need some opinions. m3, mtech, or aero?

aw328xi2008 · 06-16-2011, 03:04 PM

So, my front bumper needs some adjustments because it is misaligned, however, im considering some new options instead.
mtech front,
m3 rep front,
or mold my current aero lip to my stock bumper

heres my car:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=9735732

RipsE92 · 06-16-2011, 03:50 PM

Mold current aero lip into bumper ....

Photosapiens · 06-16-2011, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RipsE92

Mold current aero lip into bumper ....

That looks nice!

After you've done molding, did you paint the whole bumper?

How much did it cost?

Protruck · 06-16-2011, 05:57 PM

Just had the BMW Performance aero kit added to my 335i. I love it.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

aw328xi2008 · 06-16-2011, 11:18 PM

molded lip looks nice. still debating on whether to go mtech or m3

wanlong · 06-16-2011, 11:40 PM

m3

OwnAge · 06-17-2011, 08:50 AM

Mtech>M3>Aero
Mold Aero is great but if id have e92 id go with the order above.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 06-17-2011, 09:36 AM

Here is mine with the M3 bumper being installed... Love it. Had the Aero lip before and this is 100% cleaner!

Havok_2011 · 06-17-2011, 12:11 PM

The problem with the M3 Replica is that the fitment is not great. Though the pic above of Mike's car looks good....I haven't seen one replica M3 front bumper in person that didn't have a slew of fitment issues. Considering the price tag of our cars, I don't like the idea of putting on replica kits that don't fit right...these are not honda civics. Though I wish I could find one that fits perfectly, I would get an M3 front in a flash.

I love the Aerokit molded in the front bumper. But if your car is lowered and you scrape it up, its now the whole bumper is messed instead of a lip you can take off and replace.

I am at odds with the M-tech front bumper as the lines of the middle opening don't line up with anything - unlike the aero and M3 bumper. Its an aesthetic thing for me, see pic below:

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The lip has an obvious continuous line, that I think completes the look, and makes it more aggressive, so if you mold it together it will look really good.

The M3 has a relationship with the lines as well that ties it all together nicely, and has a much more aggressive look in comparison to the M-tech bumper:

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Mike@N54Tuning.com · 06-17-2011, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Havok_2011

The problem with the M3 Replica is that the fitment is not great. Though the pic above of Mike's car looks good....I haven't seen one replica M3 front bumper in person that didn't have a slew of fitment issues. Considering the price tag of our cars, I don't like the idea of putting on replica kits that don't fit right...these are not honda civics. Though I wish I could find one that fits perfectly, I would get an M3 front in a flash.

I love the Aerokit molded in the front bumper. But if your car is lowered and you scrape it up, its now the whole bumper is messed instead of a lip you can take off and replace.

I am at odds with the M-tech front bumper as the lines of the middle opening don't line up with anything - unlike the aero and M3 bumper. Its an aesthetic thing for me, see pic below:

Attachment 541006

The lip has an obvious continuous line, that I think completes the look, and makes it more aggressive, so if you mold it together it will look really good.

The M3 has a relationship with the lines as well that ties it all together nicely, and has a much more aggressive look in comparison to the M-tech bumper:

Attachment 541009

You are right with fitment on m-bumpers but this one is 100% spot on

I was actually surprised and I can say fitment is as good as OEM. No gaps, bends or any of the normal issues. All spacing is symmetrical and OEM spec'd.

Mike

Havok_2011 · 06-17-2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

You are right with fitment on m-bumpers but this one is 100% spot on

I was actually surprised and I can say fitment is as good as OEM. No gaps, bends or any of the normal issues. All spacing is symmetrical and OEM spec'd.

Mike

Get me one like yours then!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 06-17-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Havok_2011

Get me one like yours then!

Okay

I was so impressed with the fitment that I started to sell them...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506229

Mike

Dr. G · 06-17-2011, 02:45 PM

Lighter colours = mtech

Darker colours = aero lip

aw328xi2008 · 06-18-2011, 12:42 AM

leaning towards mtech. may place my order this week

dzenno · 06-19-2011, 08:21 PM

Really nice Mike...pm me how much painted+installed on my car (E90)...any chance to get the m-tech rear hookup as well?

samchoi604 · 06-21-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. G

Lighter colours = mtech

Darker colours = aero lip

+1

Aero lip for black cars. Mtech for all the other colors.

No need to mold the lip IMO.

Irishace · 06-22-2011, 04:50 AM

M3 bumper for sure.

bulldog_yyc · 06-22-2011, 06:22 AM

m3 bumper - they fit 99.9-100% perfect

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 06-22-2011, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dzenno

Really nice Mike...pm me how much painted+installed on my car (E90)...any chance to get the m-tech rear hookup as well?

Sent you a PM

Mike

Z06Driver · 06-22-2011, 11:05 AM

No brainer....M3 rep all the way. I have this planned as my winter mod this year.

e93black · 06-23-2011, 09:52 PM

m3 bumper

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Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 4908 Rep 115,980 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	Here is mine with the M3 bumper being installed... Love it. Had the Aero lip before and this is 100% cleaner!
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Havok_2011 238 Rep 3,155 Posts Drives: Alpine White 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	The problem with the M3 Replica is that the fitment is not great. Though the pic above of Mike's car looks good....I haven't seen one replica M3 front bumper in person that didn't have a slew of fitment issues. Considering the price tag of our cars, I don't like the idea of putting on replica kits that don't fit right...these are not honda civics. Though I wish I could find one that fits perfectly, I would get an M3 front in a flash. I love the Aerokit molded in the front bumper. But if your car is lowered and you scrape it up, its now the whole bumper is messed instead of a lip you can take off and replace. I am at odds with the M-tech front bumper as the lines of the middle opening don't line up with anything - unlike the aero and M3 bumper. Its an aesthetic thing for me, see pic below: The lip has an obvious continuous line, that I think completes the look, and makes it more aggressive, so if you mold it together it will look really good. The M3 has a relationship with the lines as well that ties it all together nicely, and has a much more aggressive look in comparison to the M-tech bumper:
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Dr. G Major General 278 Rep 5,062 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [8.84]	Lighter colours = mtech Darker colours = aero lip __________________ JB4 / OSS Angel Eyes / Downpipes / F1-Racewerks FMIC / Custom Meth Kit / BMS DCI / ER Chargepipe / HKS BOV / BMS Meth Elbow / BMW Performance Exhaust / Carbon Fiber Inlay Quad Tips / 19" Miro 111 / Front Aero Lip / M3 Sides / VRS CSL Trunk / Mtech Rear / DD CF Quad Finned Diffuser / LCI Tails / BBK / Smoked Reflectors / F1 Euphoria LED Interior / License LED's / GT 5000k Corners / 5000k HID Fogs / Air Scoops / LED Turn Signals / FK Silverline Coilovers / HPA endlinks / Vibrant Resonators / Osram CBI 5000k D1S
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Irishace ElevenPointFive 324 Rep 2,450 Posts Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	M3 bumper for sure. __________________ 2008 E90 335xi - N54 Daily Driver MHD Stage 2+ ~ CPE DPs ~ BMS Intake ~ AMS FMIC
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Z06Driver Private First Class 27 Rep 181 Posts Drives: AW E92, MG F32 440i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	No brainer....M3 rep all the way. I have this planned as my winter mod this year.
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