M3 Replica front end

BoondogUK · 12-06-2012, 10:42 AM

The perennial 'What do you want for christmas' conversations have been coming up... and like normal, I can't think of anything...

I was looking around for a set of splitters and came across this...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERI...item35c0c1fc32

Vendor seems to get a lot of good reviews, and its one hell of a good price...

Has anyone taken the plunge with these guys?

I can't quite work out whether or not my SE fogs would fit or if I would need new fogs (anything else?) to fit...

Any thoughts?

DuckySpud · 12-07-2012, 09:39 AM

I've never seen that buyer before, but for it painted and delivered for around £250 it seems a bargain! Might have to consider it myself

As for fog lights, looks like it takes the fogs from the mtech bumper so you'd need those as well. Not sure if you'd need adaptors or anything for them though sorry

stabmacho90 · 12-07-2012, 10:40 AM

I believe Ross 320d also have this bumper on sale. Try him perhaps and see what kind of deal you got?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=776315

BoondogUK · 12-08-2012, 06:40 AM

Have taken the plunge... Will let you know how it works out...

DuckySpud · 12-08-2012, 07:37 AM

Did you get the one off eBay? I'd be greatful for photos and a little review of it, does look a bargain! Have you asked for them to paint it too or are you going to sort it yourself?

DuckySpud · 12-08-2012, 07:56 AM

Price has now more than doubled on eBay

BoondogUK · 12-08-2012, 12:38 PM

Yeah... Painted and delivered for £243...

Will let you know how it all works out

BoondogUK · 12-22-2012, 03:51 PM

Part has arrived!

Have some pics I will upload soon... Just waiting on delivery of my new fogs before I
can put it on... Unless you can fit the fogs without taking it back off again?!

Paint looks good, quality looks nice... Will have to wait till I fit it to comment on the overall fit

All in all, happy so far!

Excited !

DuckySpud · 12-22-2012, 04:22 PM

You got any photos of it now before its fitted? Good luck getting it on, let us know how it goes.

Ive just checked and the price has come back down a bit but still more than you paid

stabmacho90 · 12-22-2012, 05:14 PM

can you fit the foglight later after fitting the bumper?? or do you need to remove the bumper first b4 installing the foglight? please update on what you have done. curious to know too

BoondogUK · 12-23-2012, 03:25 AM

Pictures arent that flash...

Will see if I can get a better front on view.

With the weather as bad as it is, I may end up waiting for the spots regardless...

But in the flesh paint job looks good, arrived well packed and all I want to do is put it on!

BoondogUK · 12-23-2012, 03:53 AM

Ok, some new ones... Excuse harry the caterpillar!

Left and right grills just resting in there for the pics

Its a bit dusty and could use a clean... So smudges are me, rather than the paint...

DuckySpud · 12-23-2012, 08:15 AM

Nice, looks spot on and really good quality

Lets just hope the fitment is spot on aswell now...

golfmck1980 · 12-23-2012, 02:40 PM

That looks awesome

mistryn · 12-23-2012, 03:33 PM

How much did the fog lights set you back?

F31-340i · 12-23-2012, 04:06 PM

interesting, is the paint a good match?

would it be easy to cut new holes for front pdc, and are there any markings fir cut outs for the xenon washers?

BoondogUK · 12-23-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mistryn

How much did the fog lights set you back?

Got a set of oem 2nd hand £40 delivered

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Originally Posted by ///ajd

interesting, is the paint a good match?

would it be easy to cut new holes for front pdc, and are there any markings fir cut outs for the xenon washers?

Colour match looks good... Will have a look tomorrow for any markings for the washers... I dont have front pdc, nor xenons... So fine for me...

MEGA · 12-23-2012, 05:32 PM

If fitments perfect then that price was an absolute steal!

Greg330 · 12-24-2012, 05:23 AM

Looks good, shame they don't do them for the E92!!

P 5UML · 12-24-2012, 07:23 AM

bargain mate!!!!

looks very good quality! hopefully fitment is good too!!! cant wait to see pics once its on!

BoondogUK · 12-24-2012, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///ajd

interesting, is the paint a good match?

would it be easy to cut new holes for front pdc, and are there any markings fir cut outs for the xenon washers?

Had a look, no marks on the inside for pdc or washer... But am sure you could make a template from your current one if keen...

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

If fitments perfect then that price was an absolute steal!

Quote:

Originally Posted by P 5UML

bargain mate!!!!

looks very good quality! hopefully fitment is good too!!! cant wait to see pics once its on!

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfmck1980

That looks awesome

It seems a steal, just need the fogs to arrive and it to stop raining!

There will be plenty of pics once fitted

bsd · 12-26-2012, 09:44 AM

Just saw this thread. Fitted mine a couple of weeks ago:

The fit and finish is good, but I ve had to disconnect my headlamp washers for the time being as there is not enough width in the area of the bumper for the original washer caps. I'm going to look into M3 washer jets. Reasonably happy.

12-06-2012, 10:42 AM	#1
BoondogUK Captain 28 Rep 901 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue e90 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0)	M3 Replica front end The perennial 'What do you want for christmas' conversations have been coming up... and like normal, I can't think of anything... I was looking around for a set of splitters and came across this... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-SERI...item35c0c1fc32 Vendor seems to get a lot of good reviews, and its one hell of a good price... Has anyone taken the plunge with these guys? I can't quite work out whether or not my SE fogs would fit or if I would need new fogs (anything else?) to fit... Any thoughts? __________________ Pre LCI Monaco Blue e90, iDrive, 18" 220M reps, M3 Front Bumper, LCI headlights, Darklines, Eibach Pro Kit [Build Thread] ICE: DLS R4s, Gladen HG-201BMW-3, Alpine PDX 4.100
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12-07-2012, 09:39 AM	#2
DuckySpud Captain 23 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 320D Touring Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1)	I've never seen that buyer before, but for it painted and delivered for around £250 it seems a bargain! Might have to consider it myself As for fog lights, looks like it takes the fogs from the mtech bumper so you'd need those as well. Not sure if you'd need adaptors or anything for them though sorry
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12-07-2012, 10:40 AM	#3
stabmacho90 Private First Class 3 Rep 176 Posts Drives: BMW 320i 2005 55 plate black Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I believe Ross 320d also have this bumper on sale. Try him perhaps and see what kind of deal you got? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=776315
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12-08-2012, 06:40 AM	#4
BoondogUK Captain 28 Rep 901 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue e90 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0)	Have taken the plunge... Will let you know how it works out... __________________ Pre LCI Monaco Blue e90, iDrive, 18" 220M reps, M3 Front Bumper, LCI headlights, Darklines, Eibach Pro Kit [Build Thread] ICE: DLS R4s, Gladen HG-201BMW-3, Alpine PDX 4.100
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12-08-2012, 07:37 AM	#5
DuckySpud Captain 23 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 320D Touring Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1)	Did you get the one off eBay? I'd be greatful for photos and a little review of it, does look a bargain! Have you asked for them to paint it too or are you going to sort it yourself?
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12-08-2012, 07:56 AM	#6
DuckySpud Captain 23 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 320D Touring Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1)	Price has now more than doubled on eBay
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12-08-2012, 12:38 PM	#7
BoondogUK Captain 28 Rep 901 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue e90 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0)	Yeah... Painted and delivered for £243... Will let you know how it all works out __________________ Pre LCI Monaco Blue e90, iDrive, 18" 220M reps, M3 Front Bumper, LCI headlights, Darklines, Eibach Pro Kit [Build Thread] ICE: DLS R4s, Gladen HG-201BMW-3, Alpine PDX 4.100
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12-22-2012, 03:51 PM	#8
BoondogUK Captain 28 Rep 901 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue e90 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0)	Part has arrived! Have some pics I will upload soon... Just waiting on delivery of my new fogs before I can put it on... Unless you can fit the fogs without taking it back off again?! Paint looks good, quality looks nice... Will have to wait till I fit it to comment on the overall fit All in all, happy so far! Excited ! __________________ Pre LCI Monaco Blue e90, iDrive, 18" 220M reps, M3 Front Bumper, LCI headlights, Darklines, Eibach Pro Kit [Build Thread] ICE: DLS R4s, Gladen HG-201BMW-3, Alpine PDX 4.100
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12-22-2012, 04:22 PM	#9
DuckySpud Captain 23 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 320D Touring Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1)	You got any photos of it now before its fitted? Good luck getting it on, let us know how it goes. Ive just checked and the price has come back down a bit but still more than you paid
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12-22-2012, 05:14 PM	#10
stabmacho90 Private First Class 3 Rep 176 Posts Drives: BMW 320i 2005 55 plate black Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	can you fit the foglight later after fitting the bumper?? or do you need to remove the bumper first b4 installing the foglight? please update on what you have done. curious to know too
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12-23-2012, 03:25 AM	#11
BoondogUK Captain 28 Rep 901 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue e90 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0)	Pictures arent that flash... Will see if I can get a better front on view. With the weather as bad as it is, I may end up waiting for the spots regardless... But in the flesh paint job looks good, arrived well packed and all I want to do is put it on! __________________ Pre LCI Monaco Blue e90, iDrive, 18" 220M reps, M3 Front Bumper, LCI headlights, Darklines, Eibach Pro Kit [Build Thread] ICE: DLS R4s, Gladen HG-201BMW-3, Alpine PDX 4.100
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12-23-2012, 03:53 AM	#12
BoondogUK Captain 28 Rep 901 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue e90 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gloucestershire iTrader: (0)	Ok, some new ones... Excuse harry the caterpillar! Left and right grills just resting in there for the pics Its a bit dusty and could use a clean... So smudges are me, rather than the paint... __________________ Pre LCI Monaco Blue e90, iDrive, 18" 220M reps, M3 Front Bumper, LCI headlights, Darklines, Eibach Pro Kit [Build Thread] ICE: DLS R4s, Gladen HG-201BMW-3, Alpine PDX 4.100
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12-23-2012, 08:15 AM	#13
DuckySpud Captain 23 Rep 662 Posts Drives: 320D Touring Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1)	Nice, looks spot on and really good quality Lets just hope the fitment is spot on aswell now...
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12-23-2012, 02:40 PM	#14
golfmck1980 Private First Class 1 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 320 msport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	That looks awesome
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12-23-2012, 03:33 PM	#15
mistryn Colonel 147 Rep 2,048 Posts Drives: BMW 335D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mids iTrader: (8)	How much did the fog lights set you back?
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12-23-2012, 04:06 PM	#16
F31-340i Colonel 156 Rep 2,475 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Touring Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ... iTrader: (1)	interesting, is the paint a good match? would it be easy to cut new holes for front pdc, and are there any markings fir cut outs for the xenon washers? __________________ 340i F31
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12-23-2012, 05:32 PM	#18
MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	If fitments perfect then that price was an absolute steal! __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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12-24-2012, 05:23 AM	#19
Greg330 Major 67 Rep 1,273 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	Looks good, shame they don't do them for the E92!!
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12-24-2012, 07:23 AM	#20
P 5UML Lieutenant Colonel 72 Rep 1,646 Posts Drives: E39 M5 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: London iTrader: (1)	bargain mate!!!! looks very good quality! hopefully fitment is good too!!! cant wait to see pics once its on! __________________ Instagram @p5uml
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12-26-2012, 09:44 AM	#22
bsd Enlisted Member 6 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW 330d M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Angus iTrader: (0)	Just saw this thread. Fitted mine a couple of weeks ago: The fit and finish is good, but I ve had to disconnect my headlamp washers for the time being as there is not enough width in the area of the bumper for the original washer caps. I'm going to look into M3 washer jets. Reasonably happy.
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