M-Sport vs. OEM Aero Lip in Jet Black (PICS INSIDE)

Aphrodisiac · 01-24-2010, 11:24 AM

Guys I was always convinced with the OEM Aero Lip...

But after second thoughts and seeing some Jet Black cars equipped with the M-Sport kit, I really started to like the M-tech front bumper!!

So forgetting about the price, if you had the chance to install either the OEM Aero Lip or the M-Tech front bumper (with optional Carbon Fiber Splitters), which one would you go for?!

M-Sport Kit (M-Tech Bumper):

OEM Aero Lip:

MassBimmer · 01-24-2010, 11:38 AM

You're talking about HUGE differences in price point. You could buy 3 OEM aero lips for the price of 1 bumper. If price isn't an issue, the M-Sport bumper is sick, but the OEM aero lip is still one of my favorite E92 mods...quick, relatively inexpensive and makes a huge difference

lpphreakx06 · 01-24-2010, 12:06 PM

Mtech bumper, maybe without the cf splitters. Although you might pull it off with black.

Craig@SupremePower · 01-24-2010, 12:33 PM

I voted Mtech but u can't really go wrong either way...

Zero.7 · 01-24-2010, 02:36 PM

$$$ not an issue, I'd go Mtech full bumper all the way. I do think the aero lip gives the front a little more aggressive look than the Mtech, but the Mtech overall looks better to me.

Here's mine: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344097

bimmertt · 01-24-2010, 04:06 PM

Mtech looks a bit naked without a lip. If no good lip options come out for the Mtech, I would go aero lip. The vorsteiner splitters look pretty good but they are $$$$.

bm3sofla36 · 01-24-2010, 04:13 PM

oem aero looks mean. do it.

bavarian19 · 01-24-2010, 04:46 PM

msport

samchoi604 · 01-24-2010, 06:09 PM

+1 the aero lip looks more aggressive because the lines from the hood flow right down to the lip. The MSport by itself gives the car a more 'round' and less aggressive look.

However, with splitters the Msport looks better:

This is how it's done. Looks even more aggressive and better than a stock E92 M3.

335iMIAMI · 01-24-2010, 07:01 PM

M sport with splitters looks ridic

GAM3OVR85 · 01-24-2010, 07:16 PM

personally, i prefer the aero lip over the msport

Aphrodisiac · 01-24-2010, 07:25 PM

Guys thanks a lot for your ideas and votes

samchoi604 thanks for your suggestion! You give me an inspiration on the matter

I kinda came up with an understanding of my view:

Aero Lip: Aggressive Look

M-Tech: Subtle Round Look (and special with added fog lights which distinguishes them from Stock bumpers)

M-Tech + Front Splitters: Aggressive + Subtle Round Look

M-Tech + Vorsteiner Splitters: Pure Sex

samchoi604 · 01-24-2010, 09:26 PM

Yep, the MSport + splitters is the best of both worlds. I think either splitters (OEM or Vorsteiner) would look great.. really depends on your own preference. If I had the money, I would go Msport bumper + OEM splitters painted body color. Right now I just have the aero lip on my E92.

akack79 · 01-24-2010, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTL Bimmer

personally, i prefer the aero lip over the msport

+1

forza1976 · 01-24-2010, 11:01 PM

either one, i've had both and liked them equally. Switched to mtech because I hit a cooler in the highway.

go mtech!

ibeclueless · 01-24-2010, 11:36 PM

i like both but aero lip looks more aggressive

OwnAge · 01-25-2010, 12:25 AM

Aero all the way.

no 1 piece lip for mtech, no care.

catch · 01-25-2010, 10:24 AM

i vote the Aero lip (obvs!)

I really like the new Vorsteiner lips for the M-tech though... but that will be pricey no doubt

p.s. nice aero lip pics :P

bribri · 01-25-2010, 10:35 AM

Can't go wrong either way. Both are better than stock.

Bimmer This · 01-25-2010, 03:52 PM

This is a hard one but I would go MTech.

BayMoWe335 · 01-25-2010, 06:39 PM

Aero lip looks so good for the price. M-Tech is expensive and it somehow has that painful plain and stock look without a one piece lip.

I debated M-Sport for so long and decided to save the money and get a real M at some point.

Aero lip all the way...

Darth335 · 01-30-2010, 12:50 AM

Nice!!! That is my car With the aero lip. That was a while ago too. I do like the m-tech, and I would have bought it as a package from the dealer, but not after the fact. If I was going to change out my aero, I would buy a M3 bumper with a cf lip or the amuse bumper.

I bought the aero because it was not that expensive and it was quite easy to put on.

View Poll Results: Which one do you think I should install on my Jet Black 335i?
OEM Aero Lip	41	53.25%
M-Tech Front Bumper	36	46.75%
Voters: 77. You may not vote on this poll

01-24-2010, 11:24 AM	#1
Aphrodisiac Banned 41 Rep 253 Posts Drives: '07 BMW 335i, JB/CR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beirut, LEBANON iTrader: (0)	M-Sport vs. OEM Aero Lip in Jet Black (PICS INSIDE) Guys I was always convinced with the OEM Aero Lip... But after second thoughts and seeing some Jet Black cars equipped with the M-Sport kit, I really started to like the M-tech front bumper!! So forgetting about the price, if you had the chance to install either the OEM Aero Lip or the M-Tech front bumper (with optional Carbon Fiber Splitters), which one would you go for?! *M-Sport Kit (M-Tech Bumper):* *OEM Aero Lip:*
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01-24-2010, 11:38 AM	#2
MassBimmer Major General 306 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	You're talking about HUGE differences in price point. You could buy 3 OEM aero lips for the price of 1 bumper. If price isn't an issue, the M-Sport bumper is sick, but the OEM aero lip is still one of my favorite E92 mods...quick, relatively inexpensive and makes a huge difference
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01-24-2010, 12:06 PM	#3
lpphreakx06 Professional Moose Racer 316 Rep 7,509 Posts Drives: SG 335i E92 RIP + 2015 SS M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (25)	Mtech bumper, maybe without the cf splitters. Although you might pull it off with black. __________________ Visit my blog anytime: http://www.sfpayments.com BMW Dream Team PNW Chapter, member #1 \|HP Autowerks \| AR DESIGN \| BMW PERFORMANCE \| STOP TECH \| Volk Racing\| AMS \| ARKYM
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01-24-2010, 12:33 PM	#4
Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	I voted Mtech but u can't really go wrong either way...
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01-24-2010, 02:36 PM	#5
Zero.7 Colonel 97 Rep 2,415 Posts Drives: F30 340i AW M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (6)	$$$ not an issue, I'd go Mtech full bumper all the way. I do think the aero lip gives the front a little more aggressive look than the Mtech, but the Mtech overall looks better to me. Here's mine: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344097 __________________ '16 f30 AW 340i M-sport 8-speed Auto BMW ///M Performance Power and Sound Kit with Carbon Tips / Gloss Black Performance grilles
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01-24-2010, 04:06 PM	#6
bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (7)	Mtech looks a bit naked without a lip. If no good lip options come out for the Mtech, I would go aero lip. The vorsteiner splitters look pretty good but they are $$$$.
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01-24-2010, 04:13 PM	#7
bm3sofla36 Private First Class 12 Rep 156 Posts Drives: E90 AW Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (1)	oem aero looks mean. do it.
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01-24-2010, 04:46 PM	#8
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	msport
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01-24-2010, 06:09 PM	#9
samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	+1 the aero lip looks more aggressive because the lines from the hood flow right down to the lip. The MSport by itself gives the car a more 'round' and less aggressive look. However, with splitters the Msport looks better: This is how it's done. Looks even more aggressive and better than a stock E92 M3. Last edited by samchoi604; 01-24-2010 at 06:25 PM..
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01-24-2010, 07:01 PM	#10
335iMIAMI Major 26 Rep 1,345 Posts Drives: 2012 CTS-V Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	M sport with splitters looks ridic
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01-24-2010, 07:16 PM	#11
GAM3OVR85 Major General 313 Rep 8,050 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal, QC iTrader: (18) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 2010 Sea-Doo RXT-X 260 [9.00] 2007 E92 328i [10.00]	personally, i prefer the aero lip over the msport __________________ 08 E92 M3/Melbourne Red/6MT/Exec Pack/MDrive/EDC/PDC/19" 220M Mods: VRS Front Lip, HID Angels, KW V3, Stoptech BBK, SS lines, 18" TE37SL, Bastuck Exhaust, MS Air Filter, OEM Aluminum Padels, LED Interior Light 07 E92 328i/Jet Black/Cream Beige Leather/Premium/Step/Heated Seats...check garage!
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01-24-2010, 07:25 PM	#12
Aphrodisiac Banned 41 Rep 253 Posts Drives: '07 BMW 335i, JB/CR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beirut, LEBANON iTrader: (0)	Guys thanks a lot for your ideas and votes samchoi604 thanks for your suggestion! You give me an inspiration on the matter I kinda came up with an understanding of my view: Aero Lip: Aggressive Look M-Tech: Subtle Round Look (and special with added fog lights which distinguishes them from Stock bumpers) M-Tech + Front Splitters: Aggressive + Subtle Round Look M-Tech + Vorsteiner Splitters: Pure Sex
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01-24-2010, 09:26 PM	#13
samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	Yep, the MSport + splitters is the best of both worlds. I think either splitters (OEM or Vorsteiner) would look great.. really depends on your own preference. If I had the money, I would go Msport bumper + OEM splitters painted body color. Right now I just have the aero lip on my E92.
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01-24-2010, 11:01 PM	#15
forza1976 Major General 3398 Rep 6,589 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 49417 and 60610 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2022 BMW M3X [10.00]	either one, i've had both and liked them equally. Switched to mtech because I hit a cooler in the highway. go mtech!
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01-24-2010, 11:36 PM	#16
ibeclueless What 141 Rep 9,325 Posts Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (1)	i like both but aero lip looks more aggressive __________________ E92 328xi Space Gray Aero Lip \| M3 Side Skirts \| CF Performance Spoiler \| ACS Roof \| Gloss Black Grilles \| LUX H8 Angels \| BMW Performance Exhaust My E92 Photos
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01-25-2010, 12:25 AM	#17
OwnAge Gourik 187 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: soon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Innisfil Ontario. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 328i [8.90]	Aero all the way. no 1 piece lip for mtech, no care. __________________
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01-25-2010, 10:24 AM	#18
catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	i vote the Aero lip (obvs!) I really like the new Vorsteiner lips for the M-tech though... but that will be pricey no doubt p.s. nice aero lip pics :P __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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01-25-2010, 10:35 AM	#19
bribri Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: e92 335i Montego Blue Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Long Beach iTrader: (1)	Can't go wrong either way. Both are better than stock.
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01-25-2010, 03:52 PM	#20
Bimmer This Major General 99 Rep 6,473 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster iTrader: (3)	This is a hard one but I would go MTech.
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01-25-2010, 06:39 PM	#21
BayMoWe335 Colonel 1176 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Aero lip looks so good for the price. M-Tech is expensive and it somehow has that painful plain and stock look without a one piece lip. I debated M-Sport for so long and decided to save the money and get a real M at some point. Aero lip all the way...
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01-30-2010, 12:50 AM	#22
Darth335 Captain 64 Rep 706 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (16)	Nice!!! That is my car With the aero lip. That was a while ago too. I do like the m-tech, and I would have bought it as a package from the dealer, but not after the fact. If I was going to change out my aero, I would buy a M3 bumper with a cf lip or the amuse bumper. I bought the aero because it was not that expensive and it was quite easy to put on.
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