E90 LCI: Performance Aero Kit or M-Tech

CSM3 · 10-27-2011, 12:36 PM

Hey guys, looking to get a bodykit for my car.
Would like to know which of the two you prefer!

I'm actually more inclined to the Performance Aero, just because its more rare, and because i already had the M-Tech on my E90 LCI back home so i wanted something different.

The debate is really just the front, as i'm definitely going Performance Aero Side Skirts, and rear bumper.

My car's color is Space Grey
Open to all!

Many Thanks!

Performance Aero Kit

(ALAN* sorry for borrowing ur picture, please let me know if you would like them taken down).

(The infamous* sorry for borrowing ur picture, pm me if you would like them taken down)

carrot · 10-27-2011, 08:26 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=33

Check this guy out.

He has M Sport Front + Performance Sides + Performance Rear/Diffuser.

I think that's what I'm gonna do myself. Cause I like to have fog lights, but I love the performance diffuser.

sbce90 · 10-28-2011, 06:01 AM

LCI Msport front and put on a front lip

PopsnBurbles · 10-28-2011, 02:38 PM

Just like everyone else said, the best of both worlds (at least, IMO...I know kinda contradicting) is Msport front + Perf Rear...

However, if you already have/had an M-sport...Then, there's not much point in getting another one. Why waste $$$ on something you already have?

Get the Performance all around if you wanna feel something (not that you'd actually feel something) different and be one of the 'more rare' 3-series around. (My personal dream for my car is getting performance aero kit)

CSM3 · 11-02-2011, 12:10 AM

Ordered the performance aero kit!

samchoi604 · 11-02-2011, 12:24 AM

For the E90 front, performance all the way. I can't even tell difference between msport and stock on an E90 LCI.

CSM3 · 11-02-2011, 12:32 AM

LOL i honestly find the M-Tech to have a more aggressive front with its sharp lines and all. But yes it is modeled after the stock bumper but with a more pronounced effect.

On the other hand, the performance kit just looks more sporty, and thats the look i wanted with my car!

So now all i have to do is wait for 2 to 3 weeks for BMW to ship from Germany, and another 1 week for it to arrive.

skinrock · 11-02-2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by samchoi604

For the E90 front, performance all the way. I can't even tell difference between msport and stock on an E90 LCI.

The foglights and center "V" are much more pronounced on the mtech. I was of the same opinion until I saw them side by side. That's actually the nice thing about it, it's a clean improvement over stock.

That being said, I actually just ordered the "mixed" combo myself last night. I went with the mtech front with performance sides and rears. Hopefully it doesn't take 3 weeks though

J-Sin · 11-02-2011, 11:10 AM

How much did it cost you to order the kit and did you go through the dealer?

CSM3 · 11-17-2011, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by aznm0nk3y

How much did it cost you to order the kit and did you go through the dealer?

Performance Aero Kit (Front, Rear, Side Skirts)
Bought from Tischer BMW (parts)
Much cheaper than the quote i got from my dealer @ herbchambers BMW of Boston.
Dealt with Evan who is a very friendly chap, there was some lag in communication, which i later found out that Evan had been on leave. Nevertheless, when hes around, Evan promptly replies all mail, and the processing @ Tisher is very efficient. The day that my parts arrived from BMW Germany, Evan had them shipped over to me immediately. Got them 2 days later.
Total time for order from Tisher + delivery from BMW Germany = 2+ Weeks.
Here are some teaser pictures. They won't be installed for another 2 weeks because of thanksgiving holiday.

The boxes:

The rear bumper:

The front bumper + brake ducts for 335i (This is literally how everything looked when i opened the box up)

Sneak peak under all that cushion.

The aero side skirts.

bigboibryan · 01-21-2012, 03:45 PM

is the m-tech kit the same as M aerodynamic kit?

kgroschi · 10-22-2012, 10:31 PM

Dude you never completed this thread! Show us your car with the Kit please!

jeanchristophele · 12-11-2012, 02:09 PM

^bump.

What did you do with your fog lights?

fireline43 · 12-11-2012, 07:38 PM

Its gonna look awesome.

dE91bts · 02-10-2016, 10:14 PM

Would this fit a 07 E91 touring
I'm also looking for a aero kit but not sure what would fit as far as side skirts

F36Vader · 02-18-2016, 09:59 PM

Thinking of doing This exact conversion. Please update the thread would love to see pictures

9krpmrx8 · 07-09-2016, 08:52 PM

Question:

So If I go with the BMW Performance kit I lose my fog lights? And with the M Sport I can keep them?

tetsuo111 · 07-11-2016, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

Question:

So If I go with the BMW Performance kit I lose my fog lights? And with the M Sport I can keep them?

Yes.

9krpmrx8 · 07-12-2016, 03:02 PM

Decisions, decisions. There are not many options for these cars

jamesus · 11-21-2017, 07:13 PM

Does anyone know of any lips that can be put on the performance aero front bumper?

View Poll Results: Which Front Bumper should i go with
BMW Performance Aero Kit	45	60.00%
BMW M Tech Kit	30	40.00%
Voters: 75. You may not vote on this poll

10-27-2011, 12:36 PM	#1
CSM3 Captain 130 Rep 645 Posts Drives: E86 Z4M, F80 M3CS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (8)	E90 LCI: Performance Aero Kit or M-Tech Hey guys, looking to get a bodykit for my car. Would like to know which of the two you prefer! I'm actually more inclined to the Performance Aero, just because its more rare, and because i already had the M-Tech on my E90 LCI back home so i wanted something different. The debate is really just the front, as i'm definitely going Performance Aero Side Skirts, and rear bumper. My car's color is Space Grey Open to all! Many Thanks! Performance Aero Kit (ALAN* sorry for borrowing ur picture, please let me know if you would like them taken down). (The infamous* sorry for borrowing ur picture, pm me if you would like them taken down)
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10-27-2011, 08:26 PM	#2
carrot Private First Class 11 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 11 E90 323i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=33 Check this guy out. He has M Sport Front + Performance Sides + Performance Rear/Diffuser. I think that's what I'm gonna do myself. Cause I like to have fog lights, but I love the performance diffuser. __________________ 11 E90 323i 6MT • AW\|Black\|Satin • BMW Performance Grill • F1 Pinnacle 30 • \|Coded: M3 Digital Speedometer • Corner Light Del • AE-DRL \| • Mtec H7 • Mtec H8 • RDash AE LED V2 • M3 Lip Spoiler • BMW SSK • Gloss Black Roof
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10-28-2011, 06:01 AM	#3
sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	LCI Msport front and put on a front lip
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10-28-2011, 02:38 PM	#4
PopsnBurbles Captain 192 Rep 893 Posts Drives: 135is :) 192/586 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW 135is Coup ... [10.00]	Just like everyone else said, the best of both worlds (at least, IMO...I know kinda contradicting) is Msport front + Perf Rear... However, if you already have/had an M-sport...Then, there's not much point in getting another one. Why waste $$$ on something you already have? Get the Performance all around if you wanna feel something (not that you'd actually feel something) different and be one of the 'more rare' 3-series around. (My personal dream for my car is getting performance aero kit)
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11-02-2011, 12:10 AM	#5
CSM3 Captain 130 Rep 645 Posts Drives: E86 Z4M, F80 M3CS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (8)	Ordered the performance aero kit!
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11-02-2011, 12:24 AM	#6
samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	For the E90 front, performance all the way. I can't even tell difference between msport and stock on an E90 LCI.
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11-02-2011, 12:32 AM	#7
CSM3 Captain 130 Rep 645 Posts Drives: E86 Z4M, F80 M3CS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (8)	LOL i honestly find the M-Tech to have a more aggressive front with its sharp lines and all. But yes it is modeled after the stock bumper but with a more pronounced effect. On the other hand, the performance kit just looks more sporty, and thats the look i wanted with my car! So now all i have to do is wait for 2 to 3 weeks for BMW to ship from Germany, and another 1 week for it to arrive.
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11-02-2011, 11:10 AM	#9
J-Sin The Artist 63 Rep 927 Posts Drives: 2011 E90-LCI & 2008 E82 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Yorktown, VA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2011 BMW 328i [10.00]	How much did it cost you to order the kit and did you go through the dealer? __________________ Betty White - 2011 E90LCI 328i - SOLD Black Betty - 2008 E82 135i
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01-21-2012, 03:45 PM	#11
bigboibryan D. ROSE 4 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: los angeles iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335I [0.00]	is the m-tech kit the same as M aerodynamic kit?
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10-22-2012, 10:31 PM	#12
kgroschi Captain 634 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 08' M5, '09 335i, '18 M3 MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Munich and Los Angeles (O.C.) iTrader: (0)	Dude you never completed this thread! Show us your car with the Kit please!
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12-11-2012, 02:09 PM	#13
jeanchristophele Private First Class 20 Rep 171 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2002 Accord EX V6 H ... [0.00] 2008 335i Convertible [0.00]	Fog lights ^bump. What did you do with your fog lights?
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12-11-2012, 07:38 PM	#14
fireline43 Lieutenant 43 Rep 497 Posts Drives: 2013 Mercedes C250 Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Its gonna look awesome.
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02-10-2016, 10:14 PM	#15
dE91bts New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2007 328i TouringGangMember Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Would this fit a 07 E91 touring I'm also looking for a aero kit but not sure what would fit as far as side skirts
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02-18-2016, 09:59 PM	#16
F36Vader Second Lieutenant 240 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 435i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Thinking of doing This exact conversion. Please update the thread would love to see pictures __________________ 2015 435i xDrive Gran Coupe - Black Sapphire, M Sport, MPPK, MPE RIP; 2015 C63 AMG Coupe - Obsidian Black, 507 Edition RIP; 2009 335i Sedan - Titanium Silver, Sport pkg, Premium pkg, FBO
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07-09-2016, 08:52 PM	#17
9krpmrx8 Clean is the new cool, keep it that way. 808 Rep 1,685 Posts Drives: 11' Alpine White 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Question: So If I go with the BMW Performance kit I lose my fog lights? And with the M Sport I can keep them? __________________ 2011 335i, FBO, N55+ Turbo, full E85, S55 intercooler, etc. 2015 X5 35i Xdrive
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9krpmrx8 Clean is the new cool, keep it that way. 808 Rep 1,685 Posts Drives: 11' Alpine White 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Decisions, decisions. There are not many options for these cars __________________ 2011 335i, FBO, N55+ Turbo, full E85, S55 intercooler, etc. 2015 X5 35i Xdrive
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11-21-2017, 07:13 PM	#20
jamesus New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: windsor locks ct iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know of any lips that can be put on the performance aero front bumper?
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