Thoughts on an eBay M3 Replica Front Bumper w/ Ducts?

Duck360198 · 02-03-2013, 08:38 AM

So I'm extremely tempted to pull the trigger on this replica front bumper on eBay: Go type in 271097910115

It looks like it fits the 330i even though the description is confusing on compatibility. It's extremely appealing because of the price and options. No vendor on here sells the bumper with ducts already installed and the eBay one is still a few bucks cheaper than the vendors.

If more people had purchased this on eBay I'd buy in a second but was wondering what others thoughts were on this. At first glance, any thoughts on quality, or what you think could be expected of fitment? I know SOME adjustment may be required but I concerned about opening a can of worms with something like this.

atown88 · 02-03-2013, 09:25 AM

That looks pretty clean. I've seen a ton of set ups ran from ebay bumpers. The m3 front is replicated so much, I don't think this is much of a risk.

Maaarkk · 02-03-2013, 10:32 AM

Was looking at a m3 rep front bumper on ebay as well, looks good.. I'd go for it

kitkat1723 · 02-03-2013, 10:41 AM

On this topic, this looks like there are no headlight washers...is that something you can delete?

Duck360198 · 02-03-2013, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by atown88

That looks pretty clean. I've seen a ton of set ups ran from ebay bumpers. The m3 front is replicated so much, I don't think this is much of a risk.

That was my initial thought too. To be honest, I don't think I've seen a crap job with this bumper on anyone's car so I feel like it's a pretty safe bet.

Duck360198 · 02-03-2013, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kitkat1723

On this topic, this looks like there are no headlight washers...is that something you can delete?

You may want to type in E90 M3 bumper and see what you come up with because there are quite a few vendors that sell this on eBay. I just looked specifically for one that had ducts already installed, NO PDC in teh front and NO headlight washers.

kitkat1723 · 02-03-2013, 10:44 AM

Yea but I want the ducts lol I hate how the fog lights look. Might as well go with mtech then

diplomat128 · 03-25-2013, 10:45 PM

I'm not going to lie this looks great! And it's made from PP not fiberglass. I wonder if they make them for e92s...

chau · 03-26-2013, 08:57 AM

It's been done by a user here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=633533&page=2

Pictures are on page 4 or for the lazy: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...6&postcount=80

diplomat128 · 03-26-2013, 10:36 AM

I'm considering this bumper, its ABS Plastic but it's pretty barebones. I'm gonna buy the M3 ducts from ECS Tuning so that'll come up pretty much to 120$ for both ducts + 400$ shipped for the bumper. Now I'm wondering if it even comes with the center grill... If not where can I buy the center grill?

roccob1123 · 03-26-2013, 02:41 PM

Why wouldn't you guys for that price get one from jgmods. They are definitely more reliable than anything off of ebay.

4doorbmwpower · 03-26-2013, 06:25 PM

ooo oooooo let me chime in!!!!! I JUST BOUGHT IT!!! flawless fitment and i love it... my favorite mod and i have thousands in my car!

4doorbmwpower · 03-26-2013, 06:27 PM

purchased the same one, from same company, it was just perfect make sure your paint shop knows it requires extra prepping to get that releasing agent off and make it take the paint. but as i said almost ZERO fitment issues, some of the underside bolts are a little tight but it looks factory for the most part also makes your intercooler pop like no other! mine was partially shielded by my OEM front end and with the installation of the M3 front end my car actually stays cooler much longer due to airflow to my FMIC

JGMODS · 03-27-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by roccob1123

Why wouldn't you guys for that price get one from jgmods. They are definitely more reliable than anything off of ebay.

Thanks for the support Rocco

Guys something I just noticed, if you look at the very first post the picture of the m3 style front bumper "installed" on the white E9x.. The "ducts" look rather Photoshopped to me.. Just my 2 cents.

Best,
Jay

02-03-2013, 08:38 AM	#1
Duck360198 Lieutenant Colonel 260 Rep 1,897 Posts Drives: 2018 F30 340i Laguna Seca Blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cin City iTrader: (8)	Thoughts on an eBay M3 Replica Front Bumper w/ Ducts? So I'm extremely tempted to pull the trigger on this replica front bumper on eBay: Go type in 271097910115 It looks like it fits the 330i even though the description is confusing on compatibility. It's extremely appealing because of the price and options. No vendor on here sells the bumper with ducts already installed and the eBay one is still a few bucks cheaper than the vendors. If more people had purchased this on eBay I'd buy in a second but was wondering what others thoughts were on this. At first glance, any thoughts on quality, or what you think could be expected of fitment? I know SOME adjustment may be required but I concerned about opening a can of worms with something like this.
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02-03-2013, 09:25 AM	#2
atown88 Major 46 Rep 1,487 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Auburn iTrader: (0)	That looks pretty clean. I've seen a ton of set ups ran from ebay bumpers. The m3 front is replicated so much, I don't think this is much of a risk.
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Maaarkk Captain 37 Rep 738 Posts Drives: E92/E63 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: N.Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 E63 645CI [0.00] 2007 Bmw E92 [10.00]	Was looking at a m3 rep front bumper on ebay as well, looks good.. I'd go for it
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kitkat1723 Lieutenant 48 Rep 506 Posts Drives: e90 325i - sold Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Round Lake, IL iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 E90 325i [9.50]	On this topic, this looks like there are no headlight washers...is that something you can delete?
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kitkat1723 Lieutenant 48 Rep 506 Posts Drives: e90 325i - sold Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Round Lake, IL iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 E90 325i [9.50]	Yea but I want the ducts lol I hate how the fog lights look. Might as well go with mtech then
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diplomat128 Private 5 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Montreal, QC / Sydney, NSW iTrader: (0)	I'm not going to lie this looks great! And it's made from PP not fiberglass. I wonder if they make them for e92s...
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03-26-2013, 08:57 AM	#9
chau Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	It's been done by a user here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=633533&page=2 Pictures are on page 4 or for the lazy: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...6&postcount=80
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03-26-2013, 10:36 AM	#10
diplomat128 Private 5 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Montreal, QC / Sydney, NSW iTrader: (0)	I'm considering this bumper, its ABS Plastic but it's pretty barebones. I'm gonna buy the M3 ducts from ECS Tuning so that'll come up pretty much to 120$ for both ducts + 400$ shipped for the bumper. Now I'm wondering if it even comes with the center grill... If not where can I buy the center grill? __________________ 2009 BMW 335i e92 --- Black Sapphire Metallic / Coral Red Dakota / iDrive / Sport Package / Comfort Access
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roccob1123 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Coupe Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Why wouldn't you guys for that price get one from jgmods. They are definitely more reliable than anything off of ebay. Last edited by roccob1123; 03-26-2013 at 02:52 PM..
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4doorbmwpower Captain 62 Rep 954 Posts Drives: Montego Blue E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (3)	ooo oooooo let me chime in!!!!! I JUST BOUGHT IT!!! flawless fitment and i love it... my favorite mod and i have thousands in my car!
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03-26-2013, 06:27 PM	#13
4doorbmwpower Captain 62 Rep 954 Posts Drives: Montego Blue E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (3)	purchased the same one, from same company, it was just perfect make sure your paint shop knows it requires extra prepping to get that releasing agent off and make it take the paint. but as i said almost ZERO fitment issues, some of the underside bolts are a little tight but it looks factory for the most part also makes your intercooler pop like no other! mine was partially shielded by my OEM front end and with the installation of the M3 front end my car actually stays cooler much longer due to airflow to my FMIC
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