[Eagle1oh7]

Alright, I couldn't quite find the answer I was looking for so this is concerning using OEM M parts. I want to get an M3-look, but not with replica parts, I'd like to try and keep it all OEM if possible.

Will an OEM M3 skirts, front and rear bumper fit on a non-M E90 w/Sport package without doing custom work to ensure fitment? Don't care much if I lose the fog lights, I just like those aggressive intake ducts.

Sorry for asking a question that has probably been asked over and over again.

[BRGmatthew]

Originally Posted by Eagle1oh7

Alright, I couldn't quite find the answer I was looking for so this is concerning using OEM M parts. I want to get an M3-look, but not with replica parts, I'd like to try and keep it all OEM if possible.

Will an OEM M3 skirts, front and rear bumper fit on a non-M E90 w/Sport package without doing custom work to ensure fitment? Don't care much if I lose the fog lights, I just like those aggressive intake ducts.

Sorry for asking a question that has probably been asked over and over again.

you cant use oem parts unless you do a whole m3 body conversion including, front bumper, front fenders, side skirts, rear fenders, rear bumper. Basically your whole body, because the m3 is wider than the non-m e90. You dont really need custom work, you just need those fenders and I dont remember if your doors are pulled out or not.

[Route 16]

A guy made a thread about this maybe 6 months ago? I think the quote from LTMW was $7k? And the M3 fenders are filled, I don't know what that means.

[Eagle1oh7]

Seems like I gotta go with a replica then, but the ones I'm finding say they aren't compatible with Sport Package E90s any reason why? Do the CF splitters still fit without issue on M-Tech replicas?

[Eagle1oh7]

Looking at potentially buying this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300718896037...S:1123&vxp=mtr

It says it won't fit on Sport/MSport equipped E90s, WHY?!!??!?!

[BRGmatthew]

Originally Posted by Route 16

A guy made a thread about this maybe 6 months ago? I think the quote from LTMW was $7k? And the M3 fenders are filled, I don't know what that means.

i think filled means the side marker vents are filled so you can use the non-m sidemarkers

Originally Posted by Eagle1oh7

Looking at potentially buying this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/300718896037...S:1123&vxp=mtr

It says it won't fit on Sport/MSport equipped E90s, WHY?!!??!?!

fender liner and air ducts are different, you'd need to order non-sport fender liners and air ducts to cool your brakes. Do a search, there are lots of threads that mention this and lists part numbers

[Accelerometer]

Why even bother to do this? Might as well buy a used M3. By the time you are done with all the parts expense and time you will only have a car that looks like an m3.

[Yvette]

Originally Posted by PeteNJ

Why even bother to do this? Might as well buy a used M3. By the time you are done with all the parts expense and time you will only have a car that looks like an m3.

it will be still cheaper than buying used m3, but i agree its not worth it unless the insurance company pay for it.

[BRGmatthew]

Originally Posted by PeteNJ

Why even bother to do this? Might as well buy a used M3. By the time you are done with all the parts expense and time you will only have a car that looks like an m3.

i'd say fender liner and air ducts would cost roughly $300, m3 rep bumper $400-500, m3 rep sides $300, m3 rep rear 400-500, then paint for all I would estimate $1000? comes out to about $2600 (estimated!) whereas a full m3 conversion would be 10k out the door with paint at ltmw. If you're talking about an actual used m3, you're looking at 40k still. e90 m3s are still pretty pricey man

[fravel]

Originally Posted by BRGmatthew

i'd say fender liner and air ducts would cost roughly $300, m3 rep bumper $400-500, m3 rep sides $300, m3 rep rear 400-500, then paint for all I would estimate $1000? comes out to about $2600 (estimated!) whereas a full m3 conversion would be 10k out the door with paint at ltmw. If you're talking about an actual used m3, you're looking at 40k still. e90 m3s are still pretty pricey man

You aren't estimating enough for paint. Try more like $3-5k if you want it to look good.

[BRGmatthew]

Originally Posted by fravel

You aren't estimating enough for paint. Try more like $3-5k if you want it to look good.

I got my m3 rep front, performance sides, d2 hood, and dd csl trunk all for 1200@ dtm autobody in El Monte and my paint matched perfectly.

[skinrock]

Originally Posted by BRGmatthew

I got my m3 rep front, performance sides, d2 hood, and dd csl trunk all for 1200@ dtm autobody in El Monte and my paint matched perfectly.

I paid about $1000 or so for painting both bumpers and the sides, all matched perfectly. $3-5k for just those parts is way too much, especially since they are already off-body.

[fravel]

I stand corrected.

[Wei718]

Originally Posted by BRGmatthew

I got my m3 rep front, performance sides, d2 hood, and dd csl trunk all for 1200@ dtm autobody in El Monte and my paint matched perfectly.

That is a great price for painting all them parts.

[JunkStory]

These are all the parts you need for a full E92 M3 conversion. The little bits and pieces add up. Total comes to about $6k not including paint job, exhaust, and installation.

[Eagle1oh7]

Originally Posted by JunkStory

These are all the parts you need for a full E92 M3 conversion. The little bits and pieces add up. Total comes to about $6k not including paint job, exhaust, and installation.

I assume it's a bit more for the E90 parts? Or maybe less since the E90 cost less than the E92 back when it was in production for the US market.

[JunkStory]

Originally Posted by Eagle1oh7

I assume it's a bit more for the E90 parts? Or maybe less since the E90 cost less than the E92 back when it was in production for the US market.

E90 would be higher because you would need the E92 style head lights. E92 uses the M3 head lights already.

[Eagle1oh7]

Ok, so I'm going to pull the trigger on the M3 rep bumper, now what would look better for the rear? M-Tech or the OEM Rear Aero kit? They look similar, but are there differences?

[BRGmatthew]

Originally Posted by Eagle1oh7

Ok, so I'm going to pull the trigger on the M3 rep bumper, now what would look better for the rear? M-Tech or the OEM Rear Aero kit? They look similar, but are there differences?

the diffusers are different

[Eagle1oh7]

Originally Posted by BRGmatthew

the diffusers are different

Thanks for clearing that up!

[Accelerometer]

Originally Posted by BRGmatthew

i'd say fender liner and air ducts would cost roughly $300, m3 rep bumper $400-500, m3 rep sides $300, m3 rep rear 400-500, then paint for all I would estimate $1000? comes out to about $2600 (estimated!) whereas a full m3 conversion would be 10k out the door with paint at ltmw. If you're talking about an actual used m3, you're looking at 40k still. e90 m3s are still pretty pricey man

You can get 2008 E90 M3s for just under $30K with higher mileage. A decent example can be had for about $35K. I just bought a 2011 M3 for $41k.

If you sold your 2011 328i and factored in these conversion costs it would probably add up to around 35k. The only difference is that you would have an actual M3.

[BRGmatthew]

Originally Posted by Accelerometer

You can get 2008 E90 M3s for just under $30K with higher mileage. A decent example can be had for about $35K. I just bought a 2011 M3 for $41k.

If you sold your 2011 328i and factored in these conversion costs it would probably add up to around 35k. The only difference is that you would have an actual M3.

thats cool