which is hotter? M-tech vs Duke (pics)

brandon @ eas · 12-28-2007, 03:07 PM

ya I guess I am being picky, but I have insane OCD, so if something is out of place, or in this case, seeing a little fiberglass ripple, or small crack etc, really stands out and seems to be magnified X10000!!! I just really love OEM fit, and the design of the m-tech's side openings, and that fact that it would eliminate all my scrapping issues!

with a car like johns or magmd's, there is no room for improvement, you lucky bastards!!!

OC Guy · 12-28-2007, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonanix

ya I guess I am being picky, but I have insane OCD, so if something is out of place, or in this case, seeing a little fiberglass ripple, or small crack etc, really stands out and seems to be magnified X10000!!! I just really love OEM fit, and the design of the m-tech's side openings, and that fact that it would eliminate all my scrapping issues!

with a car like johns or magmd's, there is no room for improvement, you lucky bastards!!!

lol, thanks bro, there's always room. You just gotta be content.

As for OCD, you're right, can't beat OEM fit. Go for it. I guess you can change it later with splitters or something. Just wanted to let you know, I think it looks good with the current kit. It's not something I would've chosen, but I can still appreciate it.

imaznumkay · 12-28-2007, 06:15 PM

personally never liked duke's kits, middle opening's wayy to wide and flat to begin with and the splitters just throw the corner lines off.
mtech ftw

WAYNEBO · 12-28-2007, 06:50 PM

mtech, cuz of the fogs. That is the kicker.

myfirstbmw335i · 12-28-2007, 08:18 PM

It was the Dukes, It was the Dukes....

Exclusivs · 12-28-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonanix

inflation...yes. The front alone from our vendors is about $1000. PLUS paint, bring the total to around $1350 or so. I would assume price will drop when it gets to the states, since the e90 mtech front is close to $400 I believe

Sorry, I'm such A newb & STILL confused here lol...

Please go into a little more depth...

Regardless both kit's look HAWT!

LACA335i · 12-28-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonanix

I am debating on taking the costly plunge and doing the M-tech front just so I can run widder wheels in the front, because the duke bumper seems to taper in much more than stock (about .5in on each side)

Please tell why you like whichever one better!

oem m tech it look smooth... duke one look kinda like m5

BMW DIET · 12-28-2007, 11:44 PM

dude you car looks great ! I really dont think you need to change anything but , that my opinion

d3l0n · 02-01-2008, 09:40 AM

I like mtech better, it gives it a mature look. Duke dynamics is indeed more aggressive, so if aggressive you want.. go duke! if you want a bit modest and different, go mtech!

shragon · 02-01-2008, 11:11 AM

m-technic

pdjafari2 · 02-01-2008, 12:00 PM

duke>m tech...

Duke is more aggressive, m tech is too subtle

ScheerSpeed · 02-01-2008, 12:26 PM

M

vu · 02-01-2008, 12:34 PM

OEM M tech

: respect:

E86M · 02-01-2008, 12:50 PM

m tech is hawt

tek818 · 02-01-2008, 01:05 PM

m-tech for SHIZZLE

san~man · 02-01-2008, 01:15 PM

M-tech. At least you know the fitment will be dead on.

LACA335i · 02-01-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by brandon @ eas

I am debating on taking the costly plunge and doing the M-tech front just so I can run widder wheels in the front, because the duke bumper seems to taper in much more than stock (about .5in on each side)

Please tell why you like whichever one better!

Both of them.. i prefer oem mtech.. for luxury.. DUke look is aggressive

AJayE92 · 02-25-2008, 10:33 PM

i love the aggressive look, im going with Duke

choopy · 02-25-2008, 10:49 PM

m!!

nusevad · 02-25-2008, 11:03 PM

Duke FTW

LOLrance · 02-25-2008, 11:03 PM

m tech no questions asked.

KkSc · 02-25-2008, 11:33 PM

M-TECH...

12-28-2007, 03:07 PM	#45
brandon @ eas 517 Rep 3,612 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	ya I guess I am being picky, but I have insane OCD, so if something is out of place, or in this case, seeing a little fiberglass ripple, or small crack etc, really stands out and seems to be magnified X10000!!! I just really love OEM fit, and the design of the m-tech's side openings, and that fact that it would eliminate all my scrapping issues! with a car like johns or magmd's, there is no room for improvement, you lucky bastards!!!
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12-28-2007, 06:15 PM	#47
imaznumkay Major 85 Rep 1,104 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (2)	personally never liked duke's kits, middle opening's wayy to wide and flat to begin with and the splitters just throw the corner lines off. mtech ftw __________________ 2007 E90 335i JB 2010 E90 M3 JRB
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12-28-2007, 06:50 PM	#48
WAYNEBO Captain 41 Rep 668 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	mtech, cuz of the fogs. That is the kicker. __________________ 2007 335i 6MT Coupe, Monaco Blue, RPi Ram Air Scoops, Magnaflow cat-backs, H&R Sport springs, 19" Staggered Miro LM-Rs 2000 F250 V10 Superduty 4WD, K&N intake, Banks Monster exhaust, DR 8" lift w/ Welds on 37s
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12-28-2007, 08:18 PM	#49
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12-28-2007, 11:44 PM	#52
BMW DIET Captain 28 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2007/330coupe/silv/BBSch Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	dude you car looks great ! I really dont think you need to change anything but , that my opinion __________________ Let me see your grillz!!!
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02-01-2008, 09:40 AM	#53
d3l0n I love the ///M3, but I want 550hp ///M5 141 Rep 3,276 Posts Drives: BMW330iE90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i (E90) [9.00]	I like mtech better, it gives it a mature look. Duke dynamics is indeed more aggressive, so if aggressive you want.. go duke! if you want a bit modest and different, go mtech! __________________ .::d3l0n::. FS: OEM SG Side Skirts - Sparkling Graphite - PRE-LCI FS: OEM Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser FS: (SG) E90 OEM Rear Bumper - Sparkling Graphite - Pre-LCI 328/330 i/xi
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02-01-2008, 11:11 AM	#54
shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	m-technic __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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02-01-2008, 12:00 PM	#55
pdjafari2 Private 1 Rep 78 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	duke>m tech... Duke is more aggressive, m tech is too subtle
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02-01-2008, 12:26 PM	#56
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02-01-2008, 12:34 PM	#57
vu vucorp & sons 13 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: chula vista iTrader: (2)	OEM M tech: respect:
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02-01-2008, 12:50 PM	#58
E86M First Lieutenant 16 Rep 393 Posts Drives: E86 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List MK4 VW GTI 1.8 Turbo [0.00] MK1 VW Rabbit GTI ( ... [0.00] E90 335i sedan [0.00] E86 Z4 M Coupe [7.50] E36 325is (Track Car) [0.00]	m tech is hawt __________________
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02-01-2008, 01:05 PM	#59
tek818 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,954 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 M3 ZCP [9.50]	m-tech for SHIZZLE
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02-01-2008, 01:15 PM	#60
san~man Tired 131 Rep 2,673 Posts Drives: BMW-less Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (7)	M-tech. At least you know the fitment will be dead on. __________________ BMW-less
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02-25-2008, 10:33 PM	#62
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02-25-2008, 10:49 PM	#63
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02-25-2008, 11:03 PM	#65
LOLrance The Law. 301 Rep 14,283 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SF / OC iTrader: (17)	m tech no questions asked. __________________
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02-25-2008, 11:33 PM	#66
KkSc Major General 173 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	M-TECH... __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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