Is e90 to f30 cosmetic only conversion relatively simple?? Got an opportunity...

Grayjaxx · 03-17-2018, 10:37 PM

I just picked up a 2007 e90 328xi. Traded a lawn tractor for it. Needed quite a few things of which I have already addressed.. new windshield, new valve cover gasket, new brakes and rotors, new tires, new wheels, new grille. Last minor items would be to replace the driver side seat and at minimum a rear bumper.

I found a guy on Craigslist selling f30 bumper front and rear and side skirts for $300. My question is... how easy would these pieces bolt on? Would it be pretty tough? Do I need new fenders, hood, etc to make it work or would I simply need a new grille, headlights?

I do have experience doing retro fits... I have a 2017 f150 I've done a lot of conversions on and I did the above work to this car myself... I'm by no means a mechanic but I can get around a tool box is what I'm getting at. Any insight would be appreciated!

fravel · 03-17-2018, 10:38 PM

I'm gonna go ahead and guess those won't even come close to bolting on without heavy modifications.

Renegadenick · 03-17-2018, 11:11 PM

This would definitely be difficult. Just looking at the front of the car for a quick example: The headlights on the F30 connect to the grill and the infamous "hood line" as well. The E90 does not have those features. The kidney grills and the headlights will be different. Headlight washer and tow hook might not line up exactly to the hole on the bumper either.

I have no doubt that it is possible with enough time and money, but my personal opinion is that it is not worthwhile.

Emilime75 · 03-17-2018, 11:17 PM

Are these OEM parts, or replicas made to fit the E90?

Grayjaxx · 03-17-2018, 11:27 PM

Thanks for all the fast replies guys! They are indeed OEM... I would actually prefer an aftermarket version to be honest. I need a new rear bumper anyway so I figure why not try and be different and stand out a bit.

For $300 it could be worth the hassle to try and figure it out but a few valid points have certainly been brought up e.g. tow hook for example, didn't even think of that.

Perhaps it's all just a pipe dream.

wren57 · 03-17-2018, 11:35 PM

Not gonna work without extremely time consuming and expensive modifications.

6ixSpd · 03-17-2018, 11:41 PM

Lol.

EB89 · 03-19-2018, 06:33 PM

They will absolutely not bolt on

AWSB328iM · 03-19-2018, 08:30 PM

The e90 has officially become the new E36/E46...

Blueeyesredpanda · 03-19-2018, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AWSB328iM

The e90 has officially become the new E36/E46...

U don't say

03-17-2018, 10:37 PM	#1
Grayjaxx Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 328xi e90 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	Is e90 to f30 cosmetic only conversion relatively simple?? Got an opportunity... I just picked up a 2007 e90 328xi. Traded a lawn tractor for it. Needed quite a few things of which I have already addressed.. new windshield, new valve cover gasket, new brakes and rotors, new tires, new wheels, new grille. Last minor items would be to replace the driver side seat and at minimum a rear bumper. I found a guy on Craigslist selling f30 bumper front and rear and side skirts for $300. My question is... how easy would these pieces bolt on? Would it be pretty tough? Do I need new fenders, hood, etc to make it work or would I simply need a new grille, headlights? I do have experience doing retro fits... I have a 2017 f150 I've done a lot of conversions on and I did the above work to this car myself... I'm by no means a mechanic but I can get around a tool box is what I'm getting at. Any insight would be appreciated!
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fravel Colonel 1645 Rep 2,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Nasti 'Nati iTrader: (1)	I'm gonna go ahead and guess those won't even come close to bolting on without heavy modifications. __________________
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Renegadenick Petrol Head 88 Rep 140 Posts Drives: Slow Cars Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i E93 [9.00] 2023 X5 xDrive45e [8.50]	This would definitely be difficult. Just looking at the front of the car for a quick example: The headlights on the F30 connect to the grill and the infamous "hood line" as well. The E90 does not have those features. The kidney grills and the headlights will be different. Headlight washer and tow hook might not line up exactly to the hole on the bumper either. I have no doubt that it is possible with enough time and money, but my personal opinion is that it is not worthwhile. __________________ Pre-LCI E93 \| 1 of 68 \| Mojave Havanna Metallic \| N54 \| @Nicholastran213
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Emilime75 Colonel 1209 Rep 2,476 Posts Drives: 2010 335i E92 LeMans Blue Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Merica! iTrader: (1)	Are these OEM parts, or replicas made to fit the E90?
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Grayjaxx Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 328xi e90 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the fast replies guys! They are indeed OEM... I would actually prefer an aftermarket version to be honest. I need a new rear bumper anyway so I figure why not try and be different and stand out a bit. For $300 it could be worth the hassle to try and figure it out but a few valid points have certainly been brought up e.g. tow hook for example, didn't even think of that. Perhaps it's all just a pipe dream.
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AWSB328iM Captain 397 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 328i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	The e90 has officially become the new E36/E46...
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