31-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bumere90

where did you get the bumper from?

**********s.com

seej333 · 01-31-2011, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mallard

trial fit man, always trial fit before spraying

I had no issues but my tech had a white knuckle moment trying to get the bumper to fit around the front inner wheel arches

car wasn´t washed

where did you get your vents for the sides? looks good!

01-27-2011, 06:20 PM	#1
bumere90 Grozniy 188 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	Problem installing Rep M3 Front Bumper Having a problem installing Umnitza M3 front bumper. Do I have to get a different reinforcement bar or something? Because the reinforcement bar sticks out and the bumper won't go all the way inside. Any suggestions or thoughts? Last edited by bumere90; 01-29-2011 at 08:45 AM..
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jonerik26 Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,906 Posts Drives: black 335i e90 PRE-LCI Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: somewhere iTrader: (23) Garage List 2007 335i [8.00] 1998 Acura Integra [8.50] 2006 325i [8.00]	the only change that most people had to deal with is taking out the brake ducting and oil cooler ducting which mainly applied to those with a 335i... no one has had to change anything else, at least from what i've read.... looks like you may have to make some of your own modifications of your own to get the bumper to fit, either to the bumper or car.... __________________
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bumere90 Grozniy 188 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	I removed pretty much everything, however the reinforcement bar is preventing and blocking
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JL 325i straight^ 27 Rep 779 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (7)	then the bumper is messed up..should not be like that __________________ Wanting to sell.
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modtheebmw Banned 17 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sunset Beach, Cali iTrader: (1)	theres two types of reinforcement bars. US version is thick (double) and extends down longer. in comparison to cars made in Germany, they are half the size of the bars from cars assembled here in the USA. I had this issue with a bumper and i was forced to buy euro version reinforcemnt bar. Last edited by modtheebmw; 01-28-2011 at 11:44 AM..
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01-28-2011, 11:24 AM	#6
seej333 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [6.00]	I'm not sure what you're talking about either. I didn't have a problem like this. Can you post some pics? __________________ _______________________ \| Dinan Stage 2 \| KW V2 \| VMR V710 \| M3 Bumper Rep \|
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bumere90 Grozniy 188 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (12)
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k3m0-330i Major 73 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albany Ny iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	e92 maybe __________________ Current 2008 M6 e63 v10 6mt Current 2012 e70 x5 35i -jb4 2008 335xi e92- Sold 2007 335i e90 - Sold 2002 Taig / Red / / / M3 - SOLD
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MalM3 4 pot warrior 38 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: E90 318I Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DENMARK iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 e90 [10.00]	trial fit man, always trial fit before spraying I had no issues but my tech had a white knuckle moment trying to get the bumper to fit around the front inner wheel arches car wasn´t washed __________________ Been there, done that, wanna do it again
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bumere90 Grozniy 188 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	damm Last edited by bumere90; 09-30-2012 at 06:19 PM..
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MalM3 4 pot warrior 38 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: E90 318I Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DENMARK iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 e90 [10.00]	51 11 7 146 645 euro 51 11 7 146 646 us and korean version weight differance 2,5 kg heavier on the us version.. hmm, looks like you need the euro carrier then mate.. good luck -- I got mine at www.schmiedmann.com I run the workshop there __________________ Been there, done that, wanna do it again
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bumere90 Grozniy 188 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	Thank you, I am pretty sure this will be helpful for others too.
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01-29-2011, 08:14 AM	#20
sterz85 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 244 Posts Drives: '07 328xi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Troy, MI iTrader: (1)	damn you got me worried about installing mine now
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